Second Wednesday
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Chapel, Fireside Room
You are invited to this very special monthly social and spiritual program of connection held on the second Wednesday of each month. You may take part in any or all of the listed events. All are welcome. Bring a friend with you.
Second Wednesday is a monthly opportunity for the seniors within our community to socially and spiritually connect. Second Wednesday’s occur from September through May between 11:00am and 1:30pm. Attendees are cordially invited to take part in any or all events.
11:00am Coffee, snack, and fellowship
11:30am Worship in the chapel
12:00pm Light, delicious lunch
12:45pm Special program
Spring 2026 Program Schedule
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February 11, 2026 |
Love Lost, Rights Gained |
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the translator and editor of Muus vs. Muus, Professor Kari Lie Dorer, takes us on a deep dive into the sensational 1880s case that became a flashpoint for Norwegian-American immigrant life, religion, and the emerging struggle for women’s rights. We’ll explore the tragic, personal story of Oline Pind Muus, the wife of prominent Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. What began as a crisis of “love lost” in a difficult marriage escalated into a very public battle over Oline’s inheritance and her treatment as a pastor’s wife. Kari is the King Olav V Chair in Scandinavian-American Studies, the Norwegian Department Chair, and Program Director of Nordic Studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. |
March 11, 2026 |
Ya Sure, I’m a Norvegin Luteran! | Storyteller Pati Kachel shares captivating stories honoring her heritage as a Norwegian Lutheran. With songs, humor, and historical information she tells tales of her pioneer ancestor’s immigration from Norway to their Minnesota homestead by Paynesville. Do even Norwegian bachelor farmers love this show? Ya sure, you betcha! |
April 8, 2026
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Edina Fire Department |
**NOTE Special Schedule: 11:00 Gather, 11:15 Presentation, Noon Chapel worship, 12:30 lunch**
We welcome the Edina Fire Department in conjunction with Normandale Preschool! After the children join us for a gear demonstration, we’ll continue the presentation addressing our fire safety issues & questions. |
May 13, 2026 |
Moose is Loose
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From the big-eyed white-tailed deer in our Minnesota yards, to the caribou of Alaska’s tundra, to the big-limbed moose of the north woods, traveling naturalist Melonie Shipman has been engaged with the deer family for decades. We’ll explore their special adaptations and lifestyles as vegetarians who must manage long, snowy winters and multiple predators just to survive another day. You’ll look with new eyes at animals you may have seen many times in your life. Now you’ll know the rest of the story! |
A suggested donation of $10.00 per person covers the entire cost.
Hourly Schedule
Schedule of Events
- 11:00 - 11:30
- Coffee, Snack, & Fellowship
- 11:30 - 12:00
- Chapel Worship Service
- 12:00 - 12:45
- Light, Delicious Lunch
- 12:45 - 1:30
- Monthly Program