Special Interest Groups
The special interest groups are listed below. You can click on a link to be taken directly to the group overview. To register your interest in any of the activities, please contact the office on (08) 8223 2539 or office@nullthegermanclub.com.au.
- Accordion Group "Elite" (Akkordeongruppe)
- Adelaide German Band (Brass and Reed Band)
- Adelaider Liedertafel 1858 – Men's Choir
- Bavarian Dancers (Bund der Bayern)
- Berlin Group (Berliner Insulaner)
- Bushwalkers Group (Wandergruppe)
- Card Group (Skatgruppe)
- Carnival Group "Adelaider Jungs" (Karnevalsgruppe)
- Chess Group "Victoria" (Schachgruppe)
- Classical Japanese Swordsmanship Group
- Fencing Group (Fechtgruppe)
- German Descendants Group (Deutsche Nachkommensgruppe)
- German Folkdance Circle (Deutscher Volkstanzkreis)
- German Folksong Choir (Deutscher Volksliederchor)
- Ladies Gymnastic Group (Damengymnastikgruppe)
- Philatelic Group (Briefmarkengruppe)
- Seniors Group (Seniorengruppe)
- Shooting Group "Falkenauge" (Schützengruppe Falkenauge)
- Table Tennis Group (Tischtennisgruppe)
- Tennis Group (Tennisgruppe)
Accordion Group "Elite" (Akkordeongruppe)
| Group leader | Mrs Gisela Flachsenberger |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8177 1792 |
| Conductor | Mr Carlo Anzellotti |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8264 1593 |
| Practice | Thursdays 7.30pm—9.30pm |
| Location | Club house, Hans Heysen Room |
The Elite Accordion Group was re-established in 1984 at the SAADV. We now have ten regular players, most of whom have been enthusiastic supporters for the last decade. The Accordion Group welcomes anyone interested in joining.
Under the dedicated professionalism of our Musical Director, Mr Carlo Anzellotti, the group has reached a high standard of performance. The repertoire consists of waltzes, polkas, marches, tangos, classical and general international music.
The group has performed at various venues such as the International Expo Wayville, Carrick Hill, Schützenfest, Wineries, garden weddings, nursery homes, retirement villages, shopping malls, bowling clubs, R.S.L. and other community functions as well as the events in the German Club.
Anyone wishing to know more about the Accordion Group or would like to make a booking please contact Gisela Flachsenberger.
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Adelaide German Band (Brass, Reed and Percussion Band)
| Group leader | Mr Wolfgang Fritzsche | |
| Contact | Ph./Fax (08) 8261 8662 | |
| Meetings | Mondays 7.30pm–10pm | |
| Location | Club house, Hans Heysen Room | |
The Band was founded in 1990 and is one of 22 Groups in the S.A. German Association. The purpose of the Band is to foster traditional German folkmusic and give audiences some of the joy Band members experience when playing it. Our conductor is Peter Hutchings. |
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Adelaider Liedertafel 1858
| Group leader | Mr Peter Reeh | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8264 7195 | |
| Web | www.alt1858.org | |
| Choir practice | Tuesdays at 7.30pm | |
| Location | Club house, Carl Linger Hall |
The 'Adelaider Liedertafel 1858' (ALT1858) is a men's choir singing mainly German songs
at various community gatherings and festive days at our headquarters, the SAADV. Our conductor is
Jonathan Bligh, and at full strength we number 44.
Apart from being the oldest German-singing choir, the ALT1858 is the oldest continuing male choir in Australia. Our origins date back to 1844, only eight years after the colony of South Australia was established by Governor Hindmarsh. But it was in 1858 that a committee established the choir which still exists today. We perform mainly German operatic works and folksongs, but also have Australian, English, Welsh and American choral works in our repertoire.
ALT1858 is always keen to recruit new (younger) male singers, particularly first and second tenors. Whilst proficiency in the German language is obviously an advantage, it is not a prerequisite. If necessary, we will teach you to pronounce (as distinct from speak) German. In fact, the only thing you must have is a love of singing! We practice every Tuesday evening (except for a short recess over Christmas and New Year) at 7.30pm at the SAADV clubrooms. If you can hold a tune and enjoy singing, contact us, or simply turn up on Tuesday evening.
