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SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 2019 FEB 01 SATURDAY KAPPENABEND! 7:00PM – 10:00PM FEB 06 THURSDAY SCHNITZEL NIGHT 6:00PM – 9:00PM FEB 07 FRIDAY DJ NIGHT WITH TOM & CHRIS 7:00PM – 10:00PM FEB 08 SATURDAY WINTER JAGERABEND 6:00PM – 9:00PM FEB 09 SUNDAY SINGERS’ SPAGHETTI DINNER 1:00PM – 6:00PM FEB 11 TUESDAY BREWERS’ ROUNDTABLE 7:00PM – 9:00PM FEB 13 THURSDAY COOLER CLEANOUT! 6:00PM – 8:00PM FEB 13 THURSDAY GERMAN BOARD GAME NIGHT 7:30PM-10:00 PM FEB 14 FRIDAY VALENTINE’S DAY HAPPY HOUR 5:00PM – 7:00PM FEB 15 SATURDAY BUNDESLIGA LUNCH 12:30PM – 2:30PM FEB 16 SUNDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00AM – 2:00PM FEB 20 THURSDAY WORLD OF SCHNAPPS NIGHT 7:00PM – 9:00PM FEB 21 FRIDAY KOLNER KARNEVAL 7:00PM - 12:00AM FEB 22 SATURDAY PITTSBURGH STEIN SOCIETY MEETING 12:00PM – 2:00PM FEB 22 SATURDAY FASCHING BALL 5:30PM – 12:00AM FEB 24 MONDAY FOLK DANCING 7:30PM – 9:00PM FEB 24 MONDAY GENEALOGY MEETING 7:00PM – 9:00PM FEB 27 THURSDAY MEMBER DINNER AND MEETING ** 5:30PM – 9:00PM FEB 28 FRIDAY TRIVIA NIGHT 7:00PM – 10:00PM FEB 29 SATURDAY MOVIE NIGHT: CASABLANCA! RETURNS 7:00PM - 10:00PM LOOK AHEAD TO MARCH MAR 05 THURSDAY GLUHWEIN NIGHT 6:00PM – 9:00PM MAR 06 FRIDAY JAZZER BERLIN IN THE ‘SKELLER 7:00PM – 10:00PM MAR 10 TUESDAY TEUTONIA “HOMEBREW SOCIETY” MEETING 7:00PM - ?? MAR 13 FRIDAY FIRST LENTEN FISH FRY 5:30PM – 8:00PM MAR 14 SATURDAY ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND BALL ** 5:30PM – 12:00AM MAR 17 TUESDAY IRISH WHISKEY NIGHT 7:00PM – 9:00PM
** PLEASE NOTE – WHERE TRADITIONAL DRESS IS LISTED FOR EVENTS – IT IS REQUIRED THAT MEN WEAR A SUIT OR A SPORT COAT AND
DRESS SLACKS, NO JEANS OR TENNIS SHOES, AND MUST WEAR A COLLARED SHIRT. WOMEN SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY ATTIRED (NO JEANS).
ETHNIC GARB IS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE.
A brief talk on German Hunting customs and a short performance of Hunting songs with a traditional Jäghorn concludes the evening. In
March there is a Lenten Fish Fry, and we also have our Irish St. Pat-rick celebration dinner, and, of course, our usual lunches, brunches
and buffet dinners.
Our members will find many interesting events and programs from our groups, including some that welcome children. The groups are listed beneath the masthead of the News, and they are all enjoyable and welcoming. Just contact the individual listed and they will be happy to tell you all about the group and how to join it.
So!... Shake off the winter doldrums and enjoy the events during the next few months.
Look forward to seeing you at the club!
John
PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY John Erskine
As our new members have probably observed, Germany has MANY celebrations during the year, each with its own customs. Some are celebrated differently by region in Germany, but all are enjoyed with gusto! On February first, Teutonia kicks off the pre-liminary event leading to Fasching or Karneval. You can read about the traditional celebration later in this issue. It is one of the biggest Celebrations. We have three events - you should try to attend at least one – or all three of them!
