Bridge
Thursdays from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Hanoi Club.
Please contact Ronnie Suozzi or Jocelyn Curnow.

Children's Playgroup
An informal weekly playgroup for young children every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 5:00. Parents are welcome and of course nannies are welcome for busy/working parents. Venue changes each week. Please email Sandra Owen at sandra.owen1@gmail.com to be added to the email list.

Choir
If you enjoy singing with a group, come join the Hanoi International Choir which gives several performances a year. No great talent, voice nor auditions required, ability to read music is a plus. Weekly rehearsals Monday evenings.
Contact Julia Richter at j_h_r@gmx.de

Classical Swirls and Bollywood Wobbles
There's nothing like a good shimmy and shake to get the adreanline pumping! Padmaja will teach us some basic clasical Indian dance moves and also the latest steps from Bollywood! No prior dance experience necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm!
For more information on date, time and venue for our September session, please contact Mirjam at mirjamde_boer@hotmail.com

English Conversation
This group is for those who have some English knowledge and wish to meet in an informal way to gain confidence in using the language. We meet every Monday morning from 10.00 am to 11.30 am at the Daewoo Hotel (3rd floor).
Contact Liz Rathbun at hiwcenglishconversation@gmail.com.

Evening Book Club
There is a new evening book club forming. Members choose one book a month to read and discuss. It is a great way to meet new people and share a love of reading.
If you are interested in joining, contact Ronnie Suozzi at gregronnie@yahoo.com.

HIWC Intermediate Tennis Group
Plays at Quang Ba Court, 98 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho District (right next door to Sedona Suites). Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 am. Everyone welcome. Just show up.
Please contact Maeve O'Donovan at 091 729 1390.

Golf
For experienced players and beginners at Chi Linh Golf Course, every first and third Tuesday of the month. Shuttle bus from Hanoi and back. (Shuttle bus leaves from Daewoo Hotel at 6:45 am and from Sofitel Plaza at 7:00 am.) Price for shuttle bus: 5 USD

Chi Linh offers:

• Complimentary coffee/tea on arrival
• Training
• Balls at driving range
• Caddie fee
• 9 holes play for 25 USD
• 18 holes play for 50 USD
• Equipment can be rented for an additional cost

Husbands who are associate members of HIWC can be offered the opportunity to join us. In order to arrange training and shuttle bus, sign in no later than Sunday before the clinics.
Contact: Susanne Jepsen.

Mahjong
Anyone interested in playing the Chinese tile game? We are trying to play both the Chinese and Western games but need more players. If you would like to learn, we meet every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Hanoi Towers in Jaspa's Place (4th floor).
Contact Tuula Mellin for more information.

Master's Cooking Class at Sofitel Metropole
If you want to be the best chef in town and have the priviledge of learning from the wide variety of Chefs that cook that head the different restaurants of Sofitel Metropole, join this class!!! Every third week of the month, a group of enthusiastic ladies learn how to prepare a four-course meal, discuss about ingredients and try the delicious results!
The cost is 200,000 vnd and you may register by email with Gisela Calderon Gongora at giselaaa@yahoo.com

Spanish Speaking Group
Please contact Claudia Holmes at claudia holmes@yahoo.com

Tennis for Beginners
Every Wednesday afternoon with Vietnamese Coach.
For those whom are interested, please contact : Makana at t_makana@yahoo.co.jpfor further information.

Shopping Trip around Hanoi
Simply list down what you would like to see and buy then Irène De Jong will go with you ! Everyone is welcome! Each Tuesday, meeting point : Lobby of Sheraton Hotel, Xuan Dieu Road, Tay Ho district.
Please confirm by mail at irenedejong2001@gmail.com.

Needle Work
A needle work group for all. Please join us if you knit.
Contact Claire Chua at chuaclaire@gmail.com

Japanese Lessons for Beginners
House number 7, C5, Ciputra Date and time to be advised.
Contact Catherine Guo at shooc2@yahoo.co.jp

Elementary & Intermediate Jazz Dance Classes
Elementary Classes are on Thursdays from 9.00 am to 10.00 am and Intermediate Classes are on Thursday from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm.
Should you wish to attend, please contact Ruth Green at ruththomasgreen@yahoo.co.uk

Yoga Classes
Classes to suit all levels of ability.

To register, please contact Catherine Guo at shooc2@yahoo.co.jp.
 

New Activities

The Hanoi Community of Mindful Living
Offering

• Mindfulness Meditation, in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, including Sitting, Walking, Mindful Discussion, Mindful Eating
• Beginning Yoga/Mindful Movement
• Deep Relaxation Guided Meditation
• Reading Group
• Mindfulness Day Retreats (Group/Organizations)
• Reiki (Group/Individual)
• Mindful Grieving/Mindful Healing (On-Going Group/Individual)
• Counseling/Consultation (Couples/Individual)

Friends of Vietnam Heritage is a non-formal group of mainly Hanoi residents from many countries, including Vietnam. Its purpose is to enjoy as well as enhance the understanding of Vietnam's culture and history - past and present. Our events include lectures with topics ranging from Vietnam's biodiversity to the French influence on Vietnamese culture. We offer monthly film events,  Hanoi city walks, excursions, studies in Buddhism, Traditional Medicine, Meditation and much more. For further information or to receive or monthly program, send an e-mail to: fvheritage@gmail.com.  Our monthly programs are also available on our website: http://fvheritage.googlepages.com.


Hanoi Grapevine

What's happening in Hanoi's contemporary arts and culture scene? LOTS!

Visit Hanoi Grapevine for up-to-date info about:
-art exhibitions, installations, performances
-classical, jazz and contemporary music concerts
-dance, theater, film
-readings, book launches, lectures, and more

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American Spouses Group
American Coffee Morning. We welcome all Americans and their partners – no citizenship required. We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 9:30 am at Jaspa’s Restaurant, Hanoi Towers, Hai Ba Trung 49. No need to reserve, just show up.
If you have questions contact Thea Frisby.

Australian & NZ Group Morning Teas
The Australia New Zealand Group holds monthly coffee mornings, open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and their partners. They meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 am and ask that you RSVP to the host or coordinator by the Friday before the morning tea. If you would like to join this group, please email to Jocelyn who will put you on the mailing list.
For further information please call Kate Smith at 826 4545.

British Spouses Group
This group for British spouses and those with ‘British connections’ meets for informal luncheons once a month. We do organize other events as well. Newcomers are especially welcome.
For information about the next meeting, please contact Britt Goodall or Christine Ringham. We happy to assist newcomers – don’t hesitate to contact us.

International Ladies Vietnam (ILV), in HCMC
ILV has Coffee Mornings every Thursday from 10.00-12.00 noon at the Rex Hotel Tea Room (enter from 146 Pasteur).Admission from Jan 10 will be 100,000 VND. Our new website is www.ilvietnam.com and it details events and activities, as well as local contact info.