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Lancaster Liederkranz News
April 7, 2026
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Upcoming Special Events:
Tue Apr 28 - Alex Meixner Band in the Pavilion
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For Club members and their invited guests. Not a public event. Limited tickets available. Purchased prior to Apr 28 at Eventbrite. There will be no day of or gate sales. More information below.
| Sat, May 9 - Alleweil Jung 25th Anniversary Event in the Ballroom | |
Join the Alleweil Jung as they celebrate 25 years of dancing with a special meal and entertainment. For Club members and invited guests. Not a public event. Sign-up by May 1. More information below.
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Club Operating Hours:
- Mon & Tues 4-10pm, Wed & Thur 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, Sun closed (except special events.)
Food Service Hours:
- Wed through Sat 5:00-8:30pm. First Thurs Meeting Night until 7:00pm.
- Outside food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
Dining Reservations:
- Reserve on Touch Bistro. Reservations are very helpful to our servers and kitchen staff.
- 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.
- Tables seat 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.
- While you may arrive early to socialize and enjoy cocktails, food orders will not be taken until the time of your reservation.
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This Week's Menu:
Weekly Specials:
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Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap: Grilled chicken, cucumber, romaine, shredded cheese, German potato salad or fries $12
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Schnitzel Parmesan Sandwich: Baguette, sun-dried tomato pesto, provolone, arugula, German potato salad or fries $14
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Kinder Speisekarte - children's menu
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Featured Cocktails
Saturday's Features:
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Apricot Sidecar - Asbach Brandy, Grand Marnier, Apricot Nectar, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
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Lavender French 75 - Bombay Gin, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Prosecco
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Pear Schorle - Pear Liqueur, Prosecco, Pear Nectar, Club Soda
April's Seasonal Cocktails:
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Strawberry Margarita: El Mayor Reposado Tequila, Strawberry Puree, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
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Espresso Martini: Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, Coffee Concentrate
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Blackberry Whiskey Sour: Canadian Club Whiskey, Blackberry Brandy, Sour Mix
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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Thu Apr 9 - 7pm Trivia
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Thu & Fri Apr 9-10 - 5-10pm Rathskeller Bar Open
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Sat Apr 11 - 6-10pm Ein Abend in Wien - Semi-formal event. Music by Bernie's Orchestra - details below
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Tue Apr 14 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday - Member pot luck night. To participate and partake, bring a dish for sharing.
Upcoming:
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Wed Apr 15 - 7pm Book Club
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Fri Apr 17 - 7pm Music by Maria & John
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Sat Apr 18 - 7:30 Movie Night: Der Dritte Mann (The Third Man) - details below
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Sun Apr 19 - 1-4pm Sonntagskonzert - Music on the Deck - details below
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Wed Apr 22 - 11am Alter Stamm - Luncheon for former Prince St. clubhouse members - details below
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Thu Apr 23 - 7pm Trivia
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Fri Apr 24 - 6pm Ryan Sheaffer Sings Sinatra
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Sat Apr 25 - 9am-12pm Sign-up: Set-up for Meixner Event
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Sat Apr 25 - 8pm Karaoke by Dave Reinfried
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Sun Apr 26 - 12-2pm Volunteer Sign-up Day - for Sommerfest and Parrot Fest
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Sun Apr 26 - 12-2pm Cool Cars - Bring your cool or unique car to our parking lot. Park at far end. Eye candy for the rest of us!
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Sun Apr 26 - 1-4pm Sonntagskonzert - Music on the deck - details below
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Tue Apr 28 - Club Closed for regular business - Meixner ticket holders only.
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Thu Apr 30 - 7pm Trivia
Special Upcoming Events:
April:
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Tue Apr 28 - 5-10pm Alex Meixner Band at the Pavilion - Member/guest event, limited tickets available, no gate sales - details and ticket link below.
