November

November 2012
Program
– The MetClub is an international organization for cultural, social and educational programs in Stuttgart. –
Our modest yearly membership fee entitles members to discounts for cultural/educational program entrance fees.
The Club’s lively and active members organize most of the interesting programs themselves.
Membership is not required to attend programs – so just join in, we’d like to meet you!
SUNDAY
Nov 4th
10:00 h
Grand Cafe Planie
Charlottenplatz 17
SUNDAY BREAKFAST AT GRAND CAFE PLANIE
Join us for breakfast at popular Grand Café Planie. Chose your breakfast from the menu and
enjoy it with a hot chocolate or with one of the delicious coffees.
Stuttgart
This is an opportunity to enjoy conversation and to make new friends - new guests are very
welcome! A table will be booked in the name of the Metropolitan Club.
U-Bahn:
Charlottenplatz
Pls. register with Barbara Faust ([email protected] / 0175 873 1609) by Oct 31st.
TUESDAY
Nov 6th
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2012: VOTING NIGHT PARTY
19:00 h
Haus des Landtags
Konrad-AdenauerStraße 3, Stuttgart
U-Bahn:
Charlottenplatz
Who will be the next U.S. president? The Deutsch-Amerikanische Zentrum and the “Landeszentrale für politische Bildung” invite you to join their entertaining Election Night Party!
Get to know more about how the U.S. voting system works, enjoy snacks plus live music and
listen to experts (including our own Dennis O’Donohue) analyzing the candidates, campaigns and
voters while forecasting the winners and discussing the impact of the Congressional races.
For more information pls. visit: www.daz.org/Veranstaltungen.html
Number of participants is limited, it’s required to register by email: [email protected]
TUESDAY
Nov 13th
19:30 h
Sophies Brauhaus
Marienstr. 28
Stuttgart
U-Bahn:
Rotebühlplatz
S-Bahn: Stadtmitte
TUESDAY
Nov 20th
18.45 h
Main Entrance
Stadtbibliothek
Stuttgart
Mailänder Platz 1
U-Bahn: Türlenstr.
TUESDAY
Nov 27th
INTERNATIONAL GET TOGETHER @ Sophie’s Brauhaus
Join us for our get-together to meet friends, for some good conversation and loads of laughter.
New guests are welcome!
A table in Sophie’s Brauhaus is reserved in the name of the Metropolitan Club. However, from
past experience we can say that you just have to look out for the big friendly crowd.
Pls. make sure to register with [email protected] by Nov 9th so we have an idea of
how large a table to reserve.
GUIDED TOUR THROUGH THE NEW LIBRARY STUTTGART
Have you been to Stuttgart’s new city library? Designed by Korean Eun Young Yi, you’ll find lots
of impressive and forward-looking touches.
During our guided tour (in English) with head Ingrid Bussmann we’ll discover main aspects of its
architectural concept, get an overview of their supply and how to use it.
This is a joint program with the Stuttgart Conversation Club. No entrance or guidance fee.
Number of participants is limited, it’s required to register with Manuela Fischer
([email protected] / 0163 4406198) by Nov 15th.
DELICIOUS - SOUTH AMERICAN DESSERTS
19:30 h
Let’s go on a trip through the South American cuisine, its variety of desserts with unusual names
and flavors. Diana Marcano from Venezuela will proudly present her favorite dishes to us.
DAZ Stuttgart
Charlottenplatz 17
If you have further questions pls. contact Diana ([email protected]) directly.
U-Bahn:
Charlottenplatz
www.metclub.de
Metropolitan Club Stuttgart e.V.
