American Women's Club of Bern

Join us on Friday, March 2, 2012: BERNnet Networking Evening with Speaker on Smartphone Security

programs — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:13:30 +0000

The Bern English Resource Network (BERNnet) is a networking group for professional women offering English-language services in and around Bern. Join us on Friday, March 2, for an informational evening featuring a talk on Smartphone and Tablet Security by Alexis FitzGerald, an introduction to the services BERNnet members offer, and a chance to [...]

Zumba Lesson in September

Jeannie.Wurz — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:30:12 +0000

Contributed by Tick

On the gray, cold morning of September 17, a cheerful group of 12 of us met for a Zumba lesson at the studio Tanz Atelier Nivo near the Wylerbad in Bern. For many of us it was the first time to take a Zumba lesson. We came armed with our towel, gym wear, [...]

Christmas Cookie Exchange

Jeannie.Wurz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:47:04 +0000

by Donna Goepfert

One of the enjoyable traditions maintained by the AWC is the Christmas Cookie exchange. This year around 12 happy bakers arrived with their offerings, the venue being Lynne Weber’s Christmassy home. She graciously received us and helped us position our laden boxes and plates on a table next to the corresponding cards [...]

Holiday Luncheon at Hotel Schweizerhof

Jeannie.Wurz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:34:49 +0000

by Shawn Watson

After years standing unused and a two-year renovation, the 150-year-old Schweizerhof reopened in June, so the Board decided to give it a try. The hotel is as luxurious as ever, with modern touches in an historical setting. We enjoyed an apéro and lunch in adjoining private rooms. Afterwards, as tradition would have [...]

Tour of the Bundeshaus

Jeannie.Wurz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:31:08 +0000

by Alexandra Manion Aebi

On November 26th, 2011, 45 American Women’s Club members and their families enjoyed a rare treat with an English-language tour of the Bundeshaus. Also known as the House of Parliament, it has the distinction of housing the main seat of the Swiss Federal Assembly and the Federal Council. Designed by the architect Auer, and inaugurated April 1st, [...]

Family Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon

Jeannie.Wurz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:15:33 +0000

by Kelly Fischer

Seasoned stuffing, homemade cranberry sauces, along with succulent turkey were just a few of the many dishes provided and feasted on at the annual Thanksgiving event. Our President Ramona Nussbaum opened the event, attended by a small intimate group of 31 adults and 12 children, with humor. After what appeared to have [...]

Halloween at Weyeneth Pumpkin Farm

Jeannie.Wurz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:05:13 +0000

By Amanda Dooley

On a crisp Sunday afternoon at the end of October, AWC of Bern members and their families gathered at the Weyeneth Pumpkin Farm in Lüterkofen in the Solothurner Mittelland. In total, we had about 25 people in attendance. The Weyeneth Pumpkin Farm began in 1992 when the manager, Urs, and his wife, [...]

U.S. Voting Overseas

Angela.Aebersold — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:59:19 +0000

The time has come again where voting is an actuality. Support your country, register and vote for the next President of the United States. For more information about U.S. Voting Overseas go to the FAWCO Category and scroll down to the U.S. Voting Overseas and click on the link.

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Welcome to the New Website

Ramona.Nussbaum — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:31:02 +0000

Hello and welcome to AWCB’s new website. I hope you’ll visit often and stay awhile. This new website can be your tool to communicate with your fellow members and find information about the Club and Bern. Please post your questions about the club, Bern or Switzerland or give us a little insight on Restaurants in [...]

A Rose Garden Tea—September 15, 2011

Kali — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:01:05 +0000

Contributed by Nancy

AWC Bern had its opening program at the Rose Garden on September 15th. It was a chance for your fellow members to catch up on how the summer was spent, and to meet new members. With 24 members in attendance, there was a lot of catching up to do.

While we ordered our [...]