November 2006 JS.pmd - The American Women's Club of Taunus

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Newsletter Number5 Volume 97 November 2006
AMERICAN WOMEN’S CLUB of the TAUNUS e.V.
Serving the Frankfurt Area
Children’s
Activities
Family
Picture
Area
Flohmarkt
AWCT Fall Market 2006
November 11th
10:00 -17:00
Stadthalle, Kelkheim
American book
and video sale
American
Barbecue
AWCT Newsletter June 2006 3

The American
Women’s Club
of the Taunus
2
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the Club recieves a percentage of each sale??
It’s so easy! Amazon.de has a great selection of
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AWCT All Club Coffees
10:00am at the Treffpoint.
Come meet some new friends!
November 28
February 27
March 27
May 31
June 19
www.awctaunus.org
November 2006
Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE! · SAVE THE DATE!
NOV. 3-4 - ART EXHIBITION AT AWCT OFFICE
NOV. 4-5 - SHOPPING TRIP TO POLAND
NOV. 11 - FALL MARKET, KELKHEIM
NOV. 14 - DAY TRIP TO FULDA & BUDINGEN
NOV. 16-19 - PRAGUE TRIP
NOV. 23 - THANKSGIVING DINNER
NOV. 28 - AWCT ALL CLUB COFFEE
SAVE THE DATE! · SAVE THE DATE!
When planning future events, please contact Stella Kristoffersson,
Office Manager, for potential scheduling conflicts.
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Get Involved
Contents
Welcome – November Welcome! ........................... Efthymia Tomtsi & Nicki Tieman ........... 8
Mother’s Corner November ..................................... Bettina Buchreiser ................................ 12
Activities .................................................................. ............................................................... 28
Art Exhibitions at AWCT ......................................... Ingrid Lelewel ........................................ 17
Fun Things To Do
Thanksgiving with the Club ..................................... ................................................................. 6
It’s Travel Time ....................................................... Erika Olsson ......................................... 22
Day Trips ................................................................. Linda Kennedy ........................................ 6
In Case You Didn’t Know –
What’s on in November ................................ Heather Macvie-Martorana ................... 18
Workshops ............................................................... Sandra Kettner ...................................... 11
AWCT Fall Market ................................................... Lisa Lowery ............................................. 5
Program - December Holiday Luncheon ................. Kathy Tchalaby/Annette Doody ............. 7
Support and Information –
CARES – We CARE for You .................................. Jean Mier-Bölinger ................................ 16
FAWCO – Another Winner Please .......................... Marline Holmes ................................... 025
Membership – November Birthdays ....................... Cindy Kauppila ........................................ 4
Fitness ..................................................................... Michelle Delon ......................................... 7
Lifer Tips - Goose Season ...................................... Rasa Hiob .............................................. 15
Special Feature - Northern Ireland .......................... Frances Geiger Pelles .......................... 26
In Every Issue
President’s Pen ....................................................... Vera Thiers ............................................ 04
Viewpoint ................................................................. Iris Schmidt ........................................... 31
Services - Member to Member ............................... ............................................................... 32
Classified Ads ......................................................... Stella Kristoffersson ............................. 33
Membership Information ......................................... ............................................................... 03
Advertiser’s Index ................................................... ............................................................... 35
Board Directory ........................................................ ............................................................... 35
Monthly Calendar ..................................................... ............................................................... 36
The American Women’s Club of the Taunus e.V. was founded in February 1971. The club is a nonpolitical,
non-denominational organization, which promotes the public good (especially education
and training through the support of schools, higher educational institutions and projects as well as
the giving of scholarships to persons in addition to supporting social, cultural and medical
institutions and projects) nationally and internationally. In addition to this objective, the AWCT
intends to advance international understanding, advance cultural exchanges among Americans
and other nationalities, assist in achieving a better understanding of Germany and inform members
about issues of interest to Americans. If you would like to join the AWCT, call the office (06171-
580835) and/or check out the website at: www.awctaunus.org.
Membership
Information
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 3

President’s
Pen
by Vera Thiers
Membership
by Cindy Kauppila
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Happy Expat Life, Part II
I
f you remember, last month I wrote about
suggestions on how to attain a “happy expat life”. It
started with you, the expat woman. While we shouldn’t
expect miracles, a good step toward a feeling of wellbeing
here in Germany can be made through
involvement—having an activity, hobby, or worthwhile
task that brings relaxation, motivation, and perhaps an
understanding friend or two. And never underestimate
the amount of useful information that you will gather.
For example, you just may discover where to find
Ziplock bags, that Dolormin Frau is a good replacement
for Tylenol, or how to make a call to the US for €0.02/
minute with the prefix 01081.
Feeling on top of our household tasks and good about
ourselves helps us cope better with our other
responsibilities, but the well-being of our children and
spouses remain a major concern. If they are unhappy,
that happy expat life may elude us. Parenting issues
and the emotional needs of our children often have
priority. This goes beyond the education factor which
parents tend to focus on first when relocating. Even the
relocation industry has realized that there is much more
than just education in creating well-adjusted expat
children, and is offering cultural training for kids,
including classroom training sessions, but also
mentoring schemes to help children integrate into their
peer groups. Young adults especially profit from this.
November Birthdays
1 – Patrizia Parenti
3 – Heather MacVie-Martorana
4 - Erika Brown
6 - Penny Donath
6 - Sharon Hansen
7 . Dagmar Barthel
7 - Renate Gusy
7 - Iva Pearlstein
8 - Christine Moore
9 - Hannah Deutsch
10 - Michelle Power
11 - Sumiko Minowa
12 - Ingrid Gräfin von Walderdorff
12 - Karen Howard-Goldsmith
13 - Pamela Gerla
14 - Debra Caswell
15 - Barby Allison
16 - Camilla Barisa
16 - Carole Liebert
16 - Kristen Scheyder-Rabinowitz
16 - Tina Schuett
17 - Alanna Fenner
17 - Monika Pohlmann
20 - Bettina Buchrieser
21 - Wai-Yee Schmidt
www.awctaunus.org
Here again networking for information via the club,
school, or interest groups will help concerned expat
women find solutions to problems and special needs that
might crop up. Whether it be a sport or hobby, therapy
for a physical or emotional need, or a special support
group, you will find almost everything you need in the
Rhein Main area, and often in English. Special
handbooks for parents include the AWCT’s Parent’s
Guide which provides information about being a parent
in Germany. I can also highly recommend “Discovering
Frankfurt and the Rhein-Main Area with Children” by
Heike Wolf as a well-written, practical, and very handy
guide to this specific part of Germany, which will help
you plan constructive entertainment and outings with
your children.
For more insight into the challenges children face when
moving abroad and how they could profit from the
experience can be found in David Pollock’s sensational
book Third Culture Kids. Another book, Footsteps
Around the World by Beverly Roman has very good
relocation tips specifically for teens.
We hope to see many of you at our Thanksgiving
dinner on November 23rd (see details on page 5). �
22 - Hyun-Ju Lim
23 - Bettina Lischka
24 - Umarah Taugir Ahmad
25 - Patricia Gebauer
25 - Nicole LaRock-Mueller
27 - Sandy Chavez
27 - Marge Manfredo
27 - Sylvia Whelan
28 - Christine Nassivera
28 - Efthymia Tomtsi-Lagos
29 - Lydia Woods-Gresham
30 - Jennifer Farah
30 - Jennifer Jefferson

AWCT Fall Market
T
ime flies when you are having fun! That statement rings so very true for the members of the AWCT.
It is amazing how many wonderful activities our club has to offer. Another year has passed and
it is time once again for the annual Fall Market. Mark the date on your calendar and come enjoy
a day of fun for the entire family. This year’s market will include the following:
• Shopping – Vendors from near and far will be selling some wonderful items. Get a jump
on your Christmas shopping.
• American Bake sale – Purchase delicious home baked goods donated by our members.
• American Barbecue – Come hungry and eat up some good old American burgers and
hotdogs.
• Childrens’ activities – Games, prizes, crafts, and face painting! The Mother’s Corner will
once again sponsor an area for your kids to have fun.
• Family picture area – We will have a fall themed picture area for you to capture a
wonderful memento of your family.
• Instant win raffle – What would an AWCT event be without prizes? This year there will be
no agonizing wait! Instant gratification is what it is all about at this year’s raffle.
• Flohmarkt – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You will be sure to find
something to go home with at a great price!
• American book and video sale – Stock up on some reading material for the upcoming
winter. There will be Adult and kid’s books for sale. Make sure to pick up a movie you
have not seen yet. You may even get a chance to win a gift certificate to a local bookstore.
If you have a creative, crafty or artsy side, rent a table and sell your what you have made! We are offering
a discount to members. The table size is 70 X 130cm. Send an email to jwwidgy@aol.com to get the
details and a form.
Your donations will help make this year’s market a success. We are accepting donations for the bake
sale and flohmarkt! You can drop your donations off at the Treffpoint or contact lowerymsu@aol.com
for other drop off areas.
This is one of the AWCT’s fundraisers so be sure to pass the word to all your friends, members and
non-members. This year we will be donating part of the proceeds to the Lebenshilfe in Kelkheim. If
you have any questions please contact Lisa Lowery at lowerymsu@aol.com or 06196-7666131.
We hope to see you there! The 2006 Fall Market Committee.
Judith Gold, MA
Clinical Counseling Practice -
West End
Individuals, couples & families
Multicultural Counseling:
English, Spanish, Portugese, German
Monthly Workshops/Groups
Inquiry: (069) 725208
POLISH POTTERY
Bol und Becher
Wallstrasse 28 – 61348 Bad Homburg
Tel. 06172-923469
Open: Monday to Friday 2 pm to 6 pm
and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
www.bol-und-becher.de
We offer mugs, plates, jars, dishes and lots
more in traditional and modern designs.
Fall Market
by Lisa Lowery
November 11
10:00-17:00
Stadthalle, Kelkheim
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 5

Day Trips
by Linda Kennedy
06174-24785
lindakennedy@gmx.de
6
Thanksgiving with the CLUB
Missing your traditional family Thanksgiving
feast at home? Why not join us for
Thanksgiving with the AWCT?
Our friendly Treffpunkt neighbor AND
restaurant owner, Heinz Wenzel, has offered
to cook us an American Thanksgiving meal!
This will be a casual affair for members,
families and friends. Heinz has even promised
to see if he can find an American football game
on his Sky TV receiver for the men to watch at
the bar. Sign up early to save a place!!!
This will be a seated 3 course turkey dinner for
adults and 2 courses of child-friendly food for
children. Drinks extra, tap water included
When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov 23, 2006
6:00 pm social time,
7:00 pm Meal begins
Price: 17 Euro for adults
9 Euro for children 4-12 years
Children 3 and under free of charge
Where: Gaststätte Zum Schwanen
Hollerberg 7, Oberusel
Tel. 06172 55 3 83
next door to the AWCT Office
AWCT Day Trips
Tuesday, November 14 - Fulda + Büdingen
(carpooling) Cathedral and castle in Fulda;
Castle, fortress, historic buildings in Büdingen
Thursday, December 7 - Rothenburg ob
der Tauber Christmas Market (touring bus)
Wonderful traditional German Christmas
Market in Bavaria
Details and confirmation of dates will be
posted on the AWCT website and circulated to
the membership by e-mail through the Area
Coordinators in good time.
http://www.hessen-tourismus.de/en/ -
contains information on Limburg, Büdingen
and much more
http://www.tourismus-fulda.de/multilingual/
english/index.php - Fulda’s website
http://
www.germany.inforelaunchinfopublicationsinfocus
Xmas2003Rothenburg.htm - Rothenburg ob
der Tauber – Christmas Market info
www.awctaunus.org
RSVP: to awcttaunus@hotmail.com or call
the Treffpunkt: 06171 58 08 35
weekdays 9am-12pm. The
deadline is noon on Friday,
November 17 th , 2006
Cancellations after this date will be
charged the full amount unless a
replacement is found.
Parking:Parkhaus Stadthalle / Rathaus,
Oberhöchstädter Strasse, Lot at
corner of Bleichstrasse + An der
Herrenmühle, Parking deck on
Holzweg

Holistic Approach to Fitness
I
n what will hopefully be a regular contribution to this
newsletter I will explore the various elements that
make up a holistic approach to fitness; that is one which
considers body, mind and spirit. In today’s hectic world
the conditioning of our emotional and mental bodies is
equally important as the conditioning of our physical
body.
But, since we dwell in a physical body, the aches, pains
and stiffness that often accompany an out of shape or
inflexible physique (often a reflection of an inflexible
mind) can prevent our peace of mind as quick as a traffic
jam, so we must start here. It is terrific to be relaxed and
peaceful but if you have a problem going up a flight of
stairs or bending down to pick something up, eventually
the body is going to disrupt your daily life.
So where to start? I will approach this question of
holistic fitness from the beginning so if you are already
working out, and are relatively fit don’t worry more will
come that will apply to you.
There are three basic areas that one needs to include
in an effective program for the physique: aerobic
conditioning, flexibility and strength training. None of
these elements should be omitted. For the beginner,
start your aerobic conditioning with walking. This is the
easiest and least stressful way to get started, and
something we all do anyway. Try for twenty minutes of
continuous walking at whatever pace is comfortable
for you. Once this gets easy, pick up your pace and
shoot for thirty minutes. If you are beyond this stage
already then try a slow jog or if this is too difficult
alternate a minute or two of walking with a minute or two
of jogging, eventually increasing the jogging time and
decreasing the walking time. I once met someone who
completed an entire marathon using this technique.
While walking or jogging, pay attention to your breathing
taking long, deep breaths. You can live for weeks
without food, days without water, but not very long
without breathing. Most of us neglect this first food of
life… so begin appreciating how valuable it is and give
it some time and attention. More on this important topic
in another article.
And to close, with the holidays approaching, which
usually mean extra food, drink and stress here are a
few ideas to keep you holistically fit. Every day save
a little bit of time just for you, even if this means only ten
minutes a day. You will be amazed how much better you
will feel if you can “escape” no matter how briefly. Use
this time to take some deep breaths and center yourself,
browse through a favorite book or magazine, or walk
around the block paying attention to your posture and
breathing. If possible spend some time in natural
surroundings, even just being around some trees or
flowers will support your letting go of stress. While
doing this try to clear your mind and just pay attention
to whatever you are doing...nothing else! And a second
tip, if you know that you will be attending a party pay
extra attention to what you are eating during the day.
Keep it light and fresh so that a little extra indulgence
won’t be as significant. A extra piece of cake and glass
of champagne is not the end of the world if during the
rest of the day you ate light, but if added to your normal
intake of food these indulgences becomes extra,
unnecessary, calories that will add up and put on
weight. Enjoy the holidays… but use your intelligence!
Next month how to begin your strength training and
flexibility program. ■
Michelle Delon - life coach, private trainer, yoga
instructor, 069.944.11121, mdelon@atmando.com
Holiday Luncheon
Christmas is coming, before we know it! As I am writing this in September, the thought of how quickly time
passes is overwhelming. So before everyone's calendar is booked, save the date for the holiday lunch.
This year it will be held at the lovely Villa Bonn on Tuesday, December 12. Villa Bonn was built in 1895
for the banker Wilhelm Bonn and is a venue not to be missed. Its location near the Palmengarten is now
home to the Frankfurter Gesellschaft für Handel, Industrie und Wissenschaft, a local business, trade, and
intellectual association. To sweeten the day, we will have Champagne tasting along with information on
the different varieties. The details for the luncheon are not yet complete, but as you receive this they will
be posted on the web site, or available upon reservation. Of course, all the details will be in the December
newsletter, but feel free to reserve early. This is a small venue and reservations are mandatory, so don't
forget!
What: Holiday Luncheon
When: Tuesday, December 12, 11 am
Where: Villa Bonn Siesmayerstr. 12 Frankfurt am Main
RSVP: AWCT office by telephone 06171-580835 or email awcttaunus@hotmail.com,
Before 11 am, December 8
**RSVP Manditory**
Fitness
by Michelle Delon
SAVE THE DATE!
The AWCT is
planning a New
Year’s Eve or New
Year’s Day event.
More details in the
December issue.
Program
by Kathy Tchalaby
and Annette Doody
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 7

