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SWISS SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB NEWSLETTER AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER COVER IMAGES: SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION CAPE TOWN AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 FORTHCOMING EVENTS 5th September pensioners luncheon 22nd September Spring-Brunch from 11.00hrs onwards 18th - 20th October Oktober - Fest All events will be announced via newsflash closer to the date with full details PRESI REPORT Game Lodge for spontaneously of- the committee and at so many of fering us another very generous top our events! We never had such an prize to our raffle. involved Consul and you both will Dear Members, Grüezi, Also endless thanks to all other be dearly missed by us all! Enjoy beautiful sponsors of raffle prizes your next post and please remember Wow… anyone who says noth- which can be seen in our raffle win- us as we will remember you two. ing is happening in winter in Cape ner’s list later in the newsletter. Dankä Verena, Mercie Roger! Town clearly has not been on the committee of this Swiss Club yet... We thank you all for your generosity For the members, we now continue Funny enough it was myself who and continuous support of our club! with “business as usual” luncheon said in the last newsletter that the I would further like to thank all vol- followed by club night every first Club will be going into our more unteers who assisted us during any Thursday of the month and we will quiet time!?! I clearly must have of our events behind the scenes and communicate any other extraordi- been disillusioned about my last few at the bar or the grill etc. – thank nary events via our news flashes. We winter seasons on the committee. you for stepping forward and assist- will also communicate in due course Since our last newsletter we hosted ing the club when we need you. about the status of Jonkershoek and two “cheesy” club nights without when we anticipate it to be safe to the catering team, an official Swiss A special thanks here to Nadia visit again. National Day lunch and our large and Françoise who volunteered Festhütte event to celebrate our and made sure all the kids are well And on a lighter note to finish off Swiss Nation’s birthday! looked after and entertained on 3rd my part; unfortunately the Swiss August! I hope these kids were still Club membership will definitely not It was loads of fun to host all these able to sleep after all the excitement guarantee you entry to the Federer events and before I do anything else and the extra chocolate…! vs Nadal game in Cape Town in I need to thank a few people who February helped making all of this possible; Also thanks to the Flamingo Ram- First and foremost I need to thank blers for entertaining the adults later Bis bald, our Swiss Club committee! With- on with their music and fun. Thanks Christian out your help nothing would work to Robert and the team for prepping around here so I thank you for all and serving the tasty Goulash from the effort and spare time you have the cannon. And last but not least already offered and still are offering I want to thank every one of you our club and our members! who attended and taken part in any of these and other functions at the Then obviously many thanks to Swiss Club. You are the reason the our main sponsors and donors for committee and myself are doing all the two National Day events which of this work. includes the Consulate General But in fact, for the absolutely final of Cape Town and their generous ‘last but not least’ I would like to financial assistance, Edelweiss Air thank our Consul Verena and her who always offers us the main raffle husband Roger on behalf of every- prize and Gastro Foods for sponsor- one at the Swiss Club Cape Town, ing the band for our Festhütte event! for their very personal involvement I would also like to thank Umlani and attentive, endless assistance on AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 Swiss Club Members ying Economy Class will get the Business Class allowance of 2 pieces at max 32 kg each ! Conditions: Members have to send an email to services@ yedelweiss.com, with cc to [email protected] You have to quote your membership number, have to be a paid-up member and quote your ight details Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft Confédération suisse Confederazione Svizzera Confederaziun svizra Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town P.O. Box 563, Cape Town 8000, South Africa No. 1 Thibault Square, 26th Floor, Cape Town Tel. +27 21 400 7500 Fax. +27 21 418 3688 [email protected] www.eda.admin.ch/capetown AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 FRAUENTREFFEN The last Wednesday in May found us once again queuing up to sign the visitors’ book at the Residence, where a very special treat awaited us: a Raclette, where Mr Maager himself was handling the melting of the special cheese! Poor Claudine was kept busy serving each one and keeping the drinks flowing, while we enjoyed the plentiful cold meats and other