AWCB upcoming events

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us at All Saints Church to sew and stuff specially heart shaped pillows. All pillows are donated free of charge by AWCB to patients recovering from breast cancer at UZ Leuven and Bordet hospitals.

Would you like to join our wonderful group? No sewing experience is required -you may cut, trace, stuff, stitch or help us set up/cleanup for lunch after our pillow making gathering. For more information email hope@awcb.org

French Conversation Class - Brussels (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us at Donna's home to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The exact address will be emailed to registrants in the Reminder email sent 2 days before the class.

Teachers: classes taught at Donna's home will be split between Aglaia Ponomareva and Sophie d'Assche.

Material: We recommend that participants purchase the book "French Conversation Made Natural" by Language Guru (1st edition) for classes held at Donna's home. It is available on Amazon.com.be

Transport: paid street parking is available in the surrounding streets, and her home is about halfway between Merode and Montgomery public transport stations.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

Private Garden Tour at Arboretum Kreftenbroeck (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Event Full

Private Tour of Arboretum Kreftenbroeck

(with the Arts Society of Brussels)

Come discover a jewel of a garden, the Arboretum Kreftenbroeck, in the outskirts of Brussels. Guided by the property owner and Marzia of the Brussels Arts Society, we will meander the paths, discover flowers, bushes, trees in this exceptional, 5 hectare wonderland.

Date: Sunday, May 10th

Time: 14:30

Cost: 12 euros

Transport and Parking: Info coming soon!

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

French Conversation Class - Overijse (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join us at Kristen's business "American Groceries Europe" to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Monday morning from 10:30 am to 12 noon (maybe followed by lunch nearby?)

Teachers: classes taught at Kristen's business' club room will be split between Florence Jeannin and Melita Campaignolle

Material: We recommend that participants purchase the book "French Short Stories for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native (2020 edition) for classes held at Kristen's business. It is available on Amazon.com.be

Transport: free street parking is available in the surrounding streets, free parking in nearby public lots (with blue disc), and a De Lijn bus stop nearby at Overijse Stationsplein.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

The American & Canadian Reading Group - May (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

The American and Canadian Reading Group will meet in Waterloo on May 13th, from 7pm to 9pm to create the reading calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Kay. The exact location will be shared with confirmed participants.

Reading Group guidelines/criteria:

We look for great authors who write in English, available for purchase in shops or online, not more than 300-400 pages, and prefer those that have a score of at least 4/5 on Goodreads. The books do not have to be recent; they can also be ones you loved, and we might have missed.

Interested in joining the Reading Group?

The Reading Group meets in member's homes in Brussels and the surrounding area. As such, it is restricted to members of the AWCB and ACB. Current members of the AWCB and ACB are encouraged to reach out bookclub@awcb.org with any questions.

Non members can find the conditions to join either club on their respective websites.

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

French Conversation Class - Brussels (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us at Donna's home to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The exact address will be emailed to registrants in the Reminder email sent 2 days before the class.

Teachers: classes taught at Donna's home will be split between Aglaia Ponomareva and Sophie d'Assche.

Material: We recommend that participants purchase the book "French Conversation Made Natural" by Language Guru (1st edition) for classes held at Donna's home. It is available on Amazon.com.be

Transport: paid street parking is available in the surrounding streets, and her home is about halfway between Merode and Montgomery public transport stations.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

Morning coffee at Vivane's home (22 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Morning coffee at

Viviane's apartment

Join us for a delightful morning coffee at Viviane's apartment, to be held Friday, May 22nd, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Viviane's home is on Rue Marcel Marien in central Brussels (postcode 1030) with paid street parking. Relax in a cozy atmosphere as you sip on freshly brewed coffee and enjoy delightful treats in the company of friends and neighbors.Come and indulge in warm conversations, delicious refreshments, and a welcoming ambiance! We look forward to sharing this delightful morning with you.

Address will be provided to registrants a few days before the event.

Open to Members and their guests

French Conversation Class - Overijse (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join us at Kristen's business "American Groceries Europe" to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Monday morning from 10:30 am to 12 noon (maybe followed by lunch nearby?)

Teachers: classes taught at Kristen's business' club room will be split between Florence Jeannin and Melita Campaignolle

Transport: free street parking is available in the surrounding streets, free parking in nearby public lots (with blue disc), and a De Lijn bus stop nearby at Overijse Stationsplein.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

Bowling Night is open to AWCB Members, partner Club members and guests. Test your skills against our hostess, the Dancing Bowler, at this fun filled event. No bowling experience necessary; the fee includes two games of bowling, a drink and a pack of chips. Match starts at 7pm and last approximately two hours.

Take up the challenge; try to be the AWCB Bowling “Champ of the Month"!

