Canberra Swiss Club Inc

Bee Talk
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Ginninderry Community & Information Centre, 1 McClymont Wy, Strathnairn, ACT, 2615, Australia
Our member Martina Hoffmann, a keen amateur Apiarist has offered to give a presentation ‘Bee Talk’, followed by tea/coffee, honey tastings and Leckerli. We will also be allowed to visit bee hives 300m away.
Date: 4 May 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Place: Ginninderry Community & Information Centre, Strathnairn.

Coast Weekend 2024
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-03 | NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort, South Durras, South Durras, NSW, 2536, Australia
Stay one night or two. Book with the Resort online HERE or call them on 1300 767 255. The Resort has a variety of accommodation options, a restaurant on site, a swimming pool, beaches, and walks nearby. Let us know if you’re coming and we’ll provide you with details of optional activities, meeting points, and times. We plan to have drinks and dinner on Friday night at the on-site bistro, a raclette dinner on Saturday, some walks and swims. For those that stay Sunday night we traditionally have a BBQ. This is NOT a long weekend, prices at long weekends seemed higher and getting places harder. There are other accommodation options nearby if the resort is booked up. Bring your own food and drink. Any questions please contact one of the committee.
Updated on 8/02/2024

MaxMantis in Canberra
2023-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Smith’s Alternative, Civic, 76 Alinga Street, Civic, ACT, Australia
Members of the Canberra Swiss Club please note:
You will have the opportunity to see and hear the Swiss Jazz Trio MaxMantis(*) in November. MaxMantis is touring Australia, performing at the Perth International Jazz Festival and venues in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong, and Brisbane.
The concert in Canberra will be held on:
Date: Sunday 5th November
Time: 4.00 – 6.00 pm
Place: Smith’s Alternative in Civic.
For Tickets please visit:
https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/maxmantis-82432

(*) Rafael Jerjen (double bass), an alumni of the Australian National University is lecturer at the Institute of Jazz and Folk Music at the Hochschule Luzern. Lukas Gernet (piano) is a prominent figure in the Swiss folk scene as a member of the Ländler band Gläuffig, with which he has had numerous live television dates on SRF (Swiss radio and TV). Samuel Büttiker (drums) studied music improvisation and traditional Jazz at the the Hochschule Luzern under Norbert Pfammatter, Dominik Burkhalter, Gerry Hemmingway and Michael Arbenz. He is regularly touring in Europe, Colombia, and Australia with various bands.

Spring Picnic
2023-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Weston Park, Yarralumla, ACT, 2600, Australia
Up to date on 29/10/0213
The committee has decided to hold a second family picnic this year. The Spring fling will be a great chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. For more details contact our President Werner Albrecht or the Secretary Cathy Schmidli. See you there!
Where: Weston Park ACT, BBQ area near playground, near miniature railway and cafe
When: Sunday 5th November 2023, 11.00am to 2.00pm
Bring: BYO Picnic

Lake Burley Griffin Lunch Cruise
2023-10-07 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Canberra Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Mariner Place, Yarralumla, ACT
The event will take place on Saturday 7th October 12.30 to 3.30pm
We meet 20 minutes before departure at 12:10pm as we need to be signed in by a member of the Southern Cross Club. Don’t miss the boat!
Meeting Place: Canberra Yacht Club, MV Southern Cross Boat, Mariner Place (off Alexandrina Drive)
This event is for current club members only.
Cost:
$45 for adults
$20 for children under 12 yoa
Maximum guests 62
The event will be subsidized by the Canberra Swiss Club. The price includes the cruise itself and once on board a sit-down 2 course lunch and some drinks from the bar (the club will have a tab). This all happens as you watch the Canberra scenery go by. The boat has fully enclosed seating and is currently being renovated to be even better.
If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know before 12th September.
Bookings should be made HERE
by Monday 11th September please as we need to give indicative numbers to Southern Cross Club 3 weeks beforehand.
If the boat is not fully booked by then we may be able to add a few extras, but you may be unlucky so get in first.
We hope for many members to attend, especially senior members who have not been able to attend functions lately and/or others with restricted mobility.
Please let Cathy know if you need transport or any other help.
mobile: 0402 584 194 or
email: secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com or
any other member of the committee
It was a very popular event when the club held a similar (but nighttime) function several years ago and the food has been very good in the past.
We hope to see you there.
Your Committee
Updated on 4/07/2023

Film Night
2023-05-13 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | PALACE Cinemas, Canberra, ACT, Australia
As part of the German Film Festival, ‘Golden Years’ is a Swiss film (Swiss-German and German language, with English subtitles) 18+ (https://germanfilmfestival.com.au/films/golden-years).
A few of us have decided to see this film, so please feel free to join us.

