We play Bridge every Monday 13.00 - 16.30 and Thursday at 13.30 - 16.30, except for occasions when there is another Clubhouse event.
We are playing a relaxed game of duplicate bridge on both days. Come and join the fun! Please email us to participate.
Cost: CHF 2 per play
Enjoy our English language Library!
The American Women’s Club of Zurich is privileged to maintain one of the largest English-language libraries in the Zurich area. Fully volunteer run for over 85 years, the Library at our Clubhouse features an extensive collection of fiction, nonfiction, and audiobooks for all ages (kids, teenagers and adults).
Check out our brand-new Digital Library
Catalog: https://www.libib.com/u/awcz
Usage of the library is included in the AWCZ membership.
Questions? Ask Patti at library@awczurich.org .
You can also use the library as a "Friend of the Library".
Individuals wishing to use the AWCZ Library may become Friends of the Library subscribers. A 12-month subscription is CHF 75. Stop by during regular opening hours to complete an application or for more information. Please contact the Friends of the Library Coordinator for any questions.
Join Chat in French with our new class leader, Mouna! She’ll be pleased to welcome you for an hour of lively French conversation, where participants can enjoy discussing a variety of topics in a relaxed, friendly setting. Whether you're looking to practice speaking or simply enjoy a chat in French, this session promises a fun, engaging experience for all levels.
Our Chat in French is scheduled every other Wednesday from 09.30 - 10.30 at the AWCZ Clubhouse.
For questions please email Mouna: frenchconversation@awczurich.org.
Photo and Media Policy
By attending, you agree that the photographs and film recorded during the event that include your image may be used for promotional purposes by the American Women’s Club of Zurich. When attending an event, please notify the organizer in advance that you don't want your photo or a video taken.
We are an enthusiastic group who enjoy the western (international) form of Mah Jong. New beginner or experienced players are welcome!
We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month.
Note the finish time is a bit fluid - we generally play past 12:00, but usually not past 13:00.
Join our WhatsApp group for regular updates.
Contact Karen S. to register and get more details.
Open to all levels!
Stitchers unite! Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to individually work on projects of their choice: from knitting to counted cross-stitch, from crocheting to weaving pine needle baskets(!). Or other projects of your choice.
Come work your creativity and enjoy each others’ company.
Do you have questions about the event? Contact Suzanne and/or Marianne at stitchinwitches@awczurich.org.
Be sure to sign up for the WhatsApp chat to keep track of when we are meeting.
Cost: Free!
Get moving with Patti every Tuesday with a fun and energy-filled workout powered by great music!
This workout includes cardio exercise as well as strength training to sculpt and tone your entire body.
Every workout will end with a gentle stretching session. No experience is necessary.
Please dress in comfortable exercise clothing and shoes and bring a mat, a towel, and a positive attitude.
Contact Patti to register: coreandmore@awczurich.org and for more details.
The Fitness Walkers meet every Thursday morning (rain or shine!) at 9:30 a.m. at Bellevue. Every week we explore different areas around the city of Zürich: sometimes we enjoy walking along the lake or along one of the rivers that wind through our beautiful city; sometimes we explore one of the many neighborhoods.
No matter where we go, we always enjoy walking and talking with each other! After the walk, we'll often grab a coffee or lunch somewhere nearby.
Please feel free to contact Patti at fitnesswalk@awczurich.org if you want to join us! Make sure to check messages in the AWCZ Walking WhatsApp group for possible schedule changes over the summer months.
Join the Cocktail Club
Please join us as we enjoy cocktails at different locations around Zurich! This is a super fun group, and we hope to see you for lively conversation and tasty drinks. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at a different bar or restaurant in the city. Some places we visit have bites but not always. Let us know if you’d like to be added to the WhatsApp thread; one week prior to the event, you can expect a WhatsApp message with the location we will be meeting. Cheers and welcome!
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: August 21, 2025
Contact Jen for more information and to register!
The American Women’s Club of Zurich is privileged to maintain one of the largest English-language libraries in the Zurich area. Fully volunteer run for over 85 years, the Library at our Clubhouse features an extensive collection of fiction and nonfiction for all ages (kids, teenagers and adults).
