NAWA Budapest

Visit to Aquincum and Coffee & Chat
2023-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Budapest)
Due to popular demand, we will visit the fascinating archaeological park of Aquincum. Aquincum was a significant Roman city located in the Pannonia province, which is now part of Budapest. After the Romans defeated a Celtic tribe that had inhabited the area since 400 B.C., the city was founded. In the late nineteenth century, the ruins of the ancient Roman city were discovered, and it is now one of Hungary’s largest archaeological sites. Aquincum was reconstructed between 1960 and 1970, and it was primarily built between the second and third centuries. Although Aquincum was much more extensive than what we can see today, only a third of the city center has been excavated. Our plan is to explore the park, learn about Hungary’s hidden Roman heritage, and then enjoy some refreshments nearby.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

General Meeting
2023-09-12 10:00 - 12:00
Kick-off Meeting

You are cordially invited to attend the first meeting of the NAWA year on Tuesday, September 12 at our usual venue, the Varosliget Cafe. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new acquaintances, and share your summer experiences over some delicious pastries and a soothing cup of tea or coffee.

Registration will commence at 9:45 am. To streamline the process, kindly enclose your annual membership fee of 21,000 ft in an envelope with your name clearly marked on it. The board has been hard at work, and we are excited to share our plans with you.

So…. lets Explore!

For more information: Monthly Meetings

Body & Soul
2023-09-15 10:00 - 14:00
In Hungary, Ödön Lechner, a renowned Art Nouveau architect, designed a stunning church located in the 10th district. During the late 19th and early 20th century, Hungarian architecture flourished and Lechner aimed to create a distinctive and culturally significant style. His designs incorporated folk patterns and his architectural talent is evident in the unique and beautiful buildings he created, which are representative of the Art Nouveau era in Hungary. One of his most notable works is the Szent Laszlo Church, constructed between 1891 and 1897 in Köbanya. During our visit, we’ll also take a walk to the Szent László Gimnázium, a high school designed by Lechner during a later period (1914-15). After admiring these magnificent buildings, we’ll head to Budapest’s Chinatown for lunch, which is a short tram ride away. Please note that we’ll be using public transportation, so make sure to have a valid pass or tickets.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Movie Club
2023-09-20 03:00 - 17:00
Save the date!

Information about movie choices will be sent to the movie group a week before the movie date.

The chosen movie will be announced in the Newsletter and on Facebook.

After we watch the movie, we will meet for a discussion.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Lunch Bunch
2023-09-21 00:30 - 14:00
One of our members is taking us to her favorite restaurant. The restaurant not only showcases Hungarian cuisine but also the country’s rich culture.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Adopt a Granny - Craft and Bingo!
2023-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for our first Adopt-A-Granny event of the season at the St. Miklos School and Orphanage. This activity brings together special children from the orphanage and their adoptive grandparents from seniors’ homes we support. It is one of our most heartwarming and rewarding charity activities. If the weather permits, we will play some outdoor games in the schoolyard and then have a game of Bingo with prizes provided by NAWA. It will be a fun event, and you don’t need to speak Hungarian to engage with the participants and help them play and win. So, don’t be shy, come and join us! The orphanage staff is also working on building a pinata for the children to smash at the end of the games. Donations of candy are greatly appreciated

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Girls' Day Out
2023-10-03 08:00 - 15:00
Join your NAWA friends on a day excursion to the picturesque town of Zsambek, just one hour by bus from Budapest. There, you will find a baroque castle, an astonishing ruined church, a pretty walled garden, a Turkish fountain, and various other monuments and curiosities. We will have a chance to immerse ourselves in the fascinating history of the area, get some fresh air, and admire the fall colors. At the end of the day, we will have the opportunity to taste the wine of the Etyek-Buda wine basin at one of the best small, local wineries. And, on the way there and back, we will have plenty of time to chat!

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Coffee & Chat
2023-10-05 13:30 - 15:00
We will meet at Auguszt Cukraszda on Feny utca 8 in the 2nd district, behind Mammut Shopping Center.Come join us for interesting conversation, great coffee and new friends.

Newcomers welcome!

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Wine Tasting at Balaton
2023-10-07 10:00 - 17:00
Our members are invited for a delightful wine tasting event at the Balaton. Husbands are welcome . We’ll be exploring a selection of 8 exquisite wines and a plate of cold meats and cheese.

What a great way to spend a day savoring delicious wine with good company.

