Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies.

The Holy month of Ramadan is due to start on the 22nd or 23rd March. Ramadan Kareem to all. 

If you are observing Ramadan we wish you and your family all the blessings of this holy month.

The Dubai Oscars

by Carole Binbrek

On the same evening as the Hollywood Oscars, Carole and Jillie attended our very own Dubai Oscars.  This was the finals of the ‘Short and Sweet Play Festival’ at the Junction, Alserkal Avenue, which ran for 8 weeks and showcased 88 plays with many of the scripts written by Dubai residents. 

It was a Red Carpet Gala evening so we were able to dress up in our finery and bagged the front row.  The only rule was that the length of plays should not exceed 10 minutes.  There was an audience choice – where we could pick one of the 11 plays showcased each weekend, and judges choices – where several judges sat incognito in the audience and chose the plays they liked best.  One week, there were 11 plays in different languages and other weeks there were themes such horror and romance.

Jilly and I attended 3 play evenings as well as the finals, and watched many awards given out.  It is great to see such talent in Dubai. The two plays which won the judges choice were both in Hindi and for the people’s choice, one was in Hindi and one in English.  

 https://www.instagram.com/shortnsweetdxb/?hl=en

https://shortandsweet.org/festivals/shortsweet-dubai-2023

Iftar Meal – 29th March

Ranches Ladies is organising an Iftar for all Ranches Ladies members on Wednesday, March 29, 6pm at Sansation Restaurant in Arabian Ranches 2.

Please sign up as soon as possible, and at least by Tuesday, March 21st.

The restaurant may book up quickly for Iftar once Ramadam starts therefore if we do not have an indication / confirmation of numbers there may not be sufficient space available.

To book your place, email ranchesladies@gmail.com or Whatsapp Josephine via the RL members WhatsApp group.

Circles Coffee Morning – This Tuesday

Don’t miss our Circles Coffee Morning from 10.30am this Tuesday 21st March.

Members along with those renewing and new ladies wishing to join Ranches Ladies can enjoy one complimentary tea/coffee along with some sweet bites while finding out more about what’s on offer at Ranches Ladies!

Do come along and join us.

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Ladies are welcome to continue meeting on Tuesday mornings during Ramadan.

Wanted –

Newsletter Contributions

A Big thank you to Carole for sharing her experience of the ‘Short and Sweet Play Festival’. 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 March Circles Calendar on the website for more activities.

Ramadan will start from around the 23rd March and this may affect the scheduling of some Circle activities.

Please note: Poetry Circle and Line Dancing Circle are cancelled for this week.

Book Circle

The Book Circle had a fabulous morning last Friday discussing “The End of Summer” with the book’s amazing author, Salha Albusaidy. The End of Summer deals with very difficult topics with humour and empathy, highlighting the need for better communication between generations which felt very relevant to all of us. As an extra bonus, she also sang for us! If you haven’t read The End of Summer it yet, pls do – it’s available in book stores, on Amazon and on Audible (read by Salha herself).

The Book Circle meet once a month, usually on the third Friday of the month at 9.30am, to discuss a book they have read. 

Contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more details

Quilters Circle

Ladies from the Quilters Circle attended a ribbon weaving workshop which tested the right sides of their brains, especially spatial thinking.

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.

If you would like to join the quilters, contact Vidhya at thequilterscircle@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been experimenting with different techniques and creating stunning paintings on various themes. They meet on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon.

New members are welcome. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Storytelling Circle

The Storytelling Circle meet once a month on a Monday afternoon from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Carole’s villa in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1. Members come prepared to talk for a short while on a given theme. 

The theme for the next meeting on 13th March is “MY FAVOURITE OUTFIT.” 

New members welcome. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

New – Italian Circle

The Italian Circle is back, led by Paola and Nicoletta. Join them on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am and learn how to speak in Italian in a blink of an eye.

Fun is guaranteed! All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

For more information, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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

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.

Mosaics Circle

The Mosaics Circle are having fun while creating some beautiful pieces. 

They meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am in Green Community East, DIP.

To join or for more details, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

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.

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.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Embroidery Circle

The new Embroidery Circle, led by Saba, are meeting on Thursdays 10.30am-12pm at Saba’s home in Al Furjan. Materials will be supplied for new ladies to get them started.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Jewellery Clinic Circle

The next Jewellery Clinic Circle is planned for Wednesday 22nd March, 11am. Bring along any old jewellery that has sentimental value or some that you don’t wear anymore. Hayet can help you redesign it or fix it and enjoy wearing it again.

WhatsApp Hayet or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Spa, 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

Talise Spa

20% off services over 60 minutes with advanced booking.
Must show valid membership card.
Madinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah – DubaiBookings & enquiries email or call :
mjtalise@jumeirah.com 04 366 6818

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.

www.306spa.ae

ConfiDent
Dental Services
20% off Scale & Polish
110 Century Plaza, Jumeirah 1
Tel: 04 343 3315
http://www.dubaiconfident.com

Park Avenue Dental

Dental Services
5% discount for all members with a valid membership card
Daytona House, Motor City
Tel: 04 553 0931

https://www.parkavenuedc.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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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Happy St. Patricks Day for Friday.

Hope you have a great week ahead.

Lunch Circle at Avli Restaurant

On 6th March, the Lunch Circle, led by Karen Weaving, went to Avli in the Four Seasons DIFC for their business lunch. The restaurant was marvellous and they had a great afternoon enjoying delicious food with beautiful ladies, building relationships and making new friends. A big thank you to Karen for organising.

Keep tuned for more lunches in future.

Circles Coffee Morning – Tuesday 21st March

Don’t miss our Circles Coffee Morning from 10.30am on Tuesday 21st March. Come along to meet the circle leaders and find out more about what’s on offer at Ranches Ladies! Current members and new ladies thinking of joining all welcome.

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat every Tuesday morning at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday.

You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Wanted –

Newsletter Contributions

Can you share something you have been doing in your Circle group? Could you write about your favourite place to visit, or anything else that would be of interest to 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 March Circles Calendar on the website for more activities.

Ramadan will start from around the 23rd March and this may affect the scheduling of some Circle activities.

Hiking Circle

The Hiking Circle are enjoying last few weeks of good weather to get outside. Here are some photos of last Thursday’s hike to Al Hamba Ravine. It was a great hike that included a walk through an orchard perfumed by the mature jasmine trees. At the end of the hike they visited the Fower Farm in Fujairah.

