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October 10, 2017 Oktoberfest, Alpine Club |
The Excursion committee reserved a table for members and their partners to visit the ALPINE CLUB at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, October 10. This was a special night at the Alpine Club in which four different, special dance groups performed ethnic dances in their special attire at various times through the evening. Special German dishes were available to purchase for dinner, with prices starting at $7.00, up to $18.00 for a complete dinner, including schnitzel, sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, dinner bun. The Alpine Club also makes their own apple strudel. Such excellent food was enjoyed! Beer was available for $5.50, plus pop and water for the designated driver. Admission to the hall was $13 per person. |
History and Description In 1953 a group of countrymen from the region of Gottschee founded The Alpine Club, with a club house built in 1958. The present building at 464 Maple Avenue, Kitchener includes expansions that were added in 1961 and 1970 . The Alpine Club's biggest party by far is Oktoberfest. These nine days of Gemütlichkeit are filled with live music, dancing, and entertainment by the Alpine Dancers and guest groups. At the Alpine Club, the festival is truly Bavarian but done in traditional Alpine style.Additional information about The Alpine Club is available at https://alpineclub.ca/ |