Pulla, piirakkas and pancakes

BY JUDI KOSKI

One of the most talked about and sought after items at the Finlandia Village Mayfair is the Finnish home-baking.

Liz Bivens, Finlandia Village accounting clerk and event volunteer says, "People come in swarms for our Finnish pulla (sweet coffee bread), our piirakkas (which are a traditional Finnish pastry with rice filling), our crepe-like Finnish pancakes cooked on the spot, and our mojakka (a traditional Finnish meat and potato soup)."

As well, the seniors who live at Finlandia Village keep themselves busy knitting, weaving Finnish rag rugs, as well as creating other delightful arts and crafts, which will also be for sale.

Mayfair also promises lots of fun for the younger set who can participate in games, face-painting and a talent show. Another amazing thing to see is a local spinner who will have her spinning wheel beside the petting zoo llamas. She will spin their fur into yarn.  And don't forget the gigantic yard sale.

The Mayfair proceeds will go towards supporting Finnish Exchange Students and Majatalo.

Majatalo means "Inn" in Finnish and this building was designed to bring a taste of Finnish design and culture to Sudbury. It opened in January 2008 with the purpose of offering short-term housing to seniors until their permanent home in Finlandia Village becomes available.

As well, those visiting relatives, exchange students,  Finnish War Veterans  and visiting Finnish dignitaries all find comfortable accommodation at Majatalo.

The staff and residents at Finlandia Village invite everyone to come and enjoy a great family day with them on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Finlandia Village is located at 233 Fourth Avenue, in Sudbury.  For more information phone 524-3137.