Touchstone

Volume 27, Issue 4

A typical month in Macau… Andrea Mansfield—ILCM President

W elcome to all the new arrivals in Macau… (they

tell me the Aussies now outnumber the Portuguese in Macau)… and a sad farewell to those who have returned to their home countries or to new employment postings. When you see slightly dazed women wandering around supermarket isles, please take the time to say hello and ask how they are going and invite them to coffee morning… a few friendly words go a long way to help newcomers with the settling in process.

The past month has been a busy one with lots of events and news to report…

In early March, I attended a seminar delivered by Todd Pallett of Financial Partners Hong Kong and was surprised to learn that documents pertaining to wills and the guardianship of our son in the event of tragedy, (materials that took forever to sort out prior to leaving Australia), have little or no relevance in Macau. This is not something we like to think about and it is certainly something we hope our children will never have to worry about. Needless to say, Greg and I are now in the process of reading the fine print on our insurance policies and making the necessary changes to our wills to ensure they are covered under International Law – I urge all Expat’s to do the same.

I also had the pleasure of representing the ILCM at two functions hosted by the Chinese Women’s Association of Macau to celebrate International Women’s Day. Guided by my two friends and translators, Ana Maria Wong and Emiko Pinto Marques, I met many Macau legislators and business people, and was very proud when several of them acknowledged the contribution that the ILCM makes towards charities in Macau – we hope to see some of them at our Charity Ball this year.

ILCM Vice President Fran Thomas was invited by IIUM (Macau Inter-University Institute) to sit on the panel of the Open Forum on problems, challenges

and successful stories of Macau women at IIUM’s International Women’s Day Seminar/Workshop and BBQ on 8 March. The event, attended by people of diverse occupations and lifestyles in Macau, was quite enlightening.

March was also the month for ballroom dancing! Did you know that you could have a fabulous meal and dance to a great band six nights a week? I didn’t and along with several other ILCM members was pleasantly surprised. The Portas do Sol restaurant on the second floor of the Lisboa Hotel is a well-kept secret and well worth the visit, if not to dance with your husband or friends, then to enjoy watching other couples glide around the dance floor. Very inspirational – especial with a Roaring 20’s Ball coming up on Saturday 31 May.

- continued on page 3

April 2008

Ana Maria Wong and Andrea Mansfield are standing and seated are Fran Thomas and Emiko Pinto Marques at one of the functions hosted by the Chinese Women’s Association of Macau

Inside:

• Charity… Success Stories & Helping Hands

• Macau… About the 20’s & the Big Event

• Macau… Wandering and Rave Reviews

• Regional… China Travels

• Family… Tot Spots & Corn Dogs

• Health… Watch out

• Social… Activities, Exercises & Lunch

• Important Dates

Membership Renewal?

Our membership year is June to May.

We will email renewal forms to everyone in

May

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Organizations we assist: ARTM—residential drug rehabilitation center; community awareness education

Asilo Vila Madalena and Asilo de Betânia—homes for elderly women and men

Centro de Santa Lucia Ká Hó and Lar São Luis Gongzaga—homes for mentally and physically handicapped women and men

Cradle of Hope and Fountain of Hope Orphanages—for abandoned babies and children at risk

Evangelist Fellowship Orphanage—home for abandoned children

Escola São José Ká Hó—residential school for disadvantaged and abandoned children

Lar de Nossa Senhora de Penha Orphanage—home for children with mental and physical disabilities

Good Shepherd Center—home for abused women and children; awareness projects for social problems

Missionaries of Charity Créche—for disadvantaged children

Centro Pastoral da Areia Preta—day center for the elderly; study hall for children after school

Our Lady of Fatima Center— day centre for the elderly

char i ty

www.expat9.com

An interactive guide in English about Macau with advice from foreign and local residents.

www.iium.edu.mo

Success Stories…

Caring for the Babies Fran Thomas

Cradle of Hope At this time of year when the ILCM is making a concerted appeal for funds from either companies or individuals, to ensure we can support our charities in the year ahead, it is worth highlighting much of the help we give the Macau community is the skill and the time of many of our members. Members volunteer their time to help at the different homes for abandoned babies, children and the elderly.

