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Tips for Trips in Emilia-Romagna
Keen to discover Emilia Romagna? Looking for easy ideas of how to spend next weekend or a possible short break? IWAM member Francesca Soffici, who works for Modenatur and is coordinator of the Modena tourist office, shared with us on the evening of June 25th her...
Special Beauty Event!
Saturday June 13th was Global Wellness Day and, to celebrate this day, IWAM organised a special on-line beauty event: "Are you ready for summer? " IWAM member, Stéphan Boerhof, Spa consultant, taught us how to start the summer, healthier, even more beautiful and...
IWA Modena cooks with Inbal Haim
On Saturday, 23 May we organised another great cooking class. Our member, Inbal Haim, generously offered to give us the special chance to learn Middle Eastern recipes. We learned how to prepare some delicious dishes, including Shakshuka one of Israeli's most loved...
Online Cooking Class with Michelin Star Chef Luca Marchini
On Thursday, 7 May we had a great evening of cooking! Under the expert guidance of chef Marchini we cooked risotto with broccoli, red turnips and Greek yogurt and we learned some tricks to cook a tasty, balanced and well-presented dish. Special thanks to his wife...
IWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
On May 13, 2020, IWA Modena held its very first online Annual General Meeting. We listened to a very moving and interesting presentation led by Kerstin, Simone and Deniz followed by the election of the IWA Modena Board 2020 and a virtual aperitivo for all attendees....
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2019
IWA Modena is about women supporting women. Accordingly, the mission of the IWA Modena Charity Gala is to: - Support a local charity that supports women in need (by raising funds for them and raising awareness of their cause) - Enable IWA Modena to maintain a visible...
Welcome Back Lunch at Acetaia Malagoli
Acetaia Malagoli We loved catching up, winding down, and getting back into the swing of things at our Welcome Back Lunch in September! Thanks for bringing your favorite dishes for the pot-luck, and a huge thanks to Sofia Malagoli for being a wonderful host and giving...
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2018
IWA Modena Charity Gala 2018 In fondo alla pagina si trova la descrizione dell’evento in italiano. The Charity Gala 2018 is going to be a unique combination of live musical performances, a four-course dinner, and an auction. And all for a good cause. You really...
IWA Modena Fall Family Day
Many members, their partners and children gathered for a wonderful fall celebration at Fattoria Bio Centofiori Agriturismo, in Marzaglia. It was a memorable day full of fun activities for children and excellent food and relaxation in the Modenese countryside. A big...
Modena in Fiore 2016
Check out the 15th annual event 'Modena in Fiore' (a very floral Modena!) from 9:00 - 19:30 on 19-20 March in Modena Centro Storico. Over 50 florists and nurseries from all of Italy will exhibit at the event, mainly located via del Taglio, Piazza Pomposa, via del...
IWA Modena Members Meet the Mayor!!!
The International Women’s Association of Modena had the honour of meeting the Mayor of Modena, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, to present its mission and organization. On 13 November the Board and members of the International Women’s Association of Modena (IWA Modena) attended...
An EXPAT Friendship by Sarah Alcala
In August of 1990 my husband, Paul, and I moved along with our 5 month old daughter from Michigan to Graz, Austria and so it began. Since that time, we have lived on 4 continents in 5 countries and in 7 cities including the USA. Apart from the obvious adventures,...