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Trollheim News
Freedom Fraternity Progress
Loki Sons of Norway * Trollheim Lodge 6-110 * Lakewood
Trollheim News January 2016 Volume: 43 Issue: 01
Trollheim Lodge 6-110 Sons of Norway 6610 W. 14th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214 (303) 232-1700; leave msg Webpage: www.trollheimlodge.com
President John Michael Neverdahl (303) 751-3022 [email protected]
Editor: Elaine Homan (303) 420-8888 [email protected]
In this issue: Pg. 1 Events/dates to remember
2 President’s Message 2 January Birthdays 2 January General Mtg. 3 Sunshine Corner 3 New Members/Changes 3 Financial Counselor 4 Obituaries 5 Lutefisk/Meatball Flyer 6 Anniversary Pins Recipients Leadership Workshop 7 Classes Groups 8 Headquarters, District News 9 Chr.Fair and Jul fest Pictures 10 Volunteer Hours Forms 11 Officer roster / ad 12 back/Butikken Ad
The mission of the Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and to
provide quality insurance and financial products to its members
January 2016
1st Saturday Happy New Year! 4th Monday Trollheim Board Meeting, 7 pm (All welcome!) 16th Saturday Trollheim’s Annual Lutefisk/Meatball Dinner (p 5) 1st seating 1 pm 2nd seating 4 pm 18th Monday General Meeting 7 pm-Potluck; 7 pm Program: Cultural Skills 101 (p 2) 30th Saturday Zone 8 Leadership Workshop (p 6)
Future Events (in 2016) Date Feb. 1 Mon. Board Meeting; 7 pm Feb. 6 Sat. Trollheim’s 42nd Anniversary (Plans to be announced soon) Feb. 15 Mon. General Meeting; 7 pm Mar. 11-14 Bunad Retreat at Trollheim (p 7) April Dameklubben Tea May Sytende Mai June 19-22 District Six Convention in Loveland, CO June 25-26 Estes Park Scandinavian Festival
The Norske Butikken will be closed from Dec 25th 2015 to Jan 15, 2016 for cleanup and inventory. Visit the store on January 16th and stay for the Lutefisk dinner!
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January Birthdays
1 Mary Hagen-Drummond 1 Fred Ruud 1 Shirley J Kuhlman 1 Ben A McCracken 1 Steve Svenningsen 2 James Edward Aarvig 3 Patricia J LaMoe 4 Karen A Feste 6 Kevin Robert Mebust 7 Janice L McDonough 9 Barbara Hansen Harris 10 Bernice L Molter 10 Trygve Solsem Moulton 12 Robert F Hansen 12 Dana Rosebrook 14 Paul Aaker 15 Gary J Jorgensen 15 Jit Bahadur Gurung 16 K Curtis Barner 17 Mary Ellen Lewis 17 John M Neverdahl 17 Ingrid Smith 18 Clarence F Rogstad 20 Bonnie Johnshoy 20 Quinn Johnshoy 22 Thora Ruth Aarvig 22 Sue L Peterson 23 Robert Svenningsen 28 Sonja M Engebretson 31 Robert N Stabo
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VOLUNTEERING
President’s Message I hope that your holidays were filled with peace and joy, and everyone had the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends.
2016 is upon us and already in full swing. There are several special events you will want to put on your calendar soon. The very well attended Lutefisk, Lefse, and Meatball dinner will be held on January 16th, and our Anniversary Dinner is in February. It was suggested at our last Board meeting that the Anniversary Dinner be held in a local restaurant. More comprehensive information regarding this event will be in the February newsletter.
Due to inclement weather, our November General Meeting was cancelled. Carol Neverdahl had planned to bring Norwegian Bingo to this meeting. Good news! Carol has rescheduled this fun event for our February General meeting on the 15th. Hope to see you there!
If any of you have suggestions for our monthly programs, please let me know. We are always open to new ideas and interests. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the lodge, please let us know what your interests are. We sincerely would appreciate the donation of a few hours of your time. Many hands make less work for everyone and you make
new friends! It’s fun!
