19th September 2021

Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Happy Sunday morning Ranches Ladies!

Wishing you a great week ahead.

1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022

Expo 2020 Dubai begins in just 12 days!

Tickets are on sale now to this long awaited event, the largest to ever take place in the Arab World with participants from 191 nations. Multi-day and season passes also offer great value for multiple visits.

Entry is free for kids and youth up to 17 years, students, senior citizens 60 years+, and people of determination.

Don’t miss it.

https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en

Tuesday Mornings

Sadly, we do not yet have approval to restart our regular Tuesday social mornings, we will let you know if this changes.

In the meantime, some RL members and potential new members are meeting informally for coffee at LARTE restaurant in Studio One Hotel on Tuesday mornings from 10.30 – 11.30am.

Our website is http://www.arabianranchesladies.com and you can find us on FB and Instagram as Ranches Ladies

If you have any items for the newsletter please send to arladiesdubai@gmail.com

Membership Renewals

Thank you to all who have already renewed their membership for the year September 2021- August 2022. If you have not yet renewed, please do this as soon as possible.

You can get more information and download the form on the membership section of our website: Ranches Ladies Membership and Renewals

Renewals and new memberships are being done during September at LARTE, Studio One Hotel, on Tuesday mornings from 10.30-11.30am. Please bring the renewal form and a copy of your Emirates ID.

If you would like to find out more, or to join the Ranches Ladies Whatsapp group if you are a member, please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

RL Circles News

Activities this month

Click here for Circles Calendar for September.

Yoga Circle

Mariana is restarting yoga teaching on Mondays and Thursdays 8.30am. Venue and fee to be confirmed. The format will be 60 minutes of yoga and 30 minutes for tea and snacks.

Contact circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Quilters Circle

Ranches Ladies Quilters are a group within Ranches Ladies who love creating with quilting, sewing and embroidery.

Monthly meetings are on the third Sunday of the month, starting today – 19th September. Meetings are currently online until further notice.

The Quilters will be doing activities, such as the ‘block of the month’ and inviting local and international quilting experts, to share their work and teach different techniques.

There is an additional membership fee to cover meetings and materials for Ranches Ladies Quilters. You are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding if you would like to join.

For more information, contact Vidhya at thequilterscircle@gmail.com

French Circle

For those who know some basic French but would like to improve and learn more, join the French Circle on Sundays from 10am. The venue varies.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, meet on Thursday mornings to learn new techniques and create beautiful paintings. The venue may vary.

If you would like to join them please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Literary Lunch Circle

The Literary Lunch Circle meet on the third Monday of the month for lunch to discuss a book they have read.

They are currently reading ‘Both of You’ by Adele Parks, a shocking, immersive thriller about disappearing women, dark secrets and toxic relationships. It will be discussed tomorrow, Monday 20th September.

All are welcome.

To find out the book for next month or more information, please email Karen: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Book Circle

The Book Club meet on the third Sunday of each month at 10am.

The current book is ‘A Fall of Marigolds’ by Susan Meissner, a compelling, inspirational novel about love and acceptance. It will be discussed today, Sunday 19th September.

All are welcome to join for future meetings.

Contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more details

Circles restarting in October

Walking Fitness Circle

The walking circle is planning to restart on 4th October, when hopefully the weather will be starting to cool down. We meet at 7.30am outside Arabian Ranches 1 retail centre main entrance. We walk for approximately one hour at a moderate, but not too slow pace, stopping back at the retail centre for coffee afterwards.


No special equipment required – just normal trainers, maybe a cap or hat and a small bottle of water.

Please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com fro more information.

Gardening Circle

The gardening circle are also planning to get outside in the garden, restarting in October. What better way to beat the COVID blues than seeing new life springing up! 

Our program usually includes visits to nurseries, interesting gardens and parks and occasionally talks by circle members on various aspects of gardening. 

We also share gardening information and sometimes photos of our successes! Whether you have green fingers or not, everyone is welcome.   

Email Jackie at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more.

Mahjongg Circle

The Mahjongg Circle are hoping to restart playing on Mondays from 10am from October.

Please contact Sharon for up to date information. Email: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Cinema Circle

The cinemas circle are planning to restart on Monday mornings from October. We usually meet at Vox cinema, Mall of the Emirates (provided there’s something good to see!) and follow the film with coffee and cake/lunch.

To find out more:

email: ranchesladiescinema@gmail.com

or circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Uni mums Circle

Uni mums is for those with kids at, or soon leaving for, university. They meet up for socialising and support.

Email: Marina at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Ideas for new circles

Beginners French or Arabic

Rana Nazer would like to offer two new circles – Beginners French and Arabic. Day and time to be decided, but possibly 8.30am on Thursdays or 9-10am/10-11am on Tuesdays.

If interested please contact Jackie at: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Genealogy

Are you interested in researching your family tree? Carole would like to start a genealogy circle, if there are others interested.

If interested please contact Jackie at: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Storytelling

What’s your story? A storyteller circle would involve ladies meeting to share experiences and stories on a given prompt.

If interested please contact Jackie at: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Poetry Circle

The poetry circle previously met on the last Monday afternoon of the month (pre-COVID) to read and discuss poems on a particular theme. Due to some members leaving Dubai, they are now down in numbers.

If you are interested in joining the poetry circle, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

If you have a different hobby or interest and would like to start a new circle, please let us know.

Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information on any circles.

Studio One Hotel

Larte Italian Restaurant, in Studio One Hotel, has a new family brunch, every Friday from 1-4pm. Or get the girls together for a ladies night on Tuesdays, or pizza on Wednesdays.

Discounts

Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners.

Take a look at the discounts section on the website for up to date information.

Some discounts are highlighted below.

The Nail Spa


Nail & Beauty Salon
15% discount – Sunday to Wednesday only
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 600 544 001
http://www.thenailspa.com

The Works Salon and Spa

The Works will give a 20% discount every Wednesday between 7am-7pm exclusively to Ranches Ladies.

Ground Floor, GBS Building, Al Falak Street, Dubai Media City tel 044436315 or email info@theworks.ae.

Quote ARL20 at the time of booking. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotions

Tips & Toes

Nail & Beauty Salon
15% off in all branches Sun, Mon and Tues, excluding nail extensions, eyelash and hair extensions and all promotions
AR 1 Community Centre, Al Barsha (Umm Suqueim Rd), Jumeira 1 (Spinnies-JB Rd),
The Golden Mile (Palm Jumeira)
Tel: 04 368 9944
http://www.tipsandtoes.com

The Gorgeous Flower Co

10% discount for Ranches Ladies (must show carad)
All branches inc. Arabian Ranches Community Centre
info@thegorgeousflowerco.com
Tel: 050 299 3989
http://www.thegorgeousflowerco.com

Spill the Bean – Cafe

15% off 
Shop No.#07, Block, The Sustainable City – Dubai
04 242 8671
https://www.facebook.com/spillthebean/

LARTE

20% off total bill
Valid on a la carte items and not special promotions
Studio One Hotel, Ground Floor – Al Qudra Rd – Dubai
+971 4 581 6870
https://www.larte.ae/

Orb Relocations

Relocation Agents
15% discount on total move charges
https://www.orbrelocations.com/

Website: www.arabianranchesladies.com

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Have a great week!