Check out our brand-new Digital Library.
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Aug 28, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
The AWCZ Daytime Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 in the Clubhouse. The book for September 5, 2025 is The Peacock, by Isabel Bogdan.
If you have any questions, contact Starr at bookclub@awczurich.org.
Join the Everyday Gourmets!
THEME: MEXICAN FIESTA (September is Mexico's Patriotic Month!)
As always, we'll cook and eat together, have a glass (or two) of prosecco, and share a laugh.
Contact Rosy at everydaygourmet@awczurich.org if you have any questions. Let her know via email if you have any food allergies.
Registration is limited to eight people. Please bring boxes to take home leftovers.
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025
Cancellation Deadline: September 5, 2025
Cost: Depends on costs of grocery and ingredients: around CHF 15-20. Costs are shared by the participants. Rosy collects the money at the venue (cash or twint).
AWCZ Cancellation and No Show Policy: For cost-based Events and Activities, the participant/s will be billed for the Event/Activity unless she/he has cancelled before the cancellation deadline in writing or per e-mail. For free Events and Activities, as we need an accurate head count for the caterers, the cancellation deadline should be honored. Thank you for your understanding.
Evening Book Club meets (usually) on the second Tuesday of every month, except August. We are a diverse group of women from all corners of the AWCZ who enjoy reading and discussing books of all genres; past reading lists have included memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary fiction, YA fantasy, essay collections, genre/ speculative fiction, middle grade, thriller, romance, literature in translation, and more. Special events include our light-hearted "Filthy February," when we read a romance novel and fill out romance-trope-themed Bingo cards (for a prize!), and our annual Fourth of July Beach Read Yankee Swap. We decide our reading list via discussion and survey, five books at a time. Our 2025 Fall/ Winter reading list is: September: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett October: There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak November: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie December: James by Percival Everett January: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley The best way to learn about our activity is to simply show up! We love welcoming new faces, and will be happy to answer any questions you have. Haven't read the book? As long as you don't mind spoilers, it's not a problem. We also begin every meeting with a potluck social hour, so feel free to bring something to share! *Non-AWCZ-members: membership in our book club is contingent on membership to the AWCZ, but you are welcome to attend a book club meeting as one of your free “taster” activities. Please see the membership section of this website to learn about how to join the AWCZ.*
If you have any questions, contact Leenie at eveningbookclub@awczurich.org.
2025 Kickoff Brunch
Come and join us to restart the Club happenings after the summer break.
Friday, September 12, 2025
09.30 - 12.30
We are offering a Kick-Off Brunch in a relaxed atmosphere, with a special guest speaker, Lilian Muheim. Lilian, a Swiss Visual Artist, will talk about her works, artistic process and inspirations. Lilian captures the incredible world of plants and flowers, paying homage to the enchantment of nature's diversity of colors, shapes and textures in a unique and captivating manner.
For more information, please contact Maura at vpevents@awczurich.org.
Our American Women’s Club in Zurich is part of FAWCO region 6. FAWCO representatives of region 6 have organized a weekend at Valbella Resort Lenzerheide near Chur, which is an excellent area for a fun relaxing weekend with family. We would like to bring together members of our region clubs, which include Bern, Basel, Liechtenstein and Zurich. This is an opportunity to meet and get to know members of other clubs and learn from each other. The half-day conference on Sunday, September 14, will consist of lectures that are of interest to expats. All club members are welcome. The Lenzerheide area is good for walking/hiking. We will organize other activities on Saturday.
Cost: Varies Registration Deadline: August 30, 2025
Please contact your club FAWCO representative Wendy Cideciyan 079 312 5987 or whatsapp +65 9672 4617 or email FAWCO@awcbern.org
Registration Information here.
