The Estonian movie, December Heat will be screening in Australia on the World Movies channel this December.

Synopsis

“Estonia’s lavishly produced historical action drama is based on actual events of a failed Communist rebellion on December 1, 1924, seen through the eyes of young newlyweds Tanel and Anna, who are intervened by the Bolshevik putsch as they attempt to relocate from Estonia to Paris.

With the threat of communist terror a distant memory, the young republic of Estonia has become consumed in its everyday life. Eager for a fresh start and new beginnings, young soldier Tanel sells his wife Anna’s fur coat for train tickets and resigns from the military corps, and makes plans for a promising life in Paris.

On the morning of their departure, the capital Tallinn is taken over by members of the Commintern in an attempt to stage a Communist coup, an event that will determine whether the country remains independent or becomes a part of the Communist Empire. When the attack strikes, Tanel becomes trapped and Anna is taken hostage by a leader of the Commintern, a man she also shares a past with. When Tanel manages to escape, he goes forth to pursue the freedom of his country, his life, and his new wife from the rebels.”

Synopsis courtesy of World Movies

Screenings

Sunday 06 December 8:30 PM

Monday 07 December 3:30 AM

Monday 07 December 2:45 PM

Saturday 12 December 6:55 PM

Trailer (In Estonian)

The Melbourne Estonian Society Community Christmas Party
Estonian House, 43 Melville Rd West Brunswick VIC 3055
Sunday 6th December 2009 at 3.00 pm.

Children’s performances and Father Christmas.
Gifts for children can be brought along by parents before the start, to be given out by Father Christmas.

Traditional Christmas dinner, drinks and sweets – free to all M.E.Ü. “Kodu” members. Cost to non-members is $ 30.00.

You must register for dinner by 25th November with Bruno Metsar

The WA Estonian Association is having a Christmas gathering.  All Estonians, families and friends are invited to attend.

3pm Saturday 5 December, 2009

Honorary Consul Anu van Hattem’s home

11 Langsford St, Claremont WA

The Adelaide Naisring Christmas Fete, JÕULULAAT is on Sunday November 22 , at 2 pm.

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Eesti Maja , 200 Jeffcott Street North Adelaide SA 5006

Ginger cookies

Entertainment by Vikerkaar and the band Kolin and Kobin.

Stalls;-crafts,handmade Christmas cards, original jewellery,Coffee, sandwiches, cakes.

Come and Enjoy!

COMING EVENTS AT ESTONIAN HOUSE ( November, December, January)

ETHNOGRAPHIC HANDICRAFT GROUP
SATURDAY, 7. November 2009 at 2.00 pm.
Next meetings are: December 5, (last meeting this year) Next year March 6. 2010.

VIDEO AFTERNOON
SUNDAY, 8. November 2009 at 1.00 pm.
Featuring “Georg”. the interesting life story of Georg Ots, one of the most popular Estonian singers. also “Õnne 13”.

SENIORS’ CLUB
THURSDAY, 12. November 2009 at 1.00 pm.
Meetings are every month – 2nd and 4th Thursday at 1.00 pm.
Next meeting November 26 (last meeting this year). Next year February 10. 2010

LADIES CHOIR PRACTICE
WEDNESDAY at 7.00 pm.
For more information please ring 9439 4157 (Karin Adamson).
Next year after the summer break – in February

LADIES CHOIR 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY, 14, November 2009 at 5.00 pm.
Tickets $ 10.00 For reservations ring Arno Mikkor 9306 8782
Excellent smorgasboard dinner for $ 15.00.

ESTONIAN EXPATRIATES DAY
SUNDAY, 22. November 2009 at 1.00 pm.
Mati Viiul from Estonia is our guest speaker on Estonian folkmusik. No entry fee.
Estonian style food available $ 10.00, but you must order before the 10th November.
Ring Bruno Metsar 9836 0516
On the same day at 11.00 am. is the Memorial Church service at Fawkner cemetery.

ESTONIAN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY, 6. December 2009 at 3.00 pm.
Children’s performances and Father Christmas. Gifts for children can be brought along by parents before the start, to be given out by Father Christmas..
Traditional Christmas dinner, drinks and sweets – free to all M.E.Ü. “Kodu” members. Cost to non-members is $ 30.00. You must register for dinner by 25th November with Bruno Metsar 9836 0516.

