Summer Hours
During the period of June 30 - July 17 and again August 09-14, our Club office hours will be: Monday through Thursday 9:30–12:30. Closed on Fridays.
Fun in French will meet on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30!
In this weekly class, we review grammar and aim to increase vocabulary in an informal, friendly, and supportive setting.
Registration is required - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with contact information for Denise.
Contact: Isabelle F. who can be found in our Membership Directory here..
Beginner's French!
Gillian is excited to start teaching a beginner's French class for those of you who are completely new to the language or those who might of had a few classes earlier in life.
In this weekly class, we will learn in an informal, friendly, and supportive group.
Please sign up on line so Gillian knows your coming.
Duplicate Bridge Tournament
The Bridge Leader is Jean-Hervé Favre.
For information and partner search this week, contact Barbara F.
Please buy your Bridge tickets from the Office or Welcome desk.
Join your fellow members for a drink before heading over to the Cathedral to enjoy access to the Cathedral towers and to admire the panorama during a full moon.
We will meet at the fountain at the Place de Bourg de Four at 7:30 to have a drink and chat and then head over to the Cathedral to purchase tickets for the tower tour.
The tickets are CHF 10 per person.
Partners are welcome to join.
Registration is not mandatory but would help with knowing how many people to expect. Thank you.
More information on Nocturnes of St. Pierre at www.fcsp.ch
Paper Crafting Group
Love all things paper?
Let’s get together and be creative. Angie will bring past card kits for us to make. This will be a chance to stretch your creativity, we can take the kits apart and use the pieces to make new cards or use the kits as is. All supplies and kits will be provided. There is no charge, however, there will be a donation jar to cover the supplies for those who wish to donate.
You must register up to two days before class so Angie can prepare the correct amount of paper crafts.
Contact: Angie Al Fakhouri here.
Luisa M if you think this level might be for you.
Interested in Mahjong but don't know how to play? It's not so difficult. We can teach you the game! But first have a look at the general game instructions https://www.coololdgames.com/tile-games/mahjong/hong-kong/
If you have played Mahjong before, it is likely our we play different than you. We have noticed that every club or household around the world plays a different version. Please click here to see our Mahjong House Rules, Winning Hands and Scoring.
RSVP by Monday at 18:00. The activity will be cancelled if we don't get a minimum of three.
Newcomers to the game, the game of mahjong is a bit complicated in the beginning so plan to play at least three times to start understanding the basics and improve from there.
If you prefer a video:
Lesson one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzYEP3wHG5M Lesson two: this is the scoring card which is good to print out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m79ilmHVIUM Lesson three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g09lNHzXh8M
Lesson one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzYEP3wHG5M
Lesson two: this is the scoring card which is good to print out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m79ilmHVIUM
Lesson three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g09lNHzXh8M
La Maison de Tara is a hospice offering an alternative to hospitalization for people in palliative care. Residents spend their final days in a non-medical atmosphere surrounded by warmth, care and tenderness.
Volunteers from the AIWC help to maintain a beautiful vegetable, flower and rose garden.
Registration is required - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through!
Any questions can be addressed to aiwcvolservices@gmail.com.
Bridge lessons for intermediate players. Usually the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Perfect your Bridge! - Come along to learn how to improve your game with a professional English speaking bridge teacher.
Lessons one or two Wednesday mornings a month - There is a 20CHF fee per lesson payable in cash directly to the teacher.
Please register for each lesson you plan to attend. Please only register if you are sure to attend. You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
If there are less than 4 registrants, the lesson may be cancelled.
Contact: aiwcactivities@gmail.com for more details and participation fees.
Bridge Tournament - Additional Session
Activities : aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Bridge for Pleasure
An afternoon of relaxed bridge, with a break for refreshments.
Please register!
Contact: Patricia R or Lilia M who can be found in the directory.
Colis du Coeur provides food and hygienic products for free to people in precarious situation. The distribution is customized to allow families from 3000 homes to choose what they need.
We will help to replenish the shelves of their distribution center.
There are several public transports nearby but a free parking is also available.
Registration is required - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through. There is a waiting list, so please register even if you see there are no slots left!
Contact aiwcvolservices@gmail.com. for more information and to get on the roster.
