LEISURE & CULTURAL GROUPS
 International Cooking Vevey We are enthusiastic cooks who like to explore different cuisines and try new dishes. Each month a hostess chooses a theme and provides the recipes; participants then prepare a dish to share. |
Knit-Wits (Knitting Group) Do you like to knit? Do you want to improve your knitting? Do you even remember how to knit? Answer yes to any of the above and you are ready to join us! |
Free Spirits Share the experience of visiting a variety of interesting places with like-minded, friendly, sociable women. Monthly outings throughout Switzerland and occasionally France and Italy. |
Out-to-Lunch Bunch Join us as we discover new and interesting restaurants in our region… a culinary ‘field trip’ shared with other food enthusiasts. What could be a better lunch experience? |
Gardening Group We are united by the joy of beautiful outdoor spaces and a love of nature. We also have a lively WhatsApp group where we share photos of our visits both private and as a group, and share any hints and tips regarding all things horticultural. |
International Cooking Lausanne Our group of cooks hail from all over the world. Hostesses choose a theme, provide the recipes, and members then choose a dish to prepare at home and share à table. |
Wine Meet-up Come along to an evening get together for IWC members and their spouses/partners/friends. Relax, share a bottle of wine and learn about the region's wine producers. |
Impromptu Group Join us for fun at our spontaneously organised occasions, such as Montreux Christmas Market and evening get-togethers with your significant others. This self-directed group is open to all members to create or notify the group about events and regional activities. |
Music Appreciation We attend music concerts monthly together around Lausanne. |
Art Appreciation We visit art exhibitions and when possible the studios of locally based artists. We usually benefit from reduced group rates on our gallery visits, and on the occasions that we need to travel to Bern or Geneva, there are frequently reduced train fares which include the gallery entrance. |
Cinema Lovers We visit local cinemas in Lausanne to view films together. Come and join us and break out the popcorn! This is a very ad-hoc group and members are very welcome to suggest an outing. |
Tapas Every month, a different hostess invites to her place a set number of guests. She provides the recipes and suggestions. Guests will bring their tapas and a bottle of matching wine. Partners may be invited to attend as well. |
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LANGUAGE GROUPS
French Conversation We are a group on average of six participants, so each member has a chance to speak. Most of our time is devoted to very lively discussions on current events and various topics. We also read and discuss French books. |
German Conversation Most of the time we are six eager and interested members. We read texts about German historical events, German enterprises, and German towns to be visited. |
English Conversation This is an adhoc group who meet to practice their English skills, usually over a coffee in a local café. |
Language Exchange Do you enjoy practicing your French? Meeting new people? If you are a fluent English speaker, please join this group with our French-speaking equivalents of Lausanne Accueil. We also have a potluck picnic in June. All levels of French ability are welcome. |
BOOK LOVERS
Literature Literature was the first activity group formed after the club's founding. Each member presents a book related to the month's theme. We leave each meeting with new knowledge and enthusiasm to read books by the authors presented. |
Contemporary Readers For anyone interested in reading and discussing contemporary literary fiction. Our discussions are frank, yet friendly, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and viewpoints of our group members. |
Original Readers Our discussions are lively, open, and friendly. We vary our selection, incl. novels, biographies, short stories, current affairs, classics and books in translation. We take turns suggesting books for the group to read. |
Other Book Clubs We choose our books based on members’ recommendations and take turns leading discussions. If interested in learning more, please reach out to either readers2@iwc-lausanne.org or readers3@iwc-lausanne.org. |
SPORT & RELAXATION
Pickleball Come and try pickleball the fastest growing recreational sport. We will teach you how to play. Your paddle & ball will be provided. This is a fun, relaxed and non-competitive group. |  Skiing If you are an enthusiastic skier, this is the group for you. We have skied in most ski areas in Vaud, the Valais, venture into France. We are not expert skiers but we love to ski. |
Tennis We are a happy group of members who welcome new members. We have two levels of play. |
Hiking Hikes start out gently in the Spring and increase in difficulty as the season progresses, usually between 3.5 to 5 hours excluding breaks. You will need a good pair of lightweight hiking boots and a backpack. |
Fit and Fun (Walking) Looking for a fun and social way of keeping fit? The only requirements are a good pair of walking shoes or boots and a desire to explore the region. |
Nordic Walking This is a low-impact, full-body workout thanks to specially designed poles which help improve your aerobic capacity and muscular strength. |
| The IWC of Lausanne, founded in 1968, is a non-profit, volunteer-run organisation that fosters friendship among over 200 women of diverse nationalities and cultures living in the canton of Vaud and beyond, through social, sporting, charitable, and cultural activities. | Contact us |