CAFE – AUCTION
SUNDAY, 13. December 2009 at 3.00 pm.
You can buy delicious snaks, home made cakes tea and coffee.
Very exciting event where you might find something for yourself or a Xmas present for someone.
It is also possible to bring your own items for sale. A fee of 20% will be deducted from the bid price to cover costs. If you wish to place items for sale, these have to be delivered to Estonian House by 10th December latest so the catalogue can be prepared. For futher information contact Bruno Metsar
9836 0516. Come along – tell your friends- language is not a problem if neccesary the auction will be held in English .
All the profits from the café and auction sale will be donated to Estonian House.

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NEW MEMBERS
We welcome new members Ruth Haar, Phil Haar, Triin Vevers, Relika Arras.

WELCOME BACK AS A MEMBER
Frank Marshall.

RECENTLY DEPARTED MEMBERS
Arno Türno, Eduard Vann

RESIGNED FROM MEMBERSHIP AT OWN REQUEST
Ellen Puksmann

NEXT NEWSLETTER
The next newsletter will be published at the beginning of February. All items to be included in the next Newsletter must be sent to committee members by Thursday 15th January 2010, or to B. Metsar 5 Prowse Avenue Balwyn, Vic. 3103. Telephone 9836 0516.
e-mail: metsar@hotkey.net.au

WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ESTONIAN HOUSE

Sunday, 8.11.2009 1.00 pm. Video afternoon
Saturday, 14.11.2009 5.00 pm. Ladies Choir 50th anniversary Concert – Dinner Dance
Sunday, 22.11.2009 1.00 pm. Estonian Expatriates Day
Sunday, 6.12.2009. 3.00 pm. Estonian Community Christmas Party
Sunday, 13.12.2009 3.00 pm. Café – Auction

We have the unique opportunity to inform you that there is an event in North Italy that has been transferred to North Adelaide at Kalev on Jeffcott, here in Australia! The Adelaide Estonians have worked endlessly over the years to work out all sorts of complicated scenarios but at 23:55 on Friday September the 18th near the conclusion of Esto Pub Night 7 it was clearly recorded that the one and only Thomas Sarapuu was very quietly uttering the words: “I have a Plan….!!”

Yes, this immortal phrase signifies an event that is about to occur at “Palazzo Kalev on Jeffcott” on Friday November the 20th, also known as Esto Pub Night 8!

Well what can this mean? There have been some reports that either Matteo and or Cristiano Härm will be back in town to perhaps provide entertainment. The boys have had a well earned break. There will be a great pool table, cheap drinks at the bar and a friendly group of Estonians to catch up with or make you feel welcome if this is your first time back here in North Adelaide. A great trio of events has been in the planning. Previous entertainment has been carefully been recorded digitally, and can be viewed on You Tube by following the link:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Esto+Pub+night&search_type=&aq=f

If you have considered attending in the past and have been directed elsewhere at the last minute, this is the one not to miss! Now is the perfect time just before the Office Christmas Party season starts. Rumours from Thomas are that there still may be two or three bottles of Viru Valge left. The real concern is that this may be the last dish prepared by our internationally regarded Chef Kristina Lupp as she is travelling to France and Germany in late October to discuss opportunities for early next year! But do not despair, November is secure and she will be serving the Spaghetti Tallinnese recipe handed down by the Grandmothers of Matteo and Cristiano while spending time with them in Florence. So this certainly is an evening not to miss! These recipes have been adapted from Italian traditions to provide an Estonian twist and hence renamed Spaghetti Tallinnese. A rumour is also circulating that Tartumisu may be on the menu for desert. Kristina -we all can’t wait.

Again if you are brave enough to be on facebook you can see details by following the following link, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139510209351

Look forward to seeing you at Kalev on Jeffcott at 200 Jeffcott St. North Adelaide on Friday the 20^th of November from 7pm onwards.

This month’s video is Estonia’s 6th place entry in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Moscow early this year.

The Melbourne Estonian Society “Kodu” Ladies Choir will celebrate 50 years of singing together and performing for Estonians in Australia, on 14th November 2009 and you are invited to attended this very special concert.

