BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Women's Club of Helsinki - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Women's Club of Helsinki 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250903T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250903T121500 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 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:20250909T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250909T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250814T175505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T112647Z UID:6411-1757419200-1757428200@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Fully Booked: Salutorget | September Luncheon DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked\, we thank you for your interest and hope to see you soon! If you did not get a seat this time: RSVP to the October luncheon\, and sign up to the waitlist below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the September social luncheon to kick off the starting season of IWCH! \n\n\n\nThis luncheon is all about connection\, community\, and conversation—no formal speaker\, but a laid-back setup in a charming setting for a joyful season start. \n\n\n\nAs a very central venue\, Salutorget is a stunningly beautiful restaurant in the heart of historic Helsinki. Our luncheon will be at the Havis Amanda Cabinet with a view to Pohjoisesplanadi. During the luncheon\, we will share our June survey results\, introduce our new board members\, present our initiative ideas for the IWCH 40th Anniversary Gala and open the floor for idea sharing. \n\n\n\nCome to celebrate the beginning of our new season together with a lovely group of cosmopolitan women\, club members and friends! \n\n\n\nSee you at the beautiful Havis Amanda- cabinet at Salutorget!\n\n\n\n\nSchedule : 12:00-14:30 Luncheon\n\n\n\nVenue: Salutorget\, Pohjoisesplanadi 15\, 00170 Helsinki\n\n\n\nCapacity: 34 participants\n\n\n\nMembers & their friends are welcome\n\n\n\n\n \n\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\nTo cancel\, email Jacqueline (membership@iwch.fi). URL:https://iwch.fi/events/september-luncheon-salutorget/ LOCATION:Salutorget\, Pohjoisesplanadi 15\, 00170\, Helsinki CATEGORIES:Events,Events for networking addicts,For Foodies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/648074aa11766565d978c16c_Cabinet3-p-2600-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kolkman":MAILTO:membership@iwch.fi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250910T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T121307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T121537Z UID:6453-1757527200-1757534400@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Stillness and Me-Time DESCRIPTION:Learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques designed to bring ease\, insight\, and a deeper sense of presence into everyday life. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the calm of club member Pauliina Salmenhaara’s living room and discover soul-nourishing ways to slow down and reconnect with yourself. This four-session series is a gentle invitation to make room for stillness\, clarity\, and meaningful me-time in everyday life. Each evening includes guided meditation\, nourishing reflection\, and grounding practices to feel more present and in tune with yourself.  \n\n\n\nNo experience needed\, just a curious heart and the desire to feel more grounded and calm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPauliina was introduced to meditation almost 30 years ago\, and she has been hosting mediation and mindfulness events since 2010. She has seen the great benefit\, both personally and professionally\, from very simple breathing and other techniques\, which are especially helpful during times of stress and anxiety\, when the mind and heart become overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nMeditation and mindfulness are integral to her work as a holistic practitioner\, vegan chef\, and host of women’ s circles\, and she hopes to spread some of this joy and love with IWCH members as well. \n\n\n\nPlease feel at ease to email her with any questions regarding Stillness and Me-Time at chat@rawio.asia.  \n\n\n\n\nVenue : Pauliina’s living room\, Helsinki 00150 (Eira)\, a 1-minute walk from tram 6 stop Munkkisaari\, 3-minute walk from tram stop 1 (Perämiehenkatu)\, 7-minute walk from tram stop 3 and bus stop 20 and 30 (Eiran sairaala). \n\n\n\nTo cancel\, email Pauliina Friday 5th of September at the latest. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/stillness-and-me-time/ LOCATION:Pauliina’s Home – Eira\, Helsinki (Exact address to be shared to attendees) CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mummy1-2-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Pauliina Salmenhaara":MAILTO:chat@rawio.asia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250916T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T120958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T043811Z UID:6635-1758018600-1758025800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Tour of Aalto House and Coffee DESCRIPTION:Join us on a guided tour of the iconic Aalto House in Munkkiniemi. Alvar and Aino Aalto created a unique and lasting imprint in the history of architecture and design\, both in Finland and internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1934\, Aino and Alvar Aalto acquired a site in almost completely untouched surroundings at Riihitie in Helsinki’s Munkkiniemi. They started designing their own house which was completed in August 1936. \n\n\n\nThe house was designed as both a family home and an office and these two functions can clearly be seen from the outside. The slender mass of the office wing is in white-painted\, lightly rendered brickwork. There are still clear references to Functionalism in the location of the windows. The cladding material of the residential part is slender\, dark-stained timber battens. The building has a flat roof and a large south-facing terrace. \n\n\n\nAlthough the streetside elevation of the house is severe and closed-off\, it is softened by climbing plants and a slate path leading up to the front door. There are already signs of the ‘new’ Aalto in the Aalto House\, of the Romantic Functionalist. The plentiful use of wood as a finishing material and four open hearts built in brick also point to this. \n\n\n\nThe Aalto House is a cozy\, intimate building for living and working\, designed by two architects for themselves\, using simple uncluttered materials. \n\n\n\n For more information click here: https://www.alvaraalto.fi/en/architecture/the-aalto-house/ \n\n\n\nImage: Eva ja Pertti Ingervo @ Alvar Aalto Foundation \n\n\n\n\nTo cancel\, email Ana Jones-Wilenius Friday September 12th at the latest. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/tour-of-aalto-house-and-coffee/ LOCATION:The Aalto House\, Riihitie 20\, Helsinki CATEGORIES:Events,For Design Lovers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-23-at-15.05.25-e1755951345543.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250919T133000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T115745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T123649Z UID:6616-1758279600-1758288600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Tour of the Parliament House and Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of the iconic Finnish Parliament House\, followed by lunch and socialising at the beautiful Musiikkitalo just nearby. If we’re lucky\, we might get a private moment with former Minister of Education Sari Sarkomaa after the tour\, where we will get a chance to hear about her experiences and thoughts. \n\n\n\nAttendees will receive an email with instructions regarding arrival procedure. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the 1920s\, Finland set out to build a new home for its Parliament. After a lively competition in 1923\, Arkadianmäki was chosen as the perfect spot. The following year\, an architectural contest crowned the design Oratoribus (“for the speakers”) as the winner\, created by Johan Sigfrid Sirén and his team. The grand Parliament House rose between 1926–1931 and opened its doors in March 1931. Ever since\, it has stood as the stage for some of Finland’s most important political moments — especially during the wartime years. \n\n\n\n Join us as we step inside this iconic building and experience the history ourselves! \n\n\n\n\nTo cancel\, email Irina Enomaa Wednesday September 17th at the latest. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/tour-of-the-parliament-house-and-lunch/ LOCATION:Parliament Building\, Visitor's Entrance\, Mannerheimintie 30\,\, Helsinki CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Irina Enomaa":MAILTO:irina@iwch.fi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250922T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250922T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T114536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T120519Z UID:6573-1758535200-1758538800@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Visit to MINNAMINNA Flagship Store DESCRIPTION:Visit the flagship store of iconic Helsinki-based designer Minna Parikka’s new shoe label\, MINNAMINNA. \n\n\n\nIn this exclusive event\, we will hear the story of MINNAMINNA from Minna Parikka herself\, who will also join us in continuing the conversation over coffees at the classic Cafe Esplanad. \n\n\n\nIf that isn’t exciting enough\, Minna has offered attendees of this event a 20% discount on purchases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll MINNA MINNA shoes are made from 99% natural and recycled materials. MINNA MINNA`s natural robber soles with pearls are inspired by conservative pearl laces and street-worthy classics. The result is a really comfortable and modern shoe collection that can withstand the changes of the season. \n\n\n\n\nTo cancel: email Monica Niemi latest Friday September 19th. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/visit-to-minna-minna-flagship-store/ LOCATION:MINNA MINNA Flagship Store\, Pohjoisesplandi 35\, Helsinki CATEGORIES:Events,Events for business explorers,Events for fashion devotees ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1e070e9b-21cd-5e88-85bd-6d100f01558a.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Niemi":MAILTO:monica@iwch.fi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T113919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T122211Z UID:6630-1758736800-1758744000@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Stillness and Me-Time: Simple Ways to Feel More at Ease DESCRIPTION:Learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques designed to bring ease\, insight\, and a deeper sense of presence into everyday life. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the calm of club member Pauliina Salmenhaara’s living room and discover soul-nourishing ways to slow down and reconnect with yourself. This four-session series is a gentle invitation to make room for stillness\, clarity\, and meaningful me-time in everyday life. Each evening includes guided meditation\, nourishing reflection\, and grounding practices to feel more present and in tune with yourself.  \n\n\n\nNo experience needed\, just a curious heart and the desire to feel more grounded and calm. \n\n\n\n\nPauliina was introduced to meditation almost 30 years ago\, and she has been hosting mediation and mindfulness events since 2010. She has seen the great benefit\, both personally and professionally\, from very simple breathing and other techniques\, which are especially helpful during times of stress and anxiety\, when the mind and heart become overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nMeditation and mindfulness are integral to her work as a holistic practitioner\, vegan chef\, and host of women’ s circles\, and she hopes to spread some of this joy and love with IWCH members as well. \n\n\n\nPlease feel at ease to email her with any questions regarding Stillness and Me-Time at chat@rawio.asia.  URL:https://iwch.fi/events/stillness-and-me-time-simple-ways-to-feel-more-at-ease/ LOCATION:Pauliina’s Home – Eira\, Helsinki (Exact address to be shared to attendees) CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_5893-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250925T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T153056 CREATED:20250823T113237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T113548Z UID:6590-1758812400-1758819600@iwch.fi SUMMARY:Visit to Helsinki English Montessori Playschool DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to visit Helsinki English Montessori Playschool to learn more about our activities\, educational approach\, and facilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the principles of Montessori pedagogy and how they are applied in our English-speaking learning environment to support each child’s individual development. \n\n\n\n CEO Niina Mantere will present the operations\, followed by Director Päivi Kuutsa’s introduction of the Montessori pedagogy. \n\n\n\nRSVP below. To cancel\, please email Olena Podoleva by September 22nd at the latest. URL:https://iwch.fi/events/visit-to-helsinki-english-montessori-playschool/ LOCATION:Helsinki English Montessori Playschool\, Lapinlahdenkatu 3A\, Helsinki\, 00100 CATEGORIES:Events,Events for business explorers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iwch.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Picture-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Olena Podoleva":MAILTO:olena@iwch.fi END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR