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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.

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SPECIAL EVENT: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR OF THE LANDESMUSEUM EXHIBIT 10,000 YEARS OF BEER & WINE

This event is for members +1 guest
Sunday 5th February 2022 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Württemberg State Museum, Altes Schloss
Schillerplatz 6, 70173 Stuttgart-Mitte
Nearest stations: Hauptbahnhof, Schlossplatz
Your host: Alison Tyler
Prepayment deadline: January 31st

Whether birthdays, New Year’s Eve or shared after-work hours, alcohol plays an important role in social interaction. But this is not a contemporary phenomenon: humans have been drinking alcoholic beverages for at least the last 10,000 years. At social occasions, beer and wine often play a central role. Was alcohol the “glue” that held together the communities of previous cultures? Does it still have that significance for many today?

The cultural-historical exhibition “A Heady History – 10,000 Years of Beer and Wine” gets to the bottom of these and other exciting questions, spanning from the Stone Age to the present day. With around 250 objects, they illustrate the long history of the consumption of alcoholic beverages in our cultural area and how strongly it is still part of our everyday life. The geographical starting point is the south-west of Germany, supplemented by historically important references in the Mediterranean and Near Eastern world.

We will meet at 15:30 and go in as a group. There is also a cafe with the option to meet for cake and coffee beforehand, which we can discuss in the Facebook event.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

The Landesmuseum is accessible for people using wheelchairs but babies in carriers or strollers are not allowed.

Taking photos for private purposes is permitted in the exhibition collections.

Coats, bags, purses, and backpacks should be placed in lockers, we are not allowed to take those things into the special exhibit. Lockers are available free of charge in the entrance area.

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

We will be informed about any masking requirements shortly before the event.

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 over the age of 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 Alison 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 January 31st. 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.

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MEMBERS ONLY: WINE TASTING AT WEINGUT WÖHRWAG (+1 EVENT)


Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 16:00
Location: Weingut Wöhrwag, Grunbacher Straße 5,
70327 Stuttgart-Untertürkheim
Nearest station: Untertürkheim (S/U)
This event is for members +1 guest
Prepayment deadline: Friday, January 6th

COME AND LEARN ABOUT LOCAL WINES

Join host Heather T for a guided tasting in English at her favorite local winery. We will try four of their outstanding wines and learn about Weingut Wöhrwag’s winemaking philosophy and style.

Our hour-long tasting will start at 16:00 and last one hour. Wöhrwag Weingut is classified as a Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP) winery, a designation indicating the winery produces high quality and exceptional wines.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, adult child, or friend (18+)
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €15 per person, paid in advance. The remainder of the event 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 event.

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

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €15 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than January 6th, 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.

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IWCS ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER & GIFT EXCHANGE 2022

For members only 💝
Wednesday, December 14th starting at 18:30
Location: H6 Eventlocation, Am Höhenpark 6, 70192 Stuttgart-Killesberg
Nearest stations: Killesberg (U5), exit Höhenpark
Hosted by your 2022 IWCS Steering Committee
Prepayment deadline Monday, December 5th

Our beloved Holiday Dinner and Gift Exchange is finally happening again this December!

We have truly missed this annual event thanks to the pandemic. This is our chance to come together as a community and enjoy good food and fun during the magical German advent time.

This year’s dinner is being organized by the fabulous Adriana at the event center “H6” in the new Killesberghöhe Stadtquartier. It’s a brand new place – so new they don’t even have a sign up yet! But it is easy to find (watch for the chalkboard directions) and gorgeous.

We will start our evening with a complimentary glass of Sekt at 18:30, followed by a three-course meal. You can find all the details about the menu further on in this post and will be asked for your choices when you RSVP.

After dinner, all members are invited to take part in our optional gift exchange, which is loads of fun every year. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift worth €15 (no gag or re-gifts please). Choose something that you yourself would be happy to receive because with this exchange, that could very well happen! You do not have to participate in the gift exchange to attend the dinner.

Dress up if you wish!! We are calling the dress code for the evening “Holiday Fabulousness” which means anything festive will work. Choose your outfit carefully, because Sandra has organized fun photobooth-style portraits for those who wish!

And as always, Sandra is also organizing the Frauen helfen Frauen Virtual Giving Tree again this year and you are welcome to bring along your wrapped gift for the shelter to give her at this dinner. All the details can be found in the separate Giving Tree Facebook event. 

