12/25/2020
Merry Christmas from The Swiss Club of Chicago!
We wish you and your families all the best this Christmas and as we venture into the new year!
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12/20/2020
Traditional Swiss holiday cookies, the brunsli and mailänderli. Which would you eat first?
Brunsli recipe:
https://www.about.ch/culture/food/brunsli.html
Mailänderli recipe:
https://www.helvetickitchen.com/recipes/2015/12/10/mailanderli
12/04/2020
Switzerland in 8K ULTRA HD HDR - Heaven of Earth (60 FPS)
Happy Feel Good Friday Swiss Club!
We would love to share with you this week a wonderful video that captivates the beauty of Switzerland. From the tallest peaks to the loving streets, this video displays Switzerland like heaven on earth. It is sure to put a smile on your face during a time where we need it most!
Video Link: https://youtu.be/linlz7-Pnvw
►This video Optimize to 8K demo and HDR This videos you can use for learn Nature, about place, River, Wildlife, etc with Ultra-HD resolution. High Quality Vi...
12/03/2020
The Swiss are going to space!
Read more:
Today, the number of space debris is growing at an exponential rate. Swiss research is developing solutions to remove satellites from orbit.
ESA - European Space Agency and Swiss start-up ClearSpace signed a ~$103 million contract for space debris removal! Clearspace will launch the first active debris removal mission in 2025.
https://bit.ly/36pMvTC
11/08/2020
The board members of the Swiss Club decorated the Christmas Tree at the Museum for Science and Industry today.
Due to the current situation a bit earlier then normal.
Thank you to all the helpers.
08/23/2020
Family Camping and Canoe Weekend – 2020
http://www.swissclubchicago.com/event/canoe-trip-2020/
A fun relaxing day on the Sugar River with friends: – Camp with us for one or two nights – Come up just for the day – Or sleep in a warm bed in New Glarus or any RB&B in the area. We will do ev…
08/02/2020
Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America
Happy August 1st from our new Swiss🇨🇭Ambassador to the United States 🇺🇸
Dear Swiss abroad, dear friends of Switzerland, our Ambassador, Jacques Pitteloud wishes you a Happy Swiss National Day. #SwissNationalDay
Be sure to visit: https://bit.ly/2D8IbMP to celebrate this special day with us.
08/01/2020
Swiss National Day | Swiss History Highlights
Happy 1st of August!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lX6yRitlI&list=PLAiUmxEW8tvIl03SYHRHcqocHUdvPpmh7&index=2
Swiss National Day 2020 Greetings and Swiss History Highlights from the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago.
07/31/2020
To the Swiss Abroad: 'You represent Switzerland and its democratic values'
For Swiss National Day, the Swiss president addresses Swiss people living outside the country.
12/07/2019
Samichlaus und Guezlibache.
11/17/2019
Everyone was thinking through their strategies at Stammtisch and Jass at Gideon Welles, Nov 15th . Swiss Club always has the best time, everywhere! Join us. 🇨🇭
11/09/2019
Visit our tree at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, thanks to all the helpers 🎄
10/03/2019
New Glarus: Schweizer Architektur – mitten in Amerika
New Glarus featured in the News Paper in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Im amerikanischen Glarus darf nur «schweizerisch» gebaut werden. Doch lässt sich das typisch Helvetische wirklich in Hausfassaden einfangen?
08/23/2019
The Points Guy
Now we have two to three flights a day to Switzerland 🇨🇭!!! Thank you United for opening the new route next year.
Some of these new flights were worth the hype.
08/04/2019
08/04/2019
08/04/2019
An amazing event. Swiss National day celebration. Thanks to all that helped to make it possible.
08/01/2019
Swiss National Day Celebration – August 3rd 4pm
Happy August 1st.
Congratulation to our great Nation Switzerland to another birthday.
Please come and celebrate with us on the lawn of the American Legion Memorial Civic Center in Morton Grove IL this Saturday; August 3rd.
In Swiss tradition with Cervelat; Bratwurst and home made salads.
Family fun for young and old with bouncy house and a Lampion parade led by cow bells in the vending.
