Bridge for Pleasure
An afternoon of relaxed bridge, with a break for refreshments.
The bridge tables will be well spaced, the Club will have plexiglass dividers for the bridge tables, there will be sanitising gel in all the clubrooms and masks will be available for those who would like one. The Clubrooms will be thoroughly cleaned after each activity.
Please register for each class you plan to attend.
Please note - until further notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council.
Contact : aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Au Coeur des Grottes Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of the year! We have the opportunity to support other women and their children who are in unstable situations.
We are looking for volunteers to help, plan and participate in a great Christmas Party at Au Coeur des Grottes!
If you have any questions, please contact Sara at aiwcvolservices@gmail.com
Registration is required - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through! If registration is full, don't hesitate to register on the Waitlist .
To ensure the success of the party, we invite all members to show their support by picking up a tag from the Volunteer Christmas tree on the board outside the office and purchasing a gift for a child or by donating to buy vouchers for the women of the shelter.
All gifts and donations must be at the Club by Friday December 3.
If you are making a donation please specify that it is for Au Coeur Des Grottes. Please pay your donation to the Office during opening hours.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. If you have any questions, please contact me at aiwcvolservices@gmail.com
Room 12 reserved by the Secretary for EGM preparation meeting.
contact ; aiwcsec@gmail.com
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 instruction but lots of discussion! Come work on your project in the company of other women who love to do needlework.
Please register! You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
Please note - until further notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council. Photo ID will also be required.
Contact Sonia here for further information
Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted by an *. Make sure you read the book beforehand so that you can participate fully in the discussion.
December 9: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Please register each time you plan to attend. Registration opens November 11th.
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.
21/22 Books and Dates
*September 16: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
October 14: Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck
November 11: A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville
January 13: Agent Running in the Field by John Le Carré
February 10: The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
March 10: Braised Pork by An Yu
*April 7: Spring by Ali Smith
May 12: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
June 9:: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
*June 2 : Book Choices Meeting
Contact: Sue or Vicky here.
Unfortunately there is no English class today - don't hesitate to register for next week!
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! Registration will open 1 week before the activity takes place.
After registration you will receive a confirmation email with Jenny's email address.
Contact: Jenny here for more information
"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 meet on the second 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!
This month - Let's get festive! Please come along with a big smile and your favourite seasonal dish to share with your fellow gourmets. Festive dress is optional and encouraged.
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 Gourmets Internationaux.
Contact: gourmetsaiwc@gmail.com
Future themes - see the Calendar for more information
Jan - Detox
Feb - 1. Valentine. 2. Wine tasting
March - Spring Dishes
April - 1. Indian Cooking 2. Mothers day Lunch
May - Picnic in the Parc
June - TBC
Let's go to Mr Pickwick Pub, 80 Rue de Lausanne in Geneva
Doors open at 19:30 and the show starts at 20:00. Tickets are only CHF 15 to purchase on the door. Partners and friends welcome too. We will meet inside.
Please also note that if you want to attend the show you must have a Covid Certificate.
More info from Jo kitson: here
We walk at a brisk pace for about two hours on Friday mornings throughout the year in the Geneva countryside, the canton of Vaud and occasionally venture further out for longer walks up to three hours, using public transportation for all walks. We usually meet around 9:00 and are normally finished around lunchtime.
Questions?? contact Sara and Elena here
Details about this week's hike coming soon!
Due to Swiss regulations, participation is limited. Registration is required - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through
Deadline to register 16:00 the day before the hike.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with contact information for Friday Hikes and /or hiking details. A further email will be sent to registered participants on Thursday evening with the final details.
Look forward to seeing you on Friday!
For more information regarding location, conditions and meeting point please check the Activities Update Page on the Website.
No later than Wednesday morning, information about the hike is posted in the Friday Morning Hiking forum. Visit our Activities Update page in order to see hike details and subscribe to receive hiking notification emails in your inbox. Select to receive notification emails immediately in your personal profile to avoid missing any last-minute information about the hike.
Swiss Federal and Cantonal regulations will always be followed.
General Information and Guidelines: updated 29, October 2020
This month we’re meeting on the 2nd Friday if the ninth.
The Writers Workshop is for any Club member interested in pursuing the art of writing (in English). Assigned topics allow the writer to tell a story while sharpening technical skills, style and voice in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. New members are welcome. Regular attendance is encouraged.
