A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • July

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The American Women’s
Association of Hong
Kong, Limited.
Established in 1956
A volunteer organization of
women of all nationalities
women supporting Hong
Kong charities and schools
through community service
and monetary grants, while
providing educational and
social activities for members.
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Joy Murray
Tel: 6773 7036
[email protected]
Assistant Editors
Carole Atkin
Laura Metoudi
Lori DiCarlo
Angela Bellas
Rachel Bourke
Graphics
Fahima Ahmad
Jacky Ngan
Membership Information
WOW Update
AWA Grants
Water Sport
Weekend Getaways
Mosaics
Happy Valley Sheung Wan
Asian Tours
AWA Enjoys
Local Tours and Activities
On-going Activities
Sporting Activities
Contact Information
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Fahima Ahmad
Lori DiCarlo
Advertising Manager
Hildy Karev
[email protected]
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W e l c o me
From the President
As incoming president of the AWA, I would personally like
to thank our returning members as well as welcome our
new members to the Association. The board and I are
thrilled you have chosen to join this organization and are
excited to share with you the upcoming years’ events and
activities, so read the magazine and visit the website often
for the latest news.
I also want to encourage members to take
advantage of the wide array of resources
the AWA provides so as to maintain a
productive, satisfying and happy life here in
Hong Kong. There are many opportunities
to meet new members such as our Foon
Ying group, Chat, the new Buddy Program,
and OWL, where you can build relationships
with many fantastic ladies that will no
doubt develop into life-long friends.
With the many events and activities the
AWA offers, it is important to remember that as an
organization we are passionate about our service-oriented
roots of charitable giving and volunteerism and encourage
all members to actively participate as each of you have
much to offer.
We will begin our AWA season with the Welcome Back
Coffee on the morning of September 17 at the American
Club in Tai Tam. So please mark your calendars and join us
in discussing our upcoming year, giving a warm welcome to
newcomers, and catching up with friends.
I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing our
vision for a successful organization. Please do not hesitate
to contact me with your ideas to help us improve.
From the Editor
As a guest in Hong Kong I am constantly reminded of my own
good fortune; my life is good, in contrast to the lives of many in
this bustling city.
I recently participated in Dialogue in the Dark, an opportunity
presented by AWA Local Tours. This was a simulation of life for
a blind person. We were guided by voice in
complete blackness through various scenarios
such as a park, busy traffic areas and even
crossing a swaying bridge. We had our canes
and a caring guide who ensured we didn’t come
to any harm. The importance of relying on our
other senses was paramount, and very difficult.
We stumbled often and speaking for myself, I
had no idea of direction in this alien world.
I was humbled by the experience and became
very aware that in this hot, overcrowded city,
many people could use a helping hand. The AWA Charitable
Donations Committee rises to this challenge and at the Annual
Awards Tea, May 30, grants were awarded to 22 charities, nine
of which were selected by our partner, the American Chamber
of Commerce. The recipients were varied and so very grateful
for the help. A report on the Awards Tea is printed in this issue
and we will feature most of these charities through the next
few issues.
Hats off to the Charitable Donations Committee, who carefully
screen all the grant applications and to the fundraising
volunteers and of course to all the AWA members who donate
time and money to help those in need.
Stephanie Bourque
AWA President
Joy Murray
AWA Editor
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Owl (Out With the Ladies)
Welcome New Members
Lynda Meeks
Holly Miles
AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic,
community of women of all nationalities, with over 800
members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find
your niche through our diverse range of activities, events
and opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome –
do join us!
Come join us any week or every week - same time, same
place (except public holidays).
Where: Oolaa
20 Bridges Street, Soho
When: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Coordinators: Kathy Barber, [email protected]
Julie Naughton, [email protected]
Foon Ying
Joining is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk
or call 2527 2961. When: July 9, 16, 23
August TBD
Where: Meet at Admiralty MTR by Pacific Coffee
CoordinatorS: Hildy Karev, [email protected]
Kate Mahjoubian,
[email protected]
Cost: No fee but registration is required
"Foon Ying" means ‘welcome’ in Cantonese and what better
welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to
foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program
takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun
activities for your group, sharing experiences and building
your “guanxi” or ‘network’. Your commitment? Attend all
three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your
new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy!
CHAT (Come Have a Talk)
Neighborhood Coffees
Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please
introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine
at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, WoW event or
encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all
women can connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying
and purposeful life in Hong Kong.
When: Thursday, 10:00am – 12:00 noon
(except public holidays)
Where: J.W. Marriott Hotel, 4th Floor, Lobby
Lounge (bar area), Pacific Place
Cost: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal
expense)
Coordinator: Susan Wallace, 9783 3227
CHAT is an informal gathering for members, newcomers, and
non-members. In a friendly atmosphere, we share a coffee or
tea and lively conversation. CHAT is a drop-in activity. No
registration is required. Join us anytime between 10:00am
and noon. The group often proceeds to lunch to continue
chatting. A chance for some "grown-up" time and to leave the
little ones at home.
If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods,
join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new
friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new
activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of
forthcoming coffees.
HK Central/Mid Levels
Kathy Barber, [email protected]
HK Southside
Walli Seegar, [email protected]
Sandra Gallaudet, [email protected]
Pok Fu Lam and Shouson Hill
Amita Gupta, [email protected]
Kowloon
J ane Buck, [email protected]
Susan Trebach, [email protected]
Discovery Bay
Tracy Russell & Tina Volkman, [email protected]
SAI KUNG
Katherine Fenton, [email protected]
Some CHAT Hostesses
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MEMBERsHiP
WoW offers a range of personal and professional development talks,
workshops and seminars to keep us all at the top of our game. How does
work in Hong Kong differ from work in other parts of the world? In the
second of a series on women who work in Hong Kong, we look at the
differences in a variety of occupations.
If you have a story to tell please email aware.org.hk to share your work or
volunteer experiences.
A Whole new World for Vicki neale
If you had told me two years ago that I would be writing for a
children's newspaper in Hong Kong, I would have laughed. In
the UK I worked as a town planner in local government. After
maternity leave I quickly realized that I had lost the love for
the job, so when we moved to Hong Kong, I had no regrets
at leaving my 'career'.
Initially my priorities were to get us settled,
however, soon I wanted to go back to work,
but didn't know where to start. I had joined
‘Hong Kong Moms’, a Facebook group, where I
saw an advert for an English Language Editor
working on children's newspapers. I hastily
updated my resume and was thrilled to get the
job. It has been an interesting learning curve,
especially seeing the different ways my Cantonese
colleagues approach things.
I soon realized that in Hong Kong, and working for a small
company, everyone needs to be able to do a little bit of
everything. I am really enjoying researching news stories for
primary school children and writing something
that makes them happy. And, although I am not
expected to be available 24-7, I do come up with
ideas and maintain the company's social media
accounts in my spare time.
Vicki Neale is the English Language Editor for
Kids Dailies who produce My Little Paper, Daily 7
and Daily 10 for primary school children. The
website www.kidsdailies.com will launch soon.
Global Perspective for nancy roberts
I work for Cambridge University Press, the world's oldest
publisher, which is of course based in Cambridge, UK.
However in my role as Global Production and Operations
Director for Academic Publishing, I have managed a global
team for around three years, with many of my staff located in
our New York office. This seemed an ideal opportunity for me
to transform my role from being primarily transatlantic to truly
global and in March 2013, I followed my partner John out to
Hong Kong.
In effect, I now work remotely; in a small office in Central
which I share with three local staff. Working in Central and
living in Sheung Wan means I have swapped my
three hour round trip from London to Cambridge
for a 10 minute stroll down Hollywood Road.
I find working in Hong Kong interesting,
challenging, and very different from the UK. In
general, I find the staff to be somewhat
deferential and hierarchical in the Hong Kong
office, a big change from Cambridge. Publishing
is by its nature a collaborative industry with a
healthy scepticism for authority, but here, job
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titles matter. It is not considered appropriate for me to deal
with postmen, for example, or to wash up my own coffee
cup, whereas in the UK I would never get away with such airs
and graces. I also find, particularly in China, that I am often
invited to meetings purely on the basis of my job title; the
higher rank of staff you can take to a meeting, even a meeting
outside of their area, the better you will be received. I am
therefore learning a lot of new skills as I sit in on sales,
marketing and commissioning meetings!
I am impressed by the high proportion of women in the
workplace in Hong Kong and China. I regularly attend
meetings, particularly with printers, where
women will outnumber men, and the women are
also more likely to hold higher status office jobs,
whereas the men will be on the factory floor. This
is a marked difference from the UK, where
printing remains largely a male-dominated
industry.
Overall I have found the Asia team to be very
welcoming, and I already feel part of the
Cambridge Asia family.
M ember s h i p
Goodbye and Thank You
Nicky Cooper
Nicky Cooper is leaving Hong Kong after seven years of
expat life in Asia. During her five years in Hong Kong, she
was very involved in AWA. She volunteered as features editor
for AWAre and collaborated Frocks & Bubbles with LoveIt (an
AWA fundraiser event) before taking up the position of VP
Membership for AWA in 2013. Her highlight of this year was
working with the WoW team - “young, dynamic and
positive…no wonder they are successful in their own
businesses and find jobs quickly!”
Nicky is heading back to New Zealand after her years in
Hong Kong. Although she will miss friends and Hong Kong,
she is looking forward to being near family. “I’ve made
wonderful friendships and created a life with purpose to make
my transitions from corporate lawyer to full time mum to
“empty nester” easy. My advice – take the chance to think
about what you love to do and
AWA is sure to be able to help out
find a way to do it – while having a
whole lot of fun.” Good advice,
Nicky.
We wish you the best with your
upcoming move to New Zealand
and extend our sincere thanks for
your hard work and contribution to
AWA.
