Frank Nechvatal Our German Club celebrated Fasching at our January meeting. It was a potluck dinner with plenty of beads, masks, and a few costumes. Fasching, or Fastnacht in Germany, is the equal of Mardi Gras in France and in New Orleans in the United States. This celebration marks the beginning of Lent. This originated…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2026
German Club News
Frank Nechvatal At our November meeting, Treva won the 50/50 raffle of $22, and LaVonne Bland won the $10 name tag raffle. We had our annual Christmas Party on Dec. 13 in the Lakeview Room. We were served chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes and gravy with a veggie. A sheet cake was brought in for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2025
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal Our January meeting was held with a Trivia Contest. Our member James Gascoyne, alias Sherlock Holmes, prepared 20 items of trivia. The winners had 19 of the 23 possible answers correct. They shared the $10 prize. The winners were Chris and Frank Nechvatal. Our February meeting was a potluck Fasching Party. Fasching is…
Clubs & Classes, January 2025
SunBird American German Club
Frank Nechvatal Happy New Year to our members. Hope you enjoyed our Christmas Party on Dec. 12. The food was good, and the friendship was outstanding! Our January meeting will feature a Trivia Night with James Gascoyne, alias Sherlock Holmes, hosting the game. Do your best, as we will have a prize for the winner.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal We will have our first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview Room. We will begin collecting dues of $10 per person (cash, please). Also bring your email address, as we plan to create an email list to remind members of meetings and special news. Our first meeting will…
Clubs & Classes, August 2024
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal This is a reminder that our next meeting will be on the fourth Thursday of September, Sept. 26, in the Lakeview Room at 6 p.m. We will discuss at that time the plan for Oktoberfest, which we will be co-hosting with the Lions Club. Stay tuned for further information. Auf wiedersehen
Clubs & Classes, May 2024
American German Club News
Frank Nechvatal Our German Club finished this 2023-24 season with a Patio Party on April 25. Our club purchased fried and roasted chicken with potato salad. Members brought side dishes and desserts. During the party, President Nechvatal asked for suggestions for our next Oktoberfest in the fall with the hopes we may try something different.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
German Club News
Frank Nechvatal The German Club met in September to plan for the Oktoberfest Party, which was held on Oct. 26 in the Lakeview Room. The Italian Club was invited to attend, too, as long as they brought potluck dishes. The club provided brats and buns. The club met with the Horizon Room manager Julie and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
American German and Italian Clubs News
Frank Nechvatal As we move through these trying times of COVID-19, we realize just how precious health can be! To the club members of both clubs, be advised that we will closely monitor the potential danger of having club meetings. At this point, it is advisable that we do not start any club meetings in…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
German Club news
Frank Nechvatal The German Club held its annual Oktoberfest on the 26th of October. The fest featured Brats, sauerkraut, German-style fried potatoes, sautéed red cabbage and German chocolate cake. A no-host Biergarten was available with $3.00 biers. Accordion music was presented by Bob Doszak. It was a fun time for all. For the November meeting,…