22
Mar
2010
Tourism in Germany: What to Do, See and Say on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m.
We hope you will join us on Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. for our next program, "Tourism in Germany: What to Do, See and Say." Reminiscing on travel experiences or exploring future excursions can seem like a welcome mini-getaway. This presentation will share some ideas for destinations and activities in the south of Germany (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg) as well as some helpful words and phrases for you to get by on your next trip to Germany, Austria and/or Switzerland. This event will be hosted by Bryan Schmid and is free for members and free with museum admission for nonmembers.
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A few spots still open in our German Language Classes. Sign up today! Class start next Tuesday the 23rd.
German Level I
NonePrerequisite: Date: Meets Tuesdays afternoons starting March 23 - June 15 (No class April 20.) Time/Location: 5:00-6:30 pm at the German American Heritage Center, 4th floor Cost: Members: $75 for the course and $20 for the manual; Nonmembers: $95 for the class and $20 for the manual Text: Chapters 1-4 of German - a Self-teaching Guide (available through the museum). Vocabulary topics: greetings, introductions, telling about yourself and your family, useful expressions, numbers (measurements, currencies, sizes, temperature), food, restaurants & eating, hotels and overnight accommodations. Lessons may include additional topics as needed. To register call 563-322-8844. German Level II Prerequisite: German I or some basic knowledge of German language.
Dates: Meets Tuesday evenings starting March 23 - June 15 (No class April 20.) Time/Location: 7-8:30 pm at the German American Heritage Center, 4th floor Cost: Members: $75 for the course and $20 for the manual; Nonmembers: $95 for the class and $20 for the manual Text: Chapters 5-8 of the text German - a Self-teaching Guide Available through the museum. Vocabulary and conversation topics: Numbers, telling time, train and air travel, shopping, health care, & going to the doctor in Germany, entertainment and recreation. Lessons may include additional topics as needed. To register call 563-322-8844. |
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ALL ABOARD! Join us for a day trip to historic Kalona, Iowa on Monday, May 3, 2010 . Reserve your spot soon!
Time: 7:15 a.m.-5:35 p.m.
(Bus departs/returns at the German American Heritage Center) Cost: Members $55; Non-members $65
To reserve your spot for the trip, call 563-322-8844 before April 26. We encourage you to register soon, as space is limited.Includes transportation by motor coach, family style lunch in a farm house, and tours. Lunch will be in a farm house and served family style. Lunch will include roast beef, noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread, relish, pies and ice tea or coffee. Description: Relive the 1800's when you visit the Historical Village with its 13 authentically restored buildings. Throughout the day you'll travel the scenic back-roads with our guides and experience a new sense of the hard work and family ethic that continues to mark the Amish way of life. We will explore Kalona Historic Village and Quilt & Textile Museum. Also enjoy a visit to the bakery, shops and general store. During the trip, you will also have an opportunity to watch a live horse auction as well. Watch demonstrations such as noodle making and cheese making, and traditional crafts including woodworking. |