It’s going to be a relaxed and enjoyable day of wine, laughter, and great conversation.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

General Meeting
2023-10-10 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s Explore our NAWA passions and options!

For our October meeting, we would like to offer our current members the opportunity to showcase their “other side” – their business, hobbies and passions. They will have the opportunity to talk about their business and bring flyers, name cards, samples, taste testers or whatever materials that will help spread the word. Please note that presenters will not be allowed to sell any products during the meeting.

So…. lets Explore!

Time for our seasonal donation to the Salvation Army!

With the change of season upon us, it’s time to declutter and organize our closets. As you go about this task, kindly consider gathering all your gently worn, seasonal (fall/winter) items and placing them in bags. You can bring these items to the upcoming October general meeting, where they will be collected by a representative of the Salvation Army. In Budapest, the Salvation Army runs halfway houses for both men and women, as well as for mothers with children from abused homes. Therefore, they welcome donations of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and shoes, toys, small household items, toiletries, and stationery items.

Let’s continue this great NAWA tradition by donating generously!

For more information go to Meetings: nawabudapest.com/meetings/

Renoir at Szepmuveszeti Museum followed by Coffee & Chat
2023-10-12 10:30 - 13:00
This exhibition explores the relationship between Renoir and his models, who inspired his art. The exhibition showcases a variety of pieces, including drawings, prints, sculptures, and approximately forty paintings, among which are important works such as The Swing, The Dance in the Country, and Claude Renoir in Clown Costume.

For the first time in Hungary, visitors can see the artist’s evolution in chronological and thematic order, including nearly thirty works by Renoir held at the Museum of Fine Arts. A special section of the exhibition features the French master’s last masterpiece, The Bathers, painted in 1919.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Movie Club
2023-10-18 17:00 - 21:00
October’s film will be an evening feature. Everyone, including spouses, significant others, and friends, is invited to attend.

Information about movie choices will be sent to the movie group a week before the movie date.

The chosen movie will be announced in the Newsletter and on Facebook.

After we watch the movie, we will meet for a discussion.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Bogracs Party
2023-10-21 05:30 - 20:00
One of our members has extended an invitation to NAWA members and partners for a bogrács party, which is a traditional way of cooking meat stew outside in a large kettle or cauldron over an open fire. She will be providing the main meal, and we will coordinate amongst ourselves to bring drinks, bread, appetizers, pickles or salads to complement the stew, and dessert.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Hike & Picnic in Normafa
2023-10-24 10:00 - 13:00
Let’s enjoy the beautiful autumn weather with an invigorating walk in Normafa where the leaves are changing colors, allowing us to fully appreciate nature’s beauty. Bring a packed lunch.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Classic Coffee House Tour
2023-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
We will be visiting the classic Gerbeaud Cukrászda. The coffeehouse has a rich history of over 150 years. During the 19th century, Budapest was home to a thriving coffee house culture, with almost every street having its own café. Gerbeaud set itself apart from the rest with its elegant décor and the wide variety of delicious cakes it offered. We will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of three traditional cakes, along with coffee or tea and water in an atmosphere surrounded by silk-carpeted walls, crystal chandeliers, and gilded tables, exuding a style that drew people from the highest social echelons of society. The Habsburg royal family and many foreigners, including Sissy, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph and Queen of Hungary, visited this coffee house.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Girls' Night Out - Dinner and Theater
2023-10-28 19:30 - 22:00
We are going to see the play ‘Lucky Girl’ which had a spectacular premiere and is now back for a second round of thought-provoking moments and laughter.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Music Salon
2023-10-30 10:00 - 12:00
You’re invited to a special house concert which will be followed by morning tea. Our host and the string players from the Duna Symphonic Orchestra will be our guests. There are no tickets required, but spontaneous donations to support the musicians are encouraged (we will have a donation box available). We kindly request that you bring a small snack to share during morning tea.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Book Club
2023-11-06 10:00 - 12:00
We’ll be discussing The Girl Called Samson. You’re welcome to join us even if you haven’t finished the book or haven’t started it yet!

We hope to see you there!

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Geological Institute
2023-11-07 10:00 - 13:00
In the late 19th century, the Hungarian Geological Society decided to build a new structure to house their activities. However, they wanted an architect who could create a unique Hungarian style of architecture, reflecting the nationalist spirit of the age. To fulfill their needs, they hired Ödön Lechner, the father of the Hungarian art nouveau movement known as Szecesszió. Lechner’s style was characterized by the use of brightly colored ceramics, eastern design details, organic motifs, and Hungarian folk art elements, all of which he incorporated into the design of the building commissioned by the society (now the Hungarian Geological Institute).

