Tuesday, 24th January 2012

Our speaker this week is Chef Paul Ryan who has trained and worked in Ireland, Scotland, Australia as well as touring the world with F1, and is now working here in Dubai.  He will be demonstrating tasty canapés, salads and starters to inspire us.  If you would like Chef Paul to answer a specific question for you, please email your questions to us at ranches.ladies@gmail.com before 24th.

Group News

•  Happiness Group will meet on 23rd of January.
• The Ranches Ladies Scottish Dancers will be doing a demo  at the golfclub Burn’s Supper on 26th Jan.  Ranches Ladies are offered tickets at member’s prices.  Please see website for more details.
•  We are still looking for a leader for the Gardening Group please contact ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you are interested.

Other News

• UK trained acupuncturist Martine Nates will talk to us about the Wisdom of Chinese Medicine and ways to Nourish your Life.  She is looking for 5 volunteers for ear acupuncture.  See Janet this Tuesday if you are interested.  For more information, please see  www.synergyctrdubai.com.
• Blood donation - Dubai is urgently in need of all blood groups, please seriously consider donating, just follow this link for more information  http://www.dohms.gov.ae/En/facilities/specialitycenters/dubaiblooddonationcentre/pages/default.aspx.
• Check out our Special Discount page for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 17th of January 2012

Our speaker this week is Tina from Live’ly who will talk to us about nutrition for women, nutrition for disease prevention, and as a back up, kitchen hygiene.

Charity News

• A Middle Eastern Charity Lunch is being held on 18th January 2012, see website  for further details.
• We have moved our Garage Sale from 27th of Jan to 3rd Feb, see website for further details.

Group News

Trips News

Additional trips have been scheduled, please see the website for more details.

Other News

• British Acupuncturist, Martine Nates, will talk to us about the many applications of acupuncture.  If you have a particular issue, and would like to volunteer to be treated, please contact Janet or Fay at the meeting on Tuesday.  For more information please see 0ur website for more details.
• Piper urgently required for the Burn’s Supper on 26th Jan.  Call Carole on 050 8369674 or email  ranches.ladies@gmail.com.
• We urgently need someone who can play the piano for Mary Bownes who is singing ”My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose at the Burn’s Supper at the golfclub on 26th Jan.  We can supply a keyboard if needed. Call Carole on 050 8369674 or email  ranches.ladies@gmail.com.
• Blood donation - Dubai is urgently in need of all blood groups, please seriously consider donating, just follow this link for more information  http://www.dohms.gov.ae/En/facilities/specialitycenters/dubaiblooddonationcentre/pages/default.aspx.
• Check out our Special Discount page for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 10th of January 2012

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our speaker for Tuesday the 10th has had to cancel.  Our President, Carole Binbrek, will step in with a presentation which is bound to entertaining.

Charity News

• Raffle will be held at our Tuesday Coffee Morning for our charity to support kids school fee in Ajman.

Group News

• Poetry is on Monday afternoon at 2.30 at Carole’s place. The topic is humorous poems.  Come along and have  a fun afternoon. 
• The Ranches Ladies Scottish Dancers will be doing a demo  at the golfclub Burn’s Supper on 26th Jan.  Ranches Ladies are offered tickets at member’s prices.  Please see website for more details.

Other News

• Blood donation - Dubai is urgently in need of all blood groups, please seriously consider donating, just follow this link for more information  http://www.dohms.gov.ae/En/facilities/specialitycenters/dubaiblooddonationcentre/pages/default.aspx.
• Welcome to Barbara Livingstone who joins us as Trips Co-ordinator.
• Check out our Special Discount page for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 3rd of January 2012

Come along and catch up with your friends after the New Year, enjoy coffee and snacks and make new friends.  No Speaker. 

Other News

• We would like to welcome our new Trips Coordinator Barbara Livingston.  Please say hello to Barbara at our meeting on Tuesday.   Thanks Barbara for taking on this position with Ranches Ladies.
• Check out our Member News and Special Discount pages for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 13th December 2011

Christmas Party in the Baker Finch Room.  Entry from 9.15. Programme starts at 10am.  Wear Christmas colours.  Please see website for more details.

Charity News

We made 2100 dhs on our Garage/Bake sale of 9th Dec.  Special thanks to Bela for hosting it at her place & always there for her kind help.  Thanks to Yvonne for her great generous baking & Hanadi , Nada & their lovely daughters & Qamar for helping us setting up & selling to generate funds.

Group News

•  Happiness Group will meet on 12th. Bring a book that makes you happy.
• The last Spa trip for this year will be on 15th. Come and try a strawberry facial.

Help Needed

Help needed – Trips Co-ordinator needed.  Help will be given with ideas. Next trip already planned.  If interested contact Carole at ranches.ladies@gmail.com.

Other News

• Check out our Member News and Special Discount pages for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.
• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our members.  Next meeting after this week is Tuesday, 3rd Jan.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 6th December 2011

Our speaker this week is Lynda Shepherd who will entertain us with her talk – Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.  We shall also have our charity raffle today!

Tuesday 13th December – Please join us for a fun and festive morning.   Two wonderful ladies have come forward to put on this morning – please support them by turning up in Christmas colours. The program will start earlier that day – check post the next Sunday.It will be the last coffee morning of 2011!

