Activity groups
share interests, learn new skills, and meet other members
Arts & crafts
Hooks & needles
Enjoy a chat over tea or coffee while knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or quilting. Members share advice and tips.
Meets weekly on Friday afternoons.
Men modelling
Join us for a chat over a beer about life, hobbies, or modelling projects. Occasional hands-on sessions with current models.
Meets three times a month on Wednesdays late afternoons.
Photography club
Share techniques, go on field trips, and showcase your work in friendly monthly competitions.
Meets monthly on Tuesday evenings.
Watercolour painting
For beginners and advanced painters. Bring your own materials and explore your creativity.
Meets monthly on Thursday afternoons.
Games
Bridge for beginners
Learn the basics of bridge in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of support and guidance to get you playing with confidence.
Meets weekly on Tuesday mornings.
Scrabble
Love words? Join us for a fun evening of Scrabble. No experience needed – just a passion for language.
Meets monthly on Wednesday evenings.
Wednesday bridge club
For experienced bridge players who want to enjoy stimulating games and good company.
Meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons.
Western mahjong
All levels welcome. Beginners are taught the basics, while experienced players can refine their skills.
Meets weekly on Tuesday mornings.
Mind, body & nature
Mindfulness & meditation
No special equipment needed — just an open and curious mind. All sessions are seated on ordinary chairs.
Meets weekly on Friday afternoons.
Yoga
Reconnect body and mind through yoga. Bring your mat and join us for an hour of relaxation. No prior experience needed.
Meets weekly on Thursday mornings.
Birdwatching
Led by an expert enthusiast, this group welcomes birders of all levels to explore local birds. Open to members and friends.
Meets monthly on Saturday mornings.
Sunday walkers
Enjoy two-hour rambles through the Basel countryside. All walks are accessible by public transport. Open to members and friends.
Meets monthly on Sunday mornings.
Reading, writing & film
Books in English
Read and discuss an English-language book each month (up to 300 pages) with fellow book lovers in a relaxed, friendly group.
Meets monthly on Tuesday evenings.
Spanish book club
Read six Spanish-language books a year and meet to share your thoughts, reflections, and insights in a friendly, engaging group.
Meets every two months early evening.
Thin raft writers
Share your writing for supportive critique. Members include published authors of novels, poetry, and non-fiction.
Meets monthly on Tuesday evenings.
Friends of cinema
Join our WhatsApp group to receive updates on our cinema outings, film festivals, and to post your own movie night ideas.
Meets on an ad hoc basis.
How to join a group
Groups are open to members only unless otherwise specified. If you’d like to join, please email the activity group leader in advance — this helps them plan and ensures there’s space. Please do not turn up to groups unannounced.
Start your own activity group
Centrepoint members are welcome to start their own activity group and connect with others who share their interests. Whether it’s a hobby, sport, language practice, or cultural outing, we will help you set up your group and find members. Email us at activities@centrepoint.ch to get started.
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In the spotlight
German Plaudern with Brigitte Oeschger
Brigitte’s time with Centrepoint dates back roughly seventeen years. Within less than a year, she had agreed to assume leadership of a German conversation Group. Soon, “Plaudern” was born.