From mid-January to the end of March, 2024, we are presenting you a curated collection of enriching workshops again at our club house. These are the top sessions from our workshop week in March, 2023. There will be a diverse range of topics that give you new perspectives, opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and share experiences. Join us, support the biggest annual fundraiser of AWCZ.
Upcoming
March Workshops:
Self Protection for Men and Women, March 10, 2024, 09.30-11.00
Antojitos Mexicanos y Margaritas:Mexican Snacks and Margaritas, March 11, 2024, 18.30-20.30
Want to Live a Crazy Good Life? - Workshop with Anita, March 28, 2024, 09.30 - 11.00
Past Workshops:
The Gut Microbiome - these little bugs that love us so much! January 18, 2024 09.30-11.00
Organizing and Preparing to File your US/Swiss Tax Returns, January 29, 2024, 09.30-11.00
Intro to Greek Dance, January 29, 2024, 19.00 - 21.00
Swiss Pension System for US Taxpayers, CANCELLED, February 1, 2024 09.30-11.00
Swiss Pension System for US Taxpayers - Zoom Session, February 6, 2024, 19.00 - 20.00
Organizing and Preparing to File your US/Swiss Tax Returns - Zoom Session, February 7 2024, 19.00 - 20.00
Greek Cooking, February 8, 2024, 10.00 - 12.00.
The AWCZ Halloween Parties are coming!
Yes, 2 parties!
This year it will be bigger and better than before with 2 parties! Our parties will be double the fun! This also means we'll need double the volunteers! This year there will be a Littles Party from 10:00-12:00, for children aged 3-6. There will also be a Bigs Party from 13:30-15:30 for children 7 years and older. The format for both parties will be slightly different, and both parties will be filled with age-appropriate activities.
Both parties are currently SOLD OUT, but there a wait list is available.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to: kidscorner@awczurich.org.
We hope to see you there!
Kids Corner @ AWCZ
Do you have good-condition used suitcases lying around, waiting for a new adventure? ✈️ Why not give them a purposeful journey by donating them to AWCZ’s Club sponsored organization, FIZ? @fiz_fachstelle
Drop Off Location: AWCZ Clubhouse, Höschgasse 38, 8008 Zurich
By donating your suitcases, you're helping us support a wonderful cause. We're collaborating with FIZ (www.fiz-info.org), an organization dedicated to providing advocacy and support for women migrants and victims of human trafficking right here in Zurich. ❤️
Let's turn suitcases into symbols of hope, offering a fresh start to those in need. For any questions or more information, please contact phase@awczurich.org.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact, one suitcase at a time!
PS: To ensure a smooth drop-off experience, we kindly request that you check our calendar for the AWCZ Clubhouse's availability.
Please take a moment to verify that someone will be present to open the door when you plan to drop off your suitcase. Your thoughtfulness will help us make the most of your generous donation!
Dear AWCZ Community,
We hope you all had a great summer and are enjoying the not so hot and beautiful autumn weather.
We have a lot of wonderful events coming up at the club:
⭐ September 18th, 18:30-21:30 Everyday Gourmet! This month, we’ll be celebrating Mexican Independence Day by cooking a full Mexican dinner with Margaritas! https://www.awczurich.org/event-5365226 ⭐ September 21st, 18:30-22:00-Cocktail Club. https://www.awczurich.org/event-5361564 ⭐ September 22, 14:00 – 15:30 – Children’s Read Aloud with Lorraine. Learn more and register here: https://www.awczurich.org/event-5304384 ⭐ September 24, starting at 9:45 – Kids Corner goes to SlowUp ZurichSee. Learn more and register here: https://www.awczurich.org/event-5323361 ⭐ October 29, kids Halloween parties – For ages 3-6, the party will be from 10:00-12:00. Learn more here: https://www.awczurich.org/event-5402547. For children 7 & over, the party will be from 13:30-15:30. Learn more here: https://www.awczurich.org/event-5402608. Check out our calendar for all other regular activities.
