Lazy days of summer invite us to so many relaxing activities: Wine tasting, art class, hiking, book discussions, language groups … Enjoy the last of the summer with us!
Tours and Talks
Sunday, 3 August It looks like a mosque, but it it’s something quite different! Join us for a tour of this decorative building in Potsdam, designed to conceal the steam engine that pumped water to Sans Souci.
Saturday, 23 August An introduction to acrylic painting and colour mixing. We will mix the gray scale, then the primary colors, and have a go at painting a still life with red, orange, and yellow peppers.
Food, Drink and Friends
Tuesday, 26 August An evening by the Spree at one of our favourite Italian restaurants.
Thursday, 28 August An evening in the wine oasis at Rüdesheimer Platz. Wines and sparkling wines from the Rheingau-Taunus region are served at typical tasting stands.
Friday, 29 August Couples Evening: a chance to meet each other’s ‘better halves’, strengthen connections, and create a warm, relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels included.
Books and Films
Wednesday, 6 August Poetry for Pleasure. Bring a favorite poem, or just listen and react to poetry in multiple languages.
Wednesday, 13 August The Biographies Book Group discusses The Last Manchu, the autobiography of the last emperor of China.
Monday, 25 August The Afternoon Book Group discusses The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden, a recent winner of the Women’s Prize for fiction.
The Film Buffs, a WhatsApp group, goes to the movies together on an ad hoc basis.
Stay Fit With Walking Groups
Saturday, 9 August A brisk hike along the Panke Weg from Pankow to Wedding.
Every Wednesday morning A walk around Schlachtensee
Every Thursday morning A walk around Tiergarten
Thursday afternoon, 14 and 28 August Dog walking group
Crafts, Languages and Games
Friday, 1, 15, and 29 August Italian Speakers
Tuesday, 12 August German Speakers
Wednesday, 27 August French Speakers
The Club has multiple Mah Jong groups that play regularly, as well as a crafts group that meets at participants’ convenience.
Photo credit, M.M.Minderhoud, Wikimedia Commons
