Calendar of Events
ON-LINE
Welsh Conversation Level 1 (Beginners) Wednesdays on Zoom, twice a month at 5:00PM ET, check WelshWNE.org/events for dates and info. Everyone welcome. Must be actively learning. No sessions in June, July or August! Keep learning!
APRIL
Niagara Falls, ON
April 25-27, 2025 - Ontario Welsh Festival sponsored by the Ontario Gymanfa Ganu Association, Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview, 5685 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada L2E 6W7. Featuring Johns' Boys Male Chorus in concert Sat. April 26, 2025 at St. Andrews United Church. See https://www.ontariowelshfestival.ca for details and fees, or email [email protected]
ON-LINE
April 28 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. Featuring Christie McSorley: Welsh for Genealogy: Cyfrifiad / Census. If new to group pls: RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events./events
MAY
ON-LINE
May (Tuesdays) - WSWNE’s Level 3 Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom at 5:00PM ET. For Zoom invite: WelshWNE.org/events
Wales, WI May 3 - Welsh Weekend for All spon. by The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Assn. of Wisconsin; 1:00 pm Welsh Cemetery Tour by Robert Humphries, Jerusalem Cemetery, US Rte 83 & Brandybrook Rd. (E side of US Rte 83); 3:00 pm Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Main St. snacks, eisteddfod performances, art project “Drawing a Dragon”
Delafield, WI
May 3 - Welsh Weekend for All Pub Night, Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Wisconsin Room, 505 Wells St. 6:00 pm; Seating ltd to 40, meal $25; RSVP Jan Batty [email protected] or text 414-861-2202; cash bar
Wales, WI
May 4 - State Gymanfa Ganu spon. by The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Assn. of Wisconsin, 2:30 pm; Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Main St.; Te bach to follow; Directors: Roy Lemmenes, Marilyn Schräder, Ann Lemmenes; Organist: Steve Jensen; wggaw.org; Contact: Joe Corbin [email protected]
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
May 4 - Spring Gymanfa Ganu (hosted by the St. David’s Society, Minneapolis-St. Paul), 2:00 pm; St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave.; Contact: Mary Mergenthal [email protected]
Oshkosh, WI
May 10 - The New Generation Singers 6:00 pm; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd., (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh); Te bach to follow
May 12 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 12:00pm-1:30pm ET. Note time! If new to group plsRSVP via WelshWNE.org/events\
ENFIELD, CT
May14 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:00-9PM ET. Wear red!
ON-LINE
May 26 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 12:00pm-1:30pm ET. Note time!. If new to group pls RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events./events
JUNE
ON-LINE
June (Tuesdays) - WSWNE’s Level 3 Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom at 5:00PM ET. For Zoom invite: WelshWNE.org/events
Freedom NY
June 1 - 11:00am
Salem Welsh Church annual memorial service at SR 98 South and Galen Hill Rd. Freedom, NY. Take SR 39 East to Arcade, NY then SR 98 South approx. 5.5 miles to church. Organist on antique pump organ with special music and congregational singing. All are invited to potluck lunch following the service. For more information contact Dr. Beth Hensley at [email protected]
Mineral Point, WI
WI June 8 - Rewey Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 pm; Carmel Peniel Presbyterian Church, 1449 Peniel Rd.; I-90 S to US18, US18 W to US151, US151 SW to Cty A, Cty A W to Cty J; Director: Chris Guy; Accompanist: Barbara Brown; Contact: Dale Hughes [email protected]
ON-LINE
June 9 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 12:00pm-1:30pm ET. Note time!. If new to group plsRSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
ENFIELD, CT
June 11 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:30-9PM ET. Wear red! RSVP via InfoWelshWNE@gmail.com
Oshkosh, WI
June 21 - Welsh Weddings presentation 6:00 pm; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd. (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh); Te bach to follow
ON-LINE
June 23 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 12:00pm-1:30pm ET. Note time! If new to group pls RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
JULY
ON-LINE
July (Tuesdays) - WSWNE’s Level 3 Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom at 5:00PM EST. For Zoom invite: WelshWNE.org/events
ENFIELD, CT
July 8 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:30-9PM ET. Wear red! RSVP via InfoWelshWNE@gmail.com
Oshkosh, WI
July 19 - Old Time Radio Hour including The Men of Praise 6:00 pm; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd. (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh); Te bach to follow
Hudson Valley, NY
July 20 - 27 - CWRS CYMRAEG: a residential Welsh language course for all ages and abilities, held this year at Marist University, Hudson Valley, NY by Cymdeithas Madog. Go to Madog.org for reservations and information: 6 levels; small classes/Eisteddfod/pub quiz night/excursion. Scholarships available.
