Deutschfreunde für November u. Dezember: Fußballfreunde, Büchners "Woyzeck", German Games Night

Dear Victoria German speakers!

In November Fußballfreunde makes its comeback and German Games Night will make its return in December. On November 30, the University of Victoria's German and Theatre Departments combine to present, in German, Büchner's Woyzeck.

Flimmerkiste will be back in January with the documentary series Terra X - Unterwegs in der Weltgeschichte mit Hape Kerkeling and the comedy series Stromberg.

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Fußballfreunde!
UEFA Champions League
Hubertus Klause Pub (Edelweiss Club, 2nd Floor)

Wednesday, November 23 ••• 18:30
Wednesday, December 7 ••• 18:30

UEFA Champions League action and highlights. Can Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen beat Europe's best? Come to watch and talk German football; TV Coverage is from German TV, recorded earlier in the day.

Woyzeck
Deutsches Theater

Wednesday, November 30 ••• 6:00 PM

Meet downtown for dinner/appetizers and to travel together to the play at 8 PM at the University of Victoria's Phoenix Theatre. Please contact me if you're interested. More info about the production is here.

German Games Night
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, December 2 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, December 16 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, December 30 ••• 7:00 PM until late

Join us for board games and conversation. Gambit 7, a trivia game, has been a big hit! Play it join other modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble, Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and 6 Nimmt!

As always, there will be German music and TV programming to enjoy as well.

Play a favourite, or try something new! A great way to socialize!

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://www.uvic.ca/humanities/germanicslavic/news/home/abend/index.php>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

The Victoria German Language Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/The-Victoria-German-Language-Meetup-Group/

Please have a look at what these groups have to offer, and be an active part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

Viele Grüße Michael Poplawski michael.poplawski@gmail.com http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com 250-589-1293

Deutschfreunde für November u. Dezember: Amazon.de, Fußballfreunde, Ihre Anregungen

Dear Victoria German speakers!

I will be returning to Victoria Tuesday after six months in Germany and I'm looking forward to seeing you again at the events I will organize. Also, with Christmas coming up, I'm once again providing others with an opportunity to join a group purchase from Amazon.de (see below).

I would like your input in scheduling events: if you've been inclined to come, but have found Friday evenings to not be suitable for you, I'd love to hear from you.

For November and December, I've only scheduled two evenings of German football. Once I've received some feedback, I will schedule some other activities, including German Games Night and Flimmerkiste.

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Amazon.de Order
Products from Germany!

Amazon.de sells thousands of products and ships to Canada at a flat rate of 14 Euros per shipment. I will be coordinating an order again this year in order--it really is quite economical to order as a group! Anything that Amazon.de will ship to Canada, that is in stock, may be ordered, so browse away!

Feel free to ask me to help you make a selection! E.g. a page-a-day Tagesabreißkalender from publisher Harenberg is a great way to have daily exposure to a language you're learning!

Please contact me no later than Sunday, November 20 if you are interested in ordering something.

Fußballfreunde!
UEFA Champions League
Hubertus Klause Pub (Edelweiss Club, 2nd Floor)

Wednesday, November 23 ••• 18:30
Wednesday, December 7 ••• 18:30

UEFA Champions League action and highlights. Can Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen beat Europe's best? Coverage is from German TV, recorded earlier in the day.

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://www.uvic.ca/humanities/germanicslavic/news/home/abend/index.php>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

The Victoria German Language Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/The-Victoria-German-Language-Meetup-Group/

Please have a look at what these groups have to offer, and be a part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

Mit freundlichen Grüßen Michael Poplawski michael.poplawski@gmail.com http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com

German Games Night Friday… last Deutschfreunde until November!

The last German Games Night before my time in Germany will be this Friday at 7:00 PM. I plant to get there a few minutes early, and it would be great to see you before I leave for Heidelberg on Sunday.

In the meantime, I encourage people who want to be involved with the German language to consider becoming active with the Edelweiss Club, with the German Language Meetup Group, with the Victoria German School and with the German Klub at the University.