If you would like to join the Hiking Circle email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, are continuing to creating stunning paintings on various themes, and learning new painting techniques.

New members are welcome. Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Book Circle

The Book Circle will meet this Friday 17th March to discuss The End of Summer and we are very excited that we will be joined by the author, Salha Al Busaidy.

If anyone has read the book and would like to join the discussion, pls contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Open to Ranches Ladies members only, space is limited.

French Circle

Last Friday, the French Circle enjoyed lunch at the new Le Fouquet’s French restaurant in Downtown Dubai.

The French Circle, led by Bea, meet on Friday mornings and the venue varies. If you know some basic French but would like to improve and learn more, join the French Circle.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

New – Italian Circle

The Italian Circle is back and completely new! Join us on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am and learn how to speak in Italian in a blink of an eye.

Every week we will improv real life situations through guided and non guided role plays. Amaze your friends with your Italian whether you’re going on a holiday or just to an Italian venue in Dubai! Don’t expect a traditional frontal lesson, you will be the star on stage! Warm up exercises to gain focus, concentration and free your creativity. Activities to learn vocabulary and grammar! Fun is guaranteed! All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

The Italian Circle will be led by Paola and Nicoletta. Paola is a certified Italian teacher with 10 years of experience in Dubai.
Nicoletta is an actress with many years of experience in improv theatre and collaborates with Italian performers in Dubai.

For more information, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Literary Lunch Circle

The Literary Lunch Circle, led by Ashfaa, are reading the bestselling novel, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. It follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist in the 1950’s and 60’s. who is forced to become a television chef when she finds herself a young, single mother. 

They plan to meet on Monday 20th March. If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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

Poetry Circle

The next Poetry Circle meeting, led by Carole, has been changed to Monday 20th March, 2.30pm in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1.

There was so many interesting poems on Magic and the Supernatural that they are repeating the same theme this month.

New members welcome. Please bring along 3 poems to read and discuss.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Mosaics Circle

The Mosaics Circle are having fun creating some beautiful pieces. 

They meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am in Green Community East, DIP.

To join or for more details, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Quilters Circle

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. The next meeting is planned for 20th March.

If you would like to join the quilters, contact Vidhya at thequilterscircle@gmail.com

Line Dancing Circle

Join the Line Dancing Circle to have fun and get fit on Wednesday mornings at Studio One Hotel. 

Contact Carole or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

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
20% 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 – Monday to Thursday only
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 600 544 001
http://www.thenailspa.com

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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies.

This Wednesday, 8th March, is International Women’s Day. Hope you have a great week ahead.

Afra Fashion Event

A special fashion, jewellery, accessories and lifestyle exhibition is taking place at the Ritz Carlton DIFC on Saturday 11th March.

Follow Afra World on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theafraworld/ and keep updated via RL instagram https://www.instagram.com/ranchesladies/ for more information and exciting offers for this event.

International Women’s Day Event

Circles Coffee Morning – Tuesday 21st March

Mark your calendar for our Circles Coffee Morning from 10.30am on Tuesday 21st March. It will be a great opportunity to meet the circle leaders and find out more about what’s on offer at RL!

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday.

You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Wanted –

Newsletter Contributions

Can you share something you have been doing in your Circle group? Could you write about your favourite place to visit, or anything else that would be of interest to 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 March Circles Calendar on the website for more activities.

Ramadan will start from around the 23rd March and this may affect the scheduling of some Circle activities.

Book Circle

The Book Circle will meet on Friday 17th March to discuss The End of Summer and we are very excited that we will be joined by the author, Salha Al Busaidy. If anyone has read the book and would like to join the discussion, pls contact Jackie on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Open to Ranches Ladies members only, space is limited.

New – Italian Circle

The Italian Circle is back and completely new! Join us on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am and learn how to speak in Italian in a blink of an eye.

Every week we will improv real life situations through guided and non guided role plays. Amaze your friends with your Italian whether you’re going on a holiday or just to an Italian venue in Dubai! Don’t expect a traditional frontal lesson, you will be the star on stage! Warm up exercises to gain focus, concentration and free your creativity. Activities to learn vocabulary and grammar! Fun is guaranteed! All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

The Italian Circle will be led by Paola and Nicoletta. Paola is a certified Italian teacher with 10 years of experience in Dubai.
Nicoletta is an actress with many years of experience in improv theatre and collaborates with Italian performers in Dubai.

For more information, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, are continuing to creating stunning paintings on various themes, using new techniques they are learning.

New members are welcome. Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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

Poetry Circle

The next Poetry Circle meeting, led by Carole, is planned for Monday 27th March, 2.30pm in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1.

There was so many interesting poems on Magic and the Supernatural that they are repeating the same theme this month.

New members welcome. Please bring along 3 poems to read and discuss.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

French Circle

If you know some basic French but would like to improve and learn more, join the French Circle, led by Bea. They meet on Friday mornings 10am to 12pm. New members welcome.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Spanish Circle

The Spanish Circle, led by Maria, meet in Dubai Marina with beautiful view over the marina. Thursday mornings for beginners and Friday mornings for beginners and intermediates.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

Mahjongg Circles

The Mahjongg Monday Circle, led by Sharon, are meeting to play on Mondays from 10.15am to 1pm, upstairs in Shakespeare and Co, Arabian Ranches 1. 

The Mahjongg Tuesday Circle, led by Supriya, meet to play ATF Mahjongg on Tuesdays 11am-1.30pm at Shakespeares and Co. Arabian Ranches 1.

