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: As of 1 June, some face-to-face events are now being held, in accordance with the governmental measures enacted to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
However, many other events will still be held online. 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 November 2020 & December 2020

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat
1 Nov Trip to Lauwersmeer National Park	2 Nov English Conversation Fun \| Online Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online	3 Nov	4 Nov Walking Club \| Leeuwarden CANCELLED	5 Nov Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| Online Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online	6 Nov	7 Nov Connect-Fit \| Leeuwarden \| CANCELLED
8 Nov Miniature People Leeuwarden 2 \| CANCELLED	9 Nov English Conversation Fun \| Online Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online Vinyasa Yoga \| Online	10 Nov Yoga Mornings \| Online Book Club \| Groningen	11 Nov Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online	12 Nov Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| ONLINE Couple Challenges While Living in Lockdown or Home Office	13 Nov	14 Nov
15 Nov	16 Nov English Conversation Fun \| Online Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online Vinyasa Yoga \| Online	17 Nov	18 Nov	19 Nov Starting a Startup in the Netherlands - IWCN Webinar Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| ONLINE Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online	20 Nov	21 Nov
22 Nov Children's Pepernoten Hunt 10:30 Children's Pepernoten Hunt: 11:45 Walking Club \| Groningen	23 Nov English Conversation Fun \| Online Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online Vinyasa Yoga \| Online	24 Nov Yoga Mornings \| Online Digital career-networking event: Meet Your Future in Energy	25 Nov Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online	26 Nov Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| Online Cooking Club Online: Tiramisu	27 Nov New! Music Talent Evening -Online Concert	28 Nov
29 Nov Walking Club \| Groningen Walking Club \| Leeuwarden	30 Nov English Conversation Fun \| Online Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online Vinyasa Yoga \| Online	1 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun levels A2-B1 ONLINE	2 Dec	3 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| Online Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online IWCN Webinar: To Rent or to Buy a House?	4 Dec	5 Dec
6 Dec Walking Club \| Groningen Walking Club \| Leeuwarden	7 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online	8 Dec Yoga Mornings \| Online	9 Dec Online Housing Webinar with Expat Mortgages \| Online Book Club \| Groningen	10 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| Online	11 Dec In House Coffee Afternoon \| Groningen	12 Dec
13 Dec Walking Club \| Groningen Walking Club \| Leeuwarden	14 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun (A2/B1-B2) \| Online	15 Dec	16 Dec	17 Dec Dutch Conversation Fun, level A1 \| Online	18 Dec	19 Dec
20 Dec	21 Dec	22 Dec	23 Dec	24 Dec	25 Dec	26 Dec
27 Dec	28 Dec	29 Dec	30 Dec	31 Dec

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"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)

"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 November 2020 & December 2020

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