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Lancaster Liederkranz
November 10, 2026
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A BIG Thank You to the 40+ volunteers who pitched in to make our Fall Work Day a success! Thanks to your hard work, we accomplished many projects and prepared our grounds and facilities for winter. Your time and effort to the Liederkranz are truly appreciated. Many hands really do make light work.
Danke schoen!
President Bill Keays, Officers and Trustees
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Operating Hours:
Mon & Tue 4-10pm, Wed & Thur 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, Sun closed except for special events.
Food Service Hours:
Wed-Sat 5-8:30pm, First Thur Meeting Night until 7pm in the Ballroom and 8:30pm in the Barroom (and Rathskeller when available).
Reservations & Dining Info:
- Reserve on Touch Bistro. Reservations may be made up to 2 hours before requested time. Your table will be held for 30 minutes, after which time it will be forfeited. Without a reservation, seating is not guaranteed.
- Tables seat up to 8. If your group is larger, 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 may not be taken until the time of your reservation.
- Guests are welcome. After 3 visits in the calendar year, guests must apply for membership to continue entering the Club. Note: Guests must be signed-in by a member and alcoholic beverages must be purchased by a member.
- Outside food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.
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Events or activities with a sign-up or form linked in the sections below:
- Nov & Dec - Cookie Baking & Selling
- Nov 5-Dec 31 - Renewal Volunteers
- Nov 13 - Kindergruppe Holiday Greens Fundraiser Forms Due
- Nov 16 - Sub Sandwich Orders Due
- Dec 5 - Chorus Night Buffet Dinner Sign-up
- Dec 13 - Christkindlmarkt Volunteers
- 2nd, 4th & 5th Thurs - Trivia Questions/Readers
Scroll down for more Information.
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This Week's Menu:
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Speisekarte - Weekly Menus (3) 11/11-11/14
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Note: All three menus are listed in the Speisekarte link:
Wed & Thu - Burger Menu
Fri - Limited Regular Menu
Sat - Armed Forces Event Menu (served buffet-style. Not all you can eat.)
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Kinder Speisekarte - Children's Menu
Saturday's Featured Cocktails:
November's Featured Cocktails:
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Pumpkin Spice Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Butterscotch Schnapps, Bailey's Pumpkin Spice Puree
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Cranberry Spritzer: Orange Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Prosecco
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Buffalo Float: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, Root Beer
Beer Menu:
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Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
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This Week:
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2027 Membership Renewals details below
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Nov-Dec - Cookie Baking & Sales - details and sign-ups below.
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Tue Nov 10 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday
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Thu Nov 12 - 7pm Trivia
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Thu Nov 12 - 7-9pm Hobby Chor Sing Along at Bube's Brewery, Mount Joy
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Fri Nov 13 - Kindergruppe Greens Orders Due - details and order form below.
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Sat Nov 14 - 6-10pm Armed Forces Appreciation Event - music by Bernie's Orchestra
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Sun Nov 15 - 7:45 Football: Steelers 8:20pm kick-off (closing time at bartender's discretion)
Upcoming:
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Mon Nov 16 - Sub & Pretzel Sandwich Orders Due - details and order below.
Wed Nov 18 - 7pm Book Club
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Thu Nov 19 - 7pm Open Mic Night
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Fri Nov 20 - 6-9pm Ryan Sheaffer Sings the Beatles
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Sat Nov 21 - 6:30-11pm Alpenrose Stifftungsfest - Buffet 5:30, no regular dinner menu, details and RSVP info below.
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Sun Nov 22 - 3:30pm Football: Steelers vs. Eagles 4:25pm kick-off
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Tue Nov 24 - 5pm Sub & Pretzel Sandwich Orders Delivered to the Club
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Wed Nov 25 - 6-9pm Thanksgiving Eve Music at the Bar by Randy Z.
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Thu 26 - Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed
Holiday Events:
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Sun Nov 29 - 10am-12pm Children's Christmas Party - Breakfast with St. Nick - details and sign-up below.
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Fri Dec 4 - 7pm Holiday First Friday - Music by Maria & John Band - details below.
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Sat Dec 5 - 4pm LLK Chorus Christmas Concert at Zion Church, Landisville. Hobby Chor prelude at 3:30. Buffet follows at the Club - details and sign-up below.
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Sun Dec 13 - 11am-5pm - Christkindlmarkt
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Thu Dec 17 - 7pm Hobby Chor Holiday Sing Along in the Ballroom
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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Open Mic Nights: 3rd Thurs, 7pm (no mic night in Dec.)
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Sunday Eagles & Steelers Games: The Club opens 30 min prior to kick-off. Snacks for sharing are welcome.
