CIWC News Dear Members, Here is all the latest news from CIWC. Newsletters are sent out at the beginning of each month, so if there is anything you would like to see included in future issues, please drop a line to: [email protected] The CIWC website can be found at www.chengduiwc.org. October 2014 Upcoming OCTOBER Dates Tuesday, October 7th 10:00 AM CIWC Monthly Meet & Greet at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Tuesday, October 7th 12.00 PM CIWC Welcome Committee Luncheon for Newcomers at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Wednesday, October 8th 11.30 AM CIWC Monthly Potluck Luncheon Tuesday, October 14th 9.30-11.30 AM Hopeful Hearts Zumba event Wednesday October 15th 12:00 PM Food-lovers Luncheon Editor Needed! We are looking for a volunteer to edit the monthly CIWC newsletter. It is a simple job that takes a couple of hours once a month, compiling all the news and events into this newsletter that we send out to members. No editing experience is necessary but if you enjoy writing or layout this will be fun and easy for you. Please drop a line to [email protected] if you are willing to help out and keep our 400+ members up to date. Friday, October 18th 7:00 PM Hopeful Hearts Art Auction Raffles Tower Tuesday, October 21st 10:30 AM Daytime Book Club, see details below COMING UP: CIWC HOLIDAY BAZAAR Saturday NOVEMBER 22 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chengdu International School (CDIS) Website Updated We have again updated our website including new information about the CIWC and the upcoming Holiday Bazaar. Please check it out when you get a chance. Thanks to Sara Bretthauer and Siguoy Mo for their continued work on the website. As always if you ever have any concerns or comments please feel free to email the CIWC at [email protected]. CIWC Committee 1 CIWC Meet & Greet This month’s Meet and Greet will be held in the lobby lounge of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Tuesday October 7th beginning at 10 am. Meet and Greet The Ritz-Carlton has been kind enough to provide a special offer to the CIWC and all attending members for our monthly Meet and Greet. The Ritz Carlton will provide one complimentary portion of coffee, tea or soft drink during the time from 10am to 12 noon for all members who choose to enjoy the buffet lunch at SPICES. The regular lunch buffet price is RMB 198++ but we have been extended an additional discount of 15% on this day. All guests who choose to just stay for the gathering time without lunch may order beverages a la carte and pay individually. A few etageres with pastries and small cakes will be placed on all tables with Ritz-Carlton compliments during the Meet and Greet. Welcome Committee Luncheon The Meet and Greet will be followed by the Welcome Committee Luncheon, for newcomers to Chengdu, and anyone who wants to stay on after the Meet and Greet. The luncheon will start from 12:00 noon at SPICES Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton. Don’t miss this if you are new in town! The CIWC Welcome Committee include Emelyn, Yawen, Kristen and Vanessa. If you have any questions please send them an email and they will get back to you as soon as possible. You can reach them at [email protected]. Let’s get started again with the monthly potluck lunch! CIWC Monthly Potluck Luncheon The October potluck lunch will be on Wednesday October 8 at 11:30 am at the home of Corinne Smith at Tianfu International. Every month, someone else can host. It’s easy - you just provide drinks, plates, glasses... and all the ladies who have confirmed they are coming by rsvp to you, will bring a dish to share. It is always nice to meet each other and taste from each other’s cooking specialties; maybe you will let us taste a dish from your home country? If you’d like to join the lunch, please RSVP to Corinne at [email protected] and she will send you directions. 2 Holiday Bazaar 2014 Mark Your Calendars for November 22, 2014 The Holiday Bazaar is CIWC’s major fundraising event of the year, raising money for local charities that benefit people in need in Sichuan province. It is also a fun family day out featuring local entertainment, vendors, seasonal food, a silent auction, holiday activities, Santa photos and games for the children. Building on the success of last year’s bazaar, which raised 240,000 RMB, we will again host this event at the Chengdu International School (CDIS) campus on Saturday, 22 November 2014 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are so excited about the upcoming Holiday Bazaar, we but need your help to make it successful: SEEKING POTENTIAL VENDORS: There are still a few spots available for those businesses or individuals that would like to sell their food or products or just promote their business. Please send an email to [email protected] for more information. HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1. We are on the lookout for Silent Auction items. These can be vouchers from restaurants or hotels, artwork, baskets of goods, spa vouchers, etc. All monies raised go to the charities that the Bazaar supports. 2. Make your own “country” basket for the Silent Auction. We are asking individuals or groups from their home country to make a basket of goods that remind you of home to donate to the Silent Auction. Below are examples of some baskets that have been made in the past. It can be as big or as small as you would like. 3. We are also looking for more SPONSORS. Please read the attached letter and forward to any companies or individuals who you think may want to be support the Bazaar. Sponsors receive various benefits explained in the letter. Please contact [email protected] for more details. 