May:
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Sat May 2 - 9am-3pm Volunteer Workday SignUp Come when you can, leave when you need to. Lunch & beverages provided. Click for list of projects - details below
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Sat May 2 - 4-5pm Lancaster Liederkranz Chorus Spring Concert at Zion Church, Landisville. Concert is open to the public. Member buffet-style dinner follows at the Club. Accordion dinner music by Don Bitterlich - details below
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Sat May 9 - Alleweil Jung 25th Anniversary Event - The Alleweil Jung Folk Dancers will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a special evening of entertainment and food in the Ballroom. details and sign-up below.
Note: While the Bar will be open to members for regular bar service on May 9, there will be no regular dinner service. The special meal and ballroom access on the 9th are only for those signed-up for the anniversary event. Members not attending the anniversary event are permitted to bring food into the Bar area on this evening.
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Sat May 16 - 6-10pm Maitanz - Music by Joe Kroboth Band. Traditional maypole dance by the Schuhplattlers. Reserve tables on TouchBistro.
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Tue May 26 - 5-9pm Special Rathskeller Evening by the Princess Committee - David Kilp will be behind the bar and the Princess Committee will serve sweet & savory small plates - details coming
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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. Bring a dish for sharing.
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Dart Nights: 1st & 3rd Tue, 7pm, all members welcomed
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Monthly Membership Meeting: 1st Thu, 7:30
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Team Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - Teams of up to 8p. Interested in reading? Contact Ron Kurek. (Looking for new Trivia organizers, contact Ron for info.)
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Rathskeller Bar
Thu Apr 9 & Fri Apr 10
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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Ein Abend in Wien (An Evening in Vienna)
Sat Apr 11, 6-10pm
Music by Bernie's Orchestra
Seimi-Formal Event (dressy casual attire is acceptable)
Dress up and come dance to the sounds of Bernie's Orchestra. This event is reminiscent of Austria's Vienna Ball Season, which is known for formal dress and traditional waltz music all in a festive atmosphere.
Reserve tables on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only and will not be dining.
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Crock Pot Tuesday
Tue Apr 14, 5:30-7:30
Member Covered Dish Event
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
All members are welcomed to participate in this evening of pot luck and Gemütlichkeit. Simply bring a dish to share!
Note: To enjoy dining from the common table, please bring a food item of your choice for sharing.
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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Music by Maria & John
Fri Apr 17, 7-10pm
Enjoy musical entertainment by Maria & John in the Ballroom from 7-10pm. Make table reservations on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only and will not be dining.
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Movie Night
Sat Apr 18, 7:30pm
No Charge - Free Popcorn!
Movie nights offer an enjoyable way to immerse in German culture. Films are shown in the ballroom free of charge. Most 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 on TouchBistro. Free popcorn during the movie!
Upcoming Film:
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Sat Apr 18: Der Dritte Mann - “The Third Man”- 1949 Drama/Mystery/Thriller. An American pulp writer arrives in Vienna only to find that the friend who waited for him is killed under mysterious circumstances. The ensuing mystery entangles him in his friend's involvement in the black market, with the multinational police, and with his Czech girlfriend. Official Trailer.
Questions? Contact Mike Braun at schlenkerla1@gmail.com
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Sonntagskonzert
Sunday Afternoons
Apr 19 through Jun 7 from 1-4pm
Sunday Afternoon Music on the Deck
All musicians and those who enjoy music are welcomed.
Rules: Please show respect by playing pieces that you are familiar with, take turns, and ask to accompany. Above all, enjoy sharing your skills with friends and members. The meaning of Liederkranz is "wreath of songs." Let’s celebrate it here! - Mark Stanavage
Note: In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside. Questions regarding Sonntagskonzert should be directed to organizer, Mark Stanavage.
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Alter Stamm Luncheon
Wed Apr 22, 11am
For former Prince St. clubhouse members age 70 and older.
