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| Eino Leino ja Rakkaus (Eino Leino and Love) $ Date: Friday June 27, 2008 Time: 4:30pm Venue: Studio Theatre Cost: $15.00 |
Date: Saturday June 28, 2008 Time: 11:00am Venue: Studio Theatre Cost: $15.00 |
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| In this play, performed in Finnish, poet Eino Leino, at the age of 45, shortly before his death tells about his life and in particular his relationships with various women. Afterwards, Inkeri Kilpinen, the author, will answer questions from the audience. More about this event... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pohjalaisia (Ostrobothnians) $ |
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Opening Dance $ |
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Gala Dinner Concert and Dance $ |
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Closing Dance $ |
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Real Joy Spiritual Program has been organized through interdenominational cooperation. Churches represented are Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church, Saalem Finnish Pentecostal Church, and media7 Bible School, Seventh Day Adventist Church. |
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| Real Joy Tent Activities Date: Friday June 27, 2008 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Venue: Mel Lastman Square |
Date: Saturday June 28, 2008 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Venue:Mel Lastman Square |
Date: Sunday June 29, 2008 Time: 12:00pm - 3:30pm Venue:Mel Lastman Square |
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| There will be Real Joy tent activites with live gospel music, conversation and reflection throughout the festival .On Friday, music will be provided by the Agape Youth Choir and Band, Pirkko ja Klassikot orchestra (at 3:00pm) and Mikkeli Senior High School Choir (at 3:30pm). Pastor Mikko Jokisaari will speak. On Saturday, the Agape Youth Choir will be joined by Pastor Mikko Jokisaari, and Pekka and Arja Simojoki. Sari Puiras will sing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real Joy in Christ Service Date: Friday June 27 Time:7:00pm Venue: Agricola Lutheran Church Pastor Mikko Jokisaari, Agape Youth Choir and Band, and Pekka and Arja Simojoki. Also Hannele Voutilainen with her trumpet and the Mikkeli Senior High School Choir. Followed by Fellowship in Church Hall. Freewill offering to cover Real Joy program expenses. |
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Men's Breakfast with Pekka Simojoki /
Ladies' Breakfast with Arja Simojoki $ |
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| Real Joy Concert Date: Saturday June 28 Time:7:00pm Venue:Saalem Church Pekka and Arja Simojoki with Agape Youth Choir and Band. Freewill offering to cover Real Joy program expenses. |
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| Bilingual Worship Celebration Date: Sunday June 29 Time:10:00am - 11:30am Venue: North York Civic Centre Council Chamber Pekka Simojoki will be the speaker, with music provided by the Agape Youth Choir and Band, Pirkko ja Klassikot, and the musicians of the Saalem and Agricola churches. Freewill offering to cover Real Joy program expenses. |
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We are pleased to announce that the visitors to Finnjoy 2008 will be able to visit an art show, showcasing the touching work of Aila Teräväinen, a portrait photographer from Finland, as well as many Finnish Canadian and Estonian Canadian artists. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of landscapes and flowers, and view photographs and cartoon drawings. Many of the artists have held exhibitions of their own and have long involvement with their media. At Finnjoy 2008 you will be have the unique opportunity to see their work in one location and to purchase some of the works. For more information contact Sami Juvonen via e-mail samijuvonen@hotmail.com or by phone 905-508-1055
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Date: Friday June 27 - Sunday June 29 |
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Aila Teräväinen Photographer Aila Teräväinen’s sensitive collection of photographs reflects the everyday life of people - past and present. The faces of her subjects are deeply etched by the difficulties they endured while at the same time show that they were thankful for what life offered them. See examples of her work... |
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Other artists participating in the exhibition: Sami Suomalainen |
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Youth Dance |
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Finnjoy 2008 has put together an interesting and varied lecture series. For information on the date, time and location of each lecture, consult your Souvenir Program Booklet. Or you can view and download the lecture schedule from the links below. View / Download Lecture Schedule View / Download Film Schedule
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| Lecturer: Dr. Pirjo Friedman Topic: Success Tips from a Finnish Entrepreneur More about Dr. Friedman |
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| Lecturer: Merja Hietaharju-Tuuri Topic: Adult Education Centres in Finland More about Merja Hietaharju-Tuuri |
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| Lecturer: Harold Huhtanen Topic: How to Make Your Mother-in-law Love You More about Harold Huhtanen |
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Lecturer: Unto Kihlanki |
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| Lecturer: Dr. Varpu Lindström Topic: Finnish-Canadians Missing in Russian Karelia More about Dr. Lindström |
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| Lecturer: Petteri Mökkönen Topic: The Finnish Civil War More about Petteri Mökkönen |
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| Lecturer: Pirkko Rahkila-Rissanen Topic: The influence of music in stimulating a brain of the aging population More about Pirkko Rahkila-Rissanen |
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| Lecturer: Dr. Mika Roinila Topic: Finnish North Americans Today More about Dr. Roinila |
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Lecturer: Dr. Oiva Saarinen |
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| Lecturer: Heidi Saario Topic: Jean Sibelius – Personal Portrait More about Heidi Saario |
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| Lecturer: Samira Saramo Topic: The Political Lives of Finnish Women in Port Arthur until 1930 More about Samira Saramo |
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| Lecturer: Antti Tuuri Topic: Stories from Two Continents More about Antti Tuuri |
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| Lecturer: Dr. Börje Vähämäki Topic: Ways of Discovering the Kalevala More about Dr. Vähämäki |
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Dr. Veli Ylänkö Topic: Finnish Culture in Canada - Does it have a Future? More about Dr. Ylänkö |
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Golf Tournament $ For more information contact Jaak Jarve via email or by phone at 416-222-9445 |
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Chess Tournament The tournament will be a 5 round event based on the Swiss pairing system. Games will be 20 minutes per player, maximum game time 40 minutes. Players are asked to bring their own clocks and chess sets. Trophies for top finishers. For more information contact Jaak Jarve via email or by phone at 416-222-9445 |
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Target Shooting Tournament - CANCELLED There will be two events: 20 shots Prone and 3 x 10 shots – 10 Prone, 10 Standing, 10 Kneeling. Sport rifle with max. cal. .22 (trigger pull min. 1.0 kg., rifle weight max. 4.0 kg.) will be provided at the shooting range. Prizes will be given for top finishers. For more information contact Antero Takkala via email or by phone at 416-222-7748 (home) or 416-726-7068(cell) |
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Bowling$ For more information contact Susan Zinczuk via email or by phone at: 905-841-4157 or Denise Karki at: 905-773-7247 |
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