This is a members-only event and the IWCS club-sponsored price per person of €35 (for fish or meat meals) or €30 (for the two meatless menus) includes your food, a welcome glass of Prosecco Spumante (or something non-alcoholic), and table water. To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event or email Adriana if you are not on Facebook.

PLEASE NOTE that any drinks ordered apart from the provided table water and welcome beverage must be paid for by you on the night of the event.

And now on to the food! To complete your reservation, we need your food choices and your prepayment. Prices are listed above; please transfer the amount for your dinner choice to our bank account before December 5th. Then please click on this link to our Google survey to give us your appetizer, main, and dessert wishes.

Choice of appetizer:

  1. Tomato soup served with homemade bread
  2. Bruschetta Classic
  3. Beetroot Carpaccio with Goat Cream Cheese served
    with homemade bread

Choice of main dish:

  1. Fish – Lemon risotto with prawns
  2. Beef – Tagliata di manzo with rosemary
    potatoes
  3. Vegetarian – Tesori Pasta Parmigiani
  4. Vegan – Pasta Napoli with vegetables (vegan)

Choice of dessert:

  1. Spekulatius Tiramisu
  2. Panna Cotta with cinammon and rasberry
  3. Italian Variation (a small portion of both desserts)

Looking forward to celebrating the end of another wonderful year together!

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SAVE THE DATE! MEMBERS-ONLY ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER & GIFT EXCHANGE 2022

IWCS ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER & GIFT EXCHANGE 2022
For members only 💝
Wednesday, December 14th starting at 18:30
Location: H6 Eventlocation, Am Höhenpark 4, 70192 Stuttgart-Killesberg
Nearest stations: Killesberg (U5), exit Höhenpark
RSVP in the private Facebook event or email Adriana directly

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Our beloved Holiday Dinner and Gift Exchange is finally happening again this December!
 
We have truly missed this annual event thanks to the pandemic. This is our chance to come together as a community and enjoy good food and fun during the magical German advent time.
 
🏠LOCATION
This year’s dinner is being organized by the fabulous Adriana at the event center “H6” in the new Killesberghöhe Stadtquartier. It’s a brand new place – so new they don’t even have a sign up yet! But it is easy to find (watch for the chalkboard directions) and gorgeous.
 
We will start our evening with a complimentary glass of Sekt at 18:30, followed by a three-course meal. You can find all the details about the menu further on in this post and will be asked for your choices when you RSVP.
 
🎁 GIFT EXCHANGE
After dinner, all members are invited to take part in our optional gift exchange, which is loads of fun every year. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift worth €15 (no gag or re-gifts please).
 
Choose something that you yourself would be happy to receive because with this exchange, that could very well happen! You do not have to participate in the gift exchange to attend the dinner.
 
👗 DRESS CODE
Dress up if you wish!! We are calling the dress code for the evening “Holiday Fabulousness” which means anything festive will work. Choose your outfit carefully, because Sandra has organized fun photobooth-style portraits for those who wish!
 
🎄 FHF GIVING TREE
And as always, Sandra is also organizing the Frauen helfen Frauen Virtual Giving Tree again this year and you are welcome to bring along your wrapped gift for the shelter to give her at this dinner. All the details can be found in the separate Giving Tree Facebook event.
 
💶 PRICING
This is a members-only event and the IWCS club-sponsored price per person of €35 (for fish or meat meals) or €30 (for the two meatless menus) includes your food, a welcome glass of Prosecco Spumante (or something non-alcoholic), and table water.
 
PLEASE NOTE that any drinks ordered apart from the provided table water and welcome beverage must be paid for by you on the night of the event.
 
🍝 THE MENU
And now on to the food! To complete your reservation, we need your food choices and your prepayment.
 
Prices are listed above; please transfer the amount for your dinner choice to our bank account before December 5th. Then please visit our Google survey to give us your appetizer, main, and dessert wishes.
 