For some it is a weekly visit for an hour a week, for others like Louise D’Aire it has been a much bigger commitment as she has assisted in creating training packages for the staff at the home for abandoned babies. The Director and staff of the home are grateful and astounded by her generous contribution of time and commitment.

Marjory from Cradle of Hope is again seeking volunteers to help as the number of abandoned babies is increasing and the ability to get staff is reducing. Volunteering your time or skills can be around your own timetable.

For further information, please contact Fran Thomas 66841497 or franniet@gmail.com

Sabrina and Louise with the little babies…

Penny Stubbs

The Good Shepherd Centre Last month we received a request from Sr Juliana at the Good Shepherd Centre in Macau concerning a mother with two little boys, aged 3 and 4, who had sought refuge at the Centre.

The mother is in the process of getting a divorce from her husband in Hong Kong and even though

she is a Macau ID holder, she cannot get Macau IDs for the boys until the divorce proceedings are over and she gets custody of the boys. She herself is under psychiatric care because of many traumatic experiences and her 4 year old has not developed properly emotionally because of the family violence he has witnessed.

The mother recently took the 3 year old for his health check-up and the doctor told her the child has a serious problem and needed an operation. The boy cannot get free medical care in the government hospital because he is not a resident. The doctor quoted the cost of the operation at MOP 20,000 and Sr Juliana asked if we could make a donation towards the cost. The ILCM donated the full amount in March.

Everything went smoothly and he was out of the hospital two days later, the operation costing only MOP 8,897. The mother is now much more relaxed and is extremely grateful for all the help and support she received. It was agreed that Sr Juliana use the surplus money to buy office furniture for the new room she plans to set up for her Non-Violent Communication (NVC) project. Left to right: Fran Thomas, Penny Stubbs, Sister

Juliana, Sister Rosa, Susie Briggs and Ailinh Upton at the Good Shepherd Center

Editor’s Note

The Editor wishes to thank

everyone who responded

to her (desperate) call for

articles and materials. If

your contribution did not

appear this month, it

surely will turn up in the

near future.

She still needs to maintain

a small stash of back-up

materials, so please don’t

be shy… just email them

to her at

editor@ilcm.org.mo

Volume 27, Issue 4

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A typical month in Macau… Andrea Mansfield—ILCM President

T he 5th Macao United Cup International Ballroom Dancing Championship World Dance Ranking Award, organized by ILCM member Samantha Chiang and her husband, was held at Fisherman’s Wharf.

The evening was a huge success where we watched competitors from America, Asia and Europe compete for world titles. Samantha and her husband run a dance studio in NAPE – United Dance Studios where many of us will be undergoing intense training in preparation for the ball.

Lastly, Easter… and how Macau has changed in the past twelve months. Last year we had one option for Easter Bunnies and Hot Cross Buns. This year every supermarket we went to had a range of Easter eggs, from small to large, and something to suit the most discerning of palates.

The Mansfield family, despite the weather, enjoyed Easter in Macau with new and old friends at a couple of BBQ’s and far too many chocolates!

I hope to see you at one of the April ILCM functions.

Susie Briggs

A t 3pm on the last Friday of each month the crèche, run by the Missionaries of Charity in the north of Macau, is the venue for a birthday bash.

All members of ILCM are invited to the celebration and I would encourage you to come along as it is fun and very heart-warming to share this happy time with two to four year olds from some of the poorest families in Macau.

Each child who has had a birthday during the previous month receives a birthday hat, a medallion to hang around his/her neck and a present.

The birthday tots will be seated in places of honour at the top table and be given the first taste of the birthday cake, supplied each month by a member of the ILCM.

The pleasurable duties of ILCM members present are:

• to sing along to the songs, complete with appropriate gestures, with all the children and the nuns;

• give out hats and presents to these small children who, usually, promptly burst into tears at the sight of an unfamiliar, foreign-looking face;

• then give out cake and drinks and assist with feeding, which has a much more positive reception as by this time the children are used to us and want to interact with us.

After all this it's free time to play with the children as you like and chat with the Sisters of Charity.

