Ranches Ladies Newsletter
Good morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week ahead.
An Expression of Love
by Rajul Chander
It wasn’t easy when my daughter was six
It took me forever what meal to fix
You feed her anything for lunch you like
Simple food for dinner, she would go on strike
She would come and take a look at the table
Her roving eyes looking for fancy, not the staple
She would want food that is exotic and yum
Taking it for granted, she’ll get it from her mum
From baked dishes to burgers, pizzas and more
That’s what she found appealing to her core
Chocolate, cheese, ketchup, and ice-cream
She could live on these to fulfill her dream
All the drama that happened each night
I took the challenge with all my might
The realization came and I felt love in my heart
That serving a meal is one big art
Making it healthy yet giving an appetizing look
I got my answers as I looked up my cookery book
Food is ultimately an expression of love
All I needed was to put on my baking glove
I pampered her and cooked all that she would enjoy
For seeing her relish her food was the greatest joy
Some would think the effort I made was a big deal
For me, the idea was she did not miss a meal
Now that she is grown up and all mature
Everything healthy she loves to explore
All my efforts have not gone for a waste
She is excited to try any food and open to taste
Food served with love has a deeper goal
It nourishes your body and feeds your soul
There’s comfort when you eat your favorite food
Everything feels great and life is good.
Tuesday Mornings
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RL Circles News
See the Circles Calendar for May on the website for more activities.
Quilters Circle – Annual Retreat
The Quilters Circle had their Annual Retreat with a special project designed specifically for the occasion by a very talented quilter from India, Paramjeet Kaur Bawa. It was iconic as this is our 25th anniversary year and our teacher was a member of the guild previously. We all learnt a new technique and are enjoying the process of completing our quilting project. We are thankful to Paramjeet for preparing our kits with hand-dyed fabrics, and travelling all the way from India to teach us all. We had a great time together, laughing, eating loads of food, dancing and doing what we know best, quilting!
Ranches Ladies Quilters are a group within Ranches Ladies who love creating with quilting, sewing and embroidery. Meetings are usually on the 3rd Monday of the month at 10am.
For more information, contact Saba at thequilterscircle@gmail.com
Marina Fitness Walking Circle
The Marina Fitness Walking Circle are moving indoors. See poster for details and contact information.
Spanish Circle
The Spanish Circle is on Thursdays at 10.30am in Larte, Studio One Hotel, Studio City. Maria will be teaching for beginners or those who already know a little Spanish.
If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
New Circle – Cooking with Leila
Leila has started her new Cooking Circle. There are still a few places available if you would like to join.
For more information contact Leila or email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Decoupage Circle
The new Decoupage Circle, led by Randa Khazem, is on Thursday mornings, 10am – 1pm in Randa’s home in Arabian Ranches.
Contact circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join and do include your mobile number in the email.
Art Circle
Last Thursday, the Art Circle did not meet in person due to the rain. Ladies worked on their projects at home.
The Art Circle, led by Rajul, usually meet on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon in Arabian Ranches 1. New members are welcome.
To join, or find out more, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Yoga Circle
Keep Fit with Yoga!
The Yoga circle, led by Mariana, are now meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8.15am.
WhatsApp Mariana on 0562064851 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Aquafit Circle
Dayle is teaching Aquafit on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30am in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1.
ALL AGES & ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS WELCOMED.
Please contact Dayle on +971585761801 for more information.
Book Circle
The Book Circle are reading ‘Maybe in another life’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
They plan to meet to discuss this on Friday 17th May from 9.30am. If you would like to join them, contact Jackie Daair, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Literary Lunch Circle
This month, the Literary Lunch Circle are reading ‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover. They plan to meet over lunch to discuss this on Monday 20th May.
Their book for June will be ‘Maybe in another life’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid. New members welcome.
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more details.
Fitness Walking Circle – Arabian Ranches 1
The Walking Circle are making the most of the cool weather with early morning walks on Mondays. From June, they plan to move to indoor walking for the summer months.
Meet on Monday mornings at 7am outside the main entrance of Arabian Ranches 1 community shopping centre.
We will walk for approximately 1 hour depending on route and distance. Stay for tea/coffee afterwards back at the community centre if you have time. New ladies are welcome to join.
Please whatsapp Josephine McBurney, or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for information on any circle activities.
Discounts
Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners.
Check the discounts section on the website for a full list, and recently added new discounts. Present your membership card to avail the discount.
Discounts for Clothing and Accessories are highlighted below:
New Discount:
Night Blossom Beads
Modern beaded jewellery with an Arabic twist.
Order personalised Arabic and English initial bracelets.
10% discount using code RANCHES10
Bare Essentials Swimwear Dubai
Clothing Beach Wear Swim Wear Boutique
20% off full-priced Moontide and Piha swimwear
Jumeira Centre, Jumeira Beach Rd
www.bareessentialsdubai.ae
Facil Blanco – Authentic Italian Linen
Now offering 20% off with code ARL20
www.facilblanco.com
Mamiya Jewellery
Up to 70% discount on diamonds and pearls.
Free repairing, cleaning, polishing for
any of your old and broken jewellery
Deira Gold Souk, Gold & Diamond Park, Building 1
www.mamiyadiamonds.com
Oasis Fashion – Clothing Boutique
20% Discount
Wafi Mall, Oud Metha Road
www.oasisfashiondubai.com
Neon Star
Marina Mall and Spring Souk, or shop online
Use code ARLADIES10 for 10% off discount when you spend over AED 500
IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/neonstardubai/
For any discount related enquiries or suggestions please contact our discounts coordinator, Amanda. Email: discounts.rl@gmail.com
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