Events & Outings

ART APPRECIATION – Château de Ripailles, Thonon les Bains

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Château de Ripailles, Thonon les Bains

We plan to visit the Chateau de Ripaille in Thonon les Bains, on Wednesday, 22 May. We will be travelling by boat and having lunch at a convenient restaurant. The trip will last for most of the day.

The Chateau de Ripaille was the home of the Dukes of Savoy and was built in 1434. It became a Carthusian monastery in the 16th and 17th centuries and from 1892 the country house of a wealthy aesthete. It was originally a centre of power and religion but subsequently was dedicated to the arts and the ‘art de vivre’. It is a beautiful and interesting building with a lot to see.

If you would like to join us, please let us know and we can give you the travel details. The cost of entrance is 10€ per person, or if we manage to get a group of 20 together it only costs 5.50€

Hope that you can come along for our last outing of the season!

Please sign up at art@iwc-lausanne.org if you would like to join us.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT East Side Pully

Wednesday,  15 May 2019 at 12:00

Avenue Général Guisan 4, 1009 Pully

The East Side offers fusion cuisine – reworking New York-inspired American classics from local products. The young and dynamic team of East Side Pully is delighted to welcome you to discover a varied and trendy menu that will awaken your taste buds.
We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 13 May at https://doodle.com/poll/mmkawm364cq7c68x
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

MAY MONTHLY MEETING

Friday 10 May, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully 

Topic: Special strategic planning/brainstorming session

Presentation of the results of the survey and strategic planning. This will be a group effort and great opportunity for everyone to provide feedback, share your ideas, learn about the vacant positions to fill out in order to maintain a vibrant, healthy and happy community club which we will be proud of.
This will be a very important meeting to attend and we really encourage you to come.

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly.

Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before Tuesday, 9 April.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/rcqp5paewfh66243

APRIL MONTHLY MEETING

Friday 12 April, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully 

Topic: Verbier Festival 2019
as well as its Academy, Orchestra, Masterclasses and the numerous learning projects such as:  A violin can change the world; The Verbier Festival Opera Dahu Project; etc.

Speaker: Câlina Yamakawa and Stephen McHolm of Friends of Verbier Festival

The Friends of the Verbier Festival have become invaluable partners of the Festival. Founded in 1993 by a small group of friends, impassioned by Martin T:son Engstroem’s artistic project, the Friends of the Verbier Festival contributed in a crucial manner to the birth and growth of the Verbier Festival and its learning projects. Here is your opportunity to learn everything you always wanted to know about this world-class classical music Festival.

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly.
Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before Tuesday, 9 April.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/u3xhefsw9fh5kur9

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT BRASSERIE DE MONTBENON

Wednesday,  10 April 2019 at 12:00

Allee Ernest Ansermet 3, 1003, Lausanne

The reviews are great for the lunch menu at the Brasserie and perhaps if the sunshine continues we will have a spectacular view from the terrace.
We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 8 April at https://doodle.com/poll/y5vmx9bxb28vb58f
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

ART APPRECIATION – BEYELER FOUNDATION 

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Beyeler Foundation, Lausanne

Sometimes you have to travel to see exceptional works of art, and on March 13th we plan to make the journey to Basel to see the exhibition of the young Picasso’s blue and pink periods at the Beyeler Foundation. We will be travelling by train, the outing will involve a whole day, and we will be arranging lunch at a convenient restaurant.

Please sign up at art@iwc-lausanne.org if you would like to join us.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT BRASSERIE DE MONTBENON

Wednesday,  10 April 2019 at 12:00

Allee Ernest Ansermet 3, 1003, Lausanne

The reviews are great for the lunch menu at the Brasserie and perhaps if the sunshine continues we will have a spectacular view from the terrace.
We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 8 April at https://doodle.com/poll/y5vmx9bxb28vb58f
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

ART APPRECIATION – BEYELER FOUNDATION 

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Beyeler Foundation, Lausanne

Sometimes you have to travel to see exceptional works of art, and on March 13th we plan to make the journey to Basel to see the exhibition of the young Picasso’s blue and pink periods at the Beyeler Foundation. We will be travelling by train, the outing will involve a whole day, and we will be arranging lunch at a convenient restaurant.

