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Lancaster Liederkranz News
January 6, 2026
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Please Note:
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The Schnee Cafe event this Sun, Jan 11, 11:30-4pm, originally advertised a food sign-up. We are not requiring sign-up or reservations. Seating is open throughout the Clubhouse. All are welcomed -- see details & menu below.
- To those coming to the NFL Playoff games, please note that outside food will be permitted at 4pm following the Schnee Cafe event.
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2026 Membership Renewals:
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We extend a grace period to renew through February. Beginning March 1, a late fee of $35 per person will be applied. Details and renewal links below. Please renew before Feb 28.
Club Bar & Dining Hours:
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Bar Hours: Mon & Tue 4-10pm, Wed & Thu 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, closed Sun unless special event.
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Food Service: Wed-Sat, 5-8:30pm (1st Thu meeting night 5-7pm)
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Outside Food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
Touch Bistro Reservations:
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Reservations may be made up to 2 hours prior to requested time. Your table will be held for 30 minutes, after which time it will be forfeited. TouchBistro
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You may reserve tables up to 8 people. If your group is larger, simply create a 2nd reservation and note in Special Requests that you would like to be seated together or near each other.
Please Note:
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No dogs permitted on premises; all inside and outside areas.
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Be prepared to show your membership card when requested.
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Ask your guests to be prepared to show their ID.
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Guests are permitted three (3) visits within the calendar year before membership is required. Note: the 3 visit rule is waived when a membership application is received.
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Members are not permitted to enter the kitchen during dinner service hours. Additionally, if you have a project requiring kitchen use, reach out to Dave Kemmick to schedule.
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Smoking on the Deck is limited to only those times when the ballroom is not in use for dining or any other event during cold-weather months of December through March.
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Dining:
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Food Service: Wed-Sat, 5-8:30pm (1st Thu meeting night 5-7pm)
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Outside Food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
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Reservations for dinner are preferred and very helpful to the kitchen staff. Reserve on Touch Bistro
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Menus:
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Speisekarte Wed 1/7 - Sat 1/10, Dinner Menu
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Weekly Special: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - Avocado, Sesame, Wonton Crisp, Seaweed Salad - $16
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Kinder Menu
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Sun 1/11, 12-2pm, Schnee Cafe Meal: $16 per plate--one time through the line, not all you can eat. All members welcomed.
- Meal: Bratwurst OR Kassler Rippchen (smoked pork chop)
- Sides: Brat Roll, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, French Fries
- Desserts at 1:30 Provided by the Alleweil Jung. Paid for by donation.
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Please note: No reservations required. Open seating throughout the Clubhouse.
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Bar Features
Saturday's Cocktail:
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Tropical Fizz: Vodka, Gin, or Rum, Tropical Juices, Lime, Ginger Ale
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Revolver: Bulleit Bourbon, Kahlua, Orange Bitters, Flamed Orange Peel
Seasonal Cocktails:
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Chocolate Orange Martini: Chocolate Vodka, Cointreau, Bailey's, Creme De Cacao
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Chocolate Raspberry Martini: Chocolate Vodka, Chambord, Bailey's
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Boulevardier: Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Peel Garnish
Beer Menu
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Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
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Schedule of Events
This Week:
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Wed Jan 7 - 7pm Chorus Winter/Spring Session Begins. For info on joining, contact Linda Husler.
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Thu Jan 8 - 7:30 Monthly Membership Meeting (No Trivia)
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Thu & Fri, Jan 8 & 9 - 5-10pm Rathskeller Bar
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Sat Jan 10 - 7:30 Movie Night - Der Himmel über Berlin- “Wings of Desire” German movie with English subtitles. details below
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Sun Jan 11 - 11:30-4pm Schnee Cafe Afternoon - Music by Maria & John Band. Meal served 12-2pm. Desserts at 1:30. details below
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Sun Jan 11 - Football: 1pm: Bills/Jaguars, 4:30: 49ers/Eagles, 8pm: Chargers/Patriots. Outside food permitted 4pm.
