COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning is held at DESY on every second Thursday of the month in the Lounge of Guest House I (tel. 8998 43 76) from 10H00 to 12H00. It provides an ideal opportunity to meet new and not-so-new members of the DESY community. Drinks and snacks are offered. Children are welcome but we suggest you bring a few toys to keep them occupied.
All DESY women and wives are invited to our next Coffee Morning which will be held on Thursday, 9 November 1995.
The hostesses this month will be Sole Cruz (Spain) and Doris Rembser (Germany).
Everyone is welcome -- especially newcomers!
Should anyone be interested in organizing a future coffee morning, could they please contact one of the editors (see back page). Thank you!
PLAYGROUP
Are you new to DESY? Do you want to meet new people, exchange or receive information? If so, come to the DESY Kindergarten/Playgroup House on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 09H30 to 12H00 or call the Kindergarten & Playgroup House between these times on 8998 27 80. There are plenty of toys, sandpits and playground equipment and an international group of people speaking many languages. Although the playgroup is primarily intended for mothers with young children, any newcomer should come and gather useful information from those attending. Drinks are provided and a small contribution of DM 2.- is asked for each visit or DM 10.- per month.
The playgroup is run on a voluntary basis: if you are a regular visitor, please take the initiative once in a while to obtain the key, prepare the drinks/snacks, get the outdoor toys out (weather permitting) or help clear up at the end of the morning. The last person leaving the premises should make sure that both the playgroup building and the hut where toys are stored are locked.
An up-to-date list of those who regularly attend the playgroup, including addresses and telephone numbers is available on request.
For more information please call Candy Palkovic.
MONTHLY CALENDAR
* Ladies Night Out: Join us for an enjoyable evening at the "Goa Indian Restaurant", Thursday 16 November at 19H30, Blankeneser Landstr. 4 (northwest corner of Blankeneser Landstr. and Sülldorfer Kirchenweg, near Blankenese S-Bahn). A few parking spaces are available behind the restaurant. Please call Nancy Hunter by 14 November so she can make a reservation. The editors welcome suggestions for future nights out at reasonably-priced restaurants.
* The B I S T R O in the Guest Centre is OPEN Monday to Friday from 18H00 - 23H00 approximately (food service until 22H00), Saturdays and Sundays from 9H00 to 12H00 (breakfast), and from 17H00 to 19H00.
Happening in November in the BISTRO:
11 November : Backgammon evening from 16H00 to approx. 19H00. Please call Mr. Krause 8998.4180 if you wish to participate.
18 November : 2nd Billiard competition "DESY-BISTRO", start 15H00, starting fee 10.- DM, prizes for the first 4 winners. Please call Mr. Krause if you plan to participate.
24 November : 2nd DESY-BISTRO video evening at 20H00. Films are projected on a large screen. About 30 people saw the 1st one. The film for November will be announced later.
Check future events on the World Wide Web at desy.datebook and desy.activities.
* Laternenumzug: On the 10th of November at 6:30 p.m. we will have a"Laternenumzug" (lanterns) in the DESY neighborhood area. We will meet at the DESY kindergarten at 6:15 p.m. After our "Laternenumzug" we will have some punch for the parents and some hot apple cider for the kids. For more information call Gudrun Frässdorf-Limberg.
* Baby Playgroup: New! Wednesday afternoons beginning in November, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A chance for the little ones (18 months or younger) to take over the floor and be social. Also a chance for moms to share the joys, tears, and tips of those first months. A great place for expecting moms to hear about the German experience from those who have just been through it. Cost to be discussed by group and established in December. Questions? Call Shari Weisend. Please note this is in addition to the Playgroup which already meets (see page 1).
* German Conversation Evening: Looking for a relaxed setting to practice your German? Join us November 30, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Elisabeth Claviez, Mindermannweg 73, 22609 Hamburg. All levels welcome (adults only). Please call Elisabeth or Nancy Hunter to let us know if you will attend.
* Qui a envie de parler français? Nous sommes un groupe qui se réunit de temps à autre pour parler en français de tout et de rien, histoire de rafraîchir ou d'entretenir des connaissances de la langue, ou simplement de passer un moment agréable ensemble.
Celles (ou ceux) d'entre vous qui souhaiteraient se joindre à nous seront les bienvenus. Prochaine rencontre fixée au vendredi 10 novembre à 20H00 chez Malgorzata Jabukowska, Grubenstieg 14, 22549 Hamburg. Un léger repas sera offert. Prière de vous inscrire auprès de Malgorzata jusqu'au mercredi 8 novembre.
* An American Thanksgiving in Hamburg ! Thursday, 23 November, 18H00.
Please see attached registration form with all the details.
