A Polish weekend in Norway. Meetings and activities for October 30–31

A discussion about life abroad, yoga, handicrafts or a game of basketball together. On Friday and Saturday, Polish events will take place in several Norwegian cities. Some activities are paid, and some require advance registration.

Bergen: where misunderstandings come from Beatus Cras invites you to the meeting “How Do I Think?” from the “On the Road to Integration” series. The topic will be stereotypes, expectations and how we interpret other people’s behaviour. The discussion is intended to help participants better understand everyday interactions in Norway. The meeting will take place at Åsane kulturhus, from 17:00 to 19:30. Participation is free, but the number of places is limited. Registration is available through the Beatus Cras form.

Stavanger: yoga in Polish Patrycja Kitowska leads “Friday Reset” at Kongsgata 44, from 17:00 to 18:15. The October 30 session will include gentle movement and relaxing poses. The organiser also welcomes people with no previous experience. The price is NOK 180. Registrations can be sent to yogawithpatrycja@gmail.com or in a message to the instructor. Details are available in the class announcement.

Trondheim: basketball for adults BLI MED! Polish Integration Centre is organising a recreational game at Sverresborg skole, gym hall no. 1, at Framveien 20. The event is scheduled for 15:00–17:00. No club experience is required. Participation is free for association members. Other participants should agree on the terms with the organiser before attending. Please bring sportswear and a change of shoes. Contact details can be found in the BLI MED! event.

Moss: make your own fabric motanka doll Manufaktura Zapachu Duszy invites you to the “Dziesięciorączka” workshop. Participants will make their own motanka, a doll created from pieces of fabric. No previous experience is required. It starts at 16:00, at Tranebærstien 5, 1528 Moss. The workshop is expected to last until 19:00, with the possibility of extending it until 20:00. The cost is NOK 400. The organiser asks participants to bring natural fabrics, lace, ribbons, threads and cords, as well as a small accessory for the doll. Registration is by private message to the organiser indicated in the workshop announcement.

Kristiansand: All Saints’ Ball for children St. Ansgar Parish is organising “Holy Wins” in the parish hall at Kirkegata 3. It begins at 16:00 and ends with a Mass in Polish at 18:00. Children should come dressed as a saint of their choice. The parish requested registrations by October 25. The possibility of joining later must be confirmed with the organiser. Contact information and the form are available in the ball announcement. Parents were also asked to help prepare the event and refreshments.