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November has two great holidays: one offers Americans an opportunity to honor our US servicemen and women and the other to give thanks for our good fortune.
Just a few hours north of us is the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest US military hospital outside the US. On any given week there are around 100 active or recovering soldiers there. Some quickly return to their duty station, others can be there for a lot longer.
The Wounded Warrior Project and fellow support organizations in Landstuhl work with the soldiers to make their unexpected stay in Germany as comfortable as they can. Simple pleasures like Crocs and cozy hoodies, or vitals like socks and boxers can make a difference.
The Geneva Chapter of Democrats Abroad is running a donation drive from Veterans Day to right after Thanksgiving. We warmly invite our members to RDV with us from 10:00-13:00 at any of the following locations:
Saturday 13th Balexert, Geneva Sunday 14th Gare Cornavin, Geneva Saturday 20th La Combe, Nyon Sunday 21st Lausanne Gare, Lausanne Saturday 27th Aubonne Outlets Sunday 28th Belair Centre, Yverdon-les-Bains To get precise location on each day join the DACH-GVA Chapter WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GcBMuXR2gMl14iYp0xUAoS
The A, B, C’s of the items needed:
ALL NEW (for health reasons, used clothing cannot be accepted)
Boxers, L
Briefs, all sizes
Crocs or sneakers, all sizes
Duffel bags (no logos)
Jackets
Long sleeve t-shirts, unisex
Nothing 2XL or 3XL
Pajamas (lightweight, S, M)
Socks (black, all sizes)
Sweatpants, M
Sweatshirts (no logos, S, M)
T-shirts (no logos, not white)
UmbrellasWorking together, we can make a huge difference in the lives and recuperation of our fellow Americans abroad!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 06:30 PM Bern Time
Mulligan's Irish Pub in Geneva, SwitzerlandValentines Day for Dems at the Pub
Bring your sweetie along for Valentine's Day drinks at Mulligan's. We think they have a red beer on tap. Look for us by the window or downstairs if we're numerous.
This is a DACH 2023 regular event the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm, at Mulligan's. Next round: Tuesday March 14th, to get an early start on St. Patrick's Day!
Saturday, March 04, 2023 at 10:00 AM Bern Time · 2 rsvps
Lutry train station in Lutry, SwitzerlandWalk through le Lavaux wine region
(Photo credit: montreux-vevey.com)
A Saturday walk with Democrats Abroad through the beautiful vineyards and wine villages of the Lavaux region, from Lutry to Vevey. Justly designated a UNESCO world heritage site, the Lavaux is all steep south-facing vineyard-covered hillsides rising from Lac Leman, offering gorgeous views of the undulating countryside, the lake and facing Alps. We'll pass through centuries-old wine villages with their cafe terraces. This will be a 3.5-hour walk, approx 13km, plus an hour's picnic lunch pause. Those who want a shorter walk can stop at one of the eight train stations along the route. Wear layers and good walking shoes; we will not leave the paved roads. Rain date: Saturday March 11.
Public transport: Train RE, S1, S2, S3 or S4 to Lutry, or bus 9 to Lutry-Rive. Car: Paid parking at Lutry.
RSVP, or contact Christine (email below or call
) to join the WhatsApp group for the Walk, for late details.