MEMBERS ONLY SPA WEEKEND 2023

This event is for members only
Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th

Location: Bad Teinach
RSVP/Prepayment in full required no later than Monday, September 11th
Space limited to 15 members!

Join us for a ladies’ weekend away in beautiful Bad Teinach. This year we are doing something a little different than usual and spending the weekend at an all-inclusive wellness hotel!

We will leave Saturday morning via train, have a relaxing day at the hotel spa/wellness area, and return on Sunday afternoon. Spaces are limited, so reserve your place now!!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our hotel will be the Hotel Therme Teinach where we have reserved beds for 15 people – 5 double rooms and 5 singles.

The hotel is located in the hills of the Black Forest in the spa town of Bad Teinach, where the famous sparkling water is produced and the King of Württemberg once had a summer residence.

Our hotel has a restaurant and a bar, along with its extensive wellness area.

WELLNESS AREA

The Panorama Spa is exclusively for hotel guests and has several saunas (including one just for women), a sun terrace, and a yoga/fitness room.

Also in the hotel is a mineral bath area with indoor pool, outdoor pool, spring pool, steam bath, whirlpool, and Black Forest sauna.

Our reservation includes full access to both areas and we can also make appointments with the on-site beauty spa for massages and skin care treatments. There is also a Thai Massage Center in house for those who prefer it.

PRICING

Unlike our usual a la carte weekend, this time everything is included in one price:

  • One night in the room of your choice (single or double)
  • Welcome glass of Sekt
  • Access to the Wellness & Spa area
  • Welcome basket with bathrobe, slippers and sauna towel
  • Dinner at the hotel restaurant on Saturday
  • Breakfast on Sunday

Sandra has arranged a special weekend package price for us. Single rooms will be €239,00 per person and double rooms €166,50 per person. Transportation via train will be an extra cost, please see the next section for more details.

TRANSPORTATION & RESERVATIONS

Part of the fun is traveling together on a group train ticket, so you do not need to arrange your own transportation. We will be traveling from the Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof first to Pforzheim with an IC train, and then to Bad Teinach with the regional train. Our hotel will pick us up there with their free shuttle service.

To start the reservation process, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook and would like to attend, please message Sandra directly using the email address provided in the newsletter.

After RSVPing and confirming with Sandra that there is space available, you will be asked to prepay your hotel room + €20 towards the train ticket. Your prepayment should be in our account no later than Monday, September 11th.

Totals to transfer:

SINGLE: €239 + 20 = €259
DOUBLE: €166,50 + 20 = €186,50

CANCELLATIONS

We are unable to cancel the hotel rooms after September 15th. If you need to cancel after that date, you will need to find another member to take your place.

Looking forward to a wonderful weekend together! Hope to see you there!!

A VISIT TO THE SCHWEINEMUSEUM WITH BIERGARTEN LUNCH (MEMBERS + FAMILIES)

Saturday, July 15th at 11:00
Location: Schweinemuseum Stuttgart, Schlachthofstraße 2a, 70188 Stuttgart-Ost
Nearest station: Schlachthof (U)
Your host: Angela W

Pigs are an important part of the German culture and cuisine. In keeping with their reverence for the animal, Stuttgart is the home of the amazing and fun Schweinemuseum  aka the Pig Museum. Bring your whole family along to visit this amazing and fun collection of more than 50,000 exhibits covering zoology, culture, and bovine symbolism from around the world.

We will check out the museum on our own for an hour and then we can relax in the attached restaurant which opens at noon. The restaurant has a gorgeous outdoor beer garden with nearly 600 seats next to a magnificent view of the external sculptures.

This event is open to current IWCS members and their families. Please RSVP to Angela in the pending private Facebook event or via the activities email address shown in the newsletter.

FRAUEN POWER WALKING TOUR (MEMBERS +1 EVENT)

This event is for members +1 guest
tHURSDAY, jUNE 22ND AT 9:45
MEETING POINT: iN FRONT OF THE sTUTTGART oPERA hOUSE,
Oberer Schloßgarten 6, 70173 Stuttgart-mITTE
Nearest stations: hAUPTBAHNHOF & sCHLOSSPLATZ
Your hosts: Heather & Angela
Prepayment deadline: tHURSDAY, jUNE 15TH

Female power has existed in Stuttgart for several centuries, despite often being in the shadow of powerful men. On this walking tour in English, we will learn about the local women who achieved great things, from Queens Olga and Katharina through those who fought for equal rights.

We will meet at 9:45 in front of the Stuttgart Opera House for this 2.5 hour tour from Stuttgart Marketing. Babies in carriers or strollers are welcome to come along at no extra charge and the tour is wheelchair friendly.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, teenage child (12+), or friend.
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €10 per person, paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Twenty (20) spaces are available for this tour.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact Heather & Angela via the activities email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €10 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than June 15th. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the hosts so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

“SHIFT” EXHIBIT AT THE KUNSTMUSEUM STUTTGART

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR for members ONLY
FRIDAY, may 19TH AT 18:15
LOCATION: KUNSTMUSEUM sTUTTGART, Kleiner Schlossplatz 1, 70173 Stuttgart-Mitte
mEETING POINT: CASHIER’S OFFICE IN THE FOYER
Nearest stations: SCHLOSSPLATZ (u) OR HAUPTBAHNHOF (s)
Your host: EMILY BORN
Prepayment deadline: TUESDAY, may 16TH

Will you be in town for the long Fathers Day weekend in mid-May? If so, join host Emily Born at the Stuttgart Kunstmuseum on Friday night for a guided tour of their “Shift” exhibit during its closing weekend.