This is, basically, the format of each month's birthday party and this month was fairly typical. This month's birthday cake was kindly supplied by Ana Maria Wong. We would like more ILCM members to come along to such an enjoyable afternoon. The formal part of the celebration takes only around a half an hour but you may stay longer if you wish.

If anyone is interested please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Community Services team to arrange a lift or for directions to find the venue.

Helping Hands… what’s happening

Marlene Dias on right, with one of the helpers and one of the little birthday girls.

A little birthday girl enjoying the birthday cake

Everyone’s invited to the childrens’ birthday parties at Missionaries of Charity

On the last Friday of every month at 3pm

Cakes donated by ILCM members.

TOUCHSTONE

Editor Georgie Creeden

editor@ilcm.org.mo

Contributors Andrea Mansfield

Annette Sullivan

April-ann Bonar

Barbara Zahner

Berniece Ratahi

Cathy Eaton

Cathy Grima

Chayya Walker

Dora Deparis

Emma Wood

Fran Thomas

Jennifer Camulli

Jessie Bash

Karren Smith

Katrina Martin

Kerri Johns

Mister Nonimus

Melanie Ruston

Melinda Ross

Nina Lichtenstein

Penny Stubbs

Rosemary Bowie

Sue Lambert

Susie Briggs

Winnie Wong

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macau

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Macau Pass A re-loadable card for bus travel and shopping in Macau! Easily purchased at any Royal Supermarket for MOP130 (inclusive of MOP30 deposit).

The minimum and maximum amount at each reload value is MOP50 and MOP300 respectively. However, you can store up to MOP1000 in this electronic purse.

Currently, the Macau Pass can be used on both Transmac and TCM bus services in Macau, Royal Supermarkets, Circle K Convenience Stores and selected vending machines.

Wandering… and wondering

This was the time for living it high, loose and free and for dancing!

“The Roaring 20’s” was the time of enormous changes in fashion and the emergence of independent women who believed in living life to the full.

Flapper Dress A straight, loose cut dropping the waistline at the hips, bare arms for dancing.

Hair The super short bob was replaced by the “Eton Crop” which was a short cut close to the head, slicked with oil, with finger waves and pin curls.

Cosmetics “Kiss proof” red lipstick, kohl rimmed eyes and blush. Thin eyebrows with high arches.

Accessories Art deco pieces, layers of beaded necklaces, pins and broaches.

Shoes T-bar style with buckles, bows and straps.

Annette Sullivan

T he fashion statement for the 1920’s was the flapper – flapper dress, short cut hair, cigarette in hand and a drink in the other.

1920’s Fashion

Winnie Wong

Are you always looking out for coins for bus fares or to pay into the street parking meters?

Well, it’s hassle free now with the Macau Parking Card and Macau Pass Card. Read on…

Macau Parking Card Buy a Macau Parking Card from any 7-11 convenience stores for MOP100 each and insert it into the slot available at the parking meter.

The first insert will inform you the balance available, subsequent fees will be deducted and the meter will display the time.

For a 2 hour meter, insert the card the second time and keep the card in the slot. For every 3 seconds, the time will add 30 minutes and MOP1 deducted.

THE FLAPPER by Dorothy Parker

The Playful flapper here we

see, The fairest of the fair.

She's not what Grandma used to be—

You might say, au contraire.

Her girlish ways may make a stir,

Her manners cause a scene, But there is no more harm

in her Than in a submarine.

She nightly knocks for many

a goal The usual dancing men.

Her speed is great, but her control

Is something else again. All spotlights focus on her

pranks. All tongues her prowess

herald. For which she well may

render thanks To God and Scott

Fitzgerald.

Her golden rule is plain enough—

Just get them young and treat them

rough.

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macau The big event… on Saturday 31 May

Please do not hesitate to attend activities and events if you are on your own or new in town.

Just let us know and we will gladly introduce you to a few new friends…

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ADVERTISING To obtain a copy of our latest rate sheet and advertising options, please email: editor@ilcm.org.mo

Flower Design

Introduction to Flower Design The first in a series of demonstrations and subsequent workshops will be held on Thursday 24 April, tentatively 10am to 12 noon. The full details will be published in quickEnews in the near future.

