German Heritage Day - Germania of Poughkeepsie

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37 Old DeGarmo Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2062
Phone (845) 471-0609
Fax (845) 471-0720
www.GermaniaPok.com
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GERMANIA NEWS * FEBRUARY 2012
Editor Karen Rose (845)471-7442 or editor@germaniapok.com
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FASCHING PARTY is Saturday, February 18, 2012
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Jon Wagner 635-9009
VP: Carol Ann Fischer 876-2592
Secretary: Evelyn Blatz 632-1555
Treasurer:
Sherwood Kreig 229- 8208
Financial Secretary:
Michael Reichert 635-1065
DAUGHTER CLUBS and COMMITTEES
Singers President:
Pat Kemmerer 454-8192
Soccer Club President:
Joe Ulrich 380-7925
Germania Almrausch President:
Christine Pattantyús 452-6219
Membership Chairperson:
vacant
Building & Grounds:
Chris Blatz 702-7383
House:
Gerhard Stoetzel 914-474-5956
Bar: Melissa Wagner 635-9009
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 21
Feb 24
Mar 02
Mar 04
UPCOMING EVENTS
German Heritage Day &
Bake Sale at Galleria Mall
Fasching (RSVP 845-452-6360)
Membership Meeting 8pm
Dinner 5-7pm (Sauerbraten)
Biergarten 6:30-10pm
Sunday Movie 1pm
For more events see page 9
For More Details and Dates visit the
clubhouse or our website
www.GermaniaPok.com
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Notice about Wednesday lunch, page 2
Soccer, page 3
Singers, page 5
Almrausch Anniversary Dance, page 6
Member News, page 7 & 8
Calendar of Events, page 9
More announcements and details within…
Please patronize our advertisers!
A Mardi Gras style party with masks, wild hats and
costumes… Fasching (as in Munich and Austria),
Karneval (as in the Rhineland), or Fastnacht (as in the
Mainz region)… whatever you want to call it, dress up to
celebrate the foolish season and come join us! This party has proven
to be a lot of fun and laughs and a great way to make new friends.
Doors open at 7pm. There will be a Costume Parade and
Prizes for Best Man, Best Woman, Best Couple and
Most Traditional, and a Pitcher of beer awarded to Best
Group (of 4 or more)! DJ Mad Mike will provide a
variety of music including carnival hits of New Orleans, Cajun and
Jazz, 50's through the 80's, ballroom dance, and German music
including Fasching and German popular music and of course, your
favorite and traditional waltzes and polkas....Song Requests
are Welcome!
Ticket includes a personal-sized sandwich platter, condiments,
chips and dessert. Anyone whose payment is received by
2/10/2012 pays $15; after 2/10/2012 and at the door the
ticket is $20. Reservations for planning purposes appreciated.
For Reservations call Faith at 845-452-6360 or email her at
dyfy92@aol.com
The Board wishes to inform the entire membership that the Club will
be tentatively closed from April 1st through April 12th for the
refinishing of the hall floor. Please mark your calendars that there
will be no activities at the club these dates such as rehearsals,
meetings, lunches, dancing or other gatherings.
Germania’s 9th Annual
German Heritage Day
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall – Center Court
Bake Sale 10-4 – Performances Noon, 1:30, 3:00
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ATTENTION GERMANIA LUNCH CROWD: Wednesday Lunches will be closed annually
during the week of the following affairs and holidays: GALLERIA MALL BAKE SALE,
EASTER, OKTOBERFEST, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTKINDLMARKT and the Wednesday
between CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DAY.
REMINDERS
HOW TO VOLUNTEER: If you can work a Friday dinner, a Biergarten or any of our other calendar events,
please call Virginia Wagner 845-462-0243 with your name, phone number and date or dates you are available.
Food service needs at these events include table & hall set up, clean up, cashier, plating food, food
preparation, waiter/waitress and dishwashing.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS are due no later than the 15th of January, March, May, July, September, and
November. News and photographs from our members are welcome! Email editor@germaniapok.com.
