Skjold Lodge Meetings
3rd Sunday - 3:00PM*
*Starting times can vary - check our Programs page.
*Some special meetings may start earlier or be held on other than the 3rd Sunday.

MEETING TIME:
Our meeting DAY and TIME are as shown above, but always check our PROGRAMS page for the latest details as we occasionally change a meeting time or location.

MEETING LOCATION:
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

HOW TO GET THERE
From Highway 53, Exit west on West Euclid Avenue and take the first right to Hicks Road.  Travel north approximately 3 blocks and turn left (west) on East Illinois Avenue.  Travel approximately 3 blocks.

AUYA Center is on the north side of East Illinois Avenue, half way between S. Hicks and S. Plum Road.
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WHAT HAPPENS AT A MEETING?

A brief business meeting is conducted, followed by a program on a Norwegian related topic, and a social gathering with lots of good food before or after the program depending on the type of food (if we have a pot luck or smorgasbord we usually eat first).  There is a raffle held during the social gathering - you never know what you might win.  The meeting is usually over by 5:00 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 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.