Then Again
Audrey Juds, a longtime resident of New Berlin, has worked over 25 years covering the city as a reporter, editor and columnist. Contact her at dajuds@att.net.
Lioness Champagne Breakfast, a favorite
The popular New Berlin Lioness Champagne Breakfast -- now in its 32nd year -- will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, April 19. It is held in the Holy Apostles School gym at 159th Street and National Avenue.
All proceeds from the event go to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Camp at Rosholt, Wis., for children and adults with special needs.
Each year the Lioness Club, together with the New Berlin Lions, provides a buffet that feeds an average of 600 to 700 people, according to chairman Chris Meyer.
Their shopping list usually includes 125 pounds of ham, 140 pounds of sausage, 30 pounds of scrambled egg bags, 12 cases of shredded hash browns, what seems like a ton of fresh fruit, and 100 plus bottles of champagne. Lioness members also are asked to contribute muffins and a dessert.
A favorite item is the fruit pancakes – over 1,000 of them – that are served with a vanilla sauce or syrup. Many items are available through local distributors.
That Saturday is set up day, for which about 30 Lioness and a dozen Lions are on deck in both the dining area and the kitchen. The men pitch in with the cooking and they also are in charge of opening the champagne as needed.
In addition to working in the kitchen, Lioness members are stationed at the serving table, cutting cakes, serving coffee and champagne or are helping serve items at a separate table for those who want seconds.
There also is a door ticket sales person, a greeter, several hostesses, plus a person to handle the raffle. Usually some Scouts help carry plates of food for the guests and help clear the tables.
When it’s over, there is a rewarding feeling that hopefully they again will donate around $2,500 to the Wisconsin Lions Camp. Also, the Lions know that the Lioness will return the favor when they run the soda operation at their State Fair corn roast stand.
Breakfast tickets purchased before the event cost $9 for adults; $2.50 for children under 12, and no charge for children under age 5. Tickets are available at the door for $9.50. For ticket information, one may call Pat at 262-786-4449, or Nancy at 262-786-5735.
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