Activity Groups
AIWC Activity Groups are open to all members. The AIWC newsletter has further details about groups each month. We encourage you to take the opportunity to start your own Activity Group if the one you are interested in is full, and will assist you to do so. Please contact Joan Goodman at vicepresident@aiwc-lausanne.org. Please also visit our website page:
Events & Activities->Outings for more information on the Activity Groups' marked with the word "Outings".
Click on the following list to be taken directly to that area of activities.
Crafts and Games
Art Quilting
Leader: Nicole Kälin, artquilting@aiwc-lausanne.org
Take quilting to a new level by focusing on art.
Bridge
Leader: Liz Baron Demarco, bridge@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet once a week on Thursday afternoons between 13.30 - 17.00 at members' homes. Beginners are welcome. Please contact leader if you are interested in joining the group.
Needlepoint
Leader: Catherine Galitzine, needlepoint@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet Wednesdays from 14:00-16:00 in St Sulpice. All levels are welcome. Please call or email leader for information.
Fun and Socializing
Explore Lausanne (Outings)
Leaders: Marina Torchino and Janik Desdiens,
explorelausanne@aiwc-lausanne.org
We are a new activity group that plans to meet once a month to discover Lausanne and its surroundings. This will usually take place on Fridays from 9h30 but could vary. Our outings will vary from simple walks to guided tours of historic sites and museums. When possible, an optional lunch is proposed. In December we are planning a trip to the Montreux Christmas Market on Tuesday, 6 December. In January, we will be meeting on Friday 20 January for an as yet undetermined activity. More information will be sent to those on our list. Email us to get on our list. See "Outings" page for more information.
Free Spirits (Outings)
Leader: Anne Heggie freespirits@aiwc-lausanne.org
Explore Switzerland as well as neighboring France and Italy. We visit places that are celebrating special customs or that are having interesting cultural events. We also enjoy the restaurants, shopping, and much more. On Friday, 9 December, we will be going to the Basel Christmas Market. If you would like to participate, please contact Anne. In January, we are planning an outing to the Patek Phillippe Museum in Geneva. Dates to be confirmed. For more information, please contact Anne. See listing on the Outings page on this website, or contact leader for further details.
History of Art (Outings)
Leader: Alison Watts, historyofart@aiwc-lausanne.org
We travel to different museums, email Alison to be on her mailing list. Vist our "Outings" page for more information.
For December’s Christmas Art Outing, we’ll visit the Nahmad collection of Surrealist paintings – Miro, Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, etc at the Kunsthaus Zurich plus lunch at the restaurant there followed by Christmas shopping. This will take place on Wednesday 14 December. Train departs Lausanne at 9h20. Please let Alison know by Wednesday 7 December if interested in coming
January’s meeting will be something locally at the end of the month, probably Thursday 26 (to be confirmed). “Describe something about a favorite painting or artisit”. Alison will send out details nearer the time. Please be willing to participate to make it more interesting for the group. Refreshments too.
New Mom and Tots playgroup!
Leader: Kelly Ford momsandtots@aiwc-lausanne.org
A great opportunity for you and your child to meet new friends and get out of the house this winter! Our first meeting willl be on Tuesday 6 December and Tuesday 17 January. Time and place to be determined. For more information, contact Kelly.
Out to Lunch Bunch (Outings)
Leader: Cindy Wawrzyniak and Catherine Galitzine,
outtolunch@aiwc-lausanne.org
This group meets monthly at various restaurants in and around Lausanne.
See listing on the Outings page on this website, or contact leader for further details.
Language and Learning
Dream Interpretation I & II
Leader: Anna Bourgeois, dream@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet at the AIWC Clubhouse on alternate Fridays from 10.00-12.00. I am a Jungian analyst who will teach the group how to interpret their dreams.
Next meetings: Dreams I Friday, 2 March
Dreams II Friday, 9 March
English Conversation
Leader: Nicola Ashmore english@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet Tuesdays from 18:00-19:00. Please contact Nicola if you are interested in joining the group.
French Conversation.
Leader: Juliette Brull, french@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 at the clubhouse.
Tandem English/French
Contact person: Evelyne Burridge, office@aiwc-lausanne.org
We are participating in a language tandem program with students of the Connaissance 3 - Senior University. In order to join a tandem pair, you need to speak and understand a bit of French. Please contact Evelyne if you are interested.
German (Advanced) Conversation
Leader: Karin Hansohm Schwarz, german@aiwc-lausanne.org
Our next meetings will be on alternate Fridays from 9h30-11h in the clubhouse.
Next meetings: Friday, 16 and 30 March.
History of Art (Outings)
Leader: Alison Watts, historyofart@aiwc-lausanne.org
We travel to different museums - see Group Outings page for more information.
International Cooking, Lausanne
Leader: Karen Wilson: intlcookinglausanne@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet monthly in members' homes. The hostess chooses the cuisine and everyone prepares a dish.
International Cooking Vevey
Leaders: Anne Hartwell and Gilla Stead: intlcookingvevey@aiwc-lausanne.org
We usually meet monthly on a Friday.