RSVP is Required
This gathering is for those members who were affiliated with our clubhouse on Prince St. in Lancaster, to visit and reacquaint.
Lunch will be provided: Homemade soup & sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea. The Bar will be open for service.
If you are at least 70 years of age and were a member or the spouse of a member affiliated with our Prince St. clubhouse location, you are invited. (Under age 70 spouses are also invited.)
Invitations have been mailed. If you qualify to attend and did not receive an invitation, please reach out to Judy Zodet by email or phone: 717-392-7166 (this is a land line, leave a voice message, no texts).
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Alex Meixner Band
Tue Apr 28, 5-10pm
At the Pavilion, Rain or Shine
Eventbrite Tickets Required
$17.85 per person ($15 + eventbrite fee)
Club CLOSED for regular business. Meixner ticket holders only.
For Club members and their invited guests. This is not a public event. Limited tickets are available. Purchase online at Eventbrite, see link below. There will be NO day of or gate sales.
If you attended this event last year, you know the wildly energetic entertainment that Alex and his band bring to their performance. It's like nothing you've seen before and not to miss!
Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed Grammy nominated musician, dedicated to the vibrant world of polka music. For Alex, polka is much more than a musical genre, it's an opportunity to create energetic, fun, and memorable experiences for his audiences. Read about and see videos on Alex's website, AlexMeixner.com. Note: tickets are not available on Alex's website. Only at Eventbrite.
Set-up help needed Sat Apr 25, 9am-12pm Click to Sign-up
Tue Apr 28 Schedule:
5:00 - Pavilion Gates & Bar Open
Open seating in our pavilion, rain or shine!
$17.85 ($15 + $2.85 Eventbrite fee - tickets are non refundable)
5:30-7:00 - Food Service Available
A limited fest food menu will be available for purchase at the event.
6:00-7:00 - Warm up by Don Bitterlich on Accordion
7:00-10:00 - Alex Meixner Band!
Tue Apr 28 Alex Meixner Eventbrite Tickets
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Volunteers Needed!
Club Work Day
Sat May 2, 9am-3pm
Lunch and beverages will be served.
Come when you can, leave when you need to. Many hands make light work!
We need volunteer help to prepare Club grounds for the spring and summer season. We will also do some work inside the clubhouse and complete tasks at our rental properties.
Click here to view a list of planned projects and tools needed. If you have a desired area of work, specific work skills, or can provide any needed tools, please note these with your sign-up. If you have questions, please email work day organizer, Bill Keays.
Club Workday Volunteer SignUp Genius
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Liederkranz Chorus Spring Concert
Sat May 2, 4-5pm
Zion Lutheran Church
85 Brandt Blvd., Landisville
Click for pdf flyer
Free Admission - Public Welcomed
A freewill offering will be accepted to benefit the church.
Barry Sawyer, Director
Sarah Repkoe, Accompanist
Linda Husler, Chorus President
We invite you to experience the beautiful voices of our mixed chorus, directed by Barry Sawyer.
A buffet-style dinner will be available at the Club following the concert with dinner music by Don Bitterlich on accordion.
Make table reservations on TouchBistro.
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Alleweil Jung Volkstanzer 25th Anniversary Event
Sat May 9, 4-9pm
Music by the Alpenlaenders
Sign-up is Required by May 1
Liederkranz members are invited to join the Alleweil Jung as they celebrate 25 years of dancing with a special evening of entertainment, dancing, and food.
Evening's Schedule:
4pm-12am - Clubhouse & Bar Open
4-9pm - Anniversary Event in the Ballroom
4:30-8pm - Meal Service
Cost to attend with meal service - $35/pp (includes sales tax)
Cost to attend without meal service - $20/pp
Sign-up Online - Pay at the Door - Open Seating
Note: Attending VIPs and invited dance groups who will sign-up directly with Carla Pielmeier, please do not sign up here.
If you wish to attend this special celebration, please sign up below and choose one of the following options.
