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Look at the colored blocks in the calendar to see when the hall is booked.
Click here to book a room
Click here to find out more about our Dutch Language Classes
Our Clubs
The Windmills Seniors Club
This lively and active seniors club enjoys conversation, playing cards, billiards, shuffleboard, knitting, sewing, arts & crafts and even traveling together.
The Windmills (as they are affectionately known) meet every Thursday afternoon during the winter season and always welcome new members (55 & up).
Contact information:
President: William Snoek - (780) 973 - 3418
Secretary: Edith Van Leeuwen - (780) 489 - 8404
Treasurer: Feikje de Vries - (780) 478 - 7599
The DCC Auxiliary
This amazing group of dynamos organizes and oversees most of the functions of the DCC. This group also works diligently to prepare and sell the delicious Dutch foods seen at all of our events. Anyone who wants to join in may participate.
Contact information:
President: Edith Van Leeuwen (780-489-8404) omavl@telus.net
Secretary: Riek Stolk (780-464-4879) and
Truus de Visser (780-434-4133) jtvisser@telusplanet.net
Treasurer: Erica Van Leeuwen (780-457-5367) phvanl@telus.net
The Billiard Club
Do you like to play a game of billiards? At the DCC Centre our billiard club members meet every Wednesday evening during the winter season. They enjoy fun and friendship while playing competitive billiards against each other.
Contact information:
Pieter Putters - (780) 466 - 5756
Concordia Concert Band
This band plays its own brand of melodious music in the Edmonton area, at DCC functions, and other events, much to the delight of all involved. Band members meet each Thursday evening in the main hall of the DCC centre.
Contact information:
Dave Greidanus - (780) 474 - 3619
david.greidanus@shaw.ca
Holland Express
This unique group of chromatic and bass harmonica and accordion players are getting together every Monday for a rehearsal. They provide cultural and contemporary music for all Dutch events for the Dutch Canadian Club such as Heritage Days, Dutch Market, St.Nikolaas, etc. They are also a delightful group for entertainment to Senior Centers and Anniversaries.
Contact information:
Harold Bens -
(780) 434-6073
hbens@shaw.ca
Klompendansers
Every Tuesday night the Klompendansers get together for a rehearsal. We learn and perform traditional Dutch Folk dances. Our performances include Dutch cultural events and multi-cultural events and we also provide entertainment for Senior homes or other occasions. We are looking for new members, either couples or single persons, to help us carry on with this tradition.
Contact information:
Lisa Putters (780) - 466-5756
lisajp@telusplanet.net
Dutch Language Classes
The DCC offers Dutch language classes every spring and fall with classes for beginners and advanced students. The qualified instructors make learning the language fun and practical.
For more detailed information click here.
Harold Bens - (780) 434 - 6073
Card making
Do you like making your own greeting cards? Our card makers get together on Saturdays and Thursdays and have a lot of fun creating cards for any occasion. We have a lot of supplies and gadgets and we learn from each other. Check our current events page for dates. Everyone welcome.
Contact information:
Elly van den Brande
droppie@shaw.ca
Sewing Circle
Every Tuesday from 10 am to 3 pm our sewing circle gets together. We work on Dutch cultural items, like costumes for dolls, but also get into other craft items which we sell at the Spring Market. We always start with a cup of coffee and take turns making lunches. If you like sewing or crafts, join us. Everyone welcome.
Contact information:
Jenny Smits 780-473-0905
jismits@telus.net
Partner Groups
We have several groups who use the center as thier home in the community. Please visit thier websites to find out more.
The Sons Of Norway
Sons of Norway Solglyt Lodge #143, offers a variety of social, cultural
and sports activities of interest to men, women and young people interested
in Norwegian heritage. These include craft nights, cultural workshops and
special events such as Lutefisk Supper (in January) and Syttende Mai (May
17th) Banquet. Lodge Meetings with a cultural component are held on the
second Tuesday of each month, September to June.
Location: Dutch Canadian Scandinavian Centre 13312 - 142 Street, Edmonton,
Alberta.
For more information, please visit the website of Solglyt Lodge www.sofnedmonton.ca
Check 'Events Page' for more details.
Contact Information:
Brenda Carlstad - Solglyt Lodge secretary at (780) 430-6451