HAVE AN OPINION, CONCERN OR IDEA? Come to the membership meetings on the third Tuesday of the
month at 8:00pm, or write a letter to the Executive Board.
HEIMATSTUNDE MIT HELGA, a one hour program of German music, airs every Sunday from 2- 3:00pm on
WHVW, 950 AM on your radio dial. Contact the program host, Helga Nowak Razey, at helgawhvw@aol.com or
845-797-7519 with music requests or comments.
CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN language lessons are held Monday nights Monday evenings at 6:30pm;
receive a 45-minute informal learning experience. For further information, please contact Herr FranzenNicholson at 845-724-3209.
DER GEMUTLICHE TANZ VEREIN
Ballroom Dance lessons are available again this year. Contact Horst Schaffner at 845-229-9103 for the dates and more details.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES
Salzburger Geschichten was the movie featured in January. The light comedy presented this beautiful city and the
surrounding country side with all its beauty. The jodling was superb! As promised the presentations for February and
March will be Thomas Manns "Die Buddenbrooks", the famous novel. We start in February and hope to conclude in
March. And it has ENLISH subtitles!!!
All are welcome; membership in Germania for this program is not required. The Fee is still $5.00 per person which
includes a cup of coffee and cake or cookies. So come and join us on the 1st Sunday of the month at 1PM at Germania
(Feb. 5th and March 4th)! Please let me know a couple days in advance how many people will attend. Sincerely, Helga
Baker (845) 454-6572
THE VALUE OF THE 25 WEEK CLUB
Germania’s 25-Week Club (two held each year) raises funds to pay the club’s insurance premium payments. Ticket
holders pay $25.00 for a chance to win either $20.00 or $10.00 each week for 25 weeks. In addition, there are 5 grand
prizes of $500.00; $250.00; $150.00; $100.00; or $50.00, which are drawn at the 25-Week Club party. The party consists
of a dinner, free beer, wine or soda for two hours, and live music for your listening and dancing pleasure. If you would
like to join the 25-Week Club please see Carol Ann Fischer at Germania Hall or call her at (845) 876-2592.
GERMANIA BLUE & WHITE SOCCER CLUB
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During the mid-season break the soccer club had its annual soccer club Christmas party. It was a
perfect time to get together for a great meal (thanks Gerhardt and Robin!) and reflect on the year’s
activities and achievements. We honored the State Cup Champion Over 30 team and also honored
50-year soccer member John Jorgensen. Considering that the soccer club is now 54 years old, having
50 years active involvement is quite an achievement! Congratulations John.
All three soccer teams are in the hunt for the 2012 state cup. The Over 30, Over 40, and Open teams have all won
their state cup qualifying games up to this point. Check the game schedule posted on the Germania bulletin board
and come out to watch the games.
The soccer club had its annual elections in January and the board is set; contact any soccer board member for soccer
news and events:
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Trustees:
Joe Ulrich
Jeff Contelmo
Mark Woyner
Scott Grimes
Bill Kapogiannis, Jason Lipka, Jeff McDonough,
Chuck Omphalius, Matt Viggiano
Upcoming events in 2012. Join us!
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Champions League Final. May 19, 2012
Come to the club to watch the UEFA Champions league final and get your raffle ticket for a flat screen TV
Euro 2012: Watch Europe’s best soccer countries play at the club. The final is July 1 and we’ll be raffling off
that flat screen TV during the game. Get your raffle tickets at the bar or from any soccer club board member.
June: Annual Soccer Club Golf Tournament: Get a foursome together and play golf with us – Watch the
Euro 2012 games at the reception after the tournament!
Germania soccer club T-Shirts and hats are available. See the bar staff or any board member for details.
50 Again! JOE ULRICH was surprised at Germania with a celebration of his 50th Birthday just
days before his 51st Birthday. So, to explain...a snowstorm cancelled his 50th birthday party in
January 2011, but we made up for it on January 6th of this year during the Biergarten with a
super surprise enjoyed by all! There to celebrate with Joe were all his soccer buddies, the
former Old Timers, friends, family, and even George Zizvary, his former coach at Ulster
County Community College. Happy Birthday, Joe, and many, many more to come!
