American Women's Club of Hamburg Currents Magazine November/December 2013 | Page 14

ACTIVITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 T his isn’t all! Sometimes special events come up after the Currents deadline. In this case we will use Evites and our e-Newsletter to notify members. Check your email and our online calendar for the most up-to-date event information. Stitch ’n’ Bitch Tuesday, Novemeber 12, 26 anytime after 19:00 Tuesday, December 10 anytime after 19:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information Contact: Beth G. at [email protected] Otherwise known as Portable Hobby Night. Come join us for lots of laughs and snacks, a glass of wine, and some crafting. Celebration of Membership November 6, 18:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by Oct 30 Please see separate invitation. BUNCO Game Fundraiser November 2, 19:00 – 23:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information Contact Tracy Moede at [email protected] for more information Come join us for a fun night of Bunco, a dice game that requires no talent, skill or strategy and help us raise money to continue our support of the Integrated Tribal Watershed Development Project. With our past help the ITWDP has provided sufficient water supplies that now help eradicate extreme poverty and hunger in the tribal areas of India. Partners and husbands are welcome! Singles welcome! Costs: 10€ per person plus a dish or drink to share How to get there: By public transportation: Take the Nr. 1 bus directly to the main entrance at Notkestrasse. (Bus stop Zum Hünengrab/DESY) Everyone will need to check in at the guard house and he will give your directions to building 3 (only 3 minutes on foot). Books and DVD Exchange Brunch November 16, 11:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite by Nov 14 With the long winter months and holidays right around the corner, let’s get together for food, conversation, and a book and DVD exchange.  Bring a brunch item, any English books you may wish to exchange, and any DVD’s you hope to get rid of in exchange of other books and DVD’s.  Directions to my home will be sent to you once I have received your RSVP.  As we do have dogs, please let me know if you are either allergic and/or afraid. Also, if you are interested in hosting a carpool, please let me know via [email protected] under the subject heading “carpool”.  All leftover books and DVD’s will be donated to soldiers overseas. Planetarium: The Cosmic Wall – A Monument to Pink Floyd Thursday, Nov 21, 19:15 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by Nov 10 (tickets sell fast) and transfer the money as soon as possible to the AWC account Pink Floyds 1979 masterpiece “The Wall” is probably the most creative piece in rock history. Experience songs like “Another Brick in Wall”,”Hey You” and “Run like Hell” during 14 a spectacular laser light show under the star dome of the Planetarium. Cost: €11, 50 Euro Thanksgiving November 30, 17:00- 22:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by Nov 15 We will celebrate Thanksgiving as it is best done with lots of great food, dear friends and cheer!  The AWCH will provide the turkey & gravy, water, coffee, teas and will also offer a babysitting service (5 Euro per family taking advantage of this super deal) and a “Charlie Brown” movie.  Please see the sign-up list in the “Event Conversation” link to indicate what side-dish or dessert you will bring and don’t forget your serving utensils marked with your name. Please bring a bottle of your choice to share with all.  We look forward to celebrating with you and giving thanks. The room is limited to 60 so please reserve your seats now. Cost: Dinner for Non-Member’s is 10 Euro per person (does not include Member’s and their family members).  Please transfer this to the AWC account by Nov 15. The official AWCH no-show and cancellation policy will be in effect.  Your yes RSVP on the Evite is a space reservation and payment will be required if RSVP response has not been updated by November 15.  Christmas Bash and White Elephant Trash December 4, 18:30 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by November 27 Margaret courteously opened her home to us to have a nice Christmas get-together with some wine and snacks and also can do our traditional White Elephant Trash. Please do not buy any nice presents! If you really don’t have anything to regift, please keep your spending below 5€. Cookie Exchange Date tbd, 11:00 Where: Watch the newsletter for location information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by November 30 We are happy that the new Consul General opens her home to do our traditional Cookie Exchange. Please come and share the Christmas joy with some cookies and carols. Please bring two dozen cookies. Visit Christmas Markets Downtown December 17, 17:00 Where: Watch the newsletter forlocation information RSVP via Evite or to Tina at [email protected] by December 16 Let’s stroll the Christmas markets together and start with the best punch in town and continue on over Jungfernstieg to Rathausmarkt - or where ever we feel like going! American Women’s Club of Hamburg e.V.