BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Women's Club of Helsinki - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iwch.fi X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Women's Club of Helsinki REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20260322T102352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T123602Z UID:10275-1776247200-1776254400@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 15 April for a walk around Lauttasaari. Fairly easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet outside Koivusaari Metro Station. We are heading around the north of the island. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit : Seiya Maeda \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Koivusaari Metro Station\n\n\n\nIf coming by car\, I recommend to park at Lauttasaari Metro and take metro one stop further to Koivusaari. We will end the walk near Lauttasaari station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: fairly easy\n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 14/4/2026\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee-4/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/seiya-maeda-CIxWga0rtms-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20260125T212012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T054658Z UID:9160-1770112800-1770120000@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk around Töölö\, followed by Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 3 February for a walk around Töölö. Easy\, relatively flat walk around 5km. Meet at front of Mamma Rosa Restaurant\, Runeberginkatu. We will do a circle and return to Töölöntori for coffee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Mamma Rosa Restaurant\, Runeberginkatu\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 2/2/2026\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-around-toolo-followed-by-coffee/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/person-snow-winter-woman-female-weather-1392506-pxhere.com_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20251215T073118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T073127Z UID:8206-1767866400-1767873600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk from Kaivopuisto to Punavuori DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday 8 January for a walk around the southern districts of Helsinki. Easy\, flat walk around 5km (not circular but will always be close to public transport!). Meet at St Henry’s Catholic Cathedral – Kaivopuisto stop on Tram 3\, or a short walk from Olympiatermial -Tram 2. We are heading to Punavuori for coffee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: StHenry’s Cathedral\, Pyhän Henrikin aukio 1 A\, 00140 Helsinki\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 6/1/2026\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-from-kaivopuisto-to-punavuori/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/person-snow-winter-woman-female-weather-1392506-pxhere.com_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20251116T151408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T065951Z UID:8033-1764669600-1764676800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee - Kauniainen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Tuesday 2nd December for a walk around Kauniainen. Easy\, relatively flat walk around 5km. Meet at Kauniainen Station at 10 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Kauniainen Station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 1/12/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee-kauniainen/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20251023T062800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T124654Z UID:7606-1762768800-1762776000@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee with Sarah DESCRIPTION:Walk around Töölö Bay \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Monday 10 November for a walk around Töölö Bay. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at front of Central Station. We are heading towards Finlandia Talo for coffee (own dime). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Central railway station – in front of Olivia’s\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 7/11/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi URL:https://iwch.fi/events/7606/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251013T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250923T144145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T144626Z UID:7345-1760371200-1760376600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Exhibition Visit | 'Let’s Save Töölönlahti!' DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to a special event – Let’s Save Töölönlahti! – dedicated to protecting one of Helsinki’s most cherished natural areas. This is one of two events we are attending in the beautiful Finlandia Hall this month! \n\n\n\n\nOur host Pertti Salolainen CBE – Minister\, Ambassador\, and Nature Photographer – will share his personal reflections and experiences on the importance of nature conservation and why Töölönlahti must be safeguarded. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to our members and their guests. Please RSVP on behalf of possible guest(s). We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur host Pertti Salolainen CBE\, Minister\, Ambassador\, and Nature Photographer\n\n\n\n‘Coot and Chick’\, Pertti Salolainen\n\n\n\nFinlandia Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Sarah Kolkman (sarah@iwch.fi)\, latest Friday 10th of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/exhibition-visit-lets-save-toolonlahti/ LOCATION:Finlandia Hall\, Mannerheimintie 13\, Door M4 CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_8167.