We have some interesting and delicious dinners coming up. First is the Singers’ Spaghetti Dinner, a fundraiser for them. Then there is
Schnitzel night with several styles of this German favorite. Next is our Jägerabend (Hunters evening), which is a fine game dinner.
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THURSDAY, FEB 13TH 6:00PM – 8:00PM COOLER CLEANOUT!
Every so often it is necessary to reduce our “beer stock” (cans and bottles) to make room for new additions. Our overstock is your gain! A wide (and we mean wide) selection of brews will be on sale – from dark ales to light citrus mixes – at bargain basement prices. Come with a thirst!
FRIDAY, FEB 14TH 5:00PM – 7:00PM VALENTINE’S DAY HAPPY HOUR
Make Valentine’s Day memorable by joining us for a special Happy Hour. Every lady gets a flower! Enjoy a glass of wine or a great German beer – whatever the preference! Special music will flow throughout the evening as well. Bring your favorite Valentine and enjoy your club!
SATURDAY, FEB 15
12:30 PM – 2:30PM BUNDESLIGA LUNCH Dusseldorf vs Borussia Monchenglad-bach
SUNDAY, FEB16TH 11:00AM – 2:00 PM SUNDAY BRUNCH
Come feast on the famous Teutonia German Sunday Brunch, featur-ing both breakfast and lunch offerings. Price is $19.95 per person and guaranteed to please! Please make your reservations AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE to insure your place at the most popular Brunch in Pittsburgh!
THURSDAY, FEB 20TH 7:00PM – 9:00PM WORLD OF SCHNAPPS NIGHT
Ever wondered about those little glasses of liquid you see people in Germany drinking on a cold day or with their heavy meal? Can you say “Schnapps”? Come and try our selection of German and Austri-an schnapps! Some are a bit powerful so make sure you have a ride or a designated driver!
FRIDAY, FEB 21ST 7:00PM – 12:00AM KOLNER KARNEVAL
Join us in the Ratskeller for a fun celebration of a centuries old tra-ditional festival that is held annually in Cologne, Germany. The week-long festival, also called “the crazy days”, takes place be-tween Fat Thursday and Ash Wednesday, the last days to celebrate before the beginning of Lent.
Due to space limitations, only 100 tickets are available at $30 per person. They are only available at the bar and must be purchased prior to the event. Please note that this is an adults-only (over 21) event. Our event will be in true Cologne style featuring authentic beverages for purchase (one complimentary beverage is included in the price) such as our Kölsch beer (the only beer served at Karne-val), Killepitsch Schnapps and Sparkling Wine (wine similar to Prosecco). A special light appetizer buffet will be served that in-cludes many Cologne favorites. This is not a sit-down dinner. There will be a large open space to accommodate dancing and over-all merriment. There will be lively German Karneval music mixed with American favorites.
Costumes are a tradition and are highly encouraged. Please note that Karneval costumes are colorful and fun (not scary, like Hallow-een). An additional complimentary beverage will be provided for a proper costume. We will also have a special prize for the best cos-tume!
FEBRUARY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEB 1ST
7:00PM – 10:00PM KAPPENABEND!
Please join us for the traditional coming of Karneval with the Teu-tonia Männerchor Kappenabend. Wear your craziest hat and pre-pare yourself for an evening of fun and laughter. Music will be pro-vided by Mädel Jäger. A competition for the best hat(s) will be held, and the King and Queen of Karneval will be chosen that night as well. Don’t miss it!! Traditional food (Wurst and Brezln) will be available for purchase!