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Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - teams of up to 8p.
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2027 Membership Renewal
Assist our membership administrator by renewing before the end of the year. Complimentary beverage chip if you do!
Three ways to renew:
1) In Person - Forms are available at the Club, in the bi-monthly newsletter, or print PDF form.
2) U.S. Mail* PDF Renewal Form to print & mail or bring to the Club.
3) Online* With our JotForm and PayPal, Venmo or Credit Card
Note: There is a small fee with online renewal. It is referred to on the form as tax. It is not sales tax but rather a fee charged by the online service.
* Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a mailed-in form OR the $1 mailing option with an online renewal. Without choosing these options, you will need to stop in the Club to pick up your sticker.
Please Note:
- If you have not renewed for 2026, this must be done, in person at the Club, prior to renewing for 2027. Don't remember if you renewed? Check the sticker on your card.
- 2027 renewals received by Dec 31, 2026 will receive a complimentary beverage chip.
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If you have a question about renewal or other existing membership questions, email our membership data administrator Cathy Hofer at: membership@lancasterliederkranz.com
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Renewal Volunteers
- Each sign-up slot is for one person.
- If you would like someone to work with you, include their name in the comments section.
- Primary volunteer receives a $20 Liederkranz gift card and a $5 beverage chip. Secondary volunteer receives a $5 beverage chip.
Note: At the time of this email, all slots have been filled. Occasionally, someone needs to cancel, so we we will keep the list posted.
2027 Membership Renewal Volunteer
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Crock Pot Tuesday
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30-7:30
Member Covered Dish Event
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
All members are welcome to participate in this evening of pot luck and Gemütlichkeit. 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. Questions? Reach out to organizer, Ron Kurek.
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German Lebkuchen Cookie Project
- Baking: Nov 2 - Nov 22
- Sales: Nov 23 - Dec 11
Cookie proceeds fund youth grants for continuing cultural education, cultural Club activities, and college scholarships for children and grandchildren of the Club.
If you like to bake, our cookie project is a fun activity and a great chance to get to know other Club members. This is an adult project, please.
Baking:
- We will work two shifts, 9am & 5pm, Mon & Tues from Nov 2 through Nov 16. We will pack cookies on Sun, Nov 22 at 10am. Shifts run 3 to 4 hours.
- Cookie Baking SignUp
Selling:
- We will also need volunteers to sell cookies at the Club from Nov 23 through Dec 11.
- Cookie Sales SignUp
Questions? Contact organizer, Judy Zodet by email or text 717-203-7448.
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Team Trivia
Thu, Nov 12, 7pm
Trivia is held on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday of each month. Make your team of up to 8 people.
We are looking for volunteers to create and read questions. For their work, volunteers receive a $20 Liederkranz gift card and a $5 beverage chip. Secondary volunteers receive a $5 chip.
Open dates are available in 2027:
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Kindergruppe Schuhplattler Christmas Greens Fundraiser
Orders are due by Fri, Nov 13
High quality poinsettia & cyclamen plants and handmade decorative sprays and wreaths (Pictured, popular candy cane wreath.)
- Orders with payment are due Nov 13 - drop off at the bar.
- Cash or checks payable to: Liederkranz Kindergruppe.
- Pick-up orders Dec 2, 3, & 4 during regular Club hours.
Click for pdf form to print and drop off at the Club
Forms are also available at the Club. Questions? Contact Katie Emerick
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Armed Forces Appreciation Event
Sat, Nov 14, 6-10pm
Sponsored by the Hobby Chor
No Entrance Fee - Event is open to the Public
Music by Bernie's Orchestra
Formerly the Military Ball, this event is open to members, guests, and community active duty, reserves, and retired service members. Do you know a service member or veteran, perhaps a co-worker, a friend, or a family member? Please invite them! There will be a special military march, come in uniform!
Dinner is available 5:00-8:30pm. The Armed Forces Event Menu will be served buffet-style, but is not all you can eat.
Make table reservations on TouchBistro. If you're coming as a group, reserve as a group and your table will be reserved for the evening. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only and will not be having dinner.
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Are you ready for some Football!
Sun, Nov 15, Opening 7:45
8:20 Kick-off: Steelers vs. Bengals
The Club will open approx. half hour before kick-off on Sundays for Eagles and Steelers games. Snacks and dishes for sharing are welcome.
Note: At the discretion of the bartender, the Club may close early for 8pm late games.
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Liederkranz Sub & Pretzel Sandwich Sale
Orders Due Mon, Nov 16, 3pm
Proceeds to Benefit our Cultural Organizations
The Club hosts a bi-monthly Sub & Pretzel Sandwich Sale, from R&K Subs, to benefit our cultural groups. Proceeds from this month's sale will benefit the Hobby Chor.
