Internationals and expats in Leuven (by International House)

Once a month we get together to discuss a book written by a woman author. We will read all kinds of literary genres. We choose any published work provided that it discusses gender issues and that it is written by a woman author. We want to discuss books that empower us to be ourselves and bring change to the world.

During the discussion, we will answer the following questions:
- what resonated with me?
- what did I learn?
- what can I apply?

The book is "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40864002-a-psalm-for-the-wild-built

At the end of the event, we choose the book to be read on the following event based on the suggestions of the participants.

Who is this book club for?
The reading club is open to everyone, not only women! The discussion will be in English, but locals and internationals alike are welcome!
We will limit the group to 12 people to ensure that everyone has the chance to speak and encourage discussion. The meeting will serve as a discussion, so don't forget to read the book beforehand ;)

About the volunteer:
I am Viviana and I have been living in Leuven for 13 years. I love reading and I would love to share this passion with other people. I am an ecologist and, besides reading, I also love trees.

International House Leuven organizes a coffee morning for those of you who like to chat and meet some friendly (new) faces. It's also a good place to ask questions, get answers and find out about what’s happening in Leuven. Our coffee morning is what you make it. So pop in and out whenever you like, see who is there, and say hi!

We meet every two weeks on Friday morning, usually at the International House Leuven itself although we tour coffee houses occasionally as well. More on that below.

Who's "we"? Well it varies a bit, but our regular hosts the IH staff members Natalie and/or Anna. Generally we're anything between 5 to 20 participants, a nice mix of regulars and new folks. And we have room for more!

The practicalities:

• the coffee morning goes from 10:30 until noon. Feel free to pop in and out at any point, no need to stay the entire time if that doesn't suit your own timing
• we offer coffee, tea and water. You’re very welcome to bring your own drink as well as our coffee machine is a barista’s nightmare :-)
• we usually meet at the International House Leuven. If we do decide to go someplace else, we notify participants via Facebook, MeetUp and via the WhatsApp group....
• ... feel free to join the whatsapp group (https://chat.whatsapp.com/BB0LPVG9ZvUGkNcYwSzluS) so you can keep up to date with venue changes and other last minute things.
• walk-ins are very welcome too!

Hope to see you at the Friday coffee morning!

PS: If you're keen to host one of the coffee mornings with us, possibly at another time of the week, let us know!

Join us at IHL for a joyful board game evening, accessible to all!

Whether you've never touched a board game in your life or you're a complex Euro aficionado, you'll definitely find like-minded people to share your evening with. Depending on the mood and the attendees, you might find yourself in a big group trying to cobble together word meanings from obscure clues in Codenames, engaging in an intense duel in 7 Wonders: Duel, struggling to build the perfect deck in Dominion, or diving into the mechanics of Brass: Birmingham for the first time.

We’ll provide a variety of games from our collection to ensure everyone has something to play, but don’t hesitate to bring your own games if you're ready to teach them!

If you’re new to Leuven, board games are a great way to meet new people, share enjoyable moments, and engage in a fulfilling activity. Don’t be afraid to register!

The event starts at 7 PM at International House Leuven.

# About the volunteers

## Morgan

Morgan seriously got into board games in 2020, lacking a big group, he started to build his own collection out of mostly two player games. He enjoys complex euro games with deep mechanics, fun social games and a lot in between!

## Thomas

Thomas has been living in Leuven for four years and has frequently attended events organized by IHL. After spending this time as a participant, he finally decided to start organizing events centered around his hobbies, particularly board games. A passionate enthusiast, Thomas enjoys all types of board games and often hosts gatherings at his home.