Please sign up at art@iwc-lausanne.org if you would like to join us.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT PANCS

Wednesday,  13 March 2019 at 12:00

Rue Des Terreaux 4, 1003, Lausanne

What is a panc? It is a modern version of a traditional pancake served in a “wrap” made with a delicious filling inside, either savory or sweet. Sound Interesting? They even have a duck confit panc on the menu. I am excited to give this modern ‘pancake house’ a try. We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 11 March at https://doodle.com/poll/bz4fetiq2au7vfz9
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

MARCH MONTHLY MEETING

Friday 8 March, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully

Topic: Vine Stories
Intriguing journey through the vines, sharing interesting histories, locales and worthwhile events. Also learn how to appreciate and taste wine in a mini-somm tasting.

Speaker: Marc Checkley. Marc is a wine host, educator and writer from New Zealand now based in Lausanne. Formerly a TV producer/director in Asia, he combined his love of storytelling with his passion for wine when he relocated to Switzerland in 2016. Marc’s website: https://www.marccheckley.com/ 

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly.
Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before Tuesday, 6 November.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/b4hbidbdtrgm6g5t

IWC Lausanne & Lausanne Accueil Language Exchange

Thursday, 21 February, at 1:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse.

CALLING ALL FRENCH LANGUAGE ENTHUSIASTS!
Do you enjoy practicing your French? Meeting new people? If you are a fluent English speaker, please join us for this year’s first Language Exchange with our French-speaking equivalents at Lausanne Accueil!  We had a lot of fun last year and hope you will join in this year.

We need 8 fluent English language speakers to pair up (one-on-one practice) with our French equivalents for an afternoon of lively friendship and exchange!

All levels of conversational French welcome. Hope to see you there!

Please sign up by sending an email to languagexchange@iwc-lausanne.org

ART APPRECIATION – HERMITAGE, LAUSANNE

Wednesday, 14 February 2019 at 14:00

We’ll be meeting at the entrance of hermitage fondation, at 14:00 to view the new exhibition on ‘English Painting from Turner to Whistler’ . This covers the Victorian period and consists of 60 works , many of which have never been on show before in Switzerland.

Do come along and join us for this visit!

Members who are interested should contact Margaret for further details at art@iwc-lausanne.org.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT  LOXTON

Wednesday, 13 February, 2019 at 12:00

Rue du Pont 22 – 1003 Lausanne

Just across the street from Globus, this newly opened restaurant, Loxton, is fast becoming a local favorite. This international bistro has a warm interior and menu items that are carefully chosen and change weekly. Let’s explore this new restaurant together!

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 11 February at https://doodle.com/poll/9gb89p4gfbgxzhdd
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING

Friday 8 February, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully

Topic: Meeting with Medair a Swiss-based humanitarian organization

Speaker: Medair’s CEO David Verbroom

Medair is a Swiss-based humanitarian organization inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in the world’s most difficult-to-reach and devastated places. Medair brings relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality.

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly. Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before 6 Wednesday, February.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/a9xp2wnrfi6mygyy

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT KEYANNE CUISINE 

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019 at 12:00

Avenue du Léman 79, 1005 Lausanne

Described by reviewers as a cozy restaurant with healthy, flavorful, and fresh dishes… as well as the best place to get Lebanese cuisine in Lausanne. They offer a wide variety of items on the menu but it is highly recommended you try their mezza platter for a sample of all the good things! We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 21 January at https://doodle.com/poll/2gefiasrepm4mbb6
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

ART APPRECIATION – PATEK PHILLIPPE MUSEUM, GENEVA

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

This is your opportunity to see some unique and gorgeous timepieces, and maybe to put one on your Christmas list for the future! If we have 10 people who would like to join the visit we can arrange a guide.

Do come along and join us for this visit, there should be something for everyone!

Members who are interested should contact Margaret for further details at art@iwc-lausanne.org.

JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

Friday 11 January, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully

Topic: To organize la Fête des Vignerons 2019

Speaker: M. François Margot, Abbé-Président de la Confrérie des Vignerons

The Fête des Vignerons pays homage to viticultural traditions many centuries old of an entire region with a spectacular show and coronation. Organised by the Confrérie des Vignerons, this celebration, unique in the world, is held once a generation in Vevey, the town situated at the heart of the viticultural region Lavaux, in the canton of Vaud. It is the first living Swiss tradition to have been recognized by UNESCO. This exciting event will take place from 18 July – 11 August 2019 at La Place du Marché in Vevey. And we will have the chance to hear its president at our January monthly meeting.

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly.
Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before Tuesday, 6 November.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/cez7udteh2mvvgec

ART APPRECIATION – CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER

Wednesday, 12 December 2018 at 14:30

Zurcher Cafe in Montreaux

In the absence of any exciting exhibitions, we thought that an afternoon talking about a favourite picture or work of art, over coffee [ or tea ] and cake would be an enjoyable change.  Come prepared with a copy of a favourite work and tell us why you have chosen it.

