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Just before summer officially started
on the calendar the Hansa Club of Brampton had a Midsummer Night
Dance with a surprise after darkness set in.
 But before that
could happen the president welcomed everyone and commended them
to have a good time. The many guests enjoyed several available
choices of delicious dinners, prepared by the club’s own
kitchen, run – like the catering of the house, by Reiner
Walter’s daughter Karen. The conversation was animated.
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| "Ein Prosit der
Gemütlichkeit" |
Enjoying
their stay
in the Hansa Club |
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Many
regulars had visitors from Germany and introduced them around to
their friends. Thus we met with sister Heidrun of Ekko
Hildebrandt, the club’s super party planner and master
decorator, and Hilde Mrasek’s sister Marianne.
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| Sybille with Marianne (l.) &
sister Hilde Mrasek (r.) |
Ekko Hildebrandt with sister
Heidrun |
 There even was an
offering of traditional clothing again. Neil Hoffman and his
wife from Kitchener were in the lobby with their imported
Trachten shirts and related items. They will be back again for
those of us that want to refresh our “German Look”.
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| The Golden Keys |
| Dancing into
summer with the Golden Keys |
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 Dancing was a major part of the evening. Since the Golden Keys
from Kitchener were entertaining the mood went up, up, up and
when the band asked to join them for a polonaise there was no
holding anyone one back. Practically everyone participated.
 The
long line of frolickers (maybe you can spot yourself or a friend)
were finally led outside to the lovely backyard of the house
were a fire to greet summer was lit in a bowl. Unfortunately it
was way too windy and had to be abandoned. But that did not stop
anyone from welcoming summer and the fun went on inside until
after midnight. Hopefully the raffle raised a few extra dollars
that the club will put to good use.
Until next time
Sybille Forster-Rentmeister
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