Ranches Ladies Newsletter
RL Tuesday Social Morning
Dear Ranches Ladies
RL has been getting a lot of excellent advice and guidance from the Community Development Authority which we have been sharing with you on FaceBook. Here is a brief digest of what we have been told
Continuation of Street Sterilisation
The nightly curfew from 8pm to 6am will continue until Saturday whilst the street sterilisation programme has been extended. The curfew is being enforced and you must not leave your homes without a permit between those hours.
To All BRITS In The UAE
If at any point you need to return to the UK urgently / for an emergency then please email: uaeconsular.escalations@fco.gov.uk
with the following details: Full name, passport number, visa status (tourist or resident), contact details, details of your particular circumstance
RL Members over 60 Years Old
You ought to have received a message from the RL committee asking you to respond to a request for information from the CDA. If you are over 60 years old we ask you please to complete the questionnaire, if you haven’t already done so, and return it to us.
The CDA guidance for over 60s is:
In the interest of your health and safety the Community Development Authority calls on the Senior Citizens to commit to stay at home and avoid going outside and advice to take into account social distancing during this period. To request medical assistance, contact the Dubai Health Authority on 800342, and for any other support and inquiries call Community Development Authority
Licensing Department Regulatory and Licensing Sector
T: +9714 4299 888 | F: +9714 4299 886
www.cda.gov.ae | srl@cda.gov.ae
Community Development Authority CDA
We would like to share the opportunity to support the national efforts, be part of the volunteering team that supports our DHA medical and administrative team, which form the front line in the current challenge that we face and will overcome together.
Note: After registering in the volunteering platform, please visit “upcoming events” page regularly to check for volunteering opportunities as they become available
Volunteers should be 18 years old and above
For inquiries, please send an email to: Volunteer@dha.gov.ae
Commercial Activities Closures
From Wednesday 25th March all commercial activities have ceased except Pharmacies, Supermarkets, cooperatives and Grocery Stores. Many services can still be accessed online
RL Circles News
Please contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com with your pictures, suggestions and activities
Suggested Activities
RL Challenge set by Jackie
Jackie’s granddaughter has challenged her to learn this dance routine from youtube. Perhaps we could challenge all RL to learn it and then when things get back to normal we can all do it at our first meeting. Click on the link below to see the dance
The Yoga Circle
Mariana’s yoga group usually meets every Monday and Thursday but while classes are on hold you can still carry on keeping fit ! Mariana is live streaming her yoga exercises. Check out this link to join in at home
Here is the new event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2458192011111567/
The Pilates Circle
Phillipa, the Pilates Circle leader, has kindly shared these Pilates exercises and will send another set next week. They are easy to do at home!
Keep moving!
The Literary Lunch circle’s next book is The Other Half of Augusta Hope by Joanna Glen
If the circle is unable to meet as planned on 15th April due to the current restrictions, Karen will be organising telephone discussions in pairs.
The Book Circle
Book circle are also reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles ready for their next meeting in April. We hope to be able to meet by then but if not we will discuss remotely.
Anyone else who is reading or has already read the book is welcome to send their comments to Jackie at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com and she will collate and share
Happy reading!
The Poetry Circle
Carole the Poetry Circle leader has selected these lyrics by Foy Vance
The Art Circle
The Art circle are keeping in touch on social media and have been producing some lovely pictures
Discounts
Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners. Please support local businesses and use your discount card as often as you can
Important Info
Please remember, you need to be a current member of Ranches Ladies to join any of our Circles, attend our trips or claim your discounts. If you know anyone who would like to join Ranches Ladies please bring them on a Tuesday morning and see our website How To Join Our Membership
Email: ranches.ladies@gmail.com Website: www.arabianranchesladies.com
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