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kolkman":MAILTO:membership@iwch.fi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250922T124523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T095627Z UID:7268-1759917600-1759924800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee - Lauttasaari DESCRIPTION:Walk & Coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 8 October for a walk around Lauttasaari. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at Lauttasaari Metro Station – Gyldenintie entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Lauttasaari Metro Station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 7/10/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi URL:https://iwch.fi/events/7268/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250903T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250903T121500 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250821T131019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T092228Z UID:6693-1756894500-1756901700@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 3 September for a walk around Seurasaari. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at carpark area at bridge accross to Seurasaari. We will go for a coffee after the walk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Seurasaari\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 2.9/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee-3/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250430T070825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T071015Z UID:5735-1747764000-1747771200@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Avanto Art & Movement | City wellness retreat (2nd session) DESCRIPTION:???? A Journey to relaxation and renewal exclusively for our members???? \n\n\n\nDear IWCH Members\, as the first session has quickly sold out\, let’s have another one! We warmly invite you to a special evening of movement\, and connection at Avanto Art & Movement (Alppikatu 15\, Kallio) on May 20th\, from 18:00 to 20:00 offered by Iva Voncina.  Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean art de vivre specially curated for IWCH members—featuring gentle movement\, face yoga\, breathwork\, and a taste of Croatia with local cheese\, olive oil hummus\, and soothing lavender tea. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to dance\, breathe\, share\, and celebrate wellness in a warm\, welcoming space.We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: 17:50-20:00 \n\n\n\nVenue : Avanto Art & Movement\, Alppikatu 15\, Kallio\n\n\n\nCapacity: 8 participants per session. If more people would like to join\, please contact the organisers. We will organise another session.\n\n\n\nMembers only\n\n\n\nCost: 10€ for members (the club sponsors partially the cost) – No-shows without notifying the organisers 24h before the event will be charged.\n\n\n\nLast day to register: 19/5/2025\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Juliette de Cuzey\, Iva Voncina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetailed programme\n\n\n\n\n\n17:50 – Arrival & welcome \n\n\n\n18:00 – 5min introduction to the evening & what to expect \n\n\n\n18:05 – 15min dancing warm-up. \n\n\n\nWe’ll ease into the evening with the Basics of Waltz — a joyful\, beginner-friendly session set to Mediterranean music. No prior dance experience needed! \n\n\n\n18:20 – 30min Face Yoga Session & Posture Workout. \n\n\n\nGently awaken and refresh your facial and neck muscles\, enhance circulation\, and work on a slow\, mindful postural correction practice. \n\n\n\n18:50 – 15min Breathwork Practice. \n\n\n\nExperience the Miki Ryosuke Method for weight loss\, Alternate Nostril and Belly Breathing for hormonal balance\, and Breath of Joy for an uplifting mood boost. \n\n\n\n19:05 – 15min Group Conversation: Healthy Female Ageing. \n\n\n\nA relaxed\, heart-centered discussion where we’ll exchange insights and gentle guidance for mind-body longevity. \n\n\n\n19:20 – 40min Social Snack & Close. \n\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up with homemade olive oil hummus and other Croatian delicacies\, lavender cookies\, and a calming lavender tea as we enjoy each other’s company. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/avanto-art-movement-city-wellness-retreat-2nd-session/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers,For Foodies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IWCH-Retreat-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250429T084241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T132424Z UID:5685-1747332000-1747339200@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Avanto Art & Movement | City wellness retreat DESCRIPTION:???? A Journey to relaxation and renewal exclusively for our members???? \n\n\n\nDear IWCH Members\, we warmly invite you to a special evening of movement\, and connection at Avanto Art & Movement (Alppikatu 15\, Kallio) on May 15th\, from 18:00 to 20:00 offered by Iva Voncina.  Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean art de vivre specially curated for IWCH members—featuring gentle movement\, face yoga\, breathwork\, and a taste of Croatia with local cheese\, olive oil hummus\, and soothing lavender tea. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to dance\, breathe\, share\, and celebrate wellness in a warm\, welcoming space.We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: 17:50-20:00 \n\n\n\nVenue : Avanto Art & Movement\, Alppikatu 15\, Kallio\n\n\n\nCapacity: 8 participants per session. If more people would like to join\, please contact the organisers. We will organise another session.\n\n\n\nMembers only\n\n\n\nCost: 10€ for members (the club sponsors partially the cost) – No-shows without notifying the organisers 24h before the event will be charged.