This exhibition was developed by the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart and the museum Marta Herford to explore artistic perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI or KI – Künstliche Intelligenz – in German). The title refers to the shift AI is expected to cause in the human community.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

The Kunstmuseum is the gorgeous glass cube building right in the middle of Schlossplatz, a famous Stuttgart landmark that is often lit up at night with neon signs and adverts. We will meet inside the foyer at 18:15 for our 60 minute tour. Please note that bags and umbrellas larger than an A4 paper will need to be checked at the Garderobe.

The museum is open until 8:00 pm on Friday, so we will have about 30 minutes after the tour is over to check out the regular collection if we wish. Afterwards we can go for an optional drink or a bite to eat.

RESERVE YOUR TICKET NOW

The cost of this event is €10 per member, paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact Emily via the email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €10 prepayment to the IWCS bank account no later than May 16th. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member to send in their place or we will add your pre-payment to our 2023 FHF donation collection.

MEMBERS ONLY CHARITY FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR FRAUEN HELFEN FRAUEN: B-I-N-G-O! (+1 EVENT)

Image by Christian Oehlenberg from Pixabay
This event is for members +1 GUEST
Thursday, May 25th starting at 18:30
Location: Adriana’s home in Degerloch
Nearest Train or Tram Stop: Waldau
Your hosts: Kim Jezek & Adriana Tilve
Prepayment deadline: Tuesday, May 23rd

Who doesn’t love a good game of bingo? Join us in May for the first official fundraising event organized by our new Charity Coordinator, Kim Jezek!

Your prepayment of €20 gets you:

  • A bingo card
  • Six rounds with prizes
  • Snacks and drinks provided by our restaurant sponsor, Enchilada Stuttgart
  • A fun evening with our members and their friends
  • And most importantly, that good feeling you get when helping others!

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR BINGO CARD

Any IWCS member is welcome to attend and bring one guest (partner, spouse, or friend 18+).

The cost of this event is €20 per person. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen.

Kim has 25 cards available, so let’s fill those spots up and make some money for the Frauenhaus!

Please bring some extra cash along for our donation box and don’t forget to ask your guest to do the same. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact Kim via the email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer your pre-payment(s) to the IWCS bank account no later than May 23rd. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place or the prepayment will be added to our 2023 FHF donation collection.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CANOE TOUR OF ESSLINGEN’S CANALS (PRIVATE +1 EVENT)

Image by David Mark from Pixabay
This event is for members +1 guest
Saturday, June 17th at 13:00
Location: NexTour Boathouse, Fabrikstr. 3/2, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Nearest S/U station: Esslingen am Neckar
Your host: Angela Weber
Prepayment deadline: Friday, May 5th

Join us in June for a canoe tour through Esslingen’s canals, where we will gain a new perspective and learn interesting facts about this old imperial city.

Up to 20 people* will cruise comfortably through the beautiful city in two canoes joined together – paddling is required, but nothing strenuous. The trained host on board is not only the helmsman but also our guide, full of stories and anecdotes. (*changed to maximum 10)

We will meet at 13:00 at the boat launch (behind the IHK building) for instructions and paperwork and the entire event will last approximately two and one half hours.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE SIGNING UP

Every adult at this event must:

  • be able to swim in moving water
  • have good mobility on foot (no walking aids)
  • be able to understand verbal instructions in English
  • have a basic level of physical fitness for paddling and helping move the boats in and out of the water

Additionally, there will be no opportunity for toilet stops during the boat ride and drinking alcohol beforehand is not allowed.

This event will take place in all kinds of weather, rain or shine. The tour operator may cancel only in cases of bad water conditions or severe thunderstorms.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS EVENT

Dress for whatever the weather is on the day of the event, including proper shoes for boarding and de-boarding the canoe – no heels, some surface areas may be wet. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Backpacks, handbags, umbrellas and so on can be locked in the nexTour group locker before the journey. We can bring mobile phones & cameras along at our own risk, so do what you can to keep them safe and secure (for example with a strap or in a waterproof case).

All participants will be required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the boat ride and is responsible for their own safety and the safety of their minor child. The tour operator is not responsible for personal or property damage which may occur.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member is welcome to attend, plus one guest.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, child age 6 and up, or friend.
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €20 per adult (14+) and 15 per child (6-13), paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Twenty (20) spaces are available for this tour.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact our activities team email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer your pre-payment(s) to the IWCS bank account no later than May 5th. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR OF REUTLINGEN (+1 EVENT)

This event is for members +1 guest
WEDNESDAY, May 10th at 10:50
MEETING POINT: TOURIST OFFICE, Marktplatz 2, Reutlingen
Nearest stations: Reutlingen HAUPTBAHNHOF
Your host: DIANE WHITE
Prepayment deadline: MONDAY, MAY 1ST

Experience the contrast between tradition and modernity during a historical guided tour of Reutlingen, a city of 115,000 people to the south of Stuttgart.