Register today! Meeting in the Clubrooms.
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.
On arrival at the Clubrooms your name will be checked against the registration list for each activity. Please do not come if you have not registered.
Contact: Pina
Join us for a playdate!
Please join us with your little ones for a play date - if the weather is good we'll meet outdoors otherwise we'll meet in the Clubrooms or have a virtual playdate on Zoom! Register today!
Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with either the Zoom link or information about meeting points as well as contact details for Barbara and Alice
If the playdate is to be held outdoors Barbara or Alice will contact those registered the day before the meetup with final details.
Please note - until futher notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council. Photo ID is also required.
Contact: For more information about the group contact Barbara or Alice on aiwcbabiesandtoddlers@gmail.com
Clubrooms reserved for private function.
Contact aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Come join us for the AIWC Kids Christmas Party!
We will have crafts, activities and lots of yummy treats. The party will be in the club rooms. Ages 0-8, members and non members welcome. Registration required, must register by 6 December 2021.
Registration for moms only is required and places are limited. - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through. After registration you will receive a confirmation email where you can register your children and any additional adults
Cost: 15 CHF for member first child, 10 CHF each additional child. Cost for Non-Members: 20 CHF First child, 15 each additional child.
Please pay at the office during opening hours or pay Barbara or Alice directly. Payment is due by 9 December.
Following all rules and guidelines provided by the Federal Swiss Government: All attendees 16 years of age and older must show proof of Swiss recognized Covid vaccine along with a valid ID. Masks and social distancing are recommended.
Questions contact aiwcbabiesandtoddlers@gmail.com.
This Event may be cancelled if there are fewer than 10 children registered.
Volunteer to be part of a small team of five people to cook and prepare hot breakfasts on Le Bateau Geneve on Monday mornings starting at 7:30. Contact Sara at awcvolservices@gmail.com. to get on the roster!
Please tie hair back, wear flat shoes, and it is useful to bring an apron and latex gloves.
The Bateau is situated near the Jardin Anglaise and the Jet d'Eau.
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!
If you find you cannot commit, please cancel your registration to allow for the next person on the Waitlist take your space as we really need 5 volunteers each time.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with contact information and any further details.
Please note - a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to volunteer.
Contact Sara at awcvolservices@gmail.com. for more information and to get on the roster.
Our new Monday adventure hiking group will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month and is limited to 10 registrants.
This group will allow participants to see new parts of Switzerland and experience many photo worthy views! The group will be taking 3+ hour moderately paced hikes on moderate/hard trails outside of the Canton of Geneva, requiring public transport. The hikes will not be pre-scouted like Friday hikes and will require an all day commitment. This is not a summit seeking group. Come explore the trails with us!
Registration is necessary - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through!
For more information, check out the Monday Adventures Activity Updates Forum or contact the Hiking team here
Details about this week's hike - Thun hike and Christmas Market (we hope)
Deadline to register 16:00 Friday December 10th
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with contact information for the Monday Adventure Hiking Group and /or hiking details. A further email will be sent to registered participants on Sunday evening by 18:00 with the final details.
Look forward to seeing you on Monday!
No later than Wednesday morning, information about the hike is posted in the Monday Adventure Hiking Group Forum. Visit our Activities Update page in order to see hike details and subscribe to receive hiking notification emails in your inbox. Select to receive notification emails immediately in your personal profile to avoid missing any last-minute information about the hike.
Duplicate Bridge Tournament
The Bridge Leader is Jean-Hervé Favre.
For information and partner search this week, contact Barbara Forsyth
To sign-up, or cancel this week please contact Barbara Forsyth or aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Please buy your Bridge tickets from the Office or Welcome desk.
The bridge tables will be well spaced, there will be sanitising gel in all the clubrooms and masks will be available for those who would like one. The Clubrooms will be thoroughly cleaned after each activity.
Activities : aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Please register for each day you plan to attend. You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
Tennis Doubles
We will play doubles at Tennis Club de Carouge - Fontenette each Monday during the 24-week indoor winter season. Play will be from 14:00 - 15:00
The season runs from November 8, 2021 until April 17, 2022
This activity is open to all members of intermediate level or above. New members are welcome throughout the season!
