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Need some relief from a long cold winter? Join us for activities, from gallery and museum tours to Chinese New Year celebrations to lunches and language groups and sports. Tours, Talks, etc. Saturday, 7 February A visit to the Scharf Collection, currently on display at the Alte Nationalgalerie: a remarkable selection of European paintings, from Goya to Monet, Cézanne, and Bonnard. Monday, 9 February A visit to the South African embassy, with a brief talk about South Africa—and of course refreshments! Saturday, 14 February The first of a series of private guided tours of art galleries and private collections

Club activities quiet down a little in December to give everyone time for holiday meetings with friends and family. But there is still a lot going on in the BIWC, from language and book groups to walking groups to lunch and evening parties. Tours and Talks Saturday, 6 December A visit to Schloss Britz, where a curator will give us a tour of the current exhibition on art and politics under Frederick II. We will finish up at the Britz Christmas market, which offers a festive cultural programme with magic, acrobatics, theatre, music and dance, and culinary delights. Food,

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

Tours and Talks Tuesday, 16 September A visit to the rose garden in Volkspark Humboldthain, with 70 different varieties of roses. Friday, 19 September A visit to the Marble Palace in Potsdam, built in the eighteenth century in a fine setting overlooking the Heiliger See. Tuesday, 23 September A BIWC member recounts her visit to South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Valdez Peninsula, with photos and videos of the exceptional wildlife and scenery of the South Atlantic. Thursday, 25 September A documentary preview and discussion. Meet the protagonist of a new film, No, I’m Not the Mother, about the

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

It's a busy month at the BIWC, with our celebration of International Women's Day and our Annual General Meeting. Many other activities are available as well! Tours, Talks, and Service Every Tuesday English-speaking play group for parents with babies and toddlers, open to non-members. Tuesday, 4 March Monthly Meeting with celebration of International Women’s Day. A participatory program full of information about women who make a difference around the world. Open to non-members. Tuesday, 11 March A visit to the “Lion Estate” in Britz. Hear a historian of the area explain the background of this striking housing complex, and

  See exhibitions, hike around Berlin, talk about books, join us in restaurants and cafés--and so much more! Tours, Talks, and Service Tuesday, 4 February Monthly Evening Meet & Greet, with a program by intercultural-training consultant and creative coach Jacquelyn Reeves. Open to all, members and non-members! Saturday, 8 February A visit to the Documentation Centre Topographie des Terrors, the site from which the Nazis planned and managed most of their crimes. Tuesday, 11 February Tour of the famous “Lion Estate” in Britz, with a visit to the studio of artist Cornelia Renz. Tuesday, 18 February A visit to

Here’s your choice of holiday cheer! Parties large and small, Christmas markets and hikes and cozy cafe visits—just the thing for a dark December. Tours, Talks, and Service Every Tuesday English-speaking play group, open to non-members. This is an outreach service activity, bringing our expertise in connecting people to a group at risk of isolation: parents of babies and toddlers. (Not on 24 and 31 December.) Friday, 6 December A visit to a special Christmas market at Rixdorf (Neukölln). All the classic stalls with decorations for Christmas, sweets, food and drinks, choirs who sing Christmas carols and other performances.

Dozens of activities--take your choice! Hiking, crafts, literature, restaurants ... Something for everyone! Monthly Meeting Tuesday, 5 November. Drinks and/or dinner, with opportunities to socialize with members and prospective members. No program this month, but plenty of chances to learn about the BIWC’s current activities and enjoy a pleasant evening with friends. Tours, Talks, and Service Every Tuesday English-speaking play group, open to non-members. This is an outreach service activity, bringing our expertise in connecting people to a group at risk of isolation: parents of babies and toddlers. Saturday, 9 November Would you like to enhance your well-being, reduce