In the meantime, if you have any inquiries or would like to express your interest, please email events@ilcm.org.mo

Local Talent

Would you like to hear some local talent? Set aside your calendars for "Music in May" evening, the 3rd of May, 7pm, featuring Macau's newest men's singing group, "Cotai Suite" in a relaxed lounge setting at the Oriental Club in Taipa.

If you have music talents to share please contact Gina Twellmann at 6612-1264. Tickets go on sale April 14. Proceeds go to charity."

Portuguese first arrived Macau, they found themselves getting married to the local men. As good wives as they were, they wanted to cook for their husbands; therefore, they would cook what they knew as Portuguese food but with only what they could find here… Chinese ingredients and that is how the term Macanese came about.

They like to call the food fusion, and it truly is, as it has influence from China, Malaysia and India. Our luncheon menu consisted of:

• Minchi, which is pork mince, onions, soy sauce and potatoes.

• Capela, also known as meatloaf

• Vaca Estufada is beef stew with potatoes

• Roast Lamb

• Fried Rice Noodles, which they call Lacassa

For dessert, we had a beautiful coconut gelatin, mango pudding and the well-known marble cake.

We would like to thank Sonia for organizing such a beautiful lunch and it was great to have some of our founding members joining us. A fun day had by all.

Rave Reviews…

Have you been to an

interesting or unusual

restaurant lately?

Have you had a unique

experience while wandering

off the beaten path?

Do you have something to

say that might be helpful to

our friends and members?

Would you like to write a

monthly ‘piece’ or become

our Restaurant Reviewer?

All you need to do is email

your interest to is at

editor@ilcm.org.mo and we’ll

see how we can make it

happen!

Katrina Martin– 20 March 2008

RIQUEXO Riquexo Macanese Restaurant was the place for March’s luncheon. It is located in Macau and is absolutely authentic.

Owned and run by ILCM member Sonia Palmer, the restaurant has been in her family for 18 years and Sonia gets all her inspiration and recipes from her 92-year-old mother.

During our lunch, Sonia gave us an insight into what a Macanese person is. For example, when the

Morning Tea & Jewellery Fran Thomas

ILCM members enjoyed morning tea and the opportunity to view and purchase beautiful jewellery at the home of Mabel Wong. And now… many of us our wearing these beautiful items.

Thank you to Jennie Brewis, the Hong Kong jewellery designer and maker who donated 10% of her proceeds from the morning to ILCM charities.

Thank you to Mabel who opened her home to us all and Ailinh Upton who arranged the morning.

macau

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reg iona l China Travels…

Please do not hesitate to attend activities if

you are on your own or new in town.

Just let us know and we will be sure to introduce

you to a few new friends…

ILCM All club activities are run by

volunteers… and every

dollar donated goes directly

to the charities.

Xian

X ian is the ancient capital of China and has an incredible history. A wander through the Shaanxi Provincial Museum is a walk through time with incredible pottery

pieces, most as burial items, from 3500 years ago through to early Ching Dynasty 200 years ago.

Most people visit Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and indeed they exceeded all my expectations. The Terracotta Warriors are a life-sized army of 7,000 figures built to defend Emperor QinShiHuang and accompany him into the afterlife. There are soldiers of different rank; standing and kneeling archers; and horses and chariots in battle formation. The detail in the figures is fantastic, with each face unique, archaeologists have not only been able to discover much about the art of war 2,200 years ago, but also the different ethnic groups in the Emperor’s army in Xian at that time. Over ten different weapons have been identified and when uncovered, they were shiny and very sharp, as if only buried recently. Testing has shown that the weapons were coated in a chromium compound – a technique not discovered by the Germans until 1937 and the Americans in 1950 and yet the Chinese knew how to do it 2000 years earlier!

Xian still has i8ts city walls – built during the Tang and Ming Dynasties and it is possible to cycle around the top of the wall in a complete circuit (13.7km). A less energetic option is an electric cart.

Xian is famous for its dumplings and there are many restaurants where you can experience this delicious option. There is also a large Muslim quarter and the area’s dining options reflect this.