Welcome
by Efthymia Tomtsi
and Nicki Tieman
The Muttis are always
ready to listen to your
questions or just
provide a friendly
voice to talk to. If you
are a new member
and haven’t heard
from your Mutti yet,
please pick up the
phone and call this
sympathetic woman
who remembers what
it felt like to be “new” in
a foreign country.
The Mother’s Corner
Representatives are
Mutti’s with small
children who can offer
additional information
about children’s topics
in your area.
The Neighborhood
Coordinators
organize various
events within their
neighborhoods. Call
your Neighborhood
Coordinator to ask
about neighborhood
coffees and social
activities in your area.
*indicates that these
women are
English and
German speaking
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November Welcome!
A
utumn in Frankfurt, why does it seem so inviting?
For some it is the best time of the year. Let’s make
the most of it!! The November Neighborhood Joint
Event is a visit to the Klein Markthalle in Frankfurt. The
event is being organized by the Neighborhood
Coordinators of Bad Soden, Neuenhain, Sulzbach,
Schwalbach, Eschborn, Steinbach, Niederhöchstadt
and Frankfurt, Bad Vilbel, Karben, and Rodgau. Please,
find some time and join us for a visit to this wonderful
indoor market!!
For future events your ideas and contribution would be
greatly appreciated. Please contact your local
Neighborhood Coordinator for information and to
discuss upcoming events.
We would also like to thank very much all the
Neighborhood Coordinators and Muttis for their
support, time, and effort in helping the Club provide a
friendly, yet professional, service. THANK YOU!!!
Our email addresses are: efthymia@projectvit.com
and tiernan@t-online.de
Bad Homburg, Friedrichsdorf, Langgöns,
Wehrheim, Usingen, New Anspach, Obernhain
Neighborhood Coordinator:
Jennifer Grunenberg, 06172-498885,
j_grunenberg@yahoo.com
Bad Homburg Mutti: * Heidi Delle, 06172-456554,
hh.delle@t-online.de
Friedrichsdorf Mutti: *Iris Schmidt, 06172-778465,
mediatouristik@aol.com
Wehrheim Mutti: OPEN POSITION
Bowling Night
Date: November 11, 7:00-10:00 pm
Location: Magic Bowl in Oberstedten. Join us for
bowling, drinks, and snacks.
RSVP: Jennifer Grunenberg at 06172 498885
or j_grunenberg@yahoo.com
Psychotherapy (HP)
and Bodywork Practice
Karen Latner
clinical social worker, licensed
psychotherapist
Individual and couples (cross cultural)
Humanistic psychology, Mind-Body approach
Bodywork: Esalen Massage, Deep Tissue,
Trager, Cranio Sacral
Deep Relaxation, Pain alleviation
For Inquiry: (069) 59 40 12
Practices in Ffm + Wiesbaden area
www.awctaunus.org
Bad Soden, Neuenhain, Sulzbach, Schwalbach,
Eschborn, Steinbach, Niederhöchstadt
Neighborhood Coordinator: Tricia Danziger,
06196-7641220, triciadanziger@yahoo.com
Bad Soden Muttis: Susanne Strech-Busch, 06196-
27402, strech-busch@t-online.de; Rasa Hiob,
06196-670953, rasahiob@aol.com
Explore the Klein Markthalle in Frankfurt–Joint
event with the neighborhood of Frankfurt
Date: Thursday, November 2
Location: Meet at Lisa Lowery’s at 9:30am for
carpooling, Nachtigallenweg 7, Bad Soden
RSVP: Tricia at triciadanziger@yahoo.com
Come with us to explore the Klein Markthalle of Frankfurt
and meet members of the Frankfurt neighborhood. Lisa
Lowery has offered to lead us through the market so
we can shop till we drop. Then we will stop for lunch.
Fashion Workshop
Date: Monday, November 27, 7:00 pm
Location: Tricia Danziger’s, Nachtigallenweg 5,
Bad Soden
RSVP: Tricia at triciadanziger@yahoo.com by
November 23.
We will spending the evening learning how to be
fashionable with scarves. Bring your collection and our
fashion consultant, Pamela Viedebantt, will teach us
how to wear them with flair. All neighborhoods are
welcome to join us. The cost will be roughly 10 € per
person, depending on the number of attendees.
Our neighborhood is also looking for a co-coordinator
to share responsibilities with Tricia. If you are interested
contact Tricia.
Dreiech, New-Isenburg, Langen, Darmstadt,
Hanau, Helbronn, South Frankfurt, Mannheim/
Heidelberg
Neighborhood Coordinator: Tanja Tschech,
06151-9677488, tanja_tschech@hotmail.com
Mutti: Vanesha Pillay-Müller, 06103-2028973,
vaneshapm@aol.com
Mannheim/Heidelberg Mutti: Ipek Wartusch,
06206 939903, Ipekw@hotmail.com
* CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR SCHEDULED EVENTS
Frankfurt, Bad Vilbel, Karben, Rodgau
Neighborhood Coordinators: Cynthia Voelker,
069-66126859, cynthnrainer@aol.com;
Carla Phenicie, 069-69535849, carla@fratus.de;
Hilde Hilberath 069-2605-2255,
hilberath.cairo@menanet.net
Frankfurt Muttis: *Iva Pearlstein, 069-95502897,
iva@frankfurt-tours.com; Karen Howard-Goldsmith,
069-74309691, karenhg@hotmail.co.uk

We welcome Hilde Hilberath as a Neighborhood Co-
Coordinator!!!
Explore the Klein Markthalle in Frankfurt—
Joint event with the neighborhood of Bad
Soden
Date: Thursday, November 2
Location: Klein Markthalle at 10:00 am
RSVP: CarlaPhenicie, 069-69535849,
carla@Fratus.de
Come with us to explore the Klein Markthalle of Frankfurt
and meet members of the Bad Soden neighborhood.
Lisa Lowery has offered to lead us through the market
so we can shop till we drop. Then we will stop for lunch.
St. Martin’s Dinner:
Last year’s event was very successful so we are
planning a repeat. Watch your email for details.
Afternoon Coffee:
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 3:00 pm.
Location: Hilton Hotel, Hochstrasse, Ffm (near
Eschersheimer Tor U Bahn)
Morning Coffee:
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 11:00 am.
Location: Communications Museum, Schaumainkai
53 (Museumsufer), U Bahn: Schweizer
Platz
Please join us for some friendly chat and the best
brownies in town!
German Speaking Coffee
Practice your German. Contact Jan Farr at 069-
59799975, janfarr@attglobal.net or Nicki Tiernan at
069-97269900, Tiernan@t-online.de for details.
Mahjong
Good fun and no experience necessary. Contact Jan
Farr at 069-59799975, janfarr@attglobal.net for
details.
Raumausstatter-Meister
61476 Kronberg
06173-68891
Are you looking for an
English speaking Tradesman who can
reupholster your furniture?
sell and hang your wallpaper?
install your mosquito screens?
take care of all your paintjobs?
sell and install window treatments?
steamclean your carpets and furniture?
Hofheim, Kriftel, Hattersheim, Southern areas
Neighborhood Coordinator: Marline Holmes
06192-27215, holmesger@t-online.de
Mutti: Isolde Burik, 06192-28972, isolde@burik.de
We welcome our new Neighborhood Coordinator
Marline Holmes and Mutti Isolde Burik!!!
Lunch
Date: November 17, 12:00 pm
Location: Balthasar Café in the end of the arcade
building at the main parking lot in
Hofheim.
RSVP: Marline 06192-27215, holmesger@tonline.de
by Wednesday, November 15.
Kelkheim, Eppstein, Niedernhausen,
Fischbach, Ruppertshain, Liederbach
Neighborhood Coordinators: Linh Sullivan,
06198-588444, linh_gary@excite.com;
Elke Schladerbeck, 06195-724415, schladerbeck@tonline.de
Mutti: Jill Conway, 0178-5970415, conway@epaphotos.com
Niedernhausen, Idstein, Oberjosbach Mutti:
*Carol Koepsell, 06127-78556,
carol@thekoepsells.de
Coffee:
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 9:30 am
Location: Sheri McGuire’s house:
Muenichwieserstr. 39, Kelkheim-
Fischbach.
RSVP: Sheri at 06195/6742874 or Linh 06198-
588444, linh_gary@excite.com or Elke
Elke Schladerbeck, 06195-724415,
schladerbeck@t-online.de
We will knit while practicing our German and drinking
coffee!
Keep the date free: Cookie Exchange on
Wednesday, December 13, 9:30 am
Bamboo House
Thai Restaurant
Cocktail Bar
Exotic Cocktails
Summer Terrace
Urselerstraße 22
61348 Bad Homburg
Tel: 06172-32396
Fax: 06172-34469
www.bamboo-house-kelkheim.de
Kelkheimerstraße 64
65779 Kelkheim-
Fischbach
Tel: 06195-910118
Welcome
cont …
THANKSGIVING
WITH THE CLUB
Nov. 23, 2006
Gaststätte
“Zum Schwanen”,
Hollerberg 7,
Oberursel
6 pm Get together
7 pm Meal will begin
Come and join us, it
will be fun!
For details ,see
page 6
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 9

Welcome
cont …
10
Königstein, Falkenstein, Mammolshain,
Schneidhain, Glashütten, Schloßborn, Schmitten
Neighborhood Coordinators: Rena Pierron, 06174-
201228, charlesrena@yahoo.com;
Robin Nicholson, robinenicholson@aol.com
Königstein Mutti: Penny Donath, 06081-984677,
penny.donath@donath.de
Schmitten Mutti: Katrin Grienitz, 06082-929030
Falkenstein Mutti: Mary Paul, 06174-931060,
mary@dr-paul.org
Morning Coffee/Magazine and Book Exchange:
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 10:30 am
Location: Robin Nicholson’s, Parkstrasse 21a,
Koenigstein.
RSVP: Robin at robinenicholson@aol.com or
Rena at charlesrena@yahoo.com.
Please bring along a small plate of nibbles to share and
English magazines and books for our exchange.
Kronberg
Neighborhood Coordinator: Heike Westbrook,
06173-5928, krautqt@aol.com
Muttis: *Erika Olsson, 06173-63083, olssons@tonline.de;
Susan Benham, 06173-783183, susieike@aol.com
Brunch
Date: Thursday, November 7, 10:30 am
Location: Käse Kracht, Frankfurter Str.,
Kronberg (parking available).
RSVP: Heike Westbrook at 06173-5928,
krautqt@aol.com
Brunch for the Family
Date: Sunday, November 19, 12:00 pm
Location: Cafe am Park, Berliner Platz (parking
underground).
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RSVP: Heike Westbrook at 06173-5928,
krautqt@aol.com and do not forget to
bring your mate.
Oberursel
Neighborhood Coordinators: Sylvia Struck, 06171-
508990, struckobu@aol.com; Lesley Eirich,
lesley.eirich@web.de, 06171-621611
Mutti: Nora Zinn, 06171-698496, nora@zinn.net
Pampered Chef Party
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Mary Dereski’s, Ursemerstr. 36a, Oberusel
RSVP: Mary at 06171 703551 or
mdereski@yahoo.com by October 31.
Morning Coffee
Date: Wednesday, November 8 TIME
Location: Lesley Eirich’s house, Troppauer Str. 13,
Oberursel.
RSVP: Lesley at 06171 62 16 11 or
lesley.eirich@web.de and ask her what you
could bring.
Wiesbaden, Mainz, and surrounding areas
Neighborhood Coordinators: Jen Farah, 0611-
2383577, jenafarah@aol.com; Wendy Wissink, 0611-
1746998, wendywissink@gmail.com
Muttis: Robin Limmeroth, 06131-365237
thelimmeroths@aol.com; Bettina Buchrieser, 06131-
676993, caelan.inc@t-online.de
Morning Coffee
Date: Friday, November 17, 9:30 am
Location: Starbucks on Marktstr. 17, Wiesbaden.
* Check your email for more scheduled events �

AWCT Workshops
TASTE TASTE the the SALSA
SALSA
How would you like to learn the basic steps and turns
of Salsa in a short introductory session held in
English? The AWCT and the Salsonic Dance
Company will make it possible!
You will have an hour of instruction from Kati & Co.
with a chance to practice afterwards before the
salsa fans take over the dance floor at around 10 pm.
Then it pays to grab a seat at the bar and just watch
the fun until your curfew time! This is for couples and
singles. We will be able to arrange a dance partner
for a certain number of singles, so sign-up early.
What: Introduction to Salsa
When: Sunday, December 10th, 2006, 8:30 pm
Where: Schirn Café, Römerberg 6a
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: 069-21 99 63 68
Price: €8 includes course and entrance
Sign-up: by Friday, December 8th, 2006 email
Sandra Kettner at sandrakettner.gmx.de
No cancellation fee needed here - unverbindlich
We are pleased to offer an art-workshop, led by Bill
Owen (art teacher at Frankfurt International School)
There is currently an exhibition of Bill's art work at
the AWCT office!
November 30th in the AWCT office
7pm to 8.30pm
Costs: €9 (you bring own equipment) or
€15 (with materials: small canvas, brushes,
paint)
ART ART WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
Discover and Develop Your Potential
Acrylic Landscape painting course
Monthly Monthly Cr Craft Cr aft W WWorkshop
W orkshop
We are pleased to offer a monthly craft
workshop, led by Rena Pierron
Friday the 24th of November
at the AWCT Office
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: €15
Want to take up a new hobby but don’t want to
commit the whole term to it? This is the perfect
opportunity to do it. Come learn different ways
to create cards for different occassions and
make a unique card for that special someone.
This month’s craft will be –
Stamping Stamping Stamping Stamping Stamping & & & & & Embossing
Embossing
Embossing
Embossing
Embossing
Technique
Technique
Technique
Technique
Technique
To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to Sandra
Kettner at sandrakettner@gmx.de.
Deadline to sign up is November 15th
Cancellations after this date will be charged the
full amount of the workshop, unless a
replacement is found
Paint a Taunus landscape scene on canvas.
Techniques demonstrated in easy stages, individual
tuition. For both adults and students. Beginners and
experts are welcome!
Limited places. To reserve a spot, send an e-mail
ASAP to… william_owen@fis.edu
Deadline to sign up is November 23nd
Cancellations after this date will be charged the full
amount of the workshop, unless a replacement is
found.
Workshops
by Sandra Kettner
AWCT Workshops
We would like to hear
from you! If you have
an idea for an AWCT
Workshop, forward
your ideas to Sandra
Kettner, Workshop
Coordinator,
sandrakettner@gmx.de.
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 11