delicacies displayed on the beautifully set table, while waiting for our baby potatoes to be smothered in cheese – hmmm! The meal was rounded off with coffee and some very interesting cakes and delicious Swiss chocolates. Naturally, we were all very saddened to learn on 11 June that Therese Dennler, the presi of our Frauentreffen, had just lost her husband Peter. Condolences to you and your son Marc once again, dear Therese. Claudine decided that, under the circumstances, she wanted to host the June meeting as well, not brooking any argument from Therese. And so it happened that on 26 June our ladies sat again at Claudine’s heavy laden table, enjoying the cold meats, special breads, cheeses and jams, not to mention the home-baked cakes and, of course, Swiss chocolates. Many many thanks to you, dear Claudine, as well as to your husband, for your wonderful hospitality, it truly is much appreciated. www.gastrofoods.com AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 28 Years of Solid Experience in Cape Town Real Estate Michael Hauser International Division Now with the RE/MAX Brand worldwide in over 100 Countries. Michael completed the Estate Agents exam in 1989 and has gained invaluable knowledge of the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard areas over the past 28 years. At his previous company he was awarded “Lifetime-Achiever” status in recognition of long standing service and consistent excellence in sales. He was a founding member of Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood Watch. For the past 20 years he has served on the committee of the Swiss Club and is a trusted and very well connected member of the German speaking community. Michael Hauser- International Division - RE/MAX Contact Michael for a free evaluation • Buying and Selling • Kauf und Verkauf • Rental and Administration • Vermietung und Verwaltung • Opening of banking account • Beratung beim Eröffnen eines Bankkontos • Assistance with Attorneys and Conveyancers • Deutschsprachige Anwälte und Notare • Immigration and Insurance broker • Vermittlung von Immigrations- und • Currency transfers Versicherungsspezialisten • Kostenlose Geldtransfers Michael Hauser SALES ASSOCIATE +27 (0) 82 888 0970 [email protected] RE/MAX LIVING | City Bowl | Sea Point | Camps Bay Office 021 423 4488 | remaxliving.co.za AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 Kurus English, a boutique English language school in Cape Town, South Africa, opened its doors to its first students in September 2008. For the past 10 years, more than 2000 students have been taught English through our unique ‘Language, Culture, Discovery’ concept. Besides General English classes inside the classroom, Kurus English students are taken out of the classroom on so called ‘Language Excursions’ to meet interesting people and encounter firsthand the fascinating cultural diversity of Cape Town and South Africa. These excursions replace conventional conversation classes with experiences that immerse students into the very fabric of Cape Town and its people. Besides the cultural experience, the main focus lies on students gaining confidence to speak the English language and to become global communicators. During the past ten years, Kurus English has always strived to improve its language programs and services to ensure high quality English language tuition to its students, while also providing an unforgettable experience in South Africa. Kurus English is well- established in the South African EFL landscape and has become a proud member of Education South Africa (EduSA), the quality assurance association for the local industry. In addition, Kurus English is affiliated with Quality English, a globally recognized quality education association. Testimonials: “I visited Kurus English from mid-March to the end of April 2018 as part of a private time-out and spent a brilliant time. The lessons take place in small classes and are therefore very demanding. The teachers are highly motivated, well trained and are able to adapt the lessons flexibly to the participants. I got to know all the teachers and they all manage to create a great learning atmosphere. Also the composition of the class was absolutely ingenious in my case. My fellow students came from five different countries. We are still in regular contact with each other via Whats App. As an older participant (50 years old) I appreciated the age mix very much. In addition to the general lessons, I have also taken private lessons and have benefited greatly from both types of lessons. Special mention should also be made of the cultural activities on offer with joint excursions. Also the location of the school in the middle of Cape Town with many restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity is an absolute plus. AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 SWISS RIFLE CLUB CAPE TOWN SHOOTING CALENDAR 2019 SAPS Accredited Sport Shooting Organization under FCA 60/2000 No.1300070 AFFILIATED TO THE SWISS SHOOTING FEDERATION (SCHWEIZER SCHIESSSPORTVERBAND) SSV http://www.swissclub.co.za – club sections – rifle club.