- Orders are due Monday, November 16, 3:00 p.m.
- Delivery at the Club is Tuesday, November 24, 5:00 p.m.
See order links below or you can contact organizer, Maria Dickson by text: 717-471-5430 or email: mio8827@hotmail.com. There is also a flyer at the Club with ordering QR codes.
This is an easy meal or a way to share gemütlichkeit at the Club with friends, and no one has to cook!
There are two separate order forms for Subs or Pretzel Sandwiches:
Note: Order links will not work after 3pm on the 16th. If you miss the 3pm deadline, contact Maria by phone. Orders must be received by the 16th.
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Open Mic Night
Thu, Nov 19, 7pm (sign-up 6:30)
In the Ballroom
Great Music, Great Company!
- Solos, duos, or small groups are welcome! Two to three songs per performer.
- Acoustic, vocal, instrumental, or singer-songwriter.
- PA, mics, acoustic guitars, and stage lighting are provided. Or bring your own instrument.
- We do not provide amps or drums; you may bring your own amp to mic to the PA.
Questions? Contact organizer, Drew Fredericks (of the B-Sides): 717-875-3736
Make table reservations on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only
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Ryan Sheaffer Sings the Beatles
Fri, Nov 20, 6-9pm
In the Ballroom
Enjoy an evening of acoustic, timeless Beatles favorites, as Ryan Sheaffer brings the music of the Fab Four to life.
Sing along to the songs you know and love, and enjoy an evening of great music, food, and friends at the Liederkranz!
Make table reservations on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.
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Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein
53rd Anniversary Event
Sat, Nov 21
RSVP Requested
- 5:30-8pm - Buffet Dinner Available
- 6:30pm - Event Begins
- 7-11pm - Music by Maria & John Band
No entrance fee - open seating.
Many Visiting Schuhplattler Groups. Come in Tracht!
Buffet Dinner:
- Adult & ages 13+ : Pork Schnitzel - $17
- Child ages 12 & under : Chicken Strips - $8
- All meals are served with Spätzle and Carrots
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RSVP Requested at: alpenrosesvpa@gmail.com
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Children's Christmas Party
Breakfast with St. Nick
Sun, Nov 29, 10am-12pm
No Charge - Sign-up Deadline is Fri, Nov 27
Crafts, Continental Breakfast, Musical Entertainment, and visit by St. Nicholas and Rupprecht!
- For children and grandchildren of the Club up to and including age 12.
- Kid-friendly continental breakfast with fruit, donuts, cookies, and milk.
- Note: Food may contain or come contact with allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, gluten or wheat.
- Limited attendance, sign-up early!
Children's Christmas Party SignUp
You will receive confirmation of your sign-up. If you need to make changes or have questions, email the club at info@lancasterliederkranz.com.
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Holiday First Friday
Fri, Dec 4
7pm - Music by Maria & John Band
8pm - Hayrides & Caroling, Soup, Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Glühwein!
Come kick-off the holiday season at the Club with our annual First Friday Holiday event.
Reserve table seating on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.
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Chorus Christmas Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 4-5pm
Zion Lutheran Church, 85 Brandt Blvd., Landisville
Concert is open to the Public
Free Admission*
Prelude music will be performed by the Hobby Chor at 3:30.
*A freewill offering will be accepted to benefit Zion Church.
Lancaster Liederkranz Chorus
- Barry L. Sawyer, Director
- Sarah Repkoe, Accompanist
- Linda Husler, Chorus President
Club Buffet Dinner, 5-8pm
A buffet dinner will be held at the Club following the concert, with accordion music by Don Bitterlich. The menu will be posted when it's available. All members are welcome.
In order to assist the kitchen with food preparation, we are asking members to sign-up if dining at the Club on Dec 5.
- There will be limited reserved tables for Chorus members.
- Open seating throughout the clubhouse for all others.
- There will be no regular menu service.
Dec 5 Chorus Concert Night Buffet Sign-up
Buffet is open to all Members
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Christkindlmarkt
Sun, Dec 13, 11am to 5pm
Celebrate the season at our traditional German Christmas Market!
- Open to the public - rain, snow or shine!
- Free Admission
- $10 Parking at two lots (clubhouse & across the street).
- Free shuttle bus parking available at Horizon Farm Credit, 15 Eby Chiques Rd., Mt Joy. Continuous shuttles throughout the day.
Craft and gift vendors, cultural entertainment, festival food, and traditional German beverages will be available outdoors under the pavilion and tents. Kinderland, seated dining, and a bar will be located inside the clubhouse.