Mother’s
Corner
by Bettina
Buchrieser
Don’t forget to
take a look at our
website!
www.awctaunus.org
You’ll find all the
latest information,
including
updates for
activities and
events.
Our current
newsletter is
there, too!
12
Mother’s Corner November
F
irst of all, I would like to thank everyone who
stepped up to the task and volunteered to be on this
year’s committee. Through some extensive search and
advertising, we have been able to fill all, but one open
position. However, at this point (I am writing this the
middle of September) I am still looking for someone to cochair
Mother’s Corner with me. Anyone interested to
find out more, please contact me.
Aside from our “regular” events, we have two major
happenings this month. We are looking for volunteers to
help out at the Fall Bazaar on November 11 and the
Christmas Party on November 25. Anyone interested in
helping out at the Fall Bazaar, please contact Kathleen
Margraf (tel: 069-71588987, katmargraf@hotmail.com).
Anyone interested in helping out at the Christmas Party,
please contact Cynthia Addison (tel: 06173-994808,
cynthia.brisky@yahoo.com).
Last but not least, Mother’s corner would like to give a big
thank you to Simone Schobert of Mainhattan Music
Together (mainhattanmusictogether@arcor.de) for the
fantastic August event in Palmengarten.
November at a Glance
07 Playgroup for Toddlers
08 Walking with Babies
11 AWCT Fall Bazaar
13 Kid’s Activity
15 Story Hour
20 Playgroup for “Bumps and Babies”
21 What to Expect When You Are Expecting
22 Swimming with Babies
25 Children’s Christmas Party
Open Playgroup for “Bumps and Babies”
When: Monday, November 20
Where: Katharine Wilkinson, Ostpreussenweg 17,
61118 Bad Vilbel
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
RSVP: Katharine at 06101-499861 or e-mail
katharinewilkinson@lycos.co.uk
Open Playgroup for Toddlers
When: Tuesday, November 7
Where: Michelle Shepherd, Altkönigstrasse 17,
61462 Königstein
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
RSVP: Michelle at 06174-256908 or e-mail
tksmss@aol.com
Story Hour
When: Wednesday, November 15
Where: Jennifer Grünenberg, Haberweg 2, 61352
Bad Homburg
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
RSVP: Jennifer at 06172-498885 or e-mail
j_grunenberg@yahoo.com
Comment: As parking is difficult, it may be easier
to take public transportation!
www.awctaunus.org
What to Expect When You Are Expecting in
Germany!
When: Tuesday, November 21
Where: Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen,
Schulstrasse 31 in Frankfurt, Tel: 069-
6605-0 Room to be determined
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: 5 Euros for Mother’s Corner members
8 Euros for non-members
(or half year membership)
RSVP: by November 16 to Daniele Clark
danieleclark@gmx.de or call 06174-259321
All participants must be AWCT or BC members;
space is limited!
Midwife Martina Matoff will hold an information session
on giving birth in Germany, selecting a hospital, labor
and delivery process, doctor’s role, midwife’s role for
aftercare, etc.
Kid’s Activity
St. Martin’s Day Lanternfest
When: Monday, November 13
Where: Liz Guest, Alteburgstrasse 2, 65812
Bad Soden
Time: 3:30 pm
Cost: 3 Euros
RSVP: Liz Guest by November 10 at
lizandadam@gmx.net or 06196-7685733
A warm, indoor, interpretation of the traditional German
candlelit procession is sure to impress all who attend. An
indoor campfire, fairy lights, and songs will set the scene
for the children and their lanterns. Glühwein will set the
tone for the adults. There will be a craft table to make
lanterns, but if you can, do please bring your own light
sticks (Laternenstange mit Glühbirne) - you can get them
from Schlecker (or at many other places) at the end of
October / beginning of November.
Swimming with Babies
When: Wednesday, November 22
Where: Titus Therme, Nordwestzentrum in
Frankfurt http://www.bbf-frankfurt.de/
Time: 3:00 pm
RSVP: Mila Bobek by November 21
lyuda_potapova@mail.ru or 069-91508341
Let’s try new place for swimming! Titus Therme has a
nice big swimming pool for kids and their parents. The
swimming pool is located in the Nordwestzentrum - a
big shopping area where we can go for a coffee
afterwards. The shopping center has underground
parking.
Walk in the Grüneburgpark
When: Wednesday, November 8
Where: Grüneburgpark in Frankfurt
Time: 3:00 pm
RSVP: Mila Bobek by November 6
lyuda_potapova@mail.ru or 069-91508341

Dress your children and yourself warm and let’s go for
a walk together! Grüneburgpark is a great place to go
for a walk with children (buggies and strollers). It is a
very nice park right next to the Palmengarten, with a nice
playground for bigger children. Meeting point is near the
entrance to the Palmengarten.
AWCT Fall Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 11
Where: Kelkheim Stadthalle, Gagernring 6 Kelkheim
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Please come and join us at our annual AWCT Fall
Bazaar. There will be many vendors, (crafts, books,
etc.), a bake sale, a raffle, children’s activities, and
much, much more.
Children’s Christmas Party
When: Saturday, November 25
Where: Büerhaus Neuenhain, Hauptstrasse
Bad Soden-Neuenhain
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: No charge for members
RSVP: Cynthia Addison by November 20
cynthia.brisky@yahoo.com
or 06173-994808
Ho, Ho, Santa is coming to town! Join us to celebrate
Christmas. It will be an afternoon affair this year with
a disco, crafts, games, and prizes for all. The event is
FREE this year. Food and beverages can be
purchased.
If you are new to Frankfurt, or are still looking to meet
other moms with children (0-3 years of age), Diana
Yarde has kindly offered to be the contact person for
Frankfurt. She knows about several playgroups
meeting on a more or less regular basis, and she can
put you in contact with other moms.
Playgroup in Frankfurt
When: Every Friday
Where: Church of Christ the King,
Sebastian-Rinz-Strasse in Frankfurt
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This is a voluntary group run by parents, and it is not part
of the church. The cost for each session is 2 Euros per
family. This group is open to anyone where one parent
or both (or nanny or au pair) are NATIVE English
speakers; and it is very well attended. Newcomers and
moms-to-be are always welcome. The age of the
children ranges from 0-3 (though older children/siblings
Mother’s
Corner
cont...
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 13

Mother’s
Corner
cont...
14
are allowed to come as well). Parking is not a problem,
and the nearest U-Bahn station is at Miquelallee.
Strollers and buggies will needto be left outside; if
necessary, please purchase a lock. Just stop by, or if
you want more information, please contact Diana
Yarde (diana_blanchard@yahoo.com or call 069-
6976393).
Fair Weather Weekly Activity
When: Every Thursday
Where: Königstein Park
Time: 3:30 pm
It’s nearly the weekend, but not quite. . . . It’s not raining
and you want to enjoy what may be the last nice days
of fall, but you are at a loss for what to do? Come and
join Katja Heigl and her little ones in Königstein Park from
3:30 pm on. All ages are welcome!! If you are new to
the area, not sure where the park actually is, (opposite
the Königstein Rathaus car park), or want to make a
definite plan to meet up, call Katja at 06195-672116.
www.awctaunus.org
Whoopsy Daisy - English Art Classes for
Toddlers
When: Age 1-2’s Mondays 10:00 – 11:15am
Age 2-3’s Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:15am
Where: Lucy Matthews, Waldplateau 29 Kelkheim
Cost: 24 Euros per month
Developing your child’s imagination with themed
decorations & cards, finger & hand painting, crayons,
paints, pencils, dough, new shapes, new colors, and FUN.
All art equipment and aprons, as well as tea, juice, and
biscuits will be supplied. Take home your artwork to
show your family every week. An art exhibition, at the
end of the term, will be for parents and families.
For more information or sign up, contact Lucy Matthews at
lucymatthews@t-online.de or call 0176-62037651. �
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We welcome you!

Goose Season
R
oast goose, with the customary trimmings, is the
most traditional German meal from November
through January. Goose season officially starts on St.
Martin’s day, November 11th .
Martin of Tours (France) was born in the 4 th century. He
started out as a Roman soldier and later became a monk.
Legend has it that when he was appointed bishop
against his will, he tried to hide in a goose shed, only to
be given away by the gabbing gander. He promptly
slaughtered one of them for dinner that evening.
Actually, the real reason that geese are butchered
around St. Martin’s day is simply that they’re fat and
ready this time of year. The goose down was also
essential for making quilts to keep warm during the
upcoming winter.
St. Martin’s day is especially popular with children.
When evening falls they parade through the streets
with hand-made lanterns while singing about St.
Martin’s generosity. The procession usually ends with
the lighting of a bonfire. In some towns children go from
house to house and recite poems in return for sweets
(similar to the US Halloween).
A popular St. Martin’s treat is called a Weckmann, a
sweet bread shaped like a gingerbread man with raisins
for eyes. You will see Weckmanns in most bakeries
during this time.
Roasted goose appears on menus all over Germany
starting on St. Martin’s day. Many restaurants offer
special goose dinners—reservations are highly
recommended! You can pre-order the savory roast in
some restaurants, which is a good idea if you have a
large group.
Here are some recipes for trimmings for those who
wish to try it yourselves. There is a recipe for roasted
goose in the AWCT publication “Germany à la Carte”.
The absolute must side dishes for your traditional goose
feast are potato dumplings and red cabbage. It just
won’t taste the same without these!
Potato Dumplings (Kartoffel-Knödel, -Klöße or -
Klöpse)
1 kg soft cooking potatoes (mehligkochende
Kartoffeln), peeled (German cooks often boil the
potatoes with the peels and then skin them afterwards.
I find this is too much work!)
100-150 grams flour
2 small eggs
Salt
- Boil potatoes in salted water until they are
super-soft, mash, let cool
- Knead mashed potatoes with eggs and salt.
Add enough flour to form the mass into a fat
roll
- Cut roll into 8-12 pieces and, with floured
hands, form into balls
- Drop balls into boiling water and simmer for
15-20 minutes
- Remove with a slotted spoon
Secret tip: buy the ready-made dumplings. They’re
usually right near the instant mashed potatoes in the
supermarket. Some supermarkets also carry readymade
dumpling dough in the cool section. You just need
to roll the balls and plop them into the water!)
When it comes to dumplings, Germans are experts. And
they have numerous different kinds: Kartoffelknödel: is
potato; Semmelknödel: is made from bread;
Germknödel: made with yeast, milk and flour. And the
list goes on and on…
Red (or sometimes called Blue) Cabbage (Rot- or
Blaukraut)
1 large red cabbage
1 large onion
2 tablespoons butter
1-2 sour apples (Granny Smith are good)
A “shot” of red wine (optional)
About a cup of water
1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste
3 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
- Slice cabbage into fine strips; peel and grate
apples
- Chop onion and sauté in butter
- Add cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes
- Add apples, red wine, water, and remaining
spices
- Simmer for about ½ hour
- Add more water if necessary
Secret tip: Ready-made Rotkraut is available in the
freezer section or in jars in most supermarkets.
More about St. Martin’s Day
Interestingly enough, St. Martin’s is also the official start
of Fasching, the German version of Mardi Gras. The
season officially starts on 11.11 at 11:11 a.m. and goes
on for what seems like forever (it culminates with
parades in February). Fasching is a serious business
about having fun, which is a good topic for another
day…. �
Lifer Tips
by Rasa Hiob
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We have open
positions and need help
with certain events. If
you’d like to give some
of your time to the
Club, please contact
Doreen Kroemer to find
out what fun and
interesting projects
await you.
doreenkroemer@gmx.net
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 15

CARES
by Jean Mier-
Bölinger
C-Crisis
A-Assistance
R-Resources
E-Emergency
S-Services
Our Volunteers Will:
Listen,
Provide Resource
Information,
Give General
Support
16
WE Dare to Care
Please note “CARES” in the subject line of your e-mail for a faster response. It may take a little longer
for us to get back to you by e-mail than by phone.
Program volunteers are listed below (*indicates German and English speaking):
Bad Homburg, Oberursel, Oberstetten,
Friedrichsdorf Area
*Erna Palstring ................................................... 06172-456228
erna.palstring@t-online.de
*Iris Schmidt ...................................................... 06172-778465
mediatouristik@aol.com
*Vera Thiers ......................................................... 06172-36308
g.v.k.p.thiers@t-online.de
Bad Soden, Eschborn, Schwalbach,
Liederbach, Steinbach Area
Rasa Hiob ........................................................... 06196-670953
rasahiob@aol.com
Eppstein, Eppenhain, Ruppertshain,
Fischbach, Kelkheim, Hofheim Area
Mika Fenton-James ........................................... 06195-969442
fender@t-online.de
*Angela von Einem ................................................ 06198-1598
*Adrienne Jochum ............................................. 06198-502257
adrienne.jochum@t-online.de
Frankfurt, Bad Vilbel, Neu Isenburg,
Mörfelden, Langen Area
*Christine Smakowska-Brück ................................ 069-745919
e.t.brueck.antmetropolis@t-online.de
*Judy Gold ............................................................. 069-725208
jgold03@attglobal.net
www.awctaunus.org
*Irene Steuernagel ............................................... 069-542228
Klaus.Steuernagel@t-online.de
*Jean Mier-Bölinger .............................................. 069-728386
jlmierboel@t-online.de
Königstein, Falkenstein, Glashütten,
Kronberg, Nieder/Oberhöchstadt Area
*Karen Neumann ............................................... 06174-256640
kareneumann@t-online.de
*Petra Truppner ................................................. 06173-950222
petra.truppner@db.com
*Mary Paul ........................................................ 06174-931060
*Elfi Thiessen ................................................... 06174-256476
elfi.thiessen@aseburg.de
Neu-Anspach, Usingen, Wehrheim,
Schmitten, Bad Nauheim, Friedberg Area
*Laurie Henkel .................................................. 06032-348826
laurie.henkel@web.de
*Iris Marble ......................................................... 06032-306751
Wiesbaden, Mainz, Rüsselsheim,
Idstein, Niedernhausen, Gross Gerau Area
Jen Farah ........................................................... 0611-2383577
jenafarah@aol.com
Domestic Abuse Crisis Hotline: 001 – 866 – 879 – 6636
www.866uswomen.org or email crisis@866uswomen.org.
CARES members at the Activities Luncheon
Seated: Karen Neumann, Christine Smakowska-Brück, Elfi
Thiessen. Standing: Jean, Irene Steuernagel, Iris Schmidt, Rasa
Hiob, Vera Thiers, Mary Paul
AWCT All Club Coffees
10:00am at the Treffpoint.
Come meet some new friends!
November 28
February 27
March 27
May 31
June 19