THURSDAY, FEB 6TH 6:00PM – 9:00PM SCHNITZEL NIGHT
Who doesn’t love a schnitzel?? Especially a Teutonia-prepared “riesen” schnitzel! Join us for a schnitzel served in several ways: Jäger, Ziguener, Rahm, etc.… the typical German favorites! And paired with your favorite German beer? You can’t beat it. Reserva-tions please!
FRIDAY, FEB 7TH
7:00PM – 10:00PM DJ NIGHT WITH TOM & CHRIS
Enjoy YOUR favorite tunes as DJ’s Tom and Chris take your re-quests all night long! Remember that song you loved but haven’t heard in years? I’ll bet they can find it! Try to stump the DJ! And while you are chilling out to the tunes, relax with a cold German brew!
SATURDAY, FEB 8TH 6:00PM – 9:00PM WINTER JAGERABEND
Similar to our November Jägerabend, we will be offering an assort-ment of popular game dishes. They will be prepared by our superb chef, Michael Twigg, in the traditional style. Dishes such as Wildschweine (Wild Boar), Reh (Venison), and Forelle (Trout) will be offered! All entrées will be priced at $32.95 and will include all the appropriate side dishes, salad, rolls and breads. Come learn a bit about the German hunting traditions and hear a medley of Jager-lied” performed by the Schweizer Maennerchor Helvetia of Alle-gheny City, accompanied by the traditional “Jaghorn”. This will be a truly memorable evening! Reservations are a MUST for this event as there is limited seating.
SUNDAY, FEB 9th 1:00PM – 6:00PM SINGERS’ SPAGHETTI DINNER
The singers of the Männerchor and Damenchor are holding their annual Winter fundraiser. They will be preparing and serving up a delicious, homemade spaghetti dinner and should also find time to provide a bit of entertainment. For $12 (half-price for kids under age 12) you’ll be served a salad and a big plate of traditional recipe spaghetti with meat sauce. Desserts are also available for purchase. Come out and show your support for our Teutonia Singers!
TUESDAY, FEB 11TH 7:00PM – 9:00PM BREWERS’ ROUNDTABLE
If you like to brew beer, then this is for you! Come and meet up with other aspiring Bräumeisters in the Ratskeller to discuss your best brews (and worst too!) Find out tips and tricks – possibly along with an answer to the most common question: “What went wrong??” Depending on turnout, this could become a regular event at Teutonia!
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SATURDAY, FEB 22ND 12:00PM – 2:00PM PITTSBURGH STEIN SOCIETY MEETING
Come enjoy a German lunch sandwich buffet along with Stein Soci-ety members. You can join the stein club for 2020 for $15 at our meeting. Two year and three year memberships are also available for $30 and $40 respectively. Learn about our hobby of beer stein collecting and see some great looking beer steins as well. The price of the lunch buffet for non-stein club members is $10.
SATURDAY, FEB 22ND 5:30PM – 12:00AM FASCHING BALL
Take the opportunity to dress up for the evening, put on your favor-ite persona, and join us for the start of Lent! As they say in Germa-ny, “Am Aschermittwoch ist alles vorbei” (After Ash Wednesday, everything is over!) A special Fasching Menu will be served in the Ratskeller from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, with prices ranging from $16.95 to $26.95. Please make reservations. Celebrate one of the most famous of German festivals! Tickets are $10.00 for the Gala (8:00pm in the Sängerhalle) and are available at the bar.
