NAWA Budapest

Special Virtual Book Club
2020-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Budapest)
Join us for a special virtual edition of the NAWA Book Club, hosted by one of our members, on Monday, June 15, 3:00 PM Budapest time!

We will casually discuss a recent favorite book that you’d like to share with us, NAWA members, present or past, near or far.

Special Virtual Coffee & Chat
2020-06-18 15:00 - 17:00
One of our member’s relatives will join us for a mini concert. She will sing a selection of favorites.

So get your beverage and snack ready and join us for some music!

End of Year Coffee and Cake
2020-06-30 15:00 - 17:00
As is our tradition, we usually farewell those members departing to other shores over a leisurely end of year lunch. This year, due to the unusual circumstances of the past months, we will farewell our friends at a special farewell afternoon coffee/tea. For more details, please see the NAWA Members’ Announcements.

Walking Tour: Discovering Art Nouveau in Zuglo
2020-07-06 09:00 - 13:00
Come discover some hidden treasures in and around city park. We will stop for lunch in the park. The itinerary will depend on weather and participants. We will see as much or as little as you feel. Partners welcome.

Virtual Movie Group
2020-07-14 15:00 - 16:00
We will watch two movies by Director, Alfred Hitchcock, “The 39 Steps” and “Rear Window.” We will discuss how they are similar and/or different.

Coffee & Chat
2020-07-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-10 14:00 - 15:00
Come join us for interesting conversation, great coffee and new friends.

We meet at the Városliget Café: Olof Palme stny. 6, 1146 Budapest

We’d love to see you there!

Newcomers welcome! Contact nawamembership@gmail.com for more information.

Virtual Movie Group
2020-08-05 15:00 - 17:00
We will continue with our Alfred Hitchcock summer movie series. For August, we have two psychological thriller films which should make for some interesting conversation. Rope (1948) starring James Stewart Strangers on a Train (1951) starring Farley Granger, Ruth Roman and Robert Walker.

We will meet virtually to chat about these films on Weds, Aug 5th at 3 pm. We can talk about shooting techniques, plots, themes, motifs, suspense and surprise factors, sound and music. Of course, you’re welcome to bring any additional ideas/questions to discuss with the group.

Coffee Morning
2020-08-07 10:30 - 12:00
Join us on the terrace of one of the most beautiful coffee houses in Budapest for a cool drink and chat.

Virtual Coffee & Chat
2020-08-18 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Coffee & Chat with friends from far and near.

7th District Walking Tour
2020-08-25 09:30 - 13:00
Join one of our members for a walk around her area.

We’re all fascinated by art nouveau. So as we walk around our member’s small part of the world, she will show us some beautiful buildings from this era. Lunch in the park if there is interest.

Cooking Club - Sushi Roll Lunch
2020-08-26 11:30 - 13:30
We will be rocking and rolling ladies! We’d love to host a sushi roll lunch for whoever feels comfortable coming to one of our member’s apartment and eating together at her table.

Ingredients will be prepared and everyone will have a chance to roll their own sushi roll with whatever fillings they would like. Rolling mats will be provided and everyone will have their own individual bowl of water for dipping hands so there won’t be any double dipping!

We will try our hardest to make sure that it is as safe as possible for everyone, including everyone having their own towel for drying hands, etc.

It will be a fun lunch and a chance to visit among friends.

For more details see the NAWA members Weekly Announcements.

Kick Off Meeting: Self Care
2020-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us for our first meeting of the NAWA year. As we face new horizons, we’ve decided to make our theme for the year Self Care.

For our kick-off hybrid meeting, we will be meeting in person on Tuesday, September 15 at the Varosliget Cafe and virtually through our NAWA Facebook page. (Details to follow.)

We have planned a special meeting where you can look forward to a video recap of all the events and activities from last year, some interactive fun to get to know each other, plus a taste of what lies ahead.

We will all be wearing masks and practicing social distance.

Lunch Bunch
2020-09-15 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for lunch at the Varosliget Cafe after the General Meeting. We have booked a table on the terrace.

Market Walk
2020-09-18 09:00 - 11:00
We will visit some markets around Budapest and show you where to buy particular products.

We will visit a Turkish market, an Asian supermarket, and some smaller local markets.

Bring your shopping basket!

Ode to Hands - A Photo Exhibit by Dr. Peter Mayer
2020-09-22 10:00 - 12:00
This photo exhibit is an ode for all that our hands are – our tools, our weapons, our protectors, our friends. They express our thoughts and feelings

Coffee & Chat
2020-09-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00
Come join us for interesting conversation, great coffee and new friends.

We meet at the Maródi Cafe/Cukrászda: Jászai Mari tér 3, 13 District

We’d love to see you there!

Newcomers welcome! Contact nawamembership@gmail.com for more information.

Book Club
2020-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesFrom the author of Me Before You, set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond.

Millenaris Coffee & Play for Moms and Children
2020-09-28 16:00 - 17:00

Body & Soul: Classic Coffee House Tour with a Twist
2020-10-07 10:00 - 12:00
As this is the year of Self Care, we will continue our classic coffee house tour, but with a little twist.

We will not only feed our body with a lovely pastry and warming coffee from the famous M?vész Kávéház on Andrássy út (opposite the Opera), but we will also feed our soul with a visit to the majestic church dedicated to Saint Teresa of Avila in district 6.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 7 at 10 am

VIRTUAL EXERCISE GROUP
2020-10-09 11:00 - 13:00
Let’s meet after exercise! We will send you a link to the class we’ll be doing on Friday morning and then we can meet virtually at 11 am to enjoy a coffee or healthy shake together.

October General Meeting
2020-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us for our next meeting. As we face new horizons, we’ve decided to make our theme for the year Self Care.

We will be meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at the Varosliget Cafe, Olof Palme setany 6, 1146

Hope to see there!

Lunch Bunch
2020-10-13 12:00 - 14:00
Come join us for lunch following the general meeting. Weather permitting, we’ll be eating outdoors on Liszt Ferenc tér, so bring an extra layer!

How to use salt in cooking
2020-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
With chef Dennis

Learning How to Use Salt
2020-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
Chef Dennis Stark’s cooking career has spanned the globe. He has catered for major corporations, museums, executives, politicians, entertainers, and royalty. Dennis has worked in restaurants, private homes, villas, yachts – even in the shadow of the Great Pyramid. He has developed recipes and contributed to magazines. Still collecting recipes and food lore, Dennis works as a private chef and caters to special events worldwide.

Chef Dennis will be speaking to us from Bangkok about the use of salt.

DISCOVERING MY DISTRICT: District 13 Tour
2020-10-19 10:00 - 12:00
Three of our members and district 13 residents invite you to their guided tour of their neighborhood.

They will guide you through the Újlipótváros area which includes buildings such as the Comedy Theater, Palatinus, Bauhaus architecture, bustling streets such as Pozsonyi út with its trendy restaurants and specialty shops while gleaning snippets of daily life. After the tour, we could have lunch or coffee at one of the many local restaurants or coffee shops.