Upcoming:
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Tue Jan 13 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday Member pot luck dishes for sharing.
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Thu Jan 15 - 7-8pm Hobby Chor Sing Along
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Fri Jan 16 - 5:30-8:30 Schuhplattler Spaghetti Dinner - Open seating throughout the Club. Music by Drew & Mike in the Bar.
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Wed Jan 21 - 7pm Book Club
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Thu Jan 22 - 7pm Trivia
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Fri Jan 23 - 6:45 Children's Fasching Event
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Sat Jan 24 - 6-10pm Fasching Karneval Costume Party Music by the Karneval Party Band with members from Maria & John Band and Kompass Rose details below
- Thu Jan 29 - 7pm Trivia
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Sat Jan 31 - 12-5pm Eisfest at the Pavilion - Bonfire, Brats, & Beer at the Pavilion. Covered dishes by members. Bring your Christmas tree or other clean firewood (no hardware). Look for wood/tree drop off signs at the pavilion. For members and their guests. Not a public event. Sponsored by the Friends of Steve Feilmeier.
Entertainment Save the Dates:
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Sat Feb 7 - 6-10pm Lumpenball - Music by the Alpenlaenders
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Sat Feb 14 - Valentine's Dinner - Music by Larry Withum
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Sat Feb 21 - 5-7pm Alleweil Jung Soup Tasting Event
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Sat Mar 21 - 6-10pm Bockbier Fest - Music by Dave Betz Band
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Sat Apr 11 - 6-10pm Ein Abend in Wien - Semi-formal event - Music by Bernie's Orchestra
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Sat May 2 - 4-5pm Chorus Spring Concert at Zion Church, Landisville. Buffet-style dinner service follows at the Club. Accordion music by Don Bitterlich.
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Sat May 16 - 6-10pm Maitanz (May Dance) - Music by Joe Kroboth Band, traditional maypole dance by the Schuhplattlers.
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Recurring Events:
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Book Club: 3rd Wed, 7pm - Interested? Contact Bernard Clarke.
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Crock Pot Tuesday: 2nd Tue, 5:30-7:30 - Member pot luck dishes for sharing.
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Dart Nights: 1st & 3rd Tue, 7pm, all members welcomed
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Hobby Chor Sing Along: 3rd Thu, 7-8pm
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Monthly Membership Meeting: 1st Thu, 7:30 (Note: Jan. meeting moved to 2nd Thu, Jan 8.)
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Team Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - Teams of up to 8p. Interested in reading? Contact Ron Kurek.
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Open for Sunday NFL playoff games and Super Bowl!
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Sun, Jan 11: 1pm: Bills/Jaguars, 4:30: 49ers/Eagles, 8pm: Chargers/Patriots. Note: Outside food permitted at 4pm following Schnee Cafe event.
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Sun Jan 18 - 3pm & 6:30: AFC and NFC divisional games.
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Sun Jan 25 - 3pm: AFC champ game, 6:30: NFC champ game.
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Sun Feb 8 - 6:30: Super Bowl LX (Club opens 4pm.)
Note: Games scheduled Sat, Jan 10 & 17, will be shown on our TVs during regular Club operating hours. The large screen will not be down during 4:30 games due to food service.
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Chorus Rehearsals to Begin
Wed Jan 7, 7pm
The Chorus is looking for new singers! It is not necessary to read music or speak German to join us, just have the willingness to make good music with German folk songs and other choral arrangements, all while making lasting friendships!
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the Liederkranz Ballroom (through May). All men or women interested in singing are cordially invited. Contact Chorus President, Linda Husler, to learn more about joining the Liederkranz Chorus. She would love to hear from you!