MONDAY, FEB 24TH 7:30PM – 9:00PM FOLK DANCING
The German folk dancing group will meet on Monday, Feb. 24th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sängerhalle It is a “fun” group that teaches basic folk dancing appropriate to Teutonia. As in previous months, the $5.00/person entry fee will benefit the club. Everyone is welcome! Bring a guest and join the fun. Come with ideas for Heimatabend. For more information, call Jackie Dorfner at (412) 257-7574 or email her at [email protected]
MONDAY, FEB 24TH 7:00PM – 9:00PM GENEALOGY MEETING
Carole Ashbridge, professional genealogist, will continue presenting some very valuable and informative Pittsburgh resources as well as a way to access newspaper articles to help locate those elusive an-cestors. If you have an interest in learning how to start or continue your family research, please join us in the Ratskeller. Bring your laptop, have a beer and join us for an evening of camaraderie. There is no charge. If you have any questions about the group, get in touch with Carole [email protected] or Diane Clawson [email protected]
Teutonia News
Published Monthly by the Teutonia Männerchor 857 Phineas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Established 1854 Incorporated 1887
OFFICERS President John Erskine
V. President……….…………Rich Hahn Treasurer………...………..…Ed Graf Rec. Secy……………Eric Schumann Esq Hausmeister …..……..Kevin Varrato Fin Secy………………...Chris Jordheim Sergeant -at- Arms ……...Bob Lorenz
DIRECTORS Lisa Kreutzer Curcio - Frank Van Atta - Joe Brandt
TRUSTEES Bob Gerthoffer (Chairman) Henry Horst, Frank Weidler
Henry Sauer Rich Bell (Alternate)
HONORARY PRESIDENT Cor Van Maurik
EDITOR CLUB MANAGER Marty Schiff Tom Gruber
Office Phone (412) 231-9141
http://www.pghmannerchor.com/
February Club Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday open 4 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday open 4 PM – 11 PM
Thursday open 11AM – 11 PM luncheon Buffet 11AM-2PM
Friday open 11AM – 1 AM - luncheon Buffet 11AM-2PM
Saturday open 11AM – 1 AM
Sunday Closed except for announced events or brunches Large Parties for Lunch Please Call Ahead 412-231-9141
If anyone is interested in joining the different activities the club provides, the following is a list of contacts:
Teutonia Men Singers – Jim Viel at [email protected]
Teutonia Lady Singers - Mary Seibert [email protected] - 412-260-1864
Teutonia News Editor Marty Schiff [email protected]
Webmaster And Electronic Communication Director - Chris Jordheim, Acting Director
Alpen Schuhplattlers Marina Ruggiero 412 491 0577
Kinderchor Brigitte Schmidt 412 983-5679 [email protected]
Pool League Fred Kunz 412 831 1222 [email protected]
Teutonia Schutzenkameraden Keith Knecht 412 670 4312 [email protected]
Pittsburgh Stein Society Tom Levenson, President [email protected]
German Lessons Florian Weisel [email protected]
Teutonia Genealogy Group - Carole Ashbridge [email protected] or Diane Clawson [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator - Becky Brandt 412-486-5925 [email protected]
Casual Folk Dancing - Jackie Dorfner @ 412-257-7574 or [email protected].
FEBRUARY EVENTS CONT.
THURSDAY, FEB 27TH 5:30PM – 7:30PM and 7:30PM - 9:00PM DINNER AND MEMBER MEETING**
Our monthly membership meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Thurs-day night in the Sängerhalle. A German Buffet Dinner in the Rats-keller precedes the meeting – please make reservations. Members being inducted should ARRIVE and CHECK IN BEFORE 7:00pm. Traditional dress is required for the meeting.
FRIDAY, FEB 28TH 7:00PM – 10:00PM TRIVIA NIGHT WITH BILLY MURRAY
Billy is back and this night is Triple “S” Trivia Night. Seinfeld, Sports and Science will make up approximately 75% of the ques-tions. Make your reservations early as this one is guaranteed to fill up fast. Come early to get your table and a drink while you think of a creative Team Name!