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DID YOU GET THIS NEWSLETTER TOO LATE FOR ONE OF OUR EVENT DEADLINES? ARE THE PICTURES
TOO DARK? Get the news first, in full color and with clear pictures, and help your club save on postage and
photocopy expense. Stop the snail mail, and please take a few moments to sign up for the newsletter via email by
going to our club website, www.GermaniaPok.com, click on the button on the left called “Newsletter”, click the grey box
that says Email Me the Newsletter and follow the two (2) steps: one to register your name and mailing address and one to
register your email. If you have changed your email address, or plan to, please re-register! For members who have
registered on the website already but are still getting the newsletter in the mail, ask that you please let Jon Wagner know
by contacting him at 845-635-9009 or jwagner@germaniapok.com.
BUILDING & GROUNDS: If you are handy around the house and yard at home, or have experience in carpentry,
HVAC, plumbing or electrical, then you are the perfect buildings and grounds volunteer for Germania! Any volunteers
should come to any weekly Wednesday night committee meeting at 7 P.M., or contact Committee Chairperson Chris
Blatz by phone at (845) 702-7383 or email at itariussage@hotmail.com
Projects that require volunteers (or donated funds or supplies) include snow removal, cleanup in basement, building
storage cages for basement, building a shed for the Pavilion, painting the recycle bin, painting the main hall and installing
a chair rail, winterizing the pavilion, general repairs, and more. Items on our wish list include lumber, snow shovels (we
own a snow blower), chicken wire, plastic storage bins and paint; gift card donations are a great idea too.
CHRISTKINDLMARKT NEWS by Janett Frank
Our first one and only outdoor Christkindlmarkt was held this past December 2nd and 3rd at our Festival Grounds
under the pavilion. How fortunate for us that we didn’t have snow. However, we certainly didn’t escape the cold.
On behalf of my co-chairlady, Helga Nowak-Razey and our entire committee, I wish to thank each and every
volunteer who either worked in the pavilion or in the Germania kitchen, baking, packaging the baked goods, printing
the necessary labels, cooking, washing pots & pans, setting up, breaking down, selling the food, bakery items and
Gluhwein, and waitressing. Without all your help (you all know who you are) it would not have been the success
that it was. I especially like to thank my co-chair who did such a wonderful job decorating the pavilon and setting
everything up with her crew of volunteers and teaching all of the lady bakers how to make those wonderful
Christmas Cookies. We look forward to this coming Christkindlmarkt and we have already taken the steps to avoid
holding it on the same day as our Annual Christmas Party! Hoping to see all of you there.
FRÜHLINGSGALA
Dear Germania members and friends: The planning committee has been hard at word to present the program
for our Annual Spring Gala. Please examine the enclosed Program and submit your reservations at your earliest
convenience. Invite your friends to join us at this festive occasion. Please note the different prices at different
time lines. We hope to see you on April 21, 2012!!!! Helga Baker for the Gala Committee
BEHIND THE SCENES: VOLUNTEERS ARE THE CORE STRENGHTH OF OUR CLUB
1) Rentals: Karen, Robin & Ginni 2) Ready to Roast Chicken 3) Gerhard, Margarethe & Robin 4) Gerhard, George, Robin, Chris & Vinnie
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CHORAL CORNER (News from the Germania Men & Ladies Singers)
The Singers had a busy December. We sang Christmas carols to six members who are
homebound, also at a private party at Germania and a special request to sing at two memorial
services.
We also sang special Christmas music sung at the Weihnachtmesse at the First Lutheran
Church with our Kinderchor. It was very well attended with great reviews. Good fellowship afterwards with cake
and coffee supplied by the church ladies. This service unites Germania and her daughter clubs
(The singers, dancers, soccer and Stueben). It was a wonderful way to end the year.