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Rathskeller Bar
Thu Dec 8 & Fri Dec 9
5-10pm
Members may enjoy offerings which will include specialty beers, imported wines, and a German inspired cocktail menu. Stop on down!
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Movie Night
Sat Jan 10, 7:30pm
No Charge - Free Popcorn!
The Movie Committee is delighted to announce our upcoming German cultural film schedule.
Movie nights offer an enjoyable way to immerse in German culture. Films are shown in the ballroom free of charge. Most selected films are shown in German language with English subtitles to ensure everyone can fully appreciate the story.
For those interested in dining prior to the screening, dinner reservations are encouraged. Free popcorn during the movie!
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Sat Jan 10: Der Himmel über Berlin – “Wings of Desire” (1987), Fantasy/Romance - The story of visible, immortal angels who populate Berlin. The angels observe and listen to the thoughts of the city’s inhabitants, offering comfort to those who are troubled. Official Trailer.
Upcoming Films:
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Sat Feb 28: Enkel für Anfänger “Granny Nanny”- 2020 Comedy/Drama. Official Trailer
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Sat Mar 14: Prost - A Beer Film - 2025 Documentary. Directed by Greg Swartz, a relative of member Justy Trimble. This film takes you inside Bavaria’s Upper Franconia region, home to more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the world. Official Trailer
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Sat Apr 18: Der dritte Mann - “The Third Man”- 1949 Drama/Mystery/Thriller. Official Trailer
Questions? Contact Mike Braun at schlenkerla1@gmail.com
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Schnee Cafe Afternoon
Sun Jan 11, 11:30-4pm
Afternoon Meal and Desserts
Music by Maria & John Band 1-4pm
No Charge to attend event
Coffee & Desserts by the Alleweil Jung
MEAL SERVED 12-2PM:
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$16 per plate - One time through the line please, not all you can eat.
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Bratwurst OR Kassler Rippchen (smoked pork chop)
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Sides: Brat Roll, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, French Fries
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Note: No reservations. Open seating throughout the Clubhouse.
DESSERT & COFFEE BUFFET OPENS AT 1:30PM
- Desserts are paid for by donation.
- You may attend the dessert buffet without ordering a meal.
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Crock Pot Tuesday
Tue Jan 13, 5:30-7:30
Member Covered Dish Event
2nd Tuesday of each month
All members are welcomed to participate. Simply bring a dish of your choice for sharing on this evening of pot luck and Gemütlichkeit!
We call it Crock Pot Tuesday, but any type of appetizer, salad, side-dish, casserole, crock pot dish, or dessert for sharing is welcomed. If you have questions, reach out to organizer, Ron Kurek.
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Alpenrose Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Fri Jan 16, served 5:30-8:00
All-You-Can-Eat!
Music in the Bar by Drew & Mike
- $15 Adult & $10 age 10 yrs and younger.
- Pay at the Door
- Open Seating throughout the Clubhouse.
Please support the Schuhplattlers at their annual fundraiser event. The regular dinner menu will not be available this evening.
| In keeping with German culture, we celebrate two traditional Lenten events at the Club, Fasching & Lumpenball. Also included is a children's Fasching event. Come celebrate and and have fun with us! | |
Children's Fasching Event
Fri Jan 23, 6:45pm
Sign-up Requested
Children will learn about German Karnival season, make a fun Fasching craft, and march in a "parade" in the clubhouse.
- Activity event is for children or grandchildren of Club members.
- All age children welcome
- No charge. Event is sponsored by the Youth Grant Fund
- Limited to 25 participants
- Parents/Grandparents must stay in the clubhouse while children participate.
- Children's Fasching Event Sign-up
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Fasching
German Karneval Costume Party!
Sat Jan 24, 6-10pm
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Music by the Karneval Party Band with members from Maria & John Band and Kompass Rose, featuring fun German/American party tunes.
- No Charge to attend
- Dinner service available 5:00-8:30
- Come celebrate our German Karneval event in costume!
