SWISS AMERICAN SOCIETY LUCERNE - ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021 

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Hotel des Balances, Weinmarkt, Luzern

It's that time of year again, let's gather for SASL's Annual General Assembly and Brunch.

Please show your support and join us for this annual meeting commencing at 10:00 and followed by a delicious Brunch.

This is a Member only event - the cost for Brunch is as follows: 

• Adults including age 14                         CHF 35.00
• Children including age 13                     free

Child care will be provided during the meeting.

RSVP by latest Thursday March 12th by purchasing your tickets and making your payment by bank transfer.  For questions please contact us at events@sasl.swiss or call Ruby 079 292 59 75.

The Voting Agenda and the Order of Business will be sent with the invitation email for downloading.  Please note that the minutes from the 2019 GA can be found on the SASL website in the Members Only section.

We look forward to seeing you at Hotel des Balances for an enjoyable brunch. 

SASL July 4th Picnic

Sunday July 4th from 11:00-16:00 at Ruderclub Reuss, Alpenquai 31 

Come celebrate the 4th of July with SASL Members and Friends! 

Let's meet up again to enjoy some freshly grilled McDonald's burgers with all the trimmings. Add to the spirit by wearing RED, WHITE & BLUE (optional) and don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses and beach towel.

We ask you to bring a family size salad or dessert for all to enjoy.  Drinks can be purchased at location and supervised entertainment for kids will be provided by SASL.

Fees – cash payment collected on site, no show policy:

SASL Adult Members:                 CHF 20.00

SASL Members 11-15 yrs             CHF 15.00

SASL Members  1-10 yrs             Free

SASL Adult Guests:                     CHF 30.00

SASL Guests 11-15 yrs                 CHF 20.00

SASL Guests  5-10 yrs                 CHF 10.00

Limited to 50 persons.  Register by no later than Tuesday June 29th via Email: events@sasl.swiss or call Ruby on 079 292 5975.  Your registration must include following:

• Name of attending adults

• Names & ages of all young adults & children

• Contribution of family size dessert or salad (salads must arrive before 12:00 for start of lunch)

• Advise availability to assist with the set-up (at 9:00) or clean-up (15:30–16:00)

Wild Blueberry Picking 

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Some of the best local wild blueberry picking lies just a short drive from Luzern outside of the little village of Schoried/Alpnach. These berries freeze very well so you may be eating them clear into 2021! Come along for a breath of fresh air and your daily dose of antioxidants.

What to bring:

• Containers for your blueberries (plastic buckets or tupperware containers)
• Appropriate clothing (long pants are not a bad idea given the underbrush but you'll be fine in shorts as well)
• Good walking shoes (if they are waterproof even better!)
• A picnic lunch, drinks and whatever else you will need for an enjoyable day in the woodland glades.
• Sausage or other meat for the grill: We will be making a fire and you can grill up what you bring

What you should know:

This is a remote & rustic location. Toilets are only available in Schoried.

Your Blueberry Spirit Guide: Luke Bragg will be leading this expedition and can be contacted at +41 79 175 7011 or by email at lucasbragg@gmail.com

Please sign up and let Luke know, who is coming and how many people (plus ages of children) by email.

Please find more info about When & Where with this following pdf.

Art Event - Today you are the ARTIST

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Restaurant Prizzi Luzern

In one hand a glass of wine, in the other a paint brush.

Something wonderful occurs when a group of people get together and fell free to have fun with paint. Add a glass of wine or beer and it is positively festive. We often, as adults, forget that it is important to be creative, that it is proven to be beneficial to our mind and our spirit. No experience necessary and you can keep your "masterpiece" to impress your family and friends!

Come experience the special feeling of being an artist, let your emotions flow and witness your creativity come to life. Martin Sullivan, our very own SASL ARTIST and instructor will guide the group through each step of the painting. 

All supplies are provided and included in the price (canvas, easel, paint, brushes, aprons). Be aware, paint may end up on your cloths, so dress appropriately.