\n\n\n\nLast day to register: 14/5/2025\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Juliette de Cuzey\, Iva Voncina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetailed programme\n\n\n\n\n\n17:50 – Arrival & welcome \n\n\n\n18:00 – 5min introduction to the evening & what to expect \n\n\n\n18:05 – 15min dancing warm-up. \n\n\n\nWe’ll ease into the evening with the Basics of Waltz — a joyful\, beginner-friendly session set to Mediterranean music. No prior dance experience needed! \n\n\n\n18:20 – 30min Face Yoga Session & Posture Workout. \n\n\n\nGently awaken and refresh your facial and neck muscles\, enhance circulation\, and work on a slow\, mindful postural correction practice. \n\n\n\n18:50 – 15min Breathwork Practice. \n\n\n\nExperience the Miki Ryosuke Method for weight loss\, Alternate Nostril and Belly Breathing for hormonal balance\, and Breath of Joy for an uplifting mood boost. \n\n\n\n19:05 – 15min Group Conversation: Healthy Female Ageing. \n\n\n\nA relaxed\, heart-centered discussion where we’ll exchange insights and gentle guidance for mind-body longevity. \n\n\n\n19:20 – 40min Social Snack & Close. \n\n\n\nWe’ll wrap up with homemade olive oil hummus\, Croatian cheese\, lavender cookies\, and a calming lavender tea as we enjoy each other’s company. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/avanto-art-movement-city-wellness-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers,For Foodies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IWCH-Retreat-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250507T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250417T093239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T141838Z UID:5539-1746612000-1746622800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee - Suomenlinna DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 7 May for a walk around Suomenlinna. Moderate\, fairly flat walk around 5km. Meet at Market Square\, next to ferry terminal\, from 9:45. We are catching the 10:00 am ferry so don’t be late! We will walk for approx 1 hour\, have a coffee and then catch the return ferry to Market Square. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Market Square\, near to ferry departure point\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: Moderate\n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 6 May 2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee-suomenlinna/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250319T093012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T093017Z UID:5068-1744192800-1744200000@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 9 April for a walk around Munkkiniemi. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at the end stop of Tram 4 in Munkkiniemi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Munkkiniemi\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 8/4/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082 URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee-2/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250226T124034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T124042Z UID:4840-1741082400-1741089600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Tuesday 2 March for a walk around Helsinki. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at 10am in front of Catholic Church Pyhän Henrikin aukio 1 A\, 00140 Helsinki. This is Kaivopuisto\, on Tram 3. We will walk out to Uunisaaro accross the winter bridge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Catholci Church\, Kaivopuisto\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 3/3/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082 URL:https://iwch.fi/events/walk-coffee/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250204T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20250121T100137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T121442Z UID:4425-1738663200-1738670400@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Join us for a walk & coffee in Kauniainen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nOur next walk is the postponed walk from last month. It will be in Kauniainen on February 4th 2025 and we will walk around the lake Gallträsk\, level easy to middle.  Meeting point Kauniainen station at 10.00.If you want to take the train you will take the U or E train either to Kauklahti or Kirkkonummi from Helsinki Railway station at 9.42. There is some parking in front of the station.We will have coffee afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Kauniainen railway station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy/middle\n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 3/2/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082 URL:https://iwch.fi/events/join-us-for-a-walk-coffee-in-kauniainen/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250114T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20241230T085909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T085948Z UID:4087-1736852400-1736863200@iwch.fi SUMMARY:January Luncheon | The 72-hour preparation course by the Finnish National Rescue Association DESCRIPTION:In these unpredictable times it is crucial to be prepared in case of an attack on vital infrastructure such as the supply of drinking water or electricty.  The Board has decided to offer our members the 72 hour preparation course.  We will have a course instructor from the Finnish National Rescue Association who will instruct us in English.  We ask you to arrive at 10.45 for a start at 11.00 sharp.  A coffee and a snack will be offered at arrival and our luncheon will start at 13.00.    The cost of the snack and the luncheon will be 45 euros.  