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Lancaster Liederkranz
October 27, 2026
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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:
- Reservations may be made on Touch Bistro up to 2 hours before requested time. Tables are held for 30 minutes, after which time they are 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. Alcoholic beverages for guests 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 1-Dec 11 - German Lebkuchen Cookie Project (baking & sales)
- Nov 5-Dec 31 - Membership Renewal Volunteer
- Nov 6 - Children's St. Martin's Day Event
- Nov 7 - Volunteer Fall Workday
- Nov 13 - Kindergruppe Holiday Greens Fundraiser Forms Due
- Nov 21 - Alpenrose Stiftungsfest Buffet
- 2nd, 4th & 5th Thurs - Trivia Questions/Readers
Scroll down for more event information.
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This Week's Menu:
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Speisekarte - weekly menu (10/28-10/31)
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Weekly Special:
Kassler Rippchen (smoked pork chop) with Spaetzle and Red Cabbage $17
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Kinder Speisekarte - Children's Menu
Saturday's Featured Cocktails:
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Hocus Pocus Punch: Bacardi Rum, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Ornge Juice, Ginger Ale
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Black Magic Margarita: Juarez Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Lavender Syrup, Edible Glitter
October's Featured Cocktails:
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Poison Apple Martini: Tito's Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Sour Apple Liqueur, Simple Syrup
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Apple Cider Spritz: Aperol, Apple Cider, Prosecco
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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Thur Oct 29 - 7pm Trivia
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Fri Oct 30 - 7pm Kompass Rose Halloween Bash! Come in costume! - details below
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Sun Nov 1 - 12:30 Football: Steelers 1pm kick-off and Eagles 8:20pm kick-off - Snacks and dishes for sharing are welcome.
Upcoming:
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Mon & Tue - Nov 2-Dec 11 - Cookie Baking & Sales - details and sign-up below.
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Thur Nov 5 - 7:30 Monthly Membership Meeting
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Fri Nov 6 - 7pm Music by the Alpenlaenders
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Fri Nov 6 - 6:30 Children's St. Martin's Day Event - details and sign-up below.
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Sat Nov 7 - 9am-3pm Club Workday - details and sign-up below.
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Sun Nov 8 - 12:30 Football: Eagles 1pm kick-off
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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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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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Sat Nov 21 - 6:30-11pm Alpenrose Stifftungsfest - Buffet 5:30, Music by Maria & John Band 7pm - details and RSVP info below.
Recurring Events:
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Book Club 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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Team Trivia
Thu, Oct 29, 7pm
Co-hosted this week by Jim & Elise Fasnacht, a.k.a. the Old Curmudgeon from the Dungeon and Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
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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Kompass Rose Halloween Bash
In the Ballroom
Fri, Oct 30, 7-10pm
Come in Costume!
Dancing and scary rock ‘n’ roll!
Costume contest!
Make reservations on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.
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Are you ready for some Football!
Sun, Nov 1
Kick-off: Steelers at 1pm and Eagles at 8:20pm
The Club will open a 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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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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Membership Renewal Volunteers Needed
Slots Available from Nov 5 through Dec 31
Volunteers will help members with the 2027 membership renewal process.
Slots are for one person. If you wish to have someone work with you, list their name in the comments section of your sign-up.
For their work, volunteers receive a $20 Liederkranz gift card and a $5 beverage chip. Secondary volunteers receive a $5 bev chip.
Membership Renewal Volunteer SignUp
Renewal Information:
- 2027 Membership renewal forms will be available in the Nov/Dec bi-monthly newsletter, in upcoming emails, and on the Club's website.
- A complimentary beverage chip will be given to 2027 renewals received by Dec 31.
- If you have not renewed for 2026, this must be done at the Club prior to renewing for 2027.
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Rathskeller Bar
First Thur & Fri of the Month
Nov 5 & 6, 5-8:30pm
"Rathskeller" - A tavern or restaurant traditionally located in the basement or cellar of city hall.
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The Rathskeller will be open on the first Thur & Fri of the month November through May.*
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Enjoy specialty beers, wines, and a German-inspired cocktail menu.
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Food Service: You may order dinner from the Rathskeller bartender, 5-8:30pm, from the regular dinner menu on these nights. Stop in - no reservations required.
*Dates are subject to change.
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Music by the Alpenlaenders
Fri, Nov 6, 7pm
In the Ballroom
Come enjoy the Alpenlaenders' authentic folk and dance music, "from the Alps!"
Reserve table seating on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.
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Children’s St. Martin’s Day Event
Fri, Nov 6, 6:30pm
In the Rathskeller
Children will learn about St. Martin and German customs. They will make their own lanterns and parade around inside and outside the clubhouse (weather permitting.)
- Activity event for children and grandchildren of the Club.
- All ages are welcome.
- No charge. Event is sponsored by the Youth Grant Fund
- Limited to 25 participants
- Parents or Grandparents must stay in the clubhouse while children participate.
St. Martins Day 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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Club Workday
Sat, Nov 7, 9am-3pm
Lunch and beverages will be served!
Volunteers Needed!
Come when you can and leave when you need to. Many hands make light work!
We’ll be closing the pavilion and preparing the grounds for winter. We’ll also work on projects inside the clubhouse and at our rental properties.
Note: If you have a preferred area of work, specific skills, or tools you can provide, please include that information when you sign up.
Questions? Contact Workday Organizer Bill Keays
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Armed Forces Appreciation Event
Sat, Nov 14, 6-10pm
Sponsored by the Hobby Chor
No Entrance Fee
Music by Bernie's Orchestra
This event is open to members, guests, and community active duty, reserves and retired service members. Do you know a service member or veteran -- a co-worker, a friend, or a family member? Please invite them! There will be a special military march, come in uniform!
Dinner service is available 5:00-8:30pm. 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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Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein
53rd Anniversary Event
Sat, Nov 21
RSVP Requested for Buffet
- 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 to Debbie Schaefer at: alpenrosesvpa@gmail.com
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Kindergruppe Schuhplattler Christmas Greens Fundraiser
Orders Due Nov 13
Pick-up Dec 2, 3, 4
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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Donations for Christkindlmarkt Kinderland are being Accepted
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
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 November'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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