New Member Discounts
Il Bel Paese has eight shops in Hong Kong selling a wide range of high-quality, authentic and popular Italian fresh
products, delicacies and special seasonal items as well as food-related gifts. Four of the shops (Caine Road,
Hennessy Road, Queen's Road Central and Discovery Bay) include dine-in. Customers can also enjoy the taste of
Italy at home, as the shops offer the best in “ready-made” meals for take-away or catering. For further details and
locations see www.ilbelpaese.com.hk. AWA members can receive a 10% discount on a minimum purchase of
HK$300 or above at any of Il Bel Paese shops. The offer is not applicable to catering, hampers, private functions or
paid events and can not be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Members should present their AWA
Membership card on payment.
Read Books
Read Books is an online secondhand English language
bookshop at www.readbookshk.com. AWA members can
receive a 20% discount on all orders. The code for the
discount is AWA20% (to be entered on the payment page).
Read Books offers free delivery on all Hong Kong orders and
issues a newsletter showing the latest arrivals in store. If you
are looking for a specific book, Read Books can help you
locate it. Read Books can also trade any of the books you
currently own for store credit or sell your books for you on a
consignment basis. Email any queries or requests to
[email protected].
Hong Kong Yachting
Charter sailing yachts, cruisers, party boats and junks for all
sorts of activities from Hong Kong Yachting. Services include
adventure sailing, corporate team building, wine tasting
cruises, birthday parties, client entertainment, themed tours,
cocktail dinner parties, corporate days out, sail training, deep
sea fishing or just great swimming days out on the water with
your friends. Hong Kong Yachting also provides professional
catering and beverage packages to suit any occasion. See
www.hongkongyachting.com/ for details.
AWA members can have a 10% discount on prices
(subject to change without notice) for:
• 3
hour Adventure sailing tickets with a minimum of 2
tickets purchased ($800/person before discount)
• Harbour Winetasting & Lights Cruise with a minimum of 4
tickets purchased ($590/person before discount)
• Container Port Tour with a minimum of 4 tickets purchased
($795/person before discount)
American Women’s Association members can have a private
charter for the prices above on:
• Harbour Cruise with a minimum of 35 people
• Container Port Tour with a minimum of 35 people
• 3hr Adventure sailing charter with a minimum of 10 people
• Ladies Champagne Po Toi Lunch Sail with a minimum of 10
people ($1500/person before discount)
ROSARINI offers simple yet stylish clothes made from a
unique jersey fabric that is comfortable, does not crease,
shrink, fade or require ironing - clothes that will flatter all
shapes and sizes as they drape the body and don’t cling.
Styles include tunics, tops, leggings, dresses, jackets,
ponchos, skirts, cardigans and pants. Sizes from an Australian
Size 6 to 22.
American Women’s Association members will receive a 20%
discount. Please show your membership card when you pay.
Rosarini is at Ho Lee Commercial Building, 8th Floor, Room D,
40 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central.
MEMBERsHiP
Summer Volunteer
Opportunities
Community Service
If you are staying in Hong Kong for the summer there are
volunteer opportunities ready for you:
Meals in the Home
Contact: Marybeth Coffer,
[email protected]
An ongoing, year round activity, Meals in the Home provides
opportunities for US Naval personnel to explore Hong Kong,
enjoy a local meal or participate in an activity. Volunteer
opportunities depend on when the US ships are in dock in
Hong Kong. There is usually a 30 day lead time.
Reading for the Blind
Contact: Kate Mahjoubian,
[email protected]
This is also a year round activity and any additional summer
help would be welcomed. Time is flexible. Contact Kate if
interested.
Save your Travel
Toiletries for Charity
At the September 17 Welcome Back Coffee the
Charitable Donations Committee will be collecting
toiletries for donation to some of Hong Kong’s
most needy residents, so scoop up those soaps,
shampoos, disposable razors and airline care bags
provided by airlines and hotels and bring them to
the Welcome back Coffee. If you are so inclined
you can supplement these items with full size
toiletries found in the supermarkets.
Sunshine Action and Feeding Hong Kong are
the two charities that will be distributing your
donations to the needy.
Your donations can also be dropped off at the
AWA office.
Soup Kitchen.
Contact: linda wolfe,
[email protected]
The soup kitchen, an ongoing activity, runs two meals a day
365 days a year and all help is much appreciated. Sign-ups for
summer volunteering continue in the same manner as they
do year round.
Welcome Back Coffee!
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Wednesday 18th September !
9.30am until Noon !
The American Club, Tai Tam!
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Please join us to find friends, old and new!
Learn how you can become more involved in the coming year!
Discover all the marvelous local tours and activities, sensational !
Asian tours and unique volunteer and fundraising efforts that !
The AWA has to offer.!
COST: HK$240 Members / HK$270 Guests
Cost: $195 Members/$230 Guests!
Breakfast is included!
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Register at awa.org.hk!
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Shuttle bus available!
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Generously sponsored by
Asian Tigers Mobility.
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Membership Renewal
Stay connected over the summer and don’t
miss any AWA opportunities! The AWA
membership year starts July 1, 2014. Your
membership will take effect from the date of your
renewal for a full year. The annual membership fee
is HK$980. The higher rate takes into account
increased expenses and inflation.
All AWA members are able to access the new
AWA website including Forum, the new LIstServe,
and a copy of the AWAre Magazine.
DON’T DELAY! RENEW TODAY!
A[[
A+ Living In Hong Kong
6031-4930 [email protected]
Any premises leasing business with us by Aug 31,
2014, you will have supermarket gift vouchers
equivalent to 10% of service payment.
Charitable Donations
AWA Grants Nearly HK$1 Million to
22 Local Charities
The AWA this year has again granted nearly HK$1 Million
to local needy charities. The annual grant program follows a
tradition begun when the organization was founded in 1956.
The grants, nine funded by the American Chamber of
Commerce (AmCham) with an educational orientation,
typically support charities that serve children, the elderly, the
disabled and women and families. Select grants this year
include:
• A community program for older adults at risk for
hypertension and diabetes
• Sign language for interpreters
• A sexual abuse prevention program for mentally
handicapped students.
“Our charitable niche is targeting small grant to small local
charities with big hearts”, said AWA President Eileen Glynn.
“With our loyal AmCham partner, this year we are delighted
to assist a total of 22 charities that provide valuable services
to our community”.
The largest single award this year, just over HK$126,000
will go to the Rainbow Project Company Ltd. to treat children
with autism spectrum disorders. One of the smallest grants
at HK$15,000 will provide replacement toys for teaching
language skills to hearing impaired children at the Suen Mei
Speech and Hearing Centre.
Other projects funded include: new sterilizers for estate
dental clinics, replacement dehumidifiers for an elderly
residence, and tablets and internet access for children
awaiting and recovering from serious heart surgery.
“We rely on the AWA’s highly credible vetting process to
identify worthy charities and projects”, said James Sun,
chairman of the AmCham Charitable Foundation. “Ours is a
longstanding, fruitful partnership that is both efficient and
effective. It enables us to invest in outstanding small charities
performing meaningful work”.
The AWA accepts grant proposals each fall and through an
all-volunteer vetting program, reviews and performs site visits
with the applicant charities. “We specialize in assisting
charities that have great passion and commitment but minimal
resources”, said Susan Trebach, AWA Charitable resources
chair. “These modest grants can be quite important to the
recipients and we are privileged to be of assistance”.
Despite a challenging economic environment with many
deserving groups competing for donor dollars, this year the
AWA, in partnership with AmCham, was able to raise almost
a million dollars for charities and needy student scholarships
under the leadership of Marcy LaRont, vice president of
fundraising.
“This year we developed a real momentum for giving
among our already generous members", LaRont said. “From
our highly successful annual charity bazaar to our more
targeted spring events we were able to engage hundreds of
donors with most satisfying results”.
The AWA and AmCham presented the grants May 30,
2014 at an Awards tea hosted by the US Consul General
Clifford Hart. “This is a real American family affair every year
for us”, said Richard Vuysteke, president of AmCham. “We
greatly appreciate the US Consul General’s support and
participation and we all feel exceptionally fortunate to be able
to assist this array of dedicated community partners".
A full list of grant recipients will be posted on the AWA
website in conjunction with the Awards Tea Ceremony.
Charitable Donations
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Hong Kong
the ideal water sport island
By Hildy Karev
This summer when the temperatures soar into the high 30s, why not consider learning a new water
sport? Hong Kong is blessed with beautiful beaches and mild temperatures most of the year so it’s an
ideal place to learn a new skill or participate in various water sport training programs.
The Leisure and Cultural Service Department, a state run program, has established five major water
sports centers on Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. They are:
• Stanley Main Beach Water Sports, Stanley Main Beach area, Stanley
• St. Stephen’s Beach Water Sports Center opposite Stanley Bay, Stanley
• Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Center next to Main Dam of Plover Cover Reservoir, Tai Po
• Chong Hing Water Sports Center, next to the High Island Reservoir, Sai Kung
• The Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Center at Wong Shek Pier, Sai Kung.
There are also Water sports centers on Lantau Island and Discovery Bay.
Centers are open from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm daily and they offer a variety of certification programs and
activities for nominal fees. For more information go to: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/watersport/en/index.php
In addition to the Government run facilities, there are numerous privately owned centers offering
other water sports such as Kayaking, Windsurfing, Sailing, Wakeboarding, Dragon Boating and many
more. A few of the larger facilities are:
• Hong Kong Aqua-Bound Center, Stanley
• Wakesurfection, Wong Chuk Hang
• Long Coast Seasport, Lantau Island
• Hebe Haven, Sai Kung
• Yachting Ventures Ltd. at the Hong Kong Royal Yacht Club, Causeway Bay
So grab your wetsuit and don’t forget your sunscreen. Have fun!!
S u mmer weekend g e t a w a y s
Koh Samui
By Carole Atkin
After almost three solid weeks of rain in HK we were
more than ready for a hot and sunny weekend in Koh Samui,
an island off the east coast of Thailand. On emerging from the
airport, we were less than impressed by the fairly heavy rain,
darkness and the drive through some pretty tacky looking
streets. Throw in the recent military coup in Thailand, and we
began to ask ourselves, What have we done?