Join us for our monthly Women’s Circle for connection and support. A women’s circle is a safe space for women to come together, to share, connect, support, and empower each other. It is a space where each woman is held, heard, and supported. Gathering in circle is an ancient tradition that helps us follow our internal wisdom to find what we need to heal and grow. It allows us to create common understanding amongst women, free of judgement. Each circle has a specific theme such as self-love, gratitude, intuition, resilience. We include elements of breathwork, meditation, movement, music and sometimes a small craft or other activity. It’s a place where you can switch off, relax and focus on yourself all while enjoying the connection and support of other women. Come as you are: Wear what you are comfortable in or what makes you feel beautiful. Cost: Free or Donation Based Registration/Cancellation Deadline: September. 12, 2025
The women’s circle is offered on a free or donation-based model. If you are able, I welcome donations to help cover the basic costs of running the program, such as materials, and other operational expenses. Donations could be made via cash or Twint. This is open to members and non-members. For more information, contact Chantal.
Join us for ten 2.5-hour Beginner Bridge lessons taught by an Expert and member of the Swiss National Team. Whether you're brand new to the game or looking to build a solid foundation, this friendly and engaging course will guide you through the basics of Bridge.
Please email bridge@awczurich.org for more information.
Registration directly online. Pre-payment in full and refundable up until 15 September (1st day of class); thereafter non-refundable. Cost: Non members: 250 CHF (convertible to membership if one wishes) Members: 20 CHF
You can pay online by PayPal*, Twint* or by bank transfer.
If you prefer by bank transfer**, please find the account details below:
Payment to: Account Name:
UBS AG American Women’s Club of Zurich Bahnhofstrasse 45 Höschgasse 38 8001 Zürich 8008 Zürich
IBAN: CH44 0020 6206 2209 7740 X
*When you click “pay online", you will be redirected to PayPal. Kindly note, when using PayPal or Twint for payment, a minimal additional fee of 4% is applied to cover the Club's incurred costs. Members will pay a total of 20.8. Non-members will pay a total of 260 CHF, for this event.
**There is no processing fee for wire transfer.
AWCZ Cancellation and No Show Policy:
For cost-based Events and Activities, the participant/s will be billed for the Event/Activity unless they have cancelled before the cancellation deadline. For free Events and Activities, as we need an accurate head count for the caterers, the cancellation deadline should be honored. Thank you for your understanding.
Photo and Media Policy:
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: September 18, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Sep 21, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
AWCZ Kid’s Corner is organizing a Ladies & Mom’s night out on Friday, Sep 26th starting at 8pm. Come join us for some music and fun!
We will meet up at The Miller's Tiefenbrunnen Zürich for a live New Orleans Jazz show, and then head out for cocktails (and maybe dancing) in the neighborhood.
Tickets for the show, We Call it Jazz must be purchased by each attendee in advance here: https://feverup.com/m/384936?srsltid=AfmBOorZfdcnKIsXDtpuuXFpXeL01tUIaRttiWKtnDFbGoSqQtcwyuUQ.
The performance starts at 8.30pm, but it is advised to arrive by 8pm since seating is first come first serve.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Contact Vanessa with questions: NightOut@awczurich.org Costs: Self-pay tickets and drinks
The AWCZ Daytime Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 in the Clubhouse. The book for October will be published shortly.
Join us for our monthly Women’s Circle for connection and support. A women’s circle is a safe space for women to come together, to share, connect, support, and empower each other. It is a space where each woman is held, heard, and supported. Gathering in circle is an ancient tradition that helps us follow our internal wisdom to find what we need to heal and grow. It allows us to create common understanding amongst women, free of judgement. Each circle has a specific theme such as self-love, gratitude, intuition, resilience. We include elements of breathwork, meditation, movement, music and sometimes a small craft or other activity. It’s a place where you can switch off, relax and focus on yourself all while enjoying the connection and support of other women. Come as you are: Wear what you are comfortable in or what makes you feel beautiful. Cost: Free or Donation Based Registration/Cancellation Deadline: October 3, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Oct 6, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
THEME: ROMANIAN… let’s cook some Transylvanian food to celebrate Halloween!
