THE BEAR FACTS Summer 2026 |
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Dear {Contact_First_Name},
Happy 4th of July!
Independence Day is a reminder that America was founded on a belief in human dignity and the enduring right to a free future. As we commemorate the US’ milestone 250th anniversary, the current state of our country might make celebration feel difficult - but that is exactly why we must show up. I still have hope and belief in the ideals of this nation. Let’s come together, honor our shared heritage, and unite in our shared responsibility to safeguard the future of our democracy. Join us for our Independence Day Get-Together on Sunday, July 5th 12:30pm-4pm. Register here: https://awcberlin.wildapricot.org/event-6709922
Summer is my absolute favorite time of year - taking a PAUSE without having to feel guilty is such a luxury. I read, binge on good TV, and listen to fun summer music. Sometimes, doing absolutely NOTHING gives my mind an opportunity to wander ... letting it just RECEIVE ... new impulses, inspiration, energy. Just like my body needs sleep to regenerate, I think my mind needs the summer to reawaken. So I let go of the to-do list, get into the PAUSE (German for "break") mode, relax and receive! Wishing you the chance to do the same.
Our Club activities slow down over the next two months as many of us head out on summer travels. Some of our events will carry on and Berlin has endless possibilities to keep you busy, check out our calendar and reach out to fellow members on FB, in our WhatsApp community or in your neighborhood groups for company.
Have a fabulous Summer!
My-Linh and the Board of Directors 2026 |
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My-Linh Kunst
President, The American Women's Club of Berlin The AWC Berlin is 100% member-run - we always welcome and appreciate your contribution, feedback and suggestions. Please email president@awcberlin.org. **Please note that, depending on your email program, you may need to click “View entire message” to see the Newsletter in its entirety.** |
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Independence Day AWC Annual BBQ |
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We’re celebrating July 4th in style as we gather with our friends and families at the Wirtshaus zur Pfaueninsel on the banks of the Havel River across from the World Heritage site of Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) on Sunday, July 5th. We’ll enjoy grilled burgers and spare ribs, vegan burgers from the grill, along with all the fixings. There will be square dancing, face painting and even a bit of music to celebrate the US's 250th anniversary. Guests are welcome, so be sure to include family and friends in your RSVP via Wild Apricot! |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Darlene H. Bianca S. Raina S. Abigail W. Molly W.
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If you know of anyone in our club who is going through a difficult time- whether it's due to illness, loss or another challenge- please don't hesitate to reach out to our Member Care team at membership@awcberlin.org. We're here to offer support and encouragement when it's needed most. Thank you for helping us care for one another! |
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NEW VENUE FOR KAFFEEKLATSCH
Starting July 3rd, our Monthly Coffee Morning (aka Kaffeeklatsch) will be on Potsdamer Platz. We hope that this central location will make it easier for more members from all across town to join in for a relaxed and informal get-together! Whether you’re coming by car or on public transportation, you’re bound to find parking in the underground garage or a convenient train/bus connection. Friends, visitors, and guests are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there! |
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NEW OPEN FORUM GROUP CHAT
in our WhatsApp Community for all current members who wish to OPT IN and have a place to connect, ask broad questions, as well as to share announcements, posts, recommendations, invitations, their Marketing Mondays, requests, and generally chat about topics that are relevant to everyone in the Club, yet not specific to our interest/neighborhood groups. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS ACTIVITIES
If you have not done so, join your neighborhood WhatsApp groups for get-togethers which are more spontaneous and may not be listed on our Wild Apricot calendar. For example, over the next month, there are:
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Mitte Stammtisch on July 28
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Charlottenburg Book Club on July 29, reading “Theo of Golden”
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Southwest Book Club on July 30, reading “The Correspondents” |
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CLUB POLICIES