SATURDAY, FEB 29TH 7:00PM – 10:00PM MOVIE NIGHT: CASABLANCA! RETURNS
Back by popular demand, Movie Night will feature the timeless classic, Casablanca! This Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman mas-terpiece will be “paired” with a selection of Middle Eastern appetiz-ers and signature drinks. The movie is free – the appetizers and drinks will be reasonably priced. Come and travel back in time with the ‘usual suspects’ – “You must remember this…” THE PITTSBURGH STEIN SOCIETY
The first meeting of the new year for The Pittsburgh Stein Society will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in the Ratskeller of the Teutonia Club. A sandwich buffet lunch, featuring German meats and side dishes, will be served at 12:00 noon followed by the club meeting, stein sales and a "show-n-tell" segment where members will show us and tell us about their favorite or most unusual stein. The price of the lunch buffet is $7.00 for Pittsburgh Stein Society members and $10.00 for non-members. Our meetings, with lunch, usually last about two hours, and all members and guests of the Teu-tonia Mannerchor club are always welcome to attend. So, come and enjoy a great sandwich, have a cold beer, learn a little about our hobby of stein collecting, and perhaps become the newest member of The Pittsburgh Stein Society. Oh, did I mention that we also have a 50/50 raffle where the lucky winner at our last meeting took home $75.00? Hope to see you on February 22nd. FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH AT TEUTONIA – AS CLOSE TO OLD GERMANY AS YOU CAN GET! Teutonia serves buffet lunches every Thursday and Friday, but once a month they take on the “sights, tastes and sounds” of an 1800’s Bavarian Beer Hall. The great German food is there, as always, but everyone has a special “Friday feeling” set by the German folk tunes. They are provided by the accordion of Conrad Ostertag, a second generation Swiss-German musician. And he is given help by some of the old singers at the round table near the Stamtisch who sing songs and try to persuade Conrad to join them with a superb yodel. Bring guests, immerse them in this old culture and celebrate “erster Freitag”! Always on the FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.
THURSDAY, MAR 5TH 6:00PM – 9:00PM GLUHWEIN NIGHT
Another winter-warmer! Come and enjoy some homemade Glühwein from an old German recipe from Southern Bavaria! A traditional winter favorite found at almost every winter fest through-out Germany, Glühwein will warm your insides and provide a brace from the cold.
FRIDAY, MAR 6TH 7:00PM – 10:00PM JAZZER BERLIN IN THE ‘SKELLER
Join us for another Friday Night Music Series. Stop by our Ratskel-ler and enjoy some appetizers for purchase from the kitchen of our own Chef Mike while enjoying the sweet sounds of Kenny Blake and Friends. No cover! Stop down early at 5:00pm and enjoy our Happy Hour prices at the bar! PLEASE make reservations early!
TUESDAY, MAR 10TH
7:00PM - 9:00PM TEUTONIA “HOMEBREW SOCIETY”
This could be the start of something BIG! Enough interest has been expressed – soooo, Teutonia will be starting a ‘Homebrewers’ Soci-ety’ which will meet, appropriately, in the Rathskeller! If you would like to be part of this inaugural event, please join us! Recipes will be discussed, problems will be solved, and beer will be drunk! All in all, a fun time!
FRIDAY, MAR 13TH 5:30PM – 8:00PM FIRST LENTEN FISH FRY Start off your Lenten Season right! Enjoy the much-acclaimed Len-ten Fish Fry at Teutonia Männerchor. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm, enjoy a fish dinner served with coleslaw and French fries or a Broiled or Scampi Shrimp dinner in the Sängerhalle – also available for take-out. Price is $12.95 per dinner. Please call for reserva-tions! SATURDAY, MAR 14TH 5:30PM – 12:00AM ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND BALL** Put on your Green and be Irish for the night! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Teutonia Männerchor! Tickets for the Sängerhalle show are $15 per person, and may be purchased at our bar. The show features the Burke Conroy Irish Dancers performing their traditional Irish dances. Music will be provided by The Low Kings. Dinner will available from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Ratskeller. Choices include Corned Beef and Cabbage, Jägerschnitzel or Guinness Stew, starting at $19.95 per person. Just as everyone is German at Ok-toberfest – everyone is “Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day – so wear your Green! Traditional dress code. TUESDAY, MAR 17TH
7;00PM – 9:00PM IRISH WHISKEY NIGHT Since today is the real St. Patrick’s Day (officially) and the St. Pat-rick’s Day ball is behind us, come and lift a glass of Irish Whiskey
in honor of the Emerald Isle. Several types of Irish Whiskey will be available. But remember, it is St. Patrick’s Day – plan on a desig-
nated driver, UBER, or LYFT to get to and from the club!
