August:

Tuesday August Activity:  Hortus Botanicus

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

The Hortus is located in the Plantage district in the hectic center of Amsterdam, but behind the 300 year old gates, the bustle of the city seems to disappear. Join this interesting and informative walking tour with an experienced and enthusiastic guide in and around the gardens of the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam.

See key collections of medicinal plants known as “The 17th century pharmacopoeia of Amsterdam”, not to mention the South African collection and Carnivorous plants, as well as many other exotic specimens.

August Diva Outing 21 August: Walk around Castle Haarzuilens

Join us on a 6.6km walk around the fairytale Castle de Haar, literally in the footsteps of famous guests such as Coco Chanel, Yves St Laurent and Bridgette Bardot.

September:

Monthly Meeting

Simon Manning is our guest speaker for September. He is an experienced development and humanitarian professional now working with IJM in their fight against modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Pop-up Walk and Lunch: 4 September

Joint lunch event with the walking group!

Walk in the dunes near the Landgoed Duin en Kruidberg, a stately home set in acres of land, then dine at the wonderful restaurant.

Charity Team Fundraising: Afternoon Tea Fundraiser: 6 September

Join the Charity Team for a fun afternoon of bubbles, cakes and finger sandwiches! This will be our first charity fundraiser for the year and will be a fun way to meet other members and celebrate the end of the working week.

Tuesday September Activity: 10 September: Golden Age Walking Tour

Join us on an Amsterdam Golden Age Walking Tour with a fabulous guide, Iris Pressius. We will focus on Amsterdam’s history and the architectural significance of West Indies House, Unicorn lock, Canal Belt, Noorderkerk, Jordaan, Westerkerk, Bartolotti House, Torensluis, Dam Square and the Royal Palace exterior.

September Diva Outing 26 September: Dior in the Hague

Timeless, trailblazing, elegant and influential–admire the designs of Christian Dior and his successors.

October:

Monthly Meeting

Join Boom Chicago’s Stacey Smith and Mimi van Amerongen for an interactive session where you’ll discover the power of improv through live demonstrations and fun, hands-on activities!

High Tea Party: October 4

October Tuesday Activity: 8 October: 
Scheepvaarthuis (Grand Hotel Amrath)

This is a wonderful opportunity to see one of the most beautiful architectural gems in Amsterdam. The former world-renowned shipping company is now The Grand Hotel Amrâth.

The iconic Scheepvaarthuis is a corner building built from 1911-1916 in the Amsterdam School style and known as a ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’, or total work of art. Waves, sea creatures and ships appear almost everywhere: not only in stained-glass windows, sculptures and marble but also in furniture and fittings such as carpets, chairs and wallpaper.

Diva Outing October: 31 October: BROEK IN WATERLAND

Guided tour in one of the most beautiful – and traditionally one of the cleanest! – villages in the Netherlands. See its pretty wooden houses by the water and magnificently restored church.

Monthly:

Borrels (Dutch for Friday night drinks)

29 August and 20 September, from 17:00 to 19:00

Partners and friends welcome!

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Not to mention many, many more events throughout each week, including our massively popular IWC Walking Group every Wednesday, monthly book clubs, Thirsty Thursday, our lunch group in ‘tGooi, Coffee in the City, canasta, mahjong and much more! See the INTEREST GROUPS section for more details.

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If you are interested in joining one of our monthly meetings or activities, please contact our Membership Officer. membership@iwcamsterdam.nl

Meeting dates in 2024:
Tuesday 3 September
Tuesday 1 October
Tuesday 5 November
Tuesday 3 December: our Holiday Lunch!