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   Abu Dhabi Womens Group

28 April 2011

Member update

Last week, Rhonda Walker displayed her gorgeous photography (see her website if you missed it), and this week Emily Moore from www.2getthere.eu will be our guest on Monday (possibly Tue as well) talking to us about Masdar City's PRT systems (aka the bubble cars) - should be interesting! And don't forget about Masdar's first Market Day this Friday (details on left below).

:) Marcia

Tidbit of the week 

Abu Dhabi will be getting a few new stores over the next couple of years! Sharaf DG just opened its first Abu Dhabi store at Abu Dhabi Mall this month, Marks & Spencer will be opening at Dalma Mall (soon we hope!), and you may have already noticed the new signage for Marks & Spencer at Marina Mall (taking over part of the old Ikea space) - no confirmed opening dates as yet. Waitrose has announced it will be opening a small supermarket in the Al Raha Beach development later this year, while House of Fraser will be opening at the Central Market Souq next year.

WANTED: English educators

"Les Fanfans Nursery" is now recruiting for Sept 2011, and are looking for English native educators for age groups 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4. Applicants must be qualified in early childhood education and will care for a group of up to 15 children with help of their assistants. Working hours will be 8am-1.30pm Sun-Thur, with flexible timings for mothers during their children's school holidays. Interested? Send your CV to info@lesfanfans.com 

Love reading?

Abu Dhabi National Libraries are opening several new branches by the end of this year, many of them right in time to escape the hot summer months! The first to open is expected to be a 4 storey branch on the Corniche, then Abu Dhabi Mall, Mazyad Mall and Al Raha Mall. See article for details.

F1 tickets go on sale today!

This year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix will be held from 11-13 Nov. Ticket pricing is the same as last year, and if you buy before 31 May you'll get an Earlybird discount of 20%. See website for info

Art exhibition / sale

28 Apr- 2 May @ Cafe Arabia - New artwork by Abu Dhabi Art Squad. For more info contact Bruce Hill by email or call 050 6815520.

5 May @ Mangrove Village - With 7 different artists promoting their paintings, jewellery, fashion & beauty products, there's bound to be something for everyone! See attached flier.

Vet's corner 

Roxy is about 8 weeks old and ready for a forever home! She's very cuddly and playful - the perfect pet. She's currently at the German Vet Clinic - please pass on her details - there must be someone who can give her a loving home!  And of course don't forget our group gets a discount on annual vaccinations at GVC!

This gorgeous kitty was recently found by one of our members in the Etihad Plaza area - he's healthy (likely lost his loving family), loves lap sitting and is probably 1-2 years old. If he's yours, or you'd like to adopt him, please contact Karen on 050 2641011 or 02 5561071.

Fore!! Everything golf...

NEW!! Saadiyat midweek membership packages Play as much golf (and use the practice range) as you like from Sun-Wed (excl public holidays) for an awesome rate! Full details in attached flier.
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NEW!! Yas Links Academy summer offers - Including a 5 month academy membership for only 1500dhs, plus numerous special offers on coaching. See attached for details. 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Ladies golf mornings are held every Thurs from 7.30 at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Cost is 95dhs per lesson, including  tea/coffee/biscuits after the lesson. There is one golf pro per 6 ladies, and 3 levels of lessons are available, from brand new beginner to those working toward handicaps. There is also a group of ladies that generally play after the lessons, at the discounted rate of 200dhs/9 holes. Please let Jacqueline know by email if you'd like to join the lessons or play a round after.
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Saadiyat monthly ladies improver event- play 9 holes at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club then have lunch after! Meet at 9.15 for coffee & warmup on the range, then 10am shotgun start followed by buffet lunch. Cost  is 290dhs per person (190dhs for Abu Dhabi Golf Club members). The inaugural event was held last Wed and was a fabulous day - the next events are below. email Jacqueline if you'd like to play!
Wed, 25 May
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Yas Links Ladies Nine & Dine Nights - par 3 + dinner Held every alternate Wed night (starting 12 Jan) from 5pm, the Nine & Dine Nights offer a rollup clinic with a pro (optional) from 5-6 or beginners clinic from 6-7 plus 9 holes on the Par 3 Acamedy Course (with prizes!) and dinner buffet after! Cost is 125dhs per person (incl rental equipment if required). For more info and to book call the Golf Club on 02 810 7777.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Yas Links ladies par 3 golf day - This event is aimed at getting new players out on the course in a friendly & supportive environment. Cost is 185dhs including morning tea, rental equipment & lunch.  Meet at 9.15 for coffee & warmup on the range, then teeoff with a 10am shotgun start. Please email Jacqueline or call on 050 1328062 if you're interested - bookings essential. If you can't make this one, the next events will be:
Wed, 11 May 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Abu Dhabi Golf Club ladies weekday special rate - play the Garden 9 hole course for only 150dhs/person including shared cart. For more info and bookings, contact the club directly on 02 5588990 

Jacqueline Wood (Abu Dhabi Womens Group) 050 1328062
Marcia Davidson (Khalifa Living) 050 1254289
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