Please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

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

Shanghai Circle

The Shanghai Circle meet to play on Fridays 2.30-4.30pm at Shakespeare’s and Co, Arabian Ranches 1. If you would like to join them, please email  Supriya: 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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Hair and Beauty are highlighted below:

Paintbox Hair Ladies Salon, Arjan

20% off Hair and Nail Services, excluding Balayage packages, Tuesdays to Fridays

Must show valid RL membership card

Paintbox Hair, G09 Block A, Diamond Business Centre1, Arjan 

052 864 9867

Casa Havana Beauty Salon

20% Discount for 1st time customers
10% discount on all visits (excluding threading and hair extensions)
Villa 892, Al Wasl Rd Umm Suqeim 1
Tel: 04 321 5757/056 157 7878
http://www.casahavanasalon.com

Chill Salon – Hair Salon
20% off on first visit to Palm Jumeirah Salon only

Shoreline Building 1, Palm Jumeirah

Tel: 050 5788506

(Media City branch has been relocated to Palm Jumeirah)

10% off on all services at all branches

BUSINESS BAY

Marasi Drive

Hotel Indigo, Dubai Downtown
+971 (0) 505788506

DUBAI MARINA

Intercontinental Hotel 2nd Floor
Tel: 052 428 3225
http://www.chillsalondubai.com

Derma Lounge – Beauty Salon

10% Discount off Services at the salon 

Not valid on products

Valid RL membership card must be shown to avail discount

Tel 043681453

Arabian Ranches 1 Community Centre

www.dermalounge.ae

L’Atelier
Hair & Beauty

L’Atelier Hair and Beauty is now offering 20% discount on bills over 200 AED every day
Motor City (Kojak Building), Springs Souk and Jumeirah Village
Tel: 04 420 1946/04 420 3096
http://www.latelierhairdressing.com

Marquee – Hair Salon
Offering 15% discount on Monday to Thursday
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 04 420 7700
http://www.marquee.ae

Only You – Hair & Beauty
20% discount on all services every day
Apex, Atrium 204, Motor City
Tel: 04 422 4180
http://www.onlyyousalon.com

Refinery Beauty Lounge

10% discount at our branch in Waitrose Al Thanya

10% discount at our branch in Centro – The Villa

http://www.refinerybeautylounge.com

Sugar Beauty Lounge
Sports City, Mall of the Emirates and Jumeira Lake Towers
Monday to Wednesday: 

20% reduction on all nail, body, skin care and hair treatments.
40% on Keratin, Botox, Collagen and Protein

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 

20% on minimum spend of AED 250

Discount is not available 5 days before and during public holidays
Valid Ranches Ladies card must be shown
tel: Sports City 044520989 or MoE 043549001
http://www.sugarbeautylounge.com

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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week ahead.

A Weekend in Hatta

by Vivienne Mendonca

Since we moved to Dubai in 2019, we have enjoyed visiting different emirates in the UAE as a family, especially when international travel was limited during the pandemic. Although Hatta is only about 90 minutes drive from Dubai city, in the same emirate, this is the first time that we have been there. 

Hatta, close to the Oman border, is a hidden gem in the UAE, so it is not surprising that the Dubai tourism board is promoting Hatta as a great place to visit. The landscape is quite unique, as there are mountains in almost any direction that you look. It was great to get out of the city, enjoy the fresh air and look up at mountains instead of buildings. It also  makes a nice change from visiting the beach on a staycation. We found that the restaurants in Hatta were less expensive than in Dubai and the portions were bigger.

The highlight of our weekend was kayaking on Hatta Lake, which was formed by the construction of Hatta Dam. The lake is surrounded by mountains and the water, although very clean, appears a beautiful green turquoise colour. It is recommended to get to the lake in the earlier part of the morning to avoid queues and before the sun gets too hot. 

We also visited Hatta Wadi hub, an activity centre which is great for kids, with climbing and other activities. Other activities available include hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and camping. 

You can visit Hatta as a daytrip from Dubai, but it also makes a great weekend trip. It is a nice drive as you pass by the desert dunes and then into the mountains. If you want a longer trip, you could visit Hatta on the way to or from Fujairah or Oman.

Circles Coffee Morning – Tuesday 21st March

Mark your calendar for our Circles Coffee Morning from 10.30am on Tuesday 21st March. It will be a great opportunity to meet the circle leaders and find out more about what’s on offer at RL!

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday.

You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Wanted –

Newsletter Contributions

Can you share something you have been doing in your Circle group? Could you write about your favourite place to visit, or anything else that would be of interest to 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.

Gardening Circle

The Gardening Circle met last Thursday 23rd February. They spent a lovely morning in Ayesha Saleh’s garden talking about which plants are best for a shady area. Ayesha’s garden is like a fairyland with so many pretty plants, water features and ornaments. A big ‘thank you’ to Ayesha for her hospitality and fabulous Victora sponge!!

The Gardening Circle, led by Jackie, meet once a month to visit gardens or garden centres, share expertise and tips on everything to do with gardening. If you would like to join them next month, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

New – Italian Circle

The Italian Circle is back and completely new! Join us on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 am and learn how to speak in Italian in a blink of an eye.

Every week we will improv real life situations through guided and non guided role plays. Amaze your friends with your Italian whether you’re going on a holiday or just to an Italian venue in Dubai! Don’t expect a traditional frontal lesson, you will be the star on stage! Warm up exercises to gain focus, concentration and free your creativity. Activities to learn vocabulary and grammar! Fun is guaranteed! All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

The Italian Circle will be led by Paola and Nicoletta. Paola is a certified Italian teacher with 10 years of experience in Dubai.
Nicoletta is an actress with many years of experience in improv theatre and collaborates with Italian performers in Dubai.

For more information, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Storytelling Circle

The Storytelling Circle meet once a month on a Monday afternoon from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Carole’s villa in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1. Members come prepared to talk for a short while on a given theme.

The theme for the next meeting on 13th March is “My Favourite Author.”

New members welcome. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, are continuing to creating stunning paintings on various themes, using new techniques they are learning.

New members are welcome. Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Line Dancing

Join the Line Dancing Circle to have fun and get fit on Wednesday mornings at Studio One Hotel. 

Contact Carole or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

Mosaics Circle

The Mosaics Circle are having fun creating some beautiful pieces.

The Mosaics Circle, led by Ayesha, meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am in Green Community East, DIP.

To join or for more details, email 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

Lunch Circle

The Lunch Circle is restarting, led by one of our new members, Karen Weaving.

The first lunch is planned for Monday 6th March from 12 noon at Avli by Tashas Greek Restaurant in DIFC.

Their 3 course business lunch is 130 AED and a deposit is required in advance to book your place (as the restaurant charge for no-shows). They can accommodate a maximum of 20 ladies and there are now only 2 spaces left.

WhatsApp Karen on +971 55 571 9552 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.

Hiking Circle

The Hiking Circle are making the most of the cooler months to get out of the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the UAE. Days and times vary. Here is a photo from last week’s hike.

If you would like to join them on future hikes please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Literary Lunch Circle

The Literary Lunch Circle, led by Ashfaa, met last week and had a very interesting discussion about the novel Demon Copperfield by Barbara Kingsolver.