Next we will be singing in the Center Court of the Galleria Mall on President's Weekend
(Saturday, February 11th). Germania will be selling baked goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We
will be singing three sets beginning at noon (followed by the dancers). Look forward to seeing you.
The weekend of June 8, 9 and 10, 2012 the Singers will be hosting the Sängerfest here at Germania. On Friday night
June 8th we will be having a Mass Chorus Concert at Arlington Middle School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Route 44.
Admission will be $10 per person. The choruses are from Kingston, Binghamton, Utica, Buffalo and Syracuse. Our
Kinderchor will do the National Anthems. On Saturday morning June 9 th you are welcome to listen to the individual
clubs do prize singing from 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. Thanking you in advance for your support.
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2012!
GERMANIA KINDERCHOR By Frau Helga Baker
The voices of the Kinderchor added greatly to the festive German
Weihnachtsgottesdienst at the First Lutheran Church on Dec.18th,
2011. Afterwards they entertained the churchgoers with joyous
German Christmas carols during the get together with delicious baked
goods, coffee and tea. The Service and Social were well attended.
The children have started practice again and are brushing up on their
repertoire for the German Heritage Festival in February at the Galleria.
We still practice on Saturdays from 10 to 11 AM. New singers are
always welcome. Please call me for further information.
Helga Baker (845) 454-6572
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Germania Men & Ladies Singers will be the hosts of the 2012 Sängerfest on June 8, 9 & 10, 2012.
Sängerfest is a triennial statewide competitive singing festival comprised of three days of concerts, dances, and
competitive choral singing events. The Singers are looking for Germania to partner with them in promoting and fostering
a love for the German heritage through music and song, and for the Board, Daughter Clubs and general members to
support the event by being available to volunteer throughout the weekend and do all we can to give the visiting choral
groups a wonderful and memorable experience. Please help us take the first step to ensure that the Sängerfest will be a
successful endeavor by marking the dates in your 2012 calendar.
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NEWS FROM AND ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
In the Lifestyles section of the Poughkeepsie Journal, dated January 10th, you will find a photograph of our longtime member
and Present Grand Master of the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275, JIM GORDON, along with other Elk volunteers. Jim and the
other volunteers cooked and served a warm holiday lunch on December 21, 2011 to the veterans at Castle Point.
Congratulations Jim for remembering those who have served our country for all of us.
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SCHUHPLATTLER NEWS
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN would like to invite you to celebrate with them
for their 42nd Stiftungsfest (anniversary) on Saturday, April 28, 2012. All are welcome! Your ticket includes a
Pork Schnitzel dinner with spätzle and red cabbage, music by Schachtelgebirger Musikanten (two talented
musicians also known as Scha-Musi), Schuhplattler dance performances throughout the evening by Germania
Almrausch and Kindergruppe and guest Schuhplattler Verein from the east coast and Montreal, and a visit from
the Jägerettes to promote the club’s Jäger on Tap!
Adults $20.00, Kids ages 5-12 $5. Reservations are required by April 10, 2012 but earlier are
better because we typically sell out. This is the perfect venue for you to wear your Dirndl and
Lederhosen or Bundhosen. Contact Karen Rose at 845-471-7442 or krose@germaniapok.com.
We are looking forward to seeing Germania’s members and the local community at the annual German Heritage
Day and Bake Sale at the Galleria Mall on Saturday February 11th; the bake sale gets started at 10AM (and the
strudel sells out fast!) and we perform after the singers at Noon, 1:30pm and 3:00pm. This has proven to be an
important fundraiser for Germania and this year we will be relying on members donations of home baked goods
more than ever before; please plan to bring cookies, cakes or pies with ingredients labels. Contact Gábor for
more information at 845-452-6219.
Our Kindergruppe will once again perform at Netherwood Elementary School in the Hyde Park Central School
District on March 23rd, 2012 at its annual spaghetti dinner where there will also be various types of
entertainment provided for the community. After that they will be rehearsing and looking forward to the annual
Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest which will be held in Reading, PA this year on June 2nd, 2012.