To help all members get to know the Club a bit better, we’d like to occasionally feature various policies that we all refer to, in order to make the Club a welcoming, inclusive, active, and versatile community for all members. These policies can be found on the Club’s website. We’ll start off this series with our website’s engaging intro:
Founded in 1894, the American Women’s Club of Berlin (AWC Berlin) is a welcoming, English-speaking community for international women living in Berlin. We bring together women from more than 30 nationalities who share the American spirit — a can-do attitude, a love of learning, and a drive to make a difference, while having fun along the way. |
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While the sun is shining, the weather is (hopefully) not too hot, we’re focusing on getting our steps in this summer while discovering different areas of Berlin. Join our summer walking activities, soak up some vitamin D, connect with fellow members and let’s keep moving together! |
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Thursday, July 2, 11am - Women on the Move, Schöneberg to Grunewald
Thursday, July 9, 11am - Guided Walking Tour of Viktoria-Luise-Platz & surroundings and Artist’s Home visit
Saturday, July 11, 11am - Women on the Move, Krumme Lanke lake
Sunday, July 12, 1pm - Architectural Walking Tour - Charlottenburg Fasanen Strasse
Friday, July 24, 10:30am - Women on the Move, Schlachtensee
Sunday, July 26, 1pm - Walking Tour - Friedrichshain
Saturday, August 8, 11am - Women on the Move, Krumme Lanke lake
Thursday, August 20, 10:30am - Women on the Move, Schloss Charlottenburg
Sunday, August 23, 1pm - Architectural Walking Tour - Contemporary Zehlendorf |
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We had a fantastically successful Quiz Night in June! Thank you to our volunteers (Kendra, Lexi, Meg, Fran, Nelly, Barbara and My-Linh) and to everyone who donated, bought raffle tickets and bid on the live & silent auctions. We couldn't have done it without these sponsors that donated prizes and helped us raise almost 3000€ for DonyA Residence in Berlin. Thank you to Sparkling Berlin , Wir sind am Leben - Das Musical, Tonhain Kollektiv, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Miss S., Rosa Canina, Movie2Menu, Brewing Beauty Company, KPdesign, FUERST WIACEK and Monte Mente Berlin. |
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A huge thank you to Jennifer who did a phenomenal job running our JFKS flea market stand in June! Not only did she generously cover the table fees and gather all the donations, but she also set up and staffed the booth all day long. Thanks also to our team of volunteers who made donations, helped transport donations, set up and staff the stand, donated cupcakes, and cleaned up. We raised 350 euro for our international charity: the FAWCO Target Project "Power Her Path" supporting human trafficking survivors in Vietnam. |
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AWC Berlin is a founding member of FAWCO, a network of American and international women's clubs around the world. As a member of AWC Berlin , you are automatically also a member of FAWCO, connecting you to philanthropy and advocacy on a global scale. Learn more at FAWCO.org. Go to www.fawco.org to register and subscribe to receive FAWCO newsletters, and for additional information, contact our FAWCO Rep, Veronica Riffle, at fawco.awcberlin@gmail.com |
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The Sister Club Project In June, we had our inaugural Sister Club meeting with the Lagos American Women's Club. 17 Lagos members and 11 of our members attended on Zoom. Lagos shared a great deal of interesting information about themselves and their City. They also presented information on the native cuisine and as a result, we are inspired for our members to come together at an authentic Nigerian restaurant here in Berlin. We’re planning for a second meet-up on Zoom, where we will share information about our club, Berlin and Germany. Keep your eyes on Wild Apricot for further details. |
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As many of us take some time off in the coming weeks, we'd like to share this FAWCO Time Out communication with you . We hope you find time to relax, recharge and enjoy the weeks ahead. |
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Looking ahead to September: Sign up for the FAWCO Education Group of Global Issues (Virtual) Book Club discussion of "That Librarian" on September 6. A fascinating Summer read! You can register on FAWCO.org to join the online discussion. If you have any questions, please do contact me at fawco.awcberlin@gmail.com.
Thanks and Happy Summer! Veronica Riffle |
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Here are two easy tips for people who want to understand FAWCO’s work better:
1) Register for an account on the FAWCO website. This will give you access to all of FAWCO’s content and information. Just click on “Log in” in the upper right corner of the homepage; when the pop-up window opens, click “Sign up” and follow the prompts.
2) Once you are registered on the website, subscribe to FAWCO publications! Click on “Subscribe” at the top of the homepage to get an overview of all of our newsletters and a form for subscribing. You will already be on your way to becoming a well-informed FAWCO member. |
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FAWCO's Inspiring Women Magazine
Out now, our Women in STEM issue! Meet the FAWCO members who are driving the future - trailblazers, innovators and problem-solvers. That's AWC Berlin member Bella Davis on the cover - read her story on page 8. Have a look and let us know what you think.
Be sure to share the link with your friends and family and follow us on Facebook so you're always updated on what we're doing! |
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The American Church has a summer organ concert every Thursday at the church beginning in July. There will be different organists, and so it will be different each week and it's of course, free to attend and donations are appreciated. Hope to see some of you there! Here is the lineup - https://www.americanchurchberlin.de/b/organ-summer-festival-221221 |
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You are invited by the cultural wing of the Embassy of India in Berlin, the Tagore Center. The Center is committed to presenting events that highlight India's classical traditions, evolving contemporary arts, and diverse cultural narratives. Check out their vibrant and varied programme this July. |
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Weekly- New Players Welcome
Tennis Summer Season 14.04-206-17.09.2026
Tuesday int/adv., 10am-12pm
Wednesday int/beginner and beginner 10am-12pm
Contact Ferah at ferahlaue@gmail.com for more info.
Week of June 28th
Regular Book Club Tuesday, June 30, 7-9pm
Women on the Move: Neighborhood Walk- Schoeneberg to Gruenewald Thursday, July 2, 11am-2pm
Monthly Coffee Morning aka Kaffee Klatsch Friday, July 3, 10:30am-12pm
Week of July 5th
AWC Berlin July 4th BBQ (OPEN TO FAMILY & FRIENDS) Sunday, July 5, 12:30-3pm
German Conversation Monday, July 6, 9:30-10:30am
Guided Walking Tour of Viktoria-Luise-Platz & Surroundings & artist home visit Thursday, July 9, 11am-1pm
Women on the Move- in Krumme Lanke lake Saturday, July 11, 11am
Week of July 12th
Architecture Walking Tour: Charlottenburg Fasananstrasse Sunday, July 12, 1-3pm
German Conversation Monday, July 13, 9:30-10:30am
Thirsty Thursday this month on WEDNESDAY, July 15, 6:30-9pm
Week of July 19th
The Reading Hour Sunday, July 19, 4-5:30pm
German Conversation Monday, July 20, 9:30-10:30am
Regular Book Club Tuesday, July 21, 7-9pm
Women on the Move in Berlin- Schlachtensee Friday, July 24, 10:30am
Week of July 26th
Guided Walking Tour: Friedrichshain (OPEN TO FAMILY) Sunday, July 26, 1-3pm
German Conversation Monday, July 27, 9:30-10:30am
Week of August 2nd
Monthly Coffee Morning aka Kaffee Klatsch Friday, August 7, 10:30am-12pm Women on the Move- Krumme Lanke lake Saturday, August 8, 11am
Week of August 9th
Regular Book Club Tuesday, August 11, 7-9pm
Yo-Yo Ma Waldbühne concert Thursday, August 13,7pm
Week of August 16th
Women on the Move- Neighborhood Walk Charlottenburg Thursday, August 20, 10:30am
Week of August 23rd
Architecture Walking Tour: Contemporary Architecture in Zehlendorf (OPEN TO FAMILY) Sunday, August 23, 1-3pm German Conversation Monday, August 24, 9:30-10:30am Investing as American Citizens in Germany Thursday, August 27, 6-8pm
Week of August 30th
German Conversation Monday, August 31, 9:30-10:30am Regular Book Club Tuesday, September 1, 7-9pm Monthly Coffee Morning aka Kaffee Klatsch Friday, September 4, 10:30am-12pm
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AWC BERLIN ONLINE AWC members can manage their account, access the membership directory and sign up for events by logging into their AWC member account. You can access your account from your smartphone via the Wild Apricot Mobile app, or simply by going on any computer with internet and visiting the "Members Login" area of the AWC Berlin website. Calendar and Event Registration As a reminder, AWC Berlin members must log in with a user name and password to access events on our calendar and register for them. So that we know to expect you, please remember to register for events you wish to attend.