MARCH LOOKING AHEAD
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FEBRUARY EVENTS CONT.
KIDS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME IN THE ALPEN SCHUHPLATTLERS Does your child or grandchild like to dance? The Alpen Schuhplat-tler Kindergruppe (children’s group) is looking for new members! Boys and girls from preschool through high school are eligible. Kids learn the basics of dance and movement through the children’s folk dances of Germany and Austria. As they improve their skills, they’ll start learning more challenging adult dances. The Kindergruppe performs at Teutonia Oktoberfests and other festivals throughout the region. German cultural activi-ties include exchanging letters with a children’s group in Bavaria. The cost is just $20 per family and dance costumes (tracht) are pro-vided. Parents are welcome to join and can dance along with their kids! Explore your heritage in this fun, family-oriented activity. Now is a good time to stop by the Teutonia and visit us! We prac-tice upstairs in the Sangerhälle every Tuesday evening starting at 7 PM. Sit in on one of our practices and find out what all the fun is about. All ages and ability levels can join – no dance experience is need-ed! Dancers can qualify for a 50% discount on their Teutonia dues. Interested? Contact Marina Ruggiero at (412) 491-0577 or [email protected] for more information. Upcoming Alpen Schuhplattler events include:
Heimatabend – March 28 @ Teutonia Männerchor @ 7:00 pm. Teutonia’s annual talent show features songs, dances, skits, and performances by the Alpen Schuhplattlers, the Teutonia Singers, and members of the Teutonia communi-ty. What will the Schuhplattlers do this year? Come to Heimatabend and find out!
56. Stiftungsfest – April 18 @ Teutonia Männerchor @
8:00 pm. Celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Alpen Schuhplattlers with an evening of music and dancing. All are invited!
Trachten Wallfahrt – May 30 @ Teutonia Männerchor to
St. Anthony’s Chapel. We are marching in a special reli-gious pilgrimage that’s held by our friends G.T.E.V. D’Lustigen Isartaler.
3. Gebietsfest – June 26-27 @ Club Heidelberg, St. Cath-
arines, Ontario. We’re traveling to Canada to attend the 3. Gebietsfest, hosted by our friends G.T.E.V. Alpenrösl.
For a complete list of events, visit alpenschuhplattler.org or check out our Facebook page. Performance times and dates are subject to
change.
In February, the Teutonia Singers continue rehearsing for our spring performances. We’re also hosting our annual winter fundraiser: the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 9th from 1:00 - 6:00 PM in the Ratskeller. We'll be preparing and serving up a delicious, homemade spaghetti dinner with meat balls, our special meat sauce, and garlic bread and salad on the side. Delizioso!
The Singers have regular rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, with the women’s chorus from 7-8 PM, the mixed chorus from 8-9 PM, and the men's chorus from 9-10 PM. Before and after rehearsals, you'll find many of the singers in the Ratskeller enjoying good fel-lowship and a good beer!
To learn more, stop by the Teutonia on a Wednesday evening or contact Jim Viel (viel@verizon,net) or Mary Seibert (412) 260-1864 / [email protected]). Everyone is welcome! Meet your fellow Teutonia members, make new friends, and continue the Teutonia’s long and storied tradition of German choral singing. Singers who meet attendance requirements get a 50% discount on their Teutonia dues.
Upcoming Teutonia Singer Events
Sat, Mar 28, 2020: Heimatabend — Sängerhalle Join us for this fun evening of song, dance, and entertaining skits featuring the talents of our singers, the Alpen Schuhplattlers, and other members of the Teutonia community.
Sun, May 3, 2020: Life Member Dinner — Sängerhalle As always, the choruses will sing for our life members and their guests at their annual dinner.
Sat, May 9, 2020: Frühjahrskonzert (Spring Concert) — Sängerhalle Come hear your Teutonia Männer- und Damenchor sing at the first of our two main concerts of the year. Admission is free!
Spring Trip to the Columbus Männerchor Called Off Due to participation issues, the Singers are looking into other op-tions for our spring trip.
Geburtstage im Februar Singer birthdays for February include Diane Clawson (2/4), Karen Liebmann (2/7), Ursula Prince (2/8), Rita Mueller (2/10), Bill
Biedenbach (2/12), Walter Schaller (2/16), and Thekla Fall (2/22). Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
BIER KRUGMEISTER CALLS FOR PAYMENT OF PEG
FEES
Director Bob Lorenz requests that the annual “peg rental” fee of $15
be paid for this year, and if you failed to pay for 2019, bring it up to
date. The Bier Steins hanging above the bar allow our members to
show off their favorite stein and have it “at the ready” when they
stop by the club.
The pegs are highly desirable and there is a waiting list for open-
ings. Please pay your fee at the bar ASAP so you do not lose your
spot! When you pay, be sure to tell the bartender which peg and
stein are yours for proper credit. Unpaid fees will release the peg to
the members on the waiting list in April.
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TREASURERS NOTE – 2020 DUES
In early December, we mailed a dues bill to every member on our active rolls. It included a return envelope for a check so that members could mail in their dues, or stop by the club to deposit the en-velope in the Dues Container on the shelf by the bar. If you did not receive a bill or have lost it –CONTACT US. You may also pay by credit card by go-ing on our website, or at the bar. Any questions please contact Ed Graf Treasurer [email protected] or Board member Lisa Curcio [email protected]
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In Memory Deceased and Sick Members
Frank A. Bulik Life Member Deceased January 12, 2020
Ruhe In Frieden
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FATHER - DAUGHTER DINNER SCHEDULED FOR SUN-DAY MARCH 29TH – EARLY REMINDER
The relationship between a Father and Daughter is a special one. This event honors that relationship and allows you to celebrate it with your daughter in the historic surroundings of Teutonia. The event will start at 2:30pm with a flower and a photo for your daugh-ter.
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks can be purchased. There will be light musical entertainment appropriate to honoring our daughters.
Dancing will follow to the music of Bill and Tanya Dorfner. It is a celebration of the wonder of daughters, and we invite Fathers and Grandfathers to bring their daughters and granddaughters of any age, older Brothers to bring their sister (in honor of their father) and Fathers to bring their Daughters-in-Law. Guest fathers and daugh-ters are invited, with a member. Traditional Dress required TEUTONIA MÃNNERCHOR GENEALOGY GROUP FEBRUARY 24, 2020
How did your ancestors get to this side of the pond? In February, we will look at some of the ways we can find ship and arrival rec-ords of our immigrant ancestors.
Passenger lists, passport applications, and census records give us clues. Join us for sharing your stories and discovering new paths to information on Monday, February 24th.
We welcome new and returning members to join us for this evening in the Ratskeller. Bring your laptop or tablet, any questions you may have, brick walls you need to crack, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie, and even a beer or two.