A first course salad is included with both meals. Dessert and coffee will be available.
Option 1: Beef Rouladen - Two beef rolls served with a potato dumpling, spätzle (German egg noodles), carrots, and mushroom gravy - $35/pp
- A traditional German dish of thinly sliced beef rolls. Ours are filled with mustard, bacon, ham, and sautéed onions.
Option 2: Veal Leberkäse - Served with Bratkartoffeln (German home-fried potatoes), sautéed scallions, and an over easy fried egg - $35/pp
- A Bavarian specialty meatloaf of finely ground veal. Ours is quickly seared and topped with an egg.
Option 3: Attending without meal service - $20/pp
Please Note: While the Bar will be open to members for regular bar service on May 9, there will be no regular dinner service. The special meal and ballroom access on the 9th are only for those attending the anniversary event. Members not attending the anniversary event are permitted to bring food into the Bar area on this evening.
Sign-up to Attend the Alleweil Jung 25th Anniversary
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2026/2027 Lancaster Liederkranz Officer and Trustee Nominations
Nominating Committee: Mary Broich, Rob Munro, Jeff Munster, Debbie Schaefer, and Brian Zodet.
At the March 5 Membership Meeting, nominations were open from the floor. Additional nominations were accepted through March 19.
At the April 2 Membership Meeting, the Nominating Committee reviewed the nomination process as per Article 10 of the Constitution. The final slate of candidates were presented as follows:
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Officers: President, Bill Keays; Vice President, Rich Wertz; Financial Secretary, Marilyn Eichelman; Treasurer, Laura Kemmick; Recording Secretary, Vicki Zodet.
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Trustees: Rodney Ebersole, Anne Jamison, Dave Kemmick, David Kilp, John Stanavage, Mike Trimble, and Matt Trout.
- Linda Husler will continue to serve as an officer as Chorus President and Bill Eichenser will serve as Cultural Organization Representative (selected by the Hobby Chor.)
No positions are contested.
The Nominating Committee thanks the following members for their service to the Club:
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Trustees: Mike Eyster for 13 years of service and Eric High for 1 year of service.
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Officers: Joan Braun (Financial Secretary) for 3 years of service and Grace Carson (Cultural Representative) for 1 year of service.
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Miss Lancaster Liederkranz Cereal Drive
The Miss Lancaster Liederkranz Committee is organizing a cereal drive at the Club in support of Anchor Lancaster through April 9.
Anchor's mission is to offer vital services to individuals facing homelessness and hardship by providing a safe, supportive environment where guests can find the resources and care they need to rebuild their lives.
You may drop off cereal boxes in the lobby of the clubhouse through Thur, Apr 9.
Recommended Donations that Anchor is looking for: Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Froot Loops.
Questions? Contact misslancasterliederkranz@gmail.com
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Please Note:
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Donated items to the Club (clothing or other memorabilia) are not currently being accepted. Please do not drop items off at the Club.
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Note: We do accept books and jigsaw puzzles at the interior lobby table for swap between members.
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Our Trivia Organizers are Stepping Down
We thank Sandy Stallman and Ron Kurek for organizing our Trivia nights. They both will be stepping down. Sandy will step down at the end of May. Ron will stay on to help with the transition of their replacements. If you may be interested in this volunteer effort or would like to learn more, please reach out to Ron Kurek for information.
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We're seeking members for the newly formed Liederkranz Blaskapelle (German wind ensemble)
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Rehearsals: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays on the 2nd floor in the Hobby Chor room.
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Attendees must be a member of the Club with High School instrument proficiency.
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Interested members, please contact Josh Stanavage at 717-475-4428, or by email: blaskapelleliederkranz@gmail.com
- Informational Flyer
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Membership Applicants
Individuals listed 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 May'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 the 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.
House Rules
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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.
Also, "On My Wurst Behavior" t-shirts are available. Info Here
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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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