DAS ECHO
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DAS ECHO
Volume 41— #1 DAS ECHO January-February 2011 Musings From The Upper Bar — Angela Williams Inside this issue: I was thinking of leaving this role. Well, it was a number of things— probably the main thing was needing to take care of my health first—but another consideration was that I felt I was not able to spend the time required by this position—because like other Board members, I am handling more than one position—the President, Membership Secretary and producer of Das Echo. My other Board colleagues are also doing double (or triple) duty—you can see that from the contact list. The reality is that our Board is not big enough to do all that must be done. But you, our memBoard members from left to right (back row): Michael Poplawski; Rod Kurtz; Angela Williams; John Fear; Mona bership, are supportive and encouragJane, and (front row): Ursula Muirhead, Rosemarie Felsing; ing—so with your kind words of support Monika Von Selz and the support of my amazing Board It’s Boxing Day as I write this—surrounded by family colleagues, I am feeling better about my role and am willing to stay on for the and friends, after having celebrated a very special 2nd year of my term. But….we still Christmas with 17 for dinner! I reflect upon the last few months and am thankful for the return of my good need help. We need members to help us take on some of the Board roles— health and continued good health of my family. As you know, I have seriously been considering resign- even if you don’t want to be on the Board. Things like—producing this ing as President at the March AGM. Many of you have encouraged me to stay on, and have asked why Echo; or becoming the volunteer coordi- MUSINGS FROM THE UPPER BAR PROGRAMS 1-2 MONTHLY RECIPE HARMONY CHOIR 2 2 1, 7 BOARD CONTACT 3 VICTORIA ACCORDION CLUB 3 BUCHECKE 3 LITERATURKREIS PORTLAND ROAD TRIP! 4 4 CALENDAR INSERT 5,6 MOVIE AFTERNOON 7 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 8 ADVERTISERS 8 FACEBOOK: German Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria Edelweiss Dancers MEETUP: The Victoria German Language Meetup Group WEB: www.victoriaedelweiss.ca PROGRAMS UPDATE —Rosi Felsing As I write this article we have Christmas approaching and the beginning of the New Year approaching. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Since the last Echo we have had our Christmas Fair which seems to be growing and enjoyed by everyone who attended. The snow of the week didn't hinder the organizing or decorating too much and so many, many thanks to all who attended to help with all the work involved. Wreaths were made and we had a privilege of a florist in attendance to teach us how to make some beautiful centre pieces. Lunch was great as usual and the enter- tainment was enjoyed by all who came out. Let's hope that we can make this event flourish and grow to really become a Christmas Market like the ones in Germany. The next event that was very well attended was the annual Harmony Choir Christmas Concert. The performance was wonderful and enjoyed by everyone there. Our Club Christmas Party was not quite as well attended, but Santa and his helper Clowns were enjoyed by everyone who did attend. Many thanks to the small group of Choir Members who came out to help us all with the Christmas Carols and of course to help Santa find his way to our event. Again the food was just spectacu- lar and no one went home hungry. Our next event will be New Year's Eve and we are looking forward to bringing in the New Year with many friends from the past and some new ones. So here again I'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Now into January and February. These are always the slower months of the year and hopefully we will be able to arrange something during these months just to keep our contact with everyone over the winter months. E-mails and phone calls will be made well in advance of any event we do prepare, so we hope that everyone will try to make it out to see old SCHNITZEL ESSEN (Schnitzel Night) 1st Thursday of Every Month January 6th and February 3rd COST: $14.00 (includes 12% HST) Dessert & Coffee/Tea is Free with Membership 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY THE SUNDAY BEFORE Mona Jane 250-380-9158 Please call after 6:00 p.m. by the Sunday before & leave message German Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria Victoria Edelweiss Club 108 Niagara Street Victoria, BC V8V189 