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Calendar 2008

Activities Schedule:
Traditional Pea Soup Party Sunday, February 24, 2008
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost: SCoS Members, $15 ; Non-Members & Guests, $20
Cash Bar

There will be Swedish Recipe Pea Soup and Swedish Baked Pancakes with Lingon Berry Jam. Kalle's Kaviar, Leksand’s Crisp Bread, Swedish delicatessen cheeses, like Prast ost (priest cheese) etc. and of course Swedish Punch.
We have an entertainer playing and singing for us. He used to be a pop band lead singer in a famous American group in the seventies.

This event is open to the all Scandinavian Clubs of the area!

Location: 15th South Restaurant @ 15 S. Blvd of Presidents (St Armand's), Sarasota
Scandinavian Shrimp Feast Sunday, April 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: SCoS Members, $35
Non-Members & Guests, $45
Cash Bar

Location: Sarasota Sailing Squadron's Club House

Note: This is a Reservation Event.*

Please mail check to the Club address, must be received by April 7, 2008.
Midsummer Fest Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM
No "Club Cost" for this event.

Bring a Traditional Midsummer Dish – Share with Friends

Location: Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, FL
Crayfish Party Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: SCoS Members, $35
Non-Members & Guests, $45
Cash Bar

Location: Sarasota Football Club - Club House

Note: This is a Reservation Event.*

Please mail check to the Club address, must be received by September 29, 2008.
SCoS Jubilee Dinner & Dance Saturday, November 15, 2008
Reception: 6 PM
Dinner: 7 PM
Cost: SCoS Members, $40
Non-Members & Guests, $50
Dress code: Elegant - Casual
Cash Bar

This is a ‘sit-down’ Dinner at a First Class Country Club in Sarasota.
Limited seating so make sure to get your reservation early.
Choice of Entrée, gratuities included in event cost.
The club is subsidizing this First Class event.
Tables seating 8 or 10 guests.

More information, menu etc. will be in the Club Newsletter.

Location: TPC Prestancia, 4409 TPC Drive, Sarasota FL 34238
www.tpcprestancia.com

Note: This is a Reservation Event.*

Please mail check to the Swedish Club address, 9 South Blvd of Presidents Sarasota FL 34236. Reservation deadline is November 5, 2008 Seating is limited – Early reservation encouraged. Please note we have to submit guest list to the Country Club well in time! For detailed address, see below or the Prestancia web site. Attendees’ names will be submitted to the Guard for entrance to the facilities
The Danish Club's Annual Christmas Dinner
Advance Reservations a Must!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Time: 12 Noon, Social Hour
1:00 PM Dinner
Cost: SCoS Members, Non-Members & Guests, $27 tax & tip included
Cash Bar
Location: Plantation Golf & Country Club, Rockley Blvd. in Venice
For directions, see Plantation Golf & Country Club

All Members and Guests are welcomed.
Reservations should be made to and check payable to: The Danish Club.
Mail to:
Jytte Kandrup, 5000 Aston Gardens Dr., #202
Venice FL 34292

Please indicate dinner choice --- Roast Duck or Roast Pork

Deadline for reservations is Monday, December 1, 2008.
Please note: Reservations are made through the Danish Club, not to SCoS.
Lucia Celebration Friday, December 12th, 2008
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Lucia Program at 7:00 PM (Sharp!)
Cost: SCoS Members, Non-Members & Guests, $10
Children under 12 Free

Location: St Armand’s Key Lutheran Church, Sarasota

Lucia! Sankta Lucia! You are all invited to that most Swedish Celebration at the St Armand’s Key Lutheran Church. This is a non-reservation event, but come early to get good seating! Swedish Holiday Treats, Cookies and famous Glögg are all included!

We will commence the program with Light Holiday Music from 6:30 as Guests are seated –
This should allow us to present the Lucia Program at 7:00 PM Sharp!

Following the program, Swedish Holiday Treats, Cookies and famous Glögg will be served to all Guests.
*Reservations paid for and later on cancelled will be refunded only if the club is notified by the reservation deadline. Typically the Club has committed to order for the event on the first day after the reservation deadline.

Directions to Different Events:

Community Foundation Center:
www.Sarasota-Foundation.org
From I-75 take exit 210 Fruitville Road (west) for just over 4 miles.
The Center is on the north side of Fruitville, a block or two west of Tuttle Ave.

Oscar Scherer State Park:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer/default.cfm
Located in Osprey, South of Sarasota and North of Venice, Florida.
From I-75 North, take exit #200 SR-681 to Tamiami Trail for a couple of miles.
From I-75 South, take exit #195 Laurel Rd and follow Tamiami Trail North. Park entrance is on the east side of Tamiami. Nominal fee, per vehicle entering the State Park. Proceed to Nature Center – You will see the Swedish Flag.

S.F.C. – Sarasota Football Club:
www.sarasotafootballclub.com
From I-75 take exit 210 Fruitville Road (west) towards Sarasota.
After approx two (2) miles, turn north (right) on Honore Ave, then left at first light which is Richardson Road and you will see Fruitville Park and the S.F.C. Football Club to the north. Coming Fruitville Rd (east) from Sarasota, turn north (left) on Honore then as above, left at Richardson Rd.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron:
www.sarasotasailingsquad.com/directions.htm
From I-75 take exit 210 Fruitville Road (west) towards Sarasota. Fruitville Rd ends at Tamiami Trail, US41. Turn south (left) for one block, then turn right to bridge over to St Armand’s Circle. At the Circle, bear right and take the first outlet from the Circle. Proceed north, follow the Mote Marine signs. Turn right onto Ken Thompson Parkway, by the light just before the New Pass Bridge. The Squadron is located at the end of the road. Parking available inside the gate, overflow parking is outside.

Plantation Golf & County Club, Venice FL: (Danish Club Dinner-Dance):
www.plantationgcc.com
From I-75 South take exit 193 (Jacaranda), proceed South to the third stop light (Center Road), turn left (east) proceed to second stop light (Rockley Blvd), turn right (south). Club facilities will be 1 mile on your right.
From I-75 north (from Ft Myers, Naples …) take River Road exit proceed to Center Road, turn right and proceed to Rockley Blvd, turn left and as above.

Prestancia Country Club:
www.tpcprestancia.com
From I-75 take exit 205 Clark Road (west) towards Sarasota. At McIntosh Rd turn left (south). Follow McIntosh until you reach Palmer Ranch Parkway then turn right, entrance to TPC Prestancia will be on your left.
Coming Clark Road from the west. At Beneva Rd., turn right (south) until you reach Palmer Ranch sign on your left, entrance to TPC Prestancia on your right. The guard gate will direct you to the Clubhouse.

St Armand’s Key Lutheran Church: [Annual SCoS LUCIA celebration]
www.starmandschurch.com/
From I-75 take exit 210 Fruitville Road (west) towards Sarasota. Fruitville Rd ends at Tamiami trail, US41. Turn south (left) for one block, then turn right to bridge over to St Armand’s Circle … Church is on right hand side, just before the circle. Plenty of parking, by the church, in the parking lot across from the church or in the immediate area.

15 South Restaurant
www.15southristorante.com
From I-75 take exit 210 Fruitville Road (west) towards Sarasota until it ends at US41, turn south (left) for one block, then turn right to bridge to St Armand’s. South Boulevard of Presidents is ¾ around the Circle. 15 South Restaurant is located (upstairs) at #15 S. Blvd of Presidents, Sarasota.

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