We welcome you to attend any of our dance rehearsals and think about joining us. If you enjoy attending
German festivals and dancing, if you are looking for a unique cardio exercise, and if you are looking for
socialization and new friendships, then our family welcomes you! We are planning on holding rehearsals
January 27, February 24, March 9 and March 23.
In closing we wish to remember Bruno Groetschel and Edwin Bauer, two members we lost in 2011.
Pictures from the Germania Christmas Party and from the Biergarten we volunteered at on 1/6/2012.
SUNSHINE NEWS by Janett Frank
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Word was received at our annual Christmas Party on December 3 rd of the passing of our 47-year member, EDWIN
BAUER. Ed was a trustee in 1992-1993 and Financial Secretary 1993 and 1994. Look for a special article on Ed within
this newsletter. Our sincere condolences go to Marion and all his extended family.
Ed’s death was followed by the death of longtime member of 55 years, KARL SEITZ on December 19th, 2011 at 91 years
of age. Karl had been dividing his time between the residences of his two children: his daughter, 32-year member
Anneliese Seitz Mund, her husband Douglas and grandchildren, Hillary and Christian in Groveland, Massachusetts, and
also with his son, Wolfie (Karl) and his wife Nancy in Hilton Head Island, SC. Karl was also the grandfather of Wolf and
Nancy’s children, Emily Pertnoy and Kristin Newman and the great-grandfather of four great-grandsons. Karl was an
avid skier and dancer, who could be found tripping the light fantastic with all his dancing partners at our Saturday evening
affairs. He will always be remembered, especially with the then younger members of Germania, whom he taught how to
ski and sail with his family. Our sincerest condolences go to all of the Seitz family members.
Word was received of the passing of SONJA E. CLINE, 49, of Poughkeepsie on January 3, 2012 of Leukemia. Sonja was
the daughter of 34-year member and past singer, Matilda Morgenroth of Northport, Florida. Sonja was mother of Erica
and Brendan Cline and the sister of Linda Chianese and brother, Jay Morgenroth. Our hearts go out to her family but
especially to her mother Matilda. We are so sorry for your lost.
A Past President of the Kingston Maenner and Damenchor, KLAUS ANKELE, 84, also passed away on January 3rd in
Kingston. Klaus leaves his wife, Mina, two daughters and three grandchildren. Klaus was one of the original members of
The Hudson Valley Tyrolean’s, the first Schuhplattler group formed in the mid 50’s and active through the mid 60’s.
Klaus had recently paid a couple of visits to Germania in the past year or two. Our condolences go to his family.
ELSE I. BEUMER, 89, died January 6, 2012 at Victory Lake Nursing Center in Hyde Park. Born in Schwelm, Germany
on January 14, 1922, Else emigrated to America in 1950 along with an infant daughter and her husband, Karl, who
predeceased her on March 10, 2011. She and Karl spent many happy hours with colleagues at Germania Hall in
Poughkeepsie. Our condolences to her daughter Christine Beumer of New York City and her daughter and son-in-law
Karen Beumer-Browner and Michael Browner.
It was good to see TED WAGNER, well on the way to recovery from his most recent surgery, at the Annual Steuben
Meeting this month. We also learned at that time that WERNER GROSS was in the hospital and expecting to be released
shortly. Another Steubenite, and Germania Board Trustee, ANNELIESE RUH-KREIG was scheduled to undergo surgery
on January 10th and is now recovering at home; best wishes go out to you Anneliese for a speedy recovery. I was also
notified during the first week of January that DORIS GLUSENKAMP was seriously ill in the hospital with a rare bacterial
infection; even though Doris is no longer a member she still comes to quite a few of our affairs as a guest of several
members and you usually can find her dancing 99% of the time. Member TAMMY MAIER recently underwent
reconstruction of her leg during a 7-hour surgery and 5-hour recovery in ICU in a major New York City hospital; she is
now on the mend and will be in recovery for many months (You may send cards to her at 2 Horseshoe Drive,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603); we wish you well Tammy. We wish all of you well, and hope you have complete recovery
from your surgeries/illnesses.