250-383-4823 Victoria Edelweiss Harmony Choir — Jetti Tosczak Our Christmas Concert on December 12th was the joyful finale to our year's practices and activities. We are now taking a break, and practices will resume on January 13, 2011. We thank all who attend our performances or support us in any way, and wish club members and friends a very happy and prosperous New Year. Advertising Rates (annual) $100.00 business card size $150.00 double business card size Jetti Tosczak selling wreaths and centrepieces at the Christmas Fair German Games Night! Fridays — Upper Bar — Starts at 7:00—play until late! Join us for some board games including modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble and others. Try out: Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and Gambit 7, and there’s always German TV and music! Play a favourite or try something new! Hosted by Michael Poplawski Check the calendar for dates. Recipe of the Month: Linsensuppe Ingredients 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained 3 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked, cubed ham 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 drops hot pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed Page 2 - Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 ern und Freunden ein glückliches und erfolgreiches neues Jahr. nator for programs; hausmeister, or whatever role you might like to play. If you want to take on one of these roles, we will need a monthly report from you—or if you are willing to be on the Board, we meet as a Board for a few hours each month, and much of our roles are done after hours or during the day when we have time. We would love to have more of you join us, even if it’s not as a formal Board member, just to help out and share your ideas and enthusiasm. If you are interested in joining us, please contact any of the Board members for information. In the meantime, I look forward to another year as the President of this great organization and the opportunities 2011 brings. Oh behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you all a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year and I look forward to seeing you all again this year! www.victoriaedelweiss.ca Das Echo is published bimonthly—6 times per year. Unser Weihnachtskonzert am 12ten Dezember brachte unsere Singstunden und Aufführungen zu einem freudigen Finale. Wir machen jetzt eine längere Pause und fangen am 13ten Januar wieder mit Singstunden an. Wir danken allen Besuchern unserer Konzerte, sowie allen die unser Singen fördern, und wünschen Klubmitglied- (from allrecipes.com Canada) 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Place lentils in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, and ham. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, caraway seed, celery salt, parsley, and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving. After all the sweets of the holidays, use up leftover ham (or turkey) to make this amazing filling soup (and don’t forget to add farmer sausage— a tasty favourite!) Die Buchecke — Helga Traylen Victoria Accordion Club (Ivan Preanicov and Ron Sera) Liebe Leserinnen und Leser! " Ein Heim ohne Buecher ist wie ein Haus ohne Fenster." Zum freundlichen Empfehlen waeren: 1. " Walter Bauer." v. Guenter Hess. (Bio.) (1904-1976) Dieses Buch beschreibt den bewegten Lebensweg von Walter Bauer von Merseburg bis Toronto, Ontario. Bauer war Author und Dichter u.a. Er machte Zeiten mit, die viele von uns auch noch kennen. Krieg und Nachkriegzeiten, dann als deutscher Immigrant in Toronto (1952 - 1976). Der Anfang in dieser ersten Zeitspanne war bestimmt nicht so einfach. 2. " Die Schlacht von Monte Cassino." v. Janusz Piekalkiewicz. ( Geschichte ) Zwanzig Voelker ringen um einen Berg! 5 Monate ( Jan.-Mai 1944) dauert das zaehe Ringen. Eine gewaltige Saga ueber die tapferen Soldaten und Einwohner, die da in eine unmoegliche Situation hineingeraten sind. The VAC band performed in Vancouver on Sunday Dec. 12th at the Vancouver Christmas Market which is a German-style festival similar to those held in Germany during the Christmas period. The band played traditional Christmas tunes as well as a few others -- polka, chicken dance (which went over very well!) and a tango. The large crowd seemed to really enjoy the performance, which was almost 2 hours long (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm). Fifteen of the band members travelled to Vancouver for the event. Members