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Floridan Laulumiehet, Inc.
Male Singers of Florida
Established 1969
President: Mauno Laurila (561) 588-1332
Rehearsals Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
New singers are always welcome. (Songs are sung in Finnish)
The Ladies of Kaleva in Florida
Our local K. N. Auringottaren Tupa No. 56 was founded in March of 1956.
The meetings are held at Finland House from October to May, every 2nd and 4th Monday.
The Ladies of Kaleva have equal status and function independently.
The objectives of the Kalevalaiset are:
- To elevate the educational and moral levels of the members
- To develop fraternal and sisterly conceptions
- To give protection and aid to members in difficulty by mutual effort
- To function as a closed fraternity and sorority
- To reserve the Finnish heritage
The Karelians of Florida, Inc.
· founded - in 1966, currently appr. 150 members
· meetings - with coffee social at Finland House on first Saturday of each month
· membership - open to anyone of Karelian descent and/or willing to support our mission
Mission: to foster and promote our awareness and understanding of the Karelian
culture, history and heritage
Special Events:
 Karelian pie sale (in November)
Flea Market (in November and January)
Great Patriotic Concert (in February)
Winter War Memorial Day (in March)
War Veterans Special Dinner “Rosvopaisti” (in March)
Membership Picnic (in April)
Current Board:
Marjatta Nieminen, President;
Seppo Palokas, VP;
Eija Lindholm, Treasurer;
Marja-Liisa Palonen, Secretary;
David Hill, Membership sec.;
Irma Nurvala, Hostess;
Bert Hamlin and Tapani Kuparinen, board members.
American-Finnish Nordic Club, Inc.
MISSION
Our mission is heighten the awareness of the cultures of Southern, Central and Northern Ostrobothnia regions of Finland. We support the operations of Finland House and other local Finnish groups.
MEETINGS
The group meets on the second Friday of each month during the winter season at 2 p.m. Our meetings are conducted in Finnish. A coffee hour precedes the meetings offering time for fellowship among the members.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone from Ostrobothnia or with roots from that area. We also cordially invite others with an interest in being a part of our organization.
CURRENT OFFICERS
President: Pirkko Karttunen
Vice-President - Mauno Laurila
Secretary: Anja Laurila
Treasurer: Arlene Tervakoski
Membership Secretary: Aimo Tervakoski
Urheiluseura Northstar, Inc.
Established in February 17, 1979
President: Tuula Blacmon 561-306-1892
Vice President: Ed Rimey 561-732-8170
Treasurer: Kyösti Annala, 561-586-2421
Secretary: Anita Tarvainen 561-758-7592
Membership Secretaries: Salme Acren 561-635-3781 and Kirsi Maki
Activities:
Family Walk Saturdays at 8 AM, October to May, John Prince Park, instructed by Maija Siikanen (561-963-8042)
Table Tennis Tuesdays 6-8 PM, October to May, Finland House upstairs, instructed by Matti Launonen
Men's Exercise Class Tuesdays 6-7 PM, November to April, Finland House Front Entrance Hall, instructed by Kyösti Annala (561-586-2421)/Veikko Ruhanen
Ladies' Exercise Class Tuesdays 6-7 PM, November to April, Finland House Main Ball Room, instructed by Vuokko Kananen (561-642-9827)
Stretch & Tone AND Aerobics Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM, August to July, Finland House Main Ball Room, for men and women of all ages. Bring hand weights, exercise mat or thick towel, and water to drink. Instructed by Tuula Blackmon (561-306-1892)/Anita Tarvainen (561-758-7592).
Floorball Thursdays 6:30-8 PM, West Boynton Park. Info: Jaana 561-452-1164
Volleyball Sundays 6-8 PM, John Prince Park. Info: Jaana 561-452-1164
Yoga TBA in fall of 2008
Kielikoulu, Inc.
Tiedot täydentyvät myöhemmin
Suomalaiset Sotaveteraanit Amerikassa Inc
Tiedot täydentyvät myöhemmin
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