Dead Poets Society, Theme: Colour
UNWG Book Group Discussion
"Honour" by Elif Shafak
UNWG INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CHARITY BAZAAR 2022
There are international gift items for sale, and special foods and drink from around the world. Multinational cultural entertainment for the family will be presented. Open to the public. Entrance is free.
Friends & Newcomers Friendship Morning
Ambar Yunani has graciously invited us to her home for our November gathering. Sign up in the UNWG office.
Kiosk Rotunda Sale
The Kiosk will be selling gift items in the Rotunda.
General Meeting & Election
Election of 2023 UNWG Board.
Welcoming Coffee - Bungo
We are going to play Bunco. Please bring €1 and a pencil if you would like to play. Spectators are always welcome.
Dead Poets Society, Theme: Trees
UNWG Book Group Discussion
"I Couldn't Love You More" by Esther Freud. If you are a UNWG member and interested in joining the book group, please contact bookgroupunwg@gmail.com.
Friends and Newcomers Circle: Friendship Morning
Our morning will begin with a short tour of places of interest in the city center and end at Silvia’s home for discussions and refreshments.
Visit to Schlossgarten Belvedere.
Please register by October 19. For more information on the Belvedere: www.belvedere.at
General Meeting
Candidate presentation for 2023 UNWG Board and tai chi show.
Dead Poets Society, Theme: Kings and Queens
Gardening Club Plant Swap - Open House
Bring a plant and take something we have multiple of; or propagate something we have by splitting and repotting or by taking a cutting; or swap with each other; or just stop by. There is no need to bring anything.
Indonesian Cooking Class
Please join Amber in her demonstration of making the Indonesian pastry, Bakwan. Maya will serve another Indonesian dish and we can enjoy the dishes together. Please register with Ambar Yunani by October 4. Cost is €10 per person.
UNWG Book Group Discussion
“The Magician" by Colm Toibin. If you are interested in joining the UNWG book group, please contact bookgroupunwg@gmail.com
Ribbon Embroidery Class (Fridays)
Ribbon Embroidery will meet every Friday beginning on September 30. Maya will have the materials to start the class. Please register with Maya Subki.
Italian Conversation Course (Wednesdays)
The Italian conversation course will run from September 28 to December 14. To register, please contact Elena Starovoyt.
German Class (Wednesdays)
The German classes will restart on September 28 and meet every Wednesday afternoon. Intermediate/Advanced 14:00 - 14:40 -- Beginners 14:45 - 15:25
International Luncheon
The International Luncheon is back! This successful fundraiser is possible thanks to the kind donations of food and help from the embassies, and the dedication and hard work of our members. To donate, volunteer or for more information, contact Nora at unwgluncheon@gmail.com. Sign up is also available in the UNWG office.
Weinlesen at Weingut Schödinger in Tattendorf
We go with S-Bahn and meet in the Wien-Liesing Station at 10:15. Then we go together to the small village Tattendorf and work together with the people from Weingut Schödinger. Registration by September 19 with Ambar Yunani.
Rotunda Sale: Kiosk, Charity Shop & Book Shop
Come and explore the bargains that are there for you at the UNWG's Rotunda sale. We will have items for Peace Day at the kiosk, vintage items at the charity shop, and an eclectic variety of books in all genres and many languages for you to browse through and buy. The book shop will have a special sale on DVDs & CDs: €0,50 per disk. Tell all your friends and relatives to come and have a look at our unique collections for sale.
Welcoming Coffee: Café Frauenhuber: The oldest café in Vienna
The owner of Café Frauenhuber, Herr Wolfgang Binder, will welcome us and give us a brief history of the oldest café in Vienna. The Vienna coffee house culture forms such an integral part of what it means to be Viennese that UNESCO put it on the intangible cultural heritage list for Austria. Registration: UNWG office or through Dalila by 10.00 on September 13.
UNWG Dead Poets Society: Theme: “What's in a Name”
Language Classes Resume
The language program will start the week of September 12. A donation of €3 per class is payable to the instructor. All money collected goes to the UNWG children's charities. Please see the Regular Activities webpage for details.
Friends and Newcomers Gathering: "Connecting and getting to know each other better"
The UNWG Friends and Newcomers Circle (FNC) is a program with the primary aim of fostering friendship among new and old members of the Guild. In particular, the FNC welcomes new members and offers opportunities to share information to those newly arrived in Vienna. After two years of absence because of the pandemic, the FNC is gathering again. Please join us on Wednesday morning, September 7.
Extraordinary General Meeting
A general meeting will be held after the morning Friends & Newcomers Gathering to discuss the bazaar situation. It is really important that members attend so we know what you think before the board makes a final decision ahead of our deadline for a tentative reservation.
UNWG Book Group Discussion
“Lady in Gold” by Anne-Marie O'Connor. If you are interested in joining the UNWG book group, please contact bookgroupunwg@gmail.com
Summer Luncheon
Come and meet new people, get caught up on what others did over the summer, and enjoy the view of the Alte Donau. The Strandcafé will welcome our members with a glass of Sekt. Daily lunch menu is also available. Registration is required on or before August 19. Contact Tamara at unwgvienna2ndvicepresident@gmail.com or register in the UNWG office, open Wednesdays 11:00-13:00.
