FALL 2025 Events:
FOOD, DANCE, CELEBRATIONS, LANGUAGE CLASSES, and FFN FINNPOSIA (Please read down)
Suomi-koulu of New England &
Scandinavian Cultural Center
West Newton, MA.
Tervetuloa Eeppi Ursinin ilmaiskonserttiin!
Welcome to a free concert offered by Suomi-koulu of New England 10/18 at 11am
Who: Eeppi Ursin is a New York -based platinum-selling, award-winning singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist, composer, arranger and pianist originally from Finland.
In 2022 Eeppi was chosen as a Performer of the year by Finlandia Foundation National.
Fee: Free admission. But the space is limited so please reserve your spot by contacting saija.laurla@gmail.com
Scandinavian Cultural Center has a cafe called KAFFESTUGA and on the concert day 10/18 they will be having Finnish pulla and other treats for us to buy. If you want any of these as a “to-go” order for home please contact Saija (email above) by SATURDAY 10/4. Kaffestuga hours are 10am-2pm so you can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee before the concert. Or after. List of products and prices; cash or card:
Korvapuusti $4.50
Butter eye bun $4.50
Whole pulla $14
Stuffed pulla $16 (usually with jam or cinnamon sugar)
Piece of pulla $4.50
Oat bread $12
Rye bread $12
Karelian pastie with egg butter $6
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FINN FUNN WEEKEND OCT. 24-26
EAST HILL FARM TROY, NH
Celebrating Finnish Heritage,
Celebrating Nature
FINNISH INGENUITY Necessity is the Mother of Invention https://www.finnfunn.org/rates or CALL TO REGISTER: 603-242-6495
Saturday October 25th 2025 Finnish Market Place 9 am – 2 pm
In conjunction with FInnFunn Weekend 2025 at East Hill Farm, the marketplace will be on Saturday Troy Rec will be hosting but due to construction at Troy School change of venue this year: Dr George S Emerson Elementary School 27 Rhododendron Road Fitzwilliam NH 03447
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FINNISH CENTER at SAIMA PARK,
67 Scott Rd, FITCHBURG MA :
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Monday, October 6; Finnish Language Classes continue 8 Mondays. Advanced 3:00-4:30pm; Beginners 5:00-6:30pm; Advanced Beginners 6:45-8:15pm. $75 FCSP members; $80 others. Please contact finnishcenter@yahoo.com or 978-407-9690.
Sunday, October 5, 2:30pm. Finnish Lapphunds program at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg. Hear about the history of the Lapphunds in Finland, breed characteristics, current and upcoming events in New England, and the World Dog Show that was in Helsinki at the beginning of August. Following the presentation, everyone will be invited to interact with the dogs.
Sunday, October 5 The above program follows the Finnish Center at Saima Park annual meeting, which begins at 1:00.pm and will include a business meeting, election of board members, and light refreshments. If you haven’t already done so, please remember to renew your membership prior to the start of the meeting.
Free parking donations welcome.
Saturday, October 25, 8-10am. PANNUKAKKU BREAKFAST: Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa. $13 or 2/$25.
FCSP Board of Directors; Facebook Friends of Saima Park. https://www.saima-park.org/
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Finnish language classes with Saija:
Welcome to “Study Finnish” Fall 2025.
Classes offered on Zoom are Sanakirja, So You Think You Can Finnish, Aamukahvi, and Suomi-koulu of New England group lessons.
In-person classes are offered at Saima Park in Fitchburg MA and at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton.
Suomi-koulu and Saima Park lessons have already started but, if you still want to join, please email: contact finnishcenter @yahoo.com or email Saija about questions. https://suomeasaijankanssa.home.blog/2025/07/31/syksyn-kurssit/
GROUP LESSONS IN PERSON
At Saima Park in Fitchburg MA on Mondays
Group lessons start 9/22. 10 weeks. Price $80
Advanced 3-4.30PM
Beginners 5-6.30PM
Advanced Beginners 6.45-8.15PM
Please contact finnishcenter @yahoo.com email Saija about questions. https://suomeasaijankanssa.home.blog/2025/07/31/syksyn-kurssit/
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LOKAKUU/ OCTOBER
Sanakirja
Sunday Evenings 10/5-10/26 at 7.00-7.30 PM EST $35
30 minute weekly class about vocabulary given, making your own sentences. You will be given sentences in English and you will translate them in Finnish.