Our resort, the X2 Samui, lay south of Lamai beach on the
south-eastern tip of the island. On getting up at sunrise the
next day to explore our new surroundings, we were delighted
to find a quiet complex of 20 or so chalets, most with their
own private pool, and a restaurant overlooking an attractive
beach. Before breakfast, we walked towards the rising sun to
a Muslim fishing village where life and business begin early in
the day. The call to prayer was sung more beautifully than I
had ever heard it, while the street market was a visual feast.
And it just kept getting better. If you want action and
parties, crowds, shops and a beach with good swimming,
then head for Chaweng or any of the northern beaches.
Lamai has several very beautiful and high-end resorts, but the
water quality leaves a lot to be desired. We preferred the
southern and western edges of the island where life is lived in
the slow lane. If your budget will stretch to it, experience
sunset drinks from the Air Bar at the InterContinental, or at
Island View restaurant at Five Islands Beach on the west
coast.
A standard snorkeling/sightseeing day trip to the distant
Ang Thong National Marine Park, can begin with a speedboat
trip which takes almost two hours and that can be challenging.
Instead, we used TK Tour in Thong Krut to take us there in only
20 minutes by long-tail boat. Koh Taen and Koh Mat Sum, off
the southern end of the island, gave us a morning of
snorkeling and island hopping. With just five of us in the boat,
this was a lovely, low key way to enjoy the locality and see the
fish and coral of the area.
To sum up, we loved Koh Samui. My advice, just make
sure to book accommodation in an area of the island that best
suits your expectations and budget.
Boracay - White Sand
and Clear Blue Waters
By Shelda Chickles
I finally had an opportunity to visit Boracay around Easter
break. Although there is plenty of lodging along the famous
White Beach that will suit most budgets, we opted to stay at
Shangri-la located on the north side of the island. White
Beach, often voted as one of the best beaches, is a four
kilometer stretch of white powdery sand and warm, clear blue
water. A definite draw for visitors looking for a piece of
paradise.
There are two ways to get to Boracay from Manila via
Caticlan Airport or Kalibo Airport. If you land at Kalibo, expect
a 90-minute drive to the pier at Caticlan. Once in Caticlan, you
will have a 15-minute boat ride to the island of Boracay. We
flew Cebu Pacific from Hong Kong to Caticlan via Manila. It
was easier than I imagined. After clearing immigration to
catch our flight, we walked to the domestic terminal which is
essentially in the same building, Terminal Three. A word of
caution, the overhead compartment in the plane is only big
enough for a bag pack so it is best to check in larger baggage.
White Beach is on the west side of the island and is
divided into three areas, Stations One, Two and Three. Station
Two seems to be where the all the action is, restaurants,
bars, lodgings and shops. The area does get a bit crowded
but once you have your toes in the water, it doesn’t matter.
The water is warm and clean and the sand, as advertised, soft
and divine.
Scuba diving in Boracay couldn’t be any easier. The dive
sites are within minutes of the shore and can provide a
satisfying dive experience to suit your level. We spotted
several Moray eels and banded sea snakes on our dives.
Our vacation was short but sweet. Knowing that Boracay
is only a hop, skip and a jump away from Hong Kong, we will
definitely come back.
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Mosaic Murals
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of Hong Kong
By Lori DiCarlo
Before moving to Hong Kong, I thought ceramic and
mosaic tiles were for bathrooms and kitchens. Since moving
here, I have been amazed at the extensive use of mosaic
tiles. They are everywhere! In restaurants, in building foyers,
in underpasses and overpasses, and on entire buildings, such
as the one AWA volunteers go to in Nam Cheong to work in
the Soup Kitchen; the entire building, inside and out, is done
in a weary white mosaic tile. And, of course, we are all
familiar with the boring brown tiles of Sheung Wan’s MTR
station, the cheery cherry red tiles of Central’s, and the awful
avocado tiles of Wan Chai’s. But, have you stopped to notice
the many mosaic tile murals around Hong Kong?
I traveled around Hong Kong to capture these beautiful
works of art. See how many of the following murals you
recognize and if you can identify each one’s location. Answers
are on page 35. Watch to see more of these marvelous
mosaics in future issues of AWAre!
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A special thank you to Mr. Cliff Wallace
for his help in stitching photos together
to create panoramic shot "A" above
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Many Faces of Happy Valley
By Tanvi Gupta
My introduction to Happy Valley, as for so many other people, was a trip to the Jockey Club for
Melbourne Cup. Happy Valley is synonymous to horse racing for most visitors to Hong Kong.
There is that, of course, but there is so much more, as we discovered after we moved here, and
are still discovering.
Going to the races is quite an experience. Races at the
Jockey Club are organized every Wednesday night and draw
huge crowds. A note of caution on the traffic situation though,
the jams can be brutal. Another reason we locals also like to
head to race grounds, on days other than Wednesdays, is to
make use of the public track for a walk or a run.
Happy Valley’s best kept secret is its restaurants. Although
not as many choices as offered in Central, there is a diverse
variety in cuisine and ambience. Whether your interest is in
pub food, Mexican, French, Japanese or local cuisines, the
options are there. To find any of these less-known treasures
of epicurean Hong Kong, take a stroll along the road circling
the Jockey Club (Wong Nai Chung Road), or make your way a
little uphill on to Ventris Road and walk into some of the
smaller bylanes. That is how we discovered most of these
places.
Then, if you feel the need to burn all those yummy
calories, Happy Valley has quite a few sport clubs such as
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South China Athletic. That is not all though. For people like
me, who like wide open spaces, there are several bike routes
around Happy Valley. As such, the city has few opportunities
for biking in the populated central areas, but in Happy Valley, a
pleasant weekend sight is bikers whizzing through the hills,
making their way via Stubbs Road through to popular spots
like Stanley. Some of these roads are single lane unfortunately,
but usually they are not too crowded early on a Sunday
morning.
In contrast, the crowning glory of all sporting events is
definitely the Rugby Sevens. A highlight of the sporting and
social calendar of Hong Kong, it is organized in the Hong Kong
stadium located in Happy Valley. Roads are blocked off, traffic
is a nightmare, it is noisy, but somehow it is the most colorful,
fun-filled time.
Happy Valley is not all about activity-filled weekends. It is
hard to imagine but this area has seen it all – excitement, war,
disease, death. It started as paddy fields, which then became
a British war camp and was ultimately turned into a race track.
To convert this area into a track, the stream that nourished the
fields was covered and is now under Canal Road. Who would
have thought? In early 2014, an unexpected reminder of the
valley’s undulating history presented itself in the form of a
WWII US bomb (an undiffused bomb!). Causing great
excitement, the bomb was found in a construction site, a
testimony to the many-layered history of not just Happy Valley,
but of Hong Kong as a whole.
I think the thing I like most about Happy Valley is that
against all odds, it is a quiet nook that feels like home, though
it is so close to all the activity. As my shuttle-bus lumbers up
the hill every evening, I can physically feel myself leaving the
high-octane craziness behind and I can sink into the coziness
of home, to ready myself to immerse in it the next day.
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Hidden Treasures in
Sheung Wan
Frances continues her exploration of Sheng Wan.
By Frances Nicholls
We left Shueng Wan last month enjoying Chinese tea
and we now continue our exploration.
After leaving the tea shop, follow Queen’s Road Central
then right into Wing Kut Street. At Lemon King (stall 20) Mr.
Tang has sold preserved lemon rind here for more than 40
years. Mixed with liquorice or ginger it is a remedy for a sore
throat. You can sample the offerings before buying and I loved
the lemon rind and ginger and bought a bag (HK$30).
A hidden treasure well worth a visit on this small street is
Man Luen Choon, which offers anything you would need for
Chinese brush painting, including brush hangers (from
HK$150) to display your Chinese brushes, or your necklaces.
The brushes are made from hair of different animals, including
wolves. A Chinese parent might choose a unique brush made
from hair from a child’s first haircut.
At the end of Wing Kut Street, turn left along Des Voeux
Road Central and walk for a couple of minutes, then turn left
into Wing Lok Street. Walk along until you get to JHC/Japan
Home Centre (67 Wing Lok Street) then turn right onto Man
Wa Lane (aka Chop Alley). On both sides of this lane you can
have traditional Chinese chops, rubber stamps and business
cards made. Mr. Yam’s stall on the right, next to the hardware
store, has been there for 40 years and his youngest son, Yam,
Man Hong, works on the other side of the lane. You appreciate
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how talented these engravers are when you realise they have
to engrave the Chinese character backwards so when you
stamp it shows up the correct way. A simple chop can be
ordered and will be ready in two to three days. Pricing of the
chop depends on the stone chosen and how elaborate the
carving. It comes with a box, and the red ink for stamping.
The name can be translated into Chinese or can be made in
English.
Continue back along Wing Lok Street until you arrive at
the bright yellow frontage of HK JEBN Ltd, the
“supermarket” of Chinese medicine. Everything is neatly laid
out and you can stroll around with a trolley, much less
intimidating than the traditional Chinese medicine shops with
the elderly Chinese men standing behind the counter. A
stand inside on the left has recipe cards in English and
Chinese relating to Chinese food therapy.
Exit out the other entrance of this shop, turn left onto
Bonham Strand, then take your first right onto Hillier Street,
not signposted but between two sample shops. Halfway up
the street on your right is She Wong Lam which has been
serving snake soup since 1910. Snakes in wooden boxes line
the store and down the back of the shop, I could hear and see
a man chopping up a snake. In Chinese medicine it is believed
that eating snake alleviates pain and stiffness.
Come back down Hillier Street and turn left back onto
Bonham Strand. As you walk along you will pass numerous
Chinese medicine shops and shops selling Bird’s nests and
tea. Walk to the end of Bonham Strand and turn left at
Morrison Street, go up the hill, crossover and turn right into
Queen’s Road Central.