Members who are interested should contact Margaret for further details at art@iwc-lausanne.org.

OUT TO LUNCH – BRASSERIE DU GRAND CHENE 

Wednesday, 5 December 2018 at 12:00

Rue du Grand-Chene 7, Lausanne

Nothing says “Hello Christmas” like a beautiful holiday lunch at the Brasserie Grand Chêne at the Lausanne Palace.  Come enjoy lunch with us and then, just steps away, enjoy all the best Christmas shopping in Lausanne! We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 12 November at https://doodle.com/poll/d99emb57ci9t7hgh
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

ART APPRECIATION – AVRIL WRIGHT & JUNE WRIGHT, “REGARDS CROISÉS”

Sunday, 18 November 2018

Art Gallery Image-In

La Place d’Armes 15, Châtel-St-Denis

The Art Group will be going to visit this exhibition and concert on Sunday, 18 November. Come along and enjoy some original art in a different setting from the more usual museums!

The art exhibition is by two Irish artists, sisters, one of whom is resident in Switzerland, and is comprised of landscapes, both Irish and Icelandic, as well as botanical and food art.

Members who are interested should contact Margaret for further details at art@iwc-lausanne.org.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT TANDEM 

Wednesday, 14 November 2018 at 12:00

Avenue des Mousquines 1, 1005, Lausanne

Pasta, seafood, and meat dishes from the south of Italy are the focus of this cozy neighborhood eatery, Tandem.  The owner is well known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to all those who find themselves at his beloved restaurant.  The reviews on this restaurant are outstanding and it is frequently described as a hidden gem in Lausanne.  We hope you can join us!  To reserve your spot please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please RSVP no later than 12 November at https://doodle.com/poll/9gb89p4gfbgxzhdd
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

Friday Nov. 9, from 9:30 to 11:30

Restaurant du Prieuré, Pully

Topic: Living Your Best Life

Speaker: Former member Corry Klein. Corry is a life, relocation & career coach, change facilitator and content creator. Her mission is to inspire others to follow their own path of change/movement through playfulness, enthusiasm, and creativity.

‘WHAT kinds of things fill your day?  HOW do you decide to do them?  What MOTIVATES you?  As women, we tend to focus on the WHAT – what do I have on my TO DO list today?  How am I going to fit everything in?  The real question we need to ask ourselves, however, is WHY am I doing what I’m doing?  What is my PURPOSE in life?  How can I give myself PERMISSION to ask these questions?  Come and join me on November 9th and we will explore the answers to these questions together.’

Corry’s website: https://www.corryklein.com

Monthly meetings offer a great opportunity to hear what’s happening in and around the club. Introduce new ideas and meet up with fellow IWC members you may not see regularly.
Everyone is welcome!

Stay for lunch after the meeting, just tick the appropriate box when signing up.

To help us with the coordination with The Prieuré, please sign-up before Tuesday, 6 November.

Sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/hdq2x9fwzy5c84e9

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT SUKU’S 

Thursday, 11 October 2018 at 12:00

Suku’s, Avenue de la Gare 10, Lausanne

Suku’s, a newer restaurant in Lausanne, is a specialist of south India cuisine. Their dishes are cooked in the tandoor, a typical Indian terracotta oven, which gives food a particular genuine Indian flavor. Their dish of the day is always original and delicious according to numerous restaurant reviews.  The restaurant is located to the Lausanne Gare and a short walk from the train or bus. We hope you can join us! Please sign up below.

• Maximum of 12 for the reservation
• Please rsvp no later than 9 October
• To ease payment of the bill at the end, each person will be responsible for paying for what they order.

Sign-up for the Out-to-Lunch outing at https://doodle.com/poll/xhatga4adbr49asr

Fit & Fun Charity City Tour

Date: Thursday, 11 October

Time & Where: Morning, Montreux

Please join the Fit & Fun group on Thursday, 11 October for a morning walking tour to discover Montreux.

Montreux is surrounded by vineyards and against the breath-taking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. The mild climate allows Mediterranean plants to prosper and palm trees are a common sight during our walk.  This walk in aid of the IWC 2018 charity month.  The walk is 6km and we will take 3 hours which includes lots of stops to take in the history and amazing views.  We will also have the optional opportunity to visit ‘Queen the Studio Experience’ (at extra cost).  This is a unique museum dedicated to the legendary band, Queen.  For those not wishing to take the opportunity, this would be an ideal time for a leisurely coffee. We will also see Chillon Castle, a medieval fortress on the shores of Lake Geneva.