Next meetings: Friday, 8 March andFriday, 27 April.
Literature.
Leaders: Tanis Vollmann and Vivienne Furtwangler,
literature@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet monthly at members' homes.
Next meeting:
Thursday, 15 March.
Music Appreciation
Leader: Marie Lou von Schack, music@aiwc-lausanne.org
We meet monthly to discuss significant music.
Next meeting: Wednesday, 28 March.
New Photography
Leader: Eszter Vitaszil Rubeo, photography@aiwc-lausanne.org
The goal of this new group is to get together to take pictures, show photos to each other and to receive feedback. It is not a photography course, but rather an exchange of opinions and advice for those who have an interest in photography. Please contact Eszter for more information.
Readers
Leader: Christine Bernick, readers1@aiwc-lausanne.org
Our Readers I goup is currently welcoming new members. They will meet monthly on either Monday or Friday afternoons, depending on the needs of the group.
If you are interested in participating in a Reader’s group but can’t manage these days please contact Joan Goodman at vicepresident@aiwc-lausanne.org.
Sports
Badminton
Leaders: Kathryn Billington or Ann Cappin, badminton@aiwc-lausanne.org
We play Mondays 9.00-10.00 ath the Lausanne Badminton Center. All levels are welcome.
Fit and Fun Walking
Leaders: Jewell Pahl, walking@aiwc-lausanne.org
Looking for a fun and social way of keeping fit? Walk information will be communicated early in the week via email to all participants who have signed up. The only requirements are that you have sufficient physical fitness to walk continuously for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours. You will need good shoes or boots. Transportation to meeting places might occasionally require a car. If you are interested in this activity, please contact Jewell.
Next walks: Thursdays, 8 and 22 March
Hiking
Leader: Karen Wilson, hiking@aiwc-lausanne.org
The Hikers have gone into hibernation until the spring. Details of future hikes will be sent to those on the distribution list.
New Nordic Walking
Lisa Mechnig-Giordano, nordicwalking@aiwc-lausanne.org
This new activity group will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9h00. Our plan is to walk for about 45 minutes. No previous experience in Nordic walking is required; Lisa will explain the basics to those who have never done it. We will be meeting in Forel in a parking lot at the edge of the forest. The address to look for is Chemin de la Rochette 19, 1072 Forel. Leashed dogs are also welcome . Please contact Lisa to let her know if you are interested or need more information.
Skiing, Downhill, Advanced
Leaders: Judy Lister, Jane Miners, skiing@aiwc-lausanne.org
We ski on Tuesdays during the season. Our group is of good intermediate to advanced level. We do not always guarantee return for school pick up so please check.
New Skiing, Downhill, Intermediate
Contact person: Joan Goodman, vicepresident@aiwc-lausanne.org
We are hoping to create a skiing group for those members who don’t feel quite confident enough to join our regular downhill skiing group. We hope to start up in January. If you are interested in being a part of this new group, please contact Joan
Squash
Leaders: Judy Lister, squash@aiwc-lausanne.org
We play Mondays 10.00-11.00 at the Alcatraz in Renens. All levels are welcome.
Tennis Puidoux
Leader: Anne Guyot, tennis@aiwc-lausanne.org
We play tennis on Mondays 9.30 - 11.30 and Thursdays 9.30 to 12.30 in Puidoux. Please contact leader if you would like to join.
Tennis Vidy
Leader, Inge VanWely, tennisvidy@aiwc-lausanne.org
We play tennis on Thursdays from 10.00-11.00 in Vidy.
New Yoga
Leader: Donna Lambert
yoga@aiwc-lausanne.org
Hatha Yoga Taster Session with Donna Lambert BWY Dip RYT500, SYT Cert. New member Donna is proposing a yoga class for all interested members. She will be holding a trial session in February. The date will be fixed based on the availability of those interested. Please contact Donna if you would like to partcipate in this event. She will be able to give you more information concerning the time, venue and what you need to bring.
Hatha Yoga links breath and movement, creating self awareness and mindfulness. We will focus on breathing, posture work and relaxation techniques to increase general health and wellbeing and relieve stress, developing a strong flexible boday and a calm balanced mind. It can relieve pain and my be adapted for injuries. Practicing yoga helps us relax and improve flexibility, muscle tone and stamina while restoring inner peace and creating a harmonious body/mind. Yoga is simple, easily adapted to our daily life allowing each person to progress at their own pace.
For Your Information
The following are not activity groups as such but these members are willing to offer advice or help with their specific topics.
Dog Walking
Contact: Rhonda Langham, dogwalking@aiwc-lausanne.org
Contact for information about dog walking in the area.
Golf
Contact: Beverly Grahame, golf@aiwc-lausanne.org
Contact for information about golf in the area.
For general activity group information or to find out how to start a new activity group, please contact Joan Goodman at:
vicepresident@aiwc-lausanne.org
Last page update : Mon, 13-feb-12 14:41