News from Western Star Lodge #113, Grand

We met at the home of Diana Honore for our annual Christmas party. Diana's home was decorated very beautifully and Santa greeted us at the door. She prepared a delicious and, as she says, simple cheese soup (recipe below), served with different kinds of breads and Havarti Cheese. Edie Grim brought a Yogurt ice cream cake for dessert to celebrate her birthday which is on Christmas day.

We had a short meeting and elected Christine Rindone as our new treasurer. We thank and praise Carolyn Andersen for her many years of dedication and service to our lodge, most recently as treasurer. We shared Christmas cards and gifts and had a cookie exchange. Tim Hannibal played a white elephant game with us, giving gifts of lavender products from the Sandhills Lavender Farm in the Dannebrog and Nysted area in Nebraska. We were entertained by Cal Fuehter while he played his dulcimer. His music was very uplifting and beautiful. We got to join in by singing along. Cal's wife, Marlene, was a special guest, also. It was a wonderful day to enjoy good food, friends and fellowship!!

Submitted by Christine Rindone, Lodge #113

Island, NE

Cheesy Vegetable Soup

3 potatoes, diced

1 16 oz. package frozen California Blend vegetables

3 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cans Cream of Chicken soup

1 lb. velveeta cheese, cubed

1 small onion chopped

1-2 Tbsp. parsley flakes

Cook potatoes for 20 minutes in 6 cups of water. Add vegetables, onions and bouillon cubes and cook for 15 minutes. Add the Cream of Chicken soup, cheese and parsley flakes. Stir until blended.

Recipe by Diana Honore

January Updates from Amber Lodge #186, Brainerd, MN

The January 2023 meeting of the Danish Sisterhood, Amber Lodge #186, was held at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN.

The morning started out with guide speaker, Sharon Carlson. Sharon gave a wonderful presentation based on the ideas explored in the book “The Gentle Are of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter” by Margareta Magnusson. Sharon shared several of the ways she has organized the important items in her life, including photos, family stories, travel treasures and family heirlooms. The methods and tips shared were both enjoyable and thought-provoking.

Also included in the day was the installation of 2023 officers. The positions are as follows; Judith Andersen, President, Amber Thrusholt, Vice-President, LeAnn Plinske and Nealna Gylling, Co-Secretary, Dottie Bisted, Treasurer, Margaret Hill, Marshall, Jane Matthies-Holtan, Trustee for Correspondence, Amanda Bisted, Trustee for Health and Wellness and Barb Wenschlag, Trustee Historian.

Additionally, we welcomed and initiated new members Heidi Plasek, Isabel Plasek and Hanne Porter.

As always, we enjoyed a fantastic potluck lunch with many delicious offerings. The upcoming February meeting will feature a Fastelavn celebration. Jane Matthies-Holtan, Correspondent

Detroit Senior Danes Luncheon

Detroits Senior Danes Christmas luncheon was attended by Danish Sisterhood Sister Leslie Pedersen and 96 year old Dee Larsen.

In Sisterhood Spirit, Jonna Easterby