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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All face-to-face events are cancelled until 1 June, in accordance with the governmental measures enacted to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
However, we are working to provide some options for virtual events. Click on the image below to find out what these options are.

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 April 2020 & May 2020

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat
			1 Apr Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages	2 Apr	3 Apr	4 Apr Work From Home. Tips and Tricks. ONLINE
5 Apr	6 Apr Meditation ONLINE	7 Apr Yoga Mornings ONLINE	8 Apr	9 Apr	10 Apr	11 Apr
12 Apr	13 Apr	14 Apr	15 Apr	16 Apr	17 Apr	18 Apr
19 Apr	20 Apr Meditation ONLINE	21 Apr	22 Apr	23 Apr	24 Apr	25 Apr
26 Apr	27 Apr	28 Apr	29 Apr	30 Apr	1 May	2 May
3 May	4 May	5 May	6 May	7 May	8 May	9 May
10 May	11 May	12 May	13 May	14 May	15 May	16 May
17 May	18 May	19 May	20 May	21 May	22 May	23 May
24 May	25 May	26 May	27 May	28 May	29 May	30 May
31 May

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"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)

"There I was, sat in my Dutch house, after having fetched my children from their Dutch school, waiting for my Dutch husband to come home, feeling very integrated. And yet... Wouldn’t it be lovely to meet some other expats, speak English again, not feel so foreign, even just now and then? A quick internet search led me straight to Connect International. After a few false starts, I made it to a Connect Coffee Morning in Groningen. I received a warm welcome and was delighted to hear there was a Book Club, right here on my doorstep! We discuss the books in English, the discussions can become lively and are always interesting, and it is a good place to share our expat experiences too."

Alexandra van den Doel (UK)

"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)

"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 April 2020 & May 2020

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