Teutonia Männerchor in Pittsburgh (Deutschtown), PA

Summer Closing

Teutonia Männerchor — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:21:30 +0000

THE TEUTONIA WILL BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING AND RESTORATION FROM Sunday, June 30, 2013 UNTIL Tuesday, JULY 23, 2013.

In Memoriam

Teutonia Männerchor — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:17 +0000

The Teutonia mourns the passing of Life member Austrum Strauss on April 26, 2013. Member William T. Lange, Jr. (Tom Lange) died April 30, 2013. Auxiliary Member Charlotte M. Angros passed away March 29, 2013.

Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

“66″ League News

Teutonia Männerchor — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:05 +0000

Our 2012 / 2013 season came to an end on May 10, 2013. The champion for the second hold of the season was decided in the last three hands dealt on the last night. Jeffrey Bauer was the champion followed by Iris Konecny coming in a very close second place. One point behind Iris was Herky Kramer in third place. Rounding out the top ten for prize money was: Bill Simunovic, Bob Smeresky, Don Sabo, Denise Imhof, Jack Burke, Bill Bohr and Beverly Stout.  High single night money went to Bill Bohr.

The year end banquet was held on May 17th, and the players along with their guests enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared and served by the Club’s staff.

We will begin playing pot games on Friday nights throughout the summer when the club is open. These games are non-league and are open to everyone.

Have a wonderful summer, see you all in September,
Bill Benzer

New Video Projector in the Ratskeller

Teutonia Männerchor — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:27 +0000

A Very Special Thank You to Tom Drucis!

Tom Drucis donated a new projector and screen as part of our newest addition in the Ratskeller. The huge screen with projector will enable us to view videos and special events, such as European Soccer and showing videos of Singers events, such as the recent Choral Tour of Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. The Tour videos were taken by our Videographer Tom Uhler. Tom was able to have these DVD’s available for a small contribution and was able to present the Teutonia Building Fund with a check for $700.00.

We are extremely fortunate to have members who with their contributions benefit all our members.

Pool League News

Teutonia Männerchor — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:22 +0000

Tom Lang racking up pool balls.

On Tuesday, April 30th, our pool league suffered the loss of our dear friend and co-chairman Tom Lang. Tom had been an active member of our league for ten years and he will be sorely missed.

The pool league has just completed its 30th year and we commemorated the season’s end with our annual awards dinner on Monday, May 6th.

Our Champion this year was Steve Mortimer who won a tight race with second place finisher, Greg Slavik. Third place went to Bill Elers. The League has been a great source of enjoyment and camaraderie for, not only the players, but also those who came to kibitz and join in friendship and conversation.

This League has resulted in fishing trips, golf outings, and camping excursions throughout the years, as well as the Tuxedo Nights, Western Nights and Hawaiian Nights that that have been a part of our regular Tuesday night events. We have a great group of guys from all walks of life, and we all truly appreciate the venue that this Teutonia Maennerchor has provided for all these years.

For the Pool League,
Fred Kunz

A Special Thank You to our Kitchen Staff and Waitresses

Teutonia Männerchor — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:47 +0000

As we have lost our Chef recently it was a difficult time for a while, but fortunately the club has people who are willing to go that extra mile to help out when times are tough. Our former Chef Ron Masucci and Inge Horder-Krasicki who both have handled the Kitchen in the past stepped forward to bridge the time until a new Cook/Chef can be found. It is also a great help that our waitresses headed by Marie Schmitt made sure that dinners were served and the reputation of the Teutonia was upheld as the place who adds that special German touch to our meals. All of them deserve a great big “Dankeschön”. Next time you are at the club for dinner make sure you tell them how much we appreciate them. You might also add a little extra to the tip, including our loyal bartender Chuck.

Aus Sängerkreisen

Teutonia Männerchor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:46 +0000

The Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18 was a wonderful musical event. All the Choruses did their utmost in providing choral music at its best. Besides our own Teutonia Choruses we especially enjoyed the Kinder/Jugendchor who earned enthusiastic applause for their performance. Our special guests from Lancaster, the Liederkranz Hobby Chor had the audience in their grip by singing songs which brought everyone to schunkel and hum along. The Hobby Chor also enjoyed Dinner and all were impressed with our Teutonia. Our Friends, the Schweizer Männerchor Helvetia, under the direction of Steve Lipnichan and also the Bloomfield Liedertafel directed by our own Ed Helgerman had wonderful performances. It truly was an exceptional fine performance by all singers.

The Teutonia choruses also had the opportunity to thank Charlotte Pilewski with a nice hanging flower basket and Ehren Urkunde for 20 years of being our Pianistin.

2013 Teutonia Radler / Bike Tour

Teutonia Männerchor — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:04 +0000

Since last year’s Radler Tour through Pittsburgh was such a huge success., we’re planning yet again to saddle up and see the sights of Pittsburgh. We have tentatively picked Saturday, August 17, 2013.

Details need to be worked out for the trails we will be riding and we will get together sometime in early July to finalize everything. But it’s not too early for you to indicate if you would like to participate. This will give us an idea how to plan going forward.

You can contact the Editor, Willi Banzhaf at wbanzhaf@verizon.net or phone: (724) 523-6311.

Last year’s event in video:

Can you lend a hand for the Annual Clean-Up?

Teutonia Männerchor — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:52:46 +0000

The club will be closed from June 30 through July 23 for the Annual Clean-Up. Volunteers are needed for various jobs, cleaning, grounds keeping, weeding, general labor, furniture moving, etc. The club will close right after the Annual Radish Night on June 29. While you are at the club please sign up for a few hours of help or you can call our Hausmeister Rege at 412 321-6807, leave your name and phone number and he will get back to you.

Thank You Chrissie for serving the Teutonia

Teutonia Männerchor — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:02 +0000

Chrissie Wagner Meyer has been growing up in the Teutonia. She was brought to the club at a young age and still today is a member of the Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein. She is an active dancer and also plays the accordion for the group. Chrissie became a part time waitress and bartender in 1977 and then when called upon was promoted to Manager of the Teutonia in 2008. She held this position till just a few months ago. Chrissie has earned our respect and admiration for serving the Teutonia for all those years; she truly exemplifies the best in our members. For her contributions to the Teutonia we are indebted to her and now wish her the best for the future. She now will devote more time to her son Christopher and also will be able to spoil her husband Jared who also has served on the board as well as being a singer and musician, playing with the Hauskapelle for years.