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Australian German Welfare Society Inc. Reg. No. A 0010852 B – ABN: 98 245 957 640

Newsletter

Nr. 536 / December 2016 PRINT POST APPROVED P.P. 344276/00012

4th Floor 24 Albert Rd South Melbourne, 3205 VIC

Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 4.00pm Tel.: 03-9696 0907

www.germanwelfare.org.au [email protected]

http://www.germanwelfare.org.au/

AGWS NEWSLETTER Nr. 536 December 2016 2

Index

Donations 5 Social work Report 7 Calendar of Events 7

News from TTHA 10 Announcements 12 Next Newsletter 15

Dear Members This will be our last Newsletter for 2016; the year is coming to an end. We hope it has been a good one for you; even though the local winter was quite cool and wet compared with the usual Australian conditions. Slowly but surely summer is coming- we have enjoyed some warmer days already! One event in the Welfare calendar is still waiting for you. Our Christmas celebration in Club Tivoli will take place on the 8th December. We start at 2 o’clock. We hope you will like the program we have put together for you: some singing, some speeches, a raffle, and coffee and cake await you. We are looking forward to seeing many of you on that day. Your contribution for the day would be $5. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members for their loyalty and we can only hope that they will continue to support us with their membership in future. The membership payments are the only regular income we can rely on. But of course they are not enough to keep our office and our events going. Therefore special thanks go to all those who supported us during the year with donations or included us in their last will. Last but not least, I would like to thank all those volunteers who give us their knowledge, their talents and their time free of charge. It is getting harder and harder to find those people, but we rely on their support. May the festive season bring joy to your hearts and a good start to the New Year. All the best from, Linde Mohr


The History of Glühwein In Germany a Christmas market without Glühwein would be unthinkable. During the time of Advent it passes constantly over the counter – Glühwein! But who got the idea to heat up the wine? In ancient Greece they had the idea already to add spices into the wine. About 2000 years later the Romans introduced wine to Europe. In those days wine was still very sour. Therefore they mixed honey, different spices and herbs as well as fruit into the wine, to make it more palatable. That not only helped the taste but also the longevity of the wine, which was increased by the sugar content of the honey. The recipe for what we call today ‘Glühwein’ was first found in the script of the Roman gourmet and author Aurelius Apicius. The “conditum paradoxum” (antique Roman spiced wine) was cooked with honey and spiced with saffron, bay leaf, pepper and dates. Later, in medieval times, the refined wine became a real delicacy. Taste and quantity offered to a guest decided to a large extend the social reputation of the host. Even in medieval times the spiced wine was drunk cold, much later came the idea to heat up the wine. Nowadays we still use more or less the same spices as the old Greeks and Romans to produce this delicacy: that is anise, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, lemon rind and orange rind. Other favourite drinks during Advent are ’Feuerzangen Bowle ‘(Fire tongs punch) and Met -Honey wine – for children there is children’s punch. Glühwein Recipe: 200ml water, 500ml red wine, 4 cloves, 1 stick of cinnamon, 1 lemon rind only, 3TS sugar Preparation: Cook spices and water (or wine) at low temperature for 5 minutes, and then add sugar to dissolve. Add the red wine at high temperature but do not let it boil. Before serving remove the herbs.


It's Christmas Time

Towards the end of November, You start to feel it in the air. Christmas time is coming, As it does but once a year.

So many things to get done,

Presents, decorations and more. This rushing season has begun, Sometimes feeling like a chore.

But once things get done,

You can relax a little more. Sit back and take in the season,

All the favourite things you adore.

Enjoy all the music

And the calmness that it brings. Sing about Rudolph,

And the three wise kings.

Let the light aluminate, Your house, yard and tree There is magic in the air,

I think we'd all agree

Julie Hebert 2015


Donations

Thank you very much for your donations! Donations for the Tabulam and Templer Homes are marked with *.

Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. 2000.00 Goldner, Mr. 150.00

Heymig, Mrs. 50.00 Juebner, Mr. 200.00

Deceased

Mr. Felix Haar

Mrs. Erna Broeker

We extend our heartfelt condolences to family and friends.

Farewell Erna! In October our longterm member and volunteer Erna Broeker passed away. Erna was part of the AGWS handicraft groop, has helped us with the folding of our newsletter for many years and always lent a hand at the German Christkindl Market. We will sorely miss Erna’s humor and always cheerful nature! We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Erna’s family and friends.


AGWS Christmas Party

Thursday 8th December 2016 2pm – 4pm

German Club Tivoli

German Storytime Eltham Library

4th Wednesday of the Month 11.15am – 12noon

Come along to Eltham Library on the

4th Wednesday of the month to hear stories and sing songs in German, then complete a fun craft activity.

For pre-school aged children

The AGWS office will be closed for the

festive season from 22nd December until the 4th of January.

The office team wishes you a very merry Christmas and happy New Year 2017!


Socialwork

In October we were contacted 126 times and we had 45 visitors to the office.

Socialwork Statistics October 2016

Aged Care 33

Information 17

Friendly Visiting Service 8

Isolation 4

German Language 2

Dual Citizenship 2

TTHA 2

Family Matters 2

Pension 1

Miscellaneous 1

Total 72

New 7

Client Visits Office 7

Home Visits 12

Calendar of Events

QU-QU-Meeting–

Meet with likeminded people for a chat in German. On every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month a group of likeminded people meet at our office for an informal chat.

If you feel like conversing in German about books, films, memories, health, travels or whatever else you might think of and are interested in good company just come along! We look forward to meeting you! Our meeting dates for December are: Tuesday 13th of December between 10 am and 1 pm.


Computer Tuition for Seniors

Internet? Email? Broadband? Online? Google? Skype? Heeelp!!!!!

Don’t be afraid of computers - they don’t bite – and with the expert

tuition of our computer teacher it can be much fun! You are NEVER too old to learn new skills!

Via the internet you can connect to the whole world!

You could:

Send emails to family and friends no matter where they live.

You can even talk to them face to face via Skype.

Look for recipes.

Buy tickets for the theatre, cinema and many other events.

Buy DVDs, CDs, clothes and just about everything else via the

internet without having to leave the house.

And lots, lots more!

Lately it has been very quiet at our computer course. Hence our computer tuition on Wednesday from 1pm – 4pm will still be

available but by appointment only. So if you would like to come along, please give us a call under 9696 0907

We also have 3 computers especially designated for the use of our seniors, which you are welcome to use at any time during office

hours.


Rappelkiste 2016 The ‘Rappelkiste’ is the AGWS’s German language playgroup for children aged 2 – 5. The group takes place on Thursday mornings from 10 – 12 pm during school terms at Parkdale Church of Christ, 176 Como Parade West, Parkdale Enquiries and bookings: Dagmar Logan 0438 353 910 Cost: $ 7 for the first child; $ 3 for every other child two years’ and older; children under two years of age are free. The AGWS family membership for one year is $50 (this includes insurance with Playgroup Australia) A Project of the Australian-German Welfare Society Deutsche Sprache und Traditionen spielend beibehalten.

AGWS German Bookclubs The AGWS book clubs meet every third Tuesday of the month. If you like to read and enjoy sharing your opinion with others, join us. The “AGWS Buchclub” meets in the morning at 11am in the rooms of the AGWS in South Melbourne and the “Bookworms” at 7.30pm in the evening. The “Buchwürmer” meet in a cafe, a bar or someone’s house. The meeting venues change monthly, so please book to find out where the next meeting takes place. We welcome new members! Our Book Clubs meet on the third Tuesday of the month: In the morning at 11 am in the Australian German Welfare Society, 4th Floor, 24 Albert Road, South Melbourne, (Tram No 16, Stop 66 Domain Interchange For the reading lists for 2017 please refer to our website.


