UPCOMING EVENTS!

Come and join us for a fun evening of cooking together with the children and their families at the refugee shelter in Kirchheim.

Dear members,

The Human Rights Team will continue their speaker series on the 12 critical areas of concern from the Beijing Platform for Action – if you are interested in this topic, make sure you don't miss this event. Our own Mary Manning will be this month's guest speaker to discuss the topic of Human Rights of Women.

Dear members, if you are into writing this might be interesting for you!

FAWCO: Literacy is Our Legacy - Thinking about taking a writing workshop this year?

How about Creative Writing Retreat in Abruzzo, Italy, hosted by Wendy, Editor of Sunflower Publishing May 17-24th. Aspiring writers are given support, and inspiration through interactive morning workshops and one-on-one critiques. Leave distractions behind and connect with your creativity, allowing your writing to flow naturally. Enjoy a week-long writing retreat and Q&A sessions with celebrity guest speakers in a stunning luxury villa.

Guest Speakers:

● Santa Montefiore- best selling author of 30 novels with a travel connection, translated into 25 languages

● Leonie Mack - an author of romantic comedies set great international locations.

● Amy Collins - literary agent at Talcott Notch 

For more Info: sunflowerpublishing.com

Venue: Interkulturelles Zentrum (IZ), Bergheimer Str. 147 (Bldg C - Room 412), 69115 Heidelberg 

How to get there: The IZ is conveniently located near the Betriebshof bus and tram station. As parking is not permitted on the compound, please use public transport if possible.

From the bus stop “Betriebshof” (bus lines 32, 34, 35, 37 and streetcar lines 21, 24, 26), cross Bergheimer Straße on the south side of the “Betriebshof” stop and go through the black iron gate into the Landfried complex. 

After the glass building of the International Welcome Center Heidelberg, you will find a red sandstone staircase in the next building (Building C), which you can use to enter the building. The room 412 (4th floor) is accessable with the elevator or the staircase. 

Coming with the car:

The entrance to the Landfried complex is via Alte Eppelheimer Straße, between the intersection of Mittermaierstraße and Karl-Metz-Straße. 
Please note that parking in the Landfried complex is not permitted for longer than 30 minutes. A camera records the license plate number at the entrance. The IZ does NOT have its own parking spaces.

There is a parking garage nearby "Parkhaus Kurfürsten-Passage" Kurfürsten-Anlage 62, 69115 Heidelberg (Parkhaus P18 BG RCI on google). Please note: this Parkhaus closes at 9 pm!

FAWCO Virtual Happy Hour - Travel Hack 101

Travel Hacks & Toasts! Join us for a relaxed and inspiring Women’s Club virtual Happy Hour! We’ll sip, chat and take a mini deep-dive into Travel Hacking 101, from using credit card points to score flights and upgrades, to genius packing tips that make your next trip a breeze. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation or just want to learn how to make your miles (and money) go further, this one’s for you! BYO beverage + travel stories encouraged!

Email to: fawco-u40@fawco.org to get the link to join.

ATTENTION! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED as this event is at capacity. But we are happy to put you on the waiting list. Please contact Marelie.

Thank you to those of you who have registered for a delicious American style brunch together with our sister club IWC Frankfurt at Mona's.

HERE IS AN UPDATE WHERE TO MEET & HOW TO GET THERE:

8:10 AM - Meet at Heidelberg Train Station and take the train RB 68 (departure 8:20 AM) to Frankfurt

9:48 AM - Arrival in Frankfurt Main Train Station (walk to Bhf Süd-Seite)

10:10 AM - from Bhf Süd-Seite, take City Bus 64 direction Ginheim-Mitte (5 stops)

10:18 AM - Get off Station Kronberger Strasse, walk 450 m

10:23 AM - Arrival at Mona's, Kronberger Strasse 46 after 5 min walk

Please Note: Sign ups will be limited, so spots will be assigned on the first-come-first-served basis.

Please do not sign up and not show up, sometimes restaurants have penalties for this.

A waiting list will be available.