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025
Cancellation Deadline: October 3, 2025
Evening Book Club meets (usually) on the second Tuesday of every month, except August. We are a diverse group of women from all corners of the AWCZ who enjoy reading and discussing books of all genres; past reading lists have included memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary fiction, YA fantasy, essay collections, genre/ speculative fiction, middle grade, thriller, romance, literature in translation, and more. Special events include our light-hearted "Filthy February," when we read a romance novel and fill out romance-trope-themed Bingo cards (for a prize!), and our annual Fourth of July Beach Read Yankee Swap. We decide our reading list via discussion and survey, five books at a time. Our 2025 Fall/ Winter reading list is: September: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett October: There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak November: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie December: James by Percival Everett January: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The best way to learn about our activity is to simply show up! We love welcoming new faces, and will be happy to answer any questions you have. Haven't read the book? As long as you don't mind spoilers, it's not a problem. We also begin every meeting with a potluck social hour, so feel free to bring something to share! *Non-AWCZ-members: membership in our book club is contingent on membership to the AWCZ, but you are welcome to attend a book club meeting as one of your free “taster” activities. Please see the membership section of this website to learn about how to join the AWCZ.*
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: October 16, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Oct 19, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
Join us for our monthly Women’s Circle for connection and support. A women’s circle is a safe space for women to come together, to share, connect, support, and empower each other. It is a space where each woman is held, heard, and supported. Gathering in circle is an ancient tradition that helps us follow our internal wisdom to find what we need to heal and grow. It allows us to create common understanding amongst women, free of judgement. Each circle has a specific theme such as self-love, gratitude, intuition, resilience. We include elements of breathwork, meditation, movement, music and sometimes a small craft or other activity. It’s a place where you can switch off, relax and focus on yourself all while enjoying the connection and support of other women. Come as you are: Wear what you are comfortable in or what makes you feel beautiful. Cost: Free or Donation Based Registration/Cancellation Deadline: October 31, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Nov 2, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
The AWCZ Daytime Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 in the Clubhouse. The book for November will be published shortly.
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2025
Cancellation Deadline: November 7, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Nov 16, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: November 20, 2025
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Nov 30, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
Join us for our monthly Women’s Circle for connection and support. A women’s circle is a safe space for women to come together, to share, connect, support, and empower each other. It is a space where each woman is held, heard, and supported. Gathering in circle is an ancient tradition that helps us follow our internal wisdom to find what we need to heal and grow. It allows us to create common understanding amongst women, free of judgement. Each circle has a specific theme such as self-love, gratitude, intuition, resilience. We include elements of breathwork, meditation, movement, music and sometimes a small craft or other activity. It’s a place where you can switch off, relax and focus on yourself all while enjoying the connection and support of other women. Come as you are: Wear what you are comfortable in or what makes you feel beautiful. Cost: Free or Donation Based Registration/Cancellation Deadline: December 5, 2025
Evening Book Club meets (usually) on the second Tuesday of every month, except August. We are a diverse group of women from all corners of the AWCZ who enjoy reading and discussing books of all genres; past reading lists have included memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary fiction, YA fantasy, essay collections, genre/ speculative fiction, middle grade, thriller, romance, literature in translation, and more. Special events include our light-hearted "Filthy February," when we read a romance novel and fill out romance-trope-themed Bingo cards (for a prize!), and our annual Fourth of July Beach Read Yankee Swap.
We decide our reading list via discussion and survey, five books at a time. Our 2025 Fall/ Winter reading list is: September: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett October: There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak November: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie December: James by Percival Everett January: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley The best way to learn about our activity is to simply show up! We love welcoming new faces, and will be happy to answer any questions you have. Haven't read the book? As long as you don't mind spoilers, it's not a problem. We also begin every meeting with a potluck social hour, so feel free to bring something to share! *Non-AWCZ-members: membership in our book club is contingent on membership to the AWCZ, but you are welcome to attend a book club meeting as one of your free “taster” activities. Please see the membership section of this website to learn about how to join the AWCZ.*
A tech expert with 16 years of experience at Google, Nik, is here to offer friendly, hands-on help with your mobile phones and tablets. Whether you need guidance on apps, troubleshooting, or learning new digital skills, Digicafé is the place to bring your questions and get personalized support in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Cost: Free Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Dec 14, 2025 If you have questions please send an email to: itwizard@awczurich.org.
Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025
Cancellation Deadline: December 12, 2025
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: December 18, 2025
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