of the Accordion club band entertained a large crowd who attended the Edelweiss Club Christmas Fair on November 27th. 3. " Beethoven." v. Felix Huch (Geschichtsroman) Beethoven ------ ein Name, den die ganze Welt verehrt! Sein dramatisches Wirken und Leben wird hier schillernd beschrieben. Seine Musik ist Lebenskraft, ohne die wir kaum ein volles Leben geniessen koennten. Recht herzlichen Dank an allle Besucher, die Buecher bei der Weihnachtsmesse gekauft haben. Oeffnungszeiten der Bibliothek: Jeden Donnerstagabend, Filmnachmittage und Literaturkreistreffen. Aufklaerendes Lesen wird allen Lesern gewuenscht. -HT- BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-2011 Angela Williams, President, Membership and Das Echo 250-743-2116 Mona Jane, Secretary, Bar Manager and 2nd Treasurer 250-380-9158 Rod Kurtz, Treasurer 250-882-9981 Rose Felsing, Programs and Hausmeister 250-472-1805 John Fear, Public Relations 250-386-7282 Ursula Muirhead, Hall Rental 250-479-6288 Monika Von Selz, Cultural Liaison and Phone Committee 250-652-2345 Michael Poplawski, WebMaster and Technical Guru 250-882-1239 A young accordionist joined in the club's Christmas meeting on December 5th and impressed the members with several Christmas songs, as well as other songs he is learning. Japanese accordionist a highlight! Mr. Nakajima from Japan performed with the accordion club band on November 19th at the Edelweiss Club. He also played some traditional Japanese songs as a solo performance. He appreciated the hospitality of the Victoria Accordion Club and enjoyed his visit. Upcoming activities: club elections February 2011; possible performance at Victoria Seniors Exposition in March 2011. Garfield: Jim Davis Page 3 Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 Literaturkreis Kontaktinformation : Elfie Kirste 250-646-2364 Daniel Taft 250-479-1357 Helga Traylen 250-370-2819 Unser erstes Treffen im Neuen Jahr 2011 findet am Dienstag, dem 11. Januar, wie immer um 14:00 Uhr, statt. Unser Thema ist THOMAS MANN - - sein strenges, allein der Kunst verpflichtetes Schriftstellerleben und seine weltberümten Werke, die immer noch zu den meistgelesenen Büchern der westlichen Welt gehören. Der folgende Literaturkreisnachmittag, also der Dienstag, 8. Februar 2011, steht wieder im Zeichen von Thomas Mann; und zwar werden wir einen Film nach einem seiner Romane vorführen. Zur Verfügung stehen die Buddenbrooks, allerdings in zwei Teilen, mit Liselotte Pulver, Nadja Tiller und Hansjörg Felmy (1960) oder Der Zauberberg mit Rod Steiger, Marie-France Pisier, Christoph Eichhorn (1982). zweideutigen Wesens ist. Ich gehe nicht zu weit, wenn ich sie für politisch verdächtig erkläre. Thomas Mann über „Kunst und Geist― Der Zauberberg „Bravo“ rief Settembrini. „Bravo, Leutnant! Sie bezeichnen sehr gut ein unzweifelhaft sittliches Moment im Wesen der Musik, nämlich dieses, dass sie dem Zeitablaufe durch eine ganz eigentümlich lebensvolle Messung Wachheit, Geist und Kostbarkeit verleiht. Die Musik weckt die Zeit, sie weckt uns zum feinsten Genusse der Zeit, sie weckt ... insofern ist sie sittlich. Die Kunst ist sittlich, sofern sie weckt. Aber wie, wenn sie das Gegenteil tut? Wenn sie betäubt, einschläfert, der Aktivität und dem Fortschritt entgegenarbeitet? Auch das kann die Musik, auch auf die Wirkung der Opiate versteht sie sich aus dem Grunde. Eine teuflische Wirkung, meine Herren! Das Opiat ist vom Teufel, denn es schafft Dumpfsinn, Beharrung, Untätigkeit, knechtischen Stillstand ... Es ist etwas Bedenkliches um die Musik, meine Herren. Ich bleibe dabei, dass sie MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION! RENEW TODAY! Don‘t miss an issue of Das Echo! Aus einer Rede über das Theater. Zur Eröffnung der Heidelberger Festspiele 1929: „Was für eine lumpige Zeit, in der wir leben, und welche Lumpen wir, ihre Kinder! Der Mechanismus erstickt die Seele, Geist und Kunst gehen zugrunde, Grammophon, Film, Radio, der sportliche Rekord sind an der barbarischen Tagesordnung, und „dem Chauffeurtypus, das heisst einem entadelten und würdelosen Menschentum―, strebt die Epoche zu. Man liest es, man weiss es, man kann es nicht bestreiten, und man schämt sich der Abendstunden voll niederträchtigen Genusses, die man mit seinem volltönigen Elektrola-Apparat verbrachte, diesem ordinären Zeitgebilde, das einem, ohne dass man sich erst in einer Konzertgarderobe hatte herumstossen lassen müssen, eine BrahmsSinfonie mit fast ungetrübter Natürlichkeit des Orchesterklanges vortrug.