Meeting Details

WE MEET at:

Bethel Lutheran Church
3839 W. Frontage Rd.
Palatine, Illinois in the
"Hospitality Room" on the lower level
Enter the church on the WEST side of the building.

MEETING TIME:
4th Friday - 7:30 PM (exceptions: April, October and December). (Starting time can vary, please check our Programs and Events schedule for details).

*Some special meetings may start earlier or be held on other than the 4th Friday--check our Programs and Events page for individual dates and times.  Our April and October meetings start with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. and include initiation of new members.  These meetings are a great time to meet fun people and have a delicious meal--no charge--just show up.  If you want to bring a dish to pass that is great too!

HOW TO GET THERE
Bethel Lutheran Church is at 3839 W. Frontage Rd, located on the west side of Rt. 53 along the frontage road just south of Kirchoff Road and north of Algonquin Road next to St. Mary's Coptic Church. 

From highway 53 (just north of I-90/Northwest Tollway), exit on Algonquin going west of 53 and take the West Frontage Road north.

OR take Kirchoff going west of 53 and take the West Frontage Road south.  Bethel is just north of St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church.

GUESTS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR MEETINGS!
Just sign in with our greeters and get a name tag.

WE HAVE FREE BABYSITTING!
Need someone to watch the kids?  Bring them along!  They can sit with you at the meeting or if you want a break, we have someone to watch them.  See details on our Babysitting Page.

WHAT HAPPENS AT A MEETING?
A brief business meeting is conducted, followed by a program, usually focused on a Norwegian related topic, and then a social gathering with lots of good food after the program.  There is a raffle held during the social gathering - you never know what you might win.  The evening is usually over by 9:30 PM and rarely later than 10:00 PM

WHO WE ARE / WHAT WE DO
To learn more about us, read further on this page and please visit the various pages of our site using the links at the top left of each page and also our site map.

MEMBERSHIP
Individuals, 16 years and older, who are interested in the "objectives and purposes" of Sons of Norway, may apply for membership.

While for over 100 years our name has been "Sons" of Norway, women are very welcome and active members of the lodge.  Women have been President of the lodge and several women are on the board of directors.

We'd like to have you join Skjold Lodge.  Learn more at our membership page.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Programs
We have programs at most meetings.  These programs are typically related to Norway and Norwegian culture, but we may also have a program by one of our members on a particular interest they have, or trip they have taken.  See our programs page to learn more about this year's activities and the types of programs we offer.

Events
Whether its marching in the Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) parade in Park Ridge, Illinois, attending our Heritage Fest , or participating in Scandinavian Day at Vasa Park, there is some sort of activity in which you can participate almost every month. For a sampling of current planned activities (new ones are added as the year progresses) please visit our programs page.

Sports Events:  You can also have fun joining us at our Annual Bowling Outing, and our Annual Golf Outing. 

NORWEGIAN CULTURE
Not only do our programs focus on Norway and Norwegian culture, Sons of Norway also offers a Cultural Skills Program if you are interested in learning more about your Norwegian heritage and the culture of the Norwegian people. This program  gives you a chance to focus on areas of specifically interest to you.