Fraternally, John Michael Neverdahl, President
General Meeting January 18, 2016 – Monday 7 pm: Potluck
Program-Cultural Skills
Cultural Skills Program 101
Have you always wanted to learn more about traditional and contemporary Norwegian culture? January is a good time to start a new project. I will provide you with the very basics to get you motivated. Will it be music? Reading Norwegian Authors? Rosemaling? There are numerous subjects to select from! Let's learn together!
There will be Cultural Skills Masters at the meeting also, to answer questions. Learn a new hobby! ---Carol Neverdahl, Social Director
February’s General Meeting program on Feb. 15, 2016 will be a fun night as we learn Norwegian Bingo. The November meeting was cancelled a few months ago due to weather, so we will introduce this game next month.
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New Members/Changes By Bev Moe, Membership Secretary
New Member Bryan Anderson 2266 S Gilpin St Denver CO 80210-4617 720-474-2261 [email protected] Bryan Anderson recently gave us a program about Bicycling in the Norwegian Den Styrkeproven Competition. He is also the father of Evan Anderson, one of our Youth Members who has also presented a program earlier in the year on his Norwegian G-Grandfather in WWI.
Message from the Editor
I made a mistake back in 2013 when I took the newsletter over from the former editor, Dawn Nelson. I somehow started with the correct VOLUME NUMBER, (40th) but changed it back to the 39th volume for some reason. I have been following this pattern for each of the following years; 2014 which is marked as 40th but should be the 41st volume, and for 2015 which is marked as 41nd but should be the 42rd volume. After doing the research through the years from 2009, I realize this is my error and will begin this New Year, 2016, correctly as Volume 43.
Sunshine Corner Bev King Tom Huff was hospitalized at the VA hospital for a painful episode of diverticulitis. Tom is home now and waiting for surgery. Tom is Trollheim’s Treasurer. A card of encouragement or a phone call would be appreciated: 4425 So Nelson Street, Lakewood, CO 80226; cell phone: 720-276-6652. Vern Skari has been spending some time in the hospital with a bout of heart problems, he is home now and feeling better. Bob King is still a bit under the weather trying to gain his stamina back. We thank you for your calls and cards. Carol Neverdahl says “she got hit by a reindeer” after our December General meeting. She was found outside our lodge front door on the ground with papers askew! She reports minor damage and bruising on her hand (where the reindeer stepped on her hand, apparently) but was feeling better a couple days later. Two former members have passed away recently. Please find their obituaries on page 4. Another year has passed and an exciting year is ahead of us which includes the District Six Convention held in June of 2016. This convention is unique as all lodges of Colorado are the sponsors. Congratulations to COLORADO.
Our Financial Counselor Mike Johaneson At a recent lodge meeting, I did not have much time to give my report so I said “Buy life insurance while you can.” That brought a few chuckles and had me backtracking. I did not mean “buy insurance before you die;” I meant, “buy life insurance while you can afford it.” A 69 year-old male with standard rating would pay $465 per month for a $100,000 whole life policy. A 49 year-old male with a select rating would pay $158 per month for a $100,000 whole life policy. A 29 year-old female with a super select rating would pay $53 per month for a $100,000 whole life policy. The premium does not change so the 29 year will still be paying $53 per month when she is 69. The point is, life insurance premiums are largely driven by age and health. If you have a young child or grandchild, you would be doing them a favor if you helped them to understand this concept. If you want help, call or email me. Mike Johaneson 720 971-0130 or [email protected]
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Thelma Marie Olson
1920-2015
Thelma, age 94 passed away on Friday May 01, 2015.
