SWISS AMERICAN SOCIETY LUCERNE - ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023 

Members only event

Sunday, May 7 - 2023

Place and Time to be confirmed

SASL's Annual General Assembly, please show your support and join us for this annual meeting

SASL July 4th Picnic

SASL Members and Friends are invited to the 4th of July celebration. Location and Date July 1st or 2nd to be confirmed.

SASL August 1st Event 

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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.

Golf Family Fun Afternoon

Sunday, September 10 - 2023 - tbc

14:00  Meet in front of Restaurant Oase

14:15  Driving Range

15:15  Pitch & Putt 

Come join for a fun afternoon of Golf on the public Pitch & Putt! Golfclub Oberkirch, Am Hofbach 2, 6208 Oberkrich
 

Tiger Woods, Rory Mcllroy, Scottie Scheffler and friends are calling!

SASL invites members and friends to take part in this fun and unique experience! Beginners and experienced players are welcome, (children over 10) come and discover your new talent or impress us with your golfing skills during an afternoon on the golf range.

Tee times (starting times) are reserved at 3 pm on the Short-Play 9-holes on Pitch & Putt Golf Course, we will start with some practice putts on the green and hit some balls from the tee on the driving range.  Your private instructors, Martin and Connie Sullivan will take you through this 3-hour golf experience.

FEES:

• Adults:                            CHF 22.00
• Kids (up to 17y)              CHF 12.00
• Family (2adults/2kids)    CHF 50.00

Pay Cash at Door (please bring exact amount); No-show policy applies

PRICE INCLUDES:

• 2-3 Golf clubs (bring your own if you have)
• 9 holes on Pitch & Putt Golf Course (approx. 1.5 h)
• Golf balls on Driving Range to practice

GOLF ATTIRE:

Best to wear sneakers (you don't need golf shoes), adequate outdoor clothing (no blue jeans) and a hat/cap is recommended - don't forget to bring a bottled drink, you will need it during the round!

Register by latest September 10, 2022 by "purchasing" a ticket below or by email.  If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Connie at Email: newsletter@sasl.swiss 

Hike and Lunch Engelberg

Sunday, September 23rd 2023 - tbc

10:00 meet at Brunni Bahn Talstation, Engelberg

12:00 lunch at Restaurant Fluehmatt

- Limited attendance 15 persons!

Come join SASL members and friends to enjoy the fresh mountain air surrounded by the scent of nature in the beautiful region of Engelberg! 
 
Our private tour guides, SASL members Radka and Jim (new member) will lead you on a one hour “moderate level” hike.  The trail is suitable for families with children, partially rocky, parts are exposed to the sun and parts are in the woods, it is well maintained with benches along the way for those who wish to stop and enjoy the view.
 
The best part of the climb is reaching the Fluehmatt restaurant, this cozy mountain chalet will be host to a well-deserved lunch offering a children’s playground.  Highly recommended is Fluehmatt’s special Engelberger Älplermagronen or wild boar bratwurst (food & drinks paid individually).
 
Be prepared:

• Payable parking is available at Brunni Bahn Talstation
• Car pool options will be offered depending on attendees
• Children are welcome under parental supervision
• Wear hiking shoes and take hiking poles
• Don’t forget your sun hat, sun screen & water

 
Register by no later than September 2nd via email: events@sasl.swiss

For any questions or if you wish to find out about other hiking options in this region, please contact our expert Jim Tiffany on 079 530 79 85.
 
Your hiking team is looking forward to welcoming you for this adventure!

SASL Classic Movie Night at Luke's home cinema

Next date to be announced!

Home Cinema Bragg, Seeburgstrasse 45 (near Hotel Seeburg)

The SASL Classic Movie Night returns MOVIE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

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

Contact: Luke Bragg  lucasbragg@gmail.com 

Yes, Jack o'Lantern might be around!

Saturday, October 21st 2023 - tbc

11 am - 3 pm

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 15th October

Please send an email to Yvonne at membership@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 2023: Halloween - Trunk or Treat

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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: tbt - 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 - tbt

Event will be cancelled only in case of severe weather.

