July Newsletter

This is it – our last Newsletter before summer vacation! We will not publish a Newsletter in August. Summer has already hit Valencia full force, with temperatures hovering between 35 and 40 degrees C yesterday (that’s 95 to 104 degrees F). Sunscreen, everyone, and don’t stay outside too long!

SAVE THE DATES!!!

We have already begun planning our autumn events, and there are two special ones happening. Please put these dates into your calendars now as they are very important!

THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER: IWCV ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS, Time & Location TBD. The AGM is open to all IWCV members. You will vote for members of the IWCV’s Board of Directors and hear all about what the IWCV has planned for the next year.

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER: IWCV 20^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER, open to everyone! IWCV is celebrating our 20 year anniversary with a fundraiser to support our three charities. It will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Espai Llimera on Calle Timoneda. Put the date into your calendars and stay tuned in September as we will post more information on our website!

Even though the IWCV will slow down in the summer, we won’t stop entirely! Here are the events we’ve already got planned for you, and don’t forget to check the website periodically as new events are added all the time!

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CLINICS WITH REBECCA CABO, Friday 11 July between 11:30am and 13:30pm at SpacesCabo, Plaça de Rodrigo Botet 1, Ciutat Vella. Open to IWCV members, their partners/spouses, Fellows of the IWCV, and out-of-town guests.

IWCV member and real estate expert Rebecca Cabo is offering her time and expertise to help members navigate the basics of renting or buying residential property in Valencia. This is your opportunity to schedule a 30-minute one-on-one session (solo or as a couple) to ask questions and gain clarity on topics such as understanding rental contracts, navigating the home-buying process, exploring the Valencia real estate landscape, and more! For details and to sign up, click here: Personal Real Estate Clinics with Rebecca Cabo | IWC - Valencia 

FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR, Wednesday 16 July, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Pan y Vino Focaccia Wine Bar, C/ de Cadis, 67. Open to everyone! No need to register in advance; just stop by to see old friends and to make new ones!

IWCV JULY LUNCHEON, Thursday 17 July, 2:00pm. Open to IWCV members, their spouses/partners, Fellows of the IWCV, and out-of-town guests. For our last luncheon before summer vacation, we will enjoy a fabulous Cuban meal family style at La Perla de la Habana! For complete details and to sign up, click here: July Luncheon | IWC - Valencia

MEMBERSHIP

Janine Forbes, VP Membership

New members and re-joiners in June 2025

We have 344  full Members with 14 joining us this month from the Uk, India, USA, Kazakhstan, and Italy.

A huge welcome to all our new members!

Ary Vergil

Brittney Hurt

Carina Feldman

Cheryl Schuberth

Christine Hickman

Gila Dikel

Gulnara Zhanibekova

Joyce Gemperlein

Lara Shields

Laura Massimini

Miriam Mc Gorrin

Robin Husbands

Sarah Fopsse

Sruthi Mohan

Happy Birthday to all our ladies celebrating in July!

Aida Thuresson

Aimee Schmidt

Alexandra Grant

Carina Feldman

Dayna Rubalcava

DeAlonna Kirk

Edith Poma

Elizabeth Miller

Ellen Horovitz

Emy Salem

Eva Kalman

Joyce Gemperlein

Laura Kelly

Laurel Dooley 

Lee Warzecka

Lindsay Church

Pamela Dominguez

Robin Wright

Sandra Clark

Sandra Kim

Sharon Sanders

Shirley Gowland

Teresa Lucas

Tricia Bryan

Wendy Hoover

New members found us through other members referrals, web searches and increasingly Facebook recommendations. 

Input from Membership VP - Janine Forbes

Our final coffee meet up of the summer takes place on Tuesday 1st July at the Muvimas cafe at 10:30. It’s the first of the year I am unable to attend but you will be in the very capable hands of Susan Burke March, our esteemed Events VP . As always we welcome members old and new but would especially ask our more “established” members to look out for new faces and help our new members attending for the first time to feel welcome. It is very much appreciated. 

New members really appreciate the help of an IWC Ambassador when they are relatively new to the city, I know I did!  If you are an existing member and you would like to help out the Ambassador team please contact Famke on fgrootswagers@gmail.com We are always grateful of extra help!

Remember, all the really useful information about What’s On within the Club and the many, many events  is on the IWC website. If you would like to join one of the many Whatsapp groups, just contact the relevant lead member or any Board Member including myself , janine_forbes@hotmail.com . If you know any women in your personal network who you think would enjoy our club,  please pass on www.iwc-valencia.com and bring them along to an event. This is how the majority of women find us and referral is the best recommendation of all.

CHARITIES & FUNDRAISING

Pauline Fitzgerald, VP – Charities

We continue throughout the Summer to support our charities. If you wish to make a personal donation please see below bank details for Proyect Vivir, Casa Caridad & Casa RonaldProyecto VivirES75 3159 0066 9828 5328 2123Casa CaridadLa Caixa:ES47 2100 0736 0022 0061 23102.Banco Sabadell:ES75 0081 7352 4300 0105 7311Casa RonaldES27 0081 1518 9300 0150 8057It is still possible to become a family member at Casa Ronald. Every year Casa Ronald house next to La Fe Hospital hosts more than 200 families with seriously ill children who need to be close to them during their recovery. In order to be able to assume the high costs of maintaining this, they are asking us to join their great family in a very simple way that generates a lot of stability: Becoming a family member You decide the amount and how often you can contribute, every amount no matter how large or small helps in such a big way https://participa.fundacionronald.org/sociocasaronaldvalenciaCasa Ronald greatly appreciates the support of IWCVI'm sure many of you saw the programme screened by the BBC this week 'Why Cities Flood'  this programme featured Valencia and highlighted the problems that still exist in The Dana area. Casa Caridad continue their mission to support victims of The Dana, so many people suffered and are still struggling. They are appealing to companies and individuals for donations, two bank accounts have been enabled for this purpose:CaixaBank: ES2321008681530200122656andRENTA 4 BANCO:ES 7600830001110097130755 or you can use The Bizum number 11001.Have a wonderful summer ladies and thank you for your continued support

ACTIVITIES

Susan Burke March, VP—Activities

IWCV Events have slowed down in July, but for those of you who will be in Valencia, we hope to see you at the events we’re offering. Take a look above for details! Please note: we will not be scheduling any special events in August but if you participate in one of our many on-going activities, please check with your activity coordinator for her summer schedule. 

And, as always, if you have an idea for an on-going activity or one-off event, please contact Susan March and let her know. We are always looking for your thoughts and for your help! 

Thank you all.

FELLOWS OF THE IWCV

Carey Hepler, Coordinator

Details of the Fellows’ July Happy Hour are above. This event is open to Fellows and everyone else too! We hope to see you there.

The Fellows of the IWCV is open to all men of Valencia. For questions or to join, please contact me (Carey Hepler) at carey.hepler@gmail.com.

JULY/AUGUST HOLIDAYS IN VALENCIA

Friday 15 August The Assumption of Mary

We wish all of you an excellent summer, and to paraphrase the song, “See you in July and September!”

Jane Buck,

President