Born on October 14, 1920, Thelma was the daughter of Axel Olson of Lyngdal, Norway and Olga Kristine Olson of Fredrikstad, Norway. Thelma was a graduate of East High School and went on to pursue and earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Denver before joining the war efforts in Washington, DC during World War II. After the war was over, Thelma worked as a civilian for the United States Air Force in the Manpower and Organization Division. This division was responsible for Manpower Management Review, Manpower Allocation and Management Training. Thelma is survived by her family members Kimberly Ann, Cynthia Kay, Walter Scott and Christina Louise. Private interment services were held at Riverside Cemetery. What I remember about Thelma was that she always attended our dinners, especially the Smorgasbord and the Lutefisk events. She always arrived early to get the parking space beneath the parking lot light. Perhaps she did so because she felt safer when the dinner ended at dark. Thelma would stay in her car with the door open until the Lodge doors opened. She would then come in and be seated. She was always well dressed and sometimes she would wear a small hat. Always, she made a point to thank us for the dinner. Thelma was a very prim and proper, well-educated lady with a small purse under her arm. Thelma, it was a pleasure to have you as a guest and we will miss your attendance. Thelma joined Sons of Norway December 15, 2003. ---Bev King
Please report the death of any member or former member of Trollheim Lodge. Just call or email the Sunshine Director, the editor, or any other officer listed on page 11. You do not need to provide an obituary, although we appreciate the information.
Phyllis C. DeBruine
May 23, 1929 – December 19, 2015 Phyllis is the beloved wife of Russell, and mother of Brian (Joni) DeBruine and Susie DeBruine, a loving grandmother of
Amy (Luther) Augenstein and Ronald (Jules) Bain, and great-grandmother of Chase, Jesse, Dakota and Shyanne. Phyllis became a member of Trollheim on December 21, 1998. Phyllis and Russ moved from Milwaukee to Denver in 1970. Her grandparents settled in Wisconsin. Her maternal grandfather grew up on the island of Haramsoy, west of Molde, learned the tailoring trade in Trondheim and came to America in 1983. Her grandmother is from the Lofoten Islands area, and her father’s parents were from Sweden. After moving to Denver Phyllis worked for twenty-three years as a specialist in real estate closing before her retirement. The DeBruines were very active in the Butikkin for years and Phyllis was a very supporting member of the Lodge. She was a meticulous lady and a wonderful cook; a lady who always sent a greeting card, be it a birthday or thank you for a great dinner at Trollheim. She would pitch in after meetings, cleaning tables and washing dishes. Phyllis was a special lady, always a smile and was very complimentary toward Trollheim. Phyllis and Russ traveled with the first tour group from Trollheim in 1997, plus two other Trollhiem tours. Services were held at Crown Hill December 23, 2015 at 12PM in Wheat Ridge, CO. Burial followed at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Wednesday at 1:30, Staging Area B. ---Bev King
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Trollheim News
In February, Trollheim Lodge will celebrate its 42 Anniversary. Although we celebrate “in Style” for the big number anniversaries, like the 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and the 40th Anniversary in 2014, we still like to recognize these other anniversaries. It also gives us a chance to recognize the milestones in personal membership that our members attained. This year, the following members will receive Membership Pins:
Trollheim Lodge 6-110 Anniversary 2016
55 Years Theodore Birkland
40 Years Severt L Kvamme Kari M Sprohge
35 Years Doris J Bensen
Kenneth G Bensen Solveig J Hagen Eivind B Jensen
30 Years William E Harris
George J Johansen
25 Years John N Dahle
Lawrence L Freng Barbara Hansen Harris
Ruth A Huebner Andree I Vetter
20 Years Bruce Bailey
Krista J Burdick (JV) Elna C Curtis Danette East Nina A Ehlers
Shirley J Kuhlman Eric Haakon Kvamme
Mildred K Olson Shannon R Pederson
Ron Thorne George O Torrison
Gloria Torrison
15 Years Linda G Ault James Bland
Mary Ann Dominguez Kiera L Drury (JV) Heritage Certificate
James A Haugen Judy M Lee Paez Martha Thompson Paul C Thompson
10 Years David A Heale Dawn A Nelsen Peter J Peterson
Loren Keith Schultz Barbara N Stover Carole R Zablocki
5 Years James Edward Aarvig
Tora Ruth Aarvig Donna Marlene Barner
K Curtis Barner Louise L Bath Birger Eriksen Bari EA Hahn Mary A Heale
Joan Ellen Johnson Ione M Norby Joan F Perron
Beth Sjulstad Wolter
More info about the plans for the anniversary in February will be coming in the next issue.
