Events - Connect International

12 March 2010, 20:00
CNH Connect for Coffee - Friday, 12 March
Where: Home of Anna van Hassel, Alkmaar

Please join us for a hot drink and an enjoyable get-together.

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18 March 2010, 19:30
CWC Book Club Thursday 18 March
Where: Rachel Heller's House

Are you interested in sharing your views of the latest book chosen by the Connect Book Club? Please come along to this enjoyable evening. The Novel for this evening: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.

Balram Halwai is a complicated man. Servant. Philosopher. Entrepreneur. Murderer. Over the course of seven nights, Balram tells us the terrible and transfixing story of how he came to be a success in life – having nothing but his own wits to help him along. And with a charisma as undeniable as it is unexpected, Balram teaches us that religion doesn’t create virtue, and money doesn’t solve every problem – but decency can still be found in a corrupt world, and you can get what you want out of life if you eavesdrop on the right conversations.

"An Amoral, irreverent, deeply endearing, and utterly contemporary novel, an international sensation – and a startling, provocative debut.”

Winner of the Man Booker Prize of 2008.

The Connect Book Club would love to welcome new members. Meetings are every 6-8 weeks, where the latest book in a very informal setting is discussed.

Please RVSP by 17 March

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18 March 2010, 20:00
CNH Book Club - Thursday, 18 March
Where: Home of Sarah Flynn, Uitgeest

More information TBA

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19 March 2010, 09:00
CNH Connect for Kids & Coffee - Friday, 19 March
Where: Home of Sarah Bakker, Alkmaar

Join this playgroup and enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage. Pre-school children are welcome.

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19 March 2010, 10:30
CWC Coffee Morning - Friday 19th March
Where: New Place: !!Coffee United, Ubbo Emmiusstraat 34A Groningen!!

Come join us for a cup of your favourite warm beverage and a chance to meet up with other internationals!

Cost: Whatever you choose to eat or drink.

Where: Coffee United Ubbo Emmiusstraat 34A Groningen

Please RSVP by 18 March so we know whom to expect!

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21 March 2010, 14:00
CWC Family Fun Day, Nature Walk Langerloerduinen - Sunday 21 March
Where: De Norgerberg Bospaviljoen Langerloerweg 63 Norg

Due to the recent development with the Q Fever (Q Koorts) the visitors center of the sheep herd in Balloo has cancelled Lambing day on the 21st of March. Therefore we have scheduled an alternative event for this day: a spring walk in nature area Langoerduinen near Norg in Drenthe.

We will gather at 14.00 hrs on the parking lot on the opposite of Cafe - Restaurant the Norgerberg. From there we will go for a stroll in the woods of Norg. Afterwards we hope you will join us for a drink and bite in the Norgerberg.

Please RSVP by 19 March, so we know whom to expect!

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24 March 2010, 14:00
CNH Connect for Play Afternoon - Wednesday, 24 March
Where: Home of Sarah Flynn, Uitgeest

Join this playgroup and enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage. Pre-school children are welcome.

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04 April 2010, 13:00
CWC Family Fun Day, Kardinge a la Carte - Sunday 4 April
Where: Kardinge Recreation Area, Kardingeplein 1 Groningen

Join us on Easter for an active and amusing Sunday afternoon Family Fun Day to the Kardinge recreation area of Groningen. There is so much to do: Pitch & Putt golf, swimming, skating (only in winter), wall climbing, carting and an indoor play center for children. We will start the afternoon with a gathering in the restaurant of Sport Center Kardinge. Next everybody can enjoy their activity of choice. Afterwards we will meet again at the local pancake restaurant to share our experiences and stories. Information of the activities is listed below. For some activities reservation in advance are recommended or required. If you sign up in time, we will arrange this. The recreation area is also a nice new nature area suitable for an enjoyable walk

Please RSVP by 31 March

Pitch & Putt

Entrance: 11,00 Euros for 9-holes round, 18,00 Euros for 18-holes round (including use of materials)

Reservation in advance is recommended.

For more information: www.pitchenputtgroningen.nl (available in Dutch)

Swimming

Entrance: Adults: 5,00 Euros; 16 years and under: 3,80 Euros; 2 years and under: free.

Reservation in advance is not needed

For more information: www.kardinge.nl/zwemmen (available in Dutch)

Apekooi

Entrance: Children 1 year and older 6,50. Euros, Adults 2,50 Euros.

Reservation in advance is not needed

For more information: www.apekooi.nl (available in Dutch)

Climbing

Entrance: Climbing independently 10,00 Euros (only possible after a basic climbing course); introduction lessons (Sunday13.30 - 15.00 hrs or 15.30 - 17.00 hrs) 15,00 Euros, 17 years and under 11,00 Euros. Climbing material can be rented and prices vary from 1 to 5 Euros.