Postfach 10 32 03 | 70028 Stuttgart
[email protected]
Member of the DeutschAmerikanisches Zentrum (DAZ)/
James-F.-Byrnes-Institut
Volksbank Stuttgart
Konto 10 77 91 005
BLZ 600 901 00
Coming up:
Sunday
Dec 9th
10:00 h
Stuttgart
Hauptbahnhof
VISIT TO THE ALTSTADT AND CHRISTMAS MARKET IN ULM
Every year something very special happens at the Münsterplatz in Ulm: Their famous Christmas
Market! Metclub member Thomas Markl would like to be your guide to explore this annual event
and give us a small tour of the old town and other worthwhile attractions.
We are meeting at 10:00 h, the train to Ulm is leaving 10:32 h from track 14.
Our return trip to Stuttgart is scheduled for about 18:00 h (arriving 19 h -19.30 h).
Cost: We will be sharing Baden-Württemberg-Tickets, approx. 4 Euros p. P.
Save the date! You will get more information how to register with our next newsletter.
Saturday
Dec 15th
16:00 h / 18:00 h
MetClub CHRISTMAS PARTY
Get into Christmas Swing with our MetClub Christmas party! This year we will start with a winter
walk around the Waldau in Stuttgart Degerloch. We will meet in front of the Restaurant (5 minute
walk from the metro station).
Grieche im Grünen
Georgiiweg 16
Stuttgart-Degerloch Those who cannot make it for the walk can join us later (18:00 h) at “Der Grieche im Grünen”:
http://www.luftbad.de ; please bring a small wrapped gift to exchange with others (max. 10 Euro).
U-Bahn: (U7) to
final stop Waldau
FRI - SUN
21st-23rd Dec
Pls. register with Dennis O’Donohue (mobile: 01629824870, [email protected]) by Dec 8th.
TRADITIONAL "TSCHENGLA" SNOW WEEKEND
Join our international weekend in the Vorarlberg region! We will leave Stuttgart on Friday
afternoon/evening for 1.5 days of skiing, sledding and snow hiking. We stay at a mountain hostel
at 1200m elevation with self-catering facilities. To get there we will organize car pooling.
Costs: about 60 € (2 nights in a 2, 4 or 6-bed room in the hostel), 10 € for dinner & car pooling.
Please register ASAP with Götz Stelzenmüller ([email protected]) and
Georg Mallebrein ([email protected]) by sending them both an email.
Your reservation must be confirmed by a fee of 20 €, further details sent after your registration.
HOW TO FIND US
A German-American club with international membership.
The members:
People from all walks of life, especially between 18 and 35.
Club language:
English for all official programs.
Activities:
Cultural and social activities, fun and entertainment, weekend trips and
whatever you suggest. The members & their ideas keep the club alive.
President:
Dennis O’Donohue, 0162 – 982 4870, [email protected]
Vice President:
Doug Barnes, 0711– 6562.0537, [email protected]
Program Manager:
Manuela Fischer, 0163 – 44 06 198, [email protected]
Membership Chair:
Martin Moser, 0711 – 88 95 871, [email protected]
Hauptbahnhof
Neues
Schloss
Karlsplatz
Konra
d-Aden
Str. auer-
We are:
Königst
raße
Pedest
riants
Area
ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN CLUB
Charlottenplatz
The programs marked “DAZ“ (Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum), are at Charlottenplatz 17 (Amadeus Building).
To get there, enter the courtyard of the complex from the side facing the ”Altes Schloss”, turn right to entrance 3 at the round tower in the
courtyard corner, go up the stairs to the top floor.
In case of an accident, neither the Metropolitan Club Stuttgart e. V. nor the organizers of events assume any responsibility.
The Metropolitan Club Stuttgart e. V. will also take no responsibility for accidents at transportation from or to club events.
The Metropolitan Club Stuttgart e. V. is a non-profit organization. Club contributions are tax-deductible.
www.metclub.de
Metropolitan Club Stuttgart e.V.
Postfach 10 32 03 | 70028 Stuttgart
[email protected]
Member of the DeutschAmerikanisches Zentrum (DAZ)/
James-F.-Byrnes-Institut
Volksbank Stuttgart
Konto 10 77 91 005
BLZ 600 901 00