We have also invited members from the British Women’s Association to join us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n10:45 Registration and welcome coffee and snack\n\n\n\n11:00 Preparation course\n\n\n\n13:00-14:00 Luncheon\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue : Albina\, Aleksiskivenkatu 23\, 00510 Helsinki\n\n\n\nPrice: 45€\n\n\n\nCapacity: 40 participants\n\n\n\nMembers & their friends are welcome\n\n\n\nLast day to register or cancel is Friday before the event by 10am. \n\n\n\nNo shows and late cancellations (after the deadline) will be invoiced.\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Darta Svarcs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\n\n\nConveniently located\, Albina Ravintola is accessible by tram Nr. 9 from the Central Railway Station and bus Nr. 23 from the Central Railway Station Square. \n\n\n\nParking is no longer available in front of the restaurant. The restaurant Albina can be reached by tram Nr. 9 and the bus Nr. 23 from the Central Railway Station Square. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLuncheon details\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Restaurant Albina\, known for its delightful cuisine\, will be serving a scrumptious luncheon during the event. \n\n\n\nIt’s crucial for Albina to accommodate your dietary preferences\, so please inform us of any restrictions in advance. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/january-luncheon-the-72-hour-preparation-course-by-the-finnish-national-rescue-association/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers,For Foodies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AdobeStock_1118258324-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20241212T124842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T154639Z UID:3966-1736330400-1736337600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Postponed - Join us for a walk & coffee in Kauniainen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nOur next walk is in Kauniainen on January 8th 2025 and we will walk around the lake Gallträsk\, level easy to middle.  Meeting point Kauniainen station at 10.00.If you want to take the train you will take the U or E train either to Kauklahti or Kirkkonummi from Helsinki Railway station at 9.42. There is some parking in front of the station.We will have coffee afterwards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Kauniainen railway station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy/middle\n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 7/01/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082 URL:https://iwch.fi/events/3966/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20241128T184638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T190038Z UID:3809-1733133600-1733140800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Join Our Easy 5km Walk and Coffee Event in Helsinki DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Monday 2 December for a walk around Helsinki. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at front of Central Station. We are heading towards Hakanemi Market for coffee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Central railway station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 1/12/2024\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082 URL:https://iwch.fi/events/join-our-easy-5km-walk-and-coffee-event-in-helsinki/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20241020T134648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T155839Z UID:3444-1730887200-1730894400@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Töölö bay | Walk & Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nThis is the 2nd edition of this new activity group offered by Sarah\, for those of you who enjoy being outdoors! We hope that other members will help to arrange walks around their own area of Helsinki\, or places they know well\, in the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Central railway station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 5/11/2024\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the activity\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at front of Central Station\, 10am\, Wednesday 6 November\,  for approx 5km easy circular walk around Töölön bay\, stopping for a coffee on the way. \n\n\n\nPlease note – next walk will be 1 December. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/toolo-bay-walk-coffee/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241002T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T033820 CREATED:20240921T090031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T134449Z UID:3161-1727863200-1727872200@iwch.fi SUMMARY:New activity | Walking & coffee drinking with Sarah DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nNew activity group for those of you who enjoy being outdoors! Join us each month for a walk and a visit to a nice cafe. This activity is led by Sarah\, but we hope that other members will help to arrange walks around their own area of Helsinki\, or places they know well\, in the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Lauttasaari Metro – Gyldementie entrance\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 1/10/2024\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarahkolkman@gmail.com\, +44 7555 523082\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the activity\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday 2nd October we will explore Lauttasaari\, meeting at 10 am. (Meeting point: Lauttasaari Metro – Gyldementie entrance). The walk will be around 6-8km\, and the terrain is flat and easy. The route will include a stop at a cafe. Total time around 2.5 hours including stop for coffee. Please sign up. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/new-activity-walking-coffee-drinking-with-sarah/ CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_292545314-3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR