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 February 2020 & March 2020

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat
						1 Feb Running Club Drawing Fundamentals 10-13 yrs
2 Feb Sunday Coffee Social	3 Feb Walk-in Mortgage Consultations with Expat Mortgages English Conversation Fun Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) Meditation	4 Feb	5 Feb Senior Staffing\|Recruit a Student	6 Feb Let's Talk Dutch! Leeuwarden	7 Feb Coffee Morning in Leeuwarden International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	8 Feb Running Club
9 Feb Parent Coffee Meetup	10 Feb English Conversation Fun Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	11 Feb Yoga Mornings Kids Arts & Crafts Book Club: Ghost Wall	12 Feb Free Consultation Hour GrensInfoPunt - Ems Dollart Region Free consultations for Dutch and English language courses Lunch concert: Noord Nederlands Orkest	13 Feb English Conversation Fun at 'Coffee Break'	14 Feb Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	15 Feb Running Club
16 Feb	17 Feb Walk-in Mortgage Consultations with Expat Mortgages English Conversation Fun Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2)	18 Feb International Mothers in Friesland Club	19 Feb Senior Staffing\|Recruit a Student Dutch Tax Matters - About the Dutch Tax System	20 Feb English Conversation Fun at 'Coffee Break'	21 Feb International Coffee Morning Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2)	22 Feb Running Club
23 Feb	24 Feb Free Introduction to Dutch Online Course Walk-in Mortgage Consultations with Expat Mortgages English Conversation Fun Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) Paping belastingadvies Free Tax Consultation Meditation	25 Feb Yoga Mornings	26 Feb Free consultations for Dutch and English language courses Global Food Free Hip Hop Trial Lesson	27 Feb Let's Talk Dutch! Leeuwarden International Pub Night Emmen	28 Feb Movie Night Dutch Conversation Fun (A1/A2) Book Club Boppe / Leeuwarden	29 Feb Running Club
1 Mar Sunday Coffee Social	2 Mar	3 Mar International Mothers in Friesland Club	4 Mar	5 Mar	6 Mar Coffee Morning in Leeuwarden	7 Mar
8 Mar	9 Mar Meditation	10 Mar	11 Mar	12 Mar	13 Mar	14 Mar
15 Mar	16 Mar	17 Mar International Mothers in Friesland Club	18 Mar	19 Mar	20 Mar Coffee Morning in Leeuwarden	21 Mar
22 Mar	23 Mar Meditation	24 Mar Kids Arts & Crafts	25 Mar	26 Mar	27 Mar	28 Mar
29 Mar	30 Mar	31 Mar

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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)

“Since I came to the Netherlands over a year ago, Connect International has helped me a lot. It is very hard being a newcomer in a foreign country. I remember myself lonely and borderline depressed before I started to attend Connect events and socialize there. I got to know my first friends in the Netherlands and it was such a relief. I realized that I was not alone, there were many people who had been in the same situation and it was normal to experience all this. Besides the fun, I learned some basic information about life in this country. How to travel by train and pay less, how to deal with Dutch health care system, how to understand taxes, etc. My first steps in Dutch language were made in ‘Dutch Conversation Fun’ club. Thanks to Janny, I could learn and improve my Dutch. It was also a nice way to spend an afternoon in a friendly atmosphere. There were plenty of exciting events organized by Connect, such as the Mystery Tour: Discover the secrets of Groningen, Culinary Workshops, and many more international gatherings. All these made my time much more enjoyable. I am very grateful to Connect International for making me feel welcome in a new country. I am sure that the friends I made here will be my friends for life no matter where we end up.”

Nina Tseven (Belarus)

"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)

Connecting Worlds

Helping people adapt, integrate and develop

Events during February 2020 & March 2020

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