News & Events at the Swiss American Club

Our Past Events

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Super Soup event 2025

Super Soup event 2025

Soup-er Social Club Event – From Soup to Soup A heartwarming gathering of 34 members took place at Silverlake’s Clubhouse for a special club premiere. For the first time, we combined delicious homemade soups with a charitable cause—bringing together great flavors and...

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Happy Hour Happiness

Happy Hour Happiness

Every first Wednesday of each month, we are celebrating Happy Hour, South Florida Style. Location various to keep it spicy, and fun is always guaranteed. Join us at one of our next events and check back frequently for updated fotos! A good turnout always makes for a...

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New Bowling Champion for 2025

New Bowling Champion for 2025

Bowling, Pizza, and a flat Tire – A Night to Remember! Fourteen of us rolled into Gator Lanes right on time, ready to battle of glory and the prestigious Wanderpokal. Sadly, our 15th player, Urs Pfister, never made it—his car had other plans and gifted him a flat...

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Easter picnic at The Landings – 2025

Easter picnic at The Landings – 2025

Egg-cellent weather, great company, and egg battles! It was the perfect kind of Sunday at The Landings Yacht and Golf Club in Fort Myers —cool, breezy, and with views so pretty they could make your grilled sausage smile. 45 of our members made their way to this...

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General Assembly 2025

General Assembly 2025

Short Summary. Full minutes will be available for members on request and will be read in full at next year’s general assembly meeting. At 17.00 our members started to arrive and enjoyed the apéro time with a glass of wine and appetizers. Once all were settled at their...

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Best Fondue Ever

Best Fondue Ever

Our annual fondue event has become so popular that seats disappeared faster than cheese on a hot raclette grill! The moment we announced it, we were sold out, leaving many on the waiting list. We did our best to squeeze in as many as possible, but alas, there are only...

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New Year’s Brunch a successful start to 2025

On a crisp but sunny Sunday morning, 56 members and guests of our club flocked to The Gateway Club in Fort Myers for our annual New Year’s Brunch. Decked out in their finest (and possibly loosest) outfits to accommodate the buffet, everyone exchanged Happy New Year’s...

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Claushoeck Celebration 2024

Claushoeck Celebration 2024

On December 14, the beautifully decorated Silverlake Clubhouse was transformed into a festive room as sixty of our members and guests gathered for this year’s Chlaushock (Santa Claus gathering). The holiday spirit was alive and well as attendees mingled during the...

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Sunset Cruise Fun 2024

Sunset Cruise Fun 2024

Sunset Cruise - Sailing into the sunset Our annual sunset cruise was fully booked. Members and guests gathered at Salty Sam’s Marina in Fort Myers, ready for an evening of fun and breathtaking views. After a brief rundown of emergency procedures, we lifted anchor. Joe...

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Minigolf 2024

Minigolf 2024

Forteen enthusiastic Mini Golf Players met punctually at 10, eager to find out who the next one will be that takes home the Wanderpokal. Last year our president Joe was the lucky one but this year Chris Stern took home the trophy. The weather was just perfect. Not...

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Impromptu Bratwurst BBQ

Impromptu Bratwurst BBQ

An initial Stormy Setback Turned Into a Sunny Celebration August 3rd was supposed to be our big 1st of August celebration, but Tropical Storm Debbie had other plans. Just as we were getting ready that morning to set it all up, the authorities issued wind and flood...

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Pizza and Bowling 2024

Pizza and Bowling 2024

Today, 18 of our members met at Gator Lanes for a friendly bowling competition. We picked up our shoes and gathered around three lanes, ready to get our game on. As we bowled, a hot, cheesy, and delicious pizza buffet was set up, adding to the enjoyment of the...

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Jass Spass

Jass Spass

On Saturday, May 31, 2024 eight Jassers of all different skill levels - plus two supporters - met at our member Werner Christinger's house in Estero for the first Jass "event". About 4 months ago a few members of our Club inquired about the possibility of such Jass...

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