Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good morning Ranches Ladies.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas if you are celebrating.
Whether you are in Dubai or travelling, have a great week ahead.
Tuesday Mornings

Ranches Ladies are meeting for coffee and a chat 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.
During December and New Year please check via the RL members WhatsApp group or ranches.ladies@gmail.com before attending, as some people are out of Dubai for the holidays.
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

Click here for the latest Circles Calendar
Many Circles are taking a break in December, or over the Christmas and New Year period, so please check with circle leaders.
Trips



Unfortunately, there were not enough people signed up for the yacht trip.
Allison is organising a lunch instead on Tuesday 21st December at The Farm Restaurant, Al Barari (A La Carte menu).
To find out more details and book please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
International Lunch Circle

Following the first successful meeting of The International Lunch Circle, Carole is planning a lunch out at a restaurant for the January meeting.
More details to follow. Please email Carole circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Gardening Circle
The gardening circle had a very interesting morning learning all about how to grow and propagate succulents from Amanda Ainsworth, UAE Queen of Succulents. Many thanks to Amanda for her time and expertise and for the gifts!
Email Jackie at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more about future meetings.
Poetry Circle

The poetry circle met on Monday 29th November and had a great discussion about poems on the theme of travel.
If you are interested in joining the poetry circle in the New Year, please email Carole circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Literary Lunch Circle

The Literary Lunch Circle will be taking a break in December. They are currently reading The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina – this beautiful book is both a small, quiet love story and a vast expansive meditation on grieving and loss. To be discussed on Monday 17th January.
All are welcome to join in the New Year. To find out more, please email Karen: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
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.
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
Yoga Circle

Mariana is teaching yoga. The days have changed to Sundays and Thursdays from 8.30am. The format is 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 held once a month. The next meeting will be after the New Year.
For more information, contact Vidhya at thequilterscircle@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 December is ‘The Beauty of Living Twice’ by Sharon Stone. This will be discussed on Sunday 19th December.
All are welcome.
Contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more details
Walking Fitness Circle

The walking circle meet at 7.30am outside Arabian Ranches 1 retail centre main entrance to walk for approximately one hour at a moderate, but not too slow pace, stopping back at the retail centre for coffee afterwards.
Please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
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
Circles coming soon!
New – Crochet Circle

Fadwa would like to start a crochet circle Monday or Thursday mornings.
Please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more
New – Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is now planning to start the Pilates circle in January. It will be on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City. At least 4 ladies are needed in order to run the class. Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
Scottish Dancing Circle

Carole is hoping to restart the Scottish Dancing Circle, which was very popular before they had to take a break due to the pandemic, on Wednesday mornings. A few more ladies are needed in order to restart.
Please contact Carole by emailing 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.
Some discounts for Beauty Salons are highlighted below
Derma Lounge – Beauty Salon

10% Discount off Services at the salon Not valid on productsValid RL membership card must be shown to avail discountTel 043681453Arabian Ranches 1 Community Centre
Furless – Permanent Hair Removal

DNIC Building 1st Floor, #116 Ladies
Contact: Mariela
New clients buy 2 hours get 1 free
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L’Atelier Hair & Beauty

L’Atelier Hair and Beauty is now offering 20% discount on bills over 200 AED every day
Motor City (Kojak Building) Springs Souk and Jumeirah Village
Tel: 04 420 1946/04 420 3096
http://www.latelierhairdressing.com
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
http://www.shammaclinic.com

Sugar Beauty Lounge
Sports City, Mall of the Emirates and Jumeira Lake Towers
Sunday to Tuesday: 20% reduction on all nail, body, skin care and hair treatments.
40% on hair treatments, Keratin, Botox, Collagen and Protein
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 20% on minimum spend of AED 250
This Discount is not available 5 days before and during public holidays
Valid Ranches Ladies card must be shown
tel: Sports City 044520989 or MoE 043549001
http://www.sugarbeautylounge.com
For any enquiries or suggestions please contact our Discounts Co-ordinator: discounts.rl@gmail.com
Website: www.arabianranchesladies.com
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