It seems like everything moved in slow motion in January – maybe it was hibernation because of the not-so-Mediterranean weather we’ve been having? I feel like I spent most of the month indoors, under cover of blanket with a wonderful electric footwarmer in constant use! But I am hopeful that with a new month – with or without a groundhog – the skies will turn bluer, the sunshine will begin to last longer, and the temperature will begin to inch its way upward!
MEMBERSHIP
Events for February
Susan Kaplan, VP Membership
First Tuesday Coffee – Tuesday 7 February, 10:30am at MuviMent, on the terraza behind the MUVIM Museum. The coffee morning is open to all women in Valencia, both members and those who have not officially joined us yet. There is no need to register in advance - just stop by and join us!
February Luncheon – Thursday 16 February. This will be a members only luncheon, and we will let you know as soon as full details are posted to the IWCV website.
Tour of the Casa and Museu del Pintor Jose Benilliure – Date TBA. Sadly we had to cancel this tour last month as the museum’s procedures changed suddenly, but it will be rescheduled for February. Join us on this tour of the home and studio of Jose Benilliure, one of the most important Valencian painters. Keep your eyes on your email and we will let you know as soon as full details are posted to our website.
Ninots at the Science Center – Join us for a visit to see more than 750 ninots on display at the Science Museum. You will be able to vote for any 2 and the winners (adults and children) will be saved from the burnings of la Cremá on 19 March and instead will earn a place in the Museu Fallero. We will let you know as soon as details are posted to the IWCV website.
OWL Happy Hour – Wednesday 22 February, The IWCV’s “OWL” Happy Hour will take place at 6 PM at Babilonia on Calle Mestre Clavé just off St. Vincent Martir next door to Hundred. Your spouse /partner /guests are welcome to join you. There is no need to register for OWL, but if you know that you will be there please email pres.iwcvalencia@gmail.com and let us know how many of you will be coming so that we can let the folks at Babilonia know about how many we will be.
New Members
Alicia Minaya - Peru & Spain
Carla Walker - American
Gulzhan Axambayeva - Kazakhstan
Julia Peppard - American
Liese Hutchison - American and German
Lucia Laborda Lofgren - Swiss & Spanish
María Gómez Rodrigo - Spanish
Mary Olsson - Spanish
Michelle Abarbanel - American and Portuguese
Milena Lazic Tejeda - Serbian
Nicole Seeman - French
Nina Paolo - American
Petya Ivanova - Dutch
Rosemary McGrath - American
Tarja Tiusanen - Finlandia
Terri OBryan - English and French
February Birthdays
Carmen Ventura
Carrie Ruisbroek
Charlene Walsh
Claudine Escaith
Deborah Scharfetter
Elna De Jongh
Emme Singer
Heather Power
Ireen Tull
Jane Buck
Julia Peppard
Karen Magee-Koski
Michelle Jorissen
Michelle McGowan
Mimi Carrera
Pamela Manolakis
Rian McCarthy
Risa Shargel
Susan Amatouri
Susan March
Tedi Conway Dickinson
Teresa Lemon Shepro
Activities
Phyllis So, VP Activities
January’s events:
On Monday 23 January there was a tour of the Pharaoh of Egypt exhibition at the Caixa Forum coordinated by Julie Massie (thank you, Julie!). It was well-attended and most everyone really enjoyed the event. If you haven’t been to the CaixaForum (the tall, blue, cone-shaped building at the City of Arts & Sciences), it is well worth a visit!
And, on Tuesday, January 31 we had Susan March, Registered Dietician, gave a lively presentation called “Let’s Bust Some Nutrition Myths”. Susan discussed some positive (and not so difficult) changes we can make to our lifestyles to ensure a healthy life.
Ongoing Activities:
Spanish and Coffee, Wednesdays, 4-6 at Bastard’s in Russafa. https://goo.gl/maps/tRC8K7SVFeSMeqJB8 Come join us for Spanish conversations. If you are bilingual (including Spanish) please join us as we need more Spanish speakers! This on-going activity is to help improve your Spanish conversation abilities and is not a Spanish class. After some initial growing pains, this group is ready to take off! Contact person: Mamen Arnáiz - +34 655 54 39 38
Women Who Walk, Fridays, 11-1 meet at Palau de la Musica to walk the Turia and then have coffee. For all levels of walking, you will find someone to walk with. This activity is open to members, their partners/spouses, and out-of-town guests. Guests who reside in Valencia may join one time only, after that, please join the IWCV if you want to continue walking with us. Thanks for understanding! Contact person: Lisa Harrison - +34 711 02 08 67
Knit and Crochet (formerly “Knit & Knatter”) Third Thursday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Cathy Cleaver’s home on Avenguda Oeste. Join this lively group, learn to knit or crochet and/or bring your current project. Contact person: Cathy Cleaver - +34 635 97 89 98
Board Games and More – Meets approximately twice a month, with different hostesses – anyone can volunteer! 6-8 people (depends on your flat), bring snacks and beverage. Games currently being played: 3/13 (like rummy but not), Mexican Train Dominoes (like dominoes but not), Rumi Kube, (like rummy but not), Quiddler (make words vs. Numbers), Yahtzee. If there’s a game you’d like to play or if you want to host a party, let Ann know. Contact info: Ann Linton – WhatsApp +1 (312) 208-8666
Mahjong - Every Monday from 11am to 4pm at Muff & Co, Carrer del Dr Vila Barberá 9. (The food at Muff & Co is delicious so staying for lunch is not a hardship at all!). We play Hong Kong style mahjong. If you don’t know how to play, email Jane Buck to sign up for the next (free!) class. Contact for weekly games and for lessons: Jane Buck – ForJBuck@aol.com.
February Holidays in Valencia
None – but Tuesday 14 February is Valentine’s Day so get those candy hearts ready!!
Stay warm, everyone, and see you soon!
Jane Buck,
President
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