Do you love working with pins and needles? This activity is for those who work in any needle craft, including sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and even clothes repair. There is no specific instruction but lots of discussion and we are also happy to help you gain confidence with your practice! Come work on your project in the company of other women who love to do needlework while chatting.
Please register! You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
Contact: Gillian for further information.
Come and join us any time in the company of cheerful women. This class will give you the opportunity to practice your conversational English, and at the same time, you'll have a chance to pick up grammar tips and new vocabulary. New students should have a basic knowledge of English.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON: 14:00 – 15:30
THURSDAY MORNING: 10:00 - 11:30
Please register! - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through!
After registration you will receive a confirmation email .
Contact: Sharon & Katherine aiwcews@gmail.com for more information
We walk at a brisk pace for about two hours on Friday mornings throughout the year in the Geneva countryside and canton Vaud using public transport. We usually meet around 9:00 and end around noon. Registration is required by 16:00 the day before the hike.- remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through. Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you .
Questions?? Email ; aiwcfridaymorninghikes@gmail
Check the Friday Hike Activity Update Forum for details about this weeks hike and "SUBSCRIBE" to receive hiking notification emails in your inbox. In your personal profile, select to receive these emails immediately.
General Information and Guidelines: updated 29, October 2020
More information to come.
For questions or more info, please contact Sara at saraswisshikes@gmail.com
Check the ACTIVITIES UPDATE for details of this week's adventure and SUBSCRIBE to receive hiking notification emails in your inbox. In your profile, select to receive notification emails immediately. General Information and Guidelines: updated 29, October 2020 1- Children and pets are not allowed on hikes. 2- Hikes are 3+ hours and an all day commitment is necessary in order to participate. 3- Hikes are generally outside the canton of Geneva and are mostly reached using public transport. 4- Hikes are led by volunteer leaders who will supply all the necessary information about the hike on the AIWC Forum.. 5- Hikers are responsible for wearing appropriate clothing ,shoes, pools and for bringing all necessary equipment and supplies, particularly water, lunch and snacks. 6- Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being and must follow the instructions provided by hike leaders. 7- The AIWC declines responsibility for the loss of personal property.
Calling all movie lovers! Join us (usually) on the first Monday of the month to watch a movie in a local cinema followed by discussion of the movie over a glass of wine or a coffee in a nearby café. We will choose movies either in English or with English subtitles that are screening on a Monday afternoon or early evening depending on showtimes.
Because new movies for the week are not posted until Wednesday, we will not be able to use the Hotline to communicate the chosen film. In order to directly receive information about the upcoming movie, subscribe to the Movie Club on our Activities Update Page here.
After you subscribe to the Activity Update, go to your membership profile, find Email Subscriptions and then make sure you receive updates IMMEDIATELY. The system default is set at Daily.
Contact Beth Ann for any questions and suggestions.
Villars sur Ollon. It will be a full day excursion
Join us for a fun and informative wine pairing evening with Beth Ann Dahan, who is a member of the club and a professional oenologist. We will taste at least 6 wines with various foods and the cost will be CHF 20 pp. Members who register will also be asked to sign up to prepare or buy food items from a list that will be provided. Partners welcome. Register no later than July 25.
Cocktails and Conversation! It's a Ladies' Night out with great drinks and even better conversation! Usually the first Wednesday of the month.
Please register in advance so Catherine and Beth Ann can make a table reservation.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you along with details of the meeting point and Catherine and Beth Ann's contact information .
During the period of June 30 - July 17 and again August 11-21, our Club office hours will be: Monday through Thursday 9:30–12:30. Closed on Fridays.
Pilates with Claudia! This one hour Pilates class, is an effective full-body workout with body awareness, improving muscle strength, coordination & flexibility. The focus is on coordinating breathing together with controlled movements. This class is recommended for all levels.
Registration opens two weeks before the class. Pilates and Yoga are very popular classes so please sign up for one or the other in order to give all our interested members an opportunity to join a class.
These casual events are a great way to learn about the AIWC’s 40+ activities, special events, excursions and community service projects. Great for new folks that just moved to the city.
If you are interested in learning more about our Club, please register to attend or email us to register you.
Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email; and as we get closer to the event, we'll send you an email with information about transport, parking, etc.
