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
R i i c o l a a!
A group of fifteen Centrepoint members took part in a tour of the Ricola Herb Center in Laufen on 9th July. Featuring buildings designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the tour was informative, entertaining, and fun as you can tell from the various post-visit statements.
Vitra Architecture Tour
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.
Sunday Walkers: A shady walk from Neuweilerstrasse to Allschwil
This walk will continue our efforts to beat the heat. From Neuweilerstrasse (the end of the tram 8 line), we will follow a path up into the Allschwiler Wald, along a route that offers the maximum shade.
Talks & workshops
5 Souls with Asif Menghrani
Asif Menghrani, born and raised in Britain, is a Basel-based Digital Transformation Strategist. He will be at Centrepoint to present his book "5 Souls" on August 27th. In addition to readings from the book there will be opportunities for conversation, reflection and even some soul-searching in the very best sense of the word.
(How) Switzerland Works
Join Jakob Mettler for this premiere performance of (How) Switzerland Works.
Other events
A great painter exhibits his works at Centrepoint
The painter Alvaro de Taddeo (born 1957) from Basel attended the Humanistic Gymnasium Basel, completed a preparatory course at the Basel School of Applied Arts and then an apprenticeship as a window dresser.
Finding your Circle: A New Support & Connection Group
Sometimes, despite the beautiful surroundings, we find ourselves looking for a deeper sense of connection—a place where we can speak openly and be truly heard. We will gather as a group of ten, meeting weekly for 90 minutes over a six-week period. Our conversations will be guided by what matters most to you.
Photography group and photo competitions
The photography group organises several activities and events. In addition to the workshops, the group also invites Centrepoint members – and their household members – to participate in photo competitions.
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Event reports
Photo Basel
For six days, during ART BASEL, photography aficionados from all over the world flocked to Basel’s Volkshaus to celebrate fine-art photography’s magical capacity to transcend its technical limitations. And Centrepoint members were no exception.
Centrepoint Members’ ArtWall Vernissage
It might be easy to overlook the artworks on display at our clubhouse with the flood of art-related activities in town. This month the ArtWall team organized a splendid exhibit of Centrepoint members’ creative efforts. More than 40 arts aficionados attended the Vernissage and Apero.
iPhone Photography Workshop
Once again, the iPhone workshop organised by the Centrepoint Photography Club has attracted a great deal of interest. Over the course of three evenings, the enthusiastic participants were guided through everything from optimal camera settings and camera handling to comprehensive editing options.