February at Ranches Ladies: A Month of Fresh Beginnings!
As February unfolds, we welcome a month filled with love, warmth, and new opportunities. From engaging events to exciting gatherings, let’s embrace the season of renewal together. Stay tuned for a calendar full of activities, friendships, and inspiring moments!
Exciting News!
Ranches Ladies Featured in Khaleej Times! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Ranches Ladies has been featured in Khaleej Times! The article, “How a Dubai Group is Helping Women Make Lasting Friendships, Pursue Passions,” highlights our vibrant community and the incredible connections we foster among women in Dubai.
A big thank you to all our amazing members for making Ranches Ladies such a special and supportive space! 💕✨
Personal Styling Workshopon 28th January 2025
Write up by Louisa Nieuwenhof
Dress for Your Body Type: Embrace Your Shape with Confidence
At our recent Ranches Ladies’ gathering on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. We had the pleasure of welcoming fashion expert, Sarit Shefer, who shared valuable insights on dressing for your unique body shape. The session was a hit, offering practical advice and empowering us all to embrace our natural figures with confidence!
Sarit began by explaining that understanding your body type is the first step toward creating a wardrobe that truly flatters. She broke down the five most common body shapes: Slender Athletic, Hourglass, The Pear or Triangle, Strawberry or Inverted Triangle, The Apple, offering tips for each one to highlight your best features.
For those with an apple shape, Sarit emphasized the importance of drawing attention to the upper body while creating balance with A-line skirts or bootcut pants. For pear-shaped women, she recommended focusing on the upper half with statement tops and accessories, while opting for straight-leg or wide-leg pants to balance the hips. Hourglass figures, which tend to have balanced proportions, can play up their curves with tailored pieces that define the waist, while rectangle shapes can sort of wear anything (wishful thinking for most of us).
The presentation was followed by a Q&A session, where attendees asked questions about styling challenges they’ve faced. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn and connect on a deeper level.
Sarit explained what her different services entail (personal style assessment/ wardrobe edit and personal shopping) and gave away one free wardrobe edit to a lucky winner, Sassy. In addition to this she offers a time-limited special pricing for our Ranches Ladies members.
I for one left the event feeling inspired and more empowered than ever to wear clothes that not only fit our bodies but celebrate them.
“Style isn’t just what you wear, it’s how you wear your confidence.”
Share Your Story: Newsletter Contributions Wanted
This is your newsletter and we need your contributions!What can you share? Maybe something from your RL Circles activities, your travels, favourite place to visit, or how you and your family celebrate cultural or religious festivals?Please send short articles (as a guide 200 to 400 words max), with photos if possible, to ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Please send any articles or items for the newsletter to ranches.ladies@gmail.com (by Friday midday for inclusion in the next Monday’s newsletter.)
Workshop – The Art of Living on Tuesday 25th February 2025
On Tuesday, 25th February 2025 Ranches Ladies welcomes Christine Markey of The Art of Living with a presentation of the Power of Colour in interior design.
Tuesday, 25th February 2025 at 10.30am. Members kindly respond on membership whatsapp poll or Email: ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Uni Mums lunch
“Uni Mums Gathered for a Delightful Lunch and Meaningful Conversations!”
Uni mums is a social group for those with kids at university. If you would like to join them, email Marina at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.
Story Telling Circle
Canasta Circle meet on Thursdays at 11am at Park Inn in Motor City
If you would like to join the Canasta Circle, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Poetry Circle
Mahjongg Circle
The Mahjongg Circle meet on Mondays in Motor City from 11am to 2pm. If you would like to join them email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Join the Team: Newsletter & Social Media Volunteers Wanted
Ranches Ladies still needs volunteers for:
RL newsletter – helping to edit the newsletter. Basic IT skills only required as training will be given. An extra volunteer is required to share this task.
RL Social Media – adding posts to Instagram and Facebook. An extra volunteer is required to share this task.
Anyone interested in volunteering for either role please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com to find out more.
Aquafit Circle
Aquafit Circle is back!! The classes will be on Wednesdays and Fridays at 09:30 – 10:30 ( a change from 8:30 start)
The Literary Lunch’s next meeting is planned for February 17th, where they will dive into The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia. To join the conversation and and be a part of the group drop an email to circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Trip Circle – Abu Dhabi Abrahamic Family House
New Circle For Public Speaking Skills
A fine opportunity to overcome your fears and express yourself to engage any type of audience. Hurry up and sign up for this new public speaking circle.
Book Circle
The Book Circle will meet on Friday 21st February at 9.30am, to discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit, meet new friends, and enjoy the beautiful weather during the cooler months. Start the New Year with our Walking Circles!
Mondays at 7 AM – Arabian Ranches 1
Wednesdays at 9 AM – Marina Mall (starting from 20th November 2024)
Each walk lasts about an hour and wraps up with tea or coffee nearby. We’d love to see you out in the fresh air!
Get active, get outside, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and weather. Hike days and times vary. If you would like to join the Hiking Circle please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners.Checkthe discounts section on the website for a full list (use the drop down category list), including recently added new discounts.
Present your membership card to avail the discount.
20% discount on specified services (see poster above). Advanced booking required.
Use discount code ORTHORANCHES20 and show valid membership card at appointment.
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)
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.
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