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SUMMARY:Bushwalk – Molonglo Gorge
DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual bushwalk is at Molonglo Gorge. We will start in the carpark at 10am for the 6.6km return walk. Expected timeframe is approximately 2 hours. On return to the carpark there are BBQs and a picnic area for all to use. Here you can satiate your well-earned hunger exacerbated by your exertions. \nWhen: Sunday 14th September 2025. 10:00am to 2:00pm approximately\nAlternative date if cancelled due to rain: 21 September 2025 \nWhere: To get to Molonglo Gorge\, take Sutton Road off Pialligo Avenue and turn onto the dirt road signposted as Kowen Forest and Molonglo Gorge. Meet at the carpark. \nTo bring: Please bring your own food for a picnic or to BBQ and drinks. It would be nice if you could bring a plate of food to share. Also don’t forget to bring water\, sunscreen\, enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. \nFor more information\, please contact Cathy Schmidli or David Hall. \nUpdated on 1/07/2025
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/bushwalk-2
LOCATION:Molonglo Gorge
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy%20Schmidli":MAILTO:secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
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SUMMARY:Spring Picnic
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Picnic is planned for October 2025. \nThe date\, venue and time are still to be decided and will be announced on this page and in the newsletter closer to the event. \nPlease visit this page again closer to the event. \nUpdated on 1/07/2025
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/spring-picnic-2
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20190202T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T002521Z
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SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 21st November 2025. Come and hear about the year our club has had and socialize with members. \nWhen:  Friday 21 November 2025 \nWhere:  Keller of the Harmonie German Club\, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave\, Narrabundah \nTime:  6:15 for 6:30 pm start \nCost:  $50 per person\, $65 for non-member\, includes a 2-course meal (main/dessert & glass of wine) to be served after the meeting at 7:30 pm approx. \nPrizes:  Lucky door prizes will be available \nContact:  Sonja Gasser \nRSVP:  12 November 2025 \nMake a Booking:  Please use the booking form HERE \nSpecial guest Beat Knoblauch (Swiss Alliance Australia Committee Member and Council of the Swiss Abroad Delegate NSW) will talk about the work of Swiss Alliance Australia\, and answer questions before members vote on a motion for our club to join as a member of the Alliance. \nNominations for the committee will also take place at the AGM – if you are interested in joining the committee\, please see Notice of AGM or email to: canberraswissclub@gmail.com \nYour Committee \nUpdated on 7/11/2025
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/agm
LOCATION:Harmonie German Club\, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave\, Narrabundah\, ACT\, 2604\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20190202T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T000044Z
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SUMMARY:Samichlaus Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is for the young ones and those young at heart. Samichlaus and Schmutzli will be in attendance. \nWhen:  Sunday 7 December 2025 \nTime:  12.30 pm (Late arrivals please ring Cathy Schmidli on 0402 584 194 or Sonja Gasser) \nWhere:  Swiss Embassy\, 7 Melbourne Avenue\, Forrest \nBring:  All your own makings for a picnic. A BBQ will be available for your use. \nRSVP:  You will have to REGISTER HERE by Thursday 27 November\, so that the embassy is aware as to who is on site. \nGoodie bags will be handed out to all the good children and adults. Samichlaus will read a message to your child/ren. In Switzerland this is normally a few points on what good things they’ve done during the year and what they could improve on. You can provide details of what you would like to be read to your child in the RSVP form (in English\, German or Swiss-German). We encourage children to share any songs\, poems\, or pictures with Samichlaus.  –  We look forward to seeing you there. \nThank you to the Embassy for hosting this event.  \nUpdated on 7/11/2025
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/samichlaus-2
LOCATION:Embassy of Switzerland\, 7 Melbourne Avenue\, Forrest\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2603\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy%20Schmidli":MAILTO:secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
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SUMMARY:Wombeyan caves\, NSW
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 17/12/2025\nJoin us for a visit to the Wombeyan caves on the March long weekend.\n\nStarting off with complementary welcome drinks and nibbles on Friday night.\nOn Saturday there will be an optional cave tour and a group raclette dinner.\nOn Sunday we have an opportunity for another cave tour and a group BBQ.\nOn Monday we will use the leftover potatoes from Saturday and have a Rösti breakfast before making our way home.\n\nThere will also be bushwalks and Jass playing and other activities throughout the long weekend. There is plenty of wildlife\, with kangaroos and birds everywhere.\n\nThe Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve have CABINS as well as CAMPGROUNDS. Book now as there are only 5 cabins left\, a few powered sites\, but plenty of unpowered sites at the moment. Stay as long or short as you’d like.\n\nLet us know you’re coming by sending an email so we can look out for you and provide you with more details. email to: canberraswissclub@gmail.com
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/wombeyan-caves-nsw
LOCATION:Wombeyan caves\, NSW\, 24 Wombeyan Caves Road\, Wombeyan Caves\, NSW\, 2580\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260315T024034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T031942Z
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SUMMARY:Test Event
DESCRIPTION:This is an item to test the new Events Calendar. \nNo event is actually planned.
