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October 2023
Lake Burley Griffin Lunch Cruise
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…
Find out more »November 2023
Spring Picnic
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
Find out more »MaxMantis in Canberra
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…
Find out more »March 2024
Coast Weekend 2024
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…
Find out more »Autumn Easter Picnic
Come and join us for our Easter picnic with your family, partner friends or on your own. All generations welcome. Location: Near the Railway Cafe and miniature railway at Weston Park. We will try to have a spot in the BBQ undercover area nearby. If it rains, there is the option of going into the cafe. What to bring? Bring your own picnic, chairs and rugs if you have them. Easter Activities will be provided for children. Enquiries contact: Gaby…
Find out more »April 2024
Bushwalk Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Date: Saturday 6th April 2024 (13 April – back up day) We meet at the entrance to the Koala Path at 9:30am. We go for an easy stroll around the Koala Path and Peppermint Trail – look out for koalas and other furry wildlife. Depending on the interest of participants, we have several options after that for more walks or other activities. To bring: A picnic lunch (the Visitor Centre is closed), water, sunscreen, enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing for…
Find out more »May 2024
Bee Talk
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.
Find out more »June 2024
Fondue Night
The popular Fondue Night will be held again this year. Date: Friday 28th June 2024 Time: Doors open 6:30pm for 7pm Location: Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla Booking: please use the booking form HERE Booking deadline: Friday 14th June 2024 Bank Details: St George Bank, Canberra Swiss Club, BSB 112-908, Account #040036358 Cost: $40 per current member 12 and over, Free for current members children under 12, $50 per guest Updated on 25/03/2024
Find out more »August 2024
Swiss National Day
The National day this year will be celebrated on Saturday 3rd August 2024. More details will be announced well before the event on this page and in the July newsletter. Entry is free for Canberra Swiss Club members. Entry for non-members is at cost and by invitation only. For more information, please contact the committee. Updated on 8/02/2024 Some time in the past, the woodstack is ready for the National Day celebration.
Find out more »September 2024
Jass Tournament – CANCELLED
This event unfortunately has been cancelled The Canberra Jass Tournament this year will be held on Sunday 14 September 2024. Details of venue etc. will be available in the July Newsletter on this website. We play a Schieber variation of Jass with trumps, 'obenabe' and 'undenufe'. The players at each table together decide each round whether to use the Swiss-German or Swiss-French cards. The rules are located here: Jass_Rules_Canberra Updated on 7/09/2024
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