From 11am!
Please Join us at Cafe Celsius on the Corner of Christiania Square (press on link for details)
This is a delightful Cafe among some of Oslo`s oldest buildings which boasts the oldest room in Oslo, dating back to 1626!
Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to 'Show, Tell and Sell' what you make, enjoy doing, or sell to ICON members at our May 21 meeting. To reserve a table, please send an email to icon.oslo.vice.president@gmail.com.
Don`t be shy....come and show us what you`ve been up to!All that is asked is a donation of 10% of your sales that day....all monies go to ICON's charities. If you do not sell anything, but would like to display (show) your wares/activities, no fee is required. If it`s a promotion..of your entrepreneurial skills then we ask a donation of 100NOK. Please get in touch with Alair ASAP! Traditionally, this meeting has always had an international flair to it and members are asked to bring a dish which represents their home country for other members to taste and enjoy.
Come and join us for a beautiful Norwegian meal beside the Oslo Fjord.
We will be sending out more details regarding the venue in the next week...however this is a day not to be missed - so mark it in your diaries. This luncheon marks the end of our official ICON year where we will say goodbye to each other whilst we head off to different locations around the world to holiday or see our extended families. The luncheon will consist of two courses for 330 NOK and ICON will be donating a welcome glass of bubbly!
We will also be Raffling a beautiful Quilt which the Quilting Group have been making all year especially for this occasion. This really will be something to treasure for one lucky person - a wonderful memory of your time in Oslo.
"Meet the Partners Cocktail Party"
Yet another! successful Meet the Partners Cocktail Party! Special thanks to Sally Janzen and Alair Brown for their generosity and fabulous hostessing skills! Particular thanks to Carl and Sally Janzen for offering their lovely home on Bygdoy for the venue!
This, the second party, was attended by 54 people (27 couples!). If you've missed the first one, or two, Meet the Partner's Cocktail Parties....don't despair! Rumour has it that a THIRD is in the works for this June/July - in conjunction with this year's Summer Soltice! The venue? Possibly a more casual, beach-affair??!!?!
Announcement of new ICON Committee for 2013/14
We are delighted to announce that the following members have been elected as Committee Members serving ICON for 2013/14:
President Vivien Black
Vice President Marie Clark
Treasurer Mary Schoemann
Membership Karen Riding
Secretary Leanne Jensen-Daines
Activities Patrizia Cerutti
Hospitality: Naoko Hasegawa
Pamela Phebus
Charity: Renee Nickele
Marcia Heckathorn
Website Martine de Lee
PR/Marketing Lacy Tubbs
Special Announcement!!
Congratulations to Brigita and Viestarts Rutenbergs on the arrival of their new baby:
"Villhelms Verners Rutenbergs" -
born on April 22nd, 2013 at 2.50pm
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| Brigita and Villhelms |
The Mahjong group invited ex ICON President Brigita and (her bump) - a keen member of Mahjong to a Baby Shower!
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| Ali and Brigita |
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| The Presidents! |
The Baby Shower was hosted at Ali Earl`s house
and organised by Ruma Das.
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| Ruma organising one of the Baby Shower Games! |
A great day.. with lots of fun, laughter, games and delicious food!
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| Vilhelms Verners Rutenbergs |
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| Exploring Oslo! |
happy
family!
Fancy a Trip to Malta?
Our PR Convenor Alexia Grimes took a trip to Malta earlier in the year and shares some of her
memories.
Magnificent Malta by Alexia Grimes
Our family enjoys traveling to new places. We particularly enjoy combining nature, architecture, delicious cuisine and history. Malta has all of these qualities and more.
Malta is a fascinating place nestled below Italy in the middle of the Mediterranean. The country is ancient and has a rich cultural heritage.
There are over nine UNESCO World Heritage sites on the island nation.
There are over nine UNESCO World Heritage sites on the island nation.
Malta’s oldest site (Mnajdra Temples) in is on the island of Gozo. These temples are approximately five thousand years old. The earliest temple dates from 3600-3200 BC. The temple of Hagar Qim built around 3600 - 3200 BC is situated in Qrendi, Malta and adjacently located to the Mnajdra Temples. After you visit the temples, be sure to visit the “Azure (blue) Window” in Dwejra, Gozo.
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| Azure Blue Window |
We consulted with the folk at the Information Office on a daily basis to plan our days. We had researched what we wanted to see ahead of time, but often the Internet is out of date when you are “on the ground" in the particular country that you are visiting. Be sure to visit the Information Office. They are a good resource for getting directions, answering questions about current bus and ferry time schedules, obtaining maps, and getting restaurant referrals.
We really liked Valletta, Malta because we enjoyed the fantastic views and art. We began our day in Valletta winding through the different streets and shops. (The candy covered almonds are quite good.) We then rushed to listen to the noon cannon blast at the Saluting Battery. The cannon is shot daily at noon sharp. Since it only happens once a day, it’s a pretty special event. One of our most memorable sites was St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Two significant works of art by Caravaggio are displayed in St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. These paintings are titled The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Jerome Writing. We also enjoyed visiting the spectacular house, gardens and underground tunnels of Casa Rocca Piccola in Valletta. Our night viewing of Triton Fountain was especially enjoyable with the sounds of its terrific waterworks and light display. You should definitely include Valetta on your Malta itinerary.
If you are looking for a place that is sunny, historical and full of natural wonders, then Malta is the place for you. And did I say that the food is also good?
