Dear Round Robin Readers, Send us photos of your fun summer travels! The Round Robin Around The World would love to share photos of our Members’ summer trips, whether within Switzerland, around Europe or worldwide. Slip a copy of The Round Robin in your luggage and include in those keepsake photos. Also (NEW), if you are already travelling and don’t have your Round Robin with you, or maybe you don’t receive The Round Robin as a printed magazine, you can still send us a picture. Take a photo of yourself during your travels, making a heart shape with your hands. We want everyone to be able to participate! Previous Around the World travel photos have included Members visiting Israel, Botswana, South Africa, India, and France, as well as having fun right here in Zurich.
Please be sure to include the names of those in the photo, the location and date; send to editor@awczurich.org. If you’d like to add a bit of text about the trip as well, please feel free to do so. Deadline for submissions for the September/October issue is July 25th, but do get in touch if you have a great photo that will be available a day or two after that. Laura Groves, Editor, The Round Robin Magazine
Dear Club Members, The Communications Team is looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, has an excellent command of American English, and is comfortable with word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Apple Pages. This person will report to the Editor of The Round Robin.
The Activities Editor will compile and track activity listings from the activity leaders and determine which need to be included in the next issue of the magazine. The Activities Editor will receive submissions via the activitylisting@awczurich.org email (and the Google Docs Activity Submission Form, where appropriate) and edit the compiled list of relevant activities using AWCZ house style. The Activities Editor will also compile the relevant PDF flyers from activity leaders and/or flyer designers, ensuring that all required information is present and correct, that the content conforms with AWCZ house style. She/he will download each flyer in the correct PDF download format (high quality PDF intended for print) and place it in the correct location on the Google Drive Round Robin content folder for that issue. This person must be comfortable meeting deadlines, familiar with AWCZ house style and widely used style guides, and willing to learn a collaborative remote/online workflow (currently being designed and soon to be implemented). Estimated time commitment varies bimonthly but will probably be between 5 and 12 hours per month, varying every other month according to when The Round Robin is in production. If interested, please contact Yunting: vpcommunications@awczurich.org. Have a great summer,
AWCZ Communications Team
Photo collage edited and created by Daria Bongiorni
Dear AWCZ Community,
As summer is drawing near, even though the weather is not really like it at the time of writing. We have a special announcement regarding the clubhouse activities during July-August. Book Club (Daytime): The Book Club (Daytime) is off in August. Bridge: 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. An announcement will be available when the activity returns. Cancer Support Group: There will be a break in July and August - activities will resume on September 4, 2024. Please join WhatsApp group for ongoing support over the summer. Coffee Mornings:There will be a break in July and August - Coffee mornings will resume in September. Core and More: Core and More activities will take a break in July and part of August, classes will continue on Aug 20, 2024. Crafternoon: There are no sessions in July and August. Evening Book Club: There will be a break in August. Everyday Gourmet: There will be a break in July and August. Everyday Gourmet resumes in September. FirstFridays!: There will be a break in July and August. Game On!: Game On! will continue on first Sunday of the month in the summer. The next three dates are: July 7, August 4 and September 1. Library:From July 3 to August 14, 2024. The library is operating under summer schedule. It is open only on Wednesdays from 10.00 - 14.00. Regular schedule returns on August 21, 2024. 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 Read Aloud Day at AWCZ: Read Aloud continues in the summer on every third Friday of the month. The next three dates are July 19, August 16 and September 13*. Relaxing Hatha Yoga: The last class in the summer will be July 23, 2024 before the break. The class returns on September 10, 2024. Please check the WhatsApp group for possible schedule changes and instructor substitution. Stitchin witches:Stitching Witches continues in July and August on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Please check your emails for possible schedule changes. Weekly Walking Groups (Clubs in Motion):The walking groups continue through out the summer, please check the WhatsApp group for possible changes. Writers Group Writers group continues throughout the summer. For all other regular activities and events throughout the summer, check our website.
Best Regards,
Just us in creating the handmade The Heart Pillows for survivors of breast cancer. You can find the links for registration here: May 24, 2024 | Friday 14.00 - 17.00 https://www.awczurich.org/event-5720556 May 24, 2024 | Friday | 18.00 - 21.00 https://www.awczurich.org/event-5721407 May 25, 2024 | Saturday | 13.00 - 17.00 https://www.awczurich.org/event-5721406 For questions please contact Karen C awczkaren86@gmail.com
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!
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.
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.
Höschgasse 38, 8008 Zürich
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