26th December 2021

Good morning Ranches Ladies.

Hope you had a great Christmas.

2021 is almost over.

Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year for 2022.

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.

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, meet on Thursday mornings to learn new techniques and create beautiful paintings. The venue may vary. They are taking a break during December and will restart in January.

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

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

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, on the third Sunday. The next meeting will be after the New Year.

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

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 Nail Salons are highlighted below

Chi Nail Spa – Nail & Beauty Salon
20% (Excluding Thursday & Friday)
Motor City, Detroit House
Tel: 04 457 2485
http://www.chinailspa.com

Cocoon Nail Spa – Nail & Beauty Salon
15% discount on all services Sun – Tue
excl public holidays, on min spend of AED 150
Motor City, Daytona House
Tel: 04 447 2795
http://www.cocoonnailspa.com

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

Tips & Toes – Nail & Beauty Salon
15% off in all branches Sun, Mon and Tues.
Excl nail extensions, eyelash and hair extensions
and all promotions
Arabian Ranches 1 Community Centre,
Al Barsha, Jumeira 1, Golden Mile Tel: 04 368 9944
http://www.tipsandtoes.com

For any enquiries or suggestions please contact our Discounts Co-ordinator: discounts.rl@gmail.com

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Have a great week!

Tuesday