Leadership Workshop
District Six, Zone 8 MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP FOR LEADERS Saturday, January 30, 2016: 9:00 coffee/social; 9:30-2:00 workshop
Trollheim Lodge; 6610 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
All Colorado Lodge Board members and MEMBERS are invited to the workshop. This is a great time to share ideas, and meet in groups of similar offices, as we increase our learning. We will review events for 2016. Bev Moe, Zone 8 director
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Trollheim News
Last Chance!
Bunad Seminar Retreat; March 11th – 14th, 2016 At Trollheim Lodge
There are a couple openings for anyone who is still on the fence for the Bunad Seminar. Contact Linda Ault, 8749 Chase Drive #155, Arvada, CO 80003 or email at: [email protected] or call at (720) 350 3307 for information, flyer or a form to enroll. You can also find the flyer with form on our website: www.trollheimlodge.com Instructions for webpage: Click on MEMBERS tab; next click on NEWSLETTERS. This tab will open to Announcements and Newsletters. The BUNAD RETREAT is in the ANNOUNCEMENTS section. Just click it to open and then you can download the form to your computer. Give it a try; you can’t break it! Email the editor if you have any problems: [email protected].
Butikken News We have many thanks to express. Thank you to the following people: Doris Sundet, Serena Plakke, Bruce Bailey, Dani East and Jeanne Ellefson for helping throughout the year to keep the Butikken open.
Thank you to our customers who we cheerfully greet throughout the seasons. And thank you to our vendors who continually work with us to provide the products you desire.
Unfortunately, our Butikken has to be closed from December 24th through January 15th due to inventory and cleanup. If you have a specific need please contact Carolyn at 303-425-5265 and we will try to accommodate you. We will reopen on January 16th for the Lutefisk dinner.
Until then we hope you had a God Jul and will have a Happy New Year. The Management Team Joan, Carolyn and Alice
Dameklubben Meetings
The Ladies Club, or Dameklubben, is a group of ladies who enjoy getting together for lunch two times a month; sometimes they hold potluck, and sometimes they go out to eat. Some recent dates for the next meets are:
January 6 at 11 am Holiday Party potluck at Barb Stover's house. January 13 at 10 am Setup tables for Lutefisk Dinners followed by potluck and meeting January 27 at 11 am Potluck lunch/meeting at lodge. Planning for April Tea.
Classes Genealogy
Meets 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 am
Gary Jorgensen (303) 838-7952
Dameklubben Women’s Group meets
2nd and 4th Wed at 11 am.
Barb Bessesen (303) 238-4352
Trollheim Choir Meets Sun. at 4 pm
Charles Knutson (303) 860-9025
Norwegian Language Class
2 sessions on Sundays
Charles Knutson (303) 860-9025
Rosemaling 2 sessions on
Saturdays, beg & adv.
Louise Bath (303) 799-3527
Cultural Skills Classes Lessons on various
Heritage skills; various dates and times
Diane Molter 303-288-6014 or
[email protected] Jacque Bland 303-979-4337
History Group 3rd Wed of the month;
Please call first.
Diane Molter 303-288-6014
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Sons of Norway Headquarters, District Six and Zone 8 News
(continued from previous column)
“Every Member Get a Member”
Starting January 1, 2016 through December 31,
2016, District Six has a special membership
recruitment program. For every new adult member
that is referred by a Sons of Norway member, and
that referring member’s name is indicated on the
membership form, that member will receive a $5.00
gift card from the District. No limitation on the
number of members you may recruit.
For further information, contact District Six Vice
President Luella Grangaard at 760-363-7704 or
Editor’s note: Sounds like a deal; those $5 gift cards can add up to some big bucks for next Christmas! Let’s get busy and sign up new members!
Recent information from SON in Minneapolis has been received that Cindy Olson retired as the Sons of Norway Foundation Director. Please welcome Corrie Knudson as the new Director of the Foundation.
Sons of Norway Foundation Grants
Please include the following from the Sons of Norway Foundation in your fall and winter newsletters. Thank you, Corrie Knudson, Director, Sons of Norway Foundation
Sons of Norway Foundation Grant Funds available for lodges and members. What is your lodge or community planning where extra funding could enhance the experience? All grant applications are done online at www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation.
