UPCOMING EVENTS!

All active members will receive invitations to all upcoming events. As a registered member, you may choose to accept or decline at your convenience. If you haven't registered yet, please request access and register now.
If you are a non-member and would like to attend one of our events, please contact: activities@heidelbergiwc.org

Freitag 16.10.2026

Anew, Supporting Women Through Post-Mastectomy Bra and Prosthesis Fitting Presented by Stephanie Ballintijn, MSc Design for Interaction student, TU Delft Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
19:00 - 20:00
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    online
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    Active Members
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    Presentation Brief: Anew, Supporting Women Through
    Post-Mastectomy Bra and Prosthesis Fitting
    Presented by Stephanie Ballintijn, MSc Design for Interaction student, TU Delft Faculty of
    Industrial Design Engineering
    Even without surgery, roughly 8 in 10 women already wear the wrong bra size under standard
    store measurement. For women who have had a mastectomy, that gap widens further:
    scarring, asymmetry, and areas of changed sensitivity aren't accounted for by any
    conventional sizing method. The result, survivors describe in this research, is a long, often
    expensive, and frequently isolating search for a bra or prosthesis that actually fits.
    Anew is a platform designed to close that gap. It combines a 3D body scan with a self-led
    sensitivity map: a survivor marks her own areas of pain, numbness, or scarring in her own
    words, and Anew turns both into personalised product recommendations, with a fitting
    specialist confirming the final choice. It can also serve as a tool to show hospital staff
    exactly what survivors are struggling with, so survivors feel more seen. Just as importantly,
    Anew also gives women a way to connect with others who have been through the same
    experience, through shared forums and one-to-one matching, addressing a need survivors
    describe just as often as the practical fitting problem: not wanting to go through this alone.
    That part of Anew echoes something FAWCO members will recognise immediately: the idea
    that a support network, women helping women, is not a side benefit but part of the solution
    itself.
    This presentation shares what co-design work directly with breast cancer survivors in the
    Netherlands has surfaced: what's already been tested and proven, what's still being
    validated in a current, final round of testing, and why a platform like this matters not just as
    a fitting tool, but as a form of support in its own right.

Samstag 17.10.2026

HIP Networking Brunch 2026
10:00 - 15:00
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    Open Event
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    Interkulturelles Zentrum (Geb. C), Bergheimer Str. 147, 69115 Heideberg
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    YOU'RE INVITED 
    HIWC is pleased to share and promote this annual event hosted by HIPWF, which we believe will be of great interest and value to our members.
    If you would like to attend, please register directly with HIP using the following link:
     
    DETAILS & REGISTRATION!

    Networking Brunch (in English): “Resilience in Uncertain Times”
    Hosted by HIP, in cooperation with the Office for Equal Opportunities of the City of Heidelberg, and as part of the nationwide Women’s Business Days, with the support of the Interkulturelles Zentrum.
    This flagship event will bring participants together to connect, share ideas, and explore how women and men can lead side by side to shape a stronger, more inclusive future.
    Emphasizing that teamwork knows no gender, the brunch especially welcomes both women and men to join the conversation, exchange perspectives, and celebrate collaboration.
     
    What Can You Expect?
    Expand your professional network with like-minded peers
    Gain insights and inspiration for your career journey
    Share experiences, support one another, and find encouragement for your next career step
     
    How to get there:
    Parking nearby is limited, so we recommend using public transport to Betriebshof (5 minutes from Bismarckplatz). Alternative parking is available at Heidelberg train station or Parkhaus P18, Kurfürsten Anlage 62.

Montag 19.10.2026

Pink Circle Discussion Group
19:00 - 20:00
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    Members Only
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    online
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    Active Members
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    • Pink Circle Discussion Group. Survived it. Lived it. Still figuring it out? You’re not alone. Introducing the Pink Circle Discussion Group, a safe space to talk about breast cancer during any phase of the journey: before definitive diagnosis, diagnostic testing, surgery, treatment, reconstruction, aftercare and living with the new normal. Don’t feel like talking? We welcome those who just want to listen. Come join the Circle. Your story belongs here.