Unusual Art Exhibition at the AWCT Offices
W
illiam Owen is holding a very interesting
exhibition of about 50 paintings. The
exhibition is unusual in that he embraces a wide
variety of genre and styles. They explore his
unique and sometimes humorous insights
which show a sensitive empathy with the subject.
There is something for everyone. When he starts
a painting it is in a direct and simplified abstract
style. The work could then evolve through stages
of development until it satisfies his original vision
of the subject, sometimes reaching a
sophisticated level of craftsmanship seldom
seen in exhibitions.
“I carry art materials with me when I travel (25
countries: Europe, Middle East and Asia) and
most of my work is painted either from ‘life’ or my
own photographs. It is exhilarating to be able to
capture ‘for ever’ a moment in the life of a
landscape, person or animal. All my paintings
are, in a sense, self-portraits, expressions of
facets of my subconscious and the way I interpret
my environment.
The exhibition is open to mid December each
weekday from 9am to 12 noon.
Biography
BA in Fine Art (hons) and Art Teachers
Diploma (dist) England; Taught art in Britain,
Kuwait and Germany; Exhibited in Britain,
Kuwait and Germany. Art work in private
collections throughout the world.
YOU ARE CORDILLY INVITED TO THE OFFICIAL
OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION
Friday, November 3 rd from 5.30pm to 8.30pm
and Saturday 4 th November 9am to 12 noon.
“Altstadt”
“Churchsteps”
International Stammtisch
Meet & Mingle in Mainhattan!
Frankfurt is a city of contrasts and diversity. It’s a melting pot of cultures, languages and lifestyles. Its imposing skyline, the busy
train station and the hectic airport is what newcomers often first notice, but if you look more closely you will find quiet neighborhoods,
picturesque city parks and relaxed beer gardens. In short, Frankfurt is one of Europe’s most liveable cities. To help you feel more
at home in your new home, we have established the International Stammtisch – Meet & Mingle in Mainhattan
On the fi rst Monday of the month, we invite all Newcomers to an After-work Party in the English Theatre. Each month, the International
Stammtisch welcomes you to an informative, interesting and above all international evening. We will present the best the city has
to offer, whether its museums, culture, music, international clubs…There will be food, drinks and a friendly atmosphere. International
Stammtisch is an initiative of the City of Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce, the English Theatre, Frankfurt International
School, ISF Internationale Schule Frankfurt-Rhein-Main, Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft e.V. and Newcomers-Network.de
6 November 2006 - 6:30 pm
“Meet the Stars: A look behind the curtains of the English Theatre“, a presentation by Executive Director Daniel
Nicolai. This is an invitation from the English Theatre.
All events take place in James the Bar at the English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7 (corner of Kaiserstraße), 60329 Frankfurt
It’s free, but prior registration is required. To register for the events, visit www.newcomers-network.de/stammtisch
For more information about the International Stammtisch series of events, please contact the Newcomers Network at
069-7191-6581 or email: info@newcomers-network.de
Art
Exhibitions
by Ingrid Lelewel
TELL OUR
ADVERTISERS!!!
If you patronize any
of the businesses
advertised in our
newsletter, please
let them know that
you saw their ad in
the AWCT
newsletter! They
will appreciate the
feedback.
AWCT Newsletter November 2006 17

In Case You
Didn’t Know
by Heather
Macvie-Martorana
THANKSGIVING
WITH THE CLUB
Nov. 23, 2006
Gaststätte
“Zum Schwanen”,
Hollerberg 7,
Oberursel
6 pm Get together
7 pm Meal will begin
Come and join us, it
will be fun!
For details ,see
page 6
18
What’s on in November
A
calamity: my pride and joy of a camellia is sick.
There are strange white marks on the leaves and
many of them-the leaves not the marks–have fallen
off. Up to now she (of course it is a she, something so
beautiful could only be a she) has been healthy and
imposing. I bought the plant about 5 years ago. In the
meantime, she has grown and grown, each time I re-pot
her the pot is bigger. At first, I have to admit, she was a
bit fractious. Instead of blooming in the spring, she
insisted on putting out buds in November and then a
grand show for Christmas. Gradually, though, she came
around to my way of thinking and last year she looked
glorious in March and April. Unfortunately, for various
reasons, I had to move her recently to a new position
which was not, it seems, good. Once I discovered that she
was sick, I went online and Google came up with some
answers. Honestly, I never realized that such lovely plants
could have such unpleasant diseases: root rots, flower
blight, twig die-back, leaf gall, viruses, sooty mold. And
then the insects which attack them: scale insects of the
tea, greedy, wax, or hemispherical type. My diagnosis
was, horror of horrors, that she had hemispherical scale
insects. Off I toddled to the nearby garden center where
I was advised to buy a spray which contains paraffin oil.
Apparently it suffocates the insects. Not a nice death but
then when I think of what they have done to my lovely
camellia, they have deserved it.
MUSIC
Pop concerts
1 Tarkan Come Closer Tour; Jahrhunderthalle
5 Ne-Yo in my own words; Jahrhunderthalle
6 Renmonn; Jahrhunderthalle
6 Phoenix; Cocoon Club; Carl-Benz-Str 21
7 Juliette & the Licks; Cocoon Club
8 Negative; Batschkapp, Maybachstr 24
8 Karl Maik; Semino Rossi, Claudia Jung, Tony
Marshall; Jahrhunderthalle
10 Mando Diao; Stadthalle, Offenbach
11 Urban Priol; Jahrhunderthalle
12 Die Große HR4 Schlager Starparade;
Festhalle
13 The Pussycat Dolls & Rihanna;
Jahrhunderthalle
14/15 Pur; Festhalle
16 Keane; Stadthalle, Offenbach
21 Cassandra Wilson Thunderbird Tour;
Jahrhunderthalle
24 Chris de Burgh; Festhalle
25 James Last; Festhalle
26 Off the Wall, : a tribute to Pink Floyd;
Jahrhunderthalle
28 Roger Cicero & Big Band; Alte Oper
e.s.t. – Esbjörn Svensson Trio presents “Tuesday
Wonderland Tour” in the series Jazznights in the Alte
Oper on November 7.
www.awctaunus.org
The HR Bigband plays in the Musik Hochschule on
November 9.
“Dancing Musicals” can be seen in Bad Homburg
Kurhaus on November 28, and “Dean Martin, S. David
Jr. & Frank Sinatra,” in the Stadthalle, Oberursel on
November 23.
November 18 is the date for The Dubliners to appear in
“It’s too late to stop now” tour. On November 25, Klaus
Hoffmann sings Jacques Brel. Both in the Alte Oper.
Other music
3 Coronatio solemnissima; Baroque music;
Dom
5 Family concert: all about the accordion; Alte
Oper (4 pm)
7 Mozart Verstehen; Alte Oper
7 Liederabend; Alte Oper
9 Koninklijk Concertgebouw orkest; Webern,
R.Strauss, Mahler; Alte Oper
10 Barock +; Handel, Rameau;
HR, Bertrand Str 8
12 Haba Quartet; Shostakovich;
HR, Bertrand Str 8, 6pm
12 Chamber music in the Foyer; Opernhaus,
Willy-Brandt-Platz (11 am)
17 Forum Neue Musik; HR, Bertrand Str 8
19 Duo Abend; cello/piano; Beethoven,
Debussy, Frank; Festeburg Kirche, An der
Wolfsweide 58
21 Alfred Brendel, piano; Haydn, Schubert,
Mozart; Alte Oper
26 NDR Sinfonieorchester; Bartók, Mozart,
Beethoven; Alte Oper
29 Anna Gourari, St Petersburger Sinfoniker;
Rossini, Chopin, Beethoven; Alte Oper
30 Festliche Klänge; extracts from operas; Alte
Oper
30 Piano Quartet; Schuman, Haydn,
Lachenmann; Villa Bonn, Siesmayer St 12.
www.rsg-frankfurt.de
The Lunch concert takes place on November 19 in HR.
A string quartet will play music by Mozart and Dvorak, and
the following buffet will be “Aus Böhmen.” The concert
begins at 11am. Check it out on www.hr-online.de.
The Holzhausenschlößchen in Frankfurt is active in
things musical. On November 6, there is jazz with Emil
Mangelsdorff and a “very special friend.” November 11/
12 there are concerts given by the Holzhausen Trio; it
plays music by Mendelssohn and Schubert. On
November 29, the Buchberger-Quartett play music b y
Haydn. Justinianstr 5. www.holzhausenschloesschen.de.

The Mozartband plays in the Bockenheimer Depot on
November 3. At the end of the month, 29, the Roma and
Sinti string orchester in the same venue. Carlo-Schmid-
Platz.
Not too far away, in Darmstadt, there is a series of concerts
entitled “Musikalische Herbst.” For instance, on
November 4, in the Pauluskirche, the Philharmonie Merck
plays music by Mozart and Rimski Korsakov. On the 17,
in the Stadtstheater, there is a Wagner gala with the tenor
Ben Heppner. And on the 24, in the Stadtkirche, “Classic
meets Cuba,” with the Klazz brothers and Cuba
Percussion. www.philharmonie-merck.de.
The Papageno Theater in the Palmengarten is active.
Not only is the theater a delight to see, harmonizing
beautifully in the grounds of the Palmengarten, but it
produces interesting things. For children, it has
performances at 4 pm. For instance, “Die Kleine
Entführung aus dem Serail,” this is a singspiel after
Mozart’s opera “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” and
will be performed on November 3, 4, 5.
“Der Nussknacker” is a musical fairy tale with music by
Tchaikovsky. November 10, 11, 12.
“Peterchens Mondfahrt” is a musical Christmas fairy tale
taken from a book by Bassewitz. November 17, 18, 19.
“Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte” is after C. Dickens’ story
and has music by Handel. November 24,25, 26
(performance also at 2 pm) and 30.
On November 4, 11, 18, and 25, at 7:30 pm, June Card
sings in “Brecht/Weil treffen Puccini – Gianni
Schicchi.”. www.papageno-theater.de. Or call 069-
1340400.
On November 19, there is Yiddish music in the
Internationales Theater. And on November 23/24,
Taiko, Japanese drums and dance will be presented.
www.itf-frankfurt.de.
EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Who doesn’t love money, but it is usually for what it can
buy. But there are people who really love the coins and
banknotes for themselves. And the Numismata Fair will
be a place for these people. On November 4/5, in the
Messe Halle, the sound of coins clinking and notes being
shuffled will pervade the air. Sat, 9:30-5 pm; Sun,
9:30am-4 pm.
The Sportspresseball takes place for the 25 th time. The
Alte Oper will be the venue this year. And the theme is
“der Ball rollt nach Südafrika.” The star guest will be
Howard Carpendale who will entertain the prominent
people who are there, (and the less, of course)
In a joint action, The Institut für Stadtgeschichte, the
Historisches Museum, the Dommuseum, and the
Jüdisches Museum will present Frankfurt as the “City of the
Emperor Makers.” Around 800 objects will be on show.
Each museum will concentrate on a particular theme. It
was 650 years ago that Kaiser Karl IV proclaimed in the
“Golden Bull” that Frankfurt would be the place where the
German king would be chosen and then crowned in the
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. Until January 14.
Austria is the country which the European Central Bank
is featuring this year. Well-known Austrian artists will
present their country’s culture in concerts, readings,
performances, and exhibitions. The activities run until
November 14. www.ecb.int/kulturtage.
One of the inspirations for Picasso’s art, particularly when
he was young, was the theater. The characters from the
Commedia dell’Arte, such as the Harlequin and Pierrot,
often appeared in his works. In 1917 he worked with
Diaghilev and designed costumes and sets for ballets.
The exhibition “Picasso and the Theater” shows over 80
works from 1900-1930 and demonstrates how
passionately Picasso loved the theater world. Schirn,
until January 21.
An exhibition which begins November 2, again in the
Schirn, is entitled “Anonymous.” Here’s what it is all
about: The initiators of the exhibition have declared
‘Anonymous exhibitions are necessary so that art may
take up the path paved by dematerialist predecessors,
that idea will take precedence over form. Critical thinking
is a prerequisite.’ I have to say it sounds like heavy stuff
– but it’s probably that I don’t understand the blurb. Until
January 14.
One more exhibition in the Schirn is the “I Like America
– fiction of the Wild West.” Over 150 paintings, films,
photos, and documentary material give an idea of how
the Wild West was presented to the Germans. Until
January 7.
Beginning November 18, there is a special exhibition in
the Saalburg museum. Over 150 articles, many lent by
the Toy Museum in Hanau, are on display in the show
“Toys and Children’s Games in Greek and Roman
Times.” Römerkastell Saalburg, Bad Homburg.
www.saalburgmuseum.de.
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From November 18-26, HAFA exhibition runs in the
Rhein-Main-Hallen, Wiesbaden. It is a family show, with
lots of information on various topics – holidays, gardens,
hobbies, fashion – plus entertainment. It is open from
10am-6pm. www.hafa-wiesbaden.de.
“Glorreiche Rheingau Tage” takes place in various
venues in the Rheingau between November 4-12. The
idea is to celebrate the Rheingau’s wines with gourmet
meals. www.vdp-rheingau.de.
The Farmers’ Market in Main-Taunus Zentrum is on
November 2, 16, and 30 and is located beside the
Kaufhof-Pavillon. From 9am-6pm.
The butterflies come back to the Palmengarten. The
“Schmetterlings” show proved so popular earlier this
year that there is a repeat performance. Without nets or
glass, you can watch brightly colored butterflies fluttering
around in their natural environment. Until February 25.
Besides the butterflies, there are chrysanthemums to
admire. The show of autumn flowers continues until
November 5.
The journey through life is documented on their skins:
The photographer Arno Gasteiger took pictures of 6 New
Zealand Maoris, whose tattoos, some self-done, some
with the traditional face tattoos – Ta Moko –depict their
life journeys. In the Museum der Weltkulturen, until
March 4.
November 25 is the “Satourday” when you can visit most
of the Frankfurt museums free. The idea is that families
can enjoy going around museums without spending too
much on the entrance fee.
In Wiesbaden, the European Youth Circus takes place
between November 2-5. Around 80 young artistes (top
age 25) from all over Europe come to participate. And not
only the artistes are there, many circus and variety
managers come to see the new talent which could be part
of their shows. If you want tickets to see this unusual event,
phone 0611-1729780, or http://english.wiesbaden.de.
Cirque du Soleil presents “Dralion” in Frankfurt, on the
Festplatz, Ratsweg until November 5.
www.cirquedusoleil.com
If you prefer having dinner while you watch a show, then
the Witzigmann Roncalli Bajazzo is for you. In the ‘Mirror
Tent,’ you will be served a meal created by a 3-star
German chef and watch an entertaining show.
www.witzigmann-palazzo.de.
The last “Riversight-Dinner” for the year will take place
on November 15 and 17. Enjoy a 4-course meal, while
live music plays and the panorama of Frankfurt’s skyline
Holidays in Burgundy, France
Centuries-old luxuriously-renovated villa with heated
pool in wine village near Beaune. Ten mins A6
motorway. Up to 7 double/twin/family rooms available
all year round. Excellent holiday base for families &
weekend breaks, convenient for stopovers. Child
friendly. Wine tastings a specialty. Price guide: Bed &
Breakfast from 90 Euro per night per double room.
Ring Kate Murray-Sykes in France for brochure,
bookings and fine wine list.
Tel/Fax: 33 3 85452593.
stephan.murraysykes@freesbee.fr
www.awctaunus.org
glide by. Leave the Eiserner Steg at 7:30pm and return
at 10:30. www.primus-linie.de.
SPORT
The Skyliners are the basketball team in Frankfurt. The
team will play in the Ballsporthalle on November 11 at
6:30pm, and 26 at 3pm. www.deutsche-bankskyliners.de.
Winter is fast approaching so ice hockey seems fairly
appropriate. The Frankfurter Lions play on November
3 and 17 at 7:30pm and 26 at 6:30pm. In the
Eissporthalle, Ratweg.
Chang, Ivanisevic, McEnroe, Haarhuis, Courier, Cash, do
these names mean anything to you?
If yes, perhaps you better make note of these dates:
November 16/17 at 5pm, 18/19 at 2pm. That is when
these illustrious tennis players will be playing in the ATP
Champion Trophy in the Ballsporthalle. www.frankfurtticket.de.
Eintracht, the soccer team of Frankfurt, plays in the
Commerzbank Arena on November 4, 11, and 25, all at
3.30pm.
And the women’s soccer team will play on November
5, at 11am, and November 26 at 12:45pm in the
Brentanobad Arena, Rödelheim. www.ffc-frankfurt.de.
The last horse race of the year at the Renn-Klub
Frankfurt takes place on November 19 at around
11:15am. www.renn-klub-frankfurt.de.
How about a bit of sport in which you can participate? The
Eissporthalle in Frankfurt opens its high season for ice
skating on November 4. You can skate from 9 in the
morning until 10:30 at night on the various rinks and
outdoor ice. (Please don’t, otherwise you will collapse
with fatigue.) www.eissporthalle-ffm.de
THEATER
This is “Ibsen Year 2006,” celebrating the centennial of
Ibsen’s death, so it seems appropriate that a farcical
comedy, called “The Ibsen Follies,” comes to The
International Theater this month.
“A comedy about Henrik Ibsen? You don’t have to be a
literary buff to delight in this farcical romp about two reallife
young lovers escaping the brooding gloom of
Norwegian literary history to find their day in the
Scandinavian sun. The perfect way to celebrate Ibsen
Year 2006!” The playwright, Skot Davis, is an American
playwright/actor/director who lives with his German wife
in Hofheim. They have been in the Rhein-Main area for
most of the last eight years. His plays have been produced
around the Rhein-Main area and in the U.S. He is
producing “The Ibsen Follies” with a cast of very talented
local actors.
It will be running from November 2-5 and 11/12. Curtain
time is 8pm for all performances except on the 12 th when
there is a matinee at 3pm. Tickets are 15 euros for adults,
12, for students. Tickets may be purchased through the
Internationale Theater: 069-4990980 (info and sale of
tickets. 11 am-3:30 pm). 069-4930503 (booth and ticket
reservation). Log on to www.itf-frankfurt.de.
At the English Theatre in Frankfurt, a musical begins on
November 9 th : “City of Angels.”
“City of Angels takes place in the glamorous 1940’s in
Hollywood. The story traces the misadventures of Stine,

