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May 2021
Mother’s Day Bushwalk
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…
Find out more »July 2021
Stargazing Night
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
Find out more »August 2021
Learn to Play Jass
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…
Find out more »February 2022
Kahoot Quiz
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…
Find out more »March 2022
Eisstock Tournament
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…
Find out more »Coast weekend
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…
Find out more »Pre-Easter Picnic
Date: Sunday 27 March 2022 Time: 12:00 noon Location: Black Mountain Peninsula - Playground / BBQ area Register your interest with Werner by 20th March on 6291 4160, as numbers are needed to prepare games and goodies. Updated on 8/03/2022
Find out more »June 2022
Mulligans Flat Bird Walk
Date: Saturday 4th June 2022 Time: 10:00 am (or 10:30 am at the Woolshed inside the reserve) Where: Mulligans Flat Carpark, Amy Ackman St, Forde Map: Click on this link for detailed map. An enjoyable walk through box-gum grassy woodland with patches of forest. Many birds (over 150 varieties are present) can be observed at the dams and throughout the reserve. You will likely see wallabies, kangaroos, and maybe if you're lucky an echidna or shingleback lizard. The reserve is…
Find out more »11th Australian Jass Tournament
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,…
Find out more »Fondue Night
The popular Fondue night has been added to the calendar again this year. It will be held on Date: Saturday 18 June 2022 Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm Place: Royal Albert Hall Cost: $30.00 for members, $40.00 for non-members Children under 12 are free (one parent/guardian must be a member) Please follow the booking procedure that will be sent to you with the newsletter. No payments will be accepted on the night. RSVP: Via this LINK or scan the QR code Bookings…
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