AWCB upcoming events

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. The nearest bus stop is Huldenberg Gemeenteplein (350 meters, 5 minute walk).

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!

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"!

AWCB Flea Market Fundraiser! Druivenfeesten Overijse (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

AWCB Flea Market Fundraiser or

Rent a Stall for your own Junk Sale!

American Groceries Europe has rented 6 stall spaces in front of its store for the town of Overijse's Markt Dag during the Druivenfeesten festival.

You can donate items to be sold for the AWCB Charitable Fund or you can rent a stall from AGE to have your own sale. We'd also love to have volunteers come for several hours to help man the stalls!

Refreshments and the AGE lounge are available for volunteers or AWCB club members that come visit the festival that day. Donations of items can be dropped off at the American Groceries Europe store on Saturdays before August 22.

Contact Kristen at kristen@awcb.org for more information

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"!

The American & Canadian Reading Group - September 2026 (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Long Island, by Colm Toibin

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199798868-long-island

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Florence. 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 mailto:events@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) (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 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 events@awcb.org

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 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"!

The American & Canadian Reading Group - October 2026 (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

The Names, by Florance Knapp

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217245618-the-names

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Viviane. 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) (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

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

Members Quarterly Meeting and New Member Welcome (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

The Quarterly meetings are where the Club shares updates and exchanges information with members. We will also be having a special welcome to our New Members who joined in the past few months. Arrival and setup of the potluck begins at 6 pm and the meeting beings at 7 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!

The American & Canadian Reading Group - November 2026 (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=2Gkbis385A&rank=1

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Heidi. 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) (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Save The Date - Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch Hosted by All Saints Church (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

All Saints Church Community - Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch

Host: All Saints Church Community

Date: Sunday, November 22nd

Time: 12:30

The All Saints Church community has invited the AWCB members to attend their annual Sunday Thanksgiving potluck luncheon.

All our members (and their guests) may register. The church organizer asks that people bring a portion to feed 6 people of either a Vegetable dish, Salad, or Dessert. If two people attend, then a dish to serve 12 people. Additionally we request our members to take a bottle of wine, soda, etc. to say thank you!

Registration CLOSES November 17th as the Church has requested number of attendees by that date.

Please write events@awcb.org with any questions.

We will contact you a week before to ask about the dish you are bringing for planning by All Saints Church for the luncheon.

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

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

The American & Canadian Reading Group - December 2026 (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129915654-pride-and-prejudice?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_10

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Catharine. 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.

Angel Tree Wrapping Party and Lunch (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Thank you for being part of our Angel Tree family ! Now it's time to celebrate everything we have accomplished in order to make the holiday season special for children in need.

The wrapping party will be held at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Waterloo followed-up with a celebratory lunch provided by the club.

We'll be wrapping it up and getting all of our gifts organized to be distributed to the charities we are supporting.

We have the wrapping paper, tape, gift tags and scissors , all we need from you is your gift wrapping skills and Angel Tree cheer.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Angel Tree coordinator: melita.campaignolle@hotmail.com

Winter Cellar Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us at the Winter Bar in the cellar 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. Our club has scheduled to go on Friday nights, but please go whenever you'd like!

The entrance to the property is marked with a lighted "Winter Bar" sign. Drive through the open gates and park in the large circular driveway in front of the kasteel. The cellar entrance is to the left of the property down stairs, then straight to the end of the hallway through a closed door. We will see you there!

Winter Cellar Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Hearts for Hope-(Making pillows for patients at Institute Bordet and Leuven hospital) (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Winter Cellar Bar at Kasteel Huldenberg (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

AWCB Monthly Bowling in Waterloo (28 Dec 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Come out to play at our monthly Bowling Night!

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

The American & Canadian Reading Group - January 2027 (06 Jan 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, by Sara Wynn-Williams

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223436601-careless-people?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P9fHG1erHU&rank=1

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Diane. 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.

The American & Canadian Reading Group - February 2027 (03 Feb 2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Snow Falling on Cedars, by David Guterson

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77142.Snow_Falling_on_Cedars?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_42

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Karin. 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.

The American & Canadian Reading Group - March 2027 (03 Mar 2027)

Wed, 03 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Excellent Women, by Barbara Pym

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178565.Excellent_Women?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_26

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Megan. 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.

The American & Canadian Reading Group - April 2027 (07 Apr 2027)

Wed, 07 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and a Dangerous Obsession, by Michael Finkel

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_88

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Linda. 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.

The American & Canadian Reading Group - May 2027 (05 May 2027)

Wed, 05 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

The Paper Palace, by Miranda Cowley Heller

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55994372-the-paper-palace?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_43

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Marina. 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.

The American & Canadian Reading Group - June 2027 (02 Jun 2027)

Wed, 02 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The American & Canadian Reading Group

Book Choosing Month

Reading Group members are invited to register for the discussion evening, kindly hosted by Donna. 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.

AWCB Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner (03 Jun 2027)

Thu, 03 Jun 2027 16:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE!

2027 Annual General Meeting & Potluck Dinner

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 3rd June, 2027 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 board@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.