    • Moderated by the Region 4 Pink Campaign

    Link for the call. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83194324433?pwd=8ix12oiAfrlsUSP9zCFp8beL5H5dOI.1

     

Dienstag 20.10.2026

MM A Sacred Milestone
18:30 - 20:30
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    Open Event
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    Bürgersaal Wieblingen, Mannheimer Str. 259, 69123 Heidelberg
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    Active Members
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    🕉️ A Sacred Milestone in Our Journey 🕉️
    Join us for our October Monthly Meeting as one of our members, Usha, shares the story of her extraordinary pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, the sacred 6,638-metre peak in Tibet's Ngari Prefecture, revered by millions as the abode of Lord Shiva.
    More than a trek through the majestic Himalayas, the Kailash Yatra and the sacred parikrama are a profound spiritual journey—one of endurance, surrender, faith, and inner transformation. Through personal stories and reflections, Usha will take us along this remarkable path, sharing the challenges, the beauty, and the moments of deep peace and grace she experienced along the way.
    Whether you're interested in spirituality, adventure, or simply enjoy hearing about life-changing journeys, this promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening.
    Come along, be inspired, and experience the spirit of Kailash through Usha's eyes. We look forward to seeing you there!
     
    VENUE: Bürgersaal Wieblingen, Mannheimer Str. 259, 69123 Heidelberg
     
    How to get there:
    - Bus 36 direction Wieblingen/Pfaffengrund Kranichweg from Bismarckplatz via Betriebshof, get off at Evangelische Kirche.
    - Bus 35 direction Wieblingen from Bismarckplatz, via Hauptbahnhof, get off at Evangelische Kirche.
    - Tram 5 from HD-Hauptbahnhof or Mannheim, get off at Wieblingen Mitte and walk 5 min.
    - By car, free street parking is available.

Mittwoch 21.10.2026

Pink Circle Discussion Group
13:00 - 14:00
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    Members Only
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    online
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    Active Members
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    • Pink Circle Discussion Group. Survived it. Lived it. Still figuring it out? You’re not alone. Introducing the Pink Circle Discussion Group, a safe space to talk about breast cancer during any phase of the journey: before definitive diagnosis, diagnostic testing, surgery, treatment, reconstruction, aftercare and living with the new normal. Don’t feel like talking? We welcome those who just want to listen. Come join the Circle. Your story belongs here. Moderated by the Region 4 Pink Campaign

    Link for the call https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81360502687?pwd=6PkR4wBBXYCVtxR2ikoaKKwbqEimwV.1

Freitag 23.10.2026

Dinner Club: Taif's
19:00 - 22:00
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    Members Only
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    Rauthausstrasse 52, Heidelberg 69126
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    Active Members
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    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DINNER CLUB IS ALREADY FULL, IF YOU SIGN UP FROM 11 OCTOBER 2026, YOU WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST
     
    Dinner Club is a chance for people to get together and unwind from the day.  Join us for good food, good drinks and good conversation!  It's also the perfect excuse to get out and try different places in and around Heidelberg. Dinner Club meets once a month and we are always looking for restaurant recommendations or to try out the latest places! 
     
    This month we will be in Heidelberg visiting Taif's! Their wood-fired oven has a special place in the restaurant. Taif bakes their Manakish here every day, often referred to as "Lebanese pizza." At Taif's it is more than just that, the dough is made entirely from scratch, topped with delicious toppings such as za'atar, cheese with black cumin, or homemade sujuk, and baked fresh.

     

    Please sign up to secure your spot and make sure to cancel in advance if you are unable to attend. We could incur costs if we show up with too few people and usually have a waiting list of people who would also like to attend.
     
    For more information please contact Marelie at 015159062576 or activities@heidelbergiwc.org 
     
    HOW TO GET THERE:
    All trams to Rohrbach, Markt. Street parking available, with short walks.
     
     
     
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