The book for March is bestselling novel, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. It follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist in the 1950’s and 60’s. who is forced to become a television chef when she finds herself a young, single mother.

The next meeting is planned for Monday 20th March. If you would like to join 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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Food and Restaurants are highlighted below:

Hamptons Cafe

Arabian Ranches Community Centre
15% off all regular items (does not include packages).
You must show your membership card
https://hamptonsdubai.com

LARTE

20% off total bill
Valid on a la carte items and not special promotions
Studio One Hotel, Ground Floor – Al Qudra Rd – Dubai
+971 4 581 6870
https://www.larte.ae/

Little Neighbourhood Restaurant

Food and Drink
20% food and drink

Shop No 6, Remraam Community Center, Remraam Dubailand – Dubai
Tel: 04 876 9042

http://www.littleneighbourhooddxb.com

PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
15% Discount for dine-in only
Arabian Ranches 2 Souq, Ground Floor
Tel: 04 422 4502
View details here: http://www.zomato.com

Spill the Bean 15% off

Cafe
Shop No.#07, Block, The Sustainable City – Dubai
04 242 8671
https://www.facebook.com/spillthebean/

Xocolatl – Chocolate
15% discount and next day delivery
on a min purchase of 200 dhs online
Al Hana Center, Ground Floor
Al Jafflia, Mankhool
Tel: 04 398 4622
http://www.xocolatlme.com

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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week ahead.

St Valentine’s Morning at Larte with ‘The Wandering Chefs’

by Marina Rashed

Well who could turn down a morning that included two Italian men cooking for us on Valentines Day?

We assembled at Larte from 10.30am and there was a buzz in the air and a sense of anticipation. We were guided to our tables which had been lovingly prepared for us with a choice of ingredients. 

First things first, we donned our chefs hats and aprons and listened to Guiseppe and Geualdo… two Italian chefs from Sicily. They spoke to us about the benefits of eating local produce seasonally. Then we were given our own plates with pre-prepared dough. We were shown how to knead the air out of the dough and then top it with tomato sauce and our choice of mushrooms, olives, salami and mozzarella cheese. Thereafter, all that remained was to have our ‘masterpieces’  cooked in the pizza oven. This took only 5 to 10 mins. The aroma in the vicinity was delicious… we were all feeling hungry. Finally our pizzas were served and they were delicious! It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning with lots of banter, happy faces and stomachs. 

Here is a selection of comments from other RL members:

“Fabulous morning, tasty pizzas…”

“Great fun! Petrified in case stretched dough too much and a hole might appear! Nicholette was a super guide!”

“Thank you for the Just Peachy gift voucher we all received, a nice surprise!”

“Sorry that you missed such a fun event Josephine but thank you Carole and Lisa for keeping us all informed and in line.”

Thanks to the Ranches Ladies team for organising. Also a big thank you to the team at Larte who enhanced the fun and atmosphere: Larte’s very own chef – Rajiv, Larte’s manager – Irina, who is also Italian, plus Daniel, Darren, Cookie, Jessa, Nausam, Memo and Sanjiv.

Guiseppe and Geualdo’s Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/sardasalatalicata/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

See link for a recipe to make pizza at home: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/homemade_pizza/

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Tournament

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships are now on until the 4th March.

We have been offered a limited number complementary tickets for RL members only, on a first come first served basis, for matches on this Monday to Wednesday: 20th, 21st and 22nd February.

Please contact Lisa who has posted details on the RL members WhatsApp group or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday.

You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

A big thank you to Marina for her write-up of the Valentine’s Day event. What can you share about what you have been doing in your Circle groups? Could you write about your favourite place to visit, or anything else that would be of interest to 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.

Lunch Circle

The Lunch Circle is restarting, led by one of our new members, Karen Weaving.

The first lunch is planned for Monday 6th March from 12 noon at Avli by Tashas Greek Restaurant in DIFC.

Their 3 course business lunch is 130 AED and a deposit is required in advance to book your place (as the restaurant charge for no-shows).

WhatsApp Karen on +971 55 571 9552 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.

Gardening Circle

The Gardening Circle, led by Jackie, meet once a month. The next meeting is Thursday 23rd February and the topic is “Plants for a shady garden.”

If you would like to join them email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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

Storytelling Circle

The Storytelling Circle meet once a month on a Monday afternoon from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Carole’s villa in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1. Members come prepared to talk for a short while on a given theme.

The theme for the next meeting on 13th March is “My Favourite Author.”

New members welcome. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Spanish Circle

The Spanish Circle have ben following a course A1.1 and recently did an exam with amazing results. Well done everyone!

The Spanish Circle, led by Maria, meet in Dubai Marina with beautiful view over the marina. Thursday mornings for beginners and Friday mornings for beginners and intermediates.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Embroidery Circle

The new Embroidery Circle, led by Saba, are meeting on Thursdays 10.30am-12pm (not Wednesday as announced earlier) at Saba’s home in Al Furjan. Materials will be supplied for new ladies to get them started.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been busy learning new techniques and creating stunning paintings on various themes.

New members are welcome. Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

French Circle

The French Circle were happy to see their previous teacher Dominique who came to visit us during her holiday. They have grown to a group of 7 students at intermediate level for French conversation.

New members welcome to join, Friday mornings from 10am.

To find out more, email Bea via circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

Book Circle

The Book Circle, led by Jackie, are reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry – a stunning and heartbreaking tale of four very different people whose lives intersect during the state imposed emergency of 1975.

They will meet on Friday 24th February, 9.30am in Arabian Ranches Golf Club. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Poetry Circle

The next Poetry Circle meeting is planned for Monday 27th February, 2.30pm in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1, on the theme of Magic and the Supernatural. New members welcome. Please bring along 3 poems to read and discuss.

If you would like to join, 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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Clothing and Accessories are highlighted below:

Businesses listed below are offering special discounts to members of Ranches Ladies. Present your membership card to avail the discount.

Bare Essentials Swimwear Dubai
Clothing Beach Wear Swim Wear Boutique
20% off full-priced Moontide and Piha swimwear
Jumeira Centre, Jumeira Beach Rd
http://www.bareessentialsdubai.ae

Facil Blanco – Authentic Italian Linen
15% off all styles by quoting ARL15
http://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
http://www.mamiyadiamonds.com

Oasis Fashion – Clothing Boutique
20% Discount
Wafi Mall, Oud Metha Road
http://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

https://neon-star.com/

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/neonstardubai/

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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Happy Valentines Day for tomorrow – don’t forget our special event at Larte.