If I don't see you, ich wünsche Dir viel Spaß und Glück diesen Frühling und Sommer! Ich bin in November zurück, also, bis dann!

Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Michael Poplawski
Victoria, BC Canada
http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com

Deutschfreunde für März & April: Meine Lieder, Meine Träume; Gesellschaftspielabend

This message is to advise you of the activities I'll be hosting at the German Canadian Cultural Association-Edelweiss Club (108 Niagara Street in James Bay) during the month of March and April.

It would be nice to see you before I'm off to Germany in May!

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Flimmerkiste

Wednesday, March 30 ••• 6:45 - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30)

This month's Flimmerkiste presentation is Meine Lieder, Meine Träume, the classic musical better known to most of us as The Sound of Music. (Yes, Austria's beloved von Trapp family will sing those classic songs in German!)

You'll find us upstairs in the Hubertus Klause Pub in front of the big screen.

Come to watch, come to socialize!

German Games Night
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, April 8 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, April 29 ••• 7:00 PM until late

Join us for board games and conversation. Gambit 7, a trivia game, has been a big hit! Play it join other modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble, Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and 6 Nimmt!

As always, there will be German music and TV programming to enjoy as well.

Play a favourite, or try something new! A great way to socialize!

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://web.uvic.ca/geru/events.html>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

The Victoria German Language Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/The-Victoria-German-Language-Meetup-Group/

Please have a look at what these groups have to offer, and be a part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

Mit freundlichen Grüßen Michael Poplawski michael.poplawski@gmail.com http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com 250-882-1239

Deutschfreunde für März: DFB-Pokal, German Games Night

This message is to advise you of the activities I'll be hosting at the German Canadian Cultural Association-Edelweiss Club (108 Niagara Street in James Bay) during the month of March.

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Fußballfreunde!

DFB-Pokal Halbfinale
Hubertus Klause Pub (Edelweiss Club, 2nd Floor)

Wednesday, March 2 ••• 18:30

• DFB-Pokal Halbfinale - Bayern München - FC Schalke 04
  

Coverage is from German TV, recorded earlier in the day.

Please contact me for more details, or visit the Deutschfreunde web site. Fußballfreude pur!

German Games Night
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, March 11 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, March 25 ••• 7:00 PM until late

Join us for board games and conversation. Gambit 7, a trivia game, has been a big hit! Play it join other modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble, Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and 6 Nimmt!

As always, there will be German music and TV programming to enjoy as well.

Play a favourite, or try something new! A great way to socialize!

Flimmerkiste

Wednesday, March 30 ••• 6:30 - 9:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30)

Come down to the club to watch German-language TV, films, documentaries and other programming. You'll find us upstairs in the Hubertus Klause pub in front of the big screen.

This month's presentation is yet to be determined. Suggestions are welcome!

Come to watch, come to socialize!

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://web.uvic.ca/geru/events.html>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

Please have a look at what theese groups have to offer, and be a part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

--
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Michael Poplawski
michael.poplawski@gmail.com
http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com
250-882-1239

Deutschfreunde für Februar: Deutsches Kino, German Games, UEFA Champions League

This message is to advise you of the activities I'll be hosting at the German Canadian Cultural Association-Edelweiss Club (108 Niagara Street in James Bay), and elsewhere, during the month of February.

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Deutsches Kino (Victoria Film Festival)

Wednesday, February 9 ••• Der Knochenmann 9:15 - 11:30 PM (7:00 PM dinner)
Sunday, February 13 ••• Die Fremde 9:15 - 11:30 PM (7:00 PM dinner)

The 2011 Victoria Film Festival is presenting two German-language films, Der Knochenmann (Austria, 2009) and Die Fremde (Germany, 2010) at the Capitol 6 Theatre (805 Yates Street, at Blanshard).

Please RSVP if you would be interested in joining a group for the film presentation, and whether you'd be interested also in meeting for dinner beforehand beginning at at the Rathskeller, just a short block away from the Capitol 6 theatre.