You will soon come across Wo Hing Preserved Meat
Dealers, a family owned store which has been selling different
types of preserved sausages, preserved meat and preserved
duck since the 1950s. They make their own brand of sausages
in their factory instead of importing them from China. One of
their tasty Cantonese preserved sausages is made from pork
fat, meat, rosewater and rice wine.
Turn left onto Possession Street, cross over and walk up
the hill and on the right is Chu Wing Kee, a provision store
first opened in 1959. One of the cutest items for sale here
are the miniature bamboo steamers which would be great for
using as small gift baskets.
Come back down to Queen’s Road West, turn left, walk
along and you will find yourself at the American Women’s
Association Office (Office No 5, 11th floor, Arion Commercial
Centre, If you are in the vicinity during office hours you can
swing by for a reasonably priced coffee, tea or soft drink and
rest your weary feet.
Finally after a hard day exploring it’s time to eat, my
recommendation is Lin Heung Kui. Here, the rustic interior
gives a sense of going back in time. Dim sum is served from
traditional trolleys and the servers call out their dim sum – if
only my Cantonese were better. Sheung Wan, is a place to
explore and to absorb the sights, sounds and smells of an
ancient culture.
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A W A E n J OYS
Clamming on Lantau Island
Grocery Shopping in Wan Chai market with Lavinia Hemandas
Soup Kitchen Volunteer Farewell luncheon
Exploring GeoPark by junk boat
Awards Tea
L o c a l t o u r s a nd a c t i v i t i e s
Local Tours & Activities – At a Glance!
Sign-up Starts 1 July
Friday, 4 July
Fourth of July Celebration Luncheon on a Junk
Thursday, 10 July
Lolly Pop! Lolly Pop!
Monday, 14 July
What It’s Worth – Appraising Gemstones
Monday, 14 July
Local Lunch: The American Restaurant (Peking Food)
Tuesday, 15 July
Light Summer Menu Cooking Class & Lunch with Eric Poon
Wedneday, 16 July
Local Lunch: An English Pub
Thursday, 17 July
Foto Moto – Making a 3D Photo Collage or Shadow Box
Tuesday, 22 July
A Visit to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Wednesday, 23 July
Travel With Us to Antarctica! - Register by 16 July
Thursday, 24 July
Cider Tasting & Afternoon Tea at Trafalgar
Monday, 28 July
OHHHHHHHH, I need another Pearl Necklace!
Tuesday, 29 July
A Day of Decadence at Chuan Spa - Register by 22 July
Wednesday, 30 July
Local Lunch: Ferry to Discovery Bay for Lunch & Laughter - Register by 28 July
Thursday, 31 July
Ice Cream Making (Ice Cream Gallery, Kwun Tong)
Monday, 4 August
Local Shopping – The Best in Kowloon
Wednesday, 6 August
Make Your Own Kaleidoscope
Wednesday, 6 August
Lunch and a Foot Massage! - Register by 30 July
Thursday, 7 August
Flower Jamming
Friday, 8 August
Yes, There Is A Great Office & Craft Supply Store in Hong Kong!
Tuesday, 12 August
It’s High Time for Tea! Tea Buffet at the JW Marriott Hotel
Wednesday, 13 AugustTwo Views of Nature! Victoria Harbour (Over Lunch) and the “Flight of the
Butterflies” (After Lunch!) - Register by 6 August
Wednesday, 20 August
All that Glitters – The Trade Secrets of Buying Gemstones
Wednesday, 20 August
Cooking Class for Domestic Helpers – Healthy and Delicious Western Meal
Thursday, 21 August
Chinese Calligraphy 101
Tuesday, 26 August
Bone China and More for Less
Tuesday, 26 August
Let’s Go Squid-Fishing! Ahoy! - Register by 18 August
Thursday, 28 August
Shoe Artistry
Mondays, 1, 8, 15 and 22 September Intro to Mahjong
Wednesday, 3 September
Mid-Autumn Festival Explained
Friday, 5 September
Making Mooncakes – A Mid-Autumn Tradition
Wednesday, 10 September
Getting Around Hong Kong 101
Thursday, 11 September
Domestic Helpers Cooking Class: A Taste of India – 5
Local tours and activities
Fourth of July Celebration Luncheon on a Junk!
When: Friday, 4 July, 9:45am – 2:15pm
Where: Meet at Central Pier 9
Cost: $225 member/$295 members’ guest
Capacity: minimum 10/maximum 25
Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484
Liza Boltz, 6070 4303
We may be in Hong Kong on the Fourth of July but we
can certainly celebrate America’s Independence Day! We
will start the excursion with Bloody Marys and then have
an American pot-luck luncheon while we cruise around
Hong Kong Island. Included in the price is barbequed
chicken, tips, paper goods, etc. The rest of the feast is
where you come in! We’ll ask you to bring a side dish or
dessert and will coordinate this with you before the
Lolly Pop! Lolly Pop!
When: Thursday, 10 July, 9:30am –12:30pm
Where: Meet at Admiralty MTR – near GNC
Cost: $470 members/$540 member’s guest
Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 6
Let’s indulge in the childish pleasure of making and enjoying
lolly pops and stick candies. Manie and Freddi, owners of Hey
Candy in Tseun Wan, are going to let us inside their world of
creating bespoke hard candies. In this class, you will learn
how hard candies are made, flavored and colored. Then you
will have the opportunity to create your own combination of
animal shaped lolly pops, twisted lolly pops and traditional
candy shop stick candies. It will be your choice as to whether
you make one incredibly large lolly pop or a selection of
smaller items. Lunch to follow at shared expense.
Fourth. You do not have to be American to celebrate with
us! Dress is casual, but red, white and blue is definitely
encouraged!
What It’s Worth – Appraising
Gemstones
When: Monday, 14 July, 9:45am –12:30pm
Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing Building,
No.1 On Hing Terrace, Central
During our series of talks by Celso D’Alejo, a certified
gemologist and appraiser, we have learned much about
gemstones and pearls. But there is probably one question we
all have – what’s it worth. The “value” of jewelry has many
meanings and this value is not necessarily what was paid.
“What’s it worth” varies depending on the purpose of the
valuation and the intrinsic value of the gemstones, gold, and
designer of the jewelry. Learn about the current market value
of the famous gemstones: diamonds, emeralds, rubies and
sapphires and how the origin of the gemstones can
significantly affect commercial pricing. This is an insider’s look
into how professionals determine origin, gold content, age,
manufacturer, and quality. In addition, the different types of
appraisals will be explained and examples of both good and
suspicious appraisals will be shown. Learn what you need to
protect yourself and your valuables. This hands-on seminar
will be conducted in the showroom of Celso D’Alejo.
Local Lunch: The American
Restaurant (Peking Food)
When: Monday, 14 July, 11:45am – 2:30pm
Coordinators: Lisa Wallis, 6715 0653
The American Restaurant is a famous landmark in Wan Chai
and has been around for more than 50 years, not too long
after World War II. Although there is nothing "American" about
the restaurant, legend has it that the name was chosen to
attract American sailors way back when. To this day it still
draws an international crowd and serves excellent Beijingstyle Chinese food offering over 200 dishes. What also makes
this restaurant unique is the knowledgeable long-serving oldtime waiters. Our family started eating at the American
Restaurant in 1971 and this restaurant is still one of our
favorites. So come join us as we try some of their specialty
dishes such as: Minced Chicken with Lettuce, Crispy Beef
with Sesame pockets, Spicy Prawns, and for dessert, Toffee
Apples and Bananas. (Lunch is at shared expense.)
Light Summer Menu Cooking Class &
Lunch with Eric Poon
When: Tuesday, 15 July, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $470 member/$540 member’s guest
Liza Boltz, 6070 4303
We’re going back to Eric Poon’s in Tai Po for a light, summer
inspired cooking lesson and lunch. Using traditional classic
cooking techniques, combined with the science of molecular
gastronomy, local celebrity chef Eric Poon Eric demonstrates
a modern style of cooking that is not only tasty but visually
stimulating. Eric will introduce us to cooking methods suitable
for at-home cooking as we prepare a three course lunch
which includes smoked salmon and crabmeat roll with
avocado and yogurt dressing, pan-fried sea bass fillet with
fennel and cherry tomatoes, and rum baba with vanilla cream.
Eric is a graduate of the University College Birmingham, UK
and has worked under Gordon Ramsay and in several top
Hong Kong hotel kitchens. He specializes in private dining and
recently delighted out Galloping Gourmet group. His recipes
are now regularly included in one of the local Sunday
newspapers. The trip to Tai Po is well worth it for the food.
Local Lunch: An English Pub
When: Wednesday, 16 July, 11:30am – 2:00pm
Coordinators: Jane Buck, 9530 7957
Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871
A night time nitty gritty bar area of Wan Chai is transformed
during the day into the pleasant home of a true local English
pub, the Blue Goose Tavern. There, we will enjoy some
incredibly good pub food, Wan Chai style, with your choice of
everything from burgers to fish ‘n chips. Of course, real
English ale (half or pint) is available for your choosing. Dress
really casual and bring your appetites for this one! Lunch is at
shared expense.
Foto Moto – Making a 3D Photo
Collage or Shadow Box
When: Thursday, 17 July, 10:00am –12:00pm
Where: AWA Office, 2-12 Queens Rd, Arion Bldg,
11/F, Sheun Wan
Tired of having boxes full of photos and postcards? Are you
looking for a unique and interesting way to display your travel
and family photos? Looking for a gift? Local professional
photographer Veron Sung is going to show us how to create
a 3D photo or photo collage that draws viewers in and
transforms a flat photo into a work of art worthy of hanging or
gifting. Using multiple copies of the same photo, we will cut,
paste and layer until our scene comes to life. In this class, we
will create a simple, small shadow box with some of Veron’s
own photographs, but once we learn her techniques, we will
be able to take any photo or collection of photos and repeat
the process ourselves. The piece you create in this class will
make a great Hong Kong souvenir. Veron is a professional
photographer who has traveled and studied aboard, has
exhibited in several countries, and has worked for many top
fashion magazines. Her creative approach for using
photography and art techniques make her unique in her field.
Lunch at shared expense will follow.
Visit to Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Cost: $70 members/ $140 member’s guest
Today we will venture into the New Territories to visit the
Hong Kong Heritage Museum and its famous New Territories
Heritage Hall. This gallery consists of a series of time tunnels
that lead you through more than 6000 years of New Territories'
history. Featuring a number of reconstructed scenes, the time
tunnels trace the natural environment and the social changes
that have taken place in the area. Join us as we view over 300
artifacts from the New Territories on display. Optional lunch at
shared expense after we tour the gallery.
Travel With Us to Antarctica!
When: Wednesday, 23 July, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Registration must be received by
Wednesday, 16 July
Where: Meet at Central Star Ferry Pier
Cost: $110 members/$180 members’ guest
Capacity: minimum 4, no maximum
Coordinators: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871
Really, we're only going as far as Tsim Sha Tsui, but once
inside the Space Museum’s OmniMax theatre, we will be
transported to the island of South Georgia near Antarctica.
Also known as “Penguin City,” South Georgia is home to a
vast colony of hundreds of thousands of penguins, along with
hundreds of albatrosses, fur seals, and elephant seals. This
summer’s new OmniMax movie, “Penguins,” is a
documentary which follows a young male King Penguin for
more than a year. This is no computer-animated “Happy Feet”
movie but the real thing! Throughout the movie, we will
witness how the young male forages along the coast despite
being stalked by predators,
finds a mate, and helps
raise their chick. It is truly
touching to watch as the
couple takes turns keeping
the egg, and then the chick,
warm and foraging in the
sea for food. After the
movie, we will walk to
Knutsford Terrace for some
ice cream at Lab Made
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Laboratory before returning
to Central by MTR.
Cider Tasting and Afternoon Tea at
Trafalgar
When: Thursday, 24 July, 2:30pm –5:00pm
Where: Trafalgar, 5/F, 54-62 Lockhart Rd,
The Broadway, Wan Chai
Let’s get together and start the weekend early with a slightly
unusual afternoon tea at Trafalgar British pub in Wan Chai. Be
sure to eat a light lunch, as our afternoon tea will include
many savory, and a few sweet, treats to enjoy as we sample
many different ciders. It doesn’t matter whether you already
love fizzy fruit ciders or have never tasted them, Trafalgar is
providing us a unique opportunity to learn about ciders and
taste at least 8 of the 40 plus ciders they have in stock while
enjoying a slightly untraditional summer tea set. The ciders,
which are an alcoholic beverage, range from the traditional
dry apple variety to some new sweeter varieties made from
berries. Cider production has long been dominated by Great
Britain, but the US, Sweden, Germany, and South Africa are
gaining market share. Unlimited coffee and tea will also be
served. Each participant will be given a “cider log” to keep
track of her preferences.
Ohhh, I Need Another Pearl
Necklace!!!
When: Monday, 28 July, 12:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Meet at Star Ferry Pier, Central,
Upper Deck Turnstiles
Katherine Fenton, 9600 3197
What is more fun than to find a “sample” sale whether it is
jewelry or clothing! Join us as we spend a fun afternoon
trying to decide which sample from Henna Pearl Co. we want
to buy! Jewelry designs are constantly changing and
someone “needs” to purchase the samples to make room
for new merchandise in the showroom. Henna of Henna
Pearl has invited us to do just that! Henna Pearl is a
wholesaler of fresh water pearl jewelry. Her designs include
necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants with 14k gold or
silver findings. Many designs feature freshwater pearls and
Italian silver chains. This sample sale is too good to believe!
Sorr y, only cash is
accepted for the sales.
Optional lunch
beforehand at shared
expense.
A Day of Decadence at Chuan Spa
(or later, it’s up to you!)
Registration must be received by Tuesday,
22 July
Capacity: minimum 4/maximum 8
Debbie Balling, 6621 3424
Before you say “that’s too expensive” – read on! This is what
your body (and mind) have been waiting for and deserve after
enduring the oh so hot days in Hong Kong! We will travel by
MTR to Chuan Spa at the 5-star Langham Place Hotel. Upon
arrival, we will immediately arouse our senses by trying each
of the Spa’s “five element” oils to find out which appeals to
each of us. Then, we can quickly indulge in the Spa’s steam
room and oriental spa hot tub before we change into our
robes for our treatments. And, these are not just any
treatments! No, no! We will start with a Coffee Scrub to rid
our skin of those nasty polluted bits of air that seem to cling
when it’s hot. Next, we each have our choice of body massage:
a Lymphatic Massage (for those who really need to recover!) or
a Harmony Massage (instant relaxation!). Then, when we are
already feeling so relaxed, we have a Purifying Facial to put the
finishing touches on a perfect morning. And then, (yes, there’s
more), we stroll down to the hotel’s lovely Portal restaurant for a
fabulous salad bar lunch with soup and fragrant, wonderful
homemade breads. And then, (fooled you! there’s even more for
those interested), we can indulge in the Spa’s lovely outdoor
pool and hot tub – in fact, we can stay and use the Chuan Spa
facilities all afternoon! Fee includes everything – all treatments,
lunch, tips and use of facilities.
Local Lunch: Ferry to Discovery Bay
for Lunch and Laughter
When: Wednesday, 30 July, 11:30am – 3:30pm
Registration must be received by Monday,
28 July
Where: Meet at Central Ferry Pier # 3 to
Discovery Bay
Coordinator: Jane Buck, 9530 7957
Here's your chance to visit Discovery Bay. If you've not been yet
– and even if you have – come join us for lunch in the relaxing
resort-like community of Discovery Bay. The short 25-minute
ferry ride over is in the air-conditioned comfort of a high-speed
ferry. The Plaza is where we will enjoy lunch at shared expense
at one of the many restaurants. Afterwards, we can stroll
around the Plaza with its many shops and businesses.
Ice Cream Making (Ice Cream Gallery,
Kwun Tong)
When: Thursday, 31 July, 9:30am – 2:00pm
Leslee Boyd, 6757 7789
Let’s escape the summer heat and have a fun morning
making two flavors of all natural ice cream with local celebrity
chef Arron Liu. One of our flavors will be chili chocolate and
the other will be summery. As a special treat, Arron will demo
a confectionary treat or ice cream topping. Arron’s innovative
ice creams include those made from unusual ingredients
such as foie gras, salmon, and lobster. These innovations have
put him in the Hong Kong media spotlight and have brought
him to the attention of Heston Blumenthal. Arron has also
authored several pastry cookbooks, as well as one on Asian
ice creams. Arron, who prefers not to name drop, perfected
his pastry skills in Michelin star restaurants in France. At the
completion of the class, each student will take home both
flavors of ice cream, so bring an insulated tote. An optional
lunch will follow at shared expense.
Local Shopping – The Best in Kowloon
When:
Monday, 4 August,
10:00am – 3:00pm
Melissa Azzopardi, 6345 3066
We’re all familiar with Hong Kong Island’s high end
international shopping malls. Today, we’ll see what else Hong
Kong has to offer! We will start with a tour of the Prudential
Mall in Jordan – four levels of non-designer shops, each with
great values and hidden treasures! Then we will have lunch at
a nearby restaurant and enjoy western food with a distinct
local twist. For those interested, after lunch we can visit Yue
Hwa Department Store, the Chinese “Macy’s” of Hong Kong,
where you will find all of life’s necessities (linens, towels,
clothing, shoes, bags, even furniture) and all those little
extravagances (think Chinese Arts & Crafts Emporium at a
reasonable cost). Optional lunch is at shared expense.
Make Your Own Kaleidoscope
When: Wednesday, 6 August,
10:00am –12:00pm
11/F, Sheun Wan
Have you ever wondered how a kaleidoscope is made or how
it works? Local professional photographer Veron Sung is
going to show us how to take photos, recycled household
materials, paper and fabric scraps, and a little bling to create
your own personal kaleidoscope or, as she calls it, a
Vcyclescope. You are going to take home a piece of art that
will amaze. All materials will be provided. Moms and
grandmothers – this is a great rainy day activity you can share
with the kids once you learn the technique. Veron is a
professional photographer who has traveled and studied
abroad, has exhibited in several countries and has worked for
many top fashion magazines. Her creative approach for using
photography and art techniques make her unique in her field.
Lunch at shared expense to follow.
Lunch and a Foot Massage!
When: Wednesday, 6 August, 11:45am – 3:30pm
Registration must be received by 30 July
Where: Meet inside Causeway Bay MTR –
Exit D1
Barbara Galligan, 6080 6523
Get out of the heat and have a relaxing afternoon enjoying a
delicious lunch at Ruby Tuesday in Causeway Bay followed by
an even more delicious foot massage at “Health Feet for
Life.” (Yes, that is spelled correctly!) Ruby Tuesday’s luncheon
menu is very reasonable and nicely diversified so there
should be something for everyone. Once our bellies are full,
we will walk to “Health Feet for Life” and have our feet,
ankles, calves, and knees worked on by professional
Reflexology masseurs. While sitting in a luxurious, comfy
seat, your tootsies will be treated to a warm, herbal foot bath.
Then, your personal masseur will use his/her hands to work
magic on your lower extremities for 60 minutes. If you are
unfamiliar with Reflexology, this is “the practice of using the
hands to apply alternating and firm pressures to the feet to
stimulate physiological changes in the body through reflexes
and the nervous system.” Like we said, amazingly delicious!
Lunch is at shared expense.
Flower Jamming
When: Thursday, 7 August, 9:45am –12:30pm
Where: Meet inside Lai Chi Kok MTR – Exit B1
Leslee Boyd, 6757 7789
This is a repeat of a very popular spring event. Let’s play with
flowers in this instructor-led Flower Jamming Session. The
instructors and floral designers of Sweet Pea/Amore Flowers
will provide us some basic rules of flower arranging before
we are let loose to select flowers from their wall of flowers.