Bavarian Dancers (Bund der Bayern)
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Berlin Group (Berliner Insulaner)
| Group leader | Mr Heinz Wegner | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8248 1999 | |
| Meetings | First Tuesday of each month at 7pm | |
| Location | Club house, Main bar | |
The idea of having a special group for those members of the South Australian German Association who came from the city of Berlin was taken up in 1984 and eight members were present at the inaugural meeting. Since 1978 members from Berlin had organised the annual "Berlin Wall" and had helped with decorating the hall for that event, and from there it was only a small step to form their own group. The aim of the group is to preserve and foster Berlin humor, dialect and jokes for the enjoyment of everybody, whether a member of the group or not. |
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Bushwalkers Group (Wandergruppe)
| Group leader | Mrs Christel Kranich | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8262 4436 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vice Group leader | Mr Helmut Petrikowski | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8264 0314 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Club house | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are three groups of walkers and as a walker you can select a group to suit your level of fitness. Our A- Group tackles long, steep and often difficult walks between 11 and 15 km long. The B- Group walks between 8 and 12 km and the C- Group 6 km.in reasonable terrain. All of the walks are selected and led by competent, experienced Walk Leaders. Everybody brings his own table, chair and lunch and a thermos full of tea or coffee to the meeting place. At the end of each walk everybody is looking forward to have a rest and all three groups usually sit together in a big circle to have lunch and to exchange the latest news or gossip. Usually there are two, three or more members who celebrate their birthday. They bring a cake which is shared amongst those present. That is very much appreciated by all and adds to the attraction of our walks. We also have two Bushwalking Camps per year, lasting several days and they have taken us as far away as Apollo Bay, Healesville, Melrose, Bright, The Grampians, the Flinders Ranges and Yorke Peninsula. Once a year we have a “Family Picnic and Walking Day” where children have the opportunity to walk with us and where they can have fun together, after a short walk. Our group also maintains an approximately 17 km long section of the Heysen Trail near Myponga. Our volunteers have built bridges across creeks, boardwalks across swamps, styles across fences and they keep the walking track reasonably clear. For the last ten years our group has walked the Heysen Trail. It is our aim to finish the Heysen Trail next year. All agree: It is nice to go for that fortnightly walk, participate in camps away from home and enjoy the company of the other members of the group.
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Card Group (Skatgruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Klaus Hüttenrauch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8395 0017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meetings | Thursday's at
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| Location | Club house, Cafeteria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During the years 1954—1955 Viktor and Edith Kobienia started the Group of Skat Players, a very popular German card game. The beginners were on a small scale but the group met, as it still does today, every Thursday, and the competition Skat was played every fourth Sunday. There was not a lot of prize money involved but everybody had fun and a tasty meal was searved during the lunch break, cooked by members. After 1979 the group leader was Hildegard Clieves who ran the group with enormous energy and success. Hildegard is also the first lady ever to have won the SA Skat competition. Every year the group organises the "Skat Dance" and the group takes part in world competitions.
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Carnival Group "Adelaider Jungs" (Karnevalsgruppe)
Chess Group "Victoria" (Schachgruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Horst Pommerenke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8243 1091 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Club house, Hans Heysen Room | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Founded in 1960 under the leadership of Gerd Turon, and Horst Pommerenke being the present group leader. The group had its peak in the sixties and seventies, but membership has since declined. The name of the group "Victoria" comes from Queen Victoria, but the name is also used in German. The group has at present 15 active players and it has to be specially mentioned that not only the members are great "mates" but that their wives also have good contacts to each other.
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Classical Japanese Swordsmanship Group
| Group leader | Mr Danny Mayman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8239 0788 Mob. 0418 821 940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meetings | Wednesdays 7pm—8.30pm, Sundays 11am—12.30pm (Sundays only when German Club open, Members only.) |
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| Location | Club house, Friedrich Jahn Gymnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JAPANESSE AND GERMAN LINKS: Engelbert Kaempfer (1651—1716), a German doctor in Dutch service in Japan and author of the celebrated History and Description of Japan (1777—1779), admired and described Japan as the "Germany of the Orient". Strong Japanese and German links date from 1881 with the rising influence of Doitsugaku (German studies) in Japan and an increasing orientation toward Germany for models in law, education, and economic and social policy. Similar historical links are illustrated in the article "Kindred Spirits, The Art of the Sword in Germany & Japan" published in Journal of Asian Martial Arts (1997). In Japan today, as part of the annual celebration of the New Year during December, performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony ring out across Japan in a chorus of "Freude!" (joy). It is always sung in the German language, which requires long hours of rehearsal for Japanese amateur and professional choirs. In Tokyo alone there were about 50 performances of the Choral Symphony. There were sometimes as many as six shows in one day, and at the Suntory Hall-two different orchestras performed the piece at daytime and evening shows on Christmas Day. Nationwide the number of renditions will top 140 in the season as a whole, which means that on an average day there will be five performances somewhere in Japan.
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Fencing Group (Fechtgruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Fred Piep | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Vice group leader | Mr Brian Grossmann | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The modern Olympic sport of fencing can be enjoyed by both sexes and all ages. If you want to improve your coordination, balance, flexibility, reactions and mental agility while also enjoying the challenge of combat, fencing is for you. It really is a fun way to gain both anaerobic and aerobic fitness.
