Participants

A A Brew & A Browse Tel. 043 540 85 42

Mrs. Catherine Moretti

Florastrasse 10 catherine@brew-and-browse.ch

My Dutch colleague and I (English) have a shop in Adliswil that we each run our own business from. I sell English news & 2nd hand books, Swiss souvenirs & greeting cards in English. My colleague sells Dutch books, Dutch food and greeting cards.

All for Kids Tel. 091 858 30 82

Mrs. Robin Bognuda

Via Cimitero robin@allkids.ch

6592 San Antonino www.allforkids.ch

All For Kids provides families in Switzerland with fun learning and creative products from the USA and UK. Their catalogue has books, games, toys, science and craft kits, CDRoms, music CD’s and lots more. Ask for a copy or visit them online at www.allforkids.ch

Baby Ballet with Robin Muller Tel. 044 840 49 36

Ms. Robin Muller muellerhome@bluewin.ch

www.robinmuellermusicals.com

Baby Ballet Classes are for 2-4 year olds and we like parents to join in. We sing nursery rhymes and children's songs, do tumbling on the mat , march and skip to the drum and dance in circles and with partners to classical and Celtic music. It is a creative movement class designed to capture a love of music and movement in every little one. The 4-6 year olds do a more advanced class including tap and ballet basics. We are Mondays at the AWC, Schöntalstr. 8 ,Zh. from 10:15 -11:15 AM 2-4 year olds, and 4:15-5:15 PM for 4-6 year olds tap and Ballet. Also Fridays at 10:15 -11:15 AM at the Villa Eggli, Höschgasse 4, Seefeld,Zh.

Barefoot Books

Mrs. Heidi Gallacher Tel. 044 784 96 26

Alte Wollerauerstr. 31 heidi.gallacher@active.ch

8805 Richterswil www.mybarefootbooks.com/HeidiGallacher

At Barefoot Books, we celebrate art and story that reach the hearts and minds of our children, inspiring them to read deeper, search further, and explore their own creative gifts. We take our inspiration from many different cultures, producing books, puppets and games of wonderful quality. We have books for babies and young children; books for children to read alone; books for teenagers and adults to enjoy.

Bout d'Phil

Ms. Camille Gailey Tel. 079 348 49 44

Seehaldenstrasse 65 camille.gailey@ubs.com

8800 Thalwil

Charity organization based in the Philippines helping women to learn to sew and embroider. Selling children's clothes.

C The Cheese Club Tel. 076 412 30 43

Mr. Michael Jones

Postfach 27 mj@cheeseclub.ch

8890 Flums www.cheeseclub.ch

"The Cheese Club imports the very finest British and Irish Farmhouse Cheese and sells them from our on-line store, at regular events and markets around Switzerland and from October 2008 from our private Tasting Room in Thalwil. Sign up for our newsletter to receive invitations to regular workshops and tastings which will include pairing cheese with wine, whisky and English ale, brewed on the premises by Spiffing Ales.

Look out for our new range of Hand Made chutney's, jellies and relishes made in the English Lake District."

D Day Away Zurich Tel. 043 844 3460

Ms.Christine Hawkes hawkeschristine@bluewin.ch

Windeggweg 13

8832 Wilen /Wollerau

Interdenominational group which presents topics helpful to women at women’s breakfast twice a month. Non-profit making Verein

Designer Babes Tel. 044 772 25 39

Mrs. Kim Campbell

Dorfstr. 16 admin@designerbabes.com

8800 Thalwil www.designerbabes.com

Online designer children and baby clothing. Store located in Zurich we stock popular brands like Gymboree and Baby Gap from newborn to 6 years old.

Double Decker Bilingual PreSchool Tel. 043 377 56 00

Mrs. Nathalie Moccetti

Wiesenstr. 9 info@doubledecker.ch

8802 Kilchberg www.doubledecker.ch

Double Decker Bilingual Preschool has two locations: Kilchberg, a pre-school and accredited Kindergarten for children ages 3-6 and Küsnacht, a pre-school meeting the needs of 2-4 year olds. Focussing on the individual needs of each child, we offer programs that stimulate early learning skills in the context of a nurturing, holistic environment.

E EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Mrs. Christina Hurst-Prager Tel. 043 817 81 25

Mittelfeldstr. 23 christinahp@bluewin.ch

8700 Küsnacht www.cranio-eft.ch

Ms. Jennifer Davidson Tel. 044 391 54 04

Neuhausstrasse 20 jenniferdavidson@swissonline.ch

8702 Zollikon www.jenniferdavidson.com

We are two qualified EFT practitioners, each with our own private practice.

EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a remarkable method used to relieve stress, physical pain and negative emotions. It involves tapping with the fingertips on a small number of acupuncture points (no needles). It is swift, simple and highly effective; it can be used with a practitioner and can also be learned and practiced independently. It’s an excellent self-help tool for adults and children—even babies can be profoundly helped by it.

Early Learning Center Tel. 076 510 1710

Desmond and Sandy Frey

Flughofstrasse 41 swisshoneys@hispeed.ch

8152 Glattbrugg

As a Christian organization, at the Early Learning Center our mission is educating children, encouraging parents , and exhorting families with the love of God.

Our vision is to be a childcare agency unlike any other. By providing your child with an entertaining, healthy and safe environment, we can impact his or her life with godly principles at an early age.

F Favouritz Tel. 079 682 06 08

Mrs. Jeanette Domeisen

Löwenplatz 6 smile@favouritz.com

6004 Luzern www.favouritz.com

Favouritz is a design company for children created together with children. We offer themed birthday parties & Party in a box solutions as well as a large range of fashion, books, toys and baby accessories – many featuring the popular Nikoniko figures. The Atelier shop in Luzern & the web shop (www.favouritz.com) also offer a large selection of design products from Bugaboo, Vitra Museum shop, Tau and many Scandinavian fashion brands.

Fructum Vitis Tel. 027 455 04 56

Ms. Heidi Kuonen –Goetz

Postfach info@vinotherapy.ch

3970 Salgesch www.vinotherapy.ch

I produce different products from the grape seeds: oil, flour, peelings, pillows and soap

Flying Teachers

Mrs. Anne Skulicz - jobs & training Tel. 044 350 33 44

Mrs. Andrea Illi - language courses Fax 044 350 33 45

Universitätstrasse 86 office@flyingteachers.ch

8006 Zürich www.flyingteachers.ch

Flying Teachers is a language school which offers tailor-made private + group lessons. It also offers teacher training (Celta, Celtyl, Sveb +Delta) and is an official examination Centre of Telc, Chambre de Commerce and Toefl. But we also do a lot for your children. Coaching – not only languages – but also math, physics + preparatory courses for High School, etc.

G Gemini International School of Schwyz Tel. 055 415 7450

Ms. Caroline Rölli

Wiesenstrasse 24 welcome@gemini-schools.ch

8807 Freienbach www.gemini-schools.ch

Zweisprachige Internationale Privatschule

Pre-School

Kindergarten

Primarschule

Middle School

Gordon Parent Training (GPT) Tel. 041 760 29 86

Mr. Jan van Helden

Schutzengelstr. 34 vanheldenoertig@databaar.ch

6340 Baar

Gordon Parent Training imparts communication skills to strengthen parent-child relationships and bring up responsible children. GPT is part of the world-renowned Gordon Training International, California, a training center for parents, managers and teachers.

Guevarra Fine Foods Tel. 079 433 83 61

Mr. Thomas Wettstein

Hauptstrasse 50 info@guevarracigars.com

5212 Hausen a/A www.guevarracigars.com

We import dried fruits and fruit nectar drinks form the Philippines. We distribute these products through food retailers, Hotel/Restaurant and our website. The products are of high quality and rich in vitamins.

H Harry Kolb Travel Services LTD Tel. 044 715 10 00

Pilgerweg 4 Fax. 044 715 31 37

8802 Kilchberg info@harrykolb.ch

www.harrykolb.ch

Harry Kolb and his team are keen to help you resolve any travel problem you may have. Be it a day or a weekend excursion in Switzerland, a city trip in Europe, an overseas trip to the U.S. or anywhere in the world. You name it and we take care of the rest.

Dr. D. Heller -Dentist Tel. 043 244 8040

Stadelhoferstrasse 42 drheller@drheller.ch

8001 Zürich www.drheller.ch

We are a team of dentists, specialized in orthodontics, esthetic dentistry, implantology & prophylaxis. Our focus are families (both children and adults). We are multilingual (E,F,I,G) and located in the centre of Zürich (Bellevue)

Herbalife Partner – Simone Schmutz Tel. 076 441 14 08

Ms. Simone Schmutz

Buttenaustr. 40 s.schmutz@nuu.selfness.com

8134 Adliswil

Personal wellness-coach for:

“Boutique Herz & Krone is a shop with specialty in Scandinavian design for babies & children between 0-5/10 years. We offer fashion, toys, personalized pacifiers & bottles, Platray for the Stokke chair and many cute and different accessories – also for moms.”

