October 2009 - the Schwaben Club!

For the Kitchener Schwaben Club & Community
October 2009
www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com
WICHTIGE DATEN 2009
Oktoberfest
9-17-Oct All Halls
Halloween Party
30-Oct
Schwaben Hall
The Golden Keys
Ladies’ Auxilliary Gründungsfest
21-Nov
Main Hall
The Golden Keys
Christmas Lunch
13-Dec
Main Hall
New Year’s Eve
31-Dec
TBD
Impressum
IMPRESSUM
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Druckausgabe:
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Schwaben Club
1668 King Street East
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2G 2P1
Telefon
519-742-7979
The Golden Keys
Hauptredakteur
Peter Speckner
Graphische Gestaltung
Catherine Thompson
Please forward all newsletter
submissions to:
Berichterstatterin
Wera Dennis
Telephone (519) 894-6695 or
[email protected]
Bericht des Präsidenten
Sommer im September, ja ich glaube er ist da. Hoffen wir,
dass das Wetter eine ganze Weile schön bleibt. Vielleicht
den ganzen September und Oktober. Das wäre schön.
Im September hatten wir zwei Veranstaltungen, eine
auswärts und die andere hier in unserem Klub. Am
5. 6. und 7. September, dem „Labour Day Weekend“
fand der Tag der Donauschwaben in Sterling Heights,
Michigan statt. Ich kann nur sagen „einmalig“. Was für
ein schöner Klub und Anlagen. Die Besucherzahl war
jeden Tag sehr gut, ich würde auf 1500 bis 2000 Kinder,
Jugendliche und Erwachsene schätzen. Der Einmarsch
war sehr emotional mit all den jungen Leuten und
alle Donauschwaben. Es war einfach großartig. Unser
Klub war mit unserer Kindergruppe, den Schwaben
Dancers und den Donau Dancers sehr gut vertreten.
Der Höhepunkt war natürlich als unsere Schwaben
Dancers gebeten wurden die Tanzvorstellung ihrer
bekannten „Ramstein“ Interpretation am Ende aller
Veranstaltungen der Tanzgruppen zu wiederholen. Es
war wirklich eine Ehre und sie haben es vorzüglich geschafft. Der große Beifall von über 1000 am Ende der
Vorstellung war die Belohnung. Das ganze Wochenende
wurde von freiwilligen Helfern durchgeführt und dass
muss man gesehen haben, um es anerkennen und
schätzen zu können. Gut gemacht „Carpathia Club“!
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das dieses Jahr in unserer großen „Main Hall“ gefeiert
wurde. Ja, wir können stolz auf die Besucherzahl sein
und ich danke jedem der anwesend war. Ich bedanke
mich auch bei all den Gruppen und jedem einzelnen der
sich Zeit nahm, egal in welcher Kapazität, auszuhelfen
um diese Veranstaltung das zu machen was sie war, erfolgreich und unterhaltsam für jedermann.
Die nächste Veranstaltung ist das Oktoberfest und wir
hoffen, dass wir viele von euch Mitglieder während der
neun Tage sehen. Lasst uns versuchen, dies das allezeit
beste Oktoberfest zu machen. Bitte kommt doch und genießt die Musik der Golden Keys und der Schwaben 6 aus
Deutschland. Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi !!!
Phil Neidert
Präsident
President’s Report
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Summer in September – yes, I think it finally arrived. Let’s hope it will last for at least some
time. Can we ask for all of September and
October? Let’s try.
Well, in September we had two main functions,
one away and the other here at our club. On
Labour Day Weekend, September 5, 6 and 7 –
Tag der Donauschwaben – in Sterling Heights,
Michigan. I can only say “wow”, what a beautiful club and grounds. Each day was well attended, my guess 1500 – 2000 children, youth and
adults. The march in was very emotional with so
many young people and all “Donauschwaben”.
It was simply awesome. Our club was well represented by our Kindergruppe, Schwaben Dancers
and Donau Dancers. The highlight, of course,
was when our Schwaben Dancers were asked
to give a repeat performance of their famous
“Ramstein” interpretation at the end of all the
dance groups performances. It was in deed an
honour and they nailed it. A standing ovation
by some 1000 or more at the end was their reward. The overall weekend was completely carried out by volunteers and this too has to be seen
so it can be assessed and appreciated. Well done
“Carpathia Club”.
Ourotherfunctionwasourannual“Kirchweihfest”.
This year in our large Main Hall and yes, we can
be proud of the attendance and I thank everyone
who came. I also thank all the groups and individuals who gave of their time, in whatever capacity, to help to make this event what it was, successful and enjoyable for everyone.
Next up will be Oktoberfest and we are hoping
to see a lot of you members during these nine
days. Let’s make it the best ever. Please come
to enjoy the music by the Golden Keys and the
Schwaben 6 from Germany.
Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi !!!
Philip Neidert
President
Manager’s Report
“What’s Going On” October 2009
Ticket sales for Oktoberfest went very well.
We should be very proud of the fact that the
Schwaben Club is considered one of the premier
and popular Festhalls in the Kitchener-Waterloo
area. The atmosphere, staff, food, fun and bands
make us a favourite stop during Oktoberfest.
Next up will be the Abbamania & BeeGee’s
Show on November 28th. I promise, if you come,
you will love this Dinner and Show. Tickets are
already selling. So, come in and buy your ticket
and pick your table for a great evening out.
Till next month.
Don Egley
Manager
Donau Dancers in Detroit
Labour Day weekend, the Donau Dancers visited the Carpathia Club in Sterling Heights
Michigan, for the annual „Landestreffen“.
As in other years, it was a fantastic time had by
all of us! The Carpathia Club did a fabulous job
of hosting the event, with something for everyone, young and old.
Once again we got to reunite with friends from
Ontario, to California and parts in between! It
was nice to see so many familiar faces from previous years.
The dance groups performing over the course of
the weekend provided top-notch entertainment,
as usual, and were well received by everyone in
attendance.
We couldn‘t have asked for better weather all
weekend as well! Warm sunny days and comfortable nights, made the whole experience that
much more enjoyable!
Next year, this event moves to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, and our group is already looking
forward to participating again!
Joel Wideman
Secretary Donau Dancers
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Kindergruppe and
Jugendgruppe
This year our group travelled to Detroit for Tag
der Donauschwaben 2009. A special thank you
to the families that participated: Beckett Family,
Hanke Family, Kahnke Family, McBride Family,
Schaadt Family, Speckner Family and Watchorn
Family. It was a spectacular weekend with beautiful weather and celebrations. The children got
to meet others dancers their age and part-take
in a workshop with them. Our group is already
looking forward to Philadelphia in 2010.
What a fun time our group had at this year’s
Kirchweih Celebration on September 12, 2009.
The children enjoyed showing off their new
“Trachts” to all our members, family and friends.
We also had a new dance that the children have
been working on since last year. It involves flower arches and is displayed as their new march in.
Well done dancers! A sincere thank you to our
Frauengruppe for their raffle donation made to
our group.
I would like to personally thank Johanne
Watchorn our Costume/Performance Director
and her family for all their help and dedication
to our group this past year. Johanne has helped
in the organization of our new “Trachts”, flower arches, and Kirchweih Celebration ribbons.
Johanne’s enthusiasm and eagerness is admired.
Thank you Johanne.
Our group would like to wish Jennifer Offak best
baby wishes and thank her for all her hard work and
patience with our dancers. We welcome Andrea
and Lena Adam as our new instructors and trust
this year will fun and exciting for our dancers!