In the mean time for questions or information, contact Carole [email protected] or Diane Clawson [email protected] PLAY BOARD GAMES & HAVE FUN AT SPIELE ABEND (GERMAN BOARD GAME NIGHT)
Thursday, February 13, 2020 in the Ratskellar from 7:30 - 10:00 pm Curious about board gaming? Spiele Abend is the place to be! The Teutonia’s next German board game night is on Thursday, February 13th. Hosts Jim Viel and Nancy Ott will bring their collection of German-style board games. Whether you’re young or old, a begin-ner or an experienced gamer, we have games you’ll enjoy. All you have to do is play! Try a new game or play an old favorite. All members, their families, and their guests are invited. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Spiele Abend is usually held on the second Thursday of each month. The next Spiele Abend is on Thursday, March 12. For more infor-mation, contact Jim Viel at [email protected]. Featured Game: Catan Every month, we’ll feature a different board game that you can play
at Spiele Abend. February’s featured game is Catan. You and your fellow players are the plucky settlers of the island of Catan. Re-
sources like wood, stone, and wheat are randomly placed as tiles on the game board. Everyone starts out with just a couple of villages
and roads. As you trade resources and expand your settlements, you’ll vie for control of the island. Build roads, upgrade your vil-lages to cities, and acquire culture cards to bring civilization to
Catan! Players get points for villages and cities, the longest road, and culture cards. Catan is the first in a series of games based on
trade and exploration. To find out more, visit www.catan.com.
FASTNACHT/KARNEVAL (CARNIVAL/MARDI GRAS) - TEUTONIA 2020
THREE EVENTS – ATTEND THEM ALL!
Fasching is one of the major annual celebrations in German speak-ing countries. It is the celebration before Ash Wednesday – a last party before Lent!
While it is quite popular in the Rhineland, from Basel in Switzer-land and North to Mainz and beyond in Germany, it is also celebrat-ed in other cities, including Cologne (Köln). The events in Europe pre-date, but are like the festivities enjoyed in New Orleans, with parades, masquerades, parties and festivities.
Here at Teutonia we have three events.
A “KICKOFF” PARTY CALLED THE KAPPENABEND HELD ON SATURDAY, FEB 1ST
Members wear their craziest hats and enjoy an evening of fun and laughter in the Ratskeller – and select the King and Queen of Kar-neval.
THE KÖLNER KARNEVAL ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST IS HELD IN THE RATSKELLER
This celebrates the centuries old traditional festival that is held an-nually in Cologne, Germany. Due to space limitations, only 100 tickets are available and are priced at $30 per person. They are only available at the bar and must be purchased prior to the event.
Please note that this is an adults-only (over 21) event. Our event will be in true Cologne style featuring authentic beverag-es for purchase
OUR FASCHING DINNER AND BALL. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND We invite our members and guests to our Fasching Dinner and Ball.
We offer an opportunity to dress up for the evening, assume your favorite persona, and join us for the start of Lent! As they say in Germany, “Am Aschermittwoch ist alles vorbei” (After Ash Wednesday, everything is over!”).
Tickets for this Sängerhalle celebration will be available at the bar. A band will give the revelers a chance to dance and celebrate the event with the King and Queen! Costumes are encouraged!
Please make dinner reservations -tickets for the Sängerhalle are available at the bar.
NOTICE:
On March 31st, The Teutonia Homebrew Society (newly forming
this month) will be hosting a “Homebrew Evening” on March 31st at 7:00pm in the Rathskeller. A call is being put out to all homebrew-
ers who would like to showcase their efforts at this special event. A special trophy will be awarded to the favorite brew as voted on by our members present.
If you would like to enter your special craft brew in this event,
please email [email protected] and register with your name, type of brew, and any other pertinent details. There is plenty
of time for sufficient “lagering” time for your brew. Help make this a special event and register your favorite homebrew today.
____If you want this to go specifically to the Biergarten check here
Contributions or gifts to the Teutonia Männerchor are not tax deductible, contact the Treasurer for tax-deductible options
IN THIS EDITION
FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH AT TEUTONIA
FATHER - DAUGHTER DINNER SCHEDULED
FASTNACHT/KARNEVAL (CARNIVAL/MARDI GRAS) - TEUTONIA 2020
AND MORE
HELP THE CLUB….STOP BY….DRINK SOME BEER!
JOIN US FOR LUNCH!
Bring Friends
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