Need another holiday already? Rome is calling! As a culmination of our 40th Anniversary year, we are planning a trip to Rome between 7th-11th October together with the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spouses Association (ULPU) members! We will be having: The final program may be subject to change. You will arrange your flight and hotel on your own,…
October 7 @ 12:00 – October 11 @ 14:00
The German Conversation Group is one of the oldest IWCH Activity Groups. It was established with the aim of fostering language learning and cultural exchange in a friendly and informal setting. During the meetings, we engage in a variety of activities designed to improve our German language skills. We read and discuss articles from German…
August 26 @ 05:05
Join us for another exclusive dip into the Helsinki art scene. This time, Inside the Arts visits the atelier of Finnish artist Elina Brotherus. Elina Brotherus is one of the most recognized contemporary artists from Scandinavia. Brotherus’ art has been alternating between autobiographical and art historical approaches. Her early series on subjective experiences gave way to…
September 3 @ 17:00 – 18:00
Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, the buzz of the coffee machine and people in perfect harmony. Welcome! Where? Fratello Torrefazione, Yliopistonkatu 6, opposite Helsinki Uni Metro Station Host Yvonne Westerlund, yvonne@iwch.fi
September 3 @ 08:15 – 09:15
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Finland’s largest event and congress venue. Founded in 1919, just two years after Finland gained independence, the Finnish Fair Corporation was established to promote Finnish business through meaningful encounters; a vision that continues to guide Messukeskus today. Today, Messukeskus welcomes over one million visitors annually. Its events…
September 28 @ 15:00 – 17:00
As per the wishes of our members after the success of our last event: “Ladies Night” is back! We meet this time in Kämp, starting with drinks in the newly renovated bar and continue with dinner (Chef’s September Menu) in the exclusive restaurant A la Kämp. The General Manager of Kämp, Tuomas Liewendal, will meet…
September 24 @ 18:00 – 21:00
Fresh sea food is best available from Thursday onwards at the fishmongers. We will also look into stalls selling meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables. So do bring your shopping basket or rucksack! Upstairs is the Kirsikka restaurant as well as non-food products. In the street you can find lovely ethnic food shops: Indian, Japanese, Korean…
September 17 @ 10:00 – 13:00
lease join us on Tuesday 1 September 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…
September 1 @ 09:45 – 12:30
Please join us for a guided tour of the EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, with a welcome by Krist Gruijthuijsen, the Director of the EMMA. This visit has been arranged in conjunction with our member, Pauline Portheine. Entry is free with museum card.
September 22 @ 13:50 – 15:30
As an inspiring start of our activity year, we are greatly honored to have Former President of Finland, Tarja Halonen, as our September luncheon distinguished speaker! President Halonen served as Finland’s 11th President, two terms from 2000 to 2012, and is Finland’s first and only woman president till now. Throughout her distinguished career, President Halonen…
September 8 @ 11:25 – 14:30