IN THE MEMBERS ONLY AREA, you can:
- Register for and cancel events
- See your event registration
- Add events to personal calendar
- See who else is going
- Much more...
Step 1: Go to the AWC website and click "Members Login" (request new password from the website if needed). Manage your events from the calendar.
Step 2: You could also download the Wild Apricot Member app to your smartphone or tablet and use your website login on the app.
Step 3: Poke around and get familiar with the tools. See the Instruction Guide for detailed steps and pictures of set up and navigation. Currently, the event registration feature of the app is not available to Android users, but otherwise the app is fine for Android users. Questions? email membership@awcberlin.org |
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HELPFUL TIP ARE YOU USING OUR MOBILE APP?
AWC’s events calendar and membership directory live on a platform called Wild Apricot. Download the Wild Apricot App for Members to view and register for events, and access the membership directory. You can also add events to your personal calendar with just a click. |
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Logging In: You will have to log in the first time, using the same email and password you use for the AWC website member login (see AWC website section of this document).
Navigating: When first logging in, update your profile before registering for events. Select the Members tab to access the Members Directory. You can view and register for Events From the Events tab (iPhone only). To cancel your registration, go to “My Tickets”, click on the event, and click “Cancel”.
If you have any questions, please write to: membership@awcberlin.org
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AWC BERLIN FACEBOOK POLICY The AWC Berlin Private Members Only Facebook group is open to current members only and is a casual, respectful and friendly forum for member announcements (for example, babies! weddings!, etc.), discussion, information and questions regarding AWC-related topics and/or life in Berlin. Thank you for your cooperation! AWC Berlin Facebook Page | AWCB Website |
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AWC BERLIN WHATSAPP COMMUNITY
Our active WhatsApp Community is how the Club’s Neighborhood Groups and Interest Groups communicate. We currently have 31 groups covering many parts of town and topics of various skills/hobbies.
NEW OPEN FORUM GROUP CHAT - join it in our WhatsApp Community - for all current members who wish to OPT IN and have a place to connect, ask broad questions, as well as to share announcements, posts, recommendations, invitations, their Marketing Mondays, requests, and generally chat about topics that are relevant to everyone in the Club, yet not specific to our interest/neighborhood groups. For neighborhood-specific updates or special interest topics, please join the corresponding groups dedicated to those sepcific topics. You can find and join those groups by exploring the WhatsApp Community.
The benefits of a Community include:
- Visibility into all AWC Berlin-related WhatsApp groups.
- Group chats are restricted to group members, but as a Community member, you can see the title and description of all the groups. If you are eligible to join based on the group's description, you are welcome to "ask to join" any of the groups.
- Administrators can make announcements to the whole community (e.g., for last-minute event info)
Currently, we have the following WhatsApp groups which are run by an array of amazing coordinators:
Neighborhoods: Charlottenburg, Westend, Schöneberg/Wilmersdorf, Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer-Berg/Friedrichshain, Reinickendorf, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Brandenburg
Interests: Afternoon Concerts, Berlinale, Book Club Charlottenburg, Book Club Southwest, Bowling, Citizenship, Classical Music, Community Volunteering, FAWCO, German learners, JFKS Families, Movie-Goers, Philanthropy, Professional Networking, Spanish, U30, U40, Vegan, and Women on the Move.
If you use WhatsApp and are not yet in the Community, or if you’re NOT on WhatsApp but would like more information, write Nelly at membership@awcberlin.org
Our WHATSAPP policies are similar to our FACEBOOK policies
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Please do not post charity donation requests or political items not related to the AWC Berlin.
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No self-promotion. You are invited to let us know about your business on MARKETING MONDAY - in our private FACEBOOK group. Be sure to preface your post with MARKETING MONDAY. No more than one post per member each Monday.
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When in doubt, please send your questions to membership@awcberlin.org.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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