The American Women's Club of Luxembourg offers a host of activities for its members. They are a great way to meet new people and explore new interests!
Don't see your particular fancy?
What's YOUR passion or hobby?
Cooking, gardening, travel, quilting, visiting museums?
If you don't see what fits your interest then - feel free to start an activity of your own! You are then free to organize it around your own schedule and meet as often or infrequently as you wish.
We do have some activities where we are hoping to find a new leader - take on the challenge and volunteer!
Note that you must be a paid member of the AWCL to participate in one of these activities.
Here are some examples of our monthly activities which have been held in the past and in the present!
Detailed information about meeting places, times and contact persons is published in the Members only section (username and password provided upon membership payment and available on the inside cover of the directory) or in the monthly Grapevine newsletter, distributed free to AWCL members and by subscription to non-members.
The Book Club meets once a month usually on the last Wednesday at the AWCL clubhouse from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The AWCL Book Club was formed in the 1996-97 club year. Each month we choose one book for discussion, which is announced in advance online and in The Grapevine. The book discussions are attended by ten to fifteen members each month.
Are you taking French lessons? Would you like to put into practice what you've been learning in class? Join us each month as we enjoy a cup of coffee and are guided in conversation by a native French speaker. This is not a group lesson but a fun and informal get together to practice your French.
This is a group for movie buffs! We meet once a month to enjoy new or old films and then have a short discussion afterwards. Do you like to see a film 'with the girls'? Join us! Note: currently seeking a co-chairperson to lead this group for once a month meetings.
Visit Anneke de Voogd to learn how to make those special gifts and decorations. Whether it be Valentines or graduation, Anneke can help you with your craft ideas.
Join us to fight the flab and feel good about yourself.
These are fun sessions and all fitness levels are welcome; no need to worry if you have never seen the inside of a gym before.
3 one-hourly classes are held at CK Kockelscheuer under the encouragement and direction of our Fitness trainer and tennis coach Frederik.
Class times are weekly, Mondays 9 to 10am, Wednesdays 9 to 10am or 10 to 11am.
Calling all gourmet cooks or wannabees! Do you dream of having that perfect dinner party, yet never know what to make? Would you like to whip up creative and unusual dishes? Well then, the gourmet club is for you! Groups of four to six people meet each month at alternating homes to sample and experiment with various recipes and menus. We will prepare the meal together and sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labor!
The Hiking Club takes advantage of the wonderful rambling routes in the Luxembourg countryside.
The hikes are done on Friday mornings and generally take between one and a half to two hours. All hikes are pre-walked by the hiking team, so we can answer any question on all routes. Just call!
The pace is brisk! You will need to bring water and perhaps a snack. Dogs are welcome on a leash,
but the hikes are not suitable for strollers or pushcarts.
You can carpool with other hikers to the designated meeting spots, if desired.
Often following the hike, there is an optional coffee or lunch.
It is a good idea to bring an extra pair of shoes and a warm sweater for afterwards, as inclement weather is part of the adventure of living here.
So, for friendship, fresh air, exercise, beautiful scenery and an opportunity to get to know the real Luxembourg,
join us in all types of weather on Friday mornings.
Moms and Tots would like to welcome all members with babies, toddlers and small (or not so small) children to join us. All year round we socialize, exchange information and keep both ourselves and our little ones happy and active by hosting different events. This very active group can be a lifesaver for you when you move to Luxembourg with small children not yet in school!
Join us for discussions of books and travel ideas and experiences. Meets monthly.
Also, we always welcome new members, don't be shy. You don't have to a gourmet cook to join. We also try to share books.
The Ramblers is a group which hikes approximately 14-16 km in the beautiful green north of Luxembourg once a month. Meeting place is usually the Heisdorf car park at 9:15.
Do you have a shoebox full of vacation pictures, pictures from the last birthday party or summer visitors to Luxembourg? The Scrapbooking Club is a friendly group who work on getting all those pictures in a photo album or scrapbook. We meet once a month at the clubhouse to share ideas and crop the pictures into our albums. It is a relaxing and stress free environment where creative ideas are bounced around. Because of limited working space, we can have only eight people working at a time; so reservations are essential.
This activity is meant for children from age 7-14.
Haven't played tennis since high school or college? Don't worry! Most of us started out that way and it's amazing how you do improve once you start playing again! Complete beginner? or...Pretty good player? No problem!
The Tennis Club is a great way to get out and have a fun game of tennis while meeting some new people (the exercise doesn't do any harm either). We book our indoor courts for every Thursday morning at the Kockelscheuer Sports Center located just outside Luxembourg City.
Cost averages a very reasonable EUR 120 per person for the whole season, which begins the first week of October and continues through May and sometimes June. We play doubles and/or singles, have players of all levels and have even arranged lessons for beginner groups.
So, don't hesitate to ask for more information! Sign-up for the Tennis Club takes place at the September or October (latest) Brunch Meeting. We do ask for a commitment for the season, as we pay the courts in advance in October, but it is possible to join later in the year if space is available. If you can't make it once in awhile it is no problem as long as you let someone know in advance. If you cannot commit to play every week, then you may sign up as a substitute or alternate with another member. Hope you will join this terrific group!
Love to try restaurants for a reasonable price and no babysitting cost? Join the Tempting Tastebuds as we try different cuisine around the Luxembourg area on a bi-monthly basis. We've been to Thai, Moroccan, Spanish and Greek restaurants, all with much fun and eating pleasure.
This activity is for dog-loving ladies who are interested in a needy cause. An animal shelter is located in Luxembourg city near Gasperich and if you read French or German you can get more information on their website www.deierenasyl.lu
The shelter always needs help and is looking for warm-hearted women who would help walk their dogs.
Wine for the Fun of It! Please join our group as we taste our way through various wine regions, countries, and varietals. From absolute beginner to wine expert, you are sure to have fun, meet new people, and learn something new at our Wine Club events. Most events will be held on weeknights.
All events are open to AWCL members and their "significant others", so bring along your better half! Some events will be focused on wine, some will be focused on wine with food. WINE TASTING glass sizes will be observed. Check the Members only section for details on the next activity!