Time for our annual picnic!  It's for members and their family & friends.  It's at our usual place, Jaycee Park in Troy.  

Here's the schedule for Sunday, September 15:

• 1 pm -- Set up for the picnic -- come and help or just come and watch and chat with friends
• 2 pm -- Meeting (we'll keep it short!)
• about 3 pm -- Food!!

Bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Club provides the Wurst, buns, condiments, and refreshments (beer, wine, water, soft drinks).  $10/person.  Pay when you arrive.

If you haven't already signed up, please call Annette Edelhauser (248.840.1953) by Sept. 12 to let her know how many will attend.  Friends and family of members are welcome!

Where:  Jaycee Park, Long Lake Road between John R & Rochester

After many years of driving all the way to Romeo to attend the annual Gedächtnismesse (memorial mass), we have a new church home! Here's the scoop:

Erwin, Fred, and Rick met with the priest at St. Michaels Catholic Community about holding our service there. St. Michaels is right across the street from the GACC Hall!  The mass will be at 2 pm. Afterwards we'll go across the street to the GACC Hall for the luncheon.  We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share with others. The club will provide the bread, cold cuts, and beverages. The cost is $10/person.  All those in our German/Austrian/Swiss community are welcome to attend. 

St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes, Sterling Heights

GACC Hall, 40450 Hayes, Clinton Township

You'll need to let Annette know that you're attending so she gets the right amount of food.  More on that closer to the date.

Other than location, the Messe will be the same as before with the beautiful music and tribute to those members who have passed away. And of course, food and Gemütlichkeit.

We were certainly blessed to have St. Clements of Rome Church in Romeo be our host for so many years. It was a lovely place to hold our yearly memorial. We'll always remember our years there.

Carl John Fina, September 11, 1932 - May 20, 2024

Carl Fina, age 91 passed away on May 20, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Katharina.  Both Carl and Katie have been long-time members of the Edelweiss club.  He was a loving father of Christine Holmes and John and Eric Fina.  He was a proud grandfather of Tyler Fina.

He joined Edelweiss in April 1973.  He received a Goldenes Edelweiss in 1990.  Throughout his years as a member, Carl was always willing to pitch in and help.  He readily assisted his wife Katie in the kitchen, and cooked in the sausage booth.  He participated in the Volkstanz Group and was a flag carrier for Edelweiss and the Austrian Society.  He was also a member of the GACC.

A Memorial Visitation will take place Thursday, June 6, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Road (between 24-mile road and 26-mile road) until time of his Memorial Mass at 10:00 am.  Donations are welcome to the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Wishing strength, comfort and peace to the Fina Family and loving memories to hold in their hearts.

LINK TO FUNERAL HOME

Hilda Langegger, January 1936-March 2024

We are sad to announce the death of Hilda Langegger, who passed away during the month of March 2024.  Private memorial/funeral services will be arranged for her immediate family.

Hilda was the daughter of George and Frieda Reidt, long-time members of Edelweiss.  She was a member of Edelweiss since May 1954.  Hilda was awarded the Edelweiss Ehrenmitglied award in 1993.  In 1999 she became the GACC German American of the Year.

Our deepest condolences to Hilda’s family and friends.