As we stroll among the medieval half-timbered houses, Gothic church architecture and modern city architecture, you will discover many unique, interesting and curious things. With the “narrowest street in the world”, Reutlingen has secured a typically Swabian record in the Guinness Book of Records, which offers a glimpse into the city’s medieval past.

We will meet at 10:50 on the Reutlingen Marktplatz at the Tourist Information Office. After the 90-minute tour, we will have the option to visit a nearby cafe for refreshments (to be discussed in the Facebook event).

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

Reutligen is not part of the Stuttgart transport network, so you will need to purchase a regional train ticket to get there. Talk to Diane for the best tips regarding train travel.

This tour is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs; babies in carriers or buggies can be brought along for free.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, child of any age, or friend.
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €5 per person, paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Twenty five (25) spaces are available for this tour.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact our activities team email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €5 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than May 1st. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.

OPEN EVENT – Tour of the Baden-Württemberg Landtag (Parliament)

Open to members and prospective members
Tuesday, April 4th at 10:15
Location: Landtag, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 3, 70173 Stuttgart
Nearest stations: Charlottenplatz or Schlossplatz
Pre-payment deadline: Friday, March 31st
Maximum 21 participants


Like politics and power? Interested in peeking behind the scenes where state laws are debated and passed?

We are pleased to invite all current and prospective members to an English-language tour of the Landtag (Parliament) building in downtown Stuttgart. This event will take the place of our monthly welcome coffee in April.

We will meet in front of the main doors (opposite the three flag poles) at 10:15. The tour starts promptly at 10:30 and should end by 11:45. More details about the location and what the tour will cover will be added to this post as we receive them.

We are asking for a donation of €5 per person in support of Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. to be paid in advance to reserve your spot. To take part in this tour, please RSVP in the public Facebook event or message Emily using the email address on our “Contact Us” page if you aren’t on Facebook.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer your donation to the IWCS bank account no later than March 31st (details to be given to non-members as they RSVP). Donations are non-refundable after the payment deadline.

See you there!

 

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR OF ESSLINGEN CITY CHURCH & CRYPT (+1 EVENT)

This event is for members +1 guest
sATURDAY, aPRIL 1ST AT 15:00
MEETING POINT: TOURIST oFFICE, mARKTPLATZ 16, 73728 ESSLINGEN AM NECKAR
Nearest stations: esslingen am neckar (S)
Your host: Heather Tehan
Prepayment deadline: Friday, March 24th

Join us for a afternoon with Esslingen expert Tom Hale for an English-language tour of the St. Dionys Parish Church and crypt. We will start at the exterior of the church for some background, then proceed inside the church Tom will show you the most important and historical aspects of the church and then we will finish with the special access into the Crypt with catacombs (spooky!!).

We will meet at 15:00 on the Esslingen Marktplatz at the Tourist Information Office. After the 90-minute tour, we will have the option of an early dinner together (to be discussed in the Facebook event).

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

This tour requires a bit of walking and we will be underground where it can get chilly. The location is not appropriate for those who have claustrophobia.

Because of stairs, this event is not wheelchair or stroller-friendly. Babies worn in carriers can be brought along.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, teenage child (13+), or friend.
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €10 per person, paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Twenty (20) spaces are available for this tour.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact Heather via the activities email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €10 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than March 24th. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR OF THE STUTTGART MARKTHALLE + TASTING


Thursday, March 9th at 16:15
This event is for members only
Location: Markthalle, Dorotheenstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart
Nearest stations: Charlottenplatz/Rathaus
Meeting point: Sporerstraße, in front of the entrance to the store Merz und Benzing
Prepayment deadline February 28th

If you’re looking for exotic delights and exclusive delicacies from all over the world, you can’t miss a trip to the Markthalle. But Stuttgart’s gourmet paradise is not only home to crisp delicacies and international goodies; amazing stories and unusual insights also make this unique building extremely interesting.

During our 1.5-hour English-language tour of the market hall, we will immerse ourselves in the lively hustle and bustle of the traders and gourmets, right down to a brief look in the cellar. The tour includes three “Häppchen” (little tastes or samples) and ends with a glass of Prosecco.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

We will meet at 16:15 on Sporerstraße, in front of the entrance to the store Merz und Benzing. Due to the cramped and uneven passages of the building, this tour is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.

Unfortunately, the tour cannot take allergies into account when choosing our food samples. We have also been asked to bring along face masks.

reserve your spot now!

The cost of this event is €25 per person, paid in advance. This discounted ticket price is being sponsored by the IWCS and includes a charity portion that will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Fifteen spaces are available for this event.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact Alison via the email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €25 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than February 28th, 2023. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.