Buy your own tickets online or at the door – choose seating near seat C8. Tickets are normally $25 adults, $20 concession, but you can sign up for free movie club membership and pay only $19 adults, $18 concession, plus booking fee of $1.95.

We are likely to stay for a drink onsite after the film (which finishes at 5:17), and will probably have dinner at a restaurant nearby.
Updated 27/04/2023

GoKarting
2022-09-18 13:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Power Cart Raceway, 125 Canberra Ave, Griffith, ACT, 2603, Australia
A GoKarting event will be held on Sunday 18 September 2022 at the Power Cart Raceway, Griffith. We will be meeting at 1.30 for a 2pm start.
You have to register to be able to race.
The cost (last year) was $38 per adult and $32 per kid. This includes 1 race (14 laps), Head sock, and an annual race licence.
The fastest is the winner!! and will receive a price on the podium at the end of the event.
Powerkarts
RaceAndDrive
If you don’t like racing, there is a synthetic iSkate rink (Swiss Company). You can skate without getting cold or wet. How good is that!?
iSkate is $11/30min or $15/60min session
iSkatePark
Or play a game of jungle golf in the dark!
Mini golf cost $15 per adult and $12 for kids.
Join us for an afternoon of fun on
Sunday 18 September at 1:30pm
Updated on 20/02/2022

11th Australian Jass Tournament
2022-06-12 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Gungahlin Lakes Club, Cnr Gundaroo and Gungahlin Drives, Nicholls, ACT, Australia
Dear Jass friends,

The 11th Australian Jass Tournament will be held in CANBERRA on Sunday 12th June 2022.

The venue:
Gungahlin Lakes Club
Cnr Gundaroo and Gungahlin Drives
Nicholls ACT

Registration was due on 1 May, however, due to popular demand we still accept online registration until at least 22 May. Online registration can be made through
THIS LINK

Contact us with any queries about late registration.

Play will begin after 9am until finish approx 4pm-5pm, with dinner from about 6pm.

The cost is $40 to participate (including tea/coffee, morning and afternoon tea, and lunch) or
$30 for non-players (food and drinks).

We’d love to see you all for dinner at $45 per person – everyone including friends and family are welcome.

If you’re not sure whether you want to participate, we also have the option to register as a reserve/spare player (in order to get the numbers of 4 players per table). The Rules and Format of the tournament are available from the link below.

We would be grateful if you could promote this event within your own Swiss club and amongst anyone you think may be interested.

Please feel free to contact us by email (link below) with any queries, including if you are able to assist us with the event such as prize donations, which we would greatly appreciate.

We look forward to your lively participation.

Regards
Sonja Gasser

Contact: canberraswissclub@gmail.com

Rules and Format of Tournament: AJT_2022_Rules

Updated on 11/05/2022

Coast weekend
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-14 | Joalah Holiday Park, 62 North Durras Road, North Durras, NSW, 2536, Australia
The weekend at the beach in North Durras will be held over the Canberra long weekend, on Friday 11th to Monday 14th March 2022
Important:
It is essential to book accommodation early if you want a cabin, alternatively you may like to camp at Durras Lake Camping Ground. Keep in mind that spaces for camping are more readily available than cabins.
Booking details to reserve a cottage at Durras Lake North Joalah Holiday Park are below.
To book a camping spot at Durras Lake North Camping Ground ph: 0244786072.
The Holiday Park and Camping ground are located side by side. If you want more information please call Heinz Buettikofer on: 0402858903.
Sunrise at North Durras
How to get there
Take the Kings Hwy to the coast. At Batemans Bay turn left on to Princes Hwy heading north for 13 km then turn right at the Depot Beach/North Durras Road turn off and follow the sealed road all the way to the coast.
Things to do
There are lots of opportunities for activities such as:
– swimming on the beach or in the lagoon, fishing, canoeing
– bushwalking or a walk on the beach and/or around the headland
– photography, reading, play jass or just general relaxation
– there is an opportunity to play golf (not on site), so bring your golf clubs
– tennis courts are available at the park, bring your own racquets, balls etc.
For Saturday evening, bring your Racletteöfeli for a communal raclette dinner under the stars. BYO potatoes, cheese, wine etc.
Come and join us for a great weekend. Good weather has been ordered and we look forward to see you there.
Updated on 2/02/2022
Communal raclette
Durras lake

