3rd January 2022

Good morning Ranches Ladies.

Happy New Year! As the working week now starts on Monday for most people, this newsletter will be posted on Mondays.

Hope you are enjoying the change in the weather and having a good start to 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.

We hope to be able to restart our social and cultural programme soon. 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

Due to the weekend changes in the UAE, some circles may be changing the days they meet.

Please check the website for the Circles Calendar. The new calendar for January will be uploaded as soon as possible.

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.

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

Book Circle

The Book Circle are currently reading The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim.

They are planning to meet on Friday 21st at 10am at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club this month. If you would like to join them, please email Jackie at 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@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.

Meetings are held once a month.

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 most likely 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.

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
http://www.kuur-rehab.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

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

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

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Have a great week!

Tuesday