(please continue on next column)
Local Lodge Partnership Grants - Due January 15, 2016 - for lodge events and Norwegian themed programming at the lodge level. Matching funds grants up to $1,000.
General Heritage & Culture Grants - Due February 1, 2016 - for community-wide Norwegian themed events, musical & theatrical performances, Cross-cultural exchange groups, Nordic cultural fairs, etc. Funds up to $1,500 for events happening within the 2016 calendar year.
Helping Hands to Children Grants - Due February 15, 2016 - For lodges helping in local schools with student mentoring, school supplies or Norwegian themed presentations, lodge events for children. Matching funds up to $500.
Sons of Norway Foundation Post High School Scholarships - Deadlines begin March 1, 2016
Did you know that the Sons of Norway Foundation offers college scholarships starting at $1,000 for current members, children or grandchildren of current members? This is a great member benefit. Have the college students in your family check out www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation. We currently offer seven categories of scholarships for different areas of study. All scholarship applications are done online. The Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately $100,000 in grants and scholarship annually. Please advise your Social Directors, Cultural Directors, Youth Directors and members of these opportunities.
The deadlines are coming up quickly, but it also means that we have the whole year of 2016 to plan for the next grants. Do you have an idea for an event or class? Share with an officer of the Lodge! Phone numbers and email addys are on page 11.
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More on the Christmas Fair, Nov 6 & 7
My thanks to all that helped at the Christmas Fair on November 6th and 7th. All remarks were positive. The total guests that passed thru the doors for the two day event amounted to 1115 people. We had twenty vendors present. Thanks go to Perry Monkelien and his daughter for decorating the area in its Christmas attire. The lunch was well attended, with a new face helping with the lømpe dogs, Sandra Hagevik. Thank you Sandra. You are welcome to help at the lute dinner also! The kitchen crew spent three days in prep of the lunch and serving. Thank you. ---Bev King
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Jul Fest on Dec. 19th, 2015 It sounds like the Jul Fest was a big hit this year with lots of children and adults enjoying the crafts, cooking, lunch and Julinisse!
Jul Fest
Pics
Thanks, Linda, for the Jul Fest pictures!
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Members on Tracking Memo to Trollheim Group and Individual Activities
Every year, Sons of Norway Headquarters collects every the number of events, hours, and funds that Lodges devote to membership and community activities. This information is required by the American Fraternal Alliance (AFA), of which SON is a member. The AFA uses the SON data to lobby on behalf of fraternal benefit societies, in order to maintain our tax exempt status. For the last several years, there have been many changes in the way the reporting of individual, Lodge, and community events have been reported, and this year is no exception. As we have done in the past, I need your help in reporting activities, hours, dates of activities, number of volunteers, volunteer hours, and individual activities and hours. There are basically two forms: (1) The Secretary Activity and Hour Tracking 2015; and, (2) Individual Activity Tracking Sheet.
The Individual Tracking Sheet should be used for those activities you do as one person supporting the SON and the Lodge. For example, if you do an Adopt the School event solo where you read stories to school children or do a presentation on the culture of Norway, then you would record the information on this form. But if you and others do the same event described above, then please use the Secretary Activity and Hour Tracking form because we need to note the number of volunteers and hours. Other examples of using the Individual Tracking Sheet may be the newsletter editor’s work in preparing the newsletter, or attending a meeting where you alone represent the Lodge at a District meeting or enticing someone to join, or discussing the possible rental of the Lodge, or the Treasurer paying bills and filing forms.
The Secretary Activity and Hour Tracking form is really for Lodge and community events. Examples of these events are the various dinners and cultural events we have throughout the year. Other examples are the Norwegian language classes, Rosemaling classes, Lodge cleanup activities, Dameklubben teas and meetings, History Group, running and operating the Norske Butikken, the Trollheim Building Corp., and fund raisers such as pancake breakfasts. Members do not need to report hours for attending the Board Meetings and the General Meetings. The Lodge Secretary will take care of that, since all who attend these meetings are accounted for by the book you sign at the door.
