On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat. We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations: Not required – Just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come. Contact: Joy Sandoz on email: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or tel: 032 753 11 39    

NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED We look forward to returning to the Osteria Gallo d’Oro for our Ticino Spring Lunch on Saturday, 13 March 2021. The menu will be on the website early in the new year and as always there will be plenty of choice to suit any diets or preferences. Meet at: 12h15 for drinks, followed by lunch at 13h00 Cost: CHF: 64.- for BRA Members CHF: 70.- for Non-Members Reservations to: Mrs Penny Osti, tel/fax: 091 9701654. Email: p.osti@bluewin.ch Mrs Beverly Ortelli, tel: 091 630 0086 e-mail: 1superspider@bluemail.ch

Due to the present Covid situation and not being able to get out and about, we thought that an online meeting might be just what was needed. If you have a computer, laptop, smartphone or iPad meeting up on zoom is quite easy. Either download the Zoom app or just click on the email link I will be sending to you. If you need help beforehand please contact me.   Cost: Free Reservations to: Angie Meier at angiemeier@gmx.ch No later than the day prior to the event to receive an invitation.    

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. Anyone interested to join, please contact Sonja and she will send you the details on the day. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in a monthly book discussion in English. Books can be read in any language but the group discussion will be in English. We hope that you can join us! Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations to: Sonja at sonjavig@yahoo.com or Mobile: 078 900 86 91 We will be discussing the following books on the following dates: BOOK TITLE                                        AUTHOR                                    To be discussed            The Tattooist of Auschwitz                   Heather Morris                            17 March 2021 (based on a true story)    The Henna Artist                    […]

Due to the pandemic situation in Valais, we have decided to cancel this event until things get better. We hope to see you all soon, take care and stay safe. Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” have agreed to prepare for us a full English breakfast consisting of :- Fresh orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast & butter Coffee or tea, for the price of CHF: 19.90.- pp Vegetarian option also available 🙂 There is also a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular menu. Come along and join us for just a drink or something to eat, it’s your choice…. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: diane.moretti@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event. When reserving please let me know if you wish to eat an English breakfast or not.  

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. We meet the last Tuesday of each month, but please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. We have been delighted to know that some members, not in our book club, have also been reading the books we have recommended. Reservations: If you are interested please contact: Angie Meier-Jones at: angiemeier@gmx.ch or 079 322 44 52 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                                         AUTHOR                                To be discussed A Beautiful Crime                        Christopher Bollen                  30 March 2021   The Flight                                    Julie Clark                               27 April 2021   Agent Sonya                               Ben […]

On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat. We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations: Not required – Just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come. Contact: Joy Sandoz on email: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or tel: 032 753 11 39    

In 2020 we were sad to miss the visit to this world-famous garden, because of lockdown, but very much look forward to be able to enjoy the glorious magnolia and scented Daphne all underplanted with carpets of flowers. Sheila has offered two possible dates, March 22 and April 15,  in case we have a very hard winter, there may not be many magnolias etc in flower. She very generously said that if members were coming from afar, one date might suit them better than the other, so they would have a choice.2021. Cost: TBC Reservations to: Mrs Penny Osti, tel/fax: 091 9701654. Email: p.osti@bluewin.ch Mrs Beverly Ortelli, tel: 091 630 0086 e-mail: 1superspider@bluemail.ch

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. We meet the last Tuesday of each month, but please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. We have been delighted to know that some members, not in our book club, have also been reading the books we have recommended. Reservations: If you are interested please contact: Angie Meier-Jones at: angiemeier@gmx.ch or 079 322 44 52 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                                         AUTHOR                                To be discussed A Beautiful Crime                        Christopher Bollen                  30 March 2021   The Flight                                    Julie Clark                               27 April 2021   Agent Sonya                               Ben […]

As the COVID situation continues, some of us feel the need to avoid face to face gatherings where possible. Our online apero is a chance to stay in touch from the comfort and safety of your own home! Join the Zoom Apero group to chat and catch up with friends. Event details: As many of you know, meeting up on Zoom is easy if you have a computer, smart phone or other mobile device.   All you have to do is click on an email link which Jan will send you, and then join in the conversation, glass in hand of course.   Discussion for 25th February As you may remember, we came up with the idea of discussing a TED talk for a few minutes (not the whole meeting of course!), so I have spent some hours searching for some interesting, thought provoking, cheerful and non-Covid related topics.  This is the first one, which we hope you will enjoy, by Ingrid Fetell Lee.   She is a designer who talks about  the nature of joy and happiness, and  how designing our environments can stimulate  optimism and joy. Here is the link:  https://www.ted.com/talks/ingrid_fetell_lee_where_joy_hides_and_how_to_find_it   Cost: Free Reservations to: Jan Powell on janpowell.info@gmail.com and Pam […]