The Institute’s building is a perfect example of the Szecesszió movement and is most notable for its turquoise and blue tiled Zsolnay roof, which represents the ancient Tethys Ocean. Other details of the building similarly merge architectural and geological themes, such as cave-like mosaics on the flooring at the entrance and details of fossils decorating the exterior. Engraved windows throughout the museum feature typical Hungarian flower motifs, and the entire building is crowned with a statue of human figures holding up a globe. The building still serves as the home of the Hungarian Geological Institute, the country’s oldest scientific research institute. It also houses the Geological Museum of Budapest, which boasts the largest geological collection in the country, including 23 thematic collections with over 180,000 inventoried fossils, minerals, rocks, and photos.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Adopt a Granny
2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on November 9th for the Adopt-A-Granny event with the theme “Children Of The Fall”. NAWA is organizing this event which brings together seniors from two different homes that they support and their adoptive grandchildren from an orphanage. The event will include a collaborative art and craft project, and a fun game of bingo. Join us for a day filled with arts, crafts, games, and fun for everyone.

It will surely put a smile on everyone’s face.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

General Meeting
2023-11-14 10:00 - 12:00
Join us as we explore NAWA’s charity programs!As part of our yearly tradition, we will be preparing over 300 gifts for the senior and children’s homes we support throughout the year. These gifts will be distributed at the beginning of December, just in time for Mikulas.

We encourage you to join in on the fun and spread joy by wearing your favorite holiday accessory to liven up the atmosphere. Let’s make a difference in the lives of those in need and bring a smile to their faces.

For more details see the NAWA member Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Movie Club
2023-11-15 14:00 - 17:00
Information about movie choices will be sent to the movie group a week before the movie date. The chosen movie will be announced in the NAWA members Announcements and on Facebook.

After we watch the movie, we will meet for a discussion.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

A Walk around Normafa
2023-11-17 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a walk around Normafa. It is quite beautiful, still displaying the spectacular autumn colors.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Lumina Park
2023-11-19 17:00 - 19:00
Let’s enjoy an evening of light shows.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Agnes Keleman Gallery Visit
2023-11-21 10:00 - 14:00
Please mark your calendars for a special event. Agnes Kelemen, a local female artist who specializes in painting whimsical female portraits with deep meanings beyond their beauty, will guide us through her gallery and print shop in Budafok. She will introduce us to her art, creative process, inspirations, and aspirations. After the tour, we can meet up at one of the local cafes or restaurants to discuss our impressions over coffee or tea.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Friendsgiving Coffee and Chat
2023-11-23 13:30 - 15:00
Let’s get together for a coffee and chat to celebrate and be thankful for the friends we have made through NAWA.

Everyone’s welcome!Location: Varosliget Cafe at Olof Palme prom. 6., Budapest, 1146

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Book Club
2023-11-27 11:00 - 13:00
The Book Club meeting will be hosted by one of our members. We’ll be discussing The Things We Cannot Say, by Kelly Rimmer.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

Cooking for Charity
2023-11-28 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a charity fundraiser at one of our member’s place, where we’ll prepare Transylvanian cabbage rolls and enjoy a delicious lunch.

The proceeds from the event will go towards providing candies and smiles to the patients of a local hospital as well as the staff working at the institutions we support. The remaining amount will be utilized to buy fruit for the residents of the senior homes. Participants will receive tea, coffee, and refreshments upon arrival and will get hands-on experience in making sarmale. The fruit of their labor will be packaged and taken home to be cooked for their families. The class will conclude with a lunch of sarmale and polenta, wine, and dessert, which will be prepared beforehand by our hostess. For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

House of Music Tour
2023-11-30 13:30 - 16:00
Join us for an architectural walk of the award-winning building with one of our members as our guide. She will take us on a journey from the building’s inception, explaining the concept behind the structure, the difficulties and changes during the building process, and the architectural plans that were considered in the lead up to construction.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com

NAWA Holiday Happy Hour
2023-12-02 19:00 - 22:00
SAVE THE DATE!

Let’s get into the holiday spirit!Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la.Join us for a festive happy hour, hosted by one of our members. Please bring a plate of savory or sweet nibbles to share, as well as something to drink.

For more details see the NAWA members Announcements or contact nawamembership@gmail.com