Using our imagination and the instructor’s guidance, we will
each create a personalized flower arrangement to take home.
All flowers are beautiful high quality blooms and upgraded
wicker and metal containers will be provided. No experience
is necessary. Optional lunch to follow at shared expense.
Yes, There Is a Great Office and Craft
Supply Store in Hong Kong!
When: Friday, 8 August, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Susan Trebach, 9402 2334
We found it! And its not just any store, but four stories of
stationery, office and art supplies! Today we will journey to
Yau Ma Tei and visit CN Square, where you will be able to find
everything you might need – from binder clips and batteries
to weekly planners and zipper pouches – and everything in
between (think Staples or Office Depot). After we’ve
shopped, we will have lunch – believe or not – at the nearby
California Pizza Kitchen (optional, at shared expense).
It’s High Time for Tea! Tea Buffet at
The JW Marriott Hotel
When: Tuesday, 12 August, 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Where: The Lounge,
JW Marriott Hotel at Pacific Place
Return to the days of the British Empire when high tea was
taken in the afternoon to appease one’s appetite. Enjoy a
traditional high tea complete with a sumptuous buffet in the
tranquil setting of The Lounge in the world famous JW
Marriott Hotel. Situated above Pacific Place, The Lounge
offers a pleasurable environment, bathed in natural daylight
along with dazzling views of Victoria Harbour. The tea buffet
promises to be a relaxing afternoon of good fellowship,
conversation, and lots of delicious food – and of course, tea!
The Lounge offers quite an extensive tea selection. Skip lunch
and join us! The tea buffet is approximately $270 per person
payable on the day.
Two Views of Nature: Victoria
Harbour and “Flight of the
Butterflies”
When: Wednesday, 13 August, 1:00pm –
5:00pm
Registration must be received by
Wednesday, 6 August
Where: Meet at Central Pier Star Ferry, Lower
Level
After a lovely lunch overlooking Victoria Harbour at BLT Steak
in Ocean Terminal, we will walk a short distance to the Hong
Kong Space Museum to watch an amazing OmniMax movie
inside the cool OmniMax theatre. The film, “Flight of the
Butterflies,” is a true story of a Canadian zoologist who spent
most of his life trying to unravel the secrets of the daunting
annual migratory journey of butterflies. He and his wife
worked for over 40 years looking for the overwintering site of
Monarch butterflies. Every autumn, millions of these beautiful
butterflies fly from North America to some remote place in
the south. But where? And
how do they accomplish
this most amazing feat? Not
only will we see the doctor’s
work, but we will follow the
life of “Dana,” one of the
Monarch butterflies in the
movie, along with her
daughter and granddaughter,
as they annually travel on
one of the longest insect
migratory journeys on the
planet. Lunch is at shared
expense.
All that Glitters – The Trade Secrets of
Buying Gemstones
9:45am –12:00pm
Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing Building,
No, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central
A three carat diamond, whether purchased in New York or
Hong Kong, should be of similar price for similar quality. The
question is not where you buy, but what quality you buy. This
informative seminar is conducted by Celso Alejo, a certified
Gemologist and Appraiser and owner of D’ALEJO. It will
provide us with the facts about a broad range of familiar and
not so familiar gemstones, how to understand quality which
affects pricing, and the tricks many dealers use on the
unsuspecting customer. A wide range of gemstones is
shown to illustrate the subtle differences that greatly affect
gemstone pricing. The information provided in this lecture and
demonstration is invaluable as we travel and often have
opportunities that seem just too good to pass up.
Cooking Class for Domestic Helpers –
Healthy and Delicious Western Meal
10.30am – 12:30pm
Where: Flat 29A, Branksome Crest,
3A Tregunter Path, Mid Levels
Cost: $350 member’s helper/$420 member’s
guest helper
Coordinators: Lena Zakharova, 9726 2378
Why go out to an expensive restaurant to have a delicious
meal? Lena will teach your domestic helper to cook healthy
and tasty meals that can be served either for family dinners
or when you are entertaining friends. She will also give tips
on how to modify these recipes to accommodate various
food allergies/sensitivities. Today's menu: Summer Corn
Soup, Chicken Piccata with different side dishes, AppleBlackberry Crisp. Enjoy your meal - Bon Appetit!
Chinese Calligraphy 101
When: Thursday, 21 August, 10:00am –1:00pm
11/F, Sheun Wan
This is a basic orientation to Chinese Calligrapy. Millie Chu,
from Dotted Collective, will share with us her extensive
knowledge of and passion for Chinese Calligraphy. She will
speak to us about the History of Chinese Calligraphy, the
Evolution of the Chinese Characters, and Calligraphy
Appreciation as an art form. In addition, she will demonstrate
various styles and show us how the characters for certain
words have changed over time. Finally, at the end of her
lecture/demonstration, she will give each of us an opportunity
to try our hand on a take home piece.
Bone China and More for Less
When: Tuesday, 26 August, 10:30 am – 2:00pm
Cost: $70 member / $140 member’s guest
Katherine Fenton, 9600 3197
Hidden away across the harbor is a one-room showroom
laden with the collectibles you would most love to own.
Imagine Wedgewood, Ganz miniatures, hand-painted bone
china and more, at less than half the price you would pay at
Shanghai Tang, Lane Crawford or Chinese Arts & Crafts.
Yumiko, of KY Network, has agreed to open her showroom
exclusively to AWA members and their guests, so sign up
now to make sure you don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
Cash and checks only please, as credit cards are not
accepted. Optional lunch will follow at shared expense.
Let’s Go Squid-Fishing! Ahoy!
When: Tuesday, 26 August, 6:45pm – 11:00pm
Registration must be received by Monday,
18 August
Where: Public Pier #9, Outlying Ferry Terminals,
Central
Coordinators: Regine Pocsatko, 6141 7061
Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559
It’s Night Squid Fishing season! Grab your spouses, pack your
wine, and prepare to enjoy one of Hong Kong’s favorite
pastimes. We will set sail to the area of Tseung Kwan O to
get to prime squid-fishing territory while watching the sunset
and savoring our own potluck dinner on board. Later, we will
be provided with fishing tools and try to master the art of
squid fishing under the floodlights as instructed by our
captain. Squids are strong swimmers, ready inkpots and
delicious delicacies. We will return to Pier #9 by 11:00pm, at
the latest.
Shoe Artistry
Mid-Autumn Festival Explained
When: Thursday, 28 August, 10.15am–12.30pm
Cost: $140 members/$210 non-members
Coordinators: Celine O’Connor, 6383 2508
What is a girl’s best friend? Her shoes! Join us for a talk
hosted by a unique local shoemaking business aiming to
preserve Hong Kong’s shoe craftsmanship and its heritage.
Gain insight into the background of local custom shoe making
with a show and tell overview on the steps needed to make a
custom pair of shoes. Baby booties, Daddy’s big foot, Mum’s
ballet flats eat your heart out! Following the talk we will enjoy
an optional casual lunch (at shared expense).
When: Wednesday, 3 September, 9:45am –
12:00pm
Where: AWA Office, Conference Room
Cost: $350 members/$420 members’ guest
Coordinator: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871
You know your husband and your helper have the day off for
this public holiday, but do you know why the holiday is
celebrated? What does it mean? What are the many
traditions, and their meanings, behind the Mid-Autumn
Festival? Join us today when Christine Chan, AWA's lecturer
on Chinese Culture and Festivals, explains all of this and more
to AWA members in a relaxed presentation/discussion in the
cool, air-conditioned office of the AWA. The Mid-Autumn
Festival turns Hong Kong into an enchanting world of fiery
dragons, ancient lanterns, and modern light shows as the
Chinese appreciate and offer sacrifices to the moonlight. And
let’s not forget about the moon cakes!
LOOKING AHEAD TO
SEPTEMBER
Intro to Mahjong
When: Mondays, 1, 8, 15 and 22 September,
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: AWA Office
Coordinator: Martine Vallone, 2866 9801
Do you feel like you’re the only person in Hong Kong who
doesn’t know how to play Mahjong? Can’t tell a dragon tile
from a wind and never heard of “chi” or “pong”? Then this is
your lucky month! Our own Martine Vallone will teach us all
the basics needed to know in just four easy and fun lessons!
This introductory class (beginners only, please!) will meet
weekly for 4 consecutive weeks. Please plan on attending all
4 sessions.
Making Moon Cakes –
A Mid-Autumn Tradition
When: Friday, 5 September, 9:30am – 2:00pm
Moon cakes are a traditional Chinese bakery item that appear
around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional moon
cakes consist of a thin pastry layer that surrounds a sweet
dense filling that is usually a salted egg custard or bean
paste. In this class we will make both sweet and savory
moon cakes, plus the more modern, but very popular, Icy
Mooncakes. Teresa Cheung, owner of Fukwawa Happyland,
and a keen bread maker, will provide lots of moon cake
history and information as she teaches us how to make these
moon cakes with our choices of fillings. We will each leave
with 12 nicely packaged moon cakes that will be good eating
and will also be perfect gifts for your neighbors and building
staff. This is a great opportunity to combine cooking and
Chinese culture. Lunch to follow is at shared expense.
Getting Around Hong Kong 101
When: Wednesday, 10 September, 10:00am –
2:00pm
Coordinators: Jane Buck, 95307957
Getting around Hong Kong can be so quick and so easy, but
many of us opt to take a taxi because we’re not exactly sure
how to deal with public transportation. If you’re new to Hong
Kong, this is the perfect introduction to Hong Kong’s transport
system! We will start with the tram, which we will take into
Sheung Wan where we will visit Gateway, Hong Kong’s
version of Costco or Sam’s Club. Then we will descend into
the MTR station where we will teach you how to deal with
octopus cards and figure out how to get where you want to
go and how much it will cost. Next, we will take the MTR to
Admiralty where we will board a bus (with instructions, of
course) and take a ride to Repulse Bay for lunch (at shared
expense). Over lunch, we will answer any questions you may
have about Hong Kong and living here!
herbs and spices that will excite your palate and impress your
family and friends. Today’s menu: Machi Kari – a wonderful
fish curry simmered in fenugreek and coconut sauce; Murgh
Tikka – succulently grilled chicken in yoghurt and tikka
marinade; Aloo Mutter Bhaji – delicately flavored potatoes
and peas cooked in fragrant spices.
