Interest Groups

Below are the IWAP Interest Groups organised by our members. You can also find other event information on the Events Calendar and Social & Cultural Events pages.

Always contact the coordinator to confirm your participation and to check for possible changes in the schedule.

If you are an IWAP member or her spouse or partner, you may participate in any of the interest groups listed below, which offer non-profit leisure activities that are conducted independently.
IWAP members and their spouses or partners who participate in any of the activities, interest groups and social events do so at their own accord, and IWAP cannot be held responsible for any damage, mishaps, losses or injuries, material or moral, that might be suffered as a result or in connection with such activities.
Please note: you (or your partner/spouse) must be an IWAP member in order to participate in the Interest Groups.

AWG - AMERICAN WOMEN'S GROUP 
Third Wednesday
BAKEF
A Wednesday
BEADWORK GROUP
Starting 16 February 2012,
then every 2nd Thursday
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All American women and friends are most welcome to attend our very social coffee get-togethers. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. We continue to explore cafes around Prague. Visit the website http://awg-prague.webs.com/
Coordinators Shirley Topham at
sstopham@yahoo.com or Brenda Zejdl at zejdl@hotmail.com
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"BAKEF - A Wednesday" 

Join a group of fellow Brits, Aussies, New Zealanders, Irish ladies and their friends! We meet once a month for coffee and exchange news, swap books, magazines and DVD's etc, and enjoy friendship. Contact Kathy Reen-O´Sullivan on 235 363 470 or kathyreenosullivan@msn.com for further information.

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If you are interested in expressing your creativity through beading, then this is the group for you! Members of this group design jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces & bracelets, and make decorative beaded items, such as napkin rings, wine charms, bookmarks, and more. Meetings occur once a month at a members home. Trips to local bead shops and Jablonec nad Nisou, which is renowned for its beautiful and inexpensive glass beads, are organized by this group. 
For more details, contact Trina Ramsey at Katrina@onlinemaui.com or on 222 315 275

BOOK CLUB
2nd Friday
BRIDGE GROUP
Tuesdays
CHARITY GROUP
3rd Tuesday
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The IWAP Book Club - is a wonderful way to enjoy friendly and lively discussion over a good cup of coffee. Each month this group reads a different book from our preselected list and gathers to share different impressions and perspectives.  Meetings are on the second Friday of each month from 9:45 am. to noon. Location and other details communicated with book club members via email. For further information contact Laurie Barnes on 222 723 393 or czechbarnes@gmail.com .
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Interested in playing and improving your Bridge game? This group consists of about 18 members of various backgrounds, ages and skill levels. This is a friendly group and welcomes new members with open arms. Meetings are every Tuesday at 1:30 pm to approximately 5:00 pm at the Rudolfinum. Contact either Brenda Zejdl on zejdl@hotmail.com, 224 911 863 or  Eva Hoschl on hoschl@bluetone.cz  220 610 589.
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We do fund raising, visits, projects and hands on work for charity groups supported by IWAP. If you'd like to become involved, we meet every third Tuesday of month at the IWAP office at 10:00 am. Contact the IWAP office for more details or Adelina Stallebrass, or Deanne Davies on charity@iwa-prague.com
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CLUB
4th Wednesday of each month
GERMAN SPEAKING CULINARY WORLD TOURS COOKING GROUP
3rd Thursday
EVENING BOOK CLUB
3rd Monday, but may vary
This is an educational program designed to educate ourselves about personal investing options, including how to recognize unethical or costly investment schemes.
Time: 12:00-13:00 at IWAP office.
For more information contact Brenda Zejdl: zejdl@hotmail.com
Lobster Dinner
Our German-speaking group meets every third Thursday of month to prepare international specialities, and have fun together. Contact Karin Furin at  furinem@volny.cz 
or on 220 612 360
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A chance for book lovers to meet and discuss a book every month in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We meet on the second Monday of the month.
For more details contact Jessica Stewart  at  yoginigreen@aol.com 
EVENING GROUP
A Tuesday
PEACE GROUP
Every 3rd Monday
LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUPS
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Working ladies or busy mothers this is your chance to participate in the IWAP Evening Group. We meet monthly on Tuesday evening at 7.00 pm. Please contact Sarah Prouse on 222 521 418, or
evening@iwa-prague.com

"An interactive group discussing the topic of peace with DVD presentations. Everyone is welcome."
Date: Every 3rd Monday/10:15 am

Place: IWAP office

Contact person: Christine Burden on 607978390 or chrisburdenuk@yahoo.co.uk

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Want to practice your conversation skills in your language of interest? Join one of our conversation groups, please see the Bridge magazine or Upcoming Events page for dates:

Czech Conversation,
10:00 am
every second and fourth Thursday
at the IWAP office
Contact
  Brona Prusakova 
on  brona.prusakova@volny.cz

English Conversation, 1
Every Wednesday 10:00am
at Andrštova 5, Prague 8
 
English Chat Group
Every Tuesday 3:00pm
Restaurace na Rozhrani
Contact Ruth Mackie on ruthamackie@gmail.com

French/English Conversation

Seeking new coordinator!
Contact Crystal Telecky on ctelecky@gmail.com if you are interested in leading this group.