Ending this report on an upbeat, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to Mr. OSKAR FINK a 54-year Honorary Member who will
be celebrating his 97th Birthday on January 25, 2012. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!!!
ARE YOU IN THE TAX RAFFLE? More than $2,500 is raised with each tax raffle held which assists the club with paying the
land and school real property tax bills on our approximate 10-acre property. The more tickets each member buys, or sells,
results in less money being paid for the taxes out of the club’s operating account. Let’s set a goal together to increase the
amount we raised last year… if EVERY member bought or sold just two tickets we would raise $4,000+ with each tax raffle.
IN MEMORY OF EDWIN W. BAUER
1924-2011
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Edwin W. Bauer, 87, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY for over 60 years entered into rest on December 3,
2011. He was born on February 23, 1924 in Jackson Heights, NY. He was the son of the late Edwin
M.F. Bauer and Elsie Emily Dippel. He served in the Army & Air Force of the United States and
received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; WW11 Victory Medal and American
Service Medal. He received a Graduates Degree from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and belonged
to the fraternities of Sigma Xi and Etz Kappa Nu. Edwin worked as an Engineer at I.B.M. for 38 years
until his retirement in 1990. He belonged to the American Institute of Electrical & Radio Engineers;
was a member of US Power Squadron and served on the Arlington School Board from 1974-1979. He
also loved gardening and fishing.
Edwin met Marion Duren Weeks at a Parents Without Partners dance and the couple married on
October 22, 1966 in La Grange, NY.
Ed was a member of Germania of Poughkeepsie and served on the Germania Board in the mid-1990’s;
he joined Germania Almrausch SV as an associate member in October of 2000. Since Ed has not been active at the club for several
years due to his health, most of you know his wife Marion Bauer who is also a member of Germania and Germania Almrausch, and
accordion player for the Germania Almrausch Kindergruppe.
He is survived by his wife at home; his children, David of Texas; Paul of New Mexico; Nancy of North Carolina; Thomas of
Staatsburg, NY; James of Purchase, NY; Michael of North Carolina; Daniel of NYC and John of Georgia; his stepchildren, David
Weeks of Florida and Sherry Weeks of California; and 8 grandchildren. Edwin was predeceased by his son Andrew.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Germania Hall where he was given military honors and
was also honored by his family and friends, and members of Hospice.
Pictures from the dance group’s performance for Ed and the other residents at The Pines this past June, 2011
THE EDELWEISS – PASSAIC STRAUSS BALL will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Regency House located in
Pompton Plains, NJ. The evening starts at 7:00 pm with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. Wine, beer and soda will be
provided throughout the evening. Dancing will be to a live Viennese Orchestra. Folk dances will be played during the orchestra
breaks. White tie, Black tie and Strauss era costumes are encouraged. The ticket price is $100 per person. Reservations are accepted
on a paid, first come, first served basis. A Pre-Strauss Ball Party for anyone who wishes to polish up their waltzing or learn the Folk
Dances that are danced at the Strauss Ball will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Fairfield V.F.W. on Plymouth
Road in Fairfield, NJ. The folk dances played at the Strauss Ball will be taught, as well as waltz lessons for both the novice and the
more advanced. Snacks, Cake, Coffee, Beer, Wine and Soda will be served; Donation of $6.00 per person will be collected at the
door. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. For more information or to RSVP to either event contact Joe at 201-744-3051 or Ellen at
201-652-7345.