We are asking for donations of up to CHF 30 (market value) to attend the event, which will go toward our charity.

To sign up for the walk, please email walking@iwc-lausanne.org. Once you sign up, we will send you the meetup details.

FREE SPIRITS OUTING – GUIDED TOUR

Latenium Archeology Museum and Park, Neuchatel

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

“Yesterday…..Between the Mediterranean and the North Sea”. 500 centuries of local history in the heart of Europe: this is the theme of the permanent exhibition at the Latenium. You will be taken – step by step- through the different stages of human evolution from the present back to the times of the Neanderthal man. In a modern context, our guide will take us on an incredible journey to discover our own past, through many different aspects such as art, craftsmanship, religion and everyday life.

For full details and registration please contact freespirits@iwc-lausanne.org. All IWC members (and potential members) are welcome!

 Charity Yoga class:
“Yoga for Good Sleep” 🛌😴

Tuesday, Oct 9th, 12:15 to 13:30 pm
In Lausanne, near Riponne

Yoga exercises and breathing tricks to get a really good night’s rest. No sheep-counting skills necessary 😉

Minimum donation CHF 15 (full amount to go to IWC October Charity). Feel free to donate more if you like.

RSVP by latest October 4th at yoga.bihar@iwc-lausanne.org

Nordic Walking Introductory Classes for Charity

Dates: Monday, 1st October or Monday, 8 October

Time: 10:00 – 11:30. Nordic walking poles will be provided.

Meeting point: at Vidy entrance, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne.

Introduction to NORDIC WALKING: Mara Di Baldasarre is a certified Nordic Walking instructor, and her 90 minute class will give the basics of this fitness activity which uses up to 90% of your body muscles, improves posture, tones upper and lower body at the same time, burns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking, reduces pressure on joints, knees and your back and is ideal for neck, shoulder and back problems. Walking poles will be provided. 

Limited to 8 members.

We are asking for a donation of CHF 40 to join this class (market value), to go toward our charity.

After the introductory class, the members have the possibility to join the free Nordic Walking activity which takes place every Monday from 14:00 to 15:30.

Contact Mara to sign up for one of these classes at nordicwalking@iwc-lausanne.org

In case of bad weather, an optional date will be proposed to the participants.

ART APPRECIATION – THE HERMITAGE

Thursday, 27 September 2018 at 14:00

Hermitage Foundation, Lausanne

The painter Henri Manguin may not be as well known as other Fauvists but he was an important member of this group, loved colour and was referred to by the poet Apollinaire as the ‘voluptuous painter’. His work reflects the joys of being alive and a happy sensuality; it features nudes, Mediterranean landscapes, domestic scenes and still lifes, all with a glorious use of colour. Come and join the art group on Thursday, September 27th to enjoy this exhibition. We’ll be meeting at the door of the Hermitage at 14:00, and if any of you would like to have lunch first, the restaurant L’Esquisses, on the site, is available, reservations recommended.

Please sign up at art@iwc-lausanne.org if you would like to join us.

OUT TO LUNCH – RESTAURANT LUIGIA

Luigia, Rue Saint Pierre 3, Lausanne

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:00

Our first stop this fall on the Out-2-Lunch restaurant tour is the popular Italian restaurant, Luigia.  Their reputation is their pizza (recognized by Italian food and wine publications as one of the top 10 pizzerias in the world), but the menu has an abundance of other delicious dishes sourced from “the best of Italy” authentic products. The restaurant is situated in what was previously a cinema, and the bright marquee lights are still the beacon that drawn in the pizza-loving crowds.  Sound interesting?  We hope you can join us!

Let us know you are coming by signing up on Doodle: https://doodle.com/poll/m3bpmi4xs536meid

WELCOME BACK COFFEE AND ACTIVITY FAIR

Friday, 21 September

9:30 – 11:30 

Restaurant du Prieure, Pully

We’re looking forward to starting a new season at IWC and hope you have all had a lovely summer holiday and are feeling refreshed and ready to go. Join us on the 21st at the Prieuré and catch up with friends old and new. Bring any friends you think might like to join the club.We have a great line up of activities to stimulate, interest and keep you fit and creative! Representatives from the club’s activity groups will be present to share with you what they are planning for the year and how you can get involved. If there is an activity group you have been interested in but have yet to join, this is the day you will have a chance to get your questions answered and sign up to be a part.