Ranches Ladies Newsletter
Good Morning Ranches Ladies. It’s hard to believe that it is already May.
Hope you have a great week and enjoy the chance to get outside before the full heat of summer arrives.
Lebanese Eid Celebration Lunch
Last Thursday, one of our members – Ruth Mougharbel – hosted 10 ladies at the apartment in Jumeirah Beach Residence for an Lebanese Eid lunch. It was a sumptuous feast of home-made Lebanese food, with a range of mezze dishes, main courses and desserts. The ladies enjoy both the great food and company while learning more about Lebanon and Lebanese culture.
A big thank you to Ruth for hosting and cooking.
If you would like to help host or cook for future International Lunches, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Tuesdays at Larte
Ranches Ladies are meeting every Tuesday morning at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. Join us for tea or coffee and a chat. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.
Volunteer Needed
We urgently require a volunteer to coordinate discounts for Ranches Ladies. Shelly, who has been our Discounts Coordinator for some years, is now stepping down from this role. Thank you Shelly for all you have done for RL.
The Discount Coordinator role involves communicating with current and potential new discount partners from time to time, to keep the discounts updated. If you can help or would like more information please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Newsletter Contributions
What would you like to share with other RL members?
We need short (200-300 word) articles for this newsletter, with photos if possible. It would be great to have an article for each week’s newsletter.
Please email any items for the newsletter to ranches.ladies@gmail.com before midday on Friday for inclusion in the next Monday’s newsletter.
RL Circles News
The number of Circles activities have increased so it is not possible to fit each one on the newsletter every week. See the Circles Calendar on the website for more activities. The new calendar for May is now available.
Art Circle
The Art Circle are continuing to create stunning paintings on different themes. They meet on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. If you would like to join email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
International Lunch Circle
Global Africa Day is celebrated on 25th May and Jackie Daair has offered to host an African Lunch for the International Lunch Circle if there are enough ladies either from an African country, or with links to one, who are willing to prepare dishes. It would be great if there are some members willing to come in their national dress and tell us something about their home country. Anyone who is willing to help please get in touch with Jackie via circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
May 25th is Africa Day, formerly called African Freedom Day. It is the annual commemoration of the creation of the Organization of African Unity back in 1963, renamed the African Union in 2002. The OAU aimed to eradicate colonialism, foreign domination and exploitation, and encourage political and economic integration among member states.
Crochet Circle
The new Crochet Circle, led by Debra, meet on Tuesdays from 1-2.30pm. New members welcome,
Email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join them.
Book Circle
The Book Circle, led by Jackie, are reading The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa. They plan to meet to discuss this book on Friday 19th May, 9.30am at AR Golf Club.
If you would like to join the Book Circle, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Italian Circle
Join the Italian circle to learn the language in a new and fun way. The is a new timing for the Italian circle – every Wednesday from 11am to 12pm.
For more information circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Cinema Circle
The Cinema Circle, led by Marina, meet on Monday mornings at Mall of the Emirates (provided there’s something good to see!) and often stay for coffee and cake or lunch after the film.
A choice of films will be emailed on a Thursday afternoon and the highest vote wins.
To join email ranchesladiescinema@gmail.com or circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Quilters Circle
Ranches Ladies Quilters, led by Saba, are a group within Ranches Ladies who love creating with quilting, sewing and embroidery.
Their Annual Retreat is planned for 15th to 17th May this year.
For more information, contact Saba at thequilterscircle@gmail.com
Poetry Circle
The theme for the next Poetry Circle meeting, planned for Monday 29th May, 2.30-4.30pm is Greek and Roman Mythology. If you would like to join, please bring 2 or 3 poems on the theme to read and discuss.
Contact Carole or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Yoga Circle
Mariana is teaching yoga outdoors, 5pm on Tuesdays and 8.15am on Fridays.
Email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more
Pilates Circle
Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle at Optimal Fitness in Studio City (opposite Studio One Hotel).
There are now 2 sessions on Mondays 10.30-11.30am and Thursday afternoons 2-3pm. New ladies are welcome to join.
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
Walking Fitness Circle
Come and join the Walking Circle while the weather is still not too hot. Meet on Mondays at 7.15am outside the main entrance of the Community Retail centre in Arabian Ranches to walk for around one hour. Tea/coffee in Costa afterwards at 8.15am.
New ladies are always welcome to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
Beach Walking Circle
The Beach Walking Circle, led by Monika, at Kite beach (Blue Villas parking) on Tuesdays at 6.30am, walk for around 7-8 km and stop for coffee afterwards.
If you would like to join them please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Discounts
Your RL membership is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners. Please make sure you present your valid membership card to avail a discount.
There have been some recent changes to discounts, so please Check the discounts section on the website for up to date information.
Paintbox Hair Salon
Discounts for Spas, Health and Dental are highlighted below:
New – Boston Diabetes and Endocrine Center
Dental services
· Free Consultation & 20% discount on all dental treatments (permanent offer)
· 30% discount on all dental treatments (exclusive offer until the end of March 2023)
Aesthetic Facial and Hair Treatments:
· Free Consultation & 30% discount on all aesthetic facial and hair treatments (permanent offer)
· 50% discount on all aesthetic facial laser treatments (exclusive offer until the end of March 2023)
Boston Diabetes and Endocrine Center
info@bdec.ae Tel +971 4 3805555 www.bdec.ae
Jumeirah 1, Street 5B, Villa # 10 – PO Box 57334 Dubai, UAE
KUUR Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
20% discount on all physiotherapy, sports massage and lymphatic drainage
Sidra Tower, Shaikh Zayed Road
Tel: 044253318
http://www.kuur-rehab.com
306 Spa
306 Spa are offering 20% off on all services to Arabian Ranches Ladies with a valid membership card.
Use discount code “RANCHES20”
T&Cs
Discount not valid on hair extensions and chemical treatments
Prior reservation is required
Subject to stylists availability
Not valid in conjunction with any other offers and product purchase.
ConfiDent
Dental Services
20% off Scale & Polish
110 Century Plaza, Jumeirah 1
Tel: 04 343 3315
http://www.dubaiconfident.com
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 discount related enquiries or suggestions please contact our Discounts Co-ordinator: discounts.rl@gmail.com
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