U.S. Presidential Debate Showing

6:00pm Wednesday, September 11, 2024

It’s the day after the debate in the U.S. but who is going to stay up that late in Spain to watch it live?? And who wants to rely only on the media coverage? Watch and discuss with the international community in Madrid!

Register here:

https://www.iie.es/reservar-evento/?event_id=62241

This is a non-partisan event - All are welcome!

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The American Club of Madrid (ACM) is posting this event on behalf of Democrats Abroad (DA) and the International Institute (IIE).  ACM and IIE are non-partisan entities, and the event does not represent any political views

Important Notes:

ACM is supporting the dissemination of this activity. ACM / DA / IIE do not represent the views or discussions held during the Presidential Debate

DA is a volunteer organization and is not allowed to comment on Foreign Policy

Discussions on domestic issues will not be allowed during the open discussion section

The open discussion is hosted by the DA but does not in any way represent DA and those opinions stated during the discussion are personal and not on behalf of the organization

We're kicking off fall with a cozy cata de vinos! 

We'll be tasting 5 monovarietal (single grape) wines accompanied by tasty hors d'oeuvres. The educational part will be in English by Nacho, sommelier and owner of Vinalium Cuzco. 

Space is super limited - Just 12 spots - Register Online

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 8pm - 22€

Join Us!

September Happy Hour 

Novotel Azotea

Calle de O'Donnell, 53, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid

Free for ACM Members!

ACM Member Guests €10 (registered together)

Non-Members €15

Join Us!

Cercedilla - Siete Picos - Puerto de la Fuenfria Loop

Sunday, October 6, 2024

June's hike got washed out so we're back for it in October!

Registration will open once our details (below) are fully reconfirmed

We will be heading to the mountains for a slightly more strenuous hike than our May hike. This trip will take us to Cercedilla, where we'll hike up to the second of the Siete Picos, a short range of small granite peaks with views of the surrounding mountains and Madrid. Then we'll pass through collado ventoso and Puerto de la Fuenfria before descending back down to Cercedilla. 

Please note that this is an intermediate level hike and has a round trip distance of about 20 km (12 miles) and ascent/descent of about 1100m (3600 ft), with some short areas of steep ascent/descent. Those that come should have an adequate fitness level. Kids 14+ are welcome to join if they are able to keep up with the group. Dogs are also welcome if they have experience with hikes of at least moderate difficulty.

How we'll get there: 

• We will meet at the Chamartín Cercanías station at 8:00 am to grab the 8:10am train to Cercedilla, or feel free to board the same train from a different stop. Round trip ticket price should be €6-10 depending on which station you board from (free with abono joven). 
• If you are traveling with a dog, they are welcome on Cercanías but must travel with a muzzle.
• If you prefer to drive, you can meet us at the Cercanías station in Cercedilla at around 9:30 am (the earlier the better as parking fills up in Cercedilla). 
• Estimated hiking time including stops for lunch and photos is approximately 6-8 hours.
• We hope to catch the 18:30 train back to Madrid depending on our hiking speed, and be back by Estimated time back in Madrid by 19:30h. If we have time after the hike, we may stop for a drink on a terrace in Cercedilla before heading back. 

Technical details: 

• Round trip distance of about 20 km (12 miles) and ascent/descent of about 1100m (3600 ft), with some short areas of steep ascent/descent.
• Some flat, wide dirt paths, some single track paths, and some rocky areas 

What to bring:

• 1.5-2 L water
• Sandwich for lunch and any additional snacks or drinks you might like
• Comfortable clothes trail shoes or hiking boots
• Trekking poles if you'd like to use them for areas of steep ascent/descent
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Insurance is not included. It's possible to arrange individually or we are happy to direct you to a provider of "seguro de aventuras" for the day. 

It’s our annual General Assembly!

The Bylaws say we have to do it, so we make it fun

Come find out more about the inner-workings of the ACM!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 7pm

+Drinks and Snacks!