5pm, Saturday 14th of November 2009
Estonian House, 67 Melville Road, West Brunswick VIC
Tickets $10.00
Food $15.00

“Kodu” began on 31st Jan 1959 conducted by Irene Haldma . In 1965 the choir was conducted by Maila Taimre for the next 15 years. In 1980 Ausma Taves Taves became the temporary conductor. 1982 Karin Adamson became the conductor and conducts to this day. Over the years the choir has performed on Independence Day celebrations,Baltic concerts and combined with the Melbourne Male Choir.

The choir has performed for Australian audiences participating in the concerts of International Red Cross,Australia Day Theatre Organ Society and many others.

There have also been dinner dances on various themes such as Cabaret, Carnival in Rio, Persian Market to name a few. The choir launched a LP record in 1971 featuring 13 songs and the ABC has recorded 12 songs for the Estonian radio programme.

Picnic Day

12pm, Sunday, 1 November 2009
Byarong Park, Mt Keira Road, Mt Keira
Cost: $15  includes bbq, salad, tea/coffee and pancakes.
Attendees requested to bring any other refreshments and boiling water as no tea/coffee making facilities available

Christmas Day Function

12pm, Saturday, 5 December 2009
Lutheran Church Hall,
Burelli Street, Wollongong
Cost: tba

This month’s video is a great time-lapse recording of the XXV Laulupidu / XVIII Tantsupidu 2009.

If you have a great video you would like to see featured, please contact us.

Sun 18.oct.09 (2.30 to 5pm) Estonian House

Open house reception and meeting with the Estonian Participants of the World Masters Games in Sydney, http://www.2009worldmasters.com .

Come and meet the 92 registered veteran athletes (aged 30s to 60s) from Estonia.

Free entry, all are welcome. Low cost bar service is provided with snacks and beverages (no BYO!). After the meeting walk to Darling Harbour for the Official Closing Ceremony of the Games, followed by a big street party with free access.

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KUTSE

VASTUVÕTULE EESTI MAJAS 18.10.09

Hea Veteranide Maailmamängudel osaleja,
Sydney Eesti Seltsil (SES) ja  EV Konsulaadil Sydneys on heameel tervitada kõiki Eestist registreerunud osalejaid ning kutsuda teid spetsiaalselt teie auks korraldatavale vastuvõtule Sydney Eesti Majja, kohtuma kohalike eestlaste kogukonnaga.

Koht: Eesti Maja (Estonian House), 141 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
(lähim rongipeatus on Central Station)

Aeg: Pühapäev, 18 oktoober, kell 14.30-17.00 (soovijad suunduvad edasi
Darling Harbourisse mängude lõputseremooniale – 1,5 km jalutustee)

Sissepääs: tasuta, avatud kõigile

Programm: tervituskõned, medalivõitjate austamine, uute tuvuste loomine ja vanade  tuttavate taasleidmine

Teenindus: töötab soodsate omahindadega baar, kus on saadaval suupisted, kuumad ja külmad joogid, sh vein ja õlu.
Soovime kõigile edu ja meeldivaid sportilikke elamusi algavatel Maailmamängudel ning loodame teid peatselt näha Eesti Majas!

Aivo Takis, Eesti Vabariigi aukonsul, Sydney, Austraalia

Peeter Muttik, Esimees, Sydney Eesti Selts

In association with the National Maritime Museum

Location: Museum Theatre, National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

Date: 10am – 12.30 pm, Monday 28 September 2009

Tickets: $39, bookings essential. Call WEA 9264 2781

Estonia has always held an important geographical position as a gateway between east and west and has consequently suffered from almost continuous occupation. Independence was achieved briefly before World War II but after invasion by Germany and Russia it took until 1991 until the country was finally free.

Maie Barrow will outline the history of Estonia, and describe post-war migration, with emphasis on Australia, Terry Kass wil tell the fascinating story of Australia’s first known Estonian Julius Sickler and Kulliki Poole will describe the intricacies of Estonian handicrafts.

After morning tea view a display of personal possessions of an Estonian couple who escaped before the war in the presence of their daughter Lisa Cotterill, and inspect samples of Estonian handicrafts.
Maritime Museum photo courtesy of Gestoso