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Members Birthday party - All Members & Guests Welcome (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Celebrations for February, March, April and May birthdays!

Saturday, May 30th from 7 - 10pm

On May 30th, our club members' birthdays for the months of February, March, April and May will be celebrated at Betty's home in Linkebeek. The exact address will be provided to members that register. Remember - you need to log in to register as a member!

All members are welcome to attend these birthday parties for maximum fun! Significant others & guests also welcome.

We ask that you choose to pay a fee based on whether or not you will bring food and drinks. If you are bringing food (substantial side) and a bottle of wine/soda each person, please contact events@awcb.org to advise what you will bring. The birthday cakes are already organized, so no need for desserts...

Public transport: Linkebeek train station with a 15 minute walk to Betty's home .

Only open to AWCB Club members and their guests; please remember to log in before trying to book, thanks!

French Conversation Class - Brussels (02 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us at Donna's home to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The exact address will be emailed to registrants in the Reminder email sent 2 days before the class.

Teachers: classes taught at Donna's home will be split between Aglaia Ponomareva and Sophie d'Assche.

Material: We recommend that participants purchase the book "French Conversation Made Natural" by Language Guru (1st edition) for classes held at Donna's home. It is available on Amazon.com.be

Transport: paid street parking is available in the surrounding streets, and her home is about halfway between Merode and Montgomery public transport stations.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

AWCB Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE!

Annual General Meeting & Potluck Dinner

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 4th June at All Saints Church, Waterloo. This will be preceded by a Pot Luck Dinner at 6pm, with the AGM starting around 7:30pm. All Members are invited to attend! We also call for people to volunteer to join the Board; please contact chris@awcb.org if you are interested. Arrival and setup of the potluck begins at 6 pm and the meeting beings at 7:30 pm (or likely a bit later as we talk so much!). Registration is free and all members should bring something to share for the Pot Luck Dinner or a drink. You can contact Florence (florence@awcb.org) or Kristen (kristen@awcb.org) if you wish to coordinate on the food. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Summer Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (05 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us at the Summer Bar on the back patio of Kasteel Huldenberg! Huldenberg is a short distance from Overijse. The owner of the kasteel enjoys running a pop-up bar on his property both in Summer and Winter seasons and serves beer and wines from his wife's Spanish winery. There are also sodas, water, and potato chips. The bar is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7 pm to 11 pm; and the upcoming dates are June 4,5,6,11,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,27. Our club has scheduled several times to attend when we know that some members will be in attendance, but please go on whatever dates are good for you!

Drive through the open gates and park in the large circular driveway in front of the kasteel.Walk around to the back of the property. We will see you there!

French Conversation Class - Overijse (08 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join us at Kristen's business "American Groceries Europe" to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Monday morning from 10:30 am to 12 noon (maybe followed by lunch nearby?)

Teachers: classes taught at Kristen's business' club room will be split between Florence Jeannin and Melita Campaignolle

Transport: free street parking is available in the surrounding streets, free parking in nearby public lots (with blue disc), and a De Lijn bus stop nearby at Overijse Stationsplein.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

The American & Canadian Reading Group - June (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Monika. The exact location will be shared with confirmed participants.

Reading Group guidelines/criteria:

Interested in joining the Reading Group?

Non members can find the conditions to join either club on their respective websites.

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Summer Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (12 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Drive through the open gates and park in the large circular driveway in front of the kasteel.Walk around to the back of the property. We will see you there!

Relay for Life with AWCB (13 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Relay for Life - AWCB Team

AWCB is proud to support Relay for Life and will put together a team to support this event in Waterloo. Please email Melita at melitacampaignolle@hotmail.com to learn how to join the team!

Relay for Life in Waterloo: relayforlife.be/waterloo

French Conversation Class - Brussels (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us at Donna's home to practice conversational French!

Dates: Every other Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The exact address will be emailed to registrants in the Reminder email sent 2 days before the class.

Teachers: classes taught at Donna's home will be split between Aglaia Ponomareva and Sophie d'Assche.

Material: We recommend that participants purchase the book "French Conversation Made Natural" by Language Guru (1st edition) for classes held at Donna's home. It is available on Amazon.com.be

Transport: paid street parking is available in the surrounding streets, and her home is about halfway between Merode and Montgomery public transport stations.

Would you like to join our wonderful club? We accept women and men of all nationalities and our fee is only 100 euros a year!

Summer Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Drive through the open gates and park in the large circular driveway in front of the kasteel.Walk around to the back of the property. We will see you there!

Tour of Tom Frantzen Sculpture Garden (21 Jun 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Tour of Tom Frantzen Sculpture Garden in Tervuren

DATE Change!

Join us for a guided tour of the Tom Frantzen Sculpture Garden!

Come join us as we have a guided tour of Tom Frantzen's private sculpture garden! Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the garden facilities. Our group will be led with a guide over an estimated time of 2 hours. Tour start time is 2 pm.

Tom Frantzen is a Flemish contemporary sculpture artist. Many of us have seen his sculptures throughout Belgium.

We must pre-pay for the guide, so no refunds are possible within two weeks of the event.

More information here:

tomfrantzen.com/fr/LessentiersduWaaienberg

Address and Parking: Waaienberg 17, 3080 Tervuren

Public Transport: De Lijn bus number 830 will take you to the Overijse Eizerstraat stop. From there, walk to Waaienberg number 17 where the guide will be waiting for you. The garden entrance is located between houses number 17 and 19. Please do not ring the doorbell at number 19.

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Summer Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Drive through the open gates and park in the large circular driveway in front of the kasteel.Walk around to the back of the property. We will see you there!

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

Take up the challenge; try to be the AWCB Bowling “Champ of the Month"!

AWCB 250th Independence Day Party (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come join us to celebrate 250th Independence Day (4th of July) Celebration hosted by the AWCB, with a BBQ and music! Due to the success of the past two years parties, we needed a bigger space! So how about a castle and its beautiful grounds? Very easy to access via exit 3 of the E411 and just next to the town of Overijse with loads of parking. Public transport info coming soon!

The event starts at 3pm with welcome drinks, whilst the bbq (cooked by the AWCBs own Chefs!) will commence at 5pm.

Price includes entrance, music, 2 drink tickets, a burger, a hot dog, sides & pie! Additional drinks available from the paid bar. Music will be supplied by our very own DJ!

This event is open to AWCB members and their guests, all Partner and FAWCO Clubs (with registration code), and customers of American Groceries Europe (with registration code). Bring your families and friends and join us to celebrate this special and unique day.

Partner Clubs and American Groceries Europe customers, please contact events@awcb.org for your registration code!

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

Take up the challenge; try to be the AWCB Bowling “Champ of the Month"!

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

Take up the challenge; try to be the AWCB Bowling “Champ of the Month"!

AWCB at Le Val Richer, Normandy (24 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

AWCB at Le Val Richer, Normandy, France

The AWCB is delighted to again have been invited to the wonderful private Le Val Richer estate in Normandy for this Members (and their Guests) Only event. Stay in this private, family chateau, eat dinner at 8 pm, tour the Normandy beaches and museums, sample the local cider, relax with a good book and enjoy the superb luxury of the Val Richer in the company of your Club friends.

Agenda

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (with wine) is included, along with wonderful rooms and excellent company with your fellow Club members and friends. Optional tours are being arranged for each day as follows (all costs payable locally and using your own cars for transport):

Thursday - Join us for a lunch on the way. Then arrive, walk the grounds, relax and settle in
Friday - To be determined!
Saturday - To be determined!
Sunday - To be determined!

Accommodation

As each room is slightly different in price, below is a GUIDE only. Please note that all prices include your meals taken in the House. All arrangements will be handled individually by email - you will be contacted after you register to determine your room choice. Those of limited mobility will always be given the first choice.

Main House Gallery 1st Floor Double Rooms (en suite) - Double Occupancy 78 euros per person per night, Single Occupancy 94 euros per night. 5 rooms available.
Main House Aile Double Rooms (en suite) - Double Occupancy 76 euros per person per night, Single Occupancy 89 euros per night. 7 rooms available, including 1 wheelchair accesible.
Main House Aile Double Rooms (toilet & sink, shared bathroom) - Double Occupancy 73 euros per person per night, Single Occupancy 83 euros per person per night. 2 rooms available.
Ferme (newly renovated rooms in building adjacent to Main House; en suite) - Double Occupancy 76 euros per person per night, Single Occupancy 89 euros per night. 4 rooms available.
Ferme (newly renovated rooms in building adjacent to Main House; detached dedicated bathroom) - Double Occupancy 73 euros per person per night, Single Occupancy 83 euros per person per night. 1 room available

Additional Charges

Per person Sojourn tax (per person per STAY) - 8 euros
Credit Card Payment Fee - 3% (waived if paid by bank transfer)
All meals and entrance fees for visits outside the House

Arrangements

Your initial booking fee covers the costs of the Club and makes a small contribution towards the Val Richer maintenance fund
A dedicated WhatsApp Group will be set up for all registrants for final arrangements and to enable Members to arrange car pooling between themselves
All Registrants will be contacted by the Secretary after registration to discuss room availability and preference; note that priority for accessible rooms will go to those of limited mobility
You do not have to stay the whole time; you can choose to arrive and/or leave on a different day, depending on your availability