NAWA Budapest

Christmas Market Walk and Lunch
2019-11-29 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Budapest)
Have you started your Christmas shopping? Do you still need a few little things to fill the stockings? Come join us for a walk through the popular Christmas Market in Vörösmarty tér on Tuesday December 10, starting at 10.30 am. After we stroll through the Vörösmarty market, we will move to Déak tér, then onto the market in front of the Bazilika. Along the way a mulled wine, punch or hot tea might help us to keep warm and then when we decide we have had enough of shopping we will stop for lunch.

Dinner and Show "Rendezvous in Paris"
2019-11-29 19:00 - 22:00
The Budapest Operetta Theater’s new performance is set in the Moulin Rouge of Paris, and of course performed in its rightful place, the former Moulin Rouge of Pest. An old love story, making the spectators travel from the grey reality of the 1980s prior to the regime change to the city of lights, blended with the sparkling, free world of nightclubs. Our performance is a conjunction of gastronomy and high class entertainment in the spirit of the true French feeling of life, where spectators enjoy a four-course lavish dinner created by master chefs, while watching the circus artists of the world famous Moulin Rouge of Paris making the night unforgettable.

Mikulas
2019-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
Mikulas caroling and gift giving events at the two seniors’ homes and the orphanage

Christmas Happy Hour
2019-12-06 18:00 - 21:00
We have booked a cosy renovated cellar for the NAWA Christmas Happy Hour on Friday, December 6.

We would like to bring the NAWA “family” together to enjoy an evening of good food and wine, stimulating conversation and even some dancing.

There will be a festive feel to our happy hour with a “kissing corner” and mulled wine to set the scene.

Everyone will be asked to bring either something savory or sweet to share plus their favorite drink.

The cost is 5000 ft per person to cover the cost of the venue, decorations and other unforseenables! Left over money will go towards feeding the homeless at Christmas.

We are looking for volunteers to help with organizing, setting up and clearing.

Tickets will be available from all board members.

Book Club
2019-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-27 10:00 - 12:00
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Christmas Market Walk and Lunch
2019-12-10 10:00 - 14:00
If you haven’t yet started your Christmas shopping or are still looking for that special something, come on the Christmas Market Walk. Even if you have finished, a relaxing stroll through the famous Vorosmarty tér will put you in the mood for the festive season.

We will be starting at 10 am sharp and wander around the main market, then we will stroll over to the Bazilika. Afterwards, we are planning to go for lunch in the area, if there is enough interest.

Coffee and Chat
2019-12-12 02:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-16 02:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-06 14:00 - 16:00
Come join us for interesting conversation, great coffee and new friends. Location: Hauer Cukraszda Newcomers welcome!

City Park Millennium House Walk
2019-12-17 11:00 - 13:00
Originally constructed for the 1885 National General Exhibition to showcase fine art, the Olof Palme House was highly praised for its colourfulness, thanks to its unique Zsolnay porcelain decorations on the façade. The restoration of the building is now complete to include the original extensions to the building which were demolished during the many years of neglect. The roof has been revamped with huge glass surfaces and the vibrant Zsolnay tiles have also been restored. Presently there is a temporary exhibition about the heyday of City Park, as well as a permanent display presenting Belle-Époque Budapest. It is an interactive exhibition for people to step back in time to see how it was at the turn of the century to ride a tram along Andrassy út, walk in and around city park and see how people lived during this time. There is also a short film of how the park is being restored. We are planning to visit this exhibit on Tuesday, December 17 at 11 am.

NAHA The Husband's Group
2019-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
The group meets in a pub for a drink and a chat

Hot Chocolate and Games
2020-01-09 13:00 - 15:00
Let the games begin! Join us for a fun afternoon of games and cocoa. Bring your favorite game to play with the group,

Cooking Club
2020-01-14 10:00 - 13:00
We will be offering a cooking class on January 15 after the Christmas season, (12 days and all that). So in light of the party packed month, with all the dinners and rich celebratory foods, we are doing a traditional Minestrone soup by our own Marilena along with a couple of her little Italian finger foods. It is the season for warm soups after all. It promises to be a fantastically comforting lunch. Places are limited.

Movie Club
2020-01-15 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for our first movie of the year!

General Meeting
2020-01-21 10:00 - 12:00
Ease into the New Year

Join us in January to unwind from the stress of the holidays and shimmy off those winter blues! We will begin the meeting with a presentation from Andrea Domján on Stress Management and Mind Development with the Silva Method Hungary. Want to know more about Andrea and the Silva Method, read her interview with Expatlook; https://www.xpatloop.com/interviews/2019/06/interview-with-andrea-domjan-on-silva-method-of-stress-management.html

Then once our mind is relaxed, we will loosen up our bodies with some belly dancing! Don’t forget to bring your favorite colorful scarf to wrap around your hips!

Where: Varosliget Cafe, Budapest, Olof Palme stny. 6, 1146 (next to the skating rink)

Registration: 9:40 amMeeting starts promptly at 10:00 am

Hope to see you there!

Lunch Bunch
2020-01-21 12:00 - 14:00

NAHA "The Husband's Group"
2020-01-22 18:00 - 21:00
An evening event for NAWA members’ husbands. For more details see the NAWA members Weekly Announcements

Bingo at Dozsa Home
2020-01-23 10:00 - 12:00

Traditional Pig Slaughter
2020-01-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join in for a fun weekend for the whole family. Pig killing is a great Hungarian tradition. Hungarians love pork in every possible form and have a special fondness for pigs. The main purpose is to make sausage and process that pig to then salt or smoke in a backyard smokehouse or freeze to last for the year. You can take part as much or as little as you want. There is plentiful pálinka and mulled wine throughout the day. While the work goes on outside, inside the atmosphere is usually convivial and the food is always very fresh and well cooked.

Music Salon
2020-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
NAWA Music Salon invites flutist Peter Olah

No tickets required, spontaneous donation kindly encouraged

Calligraphy Club
2020-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join in at the next calligraphy club meeting and learn a new skill for the new year!

Werkele Walk
2020-01-30 10:00 - 12:00

Game Date Night
2020-01-31 19:00 - 23:00
Calling all game lovers! If you enjoy board games this is your event! We will be spending the evening at Társa’s Játek playing one (or several) of their 170 games! Bring a date or friend or leave the competition at home and just bring your winning self!

Craft Club Special Edition
2020-02-03 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your ongoing project or a pair of scissors to help prepare the crafts and props for the Adopt-A-Granny Valentines’ Day activity. Refreshments, smiles and a good chat are guaranteed!

Gul Baba Tomb
2020-02-07 10:00 - 14:00
We will do a walking tour of Gül Baba’s Tomb. Gül Baba was a Muslim dervish and member of the Bektás Order who accompanied the Ottoman army during their European military campaigns. He died 2 days after the capture of Buda in 1541. After his death, Gül Baba was declared as the patron saint of Buda and the monument on his tomb was built between 1543 and 1548.

We will meet at 10.00 and walk over to the tomb, then we can go for lunch around 12 pm. To make this a more meaningful experience, one of our members is happy to guide us through the museum and answer any questions we may have about the Muslim culture/religion.

Join us!