We look forward to meeting you!
Questions?? Contact our Membership Directors Cathy and Catherine at aiwcmembership@gmail.com
The techniques to be discussed are appropriate for instruction in any language, English, French or Spanish which are currently scheduled on the AIWC calendar.
Please note that if there are members interested in teaching or co-teaching an Italian or German class, they are most welcome to join this workshop.
Questions? Contact Della at dellaperetti@mac.com, Sharon at sharmar_nd@yahoo.com or Katherine at katherine.bothager@gmail.com
Now the 1st Tuesday of the month at 17:30-19:30 in the Clubrooms and Zoom
September 2 - The Women by Kristen Hannah
October 7 - Slow Road to Teheran by Rebecca Lowe
November 4 - Away by Amy Bloom
December 2 - West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
Register today!
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Raji’s contact information and other information. If you don't receive confirmation, please check that you have hit "confirm" at the end of the registration process.
2024 Books and Dates
Activity Leader - Raji
In this weekly class, we meet to chat in Spanish and discuss Spanish literature at an advanced level.
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Pina's contact information. If you don't receive confirmation, please check that you have hit "confirm" at the end of the registration process.
Contact: Yvonne L or Pina L here.
The AIWC Board typically meets the first Thursday of every month except July and August. Board members, please Register !
If you have an item you would like to present to the board, please contact the secretary at aiwcsec@gmail.com.
Contact: Denise B. who can be found in our Membership Directory here..
Join us for a 2 day trip to Aix en Provence to explore the Cezanne 2025 International Exhibition.
The trip includes optional tours -information on registration.
We will also have time to explore the city as well.
For more information contact aiwcevents@gmail.com
Welcome to our Open House! Open to those interested in our Club as well as our members, this is your chance to learn more about what our Club offers and meet our members, from around the world, who are part of this warm and friendly organization.
Our volunteer activity leaders organize language classes, book groups, exercise classes, wine tasting and well-being seminars, meditation, Mahjong and Bridge, coffees, cultural excursion, road trips and so much more.
Feel free to explore our website, in advance, particularly the Our Activities and the Calendar.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Patricia at aiwcactivities@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you!
Cercle de Lecture (discussion de livres en français)
Meetings are at 10am on the 3rd Thursday of the month unless otherwise indicated. We ask you to read the book beforehand so that you can be fully involved in the discussion.
Pour plus de détails – contact Sue G. or Melissa W. via the Directory.
Books and Dates for 2025 (d’habitude le 3me jeudi du mois)
*(4me jeudi)
Please register each time you plan to attend. Registration opens one week before.
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Sue's contact information. If you don't receive confirmation, please check that you have hit "confirm" at the end of the registration process.
Finance Committee Meeting
Contact: Treasurer
We will be preparing rooms 8,9,10,11, 12 and 14 in preparation for the Art and Craft Market.
If you are interested in helping set up tables, please email Sara
mailto:aiwcevents@gmail.com
Art and Craft Market
Start your Holiday Shopping with Handmade Creations by Our Members and Our Community
Friday November 7 10:00-18:00
Saturday November 9 10:00-17:00
Open to the Public
Many Amazing Items on Offer Including:
*Greeting Cards
*Mosaics
*Jewelry
*Hand Sewn Creations
*Artisanal Oils and Vinegar
*Art Works
*Decoupage
*Hand Dyed Scarves
*And More
Your Favorite Recipe to share
Please bring along your favorite go to dish, sweet or savory and also bring the recipe which we will share.
Please register via the calendar on the website or on the WA mobile App, or by calling the Welcome Desk.
"Gourmets Internationaux" is an international foodie group! It is all about international cuisine with recipe preparations, themed cooking (eg. for those with anosmia, gluten free dishes, vegetarian meals...), gadget discoveries, restaurant visits and more!
We normally meet on the second or third Thursday of each month from 13:00-15:00 . Everyone is welcome. so if you love food and want to learn more about international cuisine, join us!
Contact: gourmetsaiwc@gmail.com
Please bring your favorite sweet or savory festive food to share.
There will be a Secret Santa so please bring along a gift to share, maximum cost CHF 10.
Seasonal dress is encouraged.