Spanish Conversation
Seeking new coordinator!
Contact Crystal Telecky on ctelecky@gmail.com if you are interested in leading this group.
GERMAN-SPEAKING GET-TOGETHER
1st Tuesday
GOLF GROUP
Wednesdays
SCRAPBOOK GROUP
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Join our informal meetings. We meet at a restaurant once a month on the 1st Tuesday at 7pm. Contact Karin Furin on 220 612 360 or furinem@volny.cz or Ulrike Kehr uli.kehr@arcor.de
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If you are interested in playing, attending coaching clinics, or just need some information about golfing opportunities. Contact Margareth Rauch on 602 353 681 or margaret_rauch@yahoo.com  
Join us as we organise and decorate photo albums. Like the photography group, we decide as a group when and where to meet.Contac: Tatiana Cerna on tatiana@cerna.com.cz
WRITERS GROUP
MAH JONG
Fridays
MEET-THE-DAD PLAYGROUP
Seeking a new coordinator!

This small group meets, to offer suggestions (not critiques), gentle encouragement, inspiration and camaraderie.
Contact Daniela Lepri on daniela.lepri@googlemail.com.

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Enjoy Mah Jong? Want to learn? Meetings every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Ambroisie Caffe Restaurant, Pasaz Burcovniho Palace, Rybna 14, Prague 1
Contact Heidi Strnad
heidemarie@volny.cz or Brenda Zejdl zejdl@hotmail.com
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This is a playgroup for the whole family: working fathers and mothers, stay-at-home moms and of course, the kids. In bad weather, we meet at one of the participants` home, when the weather is nice we will think of something to do outside like having a picnic or such.
Contact Crystal Telecky on ctelecky@gmail.com if you are interested in leading this group.

NEWCOMER'S LUNCHEON
3rd Monday
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

PLAYGROUP
Mondays
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Join our Newcomer's Coordinator for a friendly monthly lunch to welcome our new members. Current members are encouraged to attend as well. Locations change during the year to take advantage of some of Prague's charming outdoor venues. Please contact Chris Myhill on 724 618 001 or myhill@europe.com for details.
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If you're interested in creating better photos, join our group. The group members decide when and where to meet, sometimes several times a month.
Contact: Tatiana Cerna on
tatiana@cerna.com.cz
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We are a relaxed group of Mums, that meet at each others houses once a week on Mondays from 10:00 am -12:00  noon, with our babies and pre-school aged children (0-4 years old). The children love to play with each other and the Mums have a chance for a coffee and a chat. Please contact Miranda Linders at arjenmiranda@gmail.com or 731 225 815 to find out where we are meeting this week.

KNIT & STITCH 
Seeking a new coordinator!
SUNDAY BRUNCH
TENNIS GROUP
Fridays
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This is a group for beginners/experienced sewers, quilters and embroiderers.
Contact Crystal Telecky on ctelecky@gmail.com if you are interested in leading this group.
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Seeking a new coordinator!
Contact Crystal Telecky on ctelecky@gmail.com if you are interested in leading this group.
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Are you an experienced, beginner or intermediate player? Want to improve your game? Or play a friendly match? This group consists of players of all levels, who enjoy a non-competitive match. Join us for singles or doubles matches, depending on attendance! Set up according to player's availability, currently Friday mornings 9am - 11am.
Contact Renata Vaneckova on renatavaneckova@volny.cz or 241 773 416
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WALKING GROUP
Wednesdays and/or Fridays
WEEKEND INTEREST GROUP

  

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Regular walks in and around Prague, both gentle and more strenuous. Contact Carmen Trankovsky  loopy1956@yahoo.com or 721 809 082
Activities such as hikes and other outdoor activities, trips out of Prague, visits to the theatre, restaurants and family activities etc. are the kinds of outings we're interested in. Any outing idea is welcomed. Contact Eleanor Lurring on elurring@seznam.cz or Crystal Telecky ctelecky@gmail.com 
  

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