The international Baptist Church of Zurich is an English-speaking, multicultural Christian fellowship located in Rüschlikon, a suburb of Zurich. Our members come from more than 20 countries and represent a wide variety of relisgious backgrounds. IBCZ offers worship services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Our Sunday School terachers use interactive teaching methods to reinforce teachings from the Bible and we offer a nursery for children ages 0 to 3 years to allow parents to enjoy the service. Teen ministry and small bible study groups are available.

The Interactive Teaching Method is an approach to teaching the F.M.Alexander technique with laughtered learning at the heart of its pedagogy. Experiencing a lesson has the effect often describes as a sense of well being and pleasure in movement. Heads ‚float’ and bodies move as they were designed to – with ease and grace. The result of efficiency in movement is a significant saving in energy and time.

The kcc group is a young Swiss company that offers integrated childcare services to families and companies. It aims at helping its customers to find the perfect, individual childcare solution and operates in two business units:

1 . “globesitters” which is a high quality web community to match families and babysitters online easily, safely and fast. The website is available in English and German

2. “globegarden” which will build and operate private and corporate bilingual early learning centers with an international curriculum.

We offer personalized and group intercultural coaching to international individuals or families. We develop a meaningful action plan for achieving personal growth and effectiveness while living in new cultures.

At Lakeside School all class instructions are taught in both English and German. The combinations of local and international teaching concepts shape the bilingual curriculum, which is in accordance to the curriculum guidelines of the Canton of Zürich. The educational goal of Lakeside School is effective communication in both languages and respect and appreciation of other cultures and ideas, without religious or political biases. Language competence is developed in both languages and in all taught subjects. For each grade, there are two teachers, one whose mother language is English and one whose is German. Both languages are not only to be acquired as a means of communication, but also as a means to learn about both cultures.

Little Star Day School is a bilingual day school that offers an individual and professional care with an educational character for Infants, Toddlers, Two`s, Preschool and Kindergarten aged children. At Little Star Day School we adapt our learning environment and our Early Years Curriculum (EYC)® to each child's individual needs. Children are encouraged to make learning experiences and to discover the world around them. Little Star Day School offers a flexible programme for families who would like to expose their child(ren) to a structured routine and prepare them for school.

Baby slings, sale of baby carrying aids, Courses, and lots more concerning babies.

Americas No. 1 for beauty products for the last 12 years. Mary Kay provides great products with the personal touch. Their advanced skin care and beauty options work for individual skin types and unique styles.

Whether you have a baby, toddler or school-aged child and whether you are living in Switzerland for a year or indefinitely, our bi-monthly journal is for you. Mothering Matters offers relevant and interesting articles o many parenting themes and provides information needed by parents that is often hard to find as an English speaker. It lists events for children of all ages, playgroups for small children, and other useful sources and contacts. A year’s subscription costs CHF 33.--. Call or go to our website for a free issue and for more information.

The New Stork Times is a source of information for what’s happening in the world of parenthood, with a focus on Switzerland. Our information is useful for families with children of all ages. It is also a great way for readers to learn about businesses, products, schools, playgroups and happenings of interest in their local areas.

Bilingual babycare, prekindergarten, kindergarten and primary school offering comprehensive program offering integrated local and international curriculum as well as before and afterschool care, holiday care, onsite afterschool classes. Dynamic young school, dedicated staff, welcoming and locally-rooted family community.

International bilingual (Swissgerman, German + English) pre-school & kindergarten. We provide full daycare in the center of Thalwil, using Montessori pedagogical methods. Licensed as Swiss Kindergarten. Starting new english playgroup in Oberrieden as of January 2009.

Peace Foods is a dessert and Food lover’s company, specializing in international gourmet desserts and dedicated to producing all natural foods. Each and every one of our desserts are handmade, using the finest natural ingredients and baked to order.

Phoenix Trading is a UK based company who supplies reasonably priced greeting cards and accessories via a network of independent traders. Ashley Sandy is the representative for Zurich.