Eisstock Tournament
2022-03-07 23:59 (Australia/Sydney) | Canberra Stock Sport Club, 5 Mount Evans St, Mawson, ACT, 2607, Australia
Ever wanted to try your hand at a curling-style game without the ice and the brooms? Here’s your chance, come and join us for an Eisstock Tournament!

Date:
Sometimes in August (tba)

Where:
Canberra Stock Sport Club, 5 Mount Evans St, Mawson 2607 (Outdoor courtyard at the back of the Austrian Club)

Time:
tbc

Cost:
tbc

Eisstock is suitable for 11 year olds and above. Might not be suitable for sufferers of back and/or joint problems, as the stocks are quite heavy.
Updated on 20/02/2022

Kahoot Quiz
2022-02-25 18:45 - 20:30 UTC | Online via Cisco Webex
This is an online Quiz. Join other members of the Club and enjoy a lively hour from the comfort of your home playing this Kahoot Quiz.
Date: Friday 25th February 2022
Time: 6:45 pm for 7:00 pm
Details
The Quiz will be run over 4 rounds of 15 questions on Switzerland, the ACT plus two other topics.
Prizes will be awarded for each round and one for the best overall.
It is recommended to use your laptop/computer to login to Webex and play the Kahoot Quiz. You will also need your smart phone during the quiz to submit your answers.
To play the Quiz: go online via Cisco Webex, then click on this link
Join from the meeting link:
https://actgov.webex.com/actgov/j.php?MTID=m02b9422980c1e30dd472e4f7a335df80
Join by meeting number:
Meeting number (access code): 2651 464 3238
Meeting password: [REDACTED]
The above details were sent to you in the email with the newsletter.
We look forward to an hour of fun and lively interaction.
Updated on 20/02/2022

Learn to Play Jass
2021-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah, ACT, 2604, Australia
Have you ever wondered how to play Jass, the popular Swiss card game? In this introductory training session you will learn:

how to read the Swiss-German and Swiss-French cards
card point value and hierarchy
rules and game-play
how to practice alone, play with others and at our annual tournament.

This event will be held in the ‘Keller’ of the Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah.
Cost: free ($5 non-members)
Drinks can be purchased at the bar and there will be time for a lunch break at the onsite Knuckles Restaurant.

Registration: optional here
If you register, we will be able to make alternative arrangements for online video-link training if COVID restrictions prevent us from attending the venue in person.
We look forward to seeing you on the day and we promise you a fun filled few hours.
Jass_Rules_Canberra
Up-to-date on 14/07/2021

Stargazing Night
2021-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Duffield Building, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Mount Stromlo, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Date:
Saturday 17 July 2021

Time:
5:30pm

Where:
Duffield Building, Mount Stromlo Observatory

A star gazing night with observation through telescopes (if the weather permits) and a talk will be held on Saturday evening 17th July.
Bookings essential.
For information you may write to the Secretary at secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com
Updaded on 12/07/2021

Mother's Day Bushwalk
2021-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Tidbinbilla, ACT, Australia
Date: Sunday 9th May
Meeting time: 9:00 am
Meeting point: Greens car park (near Nature Discovery Playground),Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
12km return (4 hours, moderate). Walk through regenerating native forest, regularly enjoying fantastic views across the valley, to the Nil Desperandum Homestead. Meet at 9am: Greens car park (near Nature Discovery Playground), Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
What to bring: appropriate clothes and shoes/boots for bushwalking, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, water, snacks, picnic lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables at the Playground and at the homestead.
You will need a vehicle pass (day rate $14) for the Reserve, which can be picked up at the Visitor Centre beforehand.
If you have any queries, contact Sonja Gasser, ph 0409 386 235, or check the Facebook site for any cancellations due to weather or COVID restrictions.
Updated on 2/05/2021

Wine Bottling & Easter Picnic
2019-04-06 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Peter Zimmermann’s farm, Australia
This event is a wine bottling activity and an Easter picnic combined on Saturday 6th April from 12 noon onwards.
Location: Peter Zimmermann’s farm. For directions please ring Peter on 0412430343.
Bring clean bottles. Peter will provide the corks.
Red and white wine will be available for bottling. We are planning to sell for $6-8/bottle, with a dozen being cheaper. Any profit to the Swiss Club. An excellent port will also be available for purchase. Please pay by cash on the day.
Zimmi will be making some älpler magrone to enjoy while bottling.
Family EASTER PICNIC
This is a picnic for the whole family including children. Gaby Hasler and Heather Bundy are organising games for the children.
B.Y.O. food, drinks, rugs, chairs etc for the picnic.

