A Saturday walk with Democrats Abroad through the carpets of flowers that dabble the foothills of the Riviera region. On the steep, open slopes, a few hundred meters above the lake edge, several species of wild narcissus have found their perfect habitat. Often called ‘la neige de mai,’ the annual bloom has been featured on tourism posters and postcards, and from 1897 to 1957, the Narcissi Festival, featuring orchestras and parades, was the flagship event of Montreux. See https://www.narcisses.com/.

Details of the walk: Our adventure will begin with a short train ride departing from the Montreux station (either the 10:17 or the 10:21 AM departure - TBD based on bloom conditions). This will be a 2.5 to 3-hour walk, approx 8-10 km at a leisurely pace for plenty of photography, plus an hour's picnic lunch pause. 

What to wear and bring: Wear layers and good walking shoes; we will not stay on paved roads. Bring your picnic lunch and beverages.

Rain date: Saturday May 27

Public transport: Trains or buses to Montreux.  Car: Paid parking at Montreux station garage.

Meet on the Montreux station platform between tracks 3 and 4 (on a wide open space next to the top-most level of the covered parking garage) at 10 AM CET. Allow time to buy ticket for 10:17 AM train.

RSVP below. Contact Christine (   or call ) to join the WhatsApp group for the Walk, for late details.

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Please RSVP and you will be sent a link to join via Zoom.  This will be an inperson/Zoom Hybrid event.  

Are you curious about Democrats Abroad? Do you have ideas for events or engagement in Switzerland? Want to get involved? Does your organization or company want to do a voter registration drive? Are you curious about politics and just want to know more?

Then come and chat with the chair! Tory will be on zoom from 8-9pm every 4th Monday of the month. Drop in and chat! 

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The Zürich and Basel chapters are meeting at our halfway point for a hike amongst the cherry trees! This is an easy 4km walk that is family and stroller friendly. A great way to spend Swiss Father's Day! We will have time for a picnic under the trees, and hopefully, we'll be able to snack on some cherries straight from the source! More serious hikers can add a 6km loop toward the end of our trail!

Getting there:

If driving, we will meet you at the trailhead at 10:15.

If coming by train from Zürich, we'll be taking the 9:10am IR 36 toward Basel SBB. Get off at Frick and transfer to Bus 136 at 10:05am. Ride to Gipf Oberfrick and follow the signs for the Chriesiwäg. If the bus is too full, the trailhead is an 18 minute walk from the Frick station.

If coming by train from Basel, we'll be taking the 9:20am S1 toward Frick. Get off at Frick and transfer to Bus 136 at 10:05am. Ride to Gipf Oberfrick and follow the signs for the Chriesiwäg. If the bus is too full, the trailhead is an 18 minute walk from the Frick station.

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Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to WALK & TALK, and explore our glorious city by foot. Our destination varies each time we meet, and often ends with lunch (optional, as folks have time and interest). Come meet your fellow Democrat Abroad in Paris — and get your 10,000 steps in! All are welcome. This event is FREE.

We meet every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30A across from the Pont Sully on the right bank, in front of the LCL Bank (2 Blvd. Henri IV, the corner of Blvd Henri IV and Quai Henri IV), in the 4th arrondissement. By metro: Sully Morland exit on Line 7, or Bastille exit Line 1, 5, 8.

Our June 2023 book is Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds by Huma Abedin. From Amazon:

The daughter of Indian and Pakistani intellectuals and advocates, Abedin grew up in the United States and Saudi Arabia and traveled widely. Both/And grapples with family, legacy, identity, faith, marriage, motherhood—and work—with wisdom, sophistication, grace, and clarity.

Please join us even if you haven't read the book!

Additional information about this (and future) event(s) can be found here.

June's meeting will take place on Zoom and in-person in Geneva; RSVP or send an email to Sam to receive the meeting details. If you aren't already on the Geneva Book Club mailing list, you can send an email to Sam letting him know you'd like to be added.

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Join Democrats Abroad in Washington, D.C.

Advocacy, Training, and Optional Events from June 7-9

DPCA Business Meeting on June 10 and June 11

DemsAbroad Discounted Room Block

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, June 7th

Special Events | Various Times | In-Person 

Thursday, June 8th

Congressional Door Knock | Morning, Afternoon | In-Person

(Capitol Hill Neighborhood, Capitol South Metro Stop)

Friday, June 9th

Congressional Door Knock | Morning | In-Person 

(Capitol Hill Neighborhood, Capitol South Metro Stop)

Organizing Trainings | Afternoon | Hybrid

(Capitol Hill Neighborhood, Capitol South Metro Stop)

Welcome Reception | Evening | In-Person

Saturday, June 10th

DPCA Meeting | Morning, Afternoon | Hybrid

(Foggy Bottom Neighborhood, Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Stop)

Annual Gala | Evening | In-Person

Sunday, June 11th

DPCA Meeting | Morning, Afternoon | Hybrid

(Foggy Bottom Neighborhood, Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Stop)

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Join Political Forum host Jean-Pierre LaRochelle and leaders of Democrats Abroad France in a free-wheeling discussion of current events and news of the month, and share your views with other attendees. Send your questions to [email protected]

YOU'RE INVITED to ...

... Happy Hour at Trina Cantina's.  Hang out with fellow Dems & enjoy some munchies with great drinks.

June 13th @ 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.

Trina Cantina is located at Stirling Dickinson #28 - free parking is available along both sides of the restaurant, and on Stirling Dickinson. 

Come enjoy the company of wonderful, like-minded people!

See you there & bring a friend!