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German Canadian Club
1 Cove Road, London, Ontario N6J 1H7 Tel: (519) 433-2901 E-mail: [email protected] www.germancanadianclublondon.com
January 2018
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
Dear members and friends of the German Canadian Club, Winter has arrived and not with a whisper but a roar. I hope everyone was prepared and was not lulled by the non-seasonal weather we had up until December 12th. 2017 was another busy year, much busier than the previous year. I hope many of you, your family and friends were able to visit the Club and enjoy the many events that the Club had to offer during 2017. We have had many successful events, too many to mention, but I am very happy to report that the GCC has achieved a number of milestones this past year; We had the most successful 2-day Oktoberfest to date Our 3-day Christkindl Market attendance surpassed all previous attendance records Our Special Events Kaffeeklatsch events have become sold out events to the point we have to add additional
tables on a regular basis. At this time, I would like to highlight one of our newer events, our 2nd annual Roast Beef Fundraising Dinner and silent auction. Our special guest speaker, the German Consul General Mr. Fahrenholtz, presented an interesting and enlightening speech about future German business interests in the City of London. This event would not have been possible without the hard work of our Board members, Friedhelm Hoffman (did all the food preparation) and his helpers Ricardo Hoffmann, Ruth Peterson, Jean Jacobi and Louise Kopp from his local church as well as Christine Heinemann-Gijzen and the Seniors Group. As you all know the Club can no longer depend on the lucrative revenue generating events from days of yore. Our weekly Saturday night dance, Karnival, Hawaiian Night, Reeperbahn Dance and other well attended events are no longer offered due to an extreme drop in attendance. So, we have to find other programs and events that attract more patrons on a regular basis. I hope many of you were able to attend our GCC Christmas Concert on the 17th with our Chor Lyra performing many songs for this festive time of the year. I am sure you enjoyed all that our Club offered on this day. Our last event, as you may already know, is our New Years Eve celebration. This is our last major event for 2017 and I hope that you will take the time to attend and help us “ring” in the New Year 2018 with your family and friends and enjoy the music of the Edelweis Trio. Included in the price of admission are party favors, champagne toast and a delicious cold buffet. Please be aware that tickets must be purchased in advance and walk-ins will not be accepted. With the lean months of January and February soon upon us I invite you all to come to the Club during our business hours, attend our special events and support us any way you can. On behalf of the GCC Board we wish you, your family and friends a very Happy and prosperous New Year. Juergen Belle, President
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Everyone is welcome at all events.
Events in January
Friday 5 Swing London/ Dance
8 pm
Saturday 6 Dance 8 pm
Sunday 7 Seniors Kaffeeklatsch
2 pm
Thursday 11 Craft Group 1 pm
Friday 12 Swing London/ Dance
8 pm
Sunday 14 Special Events Kaffeeklatsch
2 pm
Wednesday 17 Bingo 2 pm
Friday 19 Swing London 8 pm
Thursday 25 Craft Group 1 pm
Thursday 25 Accordion Club 7 pm
Friday 26 Swing London 8 pm
Sunday 28 Special General Meeting
2 pm Friday 2
Swing London/ Dance
8 pm
Saturday 3 Dance 8 pm
Sunday 4 Seniors Kaffeeklatsch
2 pm
Friday 9 Swing London/ Dance
8 pm
Saturday 10 Irish Folk Dance 8 pm
Sunday 11 Special Events Kaffeeklatsch
2 pm
Thursday 15 Craft Group 1 pm
Friday 16 Swing London/ Dance
8 pm
Wednesday 21 Bingo 2 pm
Thursday 22 Accordion Club 7 pm
Friday 23 Swing London 8 pm
Events in February
We would like to thank
Ursula Fischer, Beate Gundert,
Paul Potter, Narine Seerattan and
Anna Turkiewicz
for their donations.
Donations
Dances are open to the public and everybody is welcome. No partner or experience required.
Admission is $13 General or $10 Student. Payment
at the door may be done by Cash or Credit Card.
Schedule is as follows:
Doors Open: 7:30pm Beginner Lesson: 8:00-8:30 pm Music plays: 8:30 – 11:00 pm
For any inquiry sent us an email at [email protected]
Upcoming dances: Friday, January 5, 12, 19 & 26
Do you enjoy German Food?
Our kitchen will be open on:
Date: Sunday, January 14th Time: 5pm & 6:30pm Price: $17,- (plus HST)
On the menu: Schnitzel Rouladen Goulash (served with 2 side dishes)
With reservation only!
(519) 433-2901 or
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Please remember to renew your
membership.
Club News
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year with us at the German Canadian Club!
Entertainment provided by the “Edelweiss Trio”. Party favours, light buffet at 10:30pm & champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets: $50,-/$40,- for members.
Advance tickets only!
Tickets can be purchase at the German Canadian Club or online at www.onstagedirect.com
CLUB HOURS
BAR
Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 6 pm-closing
Friday 6 pm-closing
Saturday open for events
Sunday open for events
Tennis (HJ Rosell) 519-472-9105
May to September Everyday 8 am - 8pm
Soccer (Jürgen Belle) 519-860-5502 [email protected]
For field bookings & training schedule visit: www.gcfclondon.com
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Hall Rental
For information on our hall rental rates for members
and non-members, please contact:
Christine Heinemann Gijzen
(519) 433-2901
Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday
9am-12pm
(519) 433-2901 [email protected]
Club President
Jürgen Belle
519-860-5502 [email protected]
Catering available: Anna Turkiewicz (519) 495 7753
Special Events (Marlene Hoche-Davidson) (519) 872-3338 [email protected]
Seniors Group (Evelyn Striegl) 519-685-6693 or (Dieter Marienwald) 519-455-2339 Events take place all year round.
Choir (Hans Sandker) 519-245-1922 Every Monday 8-10 pm [email protected] www.lyrachoir.com
The German Language School London
Wheable Centre for Adult Education 70 Jacqueline St. Room A220
London ON N5Z 3P7
Offers instruction for Adults, Elementary & High School Students
Saturday mornings, 9-12, September - June
For further information:
Beate Gundert: (519) 433-0766 or (519) 432-8625
Ilse Spangenberg: (519) 769-2338
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by more than 700 people
For further information please contact Christine Heinemann Gijzen:
[email protected] 519.433.2901
MARKET PLACE
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Metzger Meat Products
180 Brock Avenue
Hensall, Ontario Canada
Phone: 519-262-3130
Fax: 519-262-2584
E-mail: [email protected]
Publisher of the Newsletter: German Canadian Club
Tel: 519.433.2901
“And now we welcome the New Year.Full of things that
have never been.”
(Rainer Maria Rilke)