Connecting Worlds

Helping people adapt, integrate and develop

CONNECT INTERNATIONAL organizes various events and activities every month to give international residents a sense of community, to help them better understand the Dutch culture, to find their way in their daily lives in the northern Netherlands and simply to have fun.

The language spoken during all events is English.

Click on the image below to learn more about all Connect events and Interest Clubs.

Do you have an idea for an event or do you have a hobby you would like to share with others? Let us know via events@connect-int.org

Events during March 2019 & April 2019

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat
					1 Mar Parents Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun A1/A2 Paping belastingadvies Free Tax Consultation	2 Mar Running Club
3 Mar Sunday Coffee Social	4 Mar Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	5 Mar	6 Mar	7 Mar	8 Mar International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun A1/A2	9 Mar Running Club
10 Mar Parent Coffee Morning (Leeuwarden)	11 Mar Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	12 Mar Yoga Mornings	13 Mar	14 Mar Book Club: Stay With Me	15 Mar Parents Coffee Morning Coffee Morning in Leeuwarden Dutch Conversation Fun A1/A2 Frently Free Housing Consultation	16 Mar Running Club
17 Mar	18 Mar Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	19 Mar	20 Mar	21 Mar Comedy Night at De Harmonie Leeuwarden	22 Mar International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun A1/A2	23 Mar Running Club Pub Night (Leeuwarden)
24 Mar	25 Mar Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	26 Mar Yoga Mornings	27 Mar	28 Mar	29 Mar Parents Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun A1/A2 International Pub Night	30 Mar Running Club
31 Mar Walk and Talk Leeuwarden	1 Apr Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	2 Apr	3 Apr	4 Apr	5 Apr International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	6 Apr Running Club
7 Apr Sunday Coffee Social	8 Apr Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) Book Club: Vanity Fair	9 Apr Yoga Mornings	10 Apr	11 Apr	12 Apr Parents Coffee Morning Coffee Morning in Leeuwarden Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	13 Apr Running Club
14 Apr Parent Coffee Morning (Leeuwarden)	15 Apr Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	16 Apr	17 Apr	18 Apr	19 Apr International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2) Frently Free Housing Consultation	20 Apr Running Club
21 Apr	22 Apr Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	23 Apr Yoga Mornings	24 Apr	25 Apr	26 Apr Parents Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	27 Apr Running Club
28 Apr	29 Apr Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	30 Apr

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"I moved to the Netherlands in 2010 to join my Dutch boyfriend (now husband). After nearly two years of trying to integrate into Dutch society I hit a low point, feeling lonely and isolated. That was when I learnt about Connect International and signed up to be a member. I started by attending the Coffee Mornings, then volunteered to help set up the Crafts Club and gave a few workshops about building WordPress websites (as I work as a freelance web developer). Connect (and its members) gave me friendship and support at a time when I needed it, and I hope to do the same for others in a similar position."

Stephanie Fermor (UK)

"My husband and I moved to Groningen in the beginning of September 2016. International Welcome Center North was one of the first places we went to get help with all the paperwork and settling-in. We became members of Connect International and now we get a weekly newsletter by e-mail about the next week's events in the area. I have attended Culinary Club and Coffee Morning and have met many new friends. I've met people in the same situation: being in a new country without knowing anyone. I've found the events of Connect International really helpful to meet new people and to try something different."

Outi Heikka (Finland)

"I moved to Leeuwarden in 2013. It was difficult to find an international group in this area. A friend recommended Connect International, and I have been attending the Coffee Morning every two weeks, in Groningen. I have been fortunate to make new friends, and learn about different events and worshops, organised by Connect. They are a very friendly and welcoming group."

Nicki Lashley (UK)

"Connect International Groningen really helped me feel at home in the Netherlands. The Culinary Connect class was the first thing I did in Groningen...2 days after I arrived! I also attended the coffee morning every 2 weeks. I met my best friends at Connect coffee! Another favorite activity is the Film Club. I am able to see English movies in English and it makes me feel connected to home! I have also participated in some of the specialty events...German dinner and beer tasting and wine and cheese nights! Connect is such an easy way to make friends, learn more about Groningen, stay active, and go to some really cool places I would have never known about otherwise! Where else can you go and be surrounded by wonderful people from all over the world?"

Stacia Gorden (USA)

Connecting Worlds

Helping people adapt, integrate and develop

Events during March 2019 & April 2019

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