Ticket prices are $9 per film, plus $2 for a VFF membership.

Come to enjoy the Film Festival and to socialize!

German Games Night
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, February 11 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, February 25 ••• 7:00 PM until late

Join us for board games and conversation. Gambit 7, a trivia game, has been a big hit! Play it join other modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble, Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and 6 Nimmt!

As always, there will be German music and TV programming to enjoy as well.

Play a favourite, or try something new! A great way to socialize!

German Games Night at Gottacon
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, February 4 ••• 7:00 PM -11:00 PM
Saturday, February 5 ••• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, February 6 ••• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

I will be presenting German-Language Board Games at Gottacon at Pearkes Arena. If you're attending, please come by and sag mal Hallo!

Fußballfreunde!

UEFA Champions League Achtelfinale
Hubertus Klause Pub (Edelweiss Club, 2nd Floor)

Wednesday, February 23 ••• 18:30

• UEFA Champions League (German Cup) action and highlights. Can Bayern München and FC Schalke 04 beat Europe's best?
  

Coverage is from German TV, recorded earlier in the day.

Please contact me for more details, or visit the Deutschfreunde web site. Fußballfreude pur!

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://web.uvic.ca/geru/events.html>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

Please have a look at what theese groups have to offer, and be a part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

--
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Michael Poplawski michael.poplawski@gmail.com http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com 250-882-1239

Deutschfreunde für Januar: German Games Night, Flimmerkiste, DFB-Pokal Viertelfinale

Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute zum neuen Jahr!

This message is to advise you of the activities I'll be hosting at the German Canadian Cultural Association-Edelweiss Club (108 Niagara Street in James Bay) during the month of January.

German will indeed be spoken, great for anyone who'd like to improve or keep up their German, or just to make new friends through the German language. German speakers of all levels are welcome!

To view a calendar with these events directly, please visit Deutschfreunde.

Note that refreshments are now available at all events. Please RSVP if you intend to attend any events. Thank you!

Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

German Games Night
Deutsche Gesellschaftspiele

Friday, January 7 ••• 7:00 PM until late
Friday, January 21 ••• 7:00 PM until late

Join us for board games and conversation. Gambit 7, a trivia game, has been a big hit! Play it join other modern classics like Die Siedler von Catan, Auf Achse, Zug um Zug Märklin, Bohnanza, Scrabble, Tabu, Thurn und Taxis and 6 Nimmt!

As always, there will be German music and TV programming to enjoy as well.

Play a favourite, or try something new! A great way to socialize!

Flimmerkiste

Wednesday, January 12 ••• 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30)

Come down to the club to watch German-language TV, films, documentaries and other programming. You'll find us upstairs in the Hubertus Klause pub in front of the big screen.

This month's presentation will be the 1975 film Monty Python: Die Ritter der Kokussnuss, probably better known as Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This classic comedy will be shown with German synchronization and German subtitles.

Come to watch, come to socialize!

Fußballfreunde!

DFB-Pokal 3. Runde (Achtelfinale)
Hubertus Klause Pub (Edelweiss Club, 2nd Floor)

Wednesday, January 26 ••• 18:30

• DFB-Pokal (German Cup) action and highlights. Which teams will make it into the final four?
  

Coverage is from German TV, recorded earlier in the day.

Please contact me for more details, or visit the Deutschfreunde web site. Fußballfreude pur!

Also worth knowing about...

Deutscher Abend an der Uni
<http://web.uvic.ca/geru/events.html>

Facebook German-Canadian Cultural Society of Victoria - Edelweiss Club
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Edelweiss-Club-German-Canadian-Cultural-Society/306479895964?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=155487772723&ref=ts>

The Victoria German Language Meetup Group
http://www.meetup.com/The-Victoria-German-Language-Meetup-Group/

Please join these groups, and be a part of the German-Canadian community in Victoria!

--
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Michael Poplawski michael.poplawski@gmail.com http://deutschfreunde.blogspot.com 250-882-1239