SHANGRI-LA TRAVEL CLASSICAL RHINE CRUISE 2012 * October 30 - November 07, 2012
This Rhine River Cruise has a 9-day itinerary that includes a Lufthansa flight for Basel, Switzerland where you will board the
Amadeus Princess with various tours planned after docking in Strasbourg, France; Speyer, Germany; Mannheim, Germany;
Ruedesheim, Germany; Koblenz, Germany; Cochem, Germany; Cologne, Germany; Dusseldorf, Germany; Volendam, Netherlands;
and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cabin rates start at $2,965.00 per person and includes govt. taxes & fees, travel insurance, 7 nights
accommodations aboard the Amadeus Princess in double/twin cabins with private shower, buffet breakfast and al la carte lunches and
dinners served on board, musical performances on board the ship, sightseeing, transfers between airport and ship. Contact Rita Frei of
Shangri-La Travel at shangri-la_travel@juno.com or 845-229-8748 for more details and to book your dream vacation today.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT GERMANIA
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www.germaniapok.com
CLUBHOUSE IS OPEN Wednesdays through Fridays 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR LUNCH 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Except Holiday, Bake Sale & Oktoberfest weeks)
THURSDAY BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS Call for schedule 845/229-9013
DATE AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Jan 27
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 21
Feb 24
Mar 02
Mar 04
Mar 16
Mar 18
Mar 20
Mar 23
Mar 30
Apr 06
Apr 13
Apr 15
Apr 17
Apr 21
Apr 27
Apr 28
May 15
Jun 16
Dinner 5-7pm (Rouladen)
Biergarten 6:30-10pm (Music: Joe Unger)
Membership Dinner 6pm (Music: Norbert Ludwig)
Sunday Movie 1pm (RSVP 845-454-6572)
German Heritage Day & Bake Sale at Galleria Mall
Fasching (German Mardi Gras party) (Music: DJ Mad Mike) 7-11pm (RSVP 845-452-6360)
Monthly Membership Meeting 8pm
Dinner 5-7pm (Sauerbraten)
Biergarten 6:30-10pm (Music: Joe Unger)
Sunday Movie 1pm (RSVP 845-454-6572)
Biergarten 6:30-10pm (Music: Joe Unger)
St Patrick’s Day Dinner Party (Irish Band: MacCana)
Monthly Membership Meeting 8pm
Dinner 5-7pm
Biergarten 6:30-10pm (Music: Joe Unger)
Good Friday Service, First Lutheran Church
Biergarten 6:30-10pm (Music: Joe Unger)
Sunday Movie 1pm (RSVP 845-454-6572)
Monthly Membership Meeting 8pm
Früglings Gala (Spring formal) (845) 454-6572
Dinner 5-7pm
Germania Almrausch Anniversary Dance (RSVP 845-471-7442) Tickets only $20!
Monthly Membership Meeting 8pm
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS 7:30pm
Joe Unger: Germania Biergarten 1/6/2012
Membership Meetings are the third Tuesday at 8pm… Meet our new members. Stay informed! Be proactive!
NOTE: Friday’s featured German dinner (includes dessert) is $14; Bratwurst Platter or alternative meal, if any, is $12.
Kid’s portion & price offered at Friday dinners.
GERMANIA OF POUGHKEEPSIE BAKE SALE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall – Center Court
Starting when the mall opens at 10:00 AM and featuring a variety of pastries and cakes
including German favorites such as Strudel, Linzer Tart and Stollen
Attention Germania Members: Please contact Chairpersons Gábor Pattantyús (845) 452-6219
or Bobbie Gordon (845) 471-0474 about donating baked cakes and fine homemade pastries or
volunteering your time for this rewarding experience introducing German heritage and our club
to the Hudson Valley community.