Come early to start with a Apéro or even enjoy a delicious dinner. The Prizzi restaurant opens at 5, kitchen at 5:30 pm - order your Pizza ARTE or Pasta ARTE incl. salad for Fr. 28.00.

Fees for Art Event:

• Prizzi Luzern - painting "Lucerne" - 6. October:                     CHF 65.00

Registration  (limited space - this is a "public event with participants other than SASL members) and will be complete with your payment ahead.

Please register here and purchase the correct number of tickets. For questions please contact Connie at newsletter@sasl.swiss or phone 078 696 01 11

More info about Art & Chill

Yes, Jack o'Lantern might be around!

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Members and guests welcome!

You can pick your preferred pumpkins from a big stock, you pay depending on the size, carve and be creative and have fun with your family and friends.

The Buhlmann family will provide warm menus and drinks, you can order on-site this year to make it convenient.  

Please bring your own Jack O’Lantern carving supplies, including:

• Small - medium sized sharp, pointy knife or a special pumpkin carving saw (SASL and the farmers will not be held responsible for any accidents)
• A large spoon, melon baller utensil or scoop for scraping out the pumpkin insides
• A pumpkin stencil pattern, downloaded from the internet, or bring your own design
• Disposable gloves, hand wipes and paper towels
• Sticky tape to secure your stencil paper onto your pumpkin

IMPORTANT: No thumbtack or nails are allowed on the ground - too dangerous for the cows! Please pay attention to this!

Reservations will be complete with the following information:

First and Last names of all attending. 

Sign-up deadline is Saturday 17th October

Please send an email to Rachel at events@sasl.swiss

www.kuerbishof.ch - driving directions to the farm

Menu choices you can order during or after carving directly at the farm:

• CHF 6    Fam. Mühlmann’s delicious special recipe Pumpkin soup with homemade bread
• CHF 7    Choice of homemade brown Pork Sausage or white Veal Sausage with bread
• CHF 11    Choice of homemade brown Pork Sausage or white Veal Sausage with French Fries
• CHF 4    French Fries
• CHF 3    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake

** bring cash to pay for your food, drinks and pumpkins at the event

31 Oct 2021: Halloween - Trunk or Treat

Saturday October 31, 2021  -    18:30  to  22:00

LiLi Centre Luzern

Everyone is welcome!

Come and have a spooky good time with the whole family! We will be decorating the trunks of our cars in celebration of Halloween, as well as handing out sweets to the little ones. Don't forget to wear your best costume as we will be having a costume contest for both adults and kids!

Where:

• LiLi Centre, Alpenquai 40a, 6005 Luzern

Schedule:

• 18:00 - 18:30  -  Decorate cars (Pre-Registration required with: ursula@hotmail.de - to ensure enough parking spaces are reserved)
• 18:30 - 19:30  -  Trunk-or-Treating and "Best Of" Contest Prizes about 19:30
• 19:30 - 22:00  - Adult After Party (drinks available for purchase at the LiLi Centre)

Cost: FREE!

Things to Bring

• Car to decorate, plus Halloween decorations
• 4-5 bags of candy to pass out
• Flashlights, pumpkins, spooky music (anything to set the mood)
• Trash bags to clean up after the event

Prizes Awarded

• Best Decorated Car
• Best Costume Adult
• Best Costume Kids

RSVP for this event with email to Ursula at ursabel@hotmail.de 

Event will be cancelled only in case of severe weather.

Join SASL Members and Friends Holiday Luncheon

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at Gasthaus Rössli, Dorfstrasse 1, Adligenswil

The Rössli will welcome us to enjoy a Thanksgiving menu with a touch of Christmas spirit, in a cozy private setting allowing for social distancing with a private dining experience.

The following meal will be served (buffet-style not possible):

Mixed salad – egg, onions and croutons

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Roasted turkey breast

Ragout of turkey leg with gravy

Mashed potatoes

Spinach and carotts

Each table will include: gravy, sweet potatoes and green beans with bacon and the waiter will offer second helpings.