* The ELBE Kino, Osdorfer Landstrasse 198, Alt-Osdorf, bus stop Langelohstrasse Nord (lines 184, 187, 189, 39) is showing films in the original soundtrack once a week:
Wednesday 1 November: "The Piano" (OmU) at 18H00 and 20H30
Wednesday 8 November: "While you were Sleeping" (OF) at 18H00 and 20H30
Wednesday 15 November: "Farinelli " (OmU) at 17H50 and 20H30
Consult the Thursday edition of the Morgen Post for additional November films.
* English Bazaar on Saturday 18 November from 11H00 to 15H30, at St. Thomas à Becket Church, Zeughausmarkt 22, 20459 Hamburg. English and Indian food, books, greeting cardsgifts, raffle, children's corner nd much more ... (admission free, free car parking).
* Bazaar at the Botanical Garden canteen on Sunday 26 November from 11H00 to 16H00, entrance through the main gate on Ohnhorststrasse (the way will be marked from there). Items for sale include handmade floral Christmas decorations, dried flowers, evergreen branches, pine cones, bird feeders, photos, as well as coffee, tea, "Glühwein" and home-made cakes.
For more information, please call Ms. Weisser.
* The Actors Studio, New York, presents "At the Bottom", a contemporary adaptation of Maxim Gorki's "Night Asylum", starting on 8 November at 19H30. Josephine Zilberkweit has offered to get tickets for those interested to go on that day. Please call Josephine on 8998 3401 by 3 November at the latest. Further performances on 10-12 November at 19H30, and on 14 &15, 17-19 November at 20H30. Place: Kampnagel Fabrik, Jarresstrasse 20-24, 22305 Hamburg. Cost DM 28,-
* Flea Market: SCHENEFELD - MiniMall, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 3-11 on 5 November.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DESY Kindergarten news: After lengthy discussions and much effort, it has been concluded that it will not be possible to offer a German-language Kindergarten at DESY at this time. The new building is being made available to the current Playgroup and existing DESY Kindergarten for their programs. Actual dates for moving into the new building are still being determined and will be announced.
Anyone interested in Scottish country dancing ? For further information, please call Doris Youngman.
New Kindergarten/playgroup in the area is opening on 23 October for children from 3 to 6 years. Address: Hellgrundweg 6. Please call Ms. Schatz-Quast for more information tel.: 83 62 68.
Christmas cards in aid of St. Thomas à Becket church funds will be available from Cathrin Schierholz, DESY housing service as of 6 November 1995.
Is anyone interested in reading and discussing English books once a month ? For further information please call the number listed in the attachment.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Language classes
There are several language classes offered by DESY including English, Technical English, French, Russian, Spanish and German. The Italian course for beginners will be closed at the end of June due to lack of participants. The German-for-foreigners classes are held at the end of the afternoon. For further information, contact Frau Lüscher between 14H00 and 18H00, Monday to Friday at 8998 27 68. Should you have difficulties reaching Frau Lüscher, please send her a note (address: MPY, Zimmer 454) explaining which course you are interested in, where you can be contacted and she will get in touch with you.
The DESY Bridge Group meets approximately once a week for a friendly game. The day of the week varies depending on how many players are available, the date of the next game always being determined during the game the week before. The group consists of about 25 players, from good and experienced to people who are just starting to play the game. More information about the group, its members and bridge in general can be found on World Wide Web under the URL http:/zow00.desy.de:8000/-uijter/Desy bridge/Desy bridge.html. Henk Uijterwaal phone is 3133.
Cinemas in Hamburg which regularly show films in English or other original languages are the following: ABATON, Allende-Platz 3 (near the University), CITY, Steindamm 9 (near the Hauptbahnhof), ZEISE Kinos, Friedensallee 9 (Altona), METROPOLIS, Dammtorstraße 30a, STREITS, Jungfernstieg. Look out for the programme in the Hamburger Abendblatt every Thursday. OmU means original with subtitles, OF means original (no subtitles). The FAMA cinema (Luruper Hauptstraße 247) occasionally shows films in English.
Keep fit at the Verein Aktive Freizeit, Bertrand-Russell-Straße 4, tel. 897 711 and 895 594. The distinct advantage of this centre is its proximity to DESY. There's a sauna, swimming pool, fitness studio, yoga, gymnastics class for mothers (with a babysitting service at the centre) and umpteen other interesting programmes.
Another possibility is Sport Welt, Holzkoppel 2, 22869 Schenefeld, tel. (040) 830 60 06. Membership of the club is cheaper for those using the facilities between 07H00 and 17H00 mid-week (no restriction for Saturday and Sunday). A babysitting service is also available from 09H30 to 12H30 Monday - Friday. Why not have a look!
A brochure from each sport centre is in the Playgroup file and can be consulted during Playgroup hours (see first page).
