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Happy New Year to
all members and friends.
Sterling
Heights The Detroit Schwaben
UnterstützungsVerein celebrated the Christmas holiday with a party for its
members and their families. It was held on Sunday, December 18th, 2005 at
the festively decorated Carpathia Hall. Several members got together in the
morning to decorate the Carpathia Choir's Rehearsal room. Thanks to the
members and the littlest helper, Christopher, for a job well done.
The members and
their families began arriving around 2:30pm. The Christmas party came in
full swing after our President greeted and welcomed the members and their
families. Member ladies of the UnterstützungsVerein arranged trays of
sandwiches and cookies. Thank you Jane Horlacher, Vera Lottholz, Lisa
Gerstheimer for your help. Special thanks go to the President, Hubert Rosch,
who mixed the ,Gehacktes', one of the favorite sandwiches of our members.
Around 4:30pm
there were bells ringing in the hallway and Santa Claus made his grand
entrance. He went around the tables and handed out plenty of goodies. Then
he took a seat in his redvelvet covered grand chair. President Rosch asked
the children to come forward and either sing for Santa Claus or recite a
poem. For their performance they each received a giant Chocolate bar. Walter
Rist's granddaughter, Abigail, sang and also recited a poem in Russian.
Children of the Boelstler family also sang for Santa Claus. With the help
and direction of Walter Rist everyone joined the singalong of familiar
Christmas songs. Following the singa long the children were called up by
name to receive a goodie bag and a present from Santa Claus; with a big
smile and shining eyes they returned to their tables to show off their
presents to their parents. By now it was time for Santa Claus to leave and
as he was waiving his goodbye he promised to return next Christmas.
Now came the
raffle. There were many prizes to be won, and everyone was eager to get
their raffle tickets. Thanks to all who brought a raffle prize.
Everybody, young
and old, was enjoying a wonderful afternoon. As the members left for home
they expressed their thanks for a great Christmas Party and are already
looking forward to next year's. All the favorable comments from the people
was music to the ears of those responsible. And in connection with this, we
will say a special THANK YOU"' to AnnaMaria Mapes who arranged and
coordinated this wonderful afternoon.
Our next meeting
will take place on Sunday, January 15th 2006 at 3:00pm at the Carpathia Hall
for our Annual Membership meeting. |
