COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning is held at DESY on every second Thursday of the month in the Lounge of Guest House I 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, 14 December 1995.
The hostesses this month will be Betty Meinke (Germany) and Jitka Novakova (Czech Republic).
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!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
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. For more information please call Candy Palkovic.
Baby Playgroup: New! Wednesday afternoons, 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. The Baby Playgroup will meet for the last time in 1995 on 13 December, and resume meeting on 3 January. Questions? Call Shari Weisend.
Reminder to all who use the playgroup building: The building is used by many people and it is very important to clean thoroughly before leaving. Please read the guidelines posted in the building, and make sure all toys are put away where they belong, trash is cleaned up, and floors are swept and mopped (when necessary) before locking up. Thank you for your help!
MONTHLY CALENDAR
* Ladies Night Out: There will be no meeting in December. We will meet again on 25 January for a pot-luck dinner. Details in the January newsletter.
* Lasst uns Hamburg Entdecken! - Discovering Hamburg! NDR Television Studios. A glance behind the sets. Among other interesting topics, we will hear about how the Tagesschau gets produced. When? 6 December, 12.00 - 17.00. Where? Main Gate at DESY. We will get together and ride the bus to the NDR Studio. Cost: DM 7 per person for tour, plus bus fare. Contact M. Eichler by Monday 4 Dec. if you are interested. Additional outings around town are being planned - walking tours and more. . . further information in January newsletter.
* German Conversation Evening: There will be no meeting this month, but plan to join us in January. Details in the January newsletter.
* 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 jeudi 18 janvier 1996 chez Astrid Wander, Rudolf Breitscheid Str. 63A, 22880 Wedel. Un léger repas sera offert. Prière de vous inscrire auprès d' Astrid jusqu'au mardi 16 janvier.
* 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 6 December: "Much Ado About Nothing" (OF) at 18H00 and 20H30
Wednesday 13 December: "Smoke" (OF) at 18H00 and 20H30
Consult the Thursday edition of the Morgen Post for additional films.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Arrival! Nancy and Tanaji Sen welcomed the arrival of Roshan Karoly Dhruva Sen on Nov. 16. Roshan tipped the scales at 4000 grams and was 54 centimeters long. He joins big sister Mira. Congratulations!
DESY Kindergarten News: The new building is undergoing final preparations to make it ready for use. Upon its completion, it will house the Playgroup, Baby Playgroup, and International Kindergarten at DESY (the existing English language kindergarten). An Open House will be held once everything is ready; see January newsletter for the exact timing.
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. The BISTRO will be closed over the Christmas holidays.
New Kindergarten/playgroup in the area opened in October for children from 3 to 6 years. Address: Hellgrundweg 6. Please call Ms. Schatz-Quast for more information.
Anyone interested in Scottish country dancing? For further information, please call Doris Youngman.
Is anyone interested in reading and discussing English books once a month ? For further information please call.
Playmate needed: Louis Lowe is looking for another 9 or 10 month old friend to play with, once a week at his house and once a week at the friend's house. Please call Kerstin Lowe.
For sale: Renault 5 Campus, year 1987, km 89.000, TÜV 07.96, 33 KW/45 PS, accident free, non-smoker, radio, cream colour, in good condition. Price DM 3.300.- to be discussed.
For sale: Pfaltzgraff Stoneware, complete set with serving pieces; Scout Backpack, brand new (DM 60, original price DM 150); transformers, different sizes; Bosch freezer in great condition (DM 50); toaster oven, 1 month old (DM 70). To give away: alarm clock and hair dryer. Please call Andre Gächter before 18 December.
Wednesday, 6 December is St. Nikolaus - the tradition in Germany is for children to receive some fruit or chocolate on this day. St. Nikolaus actually comes round in the night between 5 and 6 December, leaving a small present in a stocking or boot prepared for him by the children. . . .
USEFUL INFORMATION
Language classes
There are several language classes offered by DESY including English, Technical English, French, Russian, Spanish and German. 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 larger stores are open until 18H00. In December (until Christmas), these stores are open all day every Saturday.
Looking for quality meat at reasonable prices? Try Oppermann at Schnackenburgallee 28, near the Volkspark Autobahn exit. This is a wholesale meat shop but individual customers are welcome, Monday through Friday, 7.00-15.00.
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 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.
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.-.
NEWS FROM THE GUEST OFFICE
The Christmas Cards from the English Church are still available from Cathy Schierholz.
Immunizations against POLIO, Diptheria and Tetanus are offered free of charge from Gesundheits- und Umweltamt, Jessenstr. 19, Altona; and Schulaerztlichen Dienststelle Lurup, Luruper Hauptstr. 164 (3 Floor) on January 10, February 14, March 20, April 17, November 13, 1996, between 16 - 18.00.
The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL has a BOOKSHOP which is open on the last Wednesday in the month, from 8.45 - 15.15.(Please call in advance to make certain they are open! Tel: 883 00 10)
They have mainly children's books, but also books for adults, and it is also possible to order books that are not in stock!
FRAU KEINSBERGER, Steenkamp 4 22603 HH Tel: 89 16 28, restores and repairs oriental rugs.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT EXTENSIONS WILL BE PROCESSED FOR THE LAST TIME BEFORE CHRISTMAS ON TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER AND WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER AND WILL BE TAKEN TO THE AUSLAENDERAMT ON THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER.
THESE PASSPORTS CAN BE COLLECTED ON THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER.
IN JANUARY 1996 THE PASSPORTS WILL BE TAKEN TO THE AUSLAENDERAMT FOR THE
FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THURSDAY, 11 JANUARY.
THE GUEST OFFICE WILL REMAIN CLOSED BETWEEN DECEMBER 23 AND JANUARY 2.
DESY HOUSING SERVICE (CATHRIN SCHIERHOLZ) will be open on Friday, December 22 and will reopen on January 8.
THE RETURN OF NOT FULLY USED TELEPHONE CARDS: The DESY post office now offers - apart from its service to purchase telephone cards, stamps, etc. - to take back the telephone cards bought at DESY by short term guests. The remaining value will be paid back in cash. The telephone card's value and validity will be checked by a readout device. The post office is free to decide which card to take back for resale. The telephone card should show however minimum remaining value.
SEASONS GREETINGS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE FROM THE GUEST OFFICE TEAM!
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 December 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