Choice of appetizer:
1 Tomato soup served with homemade bread (LF)
2 Bruschetta Classic (LF)
3 Beetroot Carpaccio with Goat Cream Cheese served with homemade bread
 
Choice of main dish:
1 Fish – Lemon risotto with prawns
2 Beef – Tagliata di manzo with rosemary potatoes (LF)
3 Vegetarian – Tesori Pasta Parmigiani
4 Vegan – Pasta Napoli with vegetables (vegan & LF)
 
Choice of dessert:
1 Italian Variation (a small portion of each of the following desserts)
2 Spekulatius Tiramisu
3 Panna Cotta with cinammon and rasberry
4 Lemon Sorbet with fruit (LF)
 
*LF indicates Lactose Free
 
Looking forward to celebrating the end of another wonderful year together! 
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SPECIAL EVENT: ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE STUTTGART OPERA & SCHAUSPIELHAUS

This event is for members +1 guest
Saturday, November 19th at 13:45
Location: Staatstheater Stuttgart, Oberer Schloßgarten 6,
70173 Stuttgart-Mitte
Nearest stations: Hauptbahnhof, Schlossplatz
Your host: Heather T.
Prepayment deadline: Thursday, November 10th

The curtains of the Stuttgart Staatstheater rise on more than 300 performances of opera, theater, and ballet each year.

But what happens during the day and what does it take to get each production stage ready? We will find out in November at our behind-the-scenes tour at the Staatstheater Stuttgart!

The Staatstheater refers to both the grand old Opera House (opera and ballet) and its modern neighbor, the Schauspielhaus (theater and ballet). These two houses are joined in the middle by an administration building.

We will meet at 13:45 on the front steps of the Opera House and our 90-minute tour will start at 14:00. We are scheduled to visit both auditoriums, the foyers, and the backstage areas.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

Unfortunately the buildings are not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly and there will be stairs.

Photography and filming during the tour are not allowed.

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

According to the confirmation letter we received, they do not currently enforce any pandemic regulations. However, their website does say that masks are still required for guided tours – bring one along in case it’s needed.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, adult/teen child, 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 (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  €5 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than Thursday, November 10th. 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.

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MEMBERS ONLY: IWCS GOES TO THE WASEN!

For members only – 10 spaces available
Thursday, October 6th from 17:00
Location: Sonja Merz Zelt, Cannstatter Wasen, Mercedesstrasse 50, 70372 Stuttgart
Nearest station: Wasen (U) or Bad Cannstatt (S)
Cost per member €30 paid in advance no later than Friday, September 30th

Are you ready for an introduction to one of the most well-known cultural events in Stuttgart? Join fellow members of the IWCS at the Cannstatter Volksfest this fall for one of our much-anticipated evenings out!

The Cannstatter Volksfest, aka “the Wasen,” is the second-largest beer festival in the world after Munich’s Oktoberfest and will be taking place for the 175th time this year. Together we will enjoy traditional fest food, drinks, dancing, singing, and general madness in the Sonja Merz Wasenzelt (beer tent).

We have a table reserved for 10 and your reservation includes:

  • Four(4) vouchers worth 10 euros apiece to be used for any food or drink
  • Your entry bracelet to the tent
  • A reservation at a prime table in front of the band

The IWC Stuttgart will be subsidizing our table so members pay only €30 each. This includes a portion going to Frauen helfen Frauen, as this is a Round Up for Charity event. Participants are responsible for mandatory tips, so please bring some euro coins along. Trachtenmode (dirndls and lederhosen) is optional but encouraged 😊

To start the reservation process, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If space is available, you will be asked to transfer your prepayment of €30 per member to the IWCS bank account no later than September 30th.

If you are not on Facebook, please message Sandra directly using the email address in the newsletter to RSVP.

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.

Ein Prosit!!

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MEMBERS ONLY: KESSLER SEKT TOUR & TASTING (+1 EVENT)

This event is for members +1 guest
Location: Kessler Sekt Kellerei, Georg-Christian-von-Kessler-Platz 12-16,  73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Saturday, September 17th at 10:15
Nearest station: Esslingen (S)
Prepayment deadline: August 31st

Do you have questions about how sparkling wine is made? A tour at Germany’s oldest sparkling wine producer will give you all the answers!

The House of Kessler is one of the few sparkling wine producers in Germany that has its roots in the Champagne region. Join us for a tour of Kessler Sekt‘s more than 800 year old cellar in Esslingen and a tasting of three types Kessler Sekt.

We will meet at 10:15 and the ninety-minute tour will start promptly at 10:30, to be followed by a tasting of three of Kessler’s delicious sparkling wines. You’ll want to eat a decent breakfast beforehand, because the portions are generous!