Earthquake in Syria and Turkey

Around the world, there has been shock and sadness after the worst earthquake in 100 years brought devastation to large parts of Syria and Turkey on 6th February. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy.

Please consider what you can do to help by supporting legally registered charities who are bringing aid to victims.

Special Event – 14th February

This Valentine’s Day, 10.30 am – 1 pm, Ranches Ladies will explore pizza and pasta making with visiting Italian chefs Giuseppe and Geualdo at Larte, Studio One.

The event will include an introduction to the Slow Food Movement, a pasta and pizza-making workshop followed by a Q&A with the Chefs.

Advanced booking required. Please contact Josephine or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday.

You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

What can you share about what you have been doing in your Circle groups? Could you write about your favourite place to visit, or anything else that would be of interest to 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.

Lunching Out Circle

One of our new members, Karen Weaving, is restarting the monthly Lunching Out Circle, which was very popular prior to COVID.

The first lunch is planned for Monday 6th March from 12 noon at Avli by Tashas Greek Restaurant in DIFC.

Their 3 course business lunch is 130 AED and a deposit is required in advance to book your place (as the restaurant charge for no-shows).

WhatsApp Karen on +971 55 571 9552 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.

Karen will be at Larte from 11.30am this Tuesday to take sign ups with deposits.

Crochet Circle

The new Crochet Circle, led by Debra, have made a great start to the year. Lesley has just started a scarf, Anel is crocheting a basket out of t-shirt yarn, Debra is making a cot blanket and Dominique has just completed a handbag.

If you would like to join them, they meet on Tuesdays from 1pm – 2.30pm. Email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Spanish Circle

The Intermediate Spanish Circle, led by Maria, meet in Dubai Marina with beautiful view over the marina. Thursday mornings for beginners and Friday mornings for beginners and intermediates.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Embroidery Circle

The new Embroidery Circle, led by Saba, are meeting on Thursdays 10.30am-12pm (not Wednesday as announced earlier) at Saba’s home in Al Furjan. Materials will be supplied for new ladies to get them started.

To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Hiking Circle

The Hiking Circle have been enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery in the UAE. Here are some photos from a recent hike to the top of Al Rabi.

Hikes are usually on Wednesday mornings but days and times vary. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been busy learning new techniques and creating stunning paintings on various themes.

New members are welcome. Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Literary Lunch Circle

This month, the Literary Lunch Circle are reading Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver – a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, set in a modern-day rural American community contending with poverty and opioid addiction.

They hope to meet to discuss this book on the 20th of February.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Book Circle

The Book Circle, led by Jackie, are reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry – a stunning and heartbreaking tale of four very different people whose lives intersect during the state imposed emergency of 1975.

They will meet on Friday 24th February, 9.30am in Arabian Ranches Golf Club. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Poetry Circle

The next Poetry Circle meeting is planned for Monday 27th February, 2.30pm in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1, on the theme of Magic and the Supernatural. New members welcome. Please bring along 3 poems to read and discuss.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Walking Fitness Circle

The Walking Circle 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

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

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.

Mahjongg Circles

The Mahjongg Monday Circle, led by Sharon, are meeting to play on Mondays from 10.15am to 1pm, upstairs in Shakespeare and Co, Arabian Ranches 1. 

The Mahjongg Tuesday Circle, led by Supriya, meet to play ATF Mahjongg on Tuesdays 11am-1.30pm at Shakespeares and Co. Arabian Ranches 1.

Please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Home and Living are highlighted below:

Piano Lessons by Maria Sierra

Experienced piano teacher, Maria Sierra, is offering 20% discount on lessons for RL members – adults or children. (Normal price is 200 AED per hour for lessons at Maria’s home.)

Tel: Maria 055 200 6996

Eco Souk 
10% off all non-sale items. Use the code RANCHES10
https://www.ecosouk.me/

Enjo – Environmentally Friendly Cleaning products

New offer for 2023: free cloth/fibre for any purchase of AED 500 and above.

(10% discount has been discontinued.)

– show membership card or use code RLENJO

www.enjo.com

The Gorgeous Flower Company – Flowers for all occasions
10% discount for Ranches Ladies (show card)
Arabian Ranches Community Centre
Tel 050 299 3989
http://www.thegorgeousflowerco.com

Kave the story of things
Free filter coffee!
Warehouse 20, Alserkal Avenue
Dubai, UAE
Email: hello@thestoryofthings.com
Phone: +971 (0) 55 102 4469

My Second Home – the upmarket doggie daycare is offering 20% discount to RL members

Dubai Investment Park -2

tel: 971 4 881 8002

email: info@mysecondhomedubai.com

Orb Relocations

Relocation Agents
15% discount on total move charges
http://www.flipsnack.com/orbtheatricals/orb-relocations

Riot Photobooks – Quality Photo Book Printer

10% off
Online discount code RANCHESLADIES

G3 Shop, Concorde Tower – parking level

Cluster H, JLT
Tel: 04 445 8488
http://www.riotphotobooks.com

SNASH – Car Cleaning
50% off first service and 35% off subsequent cleans
(excludes packages)
http://www.snash.ae – or book using their free app

Shop & Ship by Aramex – Couriers
Lifetime membership $5 instead of $45
Nehad.Tadros@aramex.com
http://www.shopandship.com

TRIBE – Home design & styling

10% discount off store & rugs
The Courtyard, Al Quoz  Tel: 050 142 8248
http://www.tribedubai.com

Tutoring Center
After-school tutoring
10% off
Knowledge Village & Sustainable City
Tel: 04 435 6548
http://www.dubai.tutoringcenter.com

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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. It’s February already! Hope you have a great week.

New Beginnings

A poem by Rajul Chander

Poetry Circle member and Art Circle leader, Rajul, wrote this beautiful poem on the theme of New Beginnings, for the last Poetry Circle meeting.