Film evening
2019-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | QUT Deakin Campus, 2 King St, Deakin, ACT, 2600, Australia
We start the new Club year with a film on the 28th February 2019. The film ‘Streaker’ is a comedy where you can laugh a lot but there is some nudity, so it is up to you to decide from what age you want to bring your child.
Storyline
In order to get out of a financial crisis, high school teacher Balz Naef (53) starts recruiting and training streakers for illegal sports betting. There is a lot of fun. Yes, there is some nudity and mild sex.
Director: Peter Luisi
Writers: Peter Luisi, Beat Schlatter (co-writer)
Stars: Beat Schlatter, Doro Müggler, Bendrit Bajra
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6743942/
Film: Flitzer (Streaker)
Language: Swiss German with English subtitles
Where: QUT Queensland University of Technology, 2 King Street, Deakin
When: Thursday 28 February 2019
Time: Door opens 6.30pm, film starts 7pm
Nibbles and soft drinks: provided (gold coin donations). If you would like to eat you can bring your own food, BYO wine.
With special thanks to QUT, represented by Evelyne Meier!

Sydney Harbour Cruise
2019-02-24 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Sydney Harbour Cruise, Huntleys Point Wharf, Gladesville, NSW, Australia
Would you like to come for a trip to Sydney to join the Swiss Jodlers for their famous Sydney Harbour Cruise?
Please see the brochure below for more details and make a booking.
Note that booking period has been extended due to late notice.
SwissYodlers CruiseFlyer2019

Choir concert
2019-02-24 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Garran, 7 Boake Place, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia
The concert for Lina Schlager and residents is at the community hall of Southern Cross Care Village, Garran (see details below). Members of the Choir are requested to arrive at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Songs
Geoff has worked out the song order for us as follows (please also note his comments):
8 – Gang rüef de Bruune (V. 1, 3, 4) with bells in chorus (to start singing as we enter the auditorium)
3 – Schweizer Psalm German+Romansch
5 – Mir Senne hei s luschtig (V. 1, 2, 4)
12 – Niene geits so schön und luschtig (V. 1, 3, 4) Remember the jodel is slower.
7 – s’Ramseyers wei go grase (all verses)
10 – Le vieux chalet V. 1, 3, 4 Note: After thinking about this for some time, I think the echo is too soft as a solo and gets lost! No disrespect Susie. Can I therefore ask ALL the Sopranos and Altos to sing the echo together and the men to just ‘Oooo’. I think this will work better.
16 – Abendstille überall Remember: A short piano intro, then we all hum through once, then we all start the song together and keep singing until I bring in each section. Then we/ll finish it by bringing everyone together as we end on the third section.
Solo – From These Dear Mountains (Von meinem Bergli) Geoff
40 – Mues allewil s’plogeti Hansli si (all verses)
19 – Vo Luzern uf Wäggis zue (V. 1, 2, 4)
36 – Steimandli-Jutz Remember we will only sing section 2 once, no repeat.
60 – E gschänkte Tag (all verses). Watch me for dynamics and speed changes.
25 – I am Australian (V. 1, 2, 3 only). All voices singing all verses – in your parts if you’re confident enough.
We will wear our usual uniform the Sennenchutteli for the concert. Sheet music sorted in your red folders; or where appropriate “cheat sheets” with the words only (Spickzettel).
If you have any questions contact Regula on
Ph: 6161 4740 M: 0409 399 633

Choir public performance
2018-12-09 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | NSW
The ‘Crèmeschnitte Chörli’ is performing at the Market day of the Harmonie German Club on the 9th December 2018 from 10:15am to 10:45am. All welcome.

Annual General Meeting AGM
2018-11-23 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah, ACT, 2604, Australia
23 November 2018
