Burgenlaender Martini Dance
The clubs in our community were abuzz with activities for
Christmas and other occasions. I will write up the Christmas
markets and events separately and just report on other
festivities here.
 The Danube Swabian Club has attracted the Burgenlaendische
Gesellschaft to its premises. Donauschwaben and Burgenlaender
are very close to each other, as many of the displaced people
ended up in Austria before they all came to Canada. As
predicted, there was not a seat to be had in the house. Anyone
who came late and had not reserved a place was out of luck.
 I do not know where the attraction to this organisation comes
from. Perhaps the
summer picnic made people aware of the fact
that Burgenlaender have a great sense of hospitality, are easy
going, fun loving and enjoy dancing.
 People come from all clubs
in the area to the annual Martini Dance which is named after the
St. Martin, who is much revered among Catholics as a clergyman,
who after conversion to Christianity from being a roman soldier
lived to help the poor and the needy.
Of course the evening was a success. The food, organised by the
club was delicious.
The Golden Keys played for everyone’s
enjoyment so people could dance, and they did. The floor was
always packed.
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 Outside in the hall there was a big table with door prizes to be
won in a raffle with goods donated by every big name food
provider in and around town that we associate with our
community. People would congregate there to peruse the prizes
and chat with friends.
 However, as President John Brunner explained, it is not just all
fun and games. The non-profit organisation also does a lot of
charity and a sizable amount goes to good causes, including
stipends for young people entering college or university.
We can hardly wait for the next event of this organisation.
Until next time
Sybille Forster-Rentmeister
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