Preface:

As there is light

After a dark night

As there is calm

After a storm

So also, for every ending there is a new beginning

Poetry:

Sometimes, life comes to an end when you lose someone dear

But then comes another time which brings you hope and cheer

I know of a friend who lost her soulmate in prime

But found a reason to live, as for her to sulk was a crime

She gathered her courage to smile and live

As to her children a fulfilling life she wanted to give

She said, if her children saw her looking lifeless and sad

It would remind them even more of their missing dad

She ventured out to find a purpose with that belief

She worked hard and in her creative pursuits she found relief

She let herself lose and went with the flow

And very soon one could see peace on her face and a glow

To glorify her love she wrote a book

Which touched many lives and reached every nook

She lived a life of dignity and peace

A new beginning she found to live thereafter in ease

Special Event – 14th February

This Valentine’s Day, 10.30 am – 1 pm, Ranches Ladies will explore the pizza and pasta making with visiting Italian chefs Giuseppe and Geualdo at Larte, Studio One.

The event will include an introduction to the Slow Food Movement, a pasta and pizza-making workshop followed by a Q&A with the Chefs.

Advanced booking required. Please contact Josephine or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Don’t miss the Pizza and Pasta making special event on 14th February.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

Thank you to Rajul for her beautiful and poignant poem. What can you share? 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.

Hiking Circle

The Hiking Circle have been enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery in the UAE. Here are some photos from a recent beginner’s hike.

Hikes are usually on Wednesday mornings but days and times vary. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Lunching Out Circle

One of our new members, Karen, would like to restart the monthly Lunching Out Circle, which was very popular prior to COVID.

If there’s enough interest, it will be the first Monday of the month, starting in March. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.

Storytelling Circle

The date for the next Storytelling Circle is Monday 13th February, on the theme of jewellery.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been busy learning new techniques and creating beautiful paintings. New members are welcome.

Join them on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Literary Lunch Circle

This month, the Literary Lunch Circle are reading Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver – a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, set in a modern-day rural American community contending with poverty and opioid addiction.

They hope to meet to discuss this book on the 20th of February.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@ gmail.com

Book Circle

The Book Circle, led by Jackie, are reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry – a stunning and heartbreaking tale of four very different people whose lives intersect during the state imposed emergency of 1975.

If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Poetry Circle

The next Poetry Circle meeting is planned for Monday 27th February, 2.30pm, on the theme of Magic and the Supernatural.

For more information, email circles.rances.ladies@gmail.com

Walking Fitness Circle

The Walking Circle 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

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

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.

International Festival Lunch Circle

Carole organises the International Lunch Circle who meet around once a month to share the food and culture of members’ home countries. This year they are focusing around International Festivals.

Volunteers required to host or help with future lunches. Please contact Carole on 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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Spas, Health and Dental are highlighted below:

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

Talise Spa

20% off services over 60 minutes with advanced booking.
Must show valid membership card.
Madinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah – DubaiBookings & enquiries email or call :
mjtalise@jumeirah.com 04 366 6818

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.

www.306spa.ae

ConfiDent

Dental Services
20% off Scale & Polish
110 Century Plaza, Jumeirah 1
Tel: 04 343 3315
http://www.dubaiconfident.com

Park Avenue Dental

Dental Services
5% discount for all members with a valid membership card
Daytona House, Motor City
Tel: 04 553 0931

https://www.parkavenuedc.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

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week.

Interior Design Presentation Coffee Morning

by Margaret Duce

On Tuesday 24^th January a large number of Ranches Ladies and friends, attended the Coffee morning held at the Larte, Studio One Hotel, Studio City,  where we were enthralled by a presentation given by an experienced and knowledgeable young lady called Marta Paloma of Interior Design Studio AM.

Marta explained many helpful and useful ideas on how to enhance and improve the overall look of a room by simple but very effective adjustments, resulting in outstanding and remarkable appearances.

For instance, the uniting of furniture with a rug or small carpet should be done by positioning the carpet underneath the front legs of a settee.  Along with an idea regarding a rug in the dining room area and as to how it should be placed. Curtain rails should be placed a good foot above the frames of windows – a fact which seemed to have escaped the curtain firm who came to fit mine! 

The use of mirrors and their placement can enhance rooms by optically giving the impression of enlarging the dimensions of a room, by reflecting and extending the refraction of light. Marta also mentioned complementing furnishings, using a colour wheel,  or the use of monochromatic hues and shades.

Dressing a room is a personal choice, along with your choice of modern or classic furniture, that also applies to textures along with cushions.

Marta ended her talk by having a question and answer session which proved to be very interesting too.  One particular idea was raised regarding metals.  Apparently you don’t need to have one particular type of metal as it is acceptable to vary the metals without spoiling the overall presentation of a room.

I found the talk to be most interesting and I learnt a considerable amount. It was enlightening and gave us new ideas as to how to visualise and maybe revamp a room or two!     

Hayet gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the members. Thank you to Marta for such an interesting presentation.

Special Event – 14th February

Join us at Larte, Studio One Hotel on Valentine’s Day from 10.30am for a very special Pizza and Pasta making Workshop.

Advanced booking required. Please contact Josephine or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Emirates Literature Festival

1st – 6th February

The 15th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will be held between 1st and 6th February with events at both The Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City and the new Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Al Jadaf.

Emirates LitFest is the Arab World’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word and one of the world’s leading international literary festivals, with around 250 local and international authors participating in around 300 sessions and workshops on a wide variety of topics. Check the Emirates Lit Fest Website to book tickets.

https://emirateslitfest.com

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Don’t miss the Pizza and Pasta making special event on 14th February.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

Thank you to Margaret for sharing her thoughts on the Interior Design Coffee Morning. What can you share? 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.

Literary Lunch Circle

The Literary Lunch Circle last Monday for the first time in 2023 at a nice restaurant called “Huqqabaz Garden” in Mall of the Emirates. They enjoyed discussing the book “Seven Moons by Maali Almeida” over a nice meal in great surroundings.

The next book is Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver – a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, set in a modern-day rural American community contending with poverty and opioid addiction.

They hope to meet to discuss this book on the 20th of February.

Gardening Circle

Angelique from Agriculture Box has kindly offered to repeat her workshop on organic urban farming at her villa in Jumeirah on Friday 3rd February, for those who missed the previous meeting.

Twelve spaces only. Please contact Jackie Daair or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to book.

Agriculture Box promotes planting in specially designed containers with a carefully balanced growing medium. An additional advantage of these containers is that they are light and easy to move around your garden or balcony.

Organic Urban Farming Systems http://agriculturebox.com/

French Circle

Do you want to improve your French? The French Circle, led by Bea, meet on Fridays from 10am to 12pm. New members welcome.

Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been busy learning new techniques and creating beautiful paintings. New members are welcome.

Join them on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Crochet Circle

The Crochet Circle, led by Debra, are now meeting on Tuesdays afternoons, 1pm to 2.30pm (not Thursdays).

