If you weren't one of the fortunate members attending our annual Oktoberfestthis year - YOU MISSED a great gathering of 66 members and friends!

Of course, at Jim and Karalee Heilman's garden setting, we had the perfect venue, with soothing sounds of running water over their rock waterfall amidst a backdrop of tall pines and sculpted greenery and German polka music in the air. A major collection of German steins, filled with floral arrangements including colorful fragrant roses, were instantly enjoyed as we entered the rear garden area. Thanks to Mimi Mattock for creating and providing one of these floral/stein centerpieces at each table as well as the serving area.

...and THEN there was the food! A tip of the chef's hat to Bob Ghiglieri, Jim Heilman & Tom Snook for their expertise in grilling! We heard nothing but RAVES about the best sausages, the best homemade German potato salad, the best cabbage - and oh that hot apple pie!! There were many going back for seconds! - how could one resist!!