Discover Hamburg with the "HAMBURG CARD". Single Day Card DM 11.80 (1 adult + max. 3 children), Group/Family Day Card DM 24.-. (max. 4 adults + max. 3 children). Includes unlimited transport and up to 30% reduction on city tours, harbour tours, free entrance to 11 Hamburg museums. There is also a Multiple Day Card covering several days and costing DM 23.80 (1 adult + max. 3 children) or DM 38.- for Group/Family Card (max. 4 adults + max. 3 children). Enquire at the Tourismus-Zentrale Hamburg, at all Tourist-Informationen, at ADAC (automobile club), some hotels, Theaterkassen (ticket agents) and travel agents. If you need to take public transport more than twice on a given day, it may be less expensive to buy a day-card (Tageskarte) for DM 7.50 which is valid from 09H00 onwards. The unlimited day-card (starting before 09H00) costs DM 8.90. These can be bought from bus drivers or at S-Bahn stations.
Longer opening hours : Please note that on the first Saturday of every month, the large stores are open until 18H00.
The DESY Guest Office regularly receives copies of "The Hamburger", a monthly information booklet for residents and visitors written in English. You're welcome to go and pick up a copy.
If you have a reasonable knowledge of German, buy a recent publication called "Kind in Hamburg" which gives a multitude of activities for young children and covers such diverse subjects as play areas, nutrition, au-pair possibilities, where to have a teddy-bear repaired and museums of interest for children. It's available from bookstores (DM 19.80) and a copy is available for consultation at the playgroup.
Are you an American citizen or have you lived in the United States? If so, then you'll enjoy joining the American Women's Club of Hamburg to meet other interesting women and take part in activities designed for homemakers as well as professionals. For a sample copy of our monthly magazine (full of information for newcomers or old-timers!) and membership information, call Jill Jacobsen.
The American Women's Club publication to help newcomers become familiar with Hamburg and German customs "Bloom where you are Planted", usually available at the Guest Office, is being updated and is expected to be available once more sometime this fall. We'll advise you when further copies are received.
If you are looking for inexpensive second-hand items, try "AVIS Annoncen" which is published on Tuesdays and Fridays. It costs DM 3.50 and is available at newsagents and supermarkets which sell newspapers.
Used household appliances - AMIN - at Stresemannstrasse 313 (Hof), tel. 850 83 95, has used refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers and stoves. They deliver to your home on a cash on delivery (COD) basis (cash or eurocheque) and give a three month guarantee. It `s on the 111 bus line, stop Schützenstrasse Mitte. Their sign faces toward downtown and says "An- + Verkauf neu + gebraucht", and from there you pass through a red brick arch with a "Behrmann" sign over it and look for a down flight of stairs on your left.
The Aktion Kinderparadies, at Kibitzweg 23, tel. (040) 830 28 29, behind the Schenefeld Stadtzentrum is a large playground open from 09H00 to 12H30. Children from two years of age through six may be left in the care of child minders for DM 1.20 per hour. If a first child over two years of age attends, they will also consider taking a sibling under two. Mothers are welcome to stay with their children but are still expected to pay for use of the facilities/toys. Limited parking places are available.
The Elbe-Einkaufszentrum has a Kindergarten available to shoppers on the second floor (take the lift close to "Toom"). Children from three years of age can be left free-of-charge for up to two hours. The Kindergarten is open from Tuesday - Friday from 10H00 to 13H00 and from 15H00 to 18H30, and on Saturday from 10H00 until closing time without interruption.
The police of Hamburg has published a leaflet in several languages with important information for people who want to buy a second-hand car. Please contact the editors if you would like a copy, or ask at your local police station.
You can get a subscription to the Guardian Weekly, 164 Deansgate, Manchester M60 2RR, England. Subscription rates: Europe 6 months: [[sterling]] 24.-, one year [[sterling]] 47.-.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
If there is anything of interest happening in your area which you would like to share, or if you have any information that you would like to appear in next month's newsletter, please contact Martine Pasche Wagner, internal DESY mail F, or Nancy Hunter, internal DESY mail c/o B. Parker, MPY. The deadline for the December issue is 27 November 1995. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
Should you wish to receive a regular copy of this Newsletter, change address or no longer wish to receive the Newsletter, kindly inform us as soon as possible so we may make the necessary amendments to our mailing list.
The DESY newsletter is produced monthly by volunteers in co-ordination with the Guest Office. Since the present editors are sometimes out-of-town, we would like to hear from anyone with an interest to help with the workload and if necessary, assume responsibility for publication during our absence. Having a computer at home helps: access to a Macintosh is essential.
This publication is intended primarily for family members of newcomers to DESY, to Germany and to the German language. The opinion expressed in this Newsletter is not necessarily that of DESY. Information included is correct at going to print, but it can happen that information subsequently changes. We would therefore suggest that you call in advance to check and avoid a fruitless trip.
Editors:
Martine Pasche Wagner / F
Nancy Hunter c/o B. Parker/MPY