For joining an introduction lessons reservation is required at the latest 24 hrs in advance.

For more information: www.bjoeks.nl (available in Dutch)

Cart racing

Entrance: 14,00 Euros for one heat (12 minutes racing)

Reservation in advance is recommended

For more information: www.kartbaangroningen.nl (available in Dutch)

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09 April 2010, 10:30
CWC Coffee Morning - Friday 9 April
Where: Coffee United, Ubbo Emmiusstraat 34A Groningen

Come join us for a cup of your favourite warm beverage and a chance to meet up with other internationals!

Cost: Whatever you choose to eat or drink

For more information: www.coffeeunited.nl (available in Dutch)

Please RSVP by 8 April, so we know whom to expect!

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14 April 2010, 18:00
LINKS - Wednesday 14 April
Where: Cafe Lent Peizerweg 72A Groningen

“Promote yourself as the CEO of ME Inc.” Join Blanca Vergara, MBA (Moving Beyond Achievements), in an inspiring talk on personal power and transforming your world.

Please RSVP by 9 April

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18 April 2010, 13:30
CWC Visit Museum of Counterfeit Art - Sunday 18 April
Where: Museum Valse Kunst Vledder, Brink 1 Vledder

Museum Valse Kunst in Vledder is the only counterfeit art museum in the world. Everything that is expensive, is imitated and on display, including gold jewelry, designer cloths, money, Egyptian mummies, and, of course, paintings. Instead of collecting the real ones this museum collection started with gathering the best replicas available in the market with counterfeit works of Leonardo Da Vince (Mona Lisa), Vermeer, Betero, Appel, Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and many more. Each piece has a unique story which will be explained during a guided tour by the inspiring and enthusiastic founder/owner of the museum. Sign up for this event and become an expert in counterfeit art!

Due to the guided tour, this event is less suitable for (young) children.

Entrance: 7,90 Euros (including coffee/tea, cake and guided tour)

For more information: www.museums-vledder.nl (available in Dutch and English)

Please RSVP by 16 April so we know whom to expect!

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12 May 2010, 20:00
CWC Ladies Night Out - Wednesday 12 may
Where: TBA

Ladies, join us for a fun night out, details will follow later.

Please RSVP by 11 May so we know whom to expect

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20 May 2010, 20:00
CNH Book Club - Thursday, 20 May
Where: Homeof Caroline Leek

More information TBA

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21 May 2010, 10:30
CWC Coffee Morning - Friday 21 May
Where: Coffee United Ubbo Emmiusstraat 34A Groningen

Come join us for a cup of your favourite warm beverage and a chance to meet up with other internationals!

Cost: Whatever you choose to eat or drink.

For more information: www.coffeeunited.nl (available in Dutch)

Please RSVP by 20 May so we know whom to expect

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23 May 2010, 13:30
CWC Family Fun Day, Aqua Zoo Friesland - Sunday 23 May
Where: Aqua Zoo Friesland, De Groene Ster 2 Leeuwarden

Go on a splashing discovery tour to this Aqua zoo. Meet the sea beers, seals, penguins, kangaroos, flamingos, otters, ocelot, beavers and pelicans. Also visit the Homo Ludens. Unique art objects located at four places in the park are made for children to climb on, to touch and to experiment with. Everything is allowed. Also available are rowing boots and a play ground.

Entrance: Adults 16,00 Euros; Children 3-11 yrs, 14,00 Euros; Under 2, free.

Please reserve RSVP by 21 May so we know whom to expect

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11 June 2010, 10:30
CWC Coffee Morning - Friday 11 June
Where: Coffee United, Ubbo Emmiusstraat 34A Groningen

Come join us for a cup of your favourite warm beverage and a chance to meet up with other internationals!

Cost: Whatever you choose to eat or drink.

For more information: www.coffeeunited.nl (available in Dutch)

Please RSVP by 10 June so we know whom to expect

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16 June 2010, 20:00
CWC Ladies Night Out - Wednesday 16 June
Where: TBA

Ladies, join us for a fun night out, details will follow later.

Please RSVP by 15 June so we know whom to expect.

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27 June 2010, 14:00
CWC Horse Riding + Annual Connect BBQ - Sunday 27 June
Where: Hippisch Centrum Rosworld, Zuiderstraat 6 Zeijen

Discover the gorgeous country side of the Zeijen area in Drenthe from the back of a horse or in a ‘huifkar’ (covered wagon) and finish the day with a country style BBQ.

Cost: TBA

Please RSVP by 20 June

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