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German Descendants Group (Deutsche Nachkommensgruppe)
| Group leader | Dr Ian Hamstorf OAM, BVK | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8373 1673, Mob. 04 1249 2151 | |
| Meetings | First Sunday of each month at 5pm for approx. one hour | |
| Location | Club house | |
From 1838 large numbers of German speaking people settled in South Australia. These pioneer settlers and their descendants have made a significant contribution to the development of South Australia. As a result of two world wars and the feelings these generated, much of this important history has been blurred. A small group of German descendants met on 10th September 1980 to establish a German Descendants' Group within the S.A. German Association. The objectives of the group are: to contribute to and foster the culture and traditions of our forebears who came from Germany and to be concerned with the preservation of the German heritage and history in South Australia. The group ensures that in displays, historical compilations and exhibitions the contribution of the Germans and their descendants since 1838 is not forgotten or overlooked. |
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German Folkdance Circle (Deutscher Volkstanzkreis)
| Group leader | Mrs Elke Supple | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8276 6629; 04 0519 4840 | |
| Web | www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/josephk/SAGFD | |
| Meetings | Sunday's 4pm—6pm | |
| Location | 1st Sunday of each month: German Club, Friedrich Jahn Gymnasium. All other Sunday's: Donauschwaben Club, 29 Bower St. Woodville | |
What's coming up? Also this year get ready for "Heads Down Bingo". Even if you're an avid Bingo player or a first timer, you're sure to have a great night with us. There'll be lots of major prizes, including cash prizes. Our first bingo night had to be cancelled due to the "heat wave" (we apologise for any inconvenience) and the next one is on Sunday 3rd May 2009. Lastly if you haven't heard, our group is planning another Dancing Tour to Germany, for 2010. This will be the third time we've done an overseas tour. If you'd like to know more, or to know how to be involved, again, please get in touch with us. More details can be found on our website: follow the link above. What do we offer new members?
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German Folksong Choir (Deutscher Volksliederchor)
| Group leader | Dr Jane Boroky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8272 9262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Club house, Carl Linger Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ladies Gymnastic Group (Damengymnastikgruppe)
| Group leader | Mrs. Christel Piep | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Practice | Mondays at 7.30pm, Wednesdays at 11am | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Club house, Friedrich Jahn Gymnasium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It all started in 1965 with a few ladies getting together to keep fit. The group became so popular that it had seventy members in the 1980s who enjoyed healthy exercise and some aerobics all to stimulating music. The first group leader was Mrs. Bihar, followed 1966 by Mrs. Selma Ebel who acted in her position with love and dedication until 1995 when Mrs. Christel Piep took over. Of course we must not forget to mention the instructors who keep everybody "on their toes". They are Traudl Meinhardt for the Monday section and Hannelore Tebeck for the Wednesday section. The group also enjoys social functions like birthday celebrations, luncheons and outings. Once a year the group stages the very successful "Bunter Nachmittag" ( The variety afternoon) with coffee and homemade cakes for everybody including the public to enjoy.
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Philatelic Group (Briefmarkengruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Klaus Hüttenrauch | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8395 0017 | |
| Meetings | Second and fourth Monday of each month at 7.45pm | |
| Location | Club house, Wolf Blass Weinkeller | |
Are you interested in stamp collecting and would like to meet others who share your interest? Are you a beginner and would like some ideas on how to get started in this interesting hobby? If so, you might like to come along and join us. You will have the opportunity to make new friends with similar interests, exchange information and ideas, trade stamps with other collectors throughout Australia via our Circuit Books, which provide an opportunity for collectors across the country to buy and sell stamps and associated items with ease and security, and – last but not least – bid for stamps etc. to add to your own collection at our in-house auctions. Founded in 1965, Werner Pohl was its first group leader and is leading the group again now. There have been other group leaders in the meantime and they all have faithfully carried out the original programme of the foundation committee. There are collectors specialising in German material but other countries, in particular Australia, are collected, too. A highlight every year is the Christmas Party for members, their families and friends which traditionally is not only a time of meeting and talking but also continuing the more serious tradition of Christmas. For the 100-year celebration of the SA German Association the group organised a tremendous exhibition, auction and sale of philatelic items of interest. |
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Seniors Group (Seniorengruppe)
| Group leader | Mrs Herta Trivanovic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8337 3137 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meetings | Tuesdays at 1pm: first and third Tuesday of each month "Teppich-Kegeln", second and fourth Tuesday of each month "Bingo and games", on a fifth Tuesday of each month "Specialties" |
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This group was the first ever for older members in any of the German Clubs in Australia. It was started in 1970 by Mrs. Brunnthaler and Mr. Lange. The group brings a lot of fun to its members and there are so many willing helpers that it is hard to count them all. With 150 members in the 1980s it was the largest group within the SA German Association. Although many members have passed on, others are joining all the time and keeping up the tradition.