What is Karneval? Also known as Fasching or Fastnacht, Karneval is a festive season celebrated in Germany, particularly in the Rhineland, with parades, costumes, and parties leading up to Lent.
Click Here to learn more about the Fasching/Karneval Season in Germany
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Lumpenball - A bum's ball!
Sat Feb 7, 6-10pm
Music by the Alpenlaenders
No Charge to attend
Dinner Service available 5:00-8:30
This is a Bums' Ball! You spent your money celebrating Karneval... now you have nothing but rags to wear. Come dressed down!
Click Here to learn more about Lumpenball
Reservations:
Make table reservations for Fasching or Lumpenball on our TouchBistro Site.
If you're coming as a group, reserve as a group and you will be seated together at one table. If your group is larger than 8p, simply make a 2nd reservation and note to be seated together or near each other. If you will not be dining, please make note with your reservation.
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Announcements and Notices:
Ryan Sheaffer Performing at Evergreen
Liederkranz Members are Invited
Fri Jan 23, 6:30-9:30
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Our sister German club, Evergreen Country Club, is featuring Liederkranz member, Ryan Sheaffer, on their entertainment schedule.
Liederkranz members are invited to hear Ryan perform acoustical hits from the 60s-90s from 6:30-9:30 on the 23rd. No charge for entertainment. Dinner service is available.
Location:
Evergreen Country Club
415 Hartz Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
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"On My Wurst Behavior" T-Shirts for Sale
The Club has men's style, navy blue logo t-shirts available in sizes M, LG, & XL. Cost is $15.
If interested, email Barbi Stanavage and she will arrange for you to purchase and pick-up at the Club. Click image for larger detail.
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Lancaster Liederkranz College Scholarships
The Liederkranz offers German language college scholarships or German cultural college scholarships to high school seniors who are affiliated with the Liederkranz as children or grandchildren of Liederkranz members. Application and interview are required.
Informational Links:
Scholarship Applications:
Note: Applicants will need to be signed into a Google account.
If you have questions, please reach out to Scholarship Chair, Judy Zodet.
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2026 Membership Renewals
We extend a grace period to renew through February. Beginning March 1, a late fee of $35 per membership will be applied.
Three ways to renew:
1) In Person at the Club (forms available)
2) By Mail 2026 Renewal Form in PDF format to print and mail in.
3) Online with our JotForm & PayPal or Credit Card.
Note: Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a mailed form or the $1 mailing option with the online renewal; otherwise, you will need to stop in the Club to pick up your sticker.
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Membership Applicants
The following list of individuals are proposed for membership at our next monthly meeting.
If any member has comments regarding any candidate which would be helpful in evaluating their qualification, please refer to Bob Kilp, Membership Chair.
Proposed List for January's Meeting Note: Holdover applicants who were scheduled for induction in previous months are not listed here; however, applicants are encouraged to come for vote if within their 3-month window.
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Three Visit Rule
We encourage members to bring guests to the Club.
- All visitors of goodwill are welcomed in a spirit of Gemütlichkeit.
- Guests, after three visits within a calendar year, must apply for membership to continue entering the Club.
- The three-visit rule will be waived to guests with membership applications in process.
Daily Book & Pull Tabs
- The Daily Book may be signed by members only during Bar operating hours.
- Member must be in the Clubhouse at the time of signature.
- Winner does not need to be present at the time of drawing.
- Only age 21 or older may operate the pull tab machine and play the games.
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Liederkranz Logo Apparel
Visit the Homefield Advantage online store for Lancaster Liederkranz Logo Apparel. Items will ship to the Club for pick-up. For an additional fee, items may be shipped directly to your home address.
Note: colors on the site may appear different than our logo. Finished products will be true to our logo design.
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Linda Feilmeier
Email & Website Administrator
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Lancaster Liederkranz,
Guinness World Record Holder,
Single May Pole Dance, May 2015.
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