Are you...

• New to the DC area due to relocation and need practical tips and information to help you get settled into your new life here?
• In dire need of getting out of your house or your office to meet new people and make new friends?
• Looking for family-friendly weekly activities and/or social events just for yourself?
• A person with an International spirit who would like to meet women from all over the world, or give your family the chance to be exposed to other cultures?

Then come and join us!

You can join IWG by completing the application form  and sending it together with check to our IWG Volunteers and Members Coordinator. If you prefer, you can also register with IWG when attending one of our activities: the Morning Coffee held every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm, our Monthly Social Evenings, or the Art and Movement Group on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. You are always welcome to attend any of our events or activities to try for yourself prior to making the membership decision.

Is there any fee involved?

Members joining IWG pay a year’s membership fee of $25 if they are related to the NIH (member or spouse is an NIH employee) or $30 if not related to the NIH. The membership is valid from July 1st of the registration year through the end of the following year. Membership fees are non refundable. The annual membership fee may be reduced and prorated quarterly for new members joining IWG after December.

When you join IWG...

You also become a member of R&W (Recreation & Welfare Association) of NIH and receive a R&W membership card. With your card, you and your family can enjoy special discounts and benefits from R&W for many products and services. For further information on the R&W benefits, please visit their web page or find out about specials through the monthly R&W Newsletter.