Camp Fire Sing-a-long

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

Calling all Finn Campers

Camp Fire Sing-a-long

When:  Sunday, May 26th @ dusk
Where: Leppi’s Landing

Everyone is welcome
Bring your voices and musical talents!
Starting the season off with some good notes!

 see Camp Fire Sing-a-long Flyer

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Sisterhood Breakfast/Market Craft Day; Beach Potluck

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

The Finn Camp Sisterhood is hosting another delicious Breakfast and Market Craft Day, on Saturday, May 18, in the Dancehall, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are looking for vendors to sell homemade crafts and clever treasures. The vendor fee is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Please reserve your tables in advance. Contact Tammie at 248-624-6691 for details. Come out and enjoy a day at the Finn Camp!

Check out the RAVINTOLA CAFÉ Menu, in PDF format.

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Sattuma

Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

Sattuma will be performing in the Finn Camp Dance Hall on Saturday, July 6, at 7:00 p.m.

Admission:

Advance: $12 adult / $5 child

At door: $15 adult / $7 child (age 17 and under)

 For more information, contact Carol Melancon at FinnCulture@yahoo.com.

Sattuma, a family folk music group from Petrozavodsk, the republic of Karelia, NW Russia, started performing in 2003. The band’s neo-folk style of traditional music and melodies from Karelia, Ingria and Finland has earned them a huge following in Finland, the United States, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Germany and the Netherlands.

Arto Rinne Vocal, bouzuki, accordion, 10-string kantele, 2-row accordion, harmonica

Vladik Demin Violin, flutes, djembe, vocals

Dmitri Demin Clarinet, flutes, mankeri, bag pipe, djembe, didgeridoo, saw

Eila Rinne Vocal, violin, jouhikko

This will be Arto Rinne’s fifth appearance at Finn Camp. His first two were with Myllärit in 2001 and 2002, his third and forth were with the Karelian Folk Music Ensemble and Sattuma, both in 2005. Dmitri is no stranger to Finn Camp either, having performed with both Myllärit and Sattuma. And Vladik and Eila were only 12 and 15 when they had to be coaxed out of Sun Lake to get ready for their first appearance in the clubroom. Check out their website.

 

 

 

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Recreation Committee Pancake Breakfast

Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

Pancake BreakfastOn Sunday, May 12, the Recreation Committee will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Ravintola. Come enjoy! All you can eat—pancakes and sausage, fruit, oatmeal, juice and coffee. This event is a fundraiser for the annual fishing derby. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children. (See separate article on that event.) Come out and join your fellow campers for a delicious breakfast! —Martin Boatman

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Annual Membership Meeting

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

The annual membership meeting will be held Sunday, April 28, in the Clubroom. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting opens at noon. All members are encouraged to mark this date and plan on attending. Many important Finn Camp issues, such as a review of some of the Association’s bylaws, are to be discussed and voted on. Your participation is most welcome and encouraged.

Members Only

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St. Urho’s Day

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

St Urho logo

St.UrhoCome one, come all, to the March 16 celebration of the chasing of grasshoppers out of Finland by the legendary St. Urho. We have a new menu, new games—but the same great DJ, Kerry, playing the hits. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. in the Clubroom, with a $5 cover charge at the door. Wear your purple and green (or risk being penalized)! Come and join us for the crowning of the new king and queen for 2013! We hope to see you there.

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Winterfest

Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2013 by admin| Leave a comment

Come on out to the Finn Camp on Saturday, February 2, for a day of fun in the snow. We have a great list of new and old ideas to make this one of our best days ever. Once again, we will start the day with Polar Dip’n and Ice Fish’n, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the sauna. Then from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. join us for the annual Chili Cook-off and dancin’ to a DJ in the Clubroom. Buttons are $5/adult, $3/child, $15/member family, with the sauna being extra. The Clubroom bar opens at 2:00 p.m. We always need lots of help to make this work. Get your hours in for the new year!

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Finland’s Independence Day Google doodle

Posted on Thursday, December 6, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

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Kimberly Delavan

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

Condolences

Kimberly Delavan, 57, of Warren, beloved wife of Gary, passed away Tuesday, November 27. Services were privately held. Memorials are suggested to the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Association. Kim went to Denby High School. Kim, a Finn Camp member since 1997, was a lover of nature, especially of the variety of animals that live out there. As her husband, Gary, says, “She even tolerated the woodchucks that took up residence under our camp, never minding the hosta-chewing ones. She used to put out a 25-pound block of salt to leave for the deer in the winter. She would load up on suet cakes and bird seed to put out for her critters. I can even remember her feeding a skunk barbecued pork rinds one late night at our camp, and the skunk never sprayed us. She loved entertaining her friends on the deck of our camp, or picnicking at Sun Lake, watching all the swimmers and divers, laughing and just enjoying everyone’s company.”

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Adult Christmas Party

Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

The adult Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at 8:00 p.m. in the Clubroom. Please bring a passing dish or dessert and join in the holiday fun. Deli trays, condiments and coffee will be provided.  —Sponsored by the Board

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