Playing Schedule: We will play 1-4 times per month, depending on who is available. all players (regular and subs) should be AIWC Members and must contact tennisaiwc@gmail.com by Friday to determine play on Monday.
Cost : Please contact Gwen for information concerning the cost of playing as a regular or as a sub.
AIWC members may invite a guest - the same guest may play for a maximum of 3 times before being invited to become a Club member - Each guest will be required to pay 10 CHF per day.
TC Fontenette is located at Route de Veryrier 57, across from the Bureau des Automobiles. The courts are covered and heated and please note that these are NOT hard courts, so should be suitable for all players.
There is no parking; you would need to pay to park on the street or you can pay for parking at the Bureau des Automobiles. Alternatively, you can get there on bus 21 or 11, stop Val d'Arve.
There is a bathroom located in the community building where you can change clothes however, there are no designated changing rooms.
http://tenniscarouge.ch/notreclub-fontenette-saison-dhiver/
For more information, please contact Gwen at tennisaiwc@gmail.com
NEW !!
Hello French !
Every Monday afternoon 14:00 - 15:30
This week the class will be held on ZOOM - the ZOOM details will be in the confirmation email.
Led by Lili and introducing French for everyday use through conversation, recipes, YouTube, songs and other fun techniques.
This friendly informal class will help with pronunciation, useful vocabulary and simple phrases.
Please register! Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Lili's contact details.
If there are less than 3 registered the class may be cancelled.
Please note - until further notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council. Photo ID is also required.
Contact Lili here for more information
For an up-to-date schedule, please go to the Activities Update Page here.
We are always happy to welcome new members to our Yoga group. Yoga works for any shape, age, sex, nationality, level of fitness - without judgement. No need to be flexible or fit, listen to your body, feel what you feel and do what you can today. The aim is for you to feel more balanced and relaxed than when you arrived. Yoga is not about being able to do fancy poses; it teaches us to be kinder with ourselves and show compassion when we travel beyond the pose.
Come along and join an hour long yoga practice. You may like it! If you doubt your abilities, you’ll never improve and if you don’t try it you’ll never know ;)
• Tuesdays at 08:25. Rooms 8 & 9
Plan to be on your mat and ready to start on time.
*Wear something comfortable - all participants should bring a mat and a towel to cover the mat. If you like you can also bring a blanket, blocks and a yoga strap if you have them, but mainly a positive attitude and a smile on your face.
*Due to Covid -19 participants must supply their own equipement.
Be kind to yourself, it’s a great place to start your journey.
Places are limited - registration opens 1 week before the class. Please register for each class you plan to attend.
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Michelle's contact information. If you don't receive confirmation, please check that you have hit "confirm" at the end of the registration process.
Contact: Michelle here.
This month the Silver Bells and the Champel/Old Town coffee will meet together!
Silver Belles generally meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 to share coffee, cake and chat. Looking for a coffee and a chat with Club friends in Champel? For those who like the same time and same place every month, this is for you!
Champel/Old Town Neighborhood Coffee generally meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the afternoon and the coffee shop changes each month.
Today we'll meet at the "Maison du Gâteau" Rte de Florissant 57 (also known as the Cake House to the anglophones). Accessible on foot from Champel and the Bus route 8 takes you straight there (stop Krieg)! Easy to find!
It would be lovely to see you!
Please Register ! Use the Wild Apricot app, the Calendar on the website, call the Club 022 736 01 20 or contact Mona Baz.
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Mona's contact information and more details about the meet up.
Contact: Mona Baz, here
Bridge for Beginners
Learn to play bridge - Come along to a series of 12 bridge lessons for beginners given by a professional English speaking bridge teacher.
There is a non-reimbursable fee for these lessons, the fee for all 12 lessons is required to be paid after the first class. Contact Candy to enroll before attending.
Please register for each class you plan to attend. Please only register after having been accepted into the group. You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
Contact: Candy at aiwcactivities@gmail.com for more details and participation fees.
Room 12 is reserved for the Revenue enhancement subcommittee
Participants should register to attend this meeting.
contact aiwcsec@gmail.com
Exceptionally we are meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month in December.
