Calendar of Events
ON-LINE
Come and chat with our friendly group. Welsh Conversation Level 3 (Intermediate). Every Tuesday on Zoom 5:00 PM ET. Check WelshWNE.org/events for dates and [email protected] for info. Everyone welcome. Must be actively learning.
ON-LINE
Welsh Conversation Beginner Level, once a month on Wednesdays on Zoom at 5PM ET. Check WelshWNE.org/events for dates and [email protected] for info. Everyone welcome. Must be actively learning.
OCTOBER
Dousman, WI
October 4 -The Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area 11:30 gathering/12:30 lunch/1:30 program. $20.00. All are welcome! Three Pillars, 314 East Village Court; Reservations: Gary Cox [email protected]
On-Line
4 October. Well-Read Dragon's discuss Fireside Tales, by Daniel Owen. Y Lolfa, 2011. Contact: [email protected].
Portland, OR
Saturday, October 4. Welsh Society of Oregon monthly meeting with program. Potluck at 12:30pm, speaker at 1:00pm. Bryn Seion Welsh Church 22001-22077 S Kamrath Rd, Beavercreek, OR 97004, US. Welsh Memories, by Idris Evans, born and raised in Wales, with selected excerpts from his diary over 80 years. Donation. Info: www.oregonwelsh.org [email protected]
ENFIELD, CT
October 8 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:00-9:00 PM ET. Wear red! RSVP to [email protected]
Cambria, WI
October 12 - 80th Annual Cambria Gymanfa Ganu spon. by Cambria Gymanfa Ganu Assn. 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm; Cambria First Presbyterian Church, 121 W Florence St.; Supper between sessions ($); Director: Ann Lemmenes; Organist: Steve Jensen. Contact: Tom Williams [email protected], 608-432-1404
New Hartford, NY
October 12. The St. David's Society of Utica sponsors its annual Gymanfa Ganu at the New Hartford Presbyterian Church. Jay Williams will be the Conductor and a Te Bach will follow. email: [email protected] or 315 725-3391
Silverton, OR
Sunday, October 12. Sponsored by Welsh Society of Oregon. performance of “Rhiannon’s Joys and Sorrows,” an opera composed by the Society's Composer-in-Residence Christopher Wicks
based on Welsh folklore, followed by light tea. 3:00-5:00pm. Trinity Lutheran Church 500 N 2nd St, Silverton, OR 97381. Donation. Info: www.oregonwelsh.org [email protected]
ON-LINE
Oct 13 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP to [email protected]
Westerville, OH
October 19. The Welsh Society of Central Ohio is thrilled to announce it’s 2025 Gymanfa Ganu will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday, October 19th at the Central College Chapel, Westerville, OH. This year’s Conductor will be Mr Truman Littler. Truman; originally from Oil City, Pennsylvania, is now in his fourth year as Choir Director at Elida Middle School where he teaches over 190 students in grades 6-8. He has directed Gymnafa’s in Gomer and Venedocia, OH. WSCO looks forward to welcoming James Hildreth back as our organist for his 25th WSCO Gymanfa. Special music this year will be by Harpist, Lainey Semmelroth. The Gymanfa is followed by a Te Bach (Light Refreshments). Join us for a very special afternoon of music and fellowship. For more information, contact [email protected] / 614.500.7998
ON- LINE
Oct 26 (Sunday), 2PM ET - A WSWNE Zoom Event: The Welsh Ancestors of Frank Lloyd Wright, presented by Jonathan Adams who designed the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and wrote a book on the history of Wright’s Welsh roots. RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
ON-LINE
Oct 27 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm EST. If new to group pls RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
NOVEMBER
Portland, OR
Saturday, November 1. Welsh Society of Oregon monthly meeting with program. Potluck at 12:30pm, program at 1:00pm. Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 4028 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, US. Donation. Info: www.oregonwelsh.org [email protected]
ON-LINE
NOVEMBER 2, 1 PM CENTRAL TIME
Savior of the Language? The Role and Impact of the 1588 Welsh Bible. Presented by Anastasia Llewellyn, University of Ottawa and President of the Ottawa Welsh Society. On zoom. Details at greatplainswelsh.org/events
Delta, PA
Sunday, November 2. 2:30pm - Saints of Wales mini gymanfa for All Saints Day at Rehoboth Welsh Church, followed by te bach.
Portage, WI
November 9 - Christmas Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 pm; Portage Presbyterian Church, 120 W. Pleasant St.; Director: Jenafer Lloyd-Jones Humphries; Accompanist: Steve Jensen; Special Readings: Robert Humphries; wggaw.org
ON-LINE
Nov 10 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP to [email protected]
ENFIELD, CT
Nov 12 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:00-9:00 PM ET. Wear red! RSVP to [email protected]
ON-LINE
Nov 15 (Saturday) - Cymdeithas Madog’s Welsh Siop Siarad one-hour conversation groups on Zoom for Beginner/Mydnediad, Intermediate/Sylfaenol, and Advanced/Uwch limited to 10 people each group. Time and RSVP on website https://madog.org/calendar/.
ON-LINE
Nov 17 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP to [email protected]
West Allis, WI
November 21-23 - Welsh booth at Holiday Folk Fair International spon. by The Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St.; entrance fee; Contact Joe & Alice Whitmore to volunteer: [email protected]; Discount tickets contact Jan Batty [email protected]
ON-LINE
November 25- (6pm EST /4pm MST / 3pm PST), Celebrating a Transatlantic Legacy This Thanksgiving.