― Welch einen „Fortschritt― die „lumpige Zeit― gemacht hat!! Statt „Elektrola― nun Elektronik! Portland Rose Festival, June 9-12, 2011 RENEWAL FORM IS ON LAST PAGE OF THIS ISSUE Pay by cash or by cheque made out to Victoria Edelweiss Club. The 2011 Member cards will be mailed with the January/February issue of Das Echo, so please don‘t worry if you don‘t get yours right away. We are trying to save postage costs. Thank you for your renewal! If you wish to receive future issues of Das Echo by e -mail, please make sure you include your e-mail address along with your payment. Annual Dues —12% HST Included: Adult (19-64) $53.00 Senior (65+) $44.00 Youth (<19) $21.50 Family $96.00 (2 adults/couple + dependent children < age 19) For more information, please contact Angela Williams at aiwillia@shaw.ca or by phone at 1-250-743-2116. Page 4 Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 $599.00 Per Person (Double Occupancy) $163.40 USD payable to hotel on credit card; $436.00 CAD by cheque only Add $28.00 ferry fees for non-BC Seniors (65 years, with gold card) Reserve: Frank Veerkamp (250-479-8696) $100 deposit (non-refundable). Final payment deadline April 15, 2011. Cancellations after May 25/11 are 100% non-refundable. Our deepest sympathies to the family of William Weiss, who passed away in December, 2010. William was a founding member of the Victoria Edelweiss Club and often spoke fondly of his memories of the Club and his friends and colleagues. He will be missed. January 2011 Sun Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed Thu 4 5 Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd floor 9 10 11 LiteraturKreis 2 PM Hall Rental AM Vic Accordion Club Games Room 11:30 Mtg @ 2:00 Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar 12 Fri 6 Sat 7 8 Swing Main Hall Schnitzel Night check online calendar 5:30 Main Hall www.victoriaedelweiss.ca Skat 7 pm 13 14 Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall 19 20 21 Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall 15 BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd floor 16 Hall Rental AM 17 18 Vic Accordion Club Games Room 6:30 Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar BOARD MEETING BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd floor Upper Bar 7 PM 23 24 Hall Rental AM Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm German Games Night— Upper Bar 7 pm 25 26 27 28 Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd floor 30 22 German Games Night— check online calendar www.victoriaedelweiss.ca 31 Hall Rental AM German Movie Afternoon 2:00 PM Upper Bar For up-to-date information check www.victoriaedelweiss.ca Page 5 Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 29 February 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 Thu Sat 3 4 Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm Schnitzel Night 5:30 Main Hall Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall 8 9 10 11 Hall Rental AM Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall Vic Accordion Club Games Room 11:30 Mtg @ 2:00 BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd Floor Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar 2 Fri BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd floor 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hall Rental AM German Games Night— Upper Bar 7 pm Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall 23 24 25 Skat 7 pm Choir 7 pm Swing Main Hall BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd Floor 20 21 22 Hall Rental AM Vic Accordion Club Games Room 6:30 Church Rental 6:30 pm Upper Bar BOARD MEETING BC Accordion Orchestra 3rd Floor Upper Bar 7 PM 27 Convers. German 7 pm Games Rm 12 19 German Games Night— check website www.victoriaedelweiss.ca 28 Hall Rental AM For up-to-date information check www.victoriaedelweiss.ca 5 Page 6 Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 26 BOOK YOUR CALENDARS! Check the calendar insert, ads and articles for more information, dates and times of ongoing activities Regular (monthly) events: Accordion Club: First Sunday of the month (beginning at 11:30); and practices throughout the month. Check calendar for details. New members welcome! NOTE DATE CHANGE Jan 9th for first meeting in January! Conversational German: Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (intermediate) and 8:00 p.m. (beginners) - Games Room. Contact John Fear 250-386-7282. Dance Group: Every Monday 6:30 p.m., Main Hall—New