Refund, Cancellation and
Substitution Policies
Every activity includes an administrative fee of HK$70*
Member/HK$140 Member's Guest. This base fee is not
refundable at any time, unless the AWA cancels the event.
Charges in excess of the base fee are refundable if cancellation
is received by the AWA office at least one full week before the
activity date. For example, if the activity is on a Tuesday,
cancellation must be received prior to midnight of the
previous Tuesday. If the AWA cancels an event, the entire
activity cost will be automatically credited to you. Credit notes
are not transferable and must be used within six months from
the date of issue or by the end of the AWA fiscal year (30th
June), whichever is earlier. You may request a check in lieu of a
credit at any time before the credit expires.
Owing to the popularity of AWA activities, many have a
wait list and therefore substitutions cannot be accepted. If
you are unable to attend an activity, please inform the AWA
office to cancel your place and allow someone on the waitlist
to attend.
Registration Procedures
Local Tour and Activity (LTA) events are open for
registration as of the first of each month in which the activity
will be held. Activities being held in the early part of the
following month are open for registration on the first day of
the prior month. Check the AWA website at www.awa.org.hk
for the most up-to-date schedule and don't forget to register
early as many of the events will sell out.
Domestic Helpers Cooking Class: A
Taste of India – 5
When: Thursday, 11 September, 11:00 am –
12:30 pm
Where: 41A Stubbs Rd, Villa Monte Rosa,
Block C, 9/F, Flat 1
Cost: $350 member’s helper/$420 member’s
guest helpers
Capacity: Minimum 4, maximum 7
Coordinator: Lavinia Hemandas, 2838 2199
Tantalize your taste-buds with the aromatic flavors of India!
Send your Domestic Helpers to learn from our very own
Lavinia Hemandas, how to create some amazing dishes with
* The $70 registration fee is purely an administration fee. It is
not donated to the Charitable and Education fund.
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On-going activities
Ongoing activities are generally for AWA members only. An
annual one-time registration is required to become a member
of an ongoing activity group. To register, contact the AWA
office at [email protected] or register on the AWA website:
https://www.awa.org.hk/activities_ongoing.php. Please Note:
Registration for the 2014-15 year begins July 1at. Don't
forget to re-register for your favorite On-going Activities
celebrate unity in diversity and gather to foster spiritual
literacy in everyday life. The group will break for the summer
months, resuming in the Fall, meeting on the second and
fourth Wednesday of each month from 9am to noon. The next
meetings will be September 10 and 24 to discuss the book "A
Place of Grace, The Virtues of a Sustainable Life" by Linda
Popov.
New AWA Buddy Program
ART LOVERS
Welcoming new members in a personal one on one fashion is
the purpose of the new AWA Buddy Program. It is hoped
that this will nurture a strong connection between the new
member and existing member while easing her transition into
Hong Kong life.
The Buddy would welcome the new member and if new in
town, the Buddy could answer any questions about life in
Hong Kong. Activities could range depending on available
time and may include meeting for coffee or sharing an AWA
event or activity.
Buddy matching will take into account interests and also
districts where new members live. Consideration is also given
to whether the new member has children living with them as
life with children can be a shared experience.
Anyone interested in being a Buddy is asked to contact Alison
May at [email protected] and provide the following
information:
• District where living
• Mobile number
• Mail address
• Whether or not you have children living with you
When: Monthly
Where: Various venues
Coordinators: Kumiko Matsushima
[email protected];
Cynthia Lackey, [email protected],
6200 3222
The “Culture Vultures” will explore the local fine arts scene.
We will visit museums, current exhibitions, galleries, film
festivals, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Literary Festival
with its numerous lectures by international authors. An
optional lunch at shared expense will follow where we discuss
our opinions.
AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Cost: No charge. One-time annual registration
Coordinator: Penny Van, Niel [email protected]
Anna MacDonald, [email protected]
Afternoon Book Club will adjourn during July and August . The
book for September will be "The Empress Dowager Cixi" by
Jung Cheng. Registrations for the Afternoon Book Club begin
July 1, 2014. Coordinators Penny Van Niel penny.vaniel@gmail
.com; Anna MacDonald [email protected]
SPIRITUAL LITERACY BOOK/
DISCUSSION GROUP
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Coordinator: Kate Weisman
[email protected]
SLG is a gathering of interfaith, spiritually-minded women
who celebrate unity in diversity and gather to foster spiritual
literacy in everyday life. The Spiritual Literacy Group is a
gathering of interfaith, spiritually minded women who
NEEDLE ARTS
When: Fridays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Coordinator: Elisabeth Denys, [email protected]
Join us as we work on needle arts projects – sewing, quilting,
needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, and embroidery – while
chatting about our common interests, exchanging new ideas,
learning and getting advice from each other. This is not a class
but an informal group. Members may bring an unfinished
project to work on. Needle Arts will continue to meet over the
Summer months.
On-going activities
BRIDGE AND LUNCH SOCIAL
When: Mondays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: AWA Office, No. 5, 11/F Arion Commercial
Centre, 2 Queen’s Rd West, Sheung Wan
Cost: Free (Optional lunch at shared expense)
Coordinator: Lisa Strunin, 6184 8370, strunin.lisa@
gmail.com
Registration required for one-time only sign up for the entire
2014-2015 membership year.
Note: This group is for players with a previous knowledge of
the game.
Make Monday your bridge morning! Come and enjoy social
bridge at the AWA on Monday mornings. We rotate tables so
there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends and
enjoy the company of others who love playing bridge.
Optional lunch at a local restaurant follows.
Come and play mahjong on Tuesdays with other AWA /
American Club members. This activity is suitable for all skill
levels, but players are expected to have a prior knowledge of
the rules. Optional lunch at individual expense. Non-American
Club members must settle their bills prior to departure by
credit card only (no cash or checks).
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
When: TBD
Where: Central and Southside
Coordinator: Barbara Markovits,
[email protected]
Enjoy French conversation in a fun, casual group setting! The
French conversation group meets once a month with an aim
to socialize, have fun, and improve conversational skills
while gaining more knowledge about the culture. Activities
are organized by rotating hosts. All levels welcome! Register
to join the group re-starting in September.
ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP
When: TBD
Where: Various locations, TBD
Coordinator: Patty Tarallo, [email protected]
Enjoy Italian conversation in a fun, casual group setting! The
Italian conversation group meets once a month with an aim
to socialize, have fun, and improve conversational skills while
gaining more knowledge about the culture. Activities are
organized by rotating hosts. Register to join the group starting
in September.
GAMES GALORE
When: Fridays, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Where: The American Club, Fireside Lounge
AWA or American Club members only
Coordinator: Beth Hall, [email protected]
If you enjoy playing Mahjong or Bridge, plan to come to the
American Club on Fridays.
Mahjong tables and tiles will be set up, and Bridge cards and
tables will be available. All skill levels are welcome; however,
players must have prior knowledge of Mahjong or Bridge.
Lunch is at individual expense; non-American Club members
may make payment by credit card only, no cash. Play will
continue in the Summer.
MAHJONG MADNESS
When: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 4:00pm (come
anytime)
Where: The American Club, Fireside Lounge or
other location to be posted
AWA, American Club or AMHH members
only
Coordinator: Katherine Fenton, [email protected]
9600 3197
ICC – INTERNATIONAL COOKING
CLUB
When: Group meets every second Friday of each
month, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Various venues; TBA.
Coordinator: Sylvie Guyot, [email protected]
Are you interested in learning how to cook international
dishes that might bring a welcome change to your daily
routine? Rotating hostesses will introduce foreign dishes and
demonstrate how to prepare easy, family-oriented dishes in
the comfort of their own kitchen. Lunch follows each class.
We pick a new country monthly and share the costs for food
and drinks (costs per person will not exceed $250). Each
participant will leave with a printout of the recipes. The
hostess will notify the group each month about the planned
cuisine and the venue–first come, first in!
on-going activities
LUNCH BUNCH
“SOCIAL” . . . IS COMING . . . !
When:
Where:
CapaCity:
Coordinator:
Are you finding yourself alone in Hong Kong with nothing to
do? Craving some conversations with others besides the
doorman? You are sooooooooo not alone! AWA wants to find
a way for us to meet up – whether for a movie, coffee, wine,
dinner or other adventures! SOCIAL provides the S..
cheduling, O..utings, C..oordinate, I..nteresting, A..nytime, L..
ink. Details coming soon. Interested in Helping Organize
SOCIAL? Contact: Barbara Macho, [email protected];
and/or Patti Smith, [email protected].
Monthly
Various restaurants
maximum 20
Marcia Hammelev Sander,
9868 4112, [email protected]
Would you enjoy gathering for lunch on a regular basis? The
Lunch Bunch coordinator sets up a group of 12 to 20
members. Each member takes turns choosing the restaurant,
making the reservation, informing the others, and hosting.
Lunch is either at individual or shared expense as agreed
upon on the day of the event. This is a great way to socialize
with other AWA members while enjoying a variety of cuisines
in Hong Kong.
GALLOPING GOURMET
Hong Kong restaurants offer an international gastronomic
extravaganza which we explore by visiting different
restaurants each month. A designated host couple selects a
restaurant for the group. Contact: info@ awa.org.hk. Look for
our next event in the fall.
MOMS & TOTS MORNING PLAY DATES
When:
TBD
Where:
TBD
Coordinator: Alpa Tolia, [email protected]
Moms-to-be and tots up to 3 are welcome to join us for a
morning of play, chatting, and coffee/tea! Please feel free to
come in costume.
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
!
When:
CapaCity:
Coordinator:
!