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

Unfortunately the wine cellars are not wheelchair-friendly and the tour is only suitable for people who are able to cope with walking over uneven ground and for those who have no problem with stairs (enclosed comfortable walking shoes recommended). It’s also chilly down there (around 13 degrees Celsius) so dress appropriately! Please note that there are no toilets available at the beginning of the tour, only at the end.

Because we are visiting a commercial food production facility, there are extra rules that we will have to follow including:

  • Wear clean clothes and shoes
  • No pets allowed
  • No smoking
  • No eating or drinking, including chewing gum
  • No touching any of the machinery or equipment
  • Do not attend if you are sick or have been in contact with someone who is

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

We will update participants regarding mask or any other health requirements as we get closer to the date of this tour.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member plus one guest are welcome to attend.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, adult child, or friend (18+)
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €15 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 email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €15 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than August 31st. 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.

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MEMBERS ONLY: TOUR OF BEBENHAUSEN MONASTERY AND PALACE (+1 Event)

Sunday, June 5th at 14:00
Location: Im Schloß, 72074 Tübingen
Nearest station: Tübingen + bus
For members +1 guest
Host: Alex Elwin
Prepayment deadline: Friday, June 3rd

Completely befitting a state holiday with its roots in Catholicism, Alex has arranged a wonderful tour of the monastery at Bebenhausen for us on Pfingstsonntag (Pentacostal Sunday), the 5th of June.

This English-language tour will last 90 minutes and includes a tour of the Bebenhausen Palace, which is also on the grounds of the complex.

The monastery was established in the late 12th century and its fortunes grew rapidly until it became one of the richest monasteries in southern Germany. It also became a residence of the House of Württemberg as a hunting retreat and Württemberg’s first king (Frederick I) turned the south-eastern portion of the complex into a palace. After World War I, and the dissolution of the Kingdom of Württemberg, Bebenhausen Palace became the permanent residence of Württemberg’s last King and Queen, Wilhelm II and Charlotte.

We will meet at 14:00 in front of the main entrance to the monastery and the tour will start promptly at 14:15. A walk in the nearby forest to see (penned up) wild boar is possible beforehand and Alex is looking into coffee and cake in the village afterwards – let her know if you would be interested in either of these options.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCATION

Medical masks are still required in the palace, but optional in the monastery. Alex can give advice about where to park.

Neither strollers nor wheelchairs are allowed inside of the palace and the monastery has two steps and a couple of rooms that are not barrier free. A maximum of 20 people can attend, so see below to RSVP as soon as possible.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member is welcome to attend and bring along one guest
  • Your +1 can be a spouse, partner, friend or child
  • 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.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP using the form below or respond in the private Facebook event. To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €10 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than Friday, June 3rd. 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.

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MEMBERS ONLY: Tour of the Stuttgart Synagogue (+1 Event)

Wednesday, May 18th at 16:30
Meeting Place/Location: Stuttgart Synagogue, Hospitalstraße 36, 70174 Stuttgart -Mitte
Nearest station: Stadtmitte/Rotebühplatz
This event is for members +1 guest

Bring a friend along for an informative afternoon at the Jewish synagogue in Stuttgart! Katja Zajac has arranged for an English-language tour of this historic building with the Israeli Religious Community of Württemberg. In addition to learning about the synagogue and its history, our guide will teach us about the Jewish religion, customs, and holidays.

Our 90-minute tour will start promptly at 16:30, so please arrive a few minutes earlier.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOUR

We will need a minimum of 8 people for this tour to take place. Children who are old enough to be interested and act respectfully in this place of worship are welcome to join you as your guest.

For security reasons, we have been asked to submit a list of names and dates of birth for all participants seven days in advance. In addition, please refrain from bringing large luggage such as large backpacks, trolley cases or similar.

After the tour we will go to dinner at Yafa, an Israeli restaurant in the Bohnenviertal (optional).

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

As of the date of this post, there are no entry or masking requirements for this event.

These requirements can change at any time, so please watch for updated information in the Facebook event.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

      • Any IWCS member is welcome to attend and bring along a guest
      • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, child, 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.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP using the form below or respond in the pending Facebook event. To confirm your reservation, please transfer the  €5 per person to the IWCS bank account no later than Wednesday, May 11th. 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.