Explore Berlin with us, enjoy lunch together, polish up your language skills and keep fit—all with our BIWC November activities!
Tours and Talks
Saturday, 1 November Explore Spandau Citadel, one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in Europe, now a fascinating museum complex.
Tuesday, 4 November A presentation, with exercises, about how to relieve stress and form positive connections to other people. Guests are welcome!
Tuesday, 11 November A tour of ‘Red Island’ in Schöneberg, a district with a lively history. It is now the site of a number of artists’ studios, one of which we will visit.
Tuesday, 11 November A visit to the Zeiss Grossplanetarium in Prenzlauer Berg. Thanks to its impressive new media technology, we will enjoy a trip through our solar system and back to the stars above Berlin.
Thursday, 20 November A visit to the Biosphäre Potsdam: a tropical botanical garden, a butterfly house, and a look at the ocean depths in the Aquasphäre.
Food, Drink, and Friends
Thursday, 13 November Lunch at Diekman’s, where the German-French cuisine celebrates the art of simplicity.
Thursday, 13 November Brunch at Cafe Baier in Steglitz, an elegant Art Nouveau venue.
Friday, 28 November 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.
Book Groups
Wednesday, 5 November The Poetry for Pleasure group meets to share and discuss favorite poems in diverse languages.
Monday, 24 November The Afternoon Book Group discusses The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore.
Staying Fit
Saturday, 2 November A brand-new yoga course for beginners: build strength, flexibility and calm at your own pace.
Every Wednesday morning A walk around Schlachtensee
Every Thursday morning A walk around Tiergarten
Thursdays, 13 and 27 November The Dog Walking Group, for owners and friends of dogs, meets in late afternoon.
Languages, Crafts, and Games
Mondays, 10 and 24 November English Speakers
Tuesdays, 11 and 25 November German Speakers
Wednesdays, 5 and 26 November French Speakers
Fridays, 14 and 28 November Italian Speakers
The Club has multiple Mah Jong groups that play regularly, as well as a crafts group that meets at participants’ convenience.
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