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 12:30, but usually not past 13:00.
Join our WhatsApp group for regular updates.
Contact Karen S. to register and get more details.
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.
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.
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 and nonfiction for all ages (kids, teenagers and adults).
Our Library is open on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:00-16:00.
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.
Questions? Ask Patti at library@awczurich.org.
German Conversation Group
Margareta E. and Pia M. will support you to speak German in a Coffee Conversation group.
Most of all you should enjoy to speak German - one of the four languages of Switzerland !
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any question you might have. Looking forward to speaking in German with you soon!
germanconversation@awczurich.org
Cost: Members: Free
We are excited to announce a NEW evening Mah Jong!
We will be playing the western (international) form of Mah Jong. New beginner or experienced players are welcome!
We meet every fourth Tuesday evening of the month, 18:00 - 21:00.
Join the WhatsApp group for regular updates.
Contact Liz or Susan for more details.
RUNNING CLUB
The Running Club is an activity group open to all members who are, have ever been, want to be, or are thinking about running and find themselves willing and able to participate. We run a variety of distances at a variety of paces. The idea is not to worry about times and distances, but to get out and get moving together!
Meet up time:
Mondays: 19.30 - 20.30 Saturdays: 9.30 - 11.00
For more information: running-club@awczurich.org
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.
Monday is casual whereby hands can be discussed. Thursday is duplicate bridge. Come and join the fun! Please email us to participate.
Join Chat in French with our 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 Wednesday from 09.30 - 10.30 at the AWCZ Clubhouse.
For questions please email Mouna: frenchconversation@awczurich.org.
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: January 15, 2026
Contact Jen for more information and to register!
BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Join our English playgroup with your 0-4 year old, led by Kristina, mom of 2 and certified Parenting Coach.
At each playgroup, we will have circle time with songs and books, plus open play and a craft.
Moms can swap stories and tips with each other over a hot coffee. No advance registration required, just join the WhatsApp chat for the latest details.
For additional information, contact baby-toddler-playgroup@awczurich.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Everyday Gourmets to Celebrate Chinese New Year!
As always, we'll cook and eat together, have a glass (or two) of prosecco, and share a laugh.
Contact Rosy at everydaygourmets@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: January 30, 2026
Cancellation Deadline: January 30, 2026
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.
The Evening Wine & Cheese & Book Club meets (usually) on the second Tuesday of every month, except in August. We are a diverse group of people 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: February: The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore 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.*
For any questions, please contact eveningbookclub@awczurich.org.
The AWCZ Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 in the Clubhouse.
The book for February 6, 2026 is A Different Kind of Power, by Jacinda Andern.
If you have any questions, contact Starr at bookclub@awczurich.org.
FirstFridays!
Come spread the love! This month we’re pairing up with our PhASE group to enjoy a rosy (Rosé) evening of friendship and fun, and perhaps a cocktail or two, to benefit our Club Charity. All proceeds will go lovingly to PhASE.
Raffle for breast cancer awareness.
Cocktails CHF 10
Wine & beer CHF 5
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: February 6, 2026
For questions please contact Barbara.
VENICE
American and International Women's Association of Venice Present
Carnival 2026 Prosecco Brunch
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11.00
Benefiting Save Venice's Women Artists of Venice Program
Silent Auction & Raffle
EUR 65
Location:
NH Venezia Grand Hotel
Palazzo dei Dogi
Fondamenta Madona de l'Orto, 3500
30121 Venice
Dress code:
Cocktail Attire
Masks Requested
Costumes Optional
There will be a full standing buffet brunch and flowing prosecco, entertainment, a raffle, a costume competition, and a silent auction.
This event will be a nice taste of Carnival and also support the female artists of Venice. Why not gather a few of your friends to head down to Venice?
For additional information, check out the AIWAV website:
Venice Carnival 2026.
Or contact: aiwavevents@gmail.com
CHILI COOK OFF!
February 22, 2026
Make your favorite chili with all the fixin's to share and enter into
our contest to see how your recipe stacks up!
Prize awarded.
Fundraiser for FAWCO
Event Cost:
CHF 20 Members CHF 25 Non-Members
Children under 14 are free
Free entrance for Members who bring Chili.
Cash Bar is available. CHF 5 for Margaritas.
Please pay in advance of the event.
Registration Deadline: February 18, 2026 Cancellation Deadline: February 18, 2026
For further questions, please contact the FAWCO reps (Jodi) directly.
You can pay online by Bank Transfer, Twint, or PayPal*.
-If you prefer to pay 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
Please be sure to include your NAME, THE EVENT and THE REGISTRATION NUMBER with your payment. This is the only way your payment can be identified.
Kindly note, when using PayPal & Twint for payment, a minimal additional fee of 4% is applied to cover the Club's incurred costs from TWINT and PayPal.
- *When you click “pay online," you will be redirected to PayPal. Members will pay a total of CHF 20.80/person, while non-members will pay CHF 26.00/per person.
Remember, it's a fundraising event – feel welcome to round up your contribution! Thank you!
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.
FEBRUARY COFFEE MORNING
Meet the Candidates / Bylaws update presentation!
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: February 26, 2026
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: February 27, 2026
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 materials. Donations could be made via cash or Twint. For more information, contact Chantal.
The book for March 6, 2026 is Gaudy Nights, by Dorothy L. Sayers.
FirstFridays! - By Laws Presentation
Cost: Cocktails, beer & wines: CHF 5
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: March 4, 2026
The Evening Wine & Cheese & Book Club meets (usually) on the second Tuesday of every month, except in August. We are a diverse group of people 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 2026 Spring / Summer reading list is: March: To be announced April: To be announced
May: To be announced
June: To be announced
July: To be announced
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.*
BINGO! BINGO! BINGO!
Come join us for a Bingo Night.
Get ready to shout "BINGO" and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event. Snacks are included in the registration fee and there will be a cash bar. Partners are welcome.
Members and Nonmembers are welcome.
Cost: CHF 20 for members and CHF 30 for non-members. Children 18 and under are half price (CHF 10 / CHF 15, respectively). The ticket includes 2 cards per game (4 games) and snacks. More cards will be available for purchase and we'll also have a cash bar. If registering children and guests, contact the VP communications for assistance.
All proceeds support our charities: PhASE and FAWCO.
Cancellation and registration deadlines are March 12, 2026.
For more information, contact Lyla or Susan C.
Please make your payment before the event.
You can pay online by Bank Transfer, Twint, or PayPal.
Please be sure to include your NAME, the NAME of the EVENT and the REGISTRATION NUMBER with your payment. This is the only way your payment can be identified.
-If you prefer to pay by BANK TRANSFER or TWINT, click on "invoice me" and you will be sent an invoice via email.
-If you prefer to pay by PayPal, click "pay online" and you will be directed to PayPal.
Kindly note, when using PayPal or Twint for payment, a minimal additional fee of 4% is applied to cover the Club's costs incurred by using TWINT and PayPal.
For Bank Transfer payments, please find the bank account details below:
There is no processing fee when you pay by Bank Transfer.
- If you'd like to pay by TWINT, click here.
-If you'd like to pay by PayPal, click here.
The book for April 3, 2026 is The Daughter of Time, by Josephine Tey.
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: April 10, 2026
The book for May 1, 2026 is The last Bookshop in London, by Madeline Martin.
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: May 29, 2026
The book for June 5, 2026 will be provided at a later date.
The book for July 3, 2026 will be provided at a later date.
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