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As we cannot bring our own dessert, you will enjoy Rössli's

Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream 

Fees include water, coffee & tea:

• Adult Members:                              CHF 60.00
• Adult Guests:                                  CHF 70.00
• Members & Guests age 11-16:     CHF 30.00
• Children 10 and under:                 CHF 10.00

Registration deadline: Sutarday, November 21st by 12:00

Register by purchasing your ticket below.

For questions email: events@sasl.swiss or contact Ruby.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

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10:00 - 13:00 at the Hotel Schweizerhof

It's that time of the year to come spread the Christmas cheer with your family and SASL friends. Join us at SASL's annual jolly family event, guests welcome too.

The Hotel Schweizerhof will host us once again to a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet brunch as we prepare to welcome our special guest with his sleigh filled with treats for the kids, while we sing our famous Christmas carols.

Fees:

• Adults                                         CHF 35.00
• Children 7-16                            CHF 18.00
• Children up to 6                       CHF free
• Adult - guests                           CHF 50.00
• Children 7-16 - guests             CHF 30.00
• Children up to 6 - guests        CHF 10.00

Places will be reserved on a first-come first-served basis, please book early by latest November 22nd.  Children supervised activities will be sponsored by SASL.

Please purchase correct ticket, make payment in advance of event by ebanking (find bank slip on website event-page)

Contact Ursula by email: events@sasl.swiss if you have any questions.

SASL Christmas Party!

“Tis the Season” to Eat, Drink, Dance & have a Merry good time!

 Join us for a Holiday Celebration

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Kreuztrotte Meggen - Zunftstube - Gotthardstrasse 2

Price includes a 3 course dinner, soft drinks, a selection of wine & beer, music and entertainment:

• Members           CHF 80.00
• Guests                CHF 95.00

 Schedule:

• 18:30     Apéro & welcome
• 19:30     Dinner
• 21:00-00:00   Party & Dance the night away

Enjoy a fun evening with friends - Registration deadline December 7th

If you have questions contact Ruby by Email: events@sasl.swiss or call 079 292 59 75

Please make payment in advance of event by ebanking

Join us for Switzerland's traditional winter dinner in a warm chalet setting

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Rigi Hütte, Hotel Seeburg, Luzern

Enjoying Fondue and Raclette is not about the food, but about the company and the hours spent with a group around a pot or oven with melting cheese, time spent chatting and sharing stories, while keeping warm during the cold winter nights!  Come join us for this Swiss tradition in the Rigi Hütte at the Hotel Seeburg Luzern, where you can enjoy Fondue and Raclette.

Fees:

• Adult Members: CHF 38.00
• Adult Guests:      CHF 48.00

Dinner price includes a glass of wine for a New Year cheer, cheese Fondue and Raclette, and different side dishes. Price does not include the option of a salad, soup, or dessert.  Drinks are ordered and paid separately.

Registration Deadline by February 13, 2021 (limited space) 

Please register here and purchase your tickets. For questions please contact newsletter@sasl.swiss

Please purchase correct ticket, make payment in advance of event possibly by ebanking.

Choose Fondue or Raclette when purchasing ticket below.

SASL Classic Movie Night at Luke's home cinema

Next date to be announced!

Home Cinema Bragg, Seeburgstrasse 45 (near Hotel Seeburg)

Meet at Bistro Curling at 15:00

Movie to be announced!

On Saturday, February 22nd, the SASL Classic Movie Night returns with a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock classic NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959). Starring Cary Grant, Evan Marie Saint and James Mason, this film takes us across the United States in a wild tale of espionage, mistaken identity, femme fatales and the suspense and action Alfred Hitchcock is famous for. It's a movie that stands the test of time and has spurned countless imitations in the 60 years since released. Watch the original for the first time on the big screen! 

Attancance will be capped at 15 people so please register soon.

Contact: Luke Bragg  lucasbragg@gmail.com