Zuger Kirschtorte swiss style fruit cakes cookies and coffee schnapps as dessert put smiles on many faces.
http://www.swissclubchicago.com/event/swiss-national-day-celebration-2019/
It’s not too late to sign up!
Join us for our National Day Celebration August 3rd from 4pm to 9pm. We will offer Swiss Specialties: Brat- and Knackwurst, various salads, breads and a variety of famous Regional Swiss cakes for d…
06/21/2019
Brunch at the beach.
July 16 the Swiss Club of Chicago celebrated another Fathers-day in Swiss style.
Thanks to the organizers and families that joined even though the weather was not that great.
04/23/2019
We had a great turnout and lots of fun @ Stammtisch and Jass at Gideon Welles.
03/19/2019
We are planning already the next event!
Stammtisch & Jass with Swiss at Gideon Welles – Friday, April 19
Join us at Gideon Welles for a fun evening of drinks and jass …
Come jass, learn how to jass or just socialize at this informal gathering of friends of Switzerland.
There are no strings attached. You can just join us for a drink / dinner at your own expense.
If you tell us that you will show up (RSVP below), we’ll make sure to reserve enough room for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Gideon Welles, 4500 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL
Friday, April 19
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
www.swissclubchicago.com
03/10/2019
We had a great event.
03/09/2019
Getting ready for a great Raclette Evening at the Niedersachsen Club House tonight.
4548 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
02/06/2019
On Saturday February 2nd we had another great Fondue event.
01/25/2019
Fondue Fundraiser Party & Annual Meeting
It’s not to late!!!!
Sign up for the Annual Meeting and Fondue Party
Many great raffle prices including Certificates for overnight stays at Hotels, Fondue Sets, Very Special Swiss Knives, Wellness Certificates, Cheese, Wine and much much more.
And most important. A great Fondue with great people.
http://www.swissclubchicago.com/event/fondue-2019/
Fondue Fundraiser Party & Annual – Meeting 5:30 Annual Meeting / 6:30 Fondue Party Please join the Swiss Club on Saturday, February 2, 2019 for our Annual Meeting and Fondue Party. Agenda…
01/10/2019
Fondue Fundraiser Party & Annual Meeting
Sign up for the Annual Meeting and Fondue Party
www.swissclubchicago.com/event/fondue-2019/
Fondue Fundraiser Party & Annual – Meeting 5:30 Annual Meeting / 6:30 Fondue Party Please join the Swiss Club on Saturday, February 2, 2019 for our Annual Meeting and Fondue Party. Agenda…
01/06/2019
Swiss Club Chicago
Mark your Calendar!
Saturday February 2nd.
Annual Meeting and Fondue Evening.
A fantastic time with an outstanding Fondue, delicious Swiss Wine and many Friends of Switzerland.
We are known for our Great Raffle Prizes
Come and join us.
www.swissclubchicago.com/event/fondue-2019/
The meetup for people who love Switzerland
12/05/2018
Antrittsrede Bundesrätin Karin Keller-Sutter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6wc1oU6e0c&feature=share
Ms. Karin Keller Sutter visited Chicago this summer. It was a pleasure for all of us who were able to meet her. She has won my support during the visit and I am very proud and happy to hear that she became Bundesrätin.
Congratulations to Karin Keller-Sutter.
11/10/2018
Swiss Club Chicago Christmas tree Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
08/02/2018
Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America
Some history on our National Holiday!!
Want to know more about Switzerland on it's National Day? We have got you covered, enjoy the show :-)
07/29/2018
August 1st. Celebration 2018
Swiss Club Chicago
05/23/2018
Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America
Great news from the Federal Council!!
#Switzerland is opening a Consulate General in #Chicago in 2019!
Switzerland and the Midwest can already boast impressive cooperation in trade, investment, science, innovation, and culture. The Consulate General’s primary mission will be to strengthen those ties. Read press release:
03/15/2018
Readings: Literaturlenz: Fatma Aydemir (G), Ursula Fricker (CH), Robert Prosser (A) - Goethe-Institut USA
Join our friends at the Goethe-Institut Chicago March 19th.
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anybody knows the phone no to report change of address?
The Heidi Grieder and extended family Swiss National Celebration, August 1st. Thank you Swiss Club for making it possible, we loved grilling our brats and knackwurst, eating our cheese, and toasting with a Rivella.