Kindergruppe/Jugendgruppe Committee
2009/2010
Lisa Schaadt
President
[email protected]
Johanne Watchorn
Costume/Performance Director
Kathy Beckett
Treasurer
Tara McBride & Lea Becker
Secretaries
Our group is looking for more youth group members (ages 8-15). Please let us know if you are interested in joining.
Geburtstage Für Oktober
Allen Mitgliedern des Kitchener Schwabenklubs,
die im Monat Oktober Geburtstag feiern
Herzlichen Glückwunsch und das Beste im
neuen Lebensjahr.
Name
Kessel, Wolfgang
Kiefer, Irma
Ewe, Heidi
Kremer, Ingrid
Preissler, Gertraud
Marzinko, Walter
Sertic, Helma
Adam, Magdalena
Harvey, Katherine
Engardt, Michael
Zai, Maria
Altmayer, Franz
Gerhs, Henry B. Jr.
Kretschmann, Henry
Heffner, Willy
Schwartz, Josef M.
Mayer, Mary M.
Stefan, Andreas
Neidenbach, Herold
Hild, John
Meadus, Sylvia
Huber, Wilhelm
Nowak, Diana
Stager, Jeff
Schaman, Simon
Haas, Hermine
Becker, Lisa
Zepf, Katharina
Schwartz, Lorentz
Kunz, Katharina
Sieber, Joseph
Weiss, Anton
Olah, Christine
Lutz, Annie
Schattka, Hans
Wishing everyone a Safe
Thanksgiving!
See you all at Oktoberfest!
Lisa Schaadt
Kindergruppe and Jugendgruppe President
[email protected]
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Schwaben Dancers
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This past Labour Day weekend, the Schwaben
Dancers were proud to attend Tag der
Donauschwaben in Detroit, Michigan – along
with the Kindergruppe, the Donau Dancers
and other club members from Kitchener. Tag
der Donauschwaben is an annual event, where
Donauschwabens from all over North America,
gather together to share in our culture, dances
and friendship. The Schwaben Dancers performed 3 dances on both Saturday and Sunday.
Our newer dance, “Rammertanz”, - which is performed to rock music but consists of traditional
dance choreography – was received with great
enthusiasm. We were asked to perform an encore of this dance so that all of the dance groups
could watch – we received a standing ovation by
a full house! A number of people videotaped
our performance and posted it on YouTube
(www.youtube.com). Overall, the weekend was lots
of fun – and it was great to see old friends and
great to meet new ones! It was exciting to watch
the Kindergruppe and Donau Dancers participate as well! The Schwaben Dancers are looking forward to Philadelphia, where this festival
will take place next year!
On Saturday, September 12th, the Schwaben
Dancers attended the Frauengruppe’s Kirchweih.
We were happy to help the ladies, by serving the
meal, selling raffle tickets and assisting with the
rosemary bush auction. It was great to have the
Kindergruppe perform and join in with the processional. We performed some of our dances,
including “Oma” and “Rammertanz”. The music was provided by the Golden Keys, and there
were lots of raffle prizes to go around.
The Schwaben Dancers have a special performance coming up, at the Casino Rama Hotel,
in Orillia. We will be providing entertainment
for the evening, for the Orillia Soldiers Memorial
Hospital Foundation Gala Ball. We will be
dancing 4 different performances throughout
the night, and are excited for the opportunity to
share our culture outside of our community.
Oktoberfest is quickly approaching, and the
Schwaben Dancers are practising, and getting
ready for this busy, but fun festival! Our dance
group is selling Onkel Hans Lottery tickets, as a
fundraiser, so please contact your local Schwaben
Dancer for your tickets!!
Andrea Speckner
Congratulations
Grandma &
Grandpa!!
On Sunday, September 13th, Mary and
Jacob Adam celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary surrounded by family and
friends. The celebration took place in their
backyard - and the weather was wonderful.
There was lots of delicious, homemade food
and barbecued meat. Eric and Mike Offak
(of the Golden Keys) provided great music
to dance to, and lots of fun entertainment.