an author attempting to write a screenplay for one of his
novels. The action moves back and forth between two
worlds: Stine’s alter ego, a sardonic private investigator
named Stone, who is drawn into a murderous mystery.
City of Angels is the rarest of musical comedies; one that
is not only loaded with music and written in the
contemporary jazz idiom, but also filled with sidesplitting
comedy.”
Until February. www.english-theatre.org.
DANCE
William Forsythe, a highly regarded choreographer who
used to be based in Frankfurt, is returning to the city with
his company. He now moves between Dresden and
Frankfurt and is paid by the two cities and the two states
of Hesse and Saxony. On November 14, “Human Writes”
will be performed in the Bockenheimer Depot. It is a
“Performance-Installation,” whose theme is the 1948
Human Rights Declaration. Nov-14-18. Then from
November 22-26, there is a dance evening; “Ricecar,”
“Trio,” “Quartett,” and a new production from Forsythe.
www.theforsythecompany.de.
“Schwanensee,” (Swan Lake) comes to the Stadthalle,
Oberursel on November 7. For information, phone
06171-587299.
OPERA
Opernhaus, Willy-Brandt-Platz
2, 4, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 The Tsar’s Bride; Rimsky-
Korskov
3, 5, 11, 26 La Cenerentola; Rossini
9, 11, 18, 23 La Clemenza di Tito;
Mozart
16, 25, 30 Werther; Massenet
The Frankfurt Christmas market in Frankfurt begins at
the end of this month, to be exact, November 23 until
December 21. The official opening takes place on the
stage on the Römerberg on November 23. I don’t have
the program yet, but you could check online:
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de. And it isn’t just Frankfurt
which is jingling bells and ho, ho, hoing. Other towns are
doing just the same. Here is a list.
Offenbacher Weihnachtsmarkt 23.11-23.12
Weihnachtsstadt, Bad Homburg 25.11-24.12
Sternschnuppenmarkt, Wiesbaden 28-11-23.12
Aschaffenburger Weihnachtsmarkt 30.11-22.12
Next month, I will give details of the Frankfurt
Weihnachtsmarkt. �
Interested in museums and guided
tours? Keep your eye on the monthly
activities of International Contacts,
Empty Nesters, Day Trips and the
various neighborhood groups. You
are sure to find what you are looking
for! Any AWCT member is welcome
to attend any gathering or event
listed in the newsletter.
A HUGE thank you
to Tricia Danziger
and Annette Doody for the
wonderful job they did organizing
the September Activities Fair.
Thank you both for your hard work!
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Travel
by Erika Olsson
olssons@t-online.de
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It’s Travel Time!
C
ome and join us for a fun-filled season of
travel suggested by our members. We hope
that our selection of trips will help you in planning
a rich and varied stay in Europe. Please check our
website regularly for further information on all trips
and new short notice trips.
Shopping trip to Poland NEW!!
November 4-5
This trip will bring you to various pottery outlets,
(amber, lace and Tiffany lamp shops- time
permitting), and to a crystal and art glass factory in
Poland. In the evening your shopping spree is
followed by a dinner in a typical Polish restaurant.
Overnight and breakfast will be at a castle hotel in
Poland. Time permitting we will stop in the
Erzgebirge to buy toys and other typical wooden
decorations. Bargains abound in all places and
special rated items will be available for us.
Price: Approx. Euro 135 per person in double
room
Deposit: Euro 50 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Prague with visit to Karlsbad and
Theresienstadt (Czech Republic)
November 16-19
The 'Golden City' of Prague, capital of the Czech
Republic, is one of the most beautiful cities of
Eastern Europe. Situated on the banks of the river
Moldau, Prague offers the visitor an unforgettable
glimpse into history. This trip includes: round trip
bus transportation (Frankfurt-Karlsbad-Prague-
Theresienstadt-Frankfurt) with three nights
accommodation in four star hotel with half board
(breakfast and dinner/lunch), two half day guided
tours of Prague, excursion to Karlsbad (famous
spa town) and Theresienstadt (former
concentration camp).
Price: Approx. Euro 255 per person in double
room
Children (3-11): Approx. Euro 175 in room with
two adults
Deposit: Euro 100 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Shopping Trip to Nove (Italy)
December 1-2
This trip will bring you to Nove, the city of pottery,
where almost every shop features a very large
assortment of hand painted Italian ceramics,
ready for export to all over the world. Next to visiting
those shops you will have time to search in factory
outlets for your special kind of pottery. Time
permitting we will also visit a leather factory. The
bus round trip includes next to the stops at various
shops and outlets one night accommodation in a
hotel in Vicenza.
www.awctaunus.org
Price: Approx. Euro 135 per person in double
room
Deposit: Euro 50 immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Shopping trip to Poland
December 8-9
This trip will bring you to various pottery outlets,
(amber, lace and Tiffany lamp shops- time
permitting), and to a crystal and art glass factory in
Poland. In the evening your shopping spree is
followed by a dinner in a typical Polish restaurant.
Overnight and breakfast will be at a castle hotel in
Poland. Time permitting we will stop in the
Erzgebirge to buy toys and other typical wooden
decorations. Bargains abound in all places and
special rated items will be available for us.
Price: Approx. Euro 135 per person in double
room
Deposit: Euro 50 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Antique Shopping in Tongeren new!!
December 16-17
Come and join us on a fun-filled weekend outing
and browse the many antique shops and the
antique market of Tongeren (Belgium). Great
prices! Trip includes round-trip bus transportation
and hotel accommodation with breakfast and
dinner.
Price: approx. Euro 135 per person
Deposit: Euro 50 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Snow, Sun, and Superski in the Dolomites
(Italy)
December 24-30 and
December 30-January 06,07
During the last years our ski trips to the Dolomites
were so much liked by the participants that we offer
this year the same area again during the X-mas
break. The ski area Campitello (Fassa Valley) at
the feet of the Sella, Sassolungo, and Marmolada
Groups provides very good skiing for beginners
and alpine skiers. In addition the area has
outstanding cross country ski trails and next to the
hotel is a skating rink. The family managed 3-star
hotel has an excellent cuisine. All rooms have a
balcony. The price incl. seven overnights, and
accommodation with half board (breakfast and
dinner). Group transportation can be arranged.
Prices: Approx. Euro 335 per person in double
room (Dec. 24-30) changed
Approx. Euro 525 per person in double room
(Dec. 30-Jan.06, 07) changed!!!!
Children (11 years and less) 20% discount in
room with two adults

Deposit: Euro 100 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Scherer Tour
Sightseeing and Beach Holiday Trip to
Morocco
Dec. 28- Jan. 4
Trip includes re-flights to Morocco, city tours in
Casablanca and Marrakech and 4 days of beach
holiday in Agadir. Phone in for more info
Price: Approx. Euro 1435 per adult
Children approx. Euro 950 per child in room
with two adults
Deposit: Euro 200 immediately
Make checks out to: Skarabaus
Ski trip to Austria
X-mas and New Year - Phone in for more info
South Africa - Safari
December 26-Jan.7
The ultimate vacation - South Africa in dry and
sunny weather! The trip will bring you after an
overnight flight to South Africa. From
Johannesburg you will go by bus to Mpumalanga
country. You will stay at the famous Krüger
National Park , where you will participate in game
drives to look for the 'big five' and other wild
animals in their natural habitat. After these
adventures you will drive through Swaziland
(stopping in the capital - Mhabane - with its
picturesque local market) to the Hluhluwe/
Umfolozi Game Reserve in Zululand. Again,
game drives will be organised for you. After two
nights you will fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth,
where a bus will take you past fine sandy beaches
to the beginning of the famous Garden Route. After
winding along the Tsitsikamma Mountains and
through the beautiful coastal towns of Knysna
(train ride), Wilderness, and Plettenberg Bay, you
will arrive in Cape Town. In the Cape Province, you
will visit the spectacular Table Mountain by cable
car (weather permitting) and explore the Cap of
Good Hope with stops at an ostrich farm and a
penguin colony. You will top off your Cape Province
experience by visiting Stellenbosch and the
winelands. The trip ends with a return flight from
Cape Town to Frankfurt.
Price: Approx. Euro 2.700 per person in double
room changed!!
Deposit: Euro 200 per person immediately
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Rundel
Cairo-Lake Nasser Cruise-Nile-Luxor (Egypt)
February 09 (late afternoon) - February 18
This trip will bring you on Egyptair flights from
Frankfurt to Cairo, Cairo to Abu Simbel, and from
Luxor to Frankfurt.You will stay 3 nights at a 4-star
hotel in Giza close to the Pyramids. During the first
three days you will visit the pyramids of Dashur,
Saqqara, and Giza, the Sphinx, and old Cairo (incl.
museum, citadel, mosques, and Coptic centre)
before you leave Cairo for Abu Simbel. A river
cruise ship will take you on a 4 day journey on Lake
Nasser from Abu Simbel to the Aswan Dam and
Nile river. On the way you will visit spectacular
temples and excavation sites like Abu Simbel,
Amada, Wadi al Seboua, and Kalabasha. In
Aswan you will participate in a Felucca boat ride
and pass by Lord Kitchener's Island and the
Elephantine Island. A motorboat excursion to the
temple of Philae will be offered on an optional
basis. After those visits a bus will take you from
Aswan along the Nile river to Luxor where you will
stay four 2 nights in a 4-star hotel. During the day
you will be calling at sites where either significant
discoveries have been made like the graves in the
Valley of the Kings and Queens or spectacular
monuments stand like the temples of Luxor or
Karnak, the funeral temples of Hatshepsut and
Madinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon whilst
at night you can enjoy the colourful life in Luxor or
enjoy a bath in the swimming pool of the hotel.
Price: Approx. Euro 1495 per person in double
room/cabin
Children (2-11 years): Euro 1038 in cabin with
two adults
Children in own cabin: Euro 1368 per child in
double room/cabin
Features not included: Visa fees, airport taxes,
tips
Deposit: Euro 200 per person by Dec. 01
Final payment: Three weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Skarabaus
Wellness and Ski the Lungau, Austria NEW!!
February 10-17
The 4-star hotel Elisabeth has old world charm
combined with all the modern comforts. The hotel
features an indoor thermal pool, a beauty farm, a
sauna, a solarium, a fitness room, Kneipp cures,
and a complete wellness program. The ski region
consists of 5 mountains, 300km of slopes, 35 lifts,
and over 8km runs in length. For families there is
an afternoon program for children on four week
days where they are taken care of from the age of
three. Accommodation with half board (breakfast
and dinner). Bus transportation at extra cost
Price: Approx. Euro 545 per adult in double
room
Children (2-6 years): Free in room with two
adults
Children (6-12): Euro 220 in room with two
adults
Children (13-14): Euro 295 in room with two
adults
Deposit: Euro 200 by Dec. 01
Final Payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Rundel
Travel
cont...
Confirmation: Early
confirmation of your
reservation with a
deposit ensures your
place on the trip. If you
must cancel for any
reason, we will try to
replace you with
someone from the
waiting list. However, if
we are unable to do
so, your deposit is
forfeited and,
depending on the
cancellation date, an
additional
cancellation fee may
be assessed.
Payment: All checks
should be made
payable to the travel
agency listed in the trip
description. Please try
to get a bank check
(Verrechnungsscheck)
from the bank of your
checking account.
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Travel
cont...
The travel chairwoman
is not a travel agent
and therefore the
AWCT assumes
none of the liabilities
of an agency. Travel
is offered as a service
to our members to
help facilitate arrangements
for
group trips which
have been requested
by our members. The
travel agents listed
for each trip assume
all responsibilities
involved in providing
the accomodations
and services listed.
The Travel Committee
is always open to
suggestions of trips
that you would be interested
in having
arranged. We appreciate
your feedback
and look forward to
working with the
members.
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Basel Fasnacht (Switzerland) NEW!!
Feb. 25-26 (can be organised for one day only,
Feb. 25 - price TBA)
This is a special two day trip to the renowned Basel
Fasnacht and the 'great fires'. The itinerary
includes four different parades such as "The
Witches and Clowns Parade", "The Burning of the
Brumes Parade", "The Army of the Night Parade",
and the Basel Fasnacht Parade. Accommodation
will be in a 5-star hotel with half board (breakfast
and lunch). The hotel has an indoor pool.
Price: Approx. Euro 145 per person in double
room
Deposit: Euro 50 per person by Jan. 09
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
Andalusia and Costa del Sol (Spain) new!!
April
This trip includes return flights Frankfurt - Malaga
and a bus round trip from Malaga to the
picturesque Andalusian cities of Granada,
Cordoba, Seville, and Marbella. Guided
sightseeing tours will be offered in Granada,
Cordoba, Seville, and Ronda. At night we will have
time to watch the "Semana Santa" procession in
each city. Accommodation will be with half board
(breakfast and dinner). The last three days you will
stay at a 4-star hotel close to Marbella and the
beach at the Costa del Sol.
Price: TBA per person in double room
Children (03-11): 33% less in room with two
adults
Deposit: Euro 100 per person by Feb. 25
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: T. Kolb
Lake Garda-Verona-Rome-Pompeii-Orvieto-
Florence-Lucca-Pisa-Portofino (Italy)
April 07-15 NEW!!
This bus round trip will bring you from Frankfurt for
two nights each to Lake Garda, Rome, Tuscany,
and the Italian Riviera. After a boat ride on Lake
Garda, you will visit in Verona among other things
the Amphitheatre, the old town with its palaces,
and the house of Romeo and Julia. In Rome you
will have guided tours of the Vatican, St. Peter, the
Coliseum, the Forum Romano, the old town, the
Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. On your
way to Pompeii, a city covered up by the ashes of
the volcano, Vesuvius, you will pass by Naples
and the Mediterranean Sea with its many islands.
In Orvieto (an Etruscan stronghold and a Papal
city), in Florence (the Medici city of art), and in the
fortified city of Lucca you will have time to explore
its many palaces and churches next to shopping
opportunities for pottery, leather, and silver goods.
The leaning tower of Pisa on the "Sacred Meadow"
and a boat ride to the famous peninsula of
Portofino will top off your Italian experience. There
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will be guided city tours in all the main cities.
Accommodation will be with half board (breakfast
and dinner).
Price: Approx. Euro 750 per person in double
room
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Children (3-11): Approx. Euro 595 in room with
2 adults
Deposit: Euro 100 per person by Feb. 25
Final payment: Two weeks before departure
Make checks out to: Ehrlich Touristik
NEWS NEWS NEWS FLASH!!
FLASH!!
Any AWCT member can attend ANY
event listed in the newsletter. See an
event listed in the Activities section
that looks like fun?? RSVP and make
some new friends! Don’t be shy.
Just do it!
NEW!!!
NEW!!!
AWCT AWCT Babysitter Babysitter Directory
Directory
Finding someone to watch the kids can be
tough. Especially in a foreign country! Do you
know someone who babysits? Let us know!
The AWCT is putting together a new
‘Babysitters Directory’ for all those moms and
dads out there who need someone to look
after the little ones. This list will be updated
and published each month in the Newsletter.
Email as much info as possible to,
julie@enetok.net, so we can make our
directory as informational as possible. Name,
age, town, phone number, days/times
available, times not available, how long
you’ve been caring for kids, do you drive,
hourly rate, languages spoken, CPR certified,
etc.
Look for our new AWCT Babysitter Directory
in the December issue of the Newsletter!