Let's starts the week-end with EuroChicago? EuroChicago Fridays at The K. Cocktail of the Day on September 20? Crafted Gin & Tonic with Martini Bar favourite Chinchona Tonic! 5:00pm to 7:00pm. See you there! 163 East Walton Place (corner with North Michigan Avenue)🇪🇺🇨🇭🇺🇸
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Good morning all, I wanted to share a job opportunity for French speakers in the Chicagoland area: one of our clients is looking for an inside sales manager, familiar with long sales cycles. Happy to discuss directly is easier!
I was referred to you by the Swiss Center in New Glarus, WI.
I have a recent listing I thought you/your organization's members might have an interest in looking into:
It is the Historic New Glarus Hotel Restaurant, (250 seat capacity) known for its fine Swiss cuisine. It includes a full commercial kitchen, lounge w/unique sunken bar, upper level dining rm w/fireplace & service bar, & a main dining rm w/dance floor & stage, a "Fondue Stub" banquet rm & a balcony dining area, totaling 11, 560 sq ft.
The Ticino Pizzeria (1,456 sq ft) is an extension of the restaurant providing an add'l revenue stream. The real estate also incorporates one retail tenant, The Edelweiss Cheese Shop (620 sq ft) & 1 (2) bdrm apt. There are 4 hotel rms upstairs (each w/private bath) that provide add'l revenue.
Below are a couple of marketing pieces that describe the property.
https://www.firstweber.com/homes/1845790_SCWMLS-100_6th_Ave-New_Glarus-WI-53574
Please open below link to see a short video presentation re this very attractive business opportunity:
http://homestoryfilmsmediaplayer.weebly.com/new-glarus-hotel-and-restaurant-new-glarus-wi1.html
New Glarus Hotel and Restaurant New Glarus WI.
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Own and operate this completely turn key business including both the real estate and all the equipment. View this video to see the outstanding business opportunity that awaits you as you continue the well known historic establishment that so many have come to know and love in the heart of "America's Little Switzerland" in beautiful New Glarus, Wisconsin.
Please let me know if you would like any additional information.
Thank You.
Looking for a swiss American Actor Male: 60-65 for show. Experience required. Private Message me to set up a call.
Looking for a great Swiss Band to play an event in Chicago June 28, 6p - 8p. Downtown Chicago Hotel. Private Message me. Thanks. Joe
Reading with Authors from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
Hallo, Grüezi, Servus! Literature from the three German-speaking countries.
Each year Literaturlenz brings together the Goethe-Institut Chicago, the Swiss and the Austrian cultural institutions for an evening of readings in German. Each author represents a unique voice in contemporary German-language literature. In 2018, we welcome Fatma Aydemir from Germany, Ursula Fricker from Switzerland, and Robert Prosser from Austria.
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/chi/ver.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&event_id=21113135
Die Vorfreude steigt auf den Samichlaus
Am 6. Dezember kommt schon der Samichlaus, eine viel geliebte Tradition für deutschsprachige Kinder und ein schöner Anlass um auf seine Frage: «Warst du auch schön brav dieses Jahr?» mit einem kurzen Vers lobende (oder ermahnende) Worte und etwas Süsses zu erhalten. Eine vielseitige Sammlung von Versen für verschiedene Alter gibt es auf https://famigros.migros.ch/de/ausfluege-und-freizeit/musik-und-verse/samichlaus-versli oder mehr zur Legende vom Samichlaus und Versli unter www.chlaus.ch/chlausiges
-weitere Informationen zu Deutsch Ressourcen für deutschsprachige Kinder im Ausland sind auf www.Germanwithkids.com
If you can, go see this incredible and fun Swiss movie about women's right to vote in 1971
This Saturday, September 30, 2-3 PM: Join DANK Haus Kinderschule for a public reading with German children's book author Werner Holzwarth! Besides reading his most popular book "Vom kleinen Maulwurf, der wissen wollte, wer ihm auf den Kopf gemacht hat", Holzwarth will also introduce us to one of his recent heroes in "Ich wünschte ich wär ..." - a story about realizing one's own talents.
https://dankhaus.com/event-2649755