4. Think about becoming a VOLUNTEER. You can join the Bazaar Committee and help organize the event, or you can volunteer on the day to run a table or activity. Upcoming Bazaar Committee Meeting Dates October 15th & 29th at 1 pm at the Bookworm November 5th at 1 pm at the Bookworm and November 12th and 19th at 1pm at CDIS 3 4 News from Hopeful Hearts Local charity Hopeful Hearts will hold two events in October to raise money for life-saving heart surgery for children from poor families in Sichuan. Email [email protected] for more information. Tuesday, October 14th from 9:30 to 11:30 am: Zumba Class with instructor Zida Zainal at Raffles City outdoors next to Via Via Café. Tickets 100 rmb per person, includes fruit & water. Friday, October 18th from 7:00 pm: Art Auction at Raffles City, Ascott Tower 4, Fifth Floor Ballroom. Tickets 100 rmb per person, includes drinks & finger food. Auction starts at 8:30 pm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roups and Activities There is a lot going on in Chengdu! Here are details of some groups and activities that meet regularly and their upcoming events. If you organise a group that you would like to include in future newsletters, please email details to [email protected]. Playgroup CIWC Welcome Committee Craft Group Still going strong - The CIWC playgroup for babies and toddlers from 0 month up to 3 years age! The Welcome Committee is made up of members whom have different experiences of living in Chengdu so if you are wondering about where to live, which schools to attend or where to find certain types of food, just send them an email and they will get back to you as soon as possible. The Welcome Committee can be reached at [email protected]. The craft group meets every Wednesday (except major holidays) 10:30AM -12:00 at the Millennium Hotel, 41 Shenxianshu Nanlu. We meet on the ground floor at the Amber restaurant past the sofas and we are usually at the first table behind the service desk. We usually hand sew, knit or crochet but you are welcome to bring any type of craft. We have our own personal projects and also do group projects. It's useful if you can take basic sewing equipment but we can provide everything that's needed. All are welcome, we all learn from each other. If you want to join us then contact: It is time again to get together and play. Moms and dads are welcome to lead singing, reading or games. Please remember to use shocks inside, bring a water bottle for your child, and wet wipes for your convenient. This Playgroup is non-profit, open to all expatriate community living in ChengDu. When: Monday mornings Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Location: Goldenotes Music and Ballet Academy Utopia Building 1, Everbright Bank building, floor 16 Please contact Candra Roy with any questions at [email protected]. ! Each month a luncheon is organized on a Tuesday for newcomers to sit and talk with the Welcome Committee. The October luncheon date is scheduled for Tuesday October German Speakers Group The German speakers group meets once a month for breakfast or lunch. Contact Maria Weweler at [email protected] for more information. Adventurous Eaters/Food Lovers Group Canasta Fridays A regular group meets at 1 pm on Fridays at the Bookworm to play Canasta. Contact CIWC for more information on [email protected] The Adventurous Eaters meet for lunch at a different restaurant once a month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, October 15th at 12:00 pm. Badminton A regular group plays from 9.30 to 11.30 every Tuesday at the courts on the 5th floor of the Great World Carrefour Building on Xinguang Lu. The charge is 15 rmb per person. For more information please contact June Lee at [email protected]. Please email Mia Ma [email protected] if you would like to join this event, or anytime if you want to join the group mailing list. Hilary Oliver [email protected] 15928992707 Chengdu Kids Outdoors This is an open yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/gr oups/chengdukidsoutdoors/info a imed at sharing information on outdoor destinations and activities for families with young children in Chengdu. Especially for newcomers the 'outdoors' in Chengdu is rather hard to find. Chengdu Kids Outdoors is a place to meet others with similar interests, organize joint trips and activities, and look for inspiration on where to go. All members are invited to share their favorite outdoor destinations and descriptions of trips they made. More CIWC Groups and Activities continued on next page 6 CIWC Groups and Activities (continued) Morning Book Group Spanish Speakers Group This month’s Morning Book Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, 21 October at 10:30am, hosted by Leslie Taylor. Please contact Leslie at [email protected] if you would like to attend or require directions. October’s selection is, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skoot Spanish speakers and anyone who wants to practice Spanish are welcome to join us for a nice chat. We usually meet for lunch on the first Thursday of each month at a local restaurant. If you are interested in participating, contact Montserrat Olivos at [email protected]. November’s book: The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices by Xinran, will be hosted by Lisa Harris. The Morning Book club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30am. Venue will change monthly depending on host. If you are interested in joining book club or want more information, including this year’s reading selections, please contact Carrie Fischer at [email protected]. Support for Local Outreach and Charities 'Blue Sheep Crafts and Coffee shop is now at "#$%&'()*+,- 35 . A ) (/01 2345678), 9: 610041 A Qu, Gao Hua 2 Jie No.35, (Beside back entrance of Roman Square Trust Mart, just beyond the new Grandma's kitchen), 610041 Chengdu. Pass Grandmas and turn right beside the next new building known as A Qu. Go to the back, and just round the corner is the shop. Wide selection from those with disabilities, minorities and otherwise disadvantaged people of handcrafts, cards, calendars, leather work, wood carving, toys, jewelry, household items etc. Ideal to brighten up your life or as gifts. Open 10 am - 8.30 pm Monday - Saturday. Contacts: Ray 15882336584 [email protected]' Tina 15882419430 [email protected] [email protected]; Peter 13699455663 [email protected] 7
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