Strength in diversity
The greatest strength of the IWF is the diversity of our membership. With this diversity comes a wide range of interests from hiking to reading to just chatting over morning coffee. For years IWF members have gathered outside the formal monthly meeting to share in a variety of activities. It is often during these smaller group events that members get to know each other better and new friendships are created.
The latest announcements for each interest group can be viewed by selecting an interest group from the menu below. Each year, IWF women suggest new ideas for interest groups – recent additions include Kocktailklatsch and Diners Club.
Groups at IWF
TTT – Two Tongued Tots
The playgroup is intended for mothers who are bringing up their children in a bi-lingual environment. Programming varies according to the event type, which may
Language XChange
Language XChange meetings are a fun way to meet and talk to native and non native people. The group generally meets over lunch or an
Kocktailklatsch
Take time to relax over an after-work cocktail with the Kocktailklatsch group. Meeting periodically at fun, relaxed locale in Bologna for an aperitivo on weekday
Culture Club
You think you know Bologna well? Or do you think it’s all just about towers and tortellini? Either way, join us to discover “la Grande
Book Club
The book club meets one evening per month in members’ homes. The reading list contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction, contemporary and classic, and
Coffee Morning
The Coffee Morning group meets weekly and is a drop-by event that was created to give members the chance to have a daytime IWF activity and
Diners Club
The Diners Club is a convivial group that enjoys sharing time together over food and wine. We visit new restaurants and sometimes old favourites —
Runners & Walkers
The Runners and Walkers are active IWF women who meet on Sunday mornings to participate in local non-competitive “camminate.” Run distances vary from 3K to
Ramblers
The Ramblers are hiking enthusiasts who organize day treks and weekend backpacking trips, both women-only hikes and family events. The Ramblers group is led by
Community Service Volunteers
For those who are interested in serving the local community, the IWF posts service opportunities for our members. Information about IWF group service projects are also
Film Fans
This group meets every 4-6 weeks to watch a film in the company of other IWF women. Selected films include a selection of both classics
Launch a new interest group
The minimum number of participants needed to start an interest group is just 1, but by posting a message on the on-line forums you will probably find a few others who share your hobby. All it takes is an idea and an e-mail Interest Group Liaison interestgroups@iwfbologna.com and we’ll get you started.
Next appointments
Back on the road with the Ramblers . . .
Our New Year hibernation is over, Ramblers, and it’s time for a reviving walk in the Bolognese hills! For our first outing of 2022, we’ll