Another Winner Please
I
t’s that time of year to remind you that The FAWCO
Foundation gives out several scholarships each
year. Last spring, one of our members, Carol Koepsell,
won one of the awards. Wouldn’t it be nice to have
another winner this year! The Steve Miller Memorial
Communications Award is in memory of the husband of
our former member Eve Miller. She would be very
pleased if an AWCT son or daughter won that award!
The first four awards below recognize all-round
achievement in areas such as leadership, extra
curricular and non-academic activities, as well as high
academic performance. Except for the Dual Cultural
Award, the candidate may be of any nationality and may
study in any country.
The ARTS AWARD ($5,000), sponsored in part by
AWG Paris, is for study in the performing (dance,
voice, instrumental, etc.) and visual (painting,
sculpture, etc.) arts. Both graduate and undergraduate
students are eligible.
The SCIENCES AWARD ($5,000), sponsored in part
by AIWC Genoa in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo
Natali, is for the study of scientific subjects (i.e. biology,
chemistry, etc.), mathematics, medicine, engineering,
environmental studies, computer science, etc. Both
graduate and undergraduate students are eligible.
The STEVE MILLER MEMORIAL COMMUNICATIONS
AWARD ($3,000), sponsored by Eve Miller and the
Weekly Bible Study in English!
Thursdays at 7 pm
Tirolerstrasse 43 60596 Frankfurt
(Sachsenhausen)
1st meeting on 8 June.
Please contact Chuck or Wanda
Anderson at 069 6330 7346
or c-anderson@juno.com
friends and colleagues of Steve Miller, is for the study
of communications, print and media journalism,
publishing, web design, promotions, and other related
disciplines. Both graduate and undergraduate students
are eligible.
The HUMANITIES AWARD ($5,000), in memory of
Gertrude de Gallaix and sponsored in part by AAWE
Paris, is for the study of law, teaching, social studies,
history, languages, etc. Both graduate and
undergraduate students are eligible.
The AWC Basel FAWCO MEMBERS AWARD
($5,000), sponsored by Shirley Kearney, is for a
member of a FAWCO club for resuming her education
at any level or for acquiring new skills or enhancing
already existing ones.
The SPECIAL CHALLENGES AWARD ($3,000),
sponsored in part by Chilterns AWC, is for a student
from middle school to 20 years of age with a special
challenge such as hearing impairment, visual
impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, or a specific
learning disability. The award is for study at a
recognized private or public school, college or other
specialized institution, or in a tutoring program whether
academic and/or for physical therapy carried out by
licensed professionals.
The DUAL CULTURAL AWARD ($3,000), in memory
of Suzanne Erismann and sponsored in part by AWC
Bern, was established to enable bi-cultural high school
students to become better acquainted with their
American heritage. It may be used to attend a semester
of American high school or any other structured
educational program in the United States. The recipient
must be at least 14 years old at the time of application
and have lived at least 6 years outside the United States.
His or her parents will be responsible for all
arrangements regarding study and housing in the
States. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or the child
of at least one U.S. citizen parent.
The application forms and additional information are
available on the Foundation’s website,
www.fawcofoundation.org. The deadline for
application is January 9, 2007. The application must be
signed by the AWCT FAWCO Rep, so make sure you
let me know early enough if you are applying so we don’t
get caught up in the Christmas holidays. �
Order from Amazon.de!
Click the link from www.awctaunus.org, buy some goodies on
Amazon.de and the Club makes money. It’s that easy! Amazon.de has
everything; English books, CD’s, DVD’s, toys, sporting goods,
electronics, kitchenware......and MORE! You can even RENT DVD’s
under the “DVD verheih” category. It is in German but don’t let that
scare you off. It’s easier than you think. Shipping is fast and the prices
are reasonable. Give it a shot. Please email julie@enetok.net if you
have questions.
FAWCO
by Marline Holmes
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Special
Feature
by Frances Geiger
Pelles
WANTED!
Newsletter
Co-Editor.
If you’re
interested,
please contact
Julie Schutte,
06174 2939820.
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Northern Ireland
T
ravelling along the Northern Ireland coast is the
equivalent, one can imagine, of entering paradise.
Endless stretches of lush, rolling green hills that plunge
dramatically down to the sea. Deserted blonde
beaches contrast with haunting bog lands that stretch
their wet boundaries into the amethyst coloured hills
and Glens.
From the cliff tops the spectacular views of the foaming
Atlantic Ocean pounding the contours and wonders of
the Antrim coastline makes the heart quicken. The
colours of nature have a particular intensity in this most
western point of Europe.
Forty shades of green compete with an ever changing
sky that filters through great white puffs of cloud. This
corner of the Emerald Isle will fascinate and lure even
the veteran traveller into an unforgettable ecstasy.
For those who appreciate the vestiges of ancient Celtic
and early Christian beginnings, Ireland offers several
‘court-tombs’ or ‘court-cairns’ traces of the pre-
Christian settlers burial sites. Dolmens (tombs), in stone
circles with the plain of Meagh, in South Armagh as a
backdrop, create an unforgettable megalithic
experience.
After hundreds of years of invasion and domination
from the Celts, Vikings, Normans and British, the Irish
have evolved and survived their torment. The hardship,
financial instability, political and religious turbulence,
has been replaced with a palpable enthusiasm for
peace and a booming economy.
New development and design is prolific, holiday
accommodation offers an excellent choice of recently
refurbished hotels and self-catering. The food and
service is of a very high standard and in general the
‘North’ is notably clean and packed with fantastic pubs.
Because Northern Ireland is only 5,500 square miles in
area, about the size of Yorkshire or Connecticut,
establishing a base is easy and you can see most of the
main attractions in a week without clocking up more
than 500 miles.
Join the costal route at Carrickfergus, only ten minutes
from Belfast, and home of Ireland’s best-preserved
Norman Castle and since there is no hurry, bimble along
the A2 coastal road to Portstewart. Enjoy the
breathtaking scenery as the road winds between the
hedges of wild fuchsia and honeysuckle and marvel at
the majestic ruined castles that stand proudly on the
promontories of the green Glens of Antrim as they
sweep down to the sea.
As you travel from one picture postcard village to
another its not long before you reach the ‘Highly
Commended Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the recent
Northern Ireland Tourism Awards - the Carrick-a-Rede
rope bridge. Described as one of the most amazing and
memorable attractions in Ireland, the 20-metres long, 1
metre-wide bridge of rope and wire spans a chasm
between the cliffs and the little island of Carrick-a-
Rede. Swaying precariously, 30m above the rocky
depths below - the walk across is not for the faint
hearted.
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Just over half way to Portstewart lies the black basalt
centrepiece of this magnificent coastline, the Giants
Causeway. In keeping with Irish myths and legends
word has it that the Causeway was the work of Finn
McCool, a giant who commanded the King of Ireland’s
armies. Finn fell in love with a lassie, also a giant from
Staffa an island in the Hebrides with similar rock
formations, and built the Causeway to bring her to live
with him in Ireland. But that’s only one version and the
Irish are well known for their tales and fantasies.
The geological truth is the 40,000 many-sided columns
of layered basalt stone were formed 60 million years
ago, when a thick layer of molten basaltic lava flowed
along the valley in the existing chalk beds. As the lava
cooled and harden it contracted creating a pattern of
hexagonal cracks and columns.
The Causeway, a Unesco World Heritage site and a
Nature reserve, attracts a steady stream of visitors
who either make the two mile circular walk from the
visitors centre down to the Grand Causeway, past the
majestic stone galleries, or take the short bus ride, to
what has been describe as the 8 th wonder of the world.
Further round the coast between Ballycastle and
Portrush is the site of the oldest (legal) whiskey
distillery in the world. Since King James I granted the
licence in 1608 connoisseurs of Irish whiskey have
made a pilgrimage to Bushmills to take a wee drop o’th
“Uisce Beatha” (Water of Life). It’s well worth the visit
and the wee drop, if only to steady the nerves after
crossing the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
Northern Ireland is renowned for its long sandy
beaches and Portrush with its 3 km of Curran Strand will
delight surfers and young families. Atlantic rollers
pummel the wide stretch of spotless beach that runs
from the east of the town to the chalk cliffs of White
Rock.
For golfers, the Royal Portrush Golf Course is ranked
in the top twenty international fairways and offers two
excellent 18 (championship) and one 9-hole links
course.
Nightlife is buzzing and there is a wide choice of family
entertainment from ‘rock pooling’ to an indoor adventure
playground and Waterworld with spa baths, steam
rooms, water-slides and a ten-pen bowling alley.
More sedate, though equally blessed with a superb
strand, Portstewart is only a couple of miles further
west. The broad 2.5 km strand, which can
accommodate over 1000 cars on the firm sand, gives
a whole new meaning to picnicking on the beach. An
evening stroll along the pale sunlit shore is a delight that
can be long savoured after the holiday is over.
When the sun has set, turn back to base. The A26 from
Coleraine, five miles from Portstewart, links with the M2
and is about an hour’s run to Belfast. Compact and easy
to get around, Belfast is lively and great place to stay.
Massive investment has turned Belfast from the ‘bombs
and bullets’ capital of the North to a vibrant city with rich
design and some excellent places to eat.

The £300 million Victoria Sq development, due for
completion in 2007 is set to equip Belfast with superb
shopping malls, a waterfront front lined with modern
art, gourmet restaurants and great pubs. The Titanic
Quarter is Europe’s biggest ongoing regeneration
project with a financial injection of £1 billion to redevelop
the derelict shipyards and docklands of East Belfast
over the next 15 years.
A visit to the Writer’s Quarter in Cathedral Sq, Belfast’s
Left Bank, provides the chance to read the quotations
from famous Irish poets and writers, set in the stone
slabs at Writer’s Sq.
Don’t miss the Ulster Museum with a series of tableaux
explaining Irish prehistory or the Industrial Gallery
based on the 19 th century linen industry. Other
highlights of the museum are the Treasures of the
Armada and the mummy of Princess Takabuti, the first
mummy to be displayed outside of Egypt.
The former battleground of West Belfast is a compelling
and fascinating place to visit. Take a black-taxi tour of
the powerful and emotive murals that chart the history
of the political conflict. The cabbies provide a lively
commentary on the history of the war-zone.
Throughout the North there are still reminders of the
troubles, in some areas the curb stones are painted red
white and blue (Protestants) or green white and gold
(Catholics) to symbolize political loyalties. Flags and
banners fly across the streets, particularly during the
‘marching month’ just before the 12 th of July, when longstanding
passions are stirred.
There is also a more obvious security presence than
elsewhere in the UK. It’s not unusual to see armoured
police vehicles and fortified police stations and in some
city shops there is a buzzer entrance system.
The Northern Irish Tourist Board describe Ulster and as
one of the Europe’s safest, friendliest, most exuberant
tourist destinations. Empowered by the new level of
tourism and the peace process Northern Ireland is a
vibrant and remarkable place for a holiday or short
break. ■
For further details on walking, cycling, superb golf
opportunities, diving, surfing or heritage trails:
Tourist Information:
www.discovernorthernireland.com
www.causewaycoastandglens.com
www.bushmills.com www.ntri.org.uk
www.northantrim.com
Interested in museums and guided
tours? Keep your eye on the
monthly activities of International
Contacts, Empty Nesters, Day
Trips and the various
neighborhood groups. You are
sure to find what you are looking
for! Any AWCT member is
welcome to attend any gathering
or event listed in the newsletter.
Special
Feature
cont...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We have open
positions and need help
with certain events. If
you’d like to give some
of your time to the
Club, please contact
Doreen Kroemer to find
out what fun and
interesting projects
await you.
doreenkroemer@gmx.net
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Activities
Please also check
the AWCT website
for last-minute
changes in Activities
and Services!
NEWS NEWS FLASH!!
FLASH!!
Any AWCT
member can
attend ANY
event listed
in the
newsletter.
See an event
listed in the
Activities
section that
looks like
fun?? RSVP
and make
some new
friends!
Don’t be shy.
Just do it!
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November Activities
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Bible Study "Grapevine"
Stephanie Barrick artvictory@t-online.de
Grapevine meets every Thursday morning for Bible study on
specific topics such as prayer, how to come closer to God, and
the basics of Christianity. Regardless of your religious
background or church denomination, we invite you to join us for
fellowship and teaching every Thursday 9:30-11:30 am at the new
ICF building (parking in rear), Hohemark Strasse 75, Oberursel.
Childcare is provided. There will be no meeting November 16,
2006.
Book Discussion Groups
Brunch and Books (Daytime)
Bonnie Barski 06174-209487, klaus@barski.de;
Erika von Rege 06172-72137, cg@v-rege.de
If you enjoy reading and having a lively book discussion over
brunch, we are the group for you. Meetings are tentatively
scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in
a member's home. Contact Erika von Rege for ride-sharing.
November 15
"Don´t Let´s Go to the Dogs Tonight" by Alexandra Fuller
Hostess to be determined
December 13
"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Maryam Javaherian, Koenigstein 06174-298814
January
"Birds Without Wings" by Louis de Bernieres
Lucy Hykes Hesse, Rosbach-Rodheim, 06007-7334
Taunus Readers' Group (Evening)
Hilary Steger 06081-578837, HilSteger@aol.com;
Claudia Scott 06174-25957, claudia.scott@dresdner-bank.com
Please join us for our dynamic book discussions held monthly on
Thursday evenings usually at a member's home in the Taunus
area. If you are interested, just give us a call or send an e-mail!
Newcomers are always welcome!!
Bookgroup Kronberg/Königstein (evening)
Petra Truppner 06173 950222, petra.truppner@db.com
Do you enjoy reading interesting books, having colourful and
lively discussions, and a tasteful glass of wine? Our bookgroup
is a well-rounded mixture of all ages. We meet once a month at
a member's house in the evening. We are looking forward to new
members! Book for our next meeting:
Nov. 21 The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Bridge (Duplicate)
Sylvia Whelan 06174-256261; Gudrun Zieler 06173-63432;
Marline Holmes 06192-27215
Our duplicate bridge group meets every Thursday from 9:30 am
- 1:30 pm at the Liederbachhalle, Wachenheimerstr, Liederbach.
Anyone interested can call one of us for reservations and/or
information. We look forward to seeing you.
Ceramics Circle
Charlotte Jacob-Hanson 06196-63915, frdhjacob@gmx.de
This is an international group of approximately 25 women with a
shared interest in studying ceramics. The group was founded in
1992 and is associated with the AWCT, the British Club of the
Taunus, and the Wiesbaden British Women. We usually meet on
the last Friday of the month from September until June. Our
program includes excursions to ceramic manufacturers, museum
collections, and current exhibitions, as well as members' talks and
guest speakers. Detailed program notices are sent out regularly.
Please contact us for more information.
Empty Nesters
Christine Kranner 0611-5329714,
christine.kranner@t-online.de;
Mary Balcom 0611-58939493, balcoms@hotmail.com
The Empty Nesters are a group of women of all ages and
backgrounds; who can plan activities without children or the
restraints of school schedules. We are a Social Group that enjoys
friendship and fun in a variety of adventures throughout each
month. We take day trips, tours, plan luncheons, walks, shopping,
movies, etc…. We also have a weekly (Wednesday) social bridge
group that's willing to take on beginners. Our group also plans
periodical "Couple" events.
The following Events are planned for the next coming months and
are subject to change, so be sure to check the AWCT web page,
or contact Christine or Mary.
November
10 Friday Baking day for the Fall Market Bake Sale,
at Christine Kranner's in Wiesbaden
14 Tuesday Fulda & Budingen Day Trip, with Linda
Kennedy
16-19 Travel Opportunity Prague with Erika Olsson
28 Tuesday 10am Hoechster Porzellan Factory Tour
Equipment Loan Program
Ruth Barnes 06196-562950
Equipment Loan is a Mothers' Corner initiative that is open to all
AWCT/BCT members. This service is for the benefit of anyone
who is entertaining visitors with infants/toddlers. If you are new
to the Taunus region and are still waiting for your shipment to
arrive, or if you are having guests and need a highchair, travel
cot, car seat, or stroller (for twins as well), we might have what
you need.
International Contacts
(10:00 am every 3rd Wednesday in the month)
Gillian Pike, 069-2575 8836, russpike@msn.com;
Renate Gusy, 06174-201554, gusyjr@t-online.de
Members of the AWCT and the local Diskussionskreis Taunus
collectively form the International Contacts group. We are
women who love visiting museums, galleries, art exhibitions and
places of cultural or historical interest and generally meet once
a month to enjoy an excursion and the opportunity to get together.
Most tours are with an English-speaking guide and are focused
on the Frankfurt area. It's a great way of getting to know our

German counterparts and at the same time to enjoy an interesting
event. There's always time for coffee and a good chat afterwards.
Recent events have included tours of the Paulskirche, Frankfurt
Stock Exchange, Roemer and Juedisches Museum as well visits
to the Staedel and the Schirn Art Galleries and an English-style
garden party.
Our next event, a visit to the "Picasso und Das Theater" exhibition
at the Schirn Art Gallery, will take place on Wednesday,
November 15th at 10am.
Full details for all current events are maintained on the AWCT Web
site, www.awctaunus.org. So if this sounds interesting and you
would like to join us, please contact Gillian or Renate. Everyone
is welcome!
Knitting Circle
Kristen Scheyder kscheyder@yahoo.com
Are you a knitter interested in forming a knitting group? If so,
please contact Kristen to establish days and times.
Ladies Golf League
Annette Doody 069-68097714, annette@pathend.com
We play every Thursday morning at various golf courses in the
Frankfurt area. Everyone, no matter your skill level, is welcome.
Contact Annette for further details.
Libraries
Denise Benavides dj4bena@yahoo.com
Honor-System Book Library in the AWCT Treffpoint Office. NO
LIMITS or SIGN OUTS. Borrow as many as you want for as long
as you want. The free self-service book library is open during
all the office hours, Monday-Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. The
library has a large selection of books in English, including current
best-sellers, travel books, and cookbooks. Thanks to all for your
book donations.
Borrowing books is FREE. But, we've added one metal shelf unit
of duplicate books for purchase. If you're going on a trip, or for
whatever purpose you want to buy and not return some books,
then you can have the opportunity. Please put your money in the
container on the Duplicate Books for Sale shelf unit on your right
as you enter the library. Suggested donation is 1 euro a book. No
limits.
Video Library
POSITION OPEN
In the basement of our Oberursel Treffpoint headquarters we have
a large selection of videos, and now DVDs as well. These are
available for loan for a modest donation of 3€ per title per week.
New titles in DVDs are being added on a regular basis. The library
is open during Treffpoint office hours. The easy check-out
procedure is outlined on the library desk. Volunteers to help with
check-out are always needed. See you there.
Lifers
Marline Holmes 06192-27215, holmesger@t-online.de
We are a group of English-speaking women living in Germany on
a permanent basis. Call Marline for details.
Mah-Jongg
Jan Farr 069-5979 9975, janfarr@attglobal.net
Want to learn something new, or maybe you've played already
and have been looking for some other enthusiasts to make up a
game? Why not give Mah-jongg a try? Mah-jongg is an old Chinese
game, played with special tiles. We take turns to host the meeting
at our homes and play every Monday at 10:00 am. We look
forward to seeing some new members. Call or e-mail to find out
where we are meeting next.
Quilters
Nora Zinn 07171-6984961, nora@zinn.net
The Quilt Group of the Taunus consists of members of the AWCT
and British Women's Club. All levels of quilters from beginners
to advanced are welcomed. We meet each Wednesday of the
month.
SINKS (Single Income No Kids)
Gladys Ho gladyswlho@yahoo.com;
Nicki Tiernan tiernan@t-online.de;
Jan Farr janfarr@attglobal.net
Although our core group is women who do not work outside the
home, currently have no children, and are looking to meet women
in the same situation, we welcome everyone in this group - anyone
looking for an excuse to meet up and have fun! Join us to enjoy
coffee, conversation, lunches, and events throughout the year.
Wednesday November 8 - Fall Favourites Potluck
Luncheon
When: 12:30 pm
Where: Jan's, Holzhausenstr. 54, 60322, Frankfurt
RSVP: Jan at janfarr@attglobal.net by November 6
It's definitely time for a SINKS Potluck Lunch, so we have chosen
Fall's Favorites - warming, feel good foods, as the theme. Time
to dust off the cookbooks, put on the apron, and get creative in
the kitchen! Do let Jan know which dish you would like to bring
when you R.S.V.P.. Please also bring 5 euros for drinks cover
charge. Should be fun - we haven't had a Potluck Lunch for ages.
Saturday November 18 - Wine Soiree
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Nicki's, Myliusstr. 21, 60323, Frankfurt
RSVP: Nicki at tiernan@t-online.de by November 16
Do the men in your life keep asking what you get up to with all
the ladies at SINKS events? Well, they can now find out! Bring
husbands, friends, lovers along to our Wine Soiree for an evening
of good wine, interesting food, and fantastic company. Please
bring a bottle of wine, of your choice, and a dish for the finger
buffet. . . . And be prepared to party!
If you have any questions or need any further information,
please contact Gladys, Nicki or Jan. Please watch your
emails for further details on all SINKS events.
Sweet Adeline International
Martina Buring 0611-463694
If you are a woman who loves to sing, we want to meet you! Sweet
Adelines is an international organization of women devoted to the
joy of singing four-part harmony, barbershop style. The "Heart
of Hessen" chapter of Sweet Adelines rehearses every Monday
evening from 7 - 9 pm at the Versohnungsgemeinde, Kirchbachstr
44, Wiesbaden. Audiocassettes of the music are used to make
at-home practice easy and fun. Tenors, leads, basses and
baritones, come help us "Harmonize the World."
Activities
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THANKSGIVING
WITH THE CLUB
Nov. 23, 2006
Gaststätte
“Zum Schwanen”,
Hollerberg 7,
Oberursel
6 pm Get together
7 pm Meal will begin
Come and join us, it
will be fun!
For details ,see
page 6
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Tennis League
Barbara Merlino 06173-2548, cjmerlino@yahoo.com;
Cindy Kingsman 06196-23703, ckingsman@onlinehome.de
Our schedule for November:
06 - Groups I & III
13 - Groups II & IV
20 - Groups I & III
27 - Groups II & IV
Groups I & II please arrive at 09:45 AM for warmup and play
at 10:00.
Groups III & IV please arrive at 11:45 AM for warmup and
play at 12:00
Walking Group
Regine Colla 06174-969373, reginecolla@hotmail.com
Do you like to walk? Don't know the walking areas? Know of some
great walking paths and want to share them? Don't like walking
alone? Want some exercise? The AWCT walking group meets
every other Thursday. If you are interested in participating
contact Regine. It is a great way to meet other walkers, see some
of the beautiful areas that are available for us to walk, and get
some exercise!
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Writers' Group
Isabelle de Pommereau 069-61994144,
idepommereau@surfeu.de
What we write may turn into novels or magazine pieces. More often
than not, it consists of journal entries, short stories or novel
chapters. The goal of the Writer's Group is to help our members
improve their writing. We do so by meeting at 7:15 pm every two
weeks to critique one another's work. We've edited the work at
home and share remarks at the meeting. Critiquing is a task we
take seriously. If your writing doesn't sound right to others, it
probably isn't right. If you want to write, for yourself or for a
market, please come join us. The key, we think, is not to be shy
about sharing our writing, and to accept others' comments about
our work. Good writing takes time and many edits. Writing is
sometimes painful. It can be isolating. The writer's group is work,
but it's well worth it. It's inspirational. �
The AWCT’s HEIMATSTADT Oberursel
For those of you looking for interesting cultural
and sporting events for young and old in our
hometown of Oberursel, click onto
www.oberursel.de . A further click on Kultur and
then KSfO will put you into a calendar of events,
(Veranstaltungskalendar). The KSfO is an city
organization which is there to give support and
promote the interests of all the clubs in
Oberursel, one of which is OUR club – the
AWCT is just one of 11 clubs dealing with
women’s issues.

The Golden Bull
N
o, this topic has nothing to do with bullfights in
Spain, cowboys, or the stock exchange bull and
bear, but rather with the history of the City of Frankfurt.
It is not my intention to bore you with statistics, but as
residents of this part of Hessen, we should know more
about the area. One of the city’s most important
historical treasures is the “Goldene Bulle,” the
centerpiece of a jubilee exhibition that opened this
September and still can be explored until mid-January
2007 with a special interactive theater program for
children. Modern techniques make it possible for the
visitors to peruse the 86 pages and 31 chapters of the
Golden Bull (Imperial Basic Law) and discover details
regarding former legislation, rituals, and the electors.
Frankfurt’s Lord Mayor Petra Roth had to wear white
gloves to protect the Golden Bull when displaying this
original document with the golden signet (the so called
“Reichsexemplar”) at the Karmeliterkloster located
behind the Frankfurt City Hall during a recent
presentation.
Newcomers know about Johann Wolfgang von
Goethe, one of Frankfurt’s famous sons. You may have
already tried the culinary specialty “Grie Soss” (green
sauce with 7 different kinds of herbs) his mother
prepared so well, but what about more knowledge of
Frankfurt’s famous history? By the way, the Goethe
family hosted various international guests (lodging for
a week including meals 3 guilders!). There are so many
interesting details about Frankfurt and Hessen to be
discovered, like the founding of the city and the
emperors crowned here. Goethe (1749-1832) was
introduced to the Golden Bull and its topics by the
Frankfurt judge Johann Daniel von Olenschläger,
author of a commentary. When Emperor Joseph II was
crowned, Goethe explicitly described this coronation
festival in 1764 in his “Dichtung und Wahrheit” (Poetry
and Truth).
It should be a must to visit the Frankfurt Römer and
explore the magnificent Kaisersaal with its portraits of
emperors. Originally, the emperors and their civil
servants had to enter the Kaisersaal through a
trapdoor, appearing from below amidst the waiting
crowd. Later on a staircase was built.
From the Middle Ages until the revolution of Napoleon,
Frankfurt had been the main meeting place for the elite
of the empire. The emperor makers, Roman kings, and
emperors were elected by the prince electors at St.
Bartholomews’s Cathedral. A small chapel
(“Kapellchen”) south of St.Bartholomew’s parish was
the official electoral chapel. During the 16 th century,
Frankfurt became the venue for imperial coronations.
For centuries, these grand crownings were major
international festivities. According to the Golden Bull,
the elections had to be concluded within 30 days. In
case the electors failed to do so, they would be given
only bread and water until the final result was reached.
Of course, everybody was eager to stay within this
dictated period. The orb, scepter, and crown, insignia
of the Holy Roman Empire, precious objects from
Emperor Otto I of the 10 th century, were brought into the
city for the imperial coronations.
Based on Emperor Charles IV’s Imperial Act, the Golden
Bull of 1356 was established 650 years ago, formulated
rather loosely. It underwent a continuous process of
development before it was recognized as a firm anchor
of the political life by the public of the ancient régime.
This process took about 400 years. Whenever an
election was in progress, Frankfurt periodically
became the embodiment of the Empire. Present
historians claim this document to be kind of a forerunner
of the German and a future European Constitution.
Emperors’ banquets (“Kaisermahl,” oxen BBQs) were
held at the Römerberg. A fountain offered red and white
wines to the crowd. Young lads tussled for the status
symbol and trophy, an ox-head. At the Frankfurt
Historical Museum you can still see a mummified oxhead
from 1742. In later years, the Römerberg became
the place where Frankfurt’s citizens paid their homage
to the authorities.
The current exhibition of cultural history presents
Frankfurt as the “City of Emperor Makers,” with more
than 800 impressive exhibits from various European
collections. “The Emperor Makers” exhibition (die
Kaisermacher-Ausstellung) bundles Frankfurt’s
history and brings it to life creating fascinating links to
the present. Families and friends can experience a very
interesting high-speed procedure through the
centuries, starting from 794 when Frankfurt was called
“Franconofurd,” a trade fair center since 1240
developing over the years to a major financial center of
the 20th century as home of federal and state authorities
including the EZB (European Central Bank). Frankfurt is
one of the most important cities in Germany and Central
Europe! �
Lord Mayor Petra Roth and the Golden Bull
US-Ambassador William R. Timken, his wife Sue and US-
Consul General Jo Ellen Powell listen to Mr.Voss,
protocol, City of Frankfurt, explaining historical
milestones regarding the emperors in the Kaisersaal.
Viewpoint
© by Iris Schmidt
WANTED!
Newsletter
Co-Editor.
If you’re
interested,
please contact
Julie Schutte,
06174 2939820.
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Services
The AWCT defines a
Service as an instruction
where members
pay a fee in exchange
for the service. Forprofit
Services contact
person must be an
AWCT member.
German commercial
businesses are not
Services.
The AWCT does not
endorse, recommend,
or guarantee any of the
services listed. If further
publicity is desired,
service providers and
businesses should
contact the Club’s Paid
Advertising Coordinator
(listed in the front of
the Newsletter) for information
about advertising
in the AWCT
Newsletter.
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Member to Member
Aerobics, Roller Skating, Ice Skating- Iris Schmidt, 06172-
778465
Animal Issues and Concerns- Irene Hillgärtner, 06008-517 for
information and discussion.
Au Pairs / Nannies (English-speaking) – Wai-yee Schmidt, 069-
7474 2987, trucare@aol.com.
We specialize in placing native English speakers in Germany
(those from EU may be placed with non-German families). We
select and thoroughly screen only excellent candidates. We
also provide an orientation program to save you any
inconvenience.
Babysitting- Jill Conway, 0178-5970415
Whether for baby-sitting, childcare, mother’s help or cooking
days, evenings, weekends – including overnight stay – on a
regular or on-off basis.
Ballroom Dancing - Karmin Kuehnel, 0611-7341766,
mikarmin@online.de
private and group lessons in American and International styles
Beginning Ballroom Dancing - Tanze Club Blaur Orange -
Wiesbaden Learn 4 graceful and elegant American style
dances; Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba and Swing. Monday 6:30-8:00,
Fliedner School, Bierstadt, Sept - Nov 60 Euro per couple per
month.
Classical feng shui: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living –
Karen Neumann, 06174-25 66 40, kareneumann@t-online.de
Wellness for you and your home: Feng Shui Consulting creates
optimal living and working environments. Integrating the
Eastern philosophy of harmony and balance with contemporary
Western styling enhances clarity, better health and happiness
in daily life.
Cooking Classes –
Iris Marble, 06032-306751
Maddalena Tosoni-Hall, 01520-3628033,
la-cucina@gmx.net
Italian Cooking Lessons – single and small groups (3-8 people).
Prices from 18 Euro/hour. Call or e-mail!
Israeli Cooking Workshop
Anat Kozlov, 069-71914750, 0160- 4909587,
anatk1605@gmail.com
I would like to welcome you to my Middle Eastern table at the
Israeli Cooking Workshop on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays, which will introduce you to the fragrance and taste
of the Israeli cuisine and food culture. At the end of the workshop
we will enjoy a lunch of our self-made food.
www.awctaunus.org
Computer Repair - Julie Schutte, 06174 2939820,
julie@enetok.net
English speaking computer technician. Repairs, upgrades,
software installation, virus/spyware removal, networking, etc.
Also build websites and do site maintenance.
Creating Prosperity in your Life: Learning to live from your
Essence – Judith Gold, MA, West-End Counseling Practice, 069
725208.
Call for more information: This work is very transformative.
Energy Empowerment – Karen Neumann, 06174-25664,
kareneumann@t-online.de
Discover how to implement your innate healing abilities for
better healing and emotional well-being.
English Native Speakers Needed -
Elsegret Wenkemann, 06196-952410
Native English speakers wanted to teach children ages 4-9
through play in Frankfurt and Taunus areas - pays hourly.
Training and materials will be provided at the meeting place:
Spielsprachschule ABRAKADABRA.
Call for more information.
Family and Individual Therapy – Dr. Inge Friedrich-Rust,
Kronberg/Taunus, 06173-79924,
Inge.friedrich-rust@gmx.de.
Frankfurt City Tour Guide- Iva Pearlstein,
069-95502897, IvaPearl@compuserve.com
Professional customized city tours for small groups.
Hebrew Conversation Lessons For Adults And Children-
For further information and registration, please e-mail or call
Anat Kozlov at anatk1605@gmail.com or call 069-71914750
(phone) or 0160-4909587 (mobile).
Individualized Fitness Training, Yoga and Meditation
Atmando Holistic Center 069 -94411121,
www.atmando.com
If you are looking for RESULTS to achieve improved health,
vitality and well-being in a beautiful environment, then we are
your sanctuary in the city. Easy to get to in Frankfurt. Just off
the 66. Free parking.
Language Lessons German-
Ingeborg Grafmueller, 06196 - 23 779 Taunus Area
Monika Hild-Thomas, Frankfurt, 0179-8107164 and 069-
95909099, hild-thomas@t-online.de
Susanne Strech-Busch, 06196-27402, fax: 06196-561100,
strech-busch@t-online.de
Language Translations –
Nina Scheicher 0611-520939,
nina.scheicher@t-online.de
Certified German translator for legal documents. Translations
for English, German, Spanish.
Leanne Cvetan, 069-59793713,
leannecvetan@yahoo.de
American with a BA & Master’s Degree in German. All areas of
expertise.
Maddalena Tosoni, 0172-7793160,
maddy_tosoni@yahoo.com
Certified Italian-English translator. All areas of expertise.
Migraines Treatment – Judith Gold, MA, West-End Counseling
Practice, 069 725208.
Do you suffer from migraines? You do not have to suffer. When
you have a headache, come in to a 15-20 minute session for
it to go away. Also, if you want to avoid having them, there are
exercises you can do. Please call for further information.

Nutrition – Inner and Outer Nutrition
Maija Hansen 06171-26598,
maija.hansen@t-online.de
No matter what your Wellness Goals are, I can help. Exclusive
HERBALIFE Products.
Part-Time Pre-School Teacher (15 hours/week) Montessori
Kinderhaus Kronberg - Montessori Fördergemeinschaft
Kronberg e.V., Ilse Müller (Kinderhausleitung), Le-Lavandou-
Str. 2, 61476 Kronbeg, 06173 317071
Would you like to learn GERMAN?
Bilingual/Bicultural German native, former professor of
languages at the University of South Florida with 10+ years work
experience in the US offers classes. Please contact Monika at
069 95909099, e-mail: hild-thomas@t-online.de.
Psychotherapeutic Counseling
Sheila Rossbach, MSW, ACSW, CSW,
06173-67774, fax 06173-68355
Individual, couples, and family sessions
Classified Ads
FOR SALE: High quality Beech wardrobe, folding doors,
in very good condition ( three years old), 2,40 m long, 2,40
m high, 62 cm deep, three double folding doors, middle
frosted glass, Euro 90. Disassembled, easy reassembly.
Barbara Hodgson, mobile 171 – 2218656, home 06173-
324373, Am Weissen Berg 3 61476 Kronberg/Ts. or email
cbhodgson@t-online.de.
FOR SALE: SKY Satellite Box + Remote control = 70
Euro; Daewoo 14"” TV =50 Euro; Microwave
Thomson= 50 Euro; YAMAHA Electric Organ= 50
Euro; Table Tennis table + rackets +balls = 100 Euro
Call Rena 06174 201 228 or charlesrena@yahoo.com
“READERS ARE LEADERS!” Host an Usborne Children’s
Book Party at home, kindergarten, church or school and
stock up on beautiful books for summer reading, birthday
presents or thank-you gifts for schools and kindergartens.
Hosts/hostess earn up to 20% of the total party order in free
books! For more info, check out
www.usbornebooksathome.com , then call me to book
your party and let the summer reading begin! Call Mary
Purdak, 0172 - 9175170. E-mail: SPurdak97@aol.com.
“DO YOU WANT TO JAM?” I’m no profi, but I enjoy
playing guitar (and some piano too) and am looking for
people to play with. I love all music— rock, reggae, folk,
funk, blues.... I figure we could learn from one another.
Rasa Hiob 06196-670953.
WEIGHT BENCH – KETTLER brand, excellent
condition. Get in shape – lift any combination of 10
weights in 20 kg., 10, 5, 2.5 and 1.25. Bench also has leg
lift. €150. Call 06196 21100 or write
ppegebauer@hotmail.com.
For Sale: St. Petersburg, Russia Package. Value
$1600, asking $800.
Suntec room air conditioner, used only three weeks
$275. Whirlpool W/D one year old $400 for set. Man
and ladies bikes $40 each. Kitchen small appliances.
Set of twin beds with bedding included. Other items.
Call or email for details 06172 101504 or
kimiemehrooz@aol.com .
Scrapbooking – Creative Memories Consultant
Laurie Henkel 06032-348826, laurie.henkel@web.de
Classes and workshops offered.
Speech Language Pathology – Leanna Waters Barclay, MS,
CCC-SLP 06198-585650, leanna86@hotmail.com
Studs – Mark Steinlein, 06195-976326,
studsoftaunus@hotmail.com
Stay-at-home dad wanting to form a multinational group of men
who have moved to the Taunus area because of their wives’
jobs. www.gamber.net/studs/index.htm
Tennis Lessons – Barbara Merlino, 06173-2548
Private or group lessons. Also for children.
Yoga & Wellness of Body and Mind –
Dr. Inge Friedrich-Rust, Kronberg/Taunus,
06173-79924, inge.friedrich-rust@gmx.de.
Yoga for beginners and advanced students, for young and old,
in German and English. Also, yoga for pregnancy.
CHILDRENS CRAFT CLASS!
Are you keen to learn how to make your own jewelry and
accessories? Do you like to make your own gifts for that
special person? Then come join us!! You will learn a new
skill each week and bring home projects like 3D picture
frame, scented sachet, personalized diary, pin-board,
Halloween jewelry, charm bracelet and more….. New
class starting soon, after school or on Saturdays Call Rena
Pierron for more information 06174 201 228 or
charlesrena@yahoo.com
Time: After school from 415 to 545pm OR Saturday 10
to 1130am
Age: Different age group: 5 and up
Place: Hainstrasse 4a, Koenigstein-Falkenstein.
Cost: 15 Euro.
For Sale: 3/4 inch beveled glass Dining table on wrought
iron base. 3ft.8in. by 6ft. 8in.
300 Euros. Janet White 01698 - 588654 or e-mail me
mtn.kid06@yahoo.com.
MOVING IN DECEMBER. ITEMS FOR SALE – 1996
Automatic Opel Astra, 2 clothing wardrobes, bathroom
cabinets, patio table and chairs, gas grill, desks and
chairs, metal storage shelf, rugs, sofa table, 2 side tables,
sofa, floral arrangements, 3 fans, floor lamp, bike,
vacuum cleaner, iron, toaster, mixer, coffee pot, coffee
grinder, hair dryer, 2 portable navigation systems,
satellite box, DVB and DVD players, DVD’s and books.
Please contact Barby for complete list of items and prices
at 06174 203498 or bnballison2@hotmail.com
Items for sale: 4 shranks (3) white 25euro, 1 mirrored
50 euro, refrigerator 75 euro , (2) twin beds with
matching shrank and (2) night stands 400 euro ,
cd,tape, radio player 30 euro, microwave 20 euro ,
19" tv 80 euro , fans - (1) tall oscillating 20 euros and
(2)small oscillating 10 euro each , blender 5 euro , (2)
mixers 5 euro each , shoe cabinet 10 euro washer and
dryer available after dec 6th 425 euro . please call
06196-761-3443 or 0174- 340-8305 or -0174-801-
4381 or email nhipp035@hotmail.com
Services
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Classified ads
E-mail to:
Stella Kristoffersson
awcttaunus@hotmail.com
The AWCT does not endorse,
recommend, or
guarantee any of the
items offered in this section
or any of the services,
opportunities,
items, etc., advertised
anywhere in the Newsletter.
The classified section
is for the express
use of the members of
the AWCT (specifically
for buying/selling of
used merchandise and/
or help wanted/available)
as indicated in the
Standing Rules effective
on March 4, 1997.
Classified ads are accepted
via e-mail only,
and each must contain
the full name, telephone
number, and membership
number of the person
submitting it. Ads
must be limited to 125
words for household
merchandise, 50
words for other categories.
Ads will be run once
unless otherwise requested.
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Churches/Religious Resources
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish ....................................... 11
International Christian Fellowship ............................ 19
RVCCM Bible Study ................................................. 25
Trinity Lutheran ........................................................ 14
Education
Deutsch Partner ....................................................... 29
ISF Internationale Schule ........................................ 27
Owanga Coaching .................................................... 27
Taunus Int’l Montessori School ............................... 28
Tumble Tots .............................................................. 10
Furnishings/Renovation
Peter Berner ............................................................... 9
Alte Bauernschranke ............................................... 19
Health, Beauty, and Fitness
Dr. Adrion Dental Office .......................................... 14
Headlines ................................................................. 32
SpaceMed - Dr. Edinger ........................................... 34
Karen Latner – Psychotherapy .................................. 8
Dr. Katja Zieber - Orthodontist ................................ 13
Judith Gold, MA ......................................................... 5
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Vera Thiers ............. 06172-36308
First Vice-President
Kim Mehrooz ......... 06172-101504
Second Vice-President
Karen Brandt ......... 06174-255675
Secretary
Sonnie Sperati ......... 0673-964722
Treasurer
Susan Mashburn .. 06171-284137
Assistant Treasurer
Vanesha Pillay-Mueller ..................
............................ 06103-2028973
Nominating
Doreen Kroemer ... 0177-7040040
Advisor
Susan Benham ..... 06173-783183
COMMITTEES & ADVISORS
Activities and Services
OPEN POSITION
Art Exhibits
Ingrid Lelewel .......... 06172-37636
CARES
Jean Mier-Bölinger .....069-728386
Community Liaison
Heidi Delle ............. 06172-456554
Computer Manager
OPEN POSITION
Day Trips
OPEN POSITION
Empty Nesters
Mary Balcom ......... 06963-307346
Christine Kranner .. 06115-329714
Fall Market
Lisa Lowery ........ 06196-7666131
FAWCO
Marline Holmes ....... 06192-27215
Fund Raising / Charity
OPEN POSITION
International Contacts
Gillian Pike ............ 069-2575-8836
Library
Denise Benavides 06196-7613727
Marketing
Jen Reichert .......... 06970-795770
Media and Public Relations
Iris Schmidt ........... 06172-778465
Membership
Cindy Kauppila ...... 06174-968822
Mutti Coordinator
OPEN POSITION
Newsletter
Julianne Schutte . 06174-2939820
Newsletter Advertising Coordinator
Cindy Cope ............ 06196-765987
Office Manager
Stella Kristoffersson 06192-952699
Parliamentarian
Irene Steuernagel ....... 069-542228
Program
Kathy Tchalaby .......... 06968-1981
Annette Doody ...... 06968-097714
Publications
OPEN POSITION
SINKS
Nicki Tiernan ......... 069-9726-9900
Gladys Ho ............ 069-3535-3505
Jan Farr ................. 06959-799975
Moving Companies
Compas International Movers .................................. 18
Donath International ................................................. 34
Vokus Moving Logistics ........................................... 30
Restaurants
Bamboo House Thai Restaurant ................................ 9
Retail Sales
Polish Pottery - Bol und Becher ................................ 5
British Bookshop ........................................................ 6
Services
Newcomers Network ................................................. 16
Master Cabinet Maker - Florian Hartmann ............... 15
Blofeld Building & Painting ....................................... 14
Arin & Friends Property Advisor ................................ 5
Travel
Holidays in Burgundy ............................................... 20
Bandwidth Travel ...................................................... 21
Social
Vikki Charles ......... 06173-608932
Special Projects
Jim & Heike Westbrook 06173-5928
Tennis
Barbara Merlino ......... 06173-2548
Cindy Kingsman ..... 06196-23703
Travel
Erika Olsson ........... 06173-63083
Volunteer Coordinator
OPEN POSITION
Web Site Coordinator
Julianne Schutte . 06174-2939820
Welcome
Efthymia Tomtsi ..... 06963-199310
Nicki Tiernan .......... 069-97269900
Working Women
OPEN POSITION
MOTHER’S CORNER
Committee Co-Chair
Bettina Buchrieser 06131-676993
Activities
Liz Guest ............ 06196-7685733
Membership
Michaela Gruebel ....... 069-493601
Party Co-Chair
Jess McGraw ..... 06196-7681637
Playgroup Coordinator
Bettina Buchreiser 06131-676993
Secretary
Liz Guest ............ 06196-7685733
Treasurer
Liz Kondo ............ 06192-9772399
Welcome
Michaela Gruebel ....... 069-493601
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