Aberystwyth University will be hosting a special online Thanksgiving event honouring the deep and enduring
connections between Wales and the United States.
https://forms.office.com/e/AKac8FyYEK
DECEMBER
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
Dec 6 (Saturday) - WSWNE’s Christmas/Holiday Luncheon at Storrowton Tavern. 11:00-3:00PM ET cocktail hour & luncheon with Christmas Crackers, Christmas and Welsh songs by ________and holiday decor . RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
Portland, OR
Saturday, December 6. Welsh Society of Oregon Christmas Tea and choral program. Hosted buffet at 1:00pm. Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 4028 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, US. $10 adults, $7 children over 6.
Info: www.oregonwelsh.org [email protected]
On-line
December 6. Well-Read Dragons- The House of Water, by Fflur Dafydd. Hodder & Stoughton,
2025. Contact: [email protected].
ON-LINE
6 December. Winter reads for The Well-Read Dragons of St. David’s Society of Minnesota: The House of Water, by Fflur Dafydd. From a Hay Festival program note: Placing that key in the lock was the last ordinary moment of Iona’s life...Hidden in the fragments of her father’s final manuscript, recovered from the flood, an unimaginable secret slowly rises to the surface. We welcome all Welsh literature enthusiast to join us from 11:45am-1pm (Central) in our dedicated Zoom room (https://bit.ly/4fkXGPh) for a bit of poetry and conversation, then the book discussion. Questions to [email protected]
ENFIELD, CT
Dec 10 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 5:45-9:00 PM ET. Wear red! RSVP to [email protected]
ON-LINE
Dec 15 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP to [email protected]
Delta, PA
December 21, 2:30pm - Lessons and Carols service at the Rehoboth Welsh Church. Te bach to follow.
2026
JANUARY
ENFIELD, CT
January 7 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team to celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day (Jan 26) at the Yarde Tavern on King Street at 5:45-9PM ET. Wear red! RSVP to [email protected]
ON-LINE
Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 PM Central Time on Zoom, hosted by the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre
Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson, Texas A&M University presents the documentary film "Tiger Brides: Memories of Love and War from the GI Brides of Tiger Bay." For details go to greatplainswelsh.org/events
ON-LINE
January 12 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls. RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events./events
ON-LINE
Jan 23-25 (Fri - Sunday) Cwrs Rhith, a weekend of Welsh classes with tutors from Wales, on Zoom for Beginner/Mydnediad, Intermediate/Sylfaenol, and Advanced/Uwch. Each level has three daily 90 minute sessions, sign up for one, two, or all three sessions at your desired level. RSVP on website https://madog.org/calendar/.
ON-LINE
January 25 (Sunday) - WSWNE’s Illustrated talk on The Siege of Pembroke1648 on Zoom at 2:00pm ET presented by historian Terry John, will bring to life the gripping story of Pembroke's siege and explore the story of the rebellion. Please go to WelshWNE.org/events to RSVP and to receive the Zoom link.
ON-LINE
January 26 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls. RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
FEBRUARY
Portland, OR
Saturday, February 1. Welsh Society of Oregon Annual Meeting and Elections. Short program. Potluck at 12:30pm, program at 1:00pm. Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 4028 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, US. Donation. Info: www.oregonwelsh.org [email protected]
ON-LINE
7 February 2026: Winter reads for The Well-Read Dragons of St. David’s Society of Minnesota: Earthly Creatures, by Stevie Davies, one of the Well-Read Dragons “must read” authors, came with higher praise from two recommender than they’d given to previous reads, including Into Suez; Awakening, Equivocator, and Impassioned Clay.
We welcome all Welsh literature enthusiast to join us from 11:45am-1pm (Central) in our dedicated Zoom room (https://bit.ly/4fkXGPh) for a bit of poetry and conversation, then the book discussion. Questions to [email protected]
ON-LINE
Sunday, February 15 at 1 PM Central Time on Zoom, hosted by the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre
Dr. Jerry Hunter, Bangor University presents "The Cambrian Guards in the American Civil War." For details go to greatplainswelsh.org/events
MARCH
Delta, PA
March 1, 2:30pm - St. David's Day mini gymanfa with special music at the Rehoboth Welsh Church. Te bach to follow.
EAST WINDSOR, CT
Saturday, March 7 - WSWNE’s 25th Anniversary, Family Day & St. David’s Day Luncheon 11-3 PM. Program incl: leek-eating contest, Welsh clog dancing, folk music by Wild Notes, children’s crafts, Welsh Cakes & more. Tkt info at WelshWNE.org/events
MAY
Fond du Lac, WI
May 2, 2026. Wisconsin Welsh Weekend for All; Welsh activities, eisteddfod and pub night; First Presbyterian Church, 1225 Fourth Street, Fond du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac, WI
May 3, 2026. 92nd Wisconsin State Gymanfa Ganu. 2:30 pm te bach to follow. First Presbyterian Church, 1225 Fourth Street, Fond du Lac, WI. Director: Kathy Crusi
AUGUST
Ebensburg, PA
August 2, 2026, Salem Homecoming Association Reunion
10 am - 3 pm Salem Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church - 1400 Lute Rd, Ebensburg, PA 15931
www.salemhomecoming.org
SEPTEMBER
Springfield, MA
September 2-6, 2026. North American Festival of Wales.
registration open March 1.