ADWG newsletter

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Attachments: &= nbsp; Zen spa summer specials.docx; ramadan info.doc; Souk Qaryat al Beri newsletter July 2011.d= oc; Map_to_PartiPerfect_from_Corniche.pdf; PartiPerfect's Summer Cooking Classe= s 17 July-28 July.docx

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WHAT'S ON?

Coffee morning guests

TBC

Upcoming outings/events

3 Aug – = Lunch at Pregos, Beach Rotana. Cost 145dhs =

10 Aug – = Buffet lunch at Jing Asia, Crowne Plaza (Yas). Cost 125dhs=

17 Aug –= Lunch at Ginger’s, Park Rotana. Cost 145dhs=

7 Dec – Xmas lunch at Teatro, Park Rotana. Cost is = 195dhs (same as last year) for full luncheon.

Out & about town

30 Jun-30 Jul – Summer in Abu Dhabi Festival at ADNEC. With 4 halls hosting cartoon characters, l= ots of activities and shows, it’s a great way to keep the kids entertained! There’s even a circus school! For more info on s= hows and ticketing, go to website= .

12-21 Jul – Liwa Date Festival The festival showcases local heritage and focuses on date growing and types. With cooking competitions, a traditional souq and kids activities, there’s something for everyone! More info online

9-30 Aug – Ramadan & Eid Festival at ADNEC. More on webs= ite

14-17 Sep-Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition at ADNEC. With a designated heritage area, camel auctions, saluki beauty contests, art competitions and traditional hunting and equestrian activities, this is a great way to learn more about local traditions! See website for = more info

27 Sep-1 Oct – Chic Lady Show See webs= ite for more info

29 Sep – The Pink Ladies BRAS (Breast Research, Awareness & Screening) annual ball at Crowne Plaza, Yas Island. More details TBC

13-22 Oct – Abu Dhabi Film Festival more info on = website=

19 Oct-28 Feb 2012 – Emirati Expressions exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat will feature works by Emirati photographerscollaborating with one of the world’s most renow= ned photographers, Stephen Shore. More info on website

11-13 Nov – Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yas Island. More = info on website

2= 0 July 2011

Member update

Hi everyone! We had a pretty good turnout out at our charity golf warehouse sale last week, a= nd raised approx 800dhs for the Br= eakthrough Charity (which will go toward breast cancer research & educatio= n). Thanks to everyone who promoted the event or came along!

Just a couple of admin updates this week…

· &n= bsp; Changes to Monday coffee mornings f= or Aug: Ramadan will be starting next month, so for the Khalifa ladies, next Monday will be at Hippy Chic (as per normal), then will be= at Barranca’s, Yas Links for all of August. Cost will be 45dhs for drinks & morning tea buffet. (No changes to Tue coffee mornings dur= ing Ramadan)

· &n= bsp; Lunches during Ramadan: = Please let Jacqueline know asap if you’d like to attend any (or all!) of= the lunches (see left side for details), as she needs to confirm numbers for the bookings.

· &n= bsp; Newsletters will be fortnightly for= the rest of summer as there’s not as much going on around town, and = many of our members are away!

Also, we’re still asking for volunteers, either for during summer or after as Jacqueline & I have now reached the point where we need some help:<= /span>

1.Graphic artist/designer – we = need some assistance creating a logo design

2.Coffee mornings – because we can’t always make the coffee mornings due to travel or other commitments, we need to put together a roster of happy helpers for both= the Mon/Tue mornings.

Neither of these will be particularly time consuming, so please email back if yo= u can help out!

:) Marcia

Tidbit of the week

Ramadan will start on 1^st August and will continue for 29-30 days (dates will be confirmed when the new moon is actually sighted). Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims consider this whole month as a blessed month. They fa= st during the days of this month and make special prayers at night. People also give more charity and do extra righteous deeds. Also, in this Holy Month, The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation of Al-Q= ur'an (in one of the last ten odd nights of Ramzan). Ramazan / Ramadhan is the month of celebration as well as the month of discipline and self-contro= l.

Attached are some guidelines and advice about Ramadan – we thought it was worth sharing, especially if this is your fir= st Ramadan, or as a reminder for those who have been here awhile!

Still here & have bored kids? =

Check out Abu D= habi Kidz – the online resource for parents. There’s info ab= out what’s on over summer here is Abu Dhabi, plus lots of other usefu= ll stuff!

Also check out t= he Summer in Abu Dhabi Festival (see left side for more details)

Summer bazaar & more at Souk

There are lots of things happening over the next few months at the Souk Qaryat al Beri (between = the bridges). See attached newsletter for more info.

ADFF journalism workshop
NISI MASA, a European network of young cinema professionals and enthusiasts, is currently seeking 7 aspiring film critics and 1 photographer – all between the ages of 18 and 35 – to participate in the workshop, to be held in conjunction with the fifth A= bu Dhabi Film Festival from 13-22 October.

Entries close 15^th August – for more in= fo, see the Abu Dhabi Week = article

Saadiyat golf challenge 27 July

The format will be different for this month’s Saadiyat monthly ladies improver event, taking into account the fact that summer is well & truly here! This month’s event will be a best ball stableford, and you can choose = to play either 9 or 18 holes. Teeoff time will be 8am to try and avoid the worst of the heat. Cost is 290dhs (incl lunch) or 90dhs for members.

Please let Jacqueline k= now asap if you’d like to participate!

For sale

ADWG Ladies golf

ADWG Ladies Golf is a sub-group of ADWG, focused purely on golf (as the name indicates!). The= re is a separate mailing list and newsletter, and a number of regular even= ts - weekly golf mornings with lessons for every level, weekly play & monthly golfing events at Yas Links, Saadiyat and other clubs. If you’d like to find out more, contact Jacqueline and ask to = be added to the mailing list!

Jacqueline Wood 050 1328062 info@abudhabiwomensgroup.com=
Marcia Davidson 050 1254289 newsletter@abudhabiwom= ensgroup.com