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Shooting Group "Falkenauge" (Schützengruppe Falkenauge)
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Shooting clubs were established in Europe soon after the development of guns in the 14th Century. This long tradition was curtailed after World War II when the Allies prohibited the use of firearms in Germany. Many Germans turned to air weapons in order to continue their centuries-old 'King Shoot' and hunting traditions, and this new form of shooting was quickly developed and taken up world-wide. From a general meeting, the first Committee was elected and the Air Rifle Association of Australia (ARAA) was born. There are currently 29 clubs affiliated with the ARAA. Although many of these have connections with German or Austrian Clubs, membership is open to all and comprises more than half non-German shooters. Fees vary from club to club, and most groups charge an annual fee for ammunition, targets etc. Club rifles are usually available for members' use. ARAA membership and insurance is around AU$ 20. Basic membership and club equipment usage will cost less than AU$ 100 a year. As proficiency and interest increase, personal gear such as boots, gloves, jackets and rifles can usually be bought second-hand.
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Table Tennis Group (Tischtennisgruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Sef v. d. Nieuwelaar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8356 1436 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Our Table tennis group has been part of the SAADV since 1960. We have approximately 20 loyal members, ranging from teenagers through to veterans and from beginners through to members ranked in Australia's top 100. We practise in the Friedrich Jahn Gymnasium on four tables, generally followed by a few drinks in the bar down stairs. Our group is associated with Table Tennis SA and a number of our members compete in their winter pennant competitions. We also organise quite a few social activities with our annual BBQ, exchanges with other clubs and our Christmas dinners being the highlights of the year. All Table tennis enthusiasts, whether beginner or "pro", are invited to come and see us for a trial.
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Tennis Group (Tennisgruppe)
| Group leader | Mr Ray Brandt | |
| Contact | Ph. (08) 8370 5580 | |
| Playing times | Tuesdays 10am—1pm: Ladies Day Wednesdays 10am—1pm: Seniors Day Saturdays 10am—1pm: Social Day Saturdays 1pm—5pm: Competition Sundays 9am—12noon: Social Day |
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| Location | Parklands | |
From a humble beginning in 1958 the club developed into a reputable force with four tennis courts and five competitive teams playing in the Southern Districts Tennis Association. We now have two synthetic grass courts and play tennis more often than ever. The courts are situated on Greenhill Road, Wayville, opposite Annesley College with excellent change room facilities. New members are always welcome. |
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The 'Bund der Bayern'
was established in August 1959 by Mr Heinz Brueckner. He and several other Bavarians
formed the 'Edelweiss Schuhplattler' group of the SAADV. After only two short months of relentless
practice the group made its first public appearance. Popularity of the 'Edelweiss' group increased
with appearances at the Tanunda Weinfest, the Festival of Arts and also through the television media.
The first 'Bayern Abend' in 1960 was held in the old club house of SAADV, this was the start of
the Bavarian 'Gemütlichkeit' we now know in Adelaide.
We are a group of almost 100 men and women, ranging in age from 60 to 90 with a few exceptions. We are reasonably fit. We are all members of the South Australian German Association who enjoy walking through the countryside. We meet every second Sunday for a 9 am start at a predetermined spot. We walk for approximately 3 hours, usually in Conservation-and Recreation Parks, on bush tracks.

























IAIDO. The Classical Japanese Art of Drawing the Japanese Sword is practiced today as a method of self-development, which allows you to develop your character and spirit and requires imagination and concentration. Iaido is an art that appeals to many who are looking for something deeper than a set of fighting or self defence skills. Both men and women are encouraged to join. We have been training in the German Club Gym and demonstrating at the German Club Open Day and Schützenfest since 1999.




















The
German folk Dancing group has been around for a while, in fact for 45 years!
So this year on Sunday 17th March 2009 we'll be celebrating our
45th Anniversary. Our last reunion party was a hit with the old and
newer members, and this one is brewing up to be even better! If you'd like to
find out more about this special celebration please get in touch with us.























Shooting is one of the few sports that has been
represented at every modern Olympic Games. Air Rifle shooting had an enormous response
at the first World Air Weapons Championships in Seoul, South Korea. Ten thousand
spectators watched this event in the mid 1970s, and this has ensured that a separate
Air Weapons competition is now a regular feature of the International Shooting
Calendar. The Brisbane Commonwealth Games and the Los Angeles Olympics have established
Air Rifle as a major World Sport.

