Adam Cook accompanied them for a few
songs, with his accordion. Mary & Jacob had
some of their family from Germany visiting,
and we were happy to have them join us for
this amazing milestone!
Andrea Speckner
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Congratulations
Hollie Meadus &
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They will be married on
November 14, 2009
Hollie is the daughter of
Sylvia & Paul Meadus
and the granddaughter of
Ludwig & Hilde Seiler
Frauengruppe Kirchweih
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
There are now 2 ways to receive the
Nachrichten.
1. It can be mailed to your home at a
cost of $20.00 for 2010. Please call the
office at 519-742-7979 to put your name
and address on the mailing list.
2. Pick up the Nachrichten at the
Schwaben Club at a cost of $1.00 per
issue.
We hope that our members will
help the Club cover the cost of this
valuable newsletter.
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Kitchener Schwaben Club
1668 King St. E.
Kitchener, ON N2G 2P1
TEL: 519-742-7979
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ADMISSION $
ADMISSION ONLY $
Friday, Oct 9
Saturday, Oct 10
Sunday, Oct 11
6pm-1am
4pm-1am
11am-5pm
24.50
27.00
17.00
14.00
16.50
6.50
Monday, Oct 12
Tuesday, Oct 13
Wednesday, Oct 14
Thursday, Oct 15
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday, Oct 17
CLOSED
CLOSED
5pm-11pm
5pm-1am
6pm-1am
4pm-1am
FAMILY DAY
including meal
We recommend that you arrive before 6:30 pm.
Tickets are available at the Schwaben Club office during regular hours;
Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.
You can also order by phone with credit card payment; pick up at the
office before date or upon arrival on date.
www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com
E N T E RTA I N M E N T B Y
free for children
12 yrs and under
17.00
17.00
24.50
30.00
FAX: 519-742-0004
EMAIL: [email protected]
‘The Golden Keys’
and
the ‘Schwaben 6’
6.50
6.50
14.00
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Lang, Barbara
(nee Tuerr)
1918 - 2009
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday
September 9, 2009 at Freeport Health
Centre of Grand River Hospital at
the age of 91 years.Devoted wife of
the late Nikolaus (1982). Much loved
mother of Nick P. Lang and his wife
Donna Schill and Marianne Lang.
Cherished Oma of Nikolaus J. Lang
and Lisa M. Lang. Survived by her
brother Paul Tuerr.
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FOR SALE
BINGO SUPPLIES, Magnetic wand + 100
chips $10; 200 magnetic chips $6; 100
magnetic chips $4.00
Call Cathy Thompson 519-569-7824
To add an item please contact the
Schwaben Club at 519-742-7979. or send
an email to [email protected]
Schwaben Club Keller Restaurant
Hours of Operation
Friday and Saturday (1st & 2nd weekend) - 11:30am until 11:00pm
Sunday and Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Lunch Only – 11:30am to 3:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday - 11:30am to 10:00pm
Full Oktoberfest menu is available
Schnitzel
Cabbage Rolls,
Oktoberfest Special
Vegetarian
as well as a Kid’s menu.
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742-7979
We carry all types of beer
including many German
varieties.
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Warum hat ein Schwabe eine leere Weinflasche
im Kühlschrank?
Es könnte ja einmal jemand kommen der keinen
Durst hat.
Jetzt haben Wissenschaftler festgestellt: „Adam
war ein Schwabe!“:
Adam sitzt im Paradies. Ihm ist langweilig, und so
Schwaben Club
1668 King Street East
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2G 2P1
sagt er eines Tages zum lieben Gott: „Kannst Du
mir nicht jemanden machen, der nett, schön und
intelligent, und zum Liebhaben ist?“
Antwort: „Ja, klar dafür brauchte ich allerdings
deinen rechten Arm und dein linkes Bein!“
Nach kurzen Überlegen fragt Adam: „Was kriege
ich denn für eine Rippe?“