Wild Rose, WI
July 27 - Wild Rose Gymanfa Ganu, 2:00 pm; Wild Rose Presbyterian Church, 501 Jackson St.; Director: Rev. Joseph Corbin; Reed Organist: Rev. Tom White; Te bach to follow
AUGUST
Wrexham, Wales
August 2-9. The National Eisteddfod. Visit the Cymry Gogledd America stand.
Cedarburg, WI
August 9 - Welsh Picnic sponsored by Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area 11:00 am; burgers, brats, hot dogs provided, bring a dish to share; W68N361 Palmetto Ave.; RSVP Jan Batty at [email protected] or text 414-861-2202
Oshkosh, WI
August 23 - Welsh Weekend 1:00 pm Bethesda Cemetery Hunt, 479 Clairville Rd.; Peniel Chapel: 3:00 pm Eduardo Camwy talk about Welsh in Patagonia, 4:30 pm Meal $ at Peniel Chapel RSVP Lynette Booth 719-427-9239 or [email protected], 6:00 pm concert The Peniel Quartet and Covenant Bells; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd. (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh, WI
August 24 - 103rd Annual Gymanfa Ganu 2:30 pm; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd. (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh); Te bach to follow
Ottawa, ON
August 27-31. The North American Festival of Wales. With days of music, seminars, concerts, cinema, marketplace, tearoom and more. Don’t miss out. Fore more information: www.nafow.org
Email: [email protected]
Waukesha, WI
August 30-31 – Welsh booth at Wisconsin Highland Games spon. by The Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area, Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd.; entrance fee; Contact Joe & Alice Whitmore to volunteer: [email protected]
SEPTEMBER
ON-LINE
Sept (Tuesdays) - WSWNE’s Level 3 Welsh Conversation-on-Zoom at 5:00PM ET. For Zoom invite: WelshWNE.org/events
ON-LINE
Sept 15 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP WelshWNE.org/events
ENFIELD, CT
Sept 10 (Wednesday) - WSWNE’s Pub Quiz Night with the Red Dragon team at The Yarde Tavern on King Street at 6:00-9PM ET. Wear red!
Connecticut/Mass
September 19 (Friday) - Celebrate Owain Glyndwr Day with the Welsh Society of Western New England. Details and date to be confirmed in next Ninnau. A reading of Owain Glyndwr’s Pennal letter.
Oshkosh, WI
September 20 Sioe Dalent/Talent Show 6:00 pm; Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Rd., Oshkosh WI (7 mi. N of Rosendale, 5 mi. S of Oshkosh); Te bach to follow; To participate, contact Tom White: [email protected]
Mineral Point, WI
Mineral Point, WI September 28 - 6th Midwest Cornish Festival Gymanfa Ganu spon. by The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Assn. of Wisconsin, 2:30 pm; Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 High St.; Cornish tea to follow; Director: Chris Guy; Accompanist: Steve Jensen; wggaw.org
Mankato, MN
September 28 - 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Minnesota State Gymanfa Ganu 2:00 pm; First Presbyterian Church, 220 East Hickory Street; Te bach to follow; Director: Mari Morgan; Guest Choir: North American Welsh Choir (Côr Cymry Gogledd America); Contact: Laurie Williams [email protected]
ON-LINE
Sept 29 (Monday) - WSWNE’s Genealogy on Zoom 11:00am-12:30pm ET. If new to group pls RSVP via WelshWNE.org/events
OCTOBER
Dousman, WI
October 4 -The Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area 11:30 gathering/12:30 lunch/1:30 program. $20.00. All are welcome! Three Pillars, 314 East Village Court; Reservations: Gary Cox [email protected]
Cambria, WI
Cambria, WI October 12 - 80th Annual Cambria Gymanfa Ganu spon. by Cambria Gymanfa Ganu Assn. 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm; Cambria First Presbyterian Church, 121 W Florence St.; Supper between sessions ($); Director: Ann Lemmenes; Organist: Steve Jensen. Contact: Tom Williams [email protected], 608-432-1404
NOVEMBER
Portage, WI
November 9 - Christmas Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 pm; Portage Presbyterian Church, 120 W. Pleasant St.; Director: Rev. Joe Corbin; Accompanist: Steve Jensen; wggaw.org
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]