Make your May special! See new art, visit the Botanic Gardens or a famous Berlin literary neighbourhood, take the ferry to an island in the Havel, join lunch or dinner groups, book groups, walking groups, language groups … It´s a month to enjoy!
Tours, Talks, and Service
Every Tuesday English-speaking play group for parents with babies and toddlers, open to non-members.
Saturday, 3 May Visit to the studio of the painter Günter Scharein. See current work by an artist who has exhibited in numerous national and international exhibitions, earning significant recognition in the art scene.
Monday, 12 May Session 1 in a four-session course on Mindfulness, which will explore various mindfulness practices and techniques designed to cultivate presence and awareness.
Thursday, 15 May An evening visit to Bar Veronika in Fotografiska, the Contemporary Museum for Photography, Art and Culture dedicated to inspiring and innovative visual art, with curated exhibitions, live events, workshops, and more.
Thursday, 15 May A visit to the Botanical Garden. What better place to enjoy the awakening of spring than the Botanical Garden? We can compare our impressions at the delightful cafe in the Gartenakademie afterward.
Wednesday, 21 May A guided walk through Friedenau–through 150 years of art, literature, and architectural history. Get to know this idyllic setting of old country houses, renovated Wilhelmine-era buildings, green squares, and small cafes, where numerous artists, musicians, and writers have lived, including three Nobel Prize winners in Literature.
Sunday, 31 May A visit to Peacock Island House, Berlin’s romantic gem in the River Havel. After extensive renovation work, the enchanting little palace on Peacock Island will once again be welcoming visitors.
Food, Drink, and Friends
Friday, 16 May Lunch at an Italian restaurant in Charlottenburg—a favorite of the Kool Kiez lunch group!
Friday, 16 May A couples evening: a chance to meet each other’s “better halves,” strengthen connections, and create a warm, relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels included.
Thursday, 22 May Lunch at the elegant restaurant Heritage on Gendarmenmarkt, serving classic dishes with an innovative twist.
Friday, 23 May An Italian evening at a member’s home. We will offer a a demonstration of how to prepare a typical Italian dish, and follow with a classic four-course Italian menu, from a mixed starter and welcome drink to dessert.
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 7 May The Poetry for Pleasure group meets to hear and discuss poetry in multiple languages.
Sunday, 11 May and Sunday 25 May. The Silent Reading group meets to share a quiet time for reading and then an opportunity to talk about favorite books, magazines, podcasts, etc.
Monday, 26 May the Afternoon Book group will discuss Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor.
The Film Buffs, a WhatsApp group, goes to the movies together on an ad hoc basis.
Stay Fit With Walking Groups
Saturday, 17 May A brisk hike through Rehberge park and along the Spree
Every Wednesday morning A walk around Schlachtensee
Every Thursday morning A walk around Tiergarten
Every Thursday afternoon. Dog walking group at the Hundeauslaufgebiet (area for dogs to run free) near Krumme Lanke.
Languages, Crafts, and Games
Brush up your language skills with our conversation groups!
Monday, 12 and 26 May English Speakers
Monday, 5 and 19 May Italian Speakers
Tuesday, 6 and 20 May German Speakers
Wednesday, 7 and 21 May 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: RThiele, Wikimedia Commons