Email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join them.

Mosaics Circle

The Mosaics Circle, led by Ayesha, meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am in Green Community East, DIP.

No experience is needed. To join or for more details, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Walking Fitness Circle

The Walking Circle 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

Quilters Circle

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. The next meeting is planned for 20th February.

If you would like to join the quilters, contact Vidhya at thequilterscircle@gmail.com

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

Shanghai Circle

The Shanghai Circle meet to play on Fridays 2.30-4.30pm at Shakespeare’s and Co, Arabian Ranches 1. If you would like to join them, please email  Supriya: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

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.

International Festival Lunch Circle

Carole organises the International Lunch Circle who meet around once a month to share the food and culture of members’ home countries. This year they are focusing around International Festivals.

Volunteers required to host or help with future lunches. Please contact Carole on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Storytelling Circle

The date for the next Storytelling Circle is Monday 13th February, on the theme of jewellery.

If you would like to join 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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Nail Salons are highlighted below:

Nail Salons

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
20% 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 – Monday to Thursday only
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 600 544 001
http://www.thenailspa.com

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week.

The Joys of Hiking in the UAE

by Mandy Peden

As ladies, we all know that we should exercise to help with bone strength as we get older, and outside walking is one of the best and easiest ways to keep fit, both mentally and physically.

There is a lot to see and experience, once you get out of the city into the wadis and hills.  During our hikes, we walk by farms and see goats, sheep, plants and trees, all growing naturally.  We sometimes also spot rock pools with toads and fish.

I started hiking in the UAE regularly over a year ago with just a few of us and I admit, I felt embarrassed that I was not the fastest and that I was always huffing and puffing at the rear.  Others would finish and dash off to do something else, whilst I reached the car totally exhausted and sweating.  By the time I got home, my back and knees would hurt. So out came the icepacks, painkillers, and a darkened room, until I felt human again.

The great thing is no one ever made me feel bad for being so slow, they would encourage me and make conversation.  I’ve made so many new friends of the trails, who I’d never had got to know otherwise.

I love the buzz I feel from being outdoors, so nature helps me overcome the pain. Watching a donkey with its young or seeing a goats skip makes my heart sing.  

Over a year later, my muscles are stronger, my balance has improved and I‘m no longer tagging along, unless I choose to.  

There is such a short winter in the UAE where we can be outside, and I want to enjoy it.

Come and join us in the Hiking Circle to make the most of the cooler months, get out of the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the UAE.

Hikes are usually on Wednesday mornings but days and times vary. If you would like to join us, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Coffee Morning Presentation – 24th January

Don’t miss a special presentation by AM Interior Design Studio, at Larte, Studio One Hotel on Tuesday 24th January.

Get helpful interior design tips while enjoying tea or coffee, catching up with old friends and making new ones.

For more details see the RL members WhatsApp group or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Save the Date – 14th February

A special Ranches Ladies event is being planned for Tuesday 14th February. Please save the date. More details to follow soon.

Emirates Literature Festival

1st – 6th February

The 15th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will be held between 1st and 6th February with events at both The Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City and the new Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Al Jadaf.

Emirates LitFest is the Arab World’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word and one of the world’s leading international literary festivals, with around 250 local and international authors participating in around 300 sessions and workshops on a wide variety of topics. Check the Emirates Lit Fest Website to book tickets.

https://emirateslitfest.com

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Don’t miss the special event coffee mornings coming up on 24th January and 14th February.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

A big thank you to Mandy for sharing her love of hiking. What would you like to share? 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 for January on the website for more activities.

Gardening Circle

Following the Gardening Circle’s successful meeting on 13th January, Angelique from Agriculture Box has kindly offered to repeat her workshop on organic urban farming at her villa in Jumeirah on Friday 3rd February, for those who missed it.

Twelve spaces only. Please contact Jackie Daair or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to book.

Agriculture Box promotes planting in specially designed containers with a carefully balanced growing medium. An additional advantage of these containers is that they are light and easy to move around your garden or balcony.

Organic Urban Farming Systems http://agriculturebox.com/

Uni Mums

The Uni Mums Circle are planning to go for lunch at Sansation, Motor City, on Wednesday 25th January, 12.30pm. If you would like to join, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

Uni mums, led by Marina, are a group for those with grown-up children at college or university. They meet around once a term and have a WhatsApp group.

Spanish Circle

The Spanish Circle, led by Maria, are having fun while improving their Spanish. They meet in Dubai Marina with beautiful view over the marina. Thursday mornings for beginners and Friday mornings for beginners and intermediates.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, have been busy creating beautiful paintings on different themes. New members are welcome.

Join them on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

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.

Line Dancing

Join the Line Dancing Circle to have fun and get fit on Wednesday mornings at Studio One Hotel.

Contact Carole or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Poetry Circle

The date for the next Poetry Circle has been changed to Monday 30th January. The theme is New Beginnings. 

The poetry circle are meeting once a month to share and discuss poems on a theme. If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Jewellery Clinic Circle

The next Jewellery Clinic Circle is planned for 25th January, 11am. Bring along any old jewellery that has sentimental value or some that you don’t wear anymore. Hayet can help you redesign it or fix it and enjoy wearing it again.

WhatsApp Hayet or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

International Festival Lunch Circle

Carole organises the International Lunch Circle who meet around once a month to share the food and culture of members’ home countries. This year they are focusing around International Festivals.

Volunteers required to host or help with future lunches. Please contact Carole on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Walking Fitness Circle

The Walking Circle 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

Storytelling Circle

The date for the next Storytelling Circle is Monday 13th February, on the theme of jewellery.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Crochet Circle

The Crochet Circle, led by Debra, meet on Tuesdays afternoons and Thursdays mornings.

Email circle.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join them.

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. 

Check the  discounts section on the website for a full list.

