Join us for special autumn events, from Oktoberfest to the Berlin Festival of Lights to a Day of the Dead celebration. And of course all our regular events continue: lunches and walking groups, language groups and museum tours, book groups … something for everyone!
Tours and Talks
Four Mondays in October Introduction to Mindfulness course—for those who may be seeking relief from stress, striving for greater clarity and focus, or simply curious to explore the depths of their minds.
Thursday, 9 October A stroll through Berlin’s 21st Festival of Lights, under the motto, “Let’s Shine Together!”
Tuesday, 14 October An English-language tour of the Museum in the Kulturbrauerei, which documents daily life in the German Democratic Republic, the former East Germany.
Tuesday, 21 October A fascinating lecture on the unique world of Indonesia, with its abundant natural beauty and immense cultural diversity.
Wednesday, 22 October A visit to the Heimatmuseum in Zehlendorf, located in the old village schoolhouse and displaying objects related to the history of this former village.
Food, Drink, and Friends
Thursday, 2 October Experience this traditional Bavarian event with us in the heart of Berlin.
Thursday, 16 October Lunch at Mr. Hai Noon, which offers Asiatic fusion cooking with a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, and an extensive sushi menu.
On a Friday evening in October to be determined, a Couples Evening offers a chance to get to know your fellow-members’ ‘better halves’ in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Also, under the title “Body and Soul,” a member offers a congenial evening together with a light meal, at a mutually convenient time for participants.
Books and Films
Wednesday, 1 October The Poetry for Pleasure group meets to share and discuss favorite poems in diverse languages.
Wednesday, 15 October The Biographies Book Group discusses books about the 18th-century composer Antonio Vivaldi.
Monday, 27 October The Afternoon Book Group discusses Stefan Zweig’s novel Impatience of the Heart (Die Ungeduld des Herzens, also translated into English as Beware of Pity).
The Film Buffs, a WhatsApp group, goes to the movies together on an ad hoc basis.
Staying Fit
Thursdays, 9 and 23 October The Dog Walking Group meets in late afternoon.
Saturday, 18 October A brisk hike to the Berliner Balkon, the Kaulsdorfer Seen, and the Erpetal in southeast Berlin.
Every Wednesday morning A walk around Schlachtensee
Every Thursday morning A walk around Tiergarten
A tennis group is getting under way in October.
Crafts, Languages, and Games
Mondays, 13 and 27 October English Speakers
Tuesdays, 7 and 21 October German Speakers
Wednesday, 29 October French Speakers
Friday, 31 October Spanish Speakers: visit to the Day of the Dead celebration at the Humboldt Forum.
Fridays, 3 and 17 and 31 October Italian Speakers
The Club has multiple Mah Jong groups that play regularly, as well as a crafts group that meets at participants’ convenience.
Photo credit: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_of_Lights#/media/Datei:Brandenburger_Tor_beim_Festival_of_Lights.jpg