Join SASL Members and Friends for a Thanksgiving Luncheon

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - tbc

Landgasthof Rössli Adligenswil

11:30 - 15:00

SASL's Thanksgiving tradition continues! The Landgasthof Rössli Adligenswil welcomes us this year to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch in a cozy private setting

SASL will offer a welcome Apéro, followed by a meal served buffet-style, price includes:

Mixed Salad Buffet

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Roasted turkey

All the trimmings

soft drinks / water / coffee and tea / dessert

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Wine available to purchase

Please bring a typical American dessert to share - as is our tradition 

Fees :

• Adult Members:                              CHF 70.00
• Adult Guests:                                   CHF 80.00
• Members & Guests age 9-16:       CHF 30.00
• Children 8 and under:                    CHF 10.00

Registration deadline: Saturday, November 12th by 6pm

Register by purchasing your ticket below

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

The Nutcracker by the The Dance Center Luzern

Come enjoy A MAGICAL Fairytale Ballet filled with Christmas spirit for the whole family!

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Aula Kantonsschule Alpenquai Luzern

Entrance Fees:

Adult SASL Members                           CHF 25

Children Members (9-16 yr)                CHF 10

Children Members (1-8 yr)                   Free 

Adult SASL Guests                                CHF 35

Children non-Members (9-16 yr)       CHF 15

Children non-Members (1-8 yr)         CHF 10

Program:

13:15    SASL Families and Friends meet at Aula Kantonsschule

14:00  Show begins

15:00  Show ends

15:15   Surprise visit for SASL children

15:30  Program ends

15:45  Optional individual cost / enjoy some drinks and an early dinner

The ballet, performed by SASL Corporate Member, The Dance Center Luzern, is set on Christmas Eve where family and friends gather in the parlor to decorate the beautiful Christmas tree in preparation for the party. Once the tree is finished, the children are summoned. They stand in awe of the tree sparkling with candles and decorations…then the magic begins!

SASL families have reserved seating.  After the show a "special guest" will make a surprise appearance and bring SASL children a touch of Christmas spirit!

Registration by latest Monday November 28^th please send an email to events@sasl.swiss or contact Ruby 079 292 5975 for any questions.

SASL Christmas Apéro - Holiday Cheer

Saturday, December 16th 2023 - tbc

at Winter Wonderland KKL Luzern

“Tis the Season to be Jolly"

 Join us for a Holiday Apéro, a special gathering for members and friends.

KKL Weihnachtszauber Luzern - up on the roof, overlooking the beautiful city lights of Lucerne

Price includes a Glühwein, Prosecco or what your heart desires and Apéro:

• Members           CHF  25.00
• Guests                CHF  32.00

Entrance: look for the stairs on the right side of the entrance of the KKL - following Winterzauber, up to the roof.

Enjoy a joyful evening with friends - Registration deadline December 10th - by signing up here, sending an email to newsletter@sasl.swiss, or contact Connie on 078 696 01 11

Payment by TWINT to 078 696 01 11 - mention your name and number of people please

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

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Titlis Hütte, Hotel Seeburg, Luzern

Enjoying Fondue and Raclette is not only about anxiously waiting for your cheese to melt to enjoy a delicious dinner, it's mainly about spending time together chatting and sharing stories while keeping warm near the fireplace during a cold winter night! The Titlis Hütte will host us for this cozy evening - with Fondue again!

Fees:

• Adult Members: CHF 45.00
• Adult Guests:      CHF 52.00

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

Registration Deadline by January 25, 2023 (limited space) 

Please register here to purchase your tickets. Payment by E-banking or Twint (Ruby 079 292 59 75) is required in advance to secure your space.

For questions, contact newsletter@sasl.swiss

SASL 2023 Curling Event

Sunday, tbd

Curling Küssnacht am Rigi , Ebnetweg 3, Küssnacht

Come join for a fun afternoon of Curling (adults only). Experienced and beginners welcome, if you've never tried it, this is your opportunity to take part in a unique experience of this challenging sport!

The rink is reserved for SASL with private lanes and instructors who will lead us step by step with an introduction to the sport, safety and basic techniques, making us qualified enough to compete in teams. It may be an introduction to your future sport talent!

Fees:

• Adult Members:              CHF   55.00
• Adult Guests:                  CHF   65.00

Pay cash at door, no show policy applies.

Price includes:

• Rental of Curling facilities and equipment, including shoes
• Private lanes and qualified Curling instructors

Optional - at your own costs:

After our Curling workout, you are invited to join for a well-deserved group dinner, more information will be provided to those who register.

Register by latest February 27, 2023 by sending an email to events@sasl.swiss. If you have any questions or need further information, contact Ruby at 079 292 59 75