We are photography enthusiasts exploring the fascinating world of digital photography. Our objectives are to help you develop your own style, improve the use of your camera, and have fun. Activities include monthly meetings, monthly themes, photo exercises, excursions, our Flickr group and creating the AIWC photo wall. Beginners and experienced photographers welcome. Type of camera is not important.
This month -We’ll meet at Carouge-Marché tram stop (11,12,15,17 and 18 tram stop) to take photos of Christmas lights and decorations. Optional lunch afterwards (details to be sent later).
Register now ! Please note until futher notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council. Photo ID will also be required.
The photography group meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday. Places are limited and precious - please only register if you are sure you can make it. When the maximum number of participants is reached, there will be a waitlist.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Yvonne's contact information and specific details about the meet up.
We shall also keep our enthusiasm going with our 'Monthly Themes'.
We choose a theme each month (as shown below) and share our photographs on our AIWC (private) Flickr site. You will need an invitation to join this group. Please contact Melissa. Melissa also posts lots of information under the discussions section about photography exhibitions, printing services, local events and Courier themes.
2021 Flickr Themes
July: Gates
August: Past its best.
September: Just one colour
October: Light
November: Wet
December: Free choice.
Contact: Activity Leader Yvonne and Melissa here
New !! French language conversation Group for intermediate to advanced Francophones!
Our mother-tongue French speakers alternate to provide varied conversation classes. Interested in discovering Swiss Culture through conversation? Join us to improve your French and knowledge of French and Swiss culture.
December 14, 2021 -Monica
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 Susan
Contact: aiwcactivities@gmail.com
Paper Crafting Group We're back in the Clubrooms!
This week is a 2 hour session!.
Love all things paper? Let's get together and be creative! No need to bring anything!
Angie will bring a couple of card projects to work on while discovering the world of paper crafting . There is no charge for these classes, however, there will be a donation jar to cover the supplies for those who wish to donate.
Due to COVID restrictions, Angie will prepare kits for you to assemble when together on Tuesdays.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with contact information for Angie.
Contact: Angie Al Fakhouri here.
To receive automatic updates, members can subscribe to Paper Crafts on the Activities Update Page on the Website.
In this weekly class, we meet to chat in Spanish and discuss Spanish literature at an advanced level.
Please register for each class you plan to attend. You will receive an email confirmation once you register.
Welcome Back Mindfulness Break!
Guided practices and insightful discussions led by a qualified compassion-based mindfulness coach. No previous experience required just bring a curious attitude and a willingness to participate.
Register today!
Note: Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with Cheryl's contact information.
About your Teacher
Cheryl Gooch has been teaching compassion-based mindfulness in Geneva since 2015 through Mindfulness Based Living. She has a Masters ‘Studies in Mindfulness’ through the University of Aberdeen and is a member of, and trained as a mindfulness teacher through the Mindfulness Association (UK). Cheryl is committed to expanding her practice and knowledge of mindfulness through annual continual personal development (CPD) courses and retreats.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention in the moment, bringing attention to everything within the mind's present moment experience.
Why practice Mindfulness?
Scientific research of mindfulness interventions suggests these attention practices may benefit mental and physical well-being by building mental resilience; managing stress, chronic pain, anxiety, depression; social connection; emotional balance; empathy; insight; fear modulation; intuition and morality.
For more information please contact Cheryl here
Today we'll have a pot-luck and bubbly Christmas gathering. There will be no Bridge today, simply a festive afternoon. Contact Patricia Ryan for more information
Please register!
Creative Art Group - Join Amal, a member passionate about mixed media art. She will provide all materials and guide you through an art project each Wednesday afternoon. Decoupage, polymer clay, jewellery and much more!
There is no charge for these classes, however, there will be a donation jar to cover the supplies for those who wish to donate.
Registration is required and is limited - 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 Amal.
Contact: Amal here.
To receive automatic updates, members can subscribe to Creative Art on the Activities Update Page on the Website.
This morning we will stay a little longer to have some nibbles and an apero and festive fun!
Please register! - remember to hit confirm or your registration will not go through!
Scrabble In English or French
Join this friendly, relaxed group of Scrabble enthusiasts, the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. All levels welcome.
Please note until further notice, a valid Covid certificate OR a negative test result OR a certificate of recovery from Covid less than 180 days ago will be required to enter the Clubrooms as dictated by the Federal Council.
Contact: Pina Lupu here