Strength in diversity
The greatest strength of the IWF is the diversity of our membership. With this diversity comes a wide range of interests from hiking to reading to just chatting over morning coffee. For years IWF members have gathered outside the formal monthly meeting to share in a variety of activities. It is often during these smaller group events that members get to know each other better and new friendships are created.
The latest announcements for each interest group can be viewed by selecting an interest group from the menu below.
Groups at IWF
Book Club
The book club meets one evening or afternoon per month. The reading list contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction, contemporary and classic, and is compiled at the end of
Ciao Ragazzi!
They say it takes a village to raise a child…This group is intended to build the village and create friendships for children of members of IWF.Programming varies according to the
Coffee Morning
The Coffee Morning group meets weekly and is a drop-by event that was created to give members the chance to have a daytime IWF activity and to catch up with
Culture Club
You think you know Bologna well? Or do you think it’s all just about towers and tortellini? Either way, join us to discover “la Grande Bellezza” of the city and
Diners Club
The Diners Club is a convivial group that enjoys sharing time together over food and wine. We visit new restaurants and sometimes old favourites — usually once a month and
Film Fans
This group meets regularly to watch a film together and, whenever possible, discuss it afterwards. The films will be in the original language (more often than not in English, but
Hobby Seekers
Join our group to try a new hobby all together once per month. Bologna is full of talented artists, chefs, designers and other creatives that would be happy to share
Kocktailklatsch
Take time to relax over an after-work cocktail with the Kocktailklatsch group. Meeting periodically at fun, relaxed locale in Bologna for an aperitivo on weekday evenings, the Kocktailklatsch events are
Language XChange
Language XChange meetings are a fun way to meet, talk and practice all languages. The group generally meets over lunch or in the evening for an aperitivo. It’s a great
Ramblers
The Ramblers are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the spectacular landscapes that surround Bologna. Our half-day, all-day and weekend outings are an opportunity to savour our region’s natural and cultural
Runners
CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR AN INTEREST GROUP LEADER OR CO-LEADERS TO HEAD THIS RUNNING / TRAINING GROUP! The Runners are active IWF women who meet to participate in local non-competitive “camminate.”
Yarn Lovers
Are you a crafty lady? Do you knit, crochet or have some other craft you love to do, but are tired of doing it alone? Join us on Friday mornings as
Launch a new interest group
The minimum number of participants needed to start an interest group is just 1, but by posting a message on the on-line forums you will probably find a few others who share your hobby. All it takes is an idea and an e-mail Interest Group Liaison interestgroups@iwfbologna.com and we’ll get you started.
Next events!
Culture Club: FINALLY … Collegio di Spagna!
Dear fellow members, It is with great pleasure that I officially announce that … we have finally been allowed to access the Collegio di Spagna, once again! The last (and
Film Fans: Notorious (Ingrid Bergman double bill)
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this great classic (one of Hitchcock’s best films, starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant) on the beautiful big screen of the Modernissimo. If you love Ingrid Bergman and these two films she starred in, join me also for Casablanca the day before.
Film Fans: Casablanca (Ingrid Bergman double bill)
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this great classic on the beautiful big screen of the Modernissimo. If you love Ingrid Bergman and these two films she starred in, join me also for Hitchcok’s Notorious the day after.
Hobby Seekers: Watercolor Masterclass & Brunch
Hello ladies, have you ever participated in the plein air? Would you like to try/repeat it? Because May is the perfect month for the outdoor painting.. aaand we are organizing