Events

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Regular social gatherings

Wednesday Kaffee auf Deutsch

Practise your German or help others improve theirs over a relaxed cup of coffee or tea. Join us for some friendly Plaudern in German where speakers of all levels are welcome.

Date:	Every Wednesday
Time:	10:30-12:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Friday coffee morning

Enjoy a tea or coffee, meet our diverse community, make new friends, and find out what’s on at Centrepoint. Volunteers will be on hand to welcome newcomers.

Date:	Every Friday
Time:	10:30-12:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Friday Kaffee auf Deutsch

Practise your German or help others improve theirs over a relaxed cup of coffee or tea. Join us for some friendly Plaudern in German where speakers of all levels are welcome.

Date:	Every Friday
Time:	14:00-15:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Monthly welcome coffee

New or curious about Centrepoint? Wendy hosts this friendly get-together where new and potential members can learn about what we do. Current members are welcome too!

Date:	Every 3rd Wednesday
Time:	10:30-11:30
Location:	Upstairs at Café Huguenin, Basel Barfüsserplatz
Cost:	Self-paid

Registration:
Email wendy.events@yahoo.com

Monthly apéro

Enjoy a glass of wine, snacks, and great conversation with the Centrepoint community. It’s a relaxed evening to meet new people or catch up with friends.

Date:	Every 3rd Thursday
Time:	18:00-20:00
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	Members: CHF 6 Non-members: CHF 12

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Trips & tours

Basel Münster Tour

Centrepoint members will be taken on a special behind-the-scenes tour led by Jakob.

Members are invited to discover the Vitra Campus with a guided tour and learn about the story of the Vitra company and its architecture campus in Weil am Rhein. The tour spotlights the Fire Station by Zaha Hadid, and the Vitra Schaudepot by Herzog & de Meuron, among others.

Tour of Ricola Kräuterzentrum in Laufen

How did a village bakery become a global corporation? Find out on this deep dive into the world of Ricola at its Herb Centre in Laufen.

Special Presentation by Sanitas

They will give a short presentation covering:

An overview of the Swiss healthcare system

Key administrative topics every resident should understand

Specific risks and considerations that expats may face when taking up residence in Switzerland.

New Activity Group: Chess

Join Jenny on Wednesday, 21st October for an introductory session on playing chess!

New Yoga Class by Annamaria

The classes will be taught by Annamaria who is a certified Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga teacher.

Centrepoint Minigolf Trophy 2026

Even this simple game still requires concentration and a calm approach. The holes, tunnels, and obstacles of the parcours should not be underestimated, but the training session at the start of the season contributed to good shots and, sometimes, lucky ones.