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/test-event
LOCATION:Black Mountain Peninsula\, Lake Burley Griffin\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
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SUMMARY:Autumn Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 18/03/2026 \nEvery spring and autumn we hold our family picnic. Until now we have met at Weston Park Peninsula\, and some members have been coming regularly since the very beginning. We would love to welcome more families with children. This year we will meet at a playground where children can be easily supervised while parents can relax and talk with other members. We will start at 9am. A short story in Swiss German (with translation for non-Swiss-German speakers) will also be organised for the children. \nOur picnics are relaxed and friendly\, with plenty of time to catch up and get to know each other. We hope you can join us! \nFamilies are warmly invited to share ideas for future activities or suggest suitable playgrounds. All suggestions are welcome — mark the day in your calendar.  \nWhen:  Sunday\, 22 March\, anytime between 9 am – 2 pm\nWhat:  Picnic for all ages\, some tables will be available\, Easter craft for children\, Easter specialties\, free coffee\, Easter hunt\, etc\nWhere:  Weston Park Peninsula\nCost:  Free\nBring:  Food and Drinks\nContact:  Gaby 0451 840 440
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/autumn-picnic-2
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T150000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together for an autumn picnic and join fellow members in some activities with our children.\n\nWhen:  Sunday\, 22 March 2026\n\nTime:   TBD\n\n\nWhat:  Picnic for all ages \nWhere: TBD \nBring: Everything you’ll need (eg\, food\, drinks). \nContact: Gaby 0451 840 440 or Werner 6291 4160 \nCheck the Club’s private members Facebook page in the event of bad weather. \n\n Updated on 7/03/2026
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/autumn-picnic
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T020653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T071806Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Bushwalk
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 18/03/2026 \nThis year’s annual bushwalk is from The Link Strathnairn to Shepherds Lookout Loop. We will start in the carpark of Strathnairn at 10am for the 7km moderate return walk. The expected time frame is approximately 2.5 hours. On return to the carpark there is Stepping Stone Cafe where some of us plan to have lunch. Here you can satiate your earned hunger from your exertions.  \nWhen:  Sunday\, 17 May 2026\, 10 am – 2 pm\nWhere:  The Link\, 1 McClymont Way\, Strathnairn ACT\, Canberra\nBring:  Please bring your own food and drinks if you don’t want to eat at the cafe. Bring water\, sturdy shoes\, hat and sunscreen for the walk.\nContact:  Cathy Schmidli: cathy@schmidli.com.au \n 
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/annual-bushwalk
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T021324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T024538Z
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SUMMARY:National Jass Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 19/05/2026 \nThe National Jass Tournament this year will be held on the King’s long weekend on 7th June 2026 at the Swiss Club in Melbourne.\nFor more details on the event please visit Australian Jass Tournament 2026. 
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/national-jass-tournament
LOCATION:Swiss Club Melbourne\, 89 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T023444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T020647Z
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SUMMARY:Fondue Night
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 4/06/2026 \nThe popular Fondue Night will be held on Saturday 20th June 2026. Doors open at 6:30 for 7:00 pm. \nJoin us for the Swiss Club Fondue Night\, with bubbling cheese fondue\, good company\, and a relaxed atmosphere. There will also be a tombola with some great prizes to be won. Come hungry and ready for a delicious evening with friends and fellow members!  \nPlease note:\nThe venue has changed due to the Albert Hall undergoing heritage restoration.\nThe NEW LOCATION is:\nWeston Neighbourhood Hall\, 6 Gritten Street\, Weston \nBookings are now open through the booking form HERE.\nBooking deadline: Friday 5th June 2026 \nCost:\nMembers $40 per person\nChildren under 12 free\, otherwise $15\nNon-members $50 (must be guest of current member) \nIf you can help out as a volunteer\, please let us know on the booking form or email us.\nWe look forward to seeing you on the night. 