Dear AWCZ Community, As summer is officially here, we have some special announcement regarding the clubhouse activities during July-August. Book Club (Daytime): off in August.
Bridge: continues throughout the year every Monday and Thursday from 13:30-16:30.
Beginner Bridge: There are no Beginner Bridge classes in June, July or August.
Cribbage and History Buffs: "We'll be taking a breather from a fixed schedule for the summer, if you would like to be added to our WhatsApp for spontaneous dates, please contact atcpax1@aol.com" Cancer Support Group: There will be a break in July & Aug - activities will resume 6 September. Please join WhatsApp group for ongoing support over the summer. Core and More: activities will take a break in July and part of August, classes will continue on Aug 15.
Evening Book Club: There will be a break in August.
French conversation: There won't be any French chat over the summer and the first session after the summer break is on September 15th.
FirstFridays!: There will be a break in August.
Mah Jong: Mah Jung will be on in July & August but please join WhatsApp group to see if games go ahead. please contact Karen mahjong@awczurich.org PAWZ: We will be taking a break for July/August, hopefully resuming in September.
Read Aloud Day at AWCZ: The next two Read Aloud dates are: July 5th 14:00-15:30 and August 9th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
ZenMind: ZenMind will be on a break from July-end of August. Last ZenMind before summer break is June 30.
Please check our calendar for all regular activities.
Have a great summer!
AWCZ's first-ever TAG SALE is coming!!
When: June 11th, Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: AWCZ Club House.
There will be a lot of second-hand items sold at a reasonable price. Snack bar. Great for families with children, as there will be a lot of children's clothing and items. However, any shopper will be able to find something of interest!
All proceeds from snack bar and costs of selling tables will go to the AWCZ club.
- Family friendly – bring your kids to join in on the fun
- Snack bar available – baked good and pre-packaged goods available - Items for all shoppers – including items for children - Members and Non-members welcome to shop
Drop in and join teacher and writer Lorraine Curran-Vu for a free "read aloud" afternoon. Lorraine will read a story or two and then the kids can enjoy themed music, a game and an easy art project.
Open to children ages 3+ of AWCZ Members and Friends of the Library Members. Not a drop off.
No registration necessary.
You won’t want to miss our annual Book and Bake sale happening on Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14! Stop by the clubhouse at Höschgasse 38 in Zurich-Seefeld from 9-3pm and shop hundreds of childrens and adult books for just 2CHF each. And doesn’t love book shopping with a delicious American treat in hand? Share this post with your friends and let them know you’ll be there! Proceeds from the sale will benefit FIZ & the AWCZ library. #bakesalezurich #booksalezurich #bookclubzurich #awczurich #womenrockswitzerland
Check out our brand-new Library Catalog:
https://www.libib.com/u/awcz
We’re ramping up for our charity May 13/14 Book and Book Sale for FIZ (Fachstelle Frauenhandel und Frauenmigration) and the AWCZ
First, let's give you some background. At the AWCZ we have PhASE (Philanthropy and Social Engagement) which provides volunteer opportunities for our members. PhASE organizes fundraising events and hands-on volunteering opportunities aimed at creating a close working relationship between a club-sponsored charity and our members. This serves as a meaningful way for members to engage with their local community. Our current Club-sponsored charity, FIZ, provides advocacy, counseling and support for women migrants and victims of human trafficking in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. FIZ operates 6 shelters for 35 women and counseled 400 migrants in 2021.
Our Book & Bake Sale 2022, organized by our PhASE Chairwoman, Lisa W., was extremely successful: we sold over 2,000 books! To make it even more successful this year, we're looking for books, volunteers and baked good donations.
>> We're collecting books in good condition - only English and German children’s and adult English. No travel guides, cookbooks, text books, yellowed pages or other languages please.
>> We need volunteers. You'd like to help? Please choose a time slot here or email Lisa at phase@awczurich.org to donate a baked good: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/egnLzqZd
Our mission is to foster social exchange and support within the English-speaking community of Zurich and to help our members feel at home in this beautiful city.
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