News:

• Current Newsletter:  
        January 2026    
   
• Culture Programs and Medals

             See Activities and Culture. 

Contact Cultural Director Barb Johnson for additional information and details about the various Sons of Norway culture medals.

• Polar Star Programs for 2026
   
  In 2026, Polar Star Lodge programs will be a Year of Fun and Games. 
  
  For information about sports activities, contact Sports Director Jerri Lynn Baker and the Sons of Norway Sports Medal Program.   

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• National Sons of Norway Book Club

Refer to the January 2024 Polar Star Newsletter or contact Cultural Director Barb Johnson for information and details.

• Polar Star on Facebook:
  Search for the group name: 
  "Sons of Norway - Polar Star Lodge 5-472 Aurora, IL"
   

Polar Star Lodge members as of
December 2023:

• 62    
   

Current Events:  

January/February, 2026:  Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1
- Norge Ski Club International Winter Ski Jump Tournament held at Fox River Grove, IL.   
- 12 Noon - 4 p.m. each day (gates open 11 a.m.)  
- Ski jumpers from around the world compete on the 70-meter high ski jump.  
- For additonal information, see December 2025 or January 2026 newsletter, or contact Nancy Andersen.   

February 1, 2026 - Sunday
- Program:  Penny Social Auction; bring your treasures at 1:00 pm for the re-sale at auction after the luncheon! (25 cents per ticket). 
- Polar Star annual "Souper Bowl" Competition. 
- Bring a dish to pass and your own table service.   
- Wear your Norwegian sweater. 
- Bring a few dozen cookies for the Barnebirke. Be sure to wrap by the dozen and label each package. No nuts please. 
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry. 
- 1:30 Pot Luck Luncheon. 
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting.  
- Kitchen Hosts:  Karen Oswald and Soup competitors. 

March 21 2026 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m.  
- Program:  "Celebrating Norwegian Immigration" - Crossing 200th anniversary.
- 1:30 Pot Luck Luncheon.  
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting. 
- Bring your table service and a dish to share. 
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry.
- Kitchen Hosts: Sue and Steve Tanda, Carol DeVito and Frank Krawczyk.  

April 12, 2026 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m. 
- Program: Nordic Walking.  
- 1:30 Pot Luck Luncheon.  
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting. 
- Bring your table service and a dish to share.
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry.
- Kitchen Hosts: TBD.     

 Additional Meetings and Events 

Sons of Norway: 
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, and to provide insurance and financial products to its members. 

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