dancers welcome! German Games Night—Fridays 7:00 p.m. — Check calendar. Upper Bar. New players welcome! German Movie Afternoon: 4th Sunday of the month — 2:00 p.m. Upper Bar. Check article for details. Harmony Choir Practice: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Choir Loft. Contact Jetti Tosczak 250-598-8661. New singers welcome! Literature Circle – Second Tuesday of every month 2:00 p.m. Upper Bar. New members welcome. Schnitzel Night: First Thursday of every month, January 6 and February 3. Check ad for more information and to make reservations by the Sunday prior. Reserve: Mona Jane: 250-380-9158 Skat: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m. in the Games Room. New Players welcome! PROGRAMS, Continued; friends and new ones as we start into 2011. Als Ich diesen Artikel schreibe, ist Weihnachten nicht weit ab und der Anfang vom Neuen Jahr kommt auch schnell. Ich moechte jeden ein Frohes Weihnachtsfest und viele Gruesse fuer ein Frohes und Glueckliches Neues Jahr. Seid den letzten Echo haben wir unseren Weihnachtsmarkt gehabt und es schaut es wird langsam groesser und alle Die wo gekommen sind haben sich sehr gefreut. Der Schnee dass warend die Woche gefallen war hat uns nicht viel zurueck gehalten und wir hatten die organisierung und Beschmueckung trotz vertig gebracht. Vielen Dank an Alle wo gekommen sind zu die Arbeit machen. Wir haben Krenzen gemacht und hatten die Hilfe von einigen Blumenhaendler zum die wunderbaren Mittelstueck lernen zumachen. Das Mittagessen war wunderbar wie immer und die Unterhaltung war genossen bei Alle die kammen. Wir hoffen dass der Weihnachtsmarkt noch groesser wird und dass wir auch eines Tages ein Markt haben wie es in Deutschland gibt. Dass naechste Feier das viele besucht hatten war das Harmonie Chor Weihnachtskonzert. Wie immer war die Vorfuehrung sehr nett und genossen bei Alle die kammen. Unseren Klub Weihnachtsfeier war leider nicht so gut besucht aber der Nikolaus und seine Klowns haben uns alle unterhalten. Vielen Dank an die von Chor dass fuer uns gesungen hatten und haben uns geleidet mit die Weihnachtslieder und auch mit dem Singen dass der Nikolaus uns gefunden hat. Wieder war das Essen wunderbar und niemand ist Hungrig nach Hause gegangen. Das naechste Feier wird Silvester sein und wir freuen uns dass wir es mit soviele Freunde von bevor und auch neuen Feiern So, hier moechte Ich alle EIN GUTEN RUTSCH INS NEUES JAHR wuenschen. Jetzt in Januar und Februar. Dass sind immer die langsamer Monat im Jahr und hoffentlich koennen wir etwas zusammen stellen wahrend diese Monat dass wir Alle miteinander contakt haben. E-mails und Telefonanruf wereden gemacht fuer irgend ein Feier dass wir zusammenstellen. Hoffentlich werden Alle probieren zu mitmachen dass wir mit Alte und Neue Freunde treffen als wir in 2011 anfangen. German Movie Afternoon — January 30 — 2:00 PM Upper Bar Join us for our next German Movie Afternoon! This is a popular fundraiser for our Harmonie Choir and your support is very much appreciated! Coffee and cake is included for $6.00. Wir haben unseren ersten Film Nachmittag am 30zigsten Januar. PLEASE NOTE THIS SPECIAL DATE. This month’s film is/wir werden uns ansehen: "Der Sonnenhof" (2007) Die tüchtige Finanzbeamtin Katharina Kamp (Suzanne von Borsody) steht kurz vor der Beförderung. Im Gegensatz zu ihrem ehrgeizigen Kollegen Eggert (Nicholas Bodeux), der nur Mahnen, Pfänden, Zwangsversteigern kennt, sieht Katharina stets die Menschen hinter den Aktenzeichen. Doch Carl von Balkhausen (Peter Sattmann), Besitzer des traditionsreichen Gestüts Sonnenhof, macht es ihr nicht leicht. Page 7 Das Echo Jan/Feb 2011 Cell: (250) 818-3226 Phone: (250) 479-6288 ursula@innovationscatering.com www.innovationscatering.com Weddings, banquets, cocktail parties or barbeques Let us make your special event magical! Call for a quote and planning advice today. Ihr Immobilienmakler Ein vertrauter Name mit 33 Jahren Erfahrung im Verkauf von Häusern, Wohnungen & Grundstücken. Für eine kostenlose personliche Beratung in Deutsch oder Englisch, bitte rufen Sie mich jederzeit an. Sonderangebote für Mitglieder & Pensionäre Fred Lerch BRISTOL TOWN HAIR FASHION Personal Real Estate Corporation Sutton Group West Coast Realty Office: 250-479-3333 Cell: 250-889-2528 John Fear 2562 Sinclair Road Victoria, BC V8N 1B8 250-477-3098 bristol@telus.net “Involved in the sale of over 1300 properties in Victoria” Theo U Schmidt . 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