The Pie Shop produces handmade savoury pies and pasties as well as sweets like gingerbread chocolate chip cookies and apple pies. All products are made by hand with only the best ingredients.

Polish stoneware is beautiful and functional and is designed for everyday use in your kitchen and throughout your home. The pottery comes in a variety of designs and colors, all of which complement each other well. A uniform color palette in the various patterns allows the collector to easily mix and match patterns. All our pottery is dishwasher safe and can be used in both conventional and microwave ovens.

Priority Home Services offers a friendly, personal handy man and “man with man” service to the English speaking expatriate community living in the central Switzerland, Zurich, Zug and Luzern regions. Services include:

- General home maintenance (including picture and mirror hanging, flat-pack furniture assembly, shelving, lighting, fixtures and fittings, curtain rails)

- Painting and decorating (internal and external painting, touch ups before Move-out including hole filling and refresher paint coat)

- General garden maintenance (including lawn mowing and gate/fencing repair or installation)

www.readysteadyrelocate.com

Tracey Keenan and specialize in assisting newcomers to Zurich, Zug and Luzern with critical information and tips to help families, couples and singles settle in as quickly and smoothly as possible. Corporate seminars and private consultations as well as seasonal public seminars are on offer all year round for all nationalities.

Cards for all occasions and all handmade. Includes 3d decoupage cards and own designed cards for birthdays, babies, children, men, weddings, anniversaries, Xmas, etc. Small leather and wood items, small cushions and aprons.

8800 Thalwil www.spiffing-ales.ch

Spiffing Ales brews British style Real Ales for a dedicated following of discerning beer drinkers from the ex-pat and native communities using only natural ingredients and following CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ales) policies and procedures. Ales are available in 0.5 litre bottles, 5 litre mini-kegs, or 25 litre Firkins. We will brew to order for parties and events. Order now for our Christmas Ale - the limited edition Desperate Dan Imperial Stout.

Follows a dynamic and balanced curriculum based on the PYP and MYP Programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Is a conveniently located day school, offering extended hours and easily reached by school bus, private or public transport.

Is staffed with highly motivated teachers that respond to each child’s specific needs.

stedtnitz.design your life. GmbH Tel. 044 341 32 30
Ms. Isabella Friedrich Fax 044 341 32 63

Comprehensive evaluations for children, diagnostic work for learning issues. Career counselling for adolescents.
Special expertise in the following areas:

Swiss News is a monthly newsmagazine for the English-speaking community. We cover nation-wide politics, news, business, what’s going on, culture and tourism so they know what is going on in Switzerland. We aim to unlock the door to this beautiful, fascinating country.

"Froschkönig" is a bilingual ( English and High-German) daily kindergarten in Kilchberg. We provide day care/nursery facilities and school-age (after school) care.

We sell high quality 18kt gold jewellery with diamonds or pearls. The quality is of the highest standard and with a low price tag to satisfy our customers. We also sell children’s watches as gift sets. All our products can be viewed and ordered on-line: www.taylorjewellery.com

Teddy’s House is a bilingual playschool (English and German). We offer a wide variety of learning experiences for children from 1 to 5, such as cooking/backing classes, intensive English lessons, German classes and many creative projects. We also provide a very stimulating environment for children to play and grow together.

Portrait Photography of children and families in an informal and natural style, no fuss by one of Europe’s leading portrait photographers. Black and white printed portraits a speciality.

Quality English Books for Children of all ages with a strong educational focus. We have a complete range of over 1000 titles that young readers simply adore, from baby books to biology, first learning to fabulous fiction.

The Women’s Activity Club (WAC) is an international, multicultural organization for women + their families. We run a successful preschool with programs for 2-5 year olds called “The Learning Tree School”. We currently have over 200 members at our Club based in Uster.

Zurich International School is a co-educational international day school in the Zurich area for students ages 3 to 18. ZIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Over 1300 students from more then 45 countries attend ZIS at one of the school’s five campuses: Upper School in Adliswil, Middle School in Kilchberg, Lower School in Wadenswil, Early Childhood Center in Kilchberg and a newly opened Lower School in Baden. ZIS is committed to excellence in the education and personal growth of every student. The students in the Upper School can choose between taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). These diplomas qualify students for entrance to universities worldwide. Zurich International School is one of the few schools worldwide to offer both programs.

10/29/08