Events

The Carnival of Schignano – a small village in the Valle Intelvi – takes place on the Saturday and the Tuesday before Lent. The Carnival displays two different characters: The Fair and The Ugly. Local sculptors create splendid wooden masks for the occasion. The Fair – mascarùn – wear finely decorated clothing with ribbons and…

Join us for a delicious Lebanese lunch to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Start with a selection of meze appetizers for the table, followed by your choice of main course (a choice between a mixed Meat platter or a vegetarian mix option), and end with a Lebanese dessert and coffee. Price includes a drink (soft drink or…

The story of Zanotti jewellery began in 1940 when Alfredo Zanotti founded his shop in the heart of the historical centre of Como. The experience of its founder has been handed down for two generations, first to his son Ettore then to his niece Stefania. During our visit, Stefania will guide us through showroom and…

We look forward to seeing you at our buffet lunch, to spend a fun-filled afternoon in the rooms of the DLF (Dopolavoro Ferrovieri), beside the Como main railway station. Please dress up accordingly and inform the organizers on time on what dish you will be bringing for the buffet. Friends and children are welcome.

The IWC has its monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of every month in the Pestalozzi Hotel in Lugano. We are invited to take part, to see how they organize it and to meet the ladies who came several times to Como to participate in our activities.

Marcello Dudovich was an Italian painter, illustrator and poster designer. He is considered and celebrated as one of the progenitors of Italian poster design. The artist was working for Pirelli, La Rinascente of Milan, Campari, Martini, Agfa Film and many more. He developed his own very distinctive and richly colored style using photographing his models…

In summer Bellagio is crowded with tourists while in winter, in the absence of crowds and tourists Bellagio reveals its beauty which we will appreciate during a walking tour through the village and along its shorelines. Even in low season, we will find nice cafes or bars to warm up and chat.

In occasion of the 500 years’ anniversary of one of Italy’s most famous renaissance painters who died after only 37 years of life, the 4 different periods of his life will be reproduced in huge dimensions and full immersion in 5 different rooms of the “Museo della Permanente” in Milan.

This year we shall celebrate and exchange our wishes for the festivities in Moltrasio’s Hotel Posta with a Christmas lunch as follows: Aperitivo con stuzzichini, appetizer salad, Tortelloni di ricotta with pomodorini e basilico, Stuffed oven roasted Christmas turkey (or pike perch fillet, if fish is preferred) with vegetables, Semifreddo dessert with croccantini and chocolate…

Villa del Balbianello will open its doors during the Christmas period to inaugurate the exhibition of the nativity scenes. In Loggia Segre, one of the most beautiful corners of the villa, we will visit the exhibition of Neapolitan nativity scenes. Then we will proceed to Loggia Durini to see the exhibition of paper nativity scenes.…

We will start our tour with a cup of tea and pastry in one of the 5-star hotels in the centre of Milan. Then we will see the exhibition of Van Cleef & Arpels Jewellery at Palazzo Reale and after the exhibition, we will visit an art gallery of jewellery, historic jewellery shop founded in…

Alongside the barista of the Infinity Bar, here in Como, we will learn how to make three autumn cocktails while having a great time and enjoying the magnificent view of the Como Lake! The price includes a welcome prosecco, three finger-foods, and a cocktail of your choice, and of course, the masterclass. Also, you will…

This workshop offers the exchange of ideas and learning how to make hand-made decorations to adorn your home. These adornments will be made using candles, balls and pine wood. Materials are available at a cost that will be shared with participants, but, of course, you can also bring your own. Venue:  Marie-Louise’s Via Verdi 10, Maslianico…

Our member Debra Dolinski will be holding an open house of her artwork in Como alongside a clearance sale of works from her former exhibitions. She would like to invite everyone interested in art to come to see her works at 5.30pm . Aperitivo will be offered to all guests. Time – 5.30pm Cost-free Meeting Point –…

Surrounded by the beautiful colours of the last autumn foliage, we will follow the panoramic trail from Brunate to Torno. Before arriving at Torno, there will be a stop for a traditional lunch at Montepiatto, a small settlement of houses scattered in the mountains above Torno. To return from Torno to Como, we will take…

As done several times in the past, this year we have the pleasure of welcoming the ladies of the Lugano IWC. The full program starts with the entrance to the “Collegio Gallio Library” with its 40.000 volumes, an extraordinary visit to treasures of the 15th century, oldest books in Greek, Latin and Italian, including also…

Fresh and genuine products are appreciated by all of us, so let’s see where some of them come from. We shall proceed to the area of Lake Pusiano, visit a fish breeding site, have a coffee break on Lake Pusiano, and then head for the “Agriturismo St. Anna” in Eupilio where we shall assist to…

Our next coffee morning will be held on Wednesday, 6th November at the Yacht Club Como. Join us and meet some great like-minded international ladies! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network in the area and enjoy a host of great activities organised by our board. Membership cost is €55/year. Non-members and newcomers…