Christkindlmarkt
Volunteer Help Needed
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Children’s Christkindlmarkt Poster Contest
Open to all Children and Grandchildren of the Club
Size: 8 ½ x11 inch (standard letter size). Paper is available at the Club.
Poster Must Include:
- Lancaster Liederkranz (or LLK)
- Christkindlmarkt
- Event Date: Sun., Dec. 13
- Include parent contact information on reverse.
All artwork original, any medium, no digital work.
Note: Ages preschool to 1st grade, parents may write words. Artwork by child.
Finished posters are due at the Club by Fri., Nov. 27.
Gift card prizes will be given to four age groups:
- Preschool to 1st grade
- 2nd to 4th grade
- 5th to 8th grade
- 9th to 12th grade
Prizes are sponsored by the Youth Grant Fund. Questions? Contact Carolyn Santos
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Shreiber Pediatric Angel Tree
Tree in the Lobby Nov 5
Gifts due Dec 4
Annually at Christmas time, the Liederkranz partners with Schreiber Pediatric to provide gifts to children being treated at the local center.
Programs include education and therapy for infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities, developmental delays, and acquired injuries. The Angel Tree is located in the Club lobby.
To provide a Schreiber child with a gift this Christmas:
1) Select a card from the tree.
2) Write your name & phone No. alongside your child's name on the sheet at the table.
3) Return wrapped gift(s) to the lobby tree by Fri Dec 4.
4) Attach the card with child's name & No. to the gift(s).
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Donations for Christkindlmarkt Kinderland are being Accepted
Items we are in need of: Men's or boy's items, pet items, prepackaged snack items for gift baskets. We do not want clothing other than children's winter hats, scarves or mittens.
Kim Reinfried is planning for the children's area at our Dec 13 Christkindlmarkt, which will have items for children to select as gifts for family and friends with suggested donations in the range of $.50 to $5.00. All proceeds from Kinderland are donated to the Youth Cultural Grant Fund.
Kim has placed a box in the lobby of the Clubhouse for members to donate new or gently used gift items. If you have questions, reach out to Kim Reinfried.
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Liederkranz Bell Choir Forming
Would you or your children like to learn to play handbells? We are looking for interested ringers of all ages to help form a Liederkranz bell choir.
- No musical experience needed.
- No music-reading experience required.
- If sufficient interest, multiple choirs can be arranged by age group, starting at age 6 through adult.
Rehearsals will be held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 50 N. Main St., Manheim 17545. Rehearsal dates & times, yet to be set, will be scheduled to work with members’ availability.
Performances will depend on interest and ringer skill.
Interested in joining or learning more? Contact Bell Choir organizer Erica Hoffman by email. She will provide additional information and answer any questions.
Come make a joyful sound with us!
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The Honorary Membership Committee was introduced at the Sept. 3 Monthly Membership Meeting. Committee members include Jim Fasnacht, Angie Beck, Amy Eyster, Bob Kilp, and Bunky Perko.
The committee shared its report on guidelines for Honorary Membership recommendations. If you have questions about the process or would like to nominate a member for consideration, please reply to this email or contact any member of the committee.
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Engraved Memorial Bricks
Bricks will be placed at the Maibaum Memorial area around the base of the Club's Maypole. A wonderful way to remember a loved one.
PDF Brick Form. May be printed and dropped off at the Club with $60 payment, (Attn: Paul Stanavage.) The cost of each engraved brick from Drohan Brick of Mt. Joy is $60. There are no additional proceeds.
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Please Note:
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Donated Items:
- Memorabilia or clothing are not being accepted as donations to the Club.
- We do accept books or jigsaw puzzles in good, clean condition at the interior lobby table for swap between members.
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You may reach out directly to Barbi Stanavage if you have German clothing or memorabilia that may be of interest to her for the consignment store that she operates as a private vendor, "Jetzt Ist Es Deins" (Now it's Yours).
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Organizations and groups within the Liederkranz are always welcoming of new members.
If you are interested in joining, or simply wish more information, please reach out. They would love to hear from you.
Organizations:
Groups:
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Liederkranz Blaskapelle (German brass & wind ensemble)
Josh Stanavage, organizer
- Liederkranz Book Club or
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Hummel Collector's Society
Bernard Clarke, organizer
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Liederkranz Bell Choir Interest
Erica Hoffman, organizer
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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 December'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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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 may appear different than our logo. Finished products will be true to our logo design. Homefield Advantage
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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 in 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.
- Alcohol for guests must be purchased by a member.
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 & Smoking Policy
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Volunteering is a great way to meet fellow members and get the most out of your Club experience. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Committee Chair, David Kilp.
Current Volunteer Signup Links -- Find an open slot and sign up!
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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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