Events 2015-2016

Matsuko and Iko treated members to a great class on Japanese Cooking. Everyone tried their luck rolling sushi, and the tasting afterwards was a delight.

Thank you Matsuko and Iko for the instructions, and Brigitte for being our host.

 

  

Members enjoyed the talks and photography presented by Nana about her native country of Georgia's culture, history and mythology and by Brigitte K about her South African safari.  As part of the Activities Presentations, Marga demonstrated the game of Mah Jong, and Joann provided a comprehensive list of all the Book Club's reading selections through the years.  Thank you, Robin, for organizing another interesting and informative Cultural Exchange!

  

Everyone had a good time at the Mardi Gras luncheon hosted by Ulrike at the Loring-Greenough House.  In addition to the delicious fare featuring jumbalaya, gumbo and king's cake, Ulrike entertained the guests with a fun game of Mardi Gras trivia.

Thank you, Rosemie, for organizing the guided talk "Beyond Bosch" at the Harvard Art Museum, where research curator Danielle Carrabino shared with us her expert insight into the prints of followers of Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch.

Ulrike presented all her wonderful Christmas recipes for main dishes, salads and cakes at the Tuesday luncheon at the beautifully decorated Loring-Greenough House. Thank you, Ulrike, for all the effort and skill you provide to create these memorable events!

 

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Brigitte K for generously opening her beautiful home to members, spouses and friends for the IWCB Holiday Party. Members contributed to the potluck to provide a delicious variety of international cuisine and desserts that was enjoyed by everyone. Best wishes to all for the holidays!

    

Thank you, Ulrike, for hosting "A Taste Around the World" luncheon at the Loring-Greenough House. The delicious international variety of dishes and desserts were followed by a fun game of food trivia and prizes.

 

Robin again did a masterful job of creating a Cultural Exchange presentation that was both educational and interesting.  Rosemie gave a slide show of her talented daughter's series of sculptures and described in depth the meaning of and inspiration for a selection of her pieces. See more of her daughter's work here.  Robin followed with a presentation about her favorite artist, Joaquin Sorolla, with pictures from her visit to the Museo Sorolla in Madrid and his "Visions of Spain" murals from the Hispanic Society of America. Joann showed a charming Danish short film entitled "Make My Day".

Congratulations to new member Luisa for winning the raffle! And we were all glad to welcome former member Linda Z who came in from the West Coast to join us!

Members, families and friends gathered over snacks and drinks for the opening of the IWCB Member Art Exhibit on Saturday, November 7. The exhibit will be on display at the Brookline Public Library in Hunneman Hall, 2nd floor, through January 3, 2016. Be sure not to miss the additional two showcases of our talented members' works in the library's main reception area. Thank you to all the artists for participating and especially to organizers Nana, Eka and Ines for their dedication and countless hours of work to bring the exhibit to life. Also, a big thank you to Pauline for designing and donating the posters.

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IWCB members enjoyed themselves at the High Tea hosted by Ulrike at the Loring Greenough House. In addition to the wonderful salads and pastries she prepared, Ulrike also treated us to a presentation about the different states of Germany, with special emphasis on the tea ceremonies of Eastern Friesland and the attractions of her hometown of Bremen. Thank you, Ulrike!