On a sunny Sunday morning, YSC members gathered in the Mission District for a community neighborhood cleanup with Manny’s. Going in, there was some concern about navigating the area, given the presence of homeless encampments and trash-filled streets, but the experience turned out to be much better than expected. In fact, our group even got …
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Last Thursday, 35 YSC members came together for a lively happy hour at The Royal Cuckoo, hosted by Dave Conroy. With its vintage charm, warm ambiance, and expertly crafted cocktails, the bar provided the perfect setting for an evening of great conversation and good company.Members enjoyed exclusive drink specials and a taste of Nordic hospitality, …
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YSC’s first Trivia Night was a fantastic time, bringing together a great group for a night of friendly competition and Nordic-themed fun. Teams put their knowledge to the test with questions covering everything from history and geography to IKEA and sauna culture. A signature YSC cocktail and fresh buns kept everyone going as the game …
Long-time member Stein Petersen hosted this YSC city Happy Hour at Biergarten in Hayes Valley. It was a sunny but chilly night, and people enjoyed the event all the way until the venue closed.
New club president Jeanette Flodell hosted this city happy hour at the cozy Royal Cuckoo in the Mission District. We had about 25 people show up, and the owners Deb and Paul had created two specials for us. The Pink Viking (elderflower + Akvavit), and a Carlsberg beer accompanied by an Akvavit shot. It was …
The board’s own Aaron Zorndorf and his band provided the entertainment for February’s City Happy Hour at the Lucky Horseshoe. About 15 people showed up. It seemed guests enjoyed this place as it was not too crowded or too noisy. We had a couple nice big booths where people could sit and talk. Many stayed till …
The YSC held its general Annual Meeting and elections on February 5th, at the Swedish American Hall. We had about 50 people show up. The board presented the past year, as well as the plan for the upcoming year and news about our cabins. Unfortunately the winter storms have caused a lot of damage to …
Andrew Vik hosted the first club event for the year, at Harry’s Bar in SF’s Marina District on January 20th. What a turnout! Nearly 50 YSCers and friends took over Harry’s Bar in S.F. for the club’s biggest Happy Hour since pre-pandemic times. Unfortunately no photos were taken, but good times were had, that’s for …
Dave Conroy and helpers did an excellent job at planning and executing this year’s Christmas dinner at the Norwegian Club. This event always sells out, and it was a packed dining room this past Saturday. The party started in the bar downstairs with drinks and Scandinavian appetizers, such as meatballs, herring, salmon and more. This …
Few things made us happier this year than welcoming back our longstanding Lucia tradition! Erdmann Rogge and an entire battalion of helpers worked hard to make this event a success, and we are so incredibly thankful for the effort they put in. Many of us like to think we’ve put the pandemic behind us, but …