We would like to thank Heather Finlayson our trips coordinator who  is stepping down in this capacity,  she has taken a part-time position in the area.    Thankfully Heather will continue to be our Ranches Ladies Vice President.    Thank you  Heather for everything you have done for the club and the ladies who have enjoyed the trips you have taken us on.  You have done an amazing job!!  Good luck in your new adventure!!

Charity News

• Our charity garage sale will be held on Friday 9th December from 8:30 am -10:30 am at Villa 12 Street 9, Saheel Gate 2.  Dropoff items for the garage sale is December 7th and 8th at the above address.  Please see the website for more details. 
• Volunteers are needed for our charity garage sale on Friday, 9th December.  Contact Sadaf, see website for details.

Group News

• Book Group 1 will meet on Sunday, 11th of December at 10:45 am at the golf club restaurant.
• The Happiness Group will meet on Monday, 12th of December.
•  A Spa trip will be on 15th of December.
• The Scrapbooking group will meet starting 9.00 am instead of 9.30 am.
• Book Group 2 will meet on Wednesday, 7th December at 1:00 pm.

Help Needed

We are looking for a Trips Coordinator.  If interested contact Carole at ranches.ladies@gmail.com.

Other News

• Check out our Member News and Special Discount pages for special news and amazing deals for Ranches Ladies members!!
• Don’t forget to stop at  our “Notice Board” at the Tuesday Morning Coffee meetings to see special upcoming events for members.

See you Tuesday

Tuesday, 29th November 2011

Fashion Mix Party Event this Tuesday where 4 fashion houses will showcase their clothing, along with wonderful jewellery from Denise and Hayet.  Come at 9.15am for 10am programme!  Members and house guests only! Opportunity to buy the fashions!  See website for more details.

Charity News

• Garage Sale is going to be at Bela s’ Villa -12 , St -9 Gate 2 on Friday the 9th of Dec.   Her cell is 0504590972 ‘ drop off ‘ 7th & 8th of Dec. See website for more details.
• Thanks to Aurelie Sierre for hosting the  Realm of the Indian Ocean charity lunch. 1,300 dir was raised.
• The Charity Bazaar raised 10,900 dir for our charity Al Ihsan.  Thanks to Hayet and all who helped her.

Trip News

• Still some places left for Thursday 1st December – Pergolas restaurant, Al Murooj Rotana. Come and join us for an Italian themed meal on the terrace. AED179 all inc. AED 50 deposit to Linda Ross or Kay Hughes on Tuesday please.

Other News

• Tuesday 13th December – Please join us for a fun and festive morning.  We are downstairs in the restaurant so we can accommodate more tables.  Two wonderful ladies have come forward to put on this morning – please support them by turning up in Christmas colours. The program will start earlier that day – check post the Sunday before. It will be the last coffee morning of 2011!

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 22nd November 2011

This weeks speaker is Basra Haider, an internationally renowned makeup artist, who will  demonstrate  on a few lucky Ranches Ladies volunteers new makeup tips and how to apply a party look in a hurry. Great raffle! Two lucky ladies will walk away with goody bags full of high-end worth of makeup!

Trips News

• Sunday 27th November – Crate and Barrel, Mirdiff City Mall – festive table displays, cupcakes and discounts. AED 20 – Last chance on Tuesday, payment also due. See our website for more details.
• Thursday 1st December-  Pergolas – Al Murooj Rotana – Italian night on the terrace AED 179 inc. List on Tuesday AED 50 deposit due Tuesday 29th latest.  For upcoming trips please see our website.

Charity News

• Charity lunch Wednesday Nov 23 from 11am – 1pm.  The theme is “Realm of the Indian Ocean”.   Please see our website for more details.
• The Ranches Ladies Charity Bazaar raised 10.900 for our charity Al Ihsan in Ajman.
• The winning raffle tickets from the bazaar are on the website under Member’s News and under Charity.  You have until Tuesday to claim your prize.  For more details please see our website.

Group News

• The Happiness Group meets tomorrow at 2.30 at Carole’s.  Bring something from your wall and talk about it.

Tuesday 15th November 2011

This week we will  not have a speaker as we are having the Ranches Ladies Bazaar. Tell all your friends! Come along to our very popular Christmas bazaar. See a great range of gifts, jewellery, cards, clothing and much much more! Enjoy coffee and socialize!

Charity News

Garage needed for Garage Sale 1st Friday in Dec.  Apply to gmail ranches.ladies@gmail.com or talk to Sadaf at any meeting.

Group News 

• Spa trip on 17th of November at Balance Spa, lunch included.
• Book Group 1 will meet on 20th of November.
• Happiness Project Group will meet on the 21st of November.

See you Tuesday!!

Tuesday, 08th November 2011

Eid Mubarak to all our Moslem members and their families

There will not be a meeting this Tuesday 8th November due to Eid al-Adha

 Other News:

Trips News:

Thursday 1st December (rearranged date)   Pergolas – Italian night,  aed 179 inc. there will be a sign-up list at the next meeting on 15th Nov, AED 50 deposit.         

Sunday 27th November, Crate and Barrel Christmas table dressing, aed 20, there will be a sign-up list at the next meeting on 15th Nov

Help Needed:

Sadaf would like an assistant to organise the monthly raffle.  Apply to ranches.ladies at gmail.com or talk Sadaf or Carole at the bazaar.

See you Tuesday 15th