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/fondue-night-2
LOCATION:Weston Neighbourhood Hall\, 6 Gritten Street\, Weston\, ACT\, 2611\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
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SUMMARY:Swiss National Day
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 4/06/2026 \nThe sausages have been ordered\, the bonfire will be built\, and ready to be lit! That means it’s time again for the Swiss National Day Celebration! We hope you can join us for this spectacular event for all the family to enjoy. Good fun for all ages\, we always have a great mix of young and old. Guests are also welcome and can even become members on the night and enjoy this great event for free\, as well as free or discounted entry to our other events throughout the year. \n \nWhen:  Saturday 1 August 2026\, gates are open from 4 – 5 pm (please don’t arrive late as we will close the gates). \nWhere:  86 Keirs Road\, Murrumbateman NSW \nCost:  Free for all Swiss Club members. Guests can join in by becoming ordinary or associate members on the night. \nBring:  Your favourite dessert for the dessert table\, warm clothes including a coat\, a beanie and gloves (it gets very cold\, so rug up!)\, shoes you don’t mind getting a bit muddy\, mugs/cups (bring two\, one for cordial or Glühwein and one for soup)\, torches and your lampions. \nCall for volunteers: Help is always very much appreciated. If anyone can come early\, stay late or help during the evening please contact a committee member\, any help means we too can enjoy the celebrations. \nBring your lampions (lanterns) or borrow ours. The lampion tradition in Switzerland involves children (as well as adults) making and carrying lanterns\, especially for Swiss National Day celebrations. If you want to make your own\, check out the Mission August 1st website. \nRemember to look after your own safety and that of others. There will be open fires (modern synthetic puffer style jackets don’t like embers)\, hot food and drinks\, and it will be a cold and dark night. The Club does not accept any responsibility for any damage\, injury\, or loss sustained in relation to this event. 
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/national-day-celebration
LOCATION:Swiss National Day celebration\, 86 Keirs Road\, Murrumbateman\, NSW\, 2582\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260829T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260604T024424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T025709Z
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SUMMARY:Cheese Tasting Event
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 4/06/2026 \nWhen:  Saturday 29 August 2026\, 2.30 pm – 5 pm \nWhere:  All Saints Anglican Church\, 9 Cowper Street\, Ainslie\, in the large hall. \nCost:  $22 members\, $25 non-members \nRSVP/Contact:  Bookings and payment are due by 14 August 2026 using this Booking Form.\nContact Fiona. \nFollowing the success of the Club’s cheese tasting event in 2024\, we have decided to hold it again\, this time with different cheeses and wines to sample. Same location\, but in the bigger hall.
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/cheese-tasting-event
LOCATION:All Saints Anglican Church\, 9 Cowper Street\,\, Ainslie\, ACT\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T032416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T022935Z
UID:3071-1789171200-1789257599@swissclubact.com
SUMMARY:Annual Jass Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 4/06/2026 \nWhen:  Saturday 12 September 2026\, 1.30 pm \nWhere:  1266 Bungendore Rd\, Bywong NSW \nCost:  $10 members\, $15 non-members \nPlease bring:  a dessert or salad to share after the tournament \nRSVP /Contact:  Peter or canberraswissclub@gmail.com \nIf you are interested in playing or watching the card game of Jass\, please join us for the afternoon. We play a Schieber variation with trumps\, obenabe and undenufe. Please let Peter or the Canberra Swiss Club know if you would like to come to the tournament\, either to participate or as a spare (because we need the number of participants to be divisible by 4).\nPrizes available for the winners\, and first place gets their name on the Jassmeister trophy.
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/canberra-swiss-club-jass-tournament
LOCATION:Peter Zimmermann’s farm\, 1266 Bungendore Rd\, Bywong\, NSW\, 2621\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T032810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T072352Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 18/03/2026 \nDetails for this event will be available here closer to the event. Please contact Gaby Hasler or Werner\nAlbrecht for more details.
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/spring-fling-picnic
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T033109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T072451Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 18/03/2026 \nNovember 20th is the proposed date for the AGM. The venue is still to be determined – suggestions are welcome.
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/annual-general-meeting-2
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260616T052356
CREATED:20260318T033439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T072546Z
UID:3077-1795910400-1795996799@swissclubact.com
SUMMARY:Samichlaus
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 18/03/2026 \nThe Samichlaus event will again be held at the Swiss Embassy. More details will be available here closer to the event.  \nSwiss Club members are all invited\, non-members by invitation only. 
URL:http://swissclubact.com/event/samichlaus
LOCATION:ACT
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