Week of Events
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Sewing workshop women Vlampijpstraat
On Monday mornings, the Welkom Living Room in Utrecht at the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center turns into a sewing workshop. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience. This workshop is especially for women.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
Women cafe Star Lodge
Monday between 11 and 1 o'clock is all about the women of Star Lodge. We meet each other and do activities together.
Mother language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language. This language cafe is specifically for (single) mothers who do not have access to a babysitter. There are volunteers who look after the kids during the language cafe.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Sewing workshop Vlampijpstraat
On Monday afternoons, the Welkom in Utrecht Living Room at the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center turns into a sewing workshop. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience.
Dancing with women
Every Monday, there is a dance class at Het Wilde Westen led by Meis.
We come together as women in a safe environment, where we get to know each other through dance. We swing, sweat, and enjoy each other's energy!
Happy Hap Pahud with Buurtmaaltijden
Everybody is welcome to come and have dinner with azc residents and neighborhood residents on Monday nights at Pahud, organized by Buurtmaaltijden.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During our language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Drink coffee and practice Dutch
In Huis van Dominicus you are welcome on Tuesday mornings to drink coffee, practice Dutch and meet new people.
Dutch class Huis van Vrede (beginners)
Bob teaches Dutch to beginners at Huis van Vrede. Please note: there may be a waiting list.
English class
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
Coffee time Europalaan
Every Tuesday, we meet with women who live in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.
Karate class for children
Neighborhood resident Petra gives karate lessons to children living in the asylum seekers' center on Vlampijpstraat (Zuilen). Children from the neighborhood are welcome to join in for a free karate lesson!
Kids club Vechtensteinlaan
On Tuesdays, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the reception center for Ukrainian refugees on Vechtensteinlaan.
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language Cafe Ukrainians (Joseph Haydnlaan)
During this language café, Dutch volunteers help Ukrainian refugees learn the Dutch language.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Every Tuesday, we organize a conversation club to practice English at HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Sewing workshop Pahud
On Wednesdays, the sewing workshop opens at Plan Einstein Pahud. Everyone is welcome to join in the sewing, with or without experience.
English class
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers' center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.
Language cafe Europalaan
During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Europalaan emergency shelter (Kanaleneiland) learn Dutch.
Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
Every Wednesday, residents of Star Lodge practice Dutch together with volunteers during the conversation club. Each week, a different topic is discussed.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Kids activity Pahud
Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá'í community.
Handicrafts HerculesHoek
Every Wednesday we do handicrafts in the HerculesHoek. Come join us in crocheting, knitting or embroidering with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein!
Kids activity Star Lodge
During the kids' activity volunteers will go crafting, drawing, painting or playing games with kids from Star Lodge.
Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
During the language café on Wednesdays, volunteers support residents of the asylum seekers' center on Joseph Haydnlaan in Oog in Al in learning the Dutch language.
World kitchen
Every first Wednesday of the month, we organize a cooking evening with Buurtbel Wittevrouwen in the Nieuwe Kerk, with the theme ‘World Cuisine’. Each time, a different cuisine is featured. It is an evening where neighborhood residents, church members, and residents of the Star Lodge asylum seekers' center meet, cook together, and eat together.
Women’s night Joseph Haydnlaan
Every first Wednesday of the month, we organize a women's night at the A Beautiful Mess restaurant in collaboration with De Voorkamer. We get together, explore our creativity, and enjoy fun activities together.
Will you join us?
Musicaz Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Dutch class by teacher Maha (Vlampijpstraat)
Every Thursday at the Oase Community Center, teacher Maha gives Dutch lessons to residents of the asylum seekers' center on Vlampijpstraat. Language learners from the neighborhood are also welcome to join!
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Kids activity Europalaan
Every other week, we organize activities for the children living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan (Kanaleneiland). Volunteers do crafts and play games with the children.
Kids club HerculesHoek
Every Thursday, volunteers organize children's activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.
Playing chess in the HerculesHoek
Chess is played every Thursday in the HerculesHoek. Will Are you joining to play a game with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein? Everyone is welcome!
Language cafe Star Lodge
During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During our language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Musicaz Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
Sewing workshop Star Lodge
On Friday mornings, Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the Star Lodge turns into a sewing studio. Everyone is welcome t join, with and without experience.
Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud's Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.
Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
The mother language café is specifically intended for mothers. A babysitter is present to look after the children so that the students and teachers can focus fully on the language lessons.
Language cafe HerculesHoek
During the language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.
Open walk-in HerculesHoek
The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht's living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.
Kids hours HerculesHoek
Friday afternoon is dedicated to the children of Herculesplein. Together with volunteers, we organize fun activities for the Ukrainian children who live there.
Film afternoon Pahud
Come to Pahud's Living Room on Friday afternoon to watch a great movie with others!
Repetition choir Ptaha
Choir Ptaha is a choir of Ukrainians and Dutch with Ukrainian and Dutch music.
Musicaz Musig Night
Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers' centers in Utrecht to make music together!
English class
The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.
English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
Every Saturday, residents of the shelter on Herculesplein can practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians engage in conversation with volunteers on various topics to improve their English language skills.