Group meets at least once a month
maximum 10
Becky Wong, [email protected], 9278
2727
The AWA Photography Group is a social way to enjoy
photography as a hobby while giving you a chance to practice
your skills and explore Hong Kong. All you need is enthusiasm
and a camera to join us as we capture Hong Kong's
contrasting architecture and communities. All camera types
welcome as well as suggestions for excursions.
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S P ORT i n g a c t i v i t i e s
AWA’s Globe Paddlers Dragon Boat
Team Readies for the 2014 Race
Season
CoordinatorS: Elissa Imran, [email protected]
9618 4700
Sara Bertino, [email protected]
9666 4954
The AWA Globe Paddlers Dragon Boat team has won the
Stanley International Ladies Cup for the last 4 years! The
Dragon Boat Festival (Tuen Ng) celebrates an old Chinese
legend by racing long narrow boats with 18 paddlers, one
drummer and one helmsman.
The team consists of 24 dedicated women who practice
twice a week. Our pre-season practices run from October to
December on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our regular season
practices run from January to June and are on Tuesdays and
Saturdays. We welcome women from all walks of life, as
long as they demonstrate a strong fitness level, a
commitment to attend practices, and an even stronger
dedication to our Globe Paddlers family. We are all about
working hard and playing hard, and we complement our
dedicated work with plenty of team social events.
We will start actively recruiting for paddlers again starting at
the AWA Welcome Back Coffee in September. In the
meantime, if you are interested in getting more information
about joining the Globe Paddlers, please contact either one of
the captains listed below All are welcome to come give
dragon boating a try!
We would like to thank our sponsor, TTI Group, for their
generous support of the AWA Globe Paddlers.
Elissa Imran, 9618 4700
[email protected]
Sara Bertino, 9666 4954
[email protected]
I-HIKES
CoordinatorS: Lori Wigmore, Sarah Rindlaub
Cynthia Lackey, [email protected]
Cost: No charge. One-time annual registration.
Are you amazed at how much space there truly is in Hong
Kong? Join us for intermediate hikes in and around Hong
Kong Island, lasting 2 to 3 hours, usually on Wednesday
mornings. We hike various stages of the Hong Kong Trail, the
Wilson Trail, and many other trails that may not be as well
known but offer a challenge and a view. Occasionally we
venture off of the island to the New Territories, Lamma Island,
and Lantau. These moderately paced hikes are recommended
for beginner to intermediate hikers who love the outdoors.
Hikes will begin again in the fall.
Answers to Mosaic Mural Quiz
A) Wan Chai – Hopewell Centre, 17th floor lobby; there are
three fabulous murals here, each filling an entire wall
B) Ocean Park, outside
Ocean Theatre
D) Ladies’ toilet in the Hong
Kong International Airport
C) Ngau Tau Kok Viaduct,
outside the MTR station –
“Healthy City” – “Inspired by
their experience living or
studying in Kwun Tong,
about 300 students, mostly
from schools in Kwun Tong
District, created the artwork.”
There are three pillars, a
different mosaic on each of
the four sides, twelve
mosaics in all. May, 2008
E) Wan Chai, on the side of
a building on Spring Garden
Lane, Ocean Park, exit from
Ocean Theatre
F) Jordan MTR Station, platform
- “Persimmon” - “The growth
of persimmons is very fruitful
and with cyclic harvests, it
symbolizes an unfailing life and
an unyielding will power.” - by
Liu Tung Mui, February 2007
S P ORT i n g a c t i v i t i e s
SOCIAL GOLF
Contact: [email protected]
The AWA Golf Group is well into the golfing year. We've held
no less than seven golf clinics already and competed in five
tournaments while our regular golf continues every Monday
and Wednesday.
Nevertheless, whether you are a member returning or new to
Hong Kong and perhaps even new to golf, we want you!
The AWA Social Golf Group makes playing golf in Hong Kong
simple, fun and stress free. We try to cater for all levels of
ability from beginner to advanced or experienced golfers. We
play regularly each week on different courses, and we also
organise golf clinics twice a month to help you improve your
game. Every so often, we host golfing weekends or golf days
further afield such as in Macau and Mission Hills, and other
one-off activities including quiz nights or simulator coaching,
amongst others. If you like the competitive side of golf, we
run a tournament each month, which is very popular.
You can sign up to play golf with us by registering online via
the AWA Website. Simply go to "golf" in the sports section,
complete the registration and you'll start receiving our emails,
newsletters and other communications. There is no additional
fee charged for this group and events are all open to AWA
members and guests.
During the summer, tournaments and clinics will not take
place until August when our regular golf programme resumes.
Keep an eye out for dates and details about golf in the second
half of the year by checking AWAre and checking our AWA
Social Golf Group's newsletter ~ The Whack and Hack. For
more information, contact the coordinator: Jodi Jones on
[email protected].
Weekly golf will resume in August:
When: Every Monday and Thursday
Where: Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
When: 09:00 am tee-off on a roll up basis
Cost: $550 for AWA Members ~ please make
sure you bring your handicap card and your
HK ID or passport.
Coordinator: Marlyn Robertson, [email protected]
When: Wednesdays
Where: Kau Sai Chung Public Golf Course, Sai Kung
When: Tee-times are usually booked on request
and as the system allows (08:30 onwards)
Cost: $600 approximately
Sign up: As reservations have to made a week in
advance, kindly book your spot with the
coordinator as soon as possible when the
email is sent out advertising details about
the round.
Coordinator: [email protected]
contact information
Office
Phone
2527 2961/2
Fax
2865 7737
Hours
9.30am – 3.30pm Mon-Thu
Address
No.5, 11th floor. Arion Commercial Centre,
2-12 Queen's Road West, Hong Kong
Website
www.awa.org.hk
Office & Website Manager Barbora Mayer [email protected]
Membership Representative
Joanne Lam [email protected]
Administrator Caroline Nicholas [email protected]
Community
Charitable Donations [email protected]
Chairperson
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Executive Board [email protected]
President
Stephanie Bourque [email protected]
1st VP Fundraising
Marcy LaRont [email protected]
2nd VP Membership [email protected]
3rd Vice President Activities Lisa Strunin [email protected]
AWAre Editor Joy Murray [email protected]
Charitable Donations Andrea Roth [email protected]
Community Service Patty Tarallo [email protected]
Education & Scholarship Eileen Glynn [email protected]
Public Relations Jennifer Schlueter [email protected]
Recording Secretary Marybeth Coffer [email protected]
Treasurer Irene Chu [email protected]
Online and Social Media
Angela Bellas [email protected]
Andrea Roth, [email protected]
Community Service [email protected]
Chairperson
Patty Tarallo [email protected]
ACS Partnering
Susan Trebach [email protected]
Cheung Chau Reading Program Ellen Albrecht [email protected]
Fenwick Pier Volunteers Carol Lampard [email protected]
Helpers for Domestic Helpers Tammy Baltz [email protected]
HK Society for the Blind Kate Mahjoubian [email protected]
Meals in the Home Marybeth Coffer [email protected]
Ronald McDonald House
Renee Cheung [email protected]
Trisha Cliff [email protected]
Soup Kitchen Linda Wolfe [email protected]
Education & Scholarship
[email protected]
Chairperson
Eileen Glynn [email protected]
Chatterbox Rosalind Keith [email protected]
Kowloon Marti Law [email protected]
Wan Chai tba
Pok Fu Lam Rachel Bourke [email protected]
Sham Shui Po Lindy Vasey [email protected]
Chai Wan
Rosalind Keith rmekeith@ yahoo.com
Ap Lei Chau
Sue Cummings-Walder [email protected]
Dining Etiquette
Heather Black [email protected]
Phone Pals Shibani Dutta [email protected]
Mock Interviews Bernice Lee [email protected]
[email protected]
Fundraising 1st VP FundraisingMarcy LaRont [email protected]
Public Relations [email protected]
Chairperson Jennifer Schlueter [email protected]
Newsletter/E-Blast Coordinator Nancy Roberts [email protected]
Activities Social
[email protected]
3rd Vice President
Lisa Strunin [email protected]
Art Lovers Kumiko Matsushima [email protected]
Cynthia Lackey [email protected], 6200 3222
Asian Tours Jane Buck [email protected]
Bridge & Lunch Social Lisa Strunin [email protected]
Book Club - Day Penny Van Niel [email protected]
Anna MacDonald [email protected]
Dragon Boat Elissa Imran [email protected], 96184700
Sara Bertino [email protected], 9666 4954
French Conversation group Barbara Markovits [email protected]
Games Galore
Beth Hall [email protected]
Galloping Gourmet [email protected]
Global Insights Stella Schumann 2493 7114, Tracy Russell 6921 4400
Golf – Events and Lessons Jackie Johnson 852 5662 7248
Golf – Social Play and Events [email protected]
iHikes Lori Wigmore, Sarah Reinlaub, Cynthia Lackey [email protected]
International Cooking Club Sylvie Guyot [email protected]
Italian Conversation Group Patty Tarallo [email protected]
Local Tours and Activities Jane Buck [email protected]
Lunch Bunch Marcia Hammelev Sander 9868 4112
Mahjong Katherine Fenton 9600 3197
Moms & Tots Alpa Tolia [email protected]
Needle Arts
Elisabeth Denys [email protected]
Photography Group Becky Wong [email protected]
SOCIAL
Barbare Macro [email protected]
Patti Smith [email protected]
Spiritual Literacy Book/Discussion Group [email protected]
Membership [email protected]
2nd Vice President
[email protected]
CHAT Coordinator
Susan Wallace 9783 3227
Foon Ying
Kate Mahjoubian 6462 6559
Hildy Karev 6799 9604
Membership Discounts [email protected]
Night OWL
Kathy Barber [email protected]
WOW
2527 2961/2
ListServe Moderator/E-Newsletter Nancy Roberts [email protected]
[email protected]
If you would like to join the AWA or if you have any question about the organization, please contact the office or any of the
Executive Board.

A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • July

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