Indonesia: Diverse but One: by Peggy Febriani Nagashima
This presentation will feature one traditional dance and traditional instruments. Indonesian snacks will be provided. Charity donation of €3 at the door. Please register in the UNWG office or via email: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com.
UNWG Dead Poets Society: Theme: “Land of My Birth”
UNWG Book Group Discussion
“Afterlives” by Abdulrazak Gurnah. If you are interested in joining the UNWG book group, please contact bookgroupunwg@gmail.com.
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition
The Kiosk will be exhibiting with other organizations as part of the Sustainable Fashion Exhibition in the Rotunda to celebrate World Environment Day 2022. The exhibits will focus on solutions for reusing textiles. Please contact Dominique for details: unwgkiosk@gmail.com
Mekhitarist Monastery of Vienna and Museum https://mechitharisten.org
This tour of the Armenian Monastery is back by popular demand. Please review the website. The charge of this activity is €10 per person (donation to charity for museum and UNWG are included). There will be an English guide. Maximum participants 25 people. Preregister required by Wednesday, June 8: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com
Line Dance: Instructor: Mishele Ek
Minimum of 5 participants. Preregister required by noon on Tuesday, June 7: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com (See June 2 event for details.)
Kiosk Workshop
The Kiosk is working on some accessories with textiles for the Sustainable Fashion Exhibition in the Rotunda (13-17 June). If you’re interested in creative handiwork that are environment friendly, join the workshop on 7-8 June. Please contact Dominique for details: unwgkiosk@gmail.com
Line Dance: Instructor: Mishele Ek
Bring a healthy smile for helping to heal your own body, mind, spirit and soul, wear comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of water and mat. Each participant is also asked to pay a charity donation of €5 at the door. Minimum of 5 participants. Preregister required by noon on Wednesday, June 1: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com
UNWG Welcoming Coffee: Diplomatische Akadamie
A presentation and tour of the Diplomatische Akademie in the 4th district conducted by Susanne Keppler-Schleisinger, Deputy Director of the Akademie, with an optional prepaid lunch. Maximum 25 participants. Registration and payment in the UNWG office. Deadline May 18
UNWG Rotunda Sale
The Kiosk, Book Shop and Charity Shop will be there to sell beautiful gifts, shelves of books, and gently used items. For details, contact unwgoffice@gmail.com.
Energy and Dance for Health & Wellbeing: Instructor: Lynn Geertsen-Rowe
Bring a healthy smile for helping to heal your own body, mind, spirit and soul, wear comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of water and mat. Each participant is also asked to pay a charity donation of €5,00 at the door. This activity will run if a minimum of 5 participants have registered. Preregister via email by noon on Thursday, May 26 to: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com.
General Meeting: Back together in the New Normal...
Catch up with each other and hear about what's happening in the UNWG. We have many announcements and updates to share.
34. ASICS Österreicher Frauenlauf https://www.oesterreichischer-frauenlauf.at/en
The Frauenlauf is open for everyone to participate. You can choose 5K or 10k, walk or run in the Prater Park. Registration by 1 May. Come and join the team from UNWG: “We Run to Move”.
Art of Chinese Oil Painting and Calligraphy Workshop (Famous artist: Ms. Yusheng Zhao)
Join the basic workshop of Chinese traditional painting. During the lesson the artist will show us the results of her painting. Each participant is also asked to pay a charity donation of €3,00 at the door. Preregistration required: unwgactivitychair@gmail.com, via email by Saturday, 14 May.
UNWG Welcome Coffee/Drinks: International Day of Living Together in Peace
Now that the weather feels like spring, we will take the opportunity to meet, talk, have fun and celebrate! Come join us for a drink at the Arcotel Bar opposite the VIC. (Spouses are welcome!) Registration by May 13 unwgviennawelcomingchair@gmail.com
Sisi Museum Vienna Hofburg (Sisi Museum-Imperial Apartment-Imperial Silver Collection)
Visit the historic apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth and admire the magnificent Habsburg collections of silver and porcelain. At the Sisi Museum you can explore the unusual personality of Elisabeth and the many different facets of her character. Cost: €16+(€3 for donation).
Quilting Group
Participants will meet in the gardening room (F-1040) to work on projects, individual and/or charity projects. All are welcome, from beginner to advance levels. Coordinator: Kathy Weindll.
Line Dance: Instructor: Mishele Ek
1. Bring a cheerful smile. 2. Bring a bottle of water, wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. 3. Each participant is also willing to commit to donating to charity minimum €3,00 (more is welcome) and hand it over to the instructor before the activity starts. 4. For those who would love to join the Line Dance, please kindly register at unwgoffice@gmail.com.
UNWG Dead Poets Society: Theme: “Reconciliation”
UNWG Book Group Discussion
“A Bell for Adano” by John Hersey. If you are interested in joining the UNWG book group, please contact bookgroupunwg@gmail.com
