December 9, 2022

Passport December 2022

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A final message from your Committee for 2022

President’s Letter

Welcome!

Well, what a fabulous year this has been!

We can be very proud of our many accomplishments, such as organising big events like the Spring Market, the Summer Garden Party and the Mega-Brocante, expanding our team of cooks for Wednesday Lunch, making it even easier to find and book events and activities online…

We also welcomed 46 new members this year, bringing our total membership to 243 members representing 30 different nationalities.

All of this is possible because of the — immensely appreciated — 80 volunteers who keep the Club up and running! If you would like to find out how you can help, we currently have nine open positions to choose from (click here for more info).

And speaking of help, it’s also time to vote for the BWC charities for 2023 so please click here to cast your vote before Saturday 10 December.

Looking forward to 2023, the BWC Committee has been hard at work, planning lots of special events to celebrate our 60th Anniversary next year, so watch this space!

In the meantime, Happy Holidays and enjoy our final issue of the year,

Lilian Eilers
BWC President
president@brusselswomens.club

PS: Please send your articles and/or photos to Passport Editor Sheila E at editor@brusselswomens.club before Friday 27 December.

December 2022

Dates for your Diary

Below is only a sample of what’s on offer! Check your BWC Weekly News for details

BWC CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 3 December, 10:00-14:00

Avoid the last-minute shopping rush and buy those special gifts. Great bargains! More info

CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thursday 08 December, 12:00

Photo from 2019! Time to make some new memories – reserve your place now. More info

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND TEA
Tuesday 20 December, 14:00

Enjoy Christmas carols, Christmas cake, mince pies and … a special raffle. More info

Photo: St Lawrence’s

Click here for full December Calendar

Celebrating Women

Mary Seacole

Although well known at her death, she was only awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit in 1990 for her remarkable work and determination. Read more

Feature

Saint Nicholas

Details of how Saint Nicholas came to be called Santa Claus and an interview to make you smile. Read more

Photo: CNN

BWC News

Charity 2023 – Vote

Catch-up on November’s activities and decide which Charity will get your vote for support in 2023? Deadline:10 December 2022 – 22:00 – don’t miss it. Read more

BWC

Exploring Brussels on Foot

The latest walk, on 18 November, took the walkers from the birthplace of Brussels to Tours and Taxis, Then they were ready for a nice lunch!. Read more

BWC Golf

Golf Report for November

Despite the end of Daylight Saving Time the Golf programme must go on! Read more

BWC Library

Book Reviews and New Donations

With five novel reviews to choose from you are sure to find something to keep you entertained in the quieter moments over the holidays. Read more

Poetry Group Reflections

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

This delightful short poem by Robert Frost has been selected by Ann M for sharing with us all at the approach to Christmas. Read more

Recipe

Florentine Mince Pies

Carole J has kindly agreed to share one of her favourite recipes – Florentine Mince Pies. They sound irresistible. Read more

BWC

Remembering Friends

Tributes to Members who have died this year, including the Club Founder. Read more

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Charity Notice

The British Charitable Fund – Link

BWC Partner Clubs

Lots of other activities to enjoy, often at discounted rates…

ACB (American Club of Brussels)
AWCB (American Women’s Club of Brussels)
BLC (British Ladies Club of Luxembourg)
ISG (International Study Group)
TASB (The Arts Society Brussels)
WIC (Women’s International Club)

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