Discounts for Hair and Beauty Salons are highlighted below:

Paintbox Hair Ladies Salon, Arjan

20% off Hair and Nail Services, excluding Balayage packages, Tuesdays to Fridays

Must show valid RL membership card

Paintbox Hair, G09 Block A, Diamond Business Centre1, Arjan

052 864 9867

Casa Havana Beauty Salon

20% Discount for 1st time customers
10% discount on all visits (excluding threading and hair extensions)
Villa 892, Al Wasl Rd Umm Suqeim 1
Tel: 04 321 5757/056 157 7878
http://www.casahavanasalon.com

Chill Salon – Hair Salon
20% off on first visit to Palm Jumeirah Salon only

Shoreline Building 1, Palm Jumeirah

Tel: 050 5788506

(Media City branch has been relocated to Palm Jumeirah)

10% off on all services at all branches

BUSINESS BAY

Marasi Drive

Hotel Indigo, Dubai Downtown
+971 (0) 505788506

DUBAI MARINA

Intercontinental Hotel 2nd Floor
Tel: 052 428 3225
http://www.chillsalondubai.com

Derma Lounge – Beauty Salon

10% Discount off Services at the salon 

Not valid on products

Valid RL membership card must be shown to avail discount

Tel 043681453

Arabian Ranches 1 Community Centre

www.dermalounge.ae

L’Atelier
Hair & Beauty

L’Atelier Hair and Beauty is now offering 20% discount on bills over 200 AED every day
Motor City (Kojak Building), Springs Souk and Jumeirah Village
Tel: 04 420 1946/04 420 3096
http://www.latelierhairdressing.com

Marquee – Hair Salon
Offering 15% discount on Monday to Thursday
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Tel: 04 420 7700
http://www.marquee.ae

Only You – Hair & Beauty
20% discount on all services every day
Apex, Atrium 204, Motor City
Tel: 04 422 4180
http://www.onlyyousalon.com

Refinery Beauty Lounge

10% discount at our branch in Waitrose Al Thanya

10% discount at our branch in Centro – The Villa

http://www.refinerybeautylounge.com

Sugar Beauty Lounge
Sports City, Mall of the Emirates and Jumeira Lake Towers
Monday to Wednesday: 

20% reduction on all nail, body, skin care and hair treatments.
40% on Keratin, Botox, Collagen and Protein

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 

20% on minimum spend of AED 250

Discount is not available 5 days before and during public holidays
Valid Ranches Ladies card must be shown
tel: Sports City 044520989 or MoE 043549001
http://www.sugarbeautylounge.com

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Ranches Ladies Newsletter

Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Happy Chinese New Year for Sunday 22nd January.

Hope you have a great week.

Wanted – Newsletter Contributions

What have you been up to in your Circle group or on your holiday? Do you have a story, poem or recipe you would like to share? 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.

Coffee Morning Presentation – 24th January

Join us at Larte, Studio One Hotel on Tuesday 24th January for a special presentation by AM Interior Design Studio. Get helpful interior design tips while enjoying tea or coffee, catching up with old friends and making new ones.

For more details see the RL members WhatsApp group or email ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Save the Date – 14th February

A special Ranches Ladies event is being planned for Tuesday 14th February. Please save the date. More details to follow soon.

Tuesdays at Larte

Join us for tea or coffee and a chat on Tuesday mornings at Larte, Studio One Hotel in Studio City, 10.30am to 12 midday. You can also join or renew your RL membership and find out about activities on offer.

Don’t miss the special event coffee mornings coming up on 24th January and 14th February.

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 for January on the website for more activities.

Hiking Circle

The Hiking Circle are making the most of the cooler months to get out of the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the UAE. Here are some photos from their recent hike in Fujairah.

Hikes are usually on Wednesday mornings but days and times vary. If you would like to join them please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Spanish Circle

The Intermediate Spanish Circle, led by Maria, meet in Dubai Marina with beautiful view over the marina. Thursday mornings for beginners and Friday mornings for beginners and intermediates.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Storytelling Circle

The date for the next Storytelling Circle is Monday 13th February, on the theme of jewellery.

If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Art Circle

The Art Circle, led by Rajul, are creating some beautiful paintings and experimenting with new techniques. They meet on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. New members are welcome.

If you would like to know more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Mosaics Circle

The Mosaics Circle, led by Ayesha, are meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am till 1pm in Green Community East, DIP. Here are some of their beautiful creations.

To join or for more details, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com 

Indoor Climbing Circle

The Climbing Circle are meeting on Wednesdays from 7pm at Go Sports, Mall of the Emirates. New members welcome, no experience required. 

For more information, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com or send a message to Mandy or Tracy via the WhatsApp RL members group.

Pilates Circle

Gillian from Optimal Fitness is teaching the Pilates circle on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, at Optimal Fitness in Studio City.

As there are now a lot of ladies coming, Gillian has offered to start a second class on Mondays at 10.30am, if there is enough interest.

Please email Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com to join or for more information.

Gardening Circle

Last Friday, the gardening circle had a very interesting presentation by Angelique from Agriculture Box on organic urban farming at her villa in Jumeirah. Agriculture Box promotes planting in specially designed containers with a carefully balanced growing medium. An additional advantage of these containers is that they are light and easy to move around your garden or balcony.

A big thank you to Angelique for sharing her expertise and showing us her unique garden!

After the presentation, they had coffee across the road at the Hide Out in the delightful setting of Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif – a hidden gem of palm trees with a falag system and a majlis used in the past by Sheikh Rashid as a tranquil retreat.

Organic Urban Farming Systems http://agriculturebox.com/

Uni Mums

Do you have grown-up children at college or university? Uni mums – a social group for those with kids at university – are meeting around once a term. They also have a WhatsApp group.

Email Marina at circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for more information.

International Festival Lunch Circle

Carole organises the International Lunch Circle who meet around once a month to share the food and culture of members’ home countries. This year they are focusing around International Festivals.

Volunteers required to host or help with future lunches. Please contact Carole on circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com

Shanghai Circle

The Shanghai Circle meet to play on Fridays 2.30-4.30pm at Shakespeare’s and Co, Arabian Ranches 1. If you would like to join them, please email  Supriya: 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

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 updates to the discounts section on the website, so please check for up to date deals.

Discounts for Clothing and Accessories are highlighted below:

Bare Essentials Swimwear Dubai

Clothing Beach Wear Swim Wear Boutique
20% off full-priced Moontide and Piha swimwear
Jumeira Centre, Jumeira Beach Rd
http://www.bareessentialsdubai.ae

Facil Blanco – Authentic Italian Linen
15% off all styles by quoting ARL15
http://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
http://www.mamiyadiamonds.com

Oasis Fashion – Clothing Boutique
20% Discount
Wafi Mall, Oud Metha Road
http://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

https://neon-star.com/

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/neonstardubai/

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

Our website is http://www.arabianranchesladies.com and you can find us on FB and Instagram as Ranches Ladies

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