TTHA News TTHA Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market 2016 We’re excited to announce that the annual TTHA Weihnachtsmarkt

German Christmas Market is on again!

On Sunday, 20th November 2016, we invite you and your family to

join us in celebrating the start of the festive season – and a centuries-

old German tradition – with some Christmas gift shopping, delicious

food and plenty of cheer. The only thing missing will be the snow!

This year, the market will feature some 60 boutique stalls where you

can pick up exquisite hand-crafted Christmas decorations, traditional

German-style wooden decorations, candles, handmade soaps and

lotions, Santa stockings, hand-crafted jewellery, jams, chutneys,

syrups and more.

At morning tea time, sample our mouth-watering German

chocolates, cakes and tortes, or enjoy a freshly baked brezel (pretzel)

with your coffee.

A special entertainment area – complete with a basteln (craft stall) -

will be set up to keep the kids busy and later, why not just relax in

the beer garden with a bratwurst and listen to some live music?

In the meantime, don’t forget to pick up a ticket to our Christmas

raffle, available at Reception for just $2, or 3 for $5. There are some

magnificent prizes on offer, including resort and tourism vouchers,

coffee machine, museum and movie passes, pamper packs and


food and wine hampers. With a first prize valued at $500 you don’t

want to miss out, and of course, we wish to say a big thank you to

our many generous donors for their contributions, and please

support the businesses that support us!

At TTHA, we’re proud to honour a German Christmas tradition that

dates back as far as 15th century – come join us and please don't

forget that it's all for the benefit of residents that call TTHA home.

TTHA Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market

Sunday, 20th November, 2016

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

51 Elizabeth Street, Bayswater (parking available at entry via Victoria

Road)

Gold coin donation for parking

For more information, or for enquiries regarding TTHA’s Home Care Services, Residential Aged Care or Retirement Living, please ring 8720 1333.

Finally, I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to our team of volunteers, to the people who made generous donations during the year, to the staff for the wonderful work that they do and finally the TTHA Board for the hard work and support during the year.

On behalf of TTHA I wish you and your family a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Until next time,

Eva Simo (CEO)


Announcements / Advertisements (Disclaimer: The responsibility for the content of announcements and flyers remains with the providers)

Quist`s Danish Coffee Shops: 3l8 Little Collins St (Hub Arcade), phone 9650 2607, and l66 Little Collins St, Melbourne, phone 9650 1530. Meet and socialise with other Germans in the Migrant Resource Centre Northwest Wednesdays, 10 – 12 at Woodlands Park House, Winifred Street, N Essendon Thursdays 10 – 12 Uhr – Westvale Community Ctr, 45 Kings Road, St Albans All inquiries to Regine Keys Tel 9367 6044 Have you heard about meet-up? Germans and German speaker meet on a regular basis about once a month, normally at a Pub or restaurant. Sometimes we will organize different events like a movie night or so. You don't need to speak German very well to attend meetings. Just come along, listen, chat and have fun! Info: www.meetup.com/german-356/ Special celebration:

http://www.meetup.com/german-356/


Radio 3ZZZ - 92.3fm Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio

Three hours of German program every week! Monday 19.00 - 20.00 Uhr Tuesday 19.00 - 20.00 Uhr Thursday 10.00 - 11.00 Uhr

Each broadcaster presents an individual program

Would like to hear a certain melody? Send a greeting? Call us! During or after broadcasting– Tel (03) 9415 1923 We happily receive any feedback you might have!

Missed the program? No problem! On our website www.3zzz.com.au you can listen to any program up to 4

weeks after they were broadcasted. Kontakt: Hans-Peter Lang Phone: 0411 450 360 Email: [email protected]

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The Australian-German

Welfare Society

Wishes our members,

Friends and the

German community

A merry Christmas

And a

Happy New Year 2017!

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