CLUB HAS BARREL OF FUN.Byline: Annette Bailey Daily News Staff Writer The distinctive sound of ``Roll Out the Barrel'' filled the air along with the tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. smell of traditionally prepared German cuisine at the Westlake Women's Club Women’s clubs first arose in the United States during the post-civil war period. As a result of increased leisure time due to modern household advances, middle class women had more time to engage in intellectual pursuits. meeting Tuesday. Keeping in tradition with Octoberfest, the 75 members enjoyed a meal of sauerkraut, potatoes, and specially prepared German meats, and tapped their feet to the rhythmic sounds of the accordion accordion, musical instrument consisting of a rectangular bellows expanded and contracted between the hands. Buttons or keys operated by the player open valves, allowing air to enter or to escape. The air sets in motion free reeds, frequently made of metal. , fully enjoying their monthly meeting at the Westlake Inn. ``What we're trying to do is represent a different country every month - this month it's Germany, and next month it's Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. ,'' said Berniece Bennett, Westlake Women's Club program chairman and former mayor of Westlake Village. The band, clad in traditional lederhosen, is a regional one from Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , and appropriately enough, calls itself The Accordion Group of Santa Barbara; it is comprised of two accordions and a bass player, with members originally hailing from Switzerland and Germany. On this Tuesday, the club was not only celebrating German culture, but also happened to be marking the group's 30th anniversary as a Conejo Valley-based philanthropic and charitable organization This article is about charitable organizations. For other uses of the word charity, see Charity. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. . Dorothy Brockman, a 25-year member, lighted candles on a birthday cake, and enthusiastically started the singing of ``Happy Birthday.'' ``This is simply a delightful afternoon - just perfect,'' Brockman said. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos PHOTO (1) Earl Huff performs with his three-piece band at the Westlake Women's Club luncheon Tuesday. (2) Friedal Schadt plays the accordion during the luncheon marking the club's 30th anniversary. Andy Holzman/Special to the Daily News |
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