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. Anyone interested to join, please contact Sonja and she will send you the details on the day. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in a monthly book discussion in English. Books can be read in any language but the group discussion will be in English. We hope that you can join us! Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations to: Sonja at sonjavig@yahoo.com or Mobile: 078 900 86 91 We will be discussing the following books on the following dates: BOOK TITLE                                        AUTHOR                                    To be discussed            The Tattooist of Auschwitz                   Heather Morris                            17 March 2021 (based on a true story)    The Henna Artist                    […]

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. We meet the last Tuesday of each month, but please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. We have been delighted to know that some members, not in our book club, have also been reading the books we have recommended. Reservations: If you are interested please contact: Angie Meier-Jones at: angiemeier@gmx.ch or 079 322 44 52 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                                         AUTHOR                                To be discussed A Beautiful Crime                        Christopher Bollen                  30 March 2021   The Flight                                    Julie Clark                               27 April 2021   Agent Sonya                               Ben […]

On the 11th of each month, the BRA Central Region members meet up to have a drink and a chat. We look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people. Please feel free to join us. Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations: Not required – Just turn up but it would be helpful to know if you intend to come. Contact: Joy Sandoz on email: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or tel: 032 753 11 39    

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. Anyone interested to join, please contact Sonja and she will send you the details on the day. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in a monthly book discussion in English. Books can be read in any language but the group discussion will be in English. We hope that you can join us! Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations to: Sonja at sonjavig@yahoo.com or Mobile: 078 900 86 91 We will be discussing the following books on the following dates: BOOK TITLE                                        AUTHOR                                    To be discussed            The Tattooist of Auschwitz                   Heather Morris                            17 March 2021 (based on a true story)    The Henna Artist                    […]

Due to the Covid situation we are cancelling our Monthly Round Tables for the moment, we hope to start meeting up again ASAP. Take care and stay safe. Do not miss this chance to catch up with old and new friends. It has proven to be a real backbone event for the North-West Region and is well attended with always a lot to discuss! Restaurant just opposite to the Swiss railway station. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations: Not required  

The Wildstrubel Hotel is in the middle of the village and opposite the station https://www.sporthotel-wildstrubel.ch/ Included in the price:  Bed and breakfast for 2 nights, entrance tickets for 4 concerts, téléphérique tickets, use of indoor swimming pool, hammam and sauna, service, taxes and VAT. For the program see www.jazztagelenk.ch Cost: CHF: 290.- per person  With demi pension: CHF: 35.- per person for a four course meal at the restaurant in the hotel. All payments to be made directly at the hotel Reservations to: Joy Sandoz on email: joy.sandoz@gmail.com or telephone 079 384 72 81 by 25 June please Due to the present situation concerning COVID-19, the final decision on whether the jazz festival will take place will be made mid-May https://www.jazztagelenk.ch/

Due to the pandemic situation in Valais, we have decided to cancel this event until things get better. We hope to see you all soon, take care and stay safe. Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” have agreed to prepare for us a full English breakfast consisting of :- Fresh orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast & butter Coffee or tea, for the price of CHF: 19.90.- pp Vegetarian option also available 🙂 There is also a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular menu. Come along and join us for just a drink or something to eat, it’s your choice…. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: diane.moretti@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event. When reserving please let me know if you wish to eat an English breakfast or not.  

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. We meet the last Tuesday of each month, but please phone or e-mail to be sure it is taking place. We have been delighted to know that some members, not in our book club, have also been reading the books we have recommended. Reservations: If you are interested please contact: Angie Meier-Jones at: angiemeier@gmx.ch or 079 322 44 52 TO BE READ AND DISCUSSED BOOK                                         AUTHOR                                To be discussed A Beautiful Crime                        Christopher Bollen                  30 March 2021   The Flight                                    Julie Clark                               27 April 2021   Agent Sonya                               Ben […]

Due to the Covid situation we are meeting up on Zoom for the moment. Anyone interested to join, please contact Sonja and she will send you the details on the day. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in a monthly book discussion in English. Books can be read in any language but the group discussion will be in English. We hope that you can join us! Cost: Pay for what you consume. Reservations to: Sonja at sonjavig@yahoo.com or Mobile: 078 900 86 91 We will be discussing the following books on the following dates: BOOK TITLE                                        AUTHOR                                    To be discussed            The Tattooist of Auschwitz                   Heather Morris                            17 March 2021 (based on a true story)    The Henna Artist                    […]

Due to the pandemic situation in Valais, we have decided to cancel this event until things get better. We hope to see you all soon, take care and stay safe. Local Valaisanne Bakery/Tea-Room, Zenhäusern in Sierre “Chez Zen” have agreed to prepare for us a full English breakfast consisting of :- Fresh orange juice 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, tomato (2 halves), Baked beans, mushrooms, toast & butter Coffee or tea, for the price of CHF: 19.90.- pp Vegetarian option also available 🙂 There is also a huge selection of food and drink to choose from on their regular menu. Come along and join us for just a drink or something to eat, it’s your choice…. Cost: Pay for what you consume Reservations to: diane.moretti@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the event. When reserving please let me know if you wish to eat an English breakfast or not.