November 2009 invitation

Bret & Lynne Maukonen (Owen Sound, ON, Canada) spent 6 weeks in Guelph, Ontario and the returned to their house in Owen Sound to spend the winter in that area. Bret has begun work with Frank Street Baptist Church (Wiarton; 30km north of Owen Sound) as Interim Pastor. He had served there in 2006-2007 in [...]

October 2009 invitation

September 2009 invitation

If you are of Maukonen heritage, you may post a comment with information about your activities or news.
Joshua Maukonen (son of Terry and Linda; brother of Nicholas) was married to Jessica Barkey on Saturday, August 29 in Orillia, Ontario. Our congratulations to the couple and their families!

August 2009 invitation

This month the Maukonen Family Society reunion in going to take place (August 8 – 9) at Törmälä (www.tormala.fi) in Rautalampi (www.rautalampi.fi). It has been three years since the Society had its last reunion.
We wish the Maukonens gathering there a wonderful time together!

July 2009 invitation

Canada Day on July 1 and the Americans celebrate the “Declaration of Independence” on July 4 — what attracted some of our grandparents / great grandparents to come to North America? The Maukonen presence here is only two or three generations in the making.

June 2009 invitation

For people living outside of Finland, you can monitor Finnish news by visiting the English-language site of YLE at http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/news.

May 2009 invitation

In recent months, there has been more activity to gather pictures and stories about the Maukonens in Canada. Carloyn and Jackie (neé Maukonen; of Neil & Georgina) Azar have been initiating this work.
If anyone of Maukonen heritage has news (e.g., celebrations, moves, activities) to share with other Maukonens, please post a comment here.

April 2009 invitation

MAUKONEN FAMILY SOCIETY REUNION – 2009
The Maukonen Family Society reunion in going to take place on August 8 – 9, 2009 at Törmälä (www.tormala.fi) in Rautalampi (www.rautalampi.fi). It has been three years since the Society had its last reunion which was held in Jyväskylä.
An important bit of news is that the Society is going to [...]

March 2009 invitation

I was sent an article about Finnish temperament by my cousin Cathy (a cousin on my mother’s Ukranian side). Cathy’s mother (my Aunt Irene) was of Finnish descent.
This article is from Psychology Today, Jan./Feb. 2007 and published online at http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20070116-000004.html
Omissa oloissaan – No Need for Words
Finnish people are defined by silence. Is that healthy?
Merete Mazzarella, [...]

February 2009 invitation

It is good to see a number of Maukonens (and those of Maukonen heritage with different family names) making use of different social media (e.g., Facebook). We’re making increased connections through that venue.
As a reminder, past editions of “Sanoma Maukonen” are posted on this site.
You are also invited to provide updates and news notes about [...]