So you think you can do Finnish
Sunday Evenings 10/5-10/26 at 7.30-8.00 PM EST $30
You will get the beginning of the sentence in Finnish (and in English) and you need to finish it. Or you will hear a question in Finnish and you can respond in Finnish (or in English, based on your desired level) Everyone gets the same start sentence; the trick is to finish it differently each time, if you can. Challenge accepted? Join to have fun!
Group max size is 8.
Aamukahvi
Tuesday Mornings 10/7-10/28 at 9-10 AM EST $60
Join a relaxed class to practice Finnish and get answers to your questions. Each Aamukahvi-month is tailored to the participants so you get to request the topics you need the most practice.
SANAKIRJA 10/5-10/26 Sundays 7.00-7.30 PM EST $35
30 minute weekly class about vocabulary given, making your own sentences. You will be given sentences in English and you will translate them in Finnish.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN FINNISH 10/5-10/26 Sun. 7.30-8.00 PM EST $30
You will get the beginning of the sentence in Finnish (and in English) and you need to finish it. Or you will hear a question in Finnish and you can respond in Finnish (or in English, based on your desired level) Everyone gets the same start sentence; the trick is to finish it differently each time, if you can. Challenge accepted? Join to have fun!
Group max size is 8.
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND 10/9-10/30 Thursdays 7-7.30 PM EST $30
30 minute weekly class with listening exercises, texts and/or questions provided a week ahead.
You will hear the same text 3-4 times, and then you can answer the questions.
NOVEMBER-MARRASKUU
SANAKIRJA 11/2-11/23 Sundays 7.00-7.30 PM EST $35
30 minute weekly class about vocabulary given, making your own sentences. You will be given sentences in English and you will translate them in Finnish.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN FINNISH 11/2-11/23 Sun. 7.30-8.00 PM EST $30
This is a new way to keep your brain busy. You will get the beginning of the sentence in Finnish (and in English) and you need to finish it. Or you will hear a question in Finnish and you can respond in Finnish (or in English, based on your desired level) Everyone gets the same start sentence; the trick is to finish it differently each time, if you can. Challenge accepted? Join to have fun!
Group max size is 8
AAMUKAHVI 11/4-11/25 Tuesdays 9-10 AM EST $60
Join a relaxed class to practice Finnish and get answers to your questions. Each Aamukahvi-month is tailored to the participants so you get to request the topics you need the most practice.
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND 11/6-12/4 Thursdays 7-7.30 PM EST (no class 11/27) $30
30 minute weekly class with listening exercises, texts and/or questions provided a week ahead.
You will hear the same text 3-4 times, and then you can answer the questions.
EASY READING 11/6-12/4 Thursdays 6.00-7.00 PM EST (no class 11/27) $80
New texts with syllables helping your pronunciation and getting your emphasis right when speaking Finnish.30 minute weekly class about vocabulary given, making your own sentences. You will be given sentences in English and you will translate them in Finnish.
GROUP LESSONS ON ZOOM
Suomi-koulu of New England group lessons on Zoom September-December
3 levels.
Price: $300/ 13 lessons; one Semester or $500/ 26 lessons; both Semesters.
– Beginners SUNDAYS 6-7 PM, dates 9/21-12/13.
– Advanced Beginners WEDNESDAYS 6.30-7.30 PM, dates 9/17-12/17 (no lessons on Thanksgiving Wed).
– Advanced WEDNESDAYS 7.30-7.30 PM, dates 9/17-12/17 (no lessons on Thanksgiving Wed).
Saija Laurla will teach all classes. https://suomeasaijankanssa.home.blog/2025/07/31/syksyn-kurssit/
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Now Also On Line Forest Finn Finnposium recorded and posted thru FFN Finlandia Foundation National, in partnership with FinnFest, invites you to join the online “Finnposium” webinars that continue in 2024, highlighting the nationally recognized Forest Finn minority abroad and their current affairs in both Norway and Sweden. The webinar is moderated by Sarah Kammlah from Facebook’s Forest Finns in America, …. . Missed it? Tune in to the recorded sessions: https://finfoundation.wpengine.com/programs/welcome-to-finnposium/
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*Sovittaja Park,
Finn Park Road, Rutland, MA.:
Sunday, Sept 21 2:00-5:00pm. Dance at Sovittaja Park, Finn Park Rd, Rutland, MA. Music by Central Mass Accordion Club. $8.00 admission.
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