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April 2019
Wine Bottling & Easter Picnic
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…
Find out more »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 »June 2022
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 »September 2022
GoKarting
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.…
Find out more »May 2023
Film Night
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…
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