Please use one form or several pages of forms for each month. Let’s try to complete these forms by the first General Meeting in January 2016. These instructions and forms will be on the desk as you enter the Lodge. Don Peterson, Trollheim Lodge Secretary, Home phone: 303-779-5287 (Copy Individual form as needed; call if other form needed)
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Trollheim Lodge Officers for 2015
Office Name telephone email
President John Neverdahl 303-751-3022 [email protected]
Vice-President (open) VACANCY
Fin/Secretary Bev Moe 720-746-9755 [email protected]
Secretary Don Peterson 303-779-5287 [email protected]
Treasurer Tom Huff [email protected]
Cultural Directors
Bev King Donna Robinson Carol Neverdahl
303-422-3394 303-421-4408 303-751-3022
[email protected] [email protected]
Foundation Director
Diane Molter 303-288-6014 [email protected]
Historian Linda Ault 303-953-2716 [email protected]
Librarian Perry Monkelien 303-699-1073
Marshall Pat LaMoe 303-979-8986 [email protected]
Musician Charles Knutson 303-860-9025 [email protected]
Sports and Rec. Dir.
Don Peterson 303-779-5287 [email protected]
Sunshine Bev King 303-422-3394 [email protected]
Trustees Jim Burgin Gene O’Malley
303-567-2300 303-987-1400
Greeters Priscilla Ingebritson Joan Johnson Jerry Peterson Donna Robinson
303-274-1788 303-274-8155 303-452-7347 303-421-4408
[email protected] [email protected]
Bingo Director Bob King 303-422-3394 [email protected]
Editor Elaine Homan 303-420-8888 [email protected]
Counselor Ken Perley 303-425-5265 [email protected]
Adopt-a-Street Dave Sveum 303-423-7208
Norske Butikken Board
Joan Enget Carolyn Perley Alice Sveum
303-232-1700 (lodge phone)
Trollheim Building Corp. (TBC)
Harlan Hagen (Pres) James Burgin (VP) Larry Stennes (Treas) Gary Thompson (Sec) Dave Sveum (Board Rep)
303-738-1033 303-567-2300 303-666-8794 303-934-4081 303-423-7208
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Instructors/Groups Rosemaling: Louise Bath 303-799-3527 [email protected]
Genealogy - Gary Jorgensen 303-838-7592 [email protected]
Norwegian Language- Charles Knutson 303-860-9025 [email protected]
Trollheim Choir- Charles Knutson 303-860-9025 [email protected]
Dameklubben-Barb Bessesen 303-238-4352 [email protected]
History Group- a) Diane Molter 303-288-6014 [email protected] b) Perry Monkelien 303-699-1073
Cultural Skills Class a) Jacque Bland 303-979-4337 b) Diane Molter 303-288-6014 [email protected]
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Norske Butikken is CLOSED for inventory from Jan 1st to Jan 15th, 2016. It will be open for the Lutefisk Dinner on Jan 16th,
and thereafter, on Saturdays only; 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Scandinavian gifts and items
►Kitchen-Cookbooks, Glassware, China, Cutlery, Cups Linens and Specialty Cookware for
Scandinavian treats!
►Foods-Fishballs, Sardines, Packaged Mixes, Cheese, Herring, Candy, Cookies, Lingonberry and
other Jams and Homemade Lefse
►Home- Books, Greeting Cards, CDs, Pewter Items, Collectibles, Trolls, Novelties, Jewelry,
Candles and Candleholders; Jackets, T-shirts, and Tote Bags
6610 W. 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214
Management Team: Joan Enget,
Carolyn Perley and Alice Sveum
Phone: (303) 232-1700 Email:
Trollheim Lodge 6-110
6610 W 14th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80214
POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL
Travels in 2016
I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.
I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.
I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips, thanks to children, friends, and family.
I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much into physical activity anymore.
Sometimes, I've been in Flexible; sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older.
Life is too short for negative drama and petty things. So laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly! I hope everyone is happy in your head. We're all doing pretty well in mine!