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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

October 2017

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Dear Members and friends of the German Canadian Club

The beautiful September weather we have experienced is more conducive to the lazy days of

Summer. I for one will not complain about these beautiful hot, sunny days that we have been

graced with. The GCFC and the Tennis Club have extended their programs to take advantage of

this wonderful weather. The GCFC will conclude their year with their annual banquet in November.

The GCC Choir Lyra continue their weekly practice sessions in preparation for their fall and winter

events. Our Friday dinner events are back on the event calendar. The Accordion Club is back every

4th Thursday of the month. Don’t forget the Friday night Stammtisch and Skat night. Our Seniors

Group is busy all year round with various events such as Kaffeeklatsch, Bingo and Crafts.

The German Canadian Club is preparing for many upcoming indoor activities and events for all our

members, their families and friends. Our most popular event for October is the GCC Oktoberfest.

Just recently, the Government of Canada declared October to be German Heritage Month, and the

nine days commencing the Friday before Thanksgiving, every year,Oktoberfest. Through the hard

work of our Oktoberfest Committee we will be hosting an event even better than in 2016. The

interest in this event is phenomenal and group sales for the Saturday are very promising. Ticket

sales have already started and our Saturday tickets are being already selling at a fast pace. Friday

sales are also very good. I encourage everyone to make every effort to attend our Oktoberfest.

Once again, the GCC Oktoberfest is being partially sponsored by Hacker Pschorr brewery as you

will see when you come to the Club on October 20th or 21

st. Please be aware that this event is a

19+ event. No minors will be admitted.

With day to day pub business at the Club slightly waning over the Fall and Winter months, our Club

business hours will be reduced. The Club will be open regularly Thursday and Friday. Weekend

hours will be for special events. Check out all our postings to ensure that you will not forget any of

the many events the German Canadian Club has to offer.

Jürgen Belle, President GCC

Newsletter

Donations

We would like to thank our Special Events

Group for their generous donations. The

money will be used towards the purchase

of new windows.

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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, October 6, 12 & 27

Everyone is welcome at all events.

Events in November

Friday 3 Kitchen Open 5 pm

Friday 3 Swing London/ Dance

8 pm

Saturday 4 Dance 8 pm

Sunday 5 Seniors Kaffeeklatsch

2 pm

Thursday 9 Craft Group 1 pm


8 pm

Friday 17 Christmas Market

5 pm

Saturday 18 Christmas Market

10 am

Sunday 19 Christmas Market

11 am

Wednesday 22 Bingo 2 pm

Thursday 23 Accordion Club 7 pm

Friday 24 Swing London 8 pm

Friday 24 Roast Beef Dinner

5:30 pm


Sunday 1 Seniors Kaffeeklatsch

2 pm


8 pm

Saturday 7 Dance 8 pm



8 pm

Saturday 14 Irish Folk Dance 8 pm

Sunday 15 Special Events Kaffeeklatsch

2 pm

Wednesday 18 Bingo 2 pm

Friday 20 Oktoberfest 7 pm

Saturday 21 Oktoberfest 7 pm


Thursday 26 Accordion Club 7 pm


8 pm

Events October

Do you enjoy German Food?

Our kitchen will be open after our

Kaffeeklatsch on

Sunday, October15th

After 5pm




Oktoberfest Dance to the tunes of “Alpine Echo” and be

entertained by the “Cracovia Polish Song & Dance

Ensemble” on Friday and the “KW Schuhplattler &

Folkdancers” on Saturday.

Tickets are available at the German Club and online at

www.onstagedirect.com.

The History of Oktoberfest

Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I,

was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-

Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of

Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on

the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the

happy royal event. The fields have been named

Theresienwiese ("Theresa's fields") in honor of the

Crown Princess ever since, although the locals have

since abbreviated the name simply to the "Wies'n".

Horse races in the presence of the Royal Family

marked the close of the event that was celebrated as

a festival for the whole of Bavaria. The decision to re-

peat the horse races in the subsequent year gave rise

to the tradition of the Oktoberfest.


Roast Beef Dinner

Mark your calendar for our upcoming

Roast Beef Dinner on Friday, Nov. 24th. This dinner

event is part of our “Raising Our Roof” fundraising initiative.

Come to enjoy a delicious meal of Roast Beef, Rutabagas, Green Beens,

Potatoes, Cake, Coffee & Tea prepared by our GCC Board member Friedhelm

Hoffmann.

We will be offering live entertainment, a special guest speaker from the

German Consulate, a Silent Auction and a 50/50 draw.

Tickets: $30,-

Christkindl Market Nov.17th-19th

Friday, Nov. 17th: 5pm-8pm

Saturday, Nov. 18th: 10am– 6pm

Sunday, Nov. 19th: 11am-5pm

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

We would like to welcome Zach Olsen

as a new member to our club.

New Members

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For further information please contact Christine Heinemann Gijzen:

[email protected] 519.433.2901

MARKET PLACE

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Gerhard Metzger

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

“He was a wise man who invented beer.”

(Plato)

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