Germania Blue and White Soccer Club
Celebrating ”54” Years 1958 - 2012
President - Joseph Ulrich
Vice President - Jeff Contelmo
Treasurer - Mark Woyner
Secretary - Scott Grimes
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Germania Men & Ladies Singers
and “Children’s Chorus”
Rehearsals: Adults 7:30 PM every Monday
Children 10 AM every Saturday
President- Patricia Kemmerer (845)454-8192
1850-2012 * 162 Years
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Gábor Pattantyús
(845)452-6219
PROFESSIONAL CHAUFFEUR
Fully insured and Bonded * CDL Certified
The Best prices to airports and NYC
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
97 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-454-0340
Celebration of the Eucharist
Weekdays 8AM
vigil (Sat) 5:00PM
Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM
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GERMANIA ALMRAUSCH
SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN
Traditional Bavarian Dancing
Founded 1970 Poughkeepsie, NY
Vorstand
Christine Pattantyús (845) 452-6219
Vorplattler
David Yearack (845) 452-6360
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In Memoriam: Heidi
The Clausen Family
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Late Model Wrecks Bought & Sold
MATT’S AUTO BODY
Bob Beckmann
Matt Lawlor
Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point, NY 12578
(845) 266-5450
24 Hour Towing
MOUNTAIN BRAUHAUS RESTAURANT
7 Miles West of Thruway exit 18
Route 44-55 & 299 Junction, Gardiner, NY
845-255-9766 Closed Mon & Tues
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SHANGRI-LA TRAVEL, LLC
Your Full Service Travel Consultant, Rita Frei/Owner
Honeymoon & Group Specialist
"WE'VE BEEN THERE"
Tel: (845)229-8748 Fax: (845)229-8748
Email: shangri-la_travel@juno.com
www.shanhgri-la-travel.net
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Come Home to Unconditional Love
Sunday at 10 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
325 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845)452-6050
Lunch and Listen: 1st Wednesday 12 PM
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BANKERS
Life and Casualty Company
We Specialize in Seniors
In the insurance business since 1879, we
offer: Medicare Supplement, Long Term
Care, and Home Health Care Insurances;
Annuities/Life Insurance
Chuck Omphalius
NY/CT Licensed
(914)980-4769
Chuck is a Germania Member!
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
GERMANIA proudly presents it’s Annual
Frühlingsgala
6 PM until 7 PM Cocktail Hour with a Selection of Hors d`Oeuvres—Cash Bar
With soft piano music for your listening pleasure by Walt Otto
Featuring a 7 PM Gourmet Dinner with a menu by:
Darcy Sala (CEC Instructor CTI BOCES, CIA Graduate)
Fritz Sonnenschmidt (CMC Culinary Dean Emeritus, of the CIA),
Helmut Loibl (Patissier, Former CIA Instructor),
Bavarian Cheese Spread
Selection of Breads, Butter
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Beef broth with Semolina Dumpling
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Stuffed Breast of Suckling Pig
With Juniper Crème Sauce
Or
Tilapia Guljas
With Deep Fried Parsley
Swabian Spätzle
Hungarian Cabbage
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Medallion Rosemarie
Obatza
Brotauswahl, Butter
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Rinderbrühe mit Griessnockerl
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Gefüllte Spanferkelbrust
Mit Wacholderrahmsoße
Gedünsteter Wirsing
Oder
St. Peters Fischgulasch
Mit Frittierter Petersilie
Schwäbische Spätzle
Ungarisches Kraut
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Medallion Rosemarie
11 PM— Delectable Tea Cookies served Russian Style
Entertainment by the Nobert Ludwig Orchestra
Formal Dress Encouraged
Germania Hall
37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Event Ticket Price: $65 per person up to Feb. 15th
$70 per Person, Feb. 16 to March 23
$75 per person after March 23
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Please return reservations with check and choice of Main Course by March 31st to:
Patricia Kemmerer, 173 Rothenburg Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603
Or to Germania Hall at the address above.
For further information call 454-8192 or Helga Baker at 454-6572
Name:______________________________ Telephone:____________________
_______ Stuffed Breast of Suckling Pig
_______ Tilapia Guljas
Germania of Poughkeepsie celebrates
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with Irish Soda
Bread, Dessert and Coffee.
Irish folk music, waltzes and polkas;
Celtic music with a kick; Irish Step Dancing!
They’re back! Five piece band… MacCana
PAID reservations no later than March 4, 2012
Contact Gábor Pattantyús (845)452-6219
Mail checks payable to ‘Germania’ to
37 Old DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603