• The AWCZ is a founding member of FAWCO,
    the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas.

Welcome to the American Women's Club of Zurich

Founded in 1931, the Club is a not-for-profit volunteer-run organization dedicated to providing opportunities for friendship and personal development. We actively engage in philanthropic and community service projects in the greater Zurich region, throughout Switzerland and in the larger global community.

The AWCZ Clubhouse, centrally located in Zurich, is the venue for many of the Club’s activities, including monthly coffee mornings, seminars and workshops, hobby groups and cooking classes. Space in our Clubhouse is available for hosting private events, parties and art exhibitions.



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Upcoming Events

May Lunch Bunch: Restaurant Weisser Wind

25.05.2012
Strolling along Oberdorfstrasse, one passes Vohdin's charming bakery window, which has existed since the 17th Century. Read More.

Zurich Opera House Tour

25.05.2012
Some say the tour is better than Opera itself, and everyone gives it a hardy round of applause. Read More.

May Saturday Sociables

26.05.2012
All You Can Eat Fajitas and Tequila Tasting Read More.

May Excursion: A Bike Tour of Zurich!

31.05.2012
We will spend a beautiful spring afternoon biking around the prettiest streets, lanes and courtyards of the city, including the old town and districts 8004 and 8005. Read More.

Investing for Fun and Profit

02.06.2012
This informative and entertaining workshop teaches key financial principles for both adults and teens. Read More.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

05.06.2012
An opportunity to say thank you to all our volunteers at this special luncheon Read More.

June Excursion: A Day Out to Lake Constance

06.06.2012
We are taking the day to explore two charming cities on the beautiful Lake Constance. Read More.

June Coffee Morning

08.06.2012
Personal Image Consultation Read More.

Living in Zurich® Guide

readingbookThe Most Comprehensive Guidebook to Life in Zurich as an American Expat

The 400-page Living in Zurich® Guide was developed as part of the AWCZ's popular Living in Zurich® course. This excellent book, compiled by AWCZ members, contains detailed information on living in Switzerland and specifically Zurich.

It covers topics such as finding housing, getting settled, schools, health care, banking, insurance and public transportation, as well as restaurants, art, culture and travel.

Learn how to purchase your copy.

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Bike Tour of Zurich

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Join us on Thursday, May 31 and spend a beautiful spring afternoon biking around the prettiest streets, lanes and courtyards of the city, including the old town and districts 8004 and 8005. Learn more.

All You Can Eat Mexican Dinner

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We are celebrating the unique Mexican food with an all-you-can-eat fajita night at Desperado Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Saturday, May 26. Sizzling fajitas will be served with all the usual trimmings like cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. Learn more.

Need a Good Laugh?

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Come with the AWCZ to see the IMPROVables at the Zurich Comedy Club on Saturday, June 23.  The talented actors and musicians entertaining us with a series of short scenes, songs and games - all based on suggestions from the audience.  The results are side-splitting funny and not to be missed. Learn more.

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Investment Course

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AWCZ member and financial expert Sheila Ohlund will teach a special course, Investing for Fun and Profit, on Saturday, June 2. 

This fun and informative workshop will teach you key financial principles, how to mange money and give you insight into the fascinating world of business. Open to teens and adults, members and non-members. Learn more.

Enjoy Photography?

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We’re looking for photography enthusiasts to help create memories for Club members by capturing the faces and fun at our events.

If you have a digital SLR camera and aren’t afraid of terms like DPI, focal length and aperture, please contact us to volunteer. Your photos will appear in The Round Robin and on our website.

Member Activities

Bridge
At the present time, the AWCZ participates in three ongoing duplicate bridge g... Learn More
Bunko
Are you looking for something to do that requires no skill, takes just two hours... Learn More
Jabbers and Gabbers
  Calling all knitters, crocheters and cross-stitchers: Join our circle on t... Learn More
Scrapbooking
Need help getting all those photographs and memories together in albums? The Scr... Learn More
Everyday Gourmets
Love to cook but need some everyday inspiration? Join fellow cooking enthusiais... Learn More
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Friday)
Come party with AWCZ and ACZ members for a cocktail evening with plenty of style... Learn More
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club is perfect for book lovers who can’t make the daytime Book... Learn More
AWCZ Art guild
AWCZ Art Guild invites members to join who have a passion to draw, paint, sculpt... Learn More
FAWCO
The AWCZ is a founding member of FAWCO, the Federation of American Women's Clu... Learn More
Book Club
  Have a love of literature? Get captured by classics?  Fond of fiction?  Go... Learn More
Coffee Mornings
Monthly Coffee Mornings at the Clubhouse offer more than just coffee! Enjoy home... Learn More
Other Activities
These activities are open to AWCZ members and nonmembers.  The organizsers ... Learn More
Beginners Bridge
Beginner's Bridge is an easygoing group of beginning bridge players that may be ... Learn More
Life Stories
Have an interesting story to share? Life Stories usually meets on the second We... Learn More
Writers Group
Unleash your inner writer with the Women's Writing Group. We will meet every thr... Learn More
Salt & Pepper Group
The Salt & Pepper group is for AWCZ members interested in issues related to agin... Learn More
Ski Group
The AWCZ Cowabunga Ski Group boasts 17 members, beginning to intermediate leve... Learn More
Not Your Daughter's Bike Ride
See Switzerland on two wheels with this group of cycling enthusiasts. Haven't ri... Learn More
PhASE
PhASE (Philanthropy and Social Engagement) identifies and publicizes volunteer... Learn More
Current Events Discussion Group
Join us for a casual discussion of current world events: economics, politics, ... Learn More

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