Ranches Ladies Newsletter
Good morning Ranches Ladies.
Hope you have a great week.
Tuesday Mornings
We are currently meeting on Tuesday mornings at Larte Restaurant in Studio One Hotel, Studio City (across the roundabout from the back entrance of Arabian Ranches 1) from 10.30am- 12pm for coffee and chat, as well as new memberships and renewals.
There was a good turnout at last Tuesday’s Circles Coffee Morning with about 35 ladies, including a few new members. Thank you to all the circle leaders and helpers who shared details and examples of their activities. Thank you also not Vlad at Larte for hosting us.
If you couldn’t make the circles morning but would like to join one of the circles, please Email Jackie, our circles coordinator, on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
We hope to be able to restart our social and cultural programme as soon as possible. Stay tuned for details.
Our website is http://www.arabianranchesladies.com and you can find us on FB and Instagram as Ranches Ladies
To join the Ranches Ladies Whatsapp group if you are a member, please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com
If you have any items for the newsletter please send to ranches.ladies@gmail.com
RL Circles News
Activities this month
Click here for the latest Circles Calendar
Trips and Excursions
Today is the trip for lunch at Just Vegan Jumeirah, 12.45pm
There will be more trips in the coming months. Check on this newsletter or the RL WhatsApp group.
New – Scottish Dancing Circle
New – Bridge Circle
The Bridge circle, led by Manju, are meeting to play on Thursdays at 11am.
Please email circles.ranches.ladies at gmail.com if interested.
New – Mosaics Circle
The Mosaics Circle, led by Ayesha, will restart on Wednesdays from 10am – 1pm, from 10 Nov if there are enough ladies, in Green Community East, DIP.
To join or for more details, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Intermediate Spanish Circle
Manoly is restarting the Intermediate Spanish Circle, once a week on Mondays at 5.30pm.
Email circles.ranches.ladies if you would like to join.
New – Jewellery Clinic Circle
Ranches Ladies president and jewellery designer, Hayet Zerelli, is running a jewellery clinic circle once a month.
Bring along your old jewellery – beads, silver, gold etc. – that you no longer wear and Hayet will advise or help you change it into something you will wear again.
The next jewellery clinic will be on Wednesday 24th November, 11am-1pm (date changed from that previously announced)
Please contact Hayet for the venue and more details: WhatsApp +971506277713 or email hayetzerelli@gmail.com
Beginners Arabic Circle
Would you like to learn Arabic?
The Beginners Arabic Circle, led by Rana Nazer, will be meeting on Thursday 12.45 – 1.45pm. Location to be confirmed.
If interested please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Mahjongg Monday Circle
The Mahjongg Monday Circle are meeting to play on Mondays from 10am to 1pm, upstairs in Shakespeare and Co, Arabian Ranches 1.
Please contact Sharon for more information. Email: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Mahjongg Tuesday Circle
A second group, led by Supriya, meet to play ATF Mahjongg on Tuesdays 11am-1pm, email circles.rances.ladies@gmail.com for more information
Poetry Circle
The poetry circle are meeting once a month on Monday afternoons, to share and discuss poems on a theme. The next meeting is on Monday 29th November, 2pm, and the theme is travel.
If you are interested in joining the poetry circle, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Yoga Circle
Mariana has restarted yoga on Mondays and Thursdays 8.30am. Please contact for more details. 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, currently via Zoom until further notice. There will be various activities, including inviting local and international quilting experts, to share their work and teach different techniques.
Upcoming activities in November:
18th & 22nd Nov – we have a workshop on a free styling and spiraling technique by Mel Beach, an internationally acclaimed American quilter.
21st Nov – our monthly meeting
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.
The book for November will be Nala’s World by Dean Nicholson, a heartwarming true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world.It will be discussed on 15th November.
All are welcome.
To find out more, please email Karen: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Book Circle
The Book Circle meets on the third Sunday of each month at 10am to discuss a book which everyone has read prior to the meeting.
The book for November is ‘Away With The Penguins’ by Hazel Prior, a warm-hearted, funny, life-affirming tale about ageing, human kindness, old-fashioned values and protecting our planet. It will be discussed on 21st November.
The planned book for December is ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’ by Sharon Stone.
All are welcome.
Contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more details
Walking Fitness Circle
The walking circle have restarted now that the weather is less hot. 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 for more information.
Gardening Circle
The gardening circle are also planning to get outside in the garden from this month onwards. 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.
Cinema Circle
The cinema circle are meeting to watch a movie on Monday mornings (time depends on the film). 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
Shanghai Circle
The Shanghai Circle are meeting from 2-4pm on Wednesdays, led by Supriya. If you would like to join them, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
International Lunch Circle
The International Lunch Circle are meeting for an Indian Vegetarian Lunch on Sunday 28th November at 12.15pm at Rajul’s house in Arabian Ranches.
There are only a few places left, so please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com asap if you would like to join.
Circles coming soon!
Hiking Circle
Do you like hiking? Tracey is hoping to get some ladies together to start a hiking group. If you are interested please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Pilates Circle
Juliane from optima Fitness has offered to teach a pilates class but she needs to get an idea of interest first. It will probably be on either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
Lunching Out Circle
Would you like to meet other Ranches Ladies for lunch once a month? We need a volunteer to organise the Lunching Out Circle, so that this can re-start.
If interested 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 information on any circles.
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.
Discounts for Health and Wellness are highlighted below:
KUUR Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
15% discount on all physiotherapy, sports massage and lymphatic drainage
Sidra Tower, Shaikh Zayed Road
Tel: Jenny 056 627 8956
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SHAMMA Clinic Jumeirah
20% off botox and fillers (including all medical services: general medicine, all dermatology and anti-ageing, paediatrics and adolescent medicine, plastic surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, veins care and home health)
50% off laser hair removal and all facials (including all cosmetic procedures: body sculpting, body tightening, all nutrition and weight management and IBS support)
10c Villa 41 Jumeira, Behind Jumeira Beach Plaza Mall
tel: 971 04 349 8800
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Talise Spa
20% off services over 60 minutes with advanced booking.
Must show valid membership card.
Madinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah – Dubai. Bookings & enquiries email or call :
mjtalise@jumeirah.com 04 366 6818
ConfiDent
Confident Dental and Skin Care Clinic
20% off Scale & Polish
110 Century Plaza, Jumeirah 1
Tel: 04 343 3315
http://www.dubaiconfident.com
Park Avenue Dental
Dental Services
10% discount for all members with a valid membership card
Daytona House, Motor City
Tel: 04 553 0931
Drs Nicolas & Asp Clinics
Dental Services
10% discount for all members with a valid membership card
http://www.nicolasandasp.com
Tel: 04 394 7777
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