Xian is an exciting ancient and modern city. The only difficulty is that you cannot fly direct from Macau. However, there are flights from Zhuhai Airport that is located just 45 minutes in a taxi from the Gongbei border (cost 130 yuan).

We visited Xian as part of a longer customised tour that we booked through Linda at Odyssey Tours. See www.chinaodysseytours.com.

After a short seven months in Macau, we are back in Sydney. We had a fabulous time and packed in as

much travel as possible. I enjoyed being a member of ICLM and will visit when I come up for holidays.

—Cathy Eaton

Membership If you have friends who

might enjoy our activities

and events, they can join

at most ILCM activities,

or by sending their

membership form AND

a check (not cash) to

ILCM PO Box 1370

Macau.

For membership forms

please email

ilcm@ilcm.org.mo.

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Birthstone for April

Diamond eternal love, bravery, perfection and health

• Macau Fisherman’s Wharf—The Palace, Tel 853 2872 8801 • The Grand Canal Shoppes 2115, The Venetian Macao, Tel 853 2882 8191

Born in April, you should favor diamond jewelry, as this helps you shape your future, realize personal dreams, and enjoy the joy of success as obstacles in human relations are reduced.

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Tot Spots f ami ly Mums & Tots A great way for new mums and dads in town to meet new friends and for their children to interact with others. So spread the word! Tell your friends with children below 3 years of age to come over and meet other parents and toddlers.

HELP We are constantly looking for ideas for improvement and activities for our children so please come forth and share your ideas.

Tots & Helpers Only two feedback replies were received, so helper playgroup will be cancelled for now. Nonetheless, if you wish to send your helper and child to playgroup, please join us on Mondays.

ILCM Mums & Tots Fun and friendship

When: Monday 930-1130—play Wednesday 930-1130am—play & arts

Cost: MOP20/one child, MOP30/two

Bring: Snacks and drinks

Where: Dancing room, Sam Yuk Middle School, Rua do Colegio, Taipa

Need help or have questions? Contact Berniece Ratahi 6646 3395 bernieceratahi@yahoo.com.au or

Winnie Wong 6617 3282 wwwl@hotmail.com

Reminder: Attendees are required to sign-in at the Register and observe the rules stated therein.

Corn Dog Muffins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Lightly grease muffin tins. 2. In a large bowl, stir together cornbread mix and

brown sugar. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk,

and then stir into dry mixture until moistened. Mix in cheese.

4. Spoon mixture into muffin tins until 2/3 full. Add 1 hot dog half to each muffin.

5. Bake in a preheated oven 14 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Winnie Wong

A quick and easy way to recreate a fun and family favorite. Prep time: 10 minutes—Cook time: 18 minutes Ready in: 28 minutes—Yield: 18 muffins Ingredients • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread mix • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 2 eggs • 1 1/2 cups milk • 9 hot dogs, cut in half • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Paparazzi

If you take photos at ILCM events, please feel free to email them to our Photo

Librarian, Monica Ellefsen at photos@ilcm.org.mo

To view our photos, please visit: http://

picasaweb.google.com/ILCM2007

Easter hats at Mums & Tots during the arts and craft sessions on Wednesday with Anastasia Lijadi.

Tots Library We have a good selection of books for our children teaching colours, textures, numbers, letters and objects, lift the flap books and some great stories. For a mere MOP5, you can take out any of these books for up to 2 weeks.

Children’s Clothing Please send over any children’s or baby clothes for donation to Macau charities during our playtimes or put into our storage room at the school.

- Winnie Wong & Berniece Ratahi

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hea l th Health watch from Hope Symptoms • Fever over 38oC • Headache • Cough • Shortness of breath • Unlike normal influenza, diarrhea and abdominal

pain are common It is very important to call your healthcare provider BEFORE you go to see them if you have been in contact with live birds and suspect avian flu

Diagnosis • Your Doctor will ask for a sputum specimen and

will do a chest X-ray

Treatment • An antiviral medication may reduce the severity

of the infection • Other treatment as indicated by symptoms

- Lyn Davis, NZRN HOPE Medical Macau www.hopemacau.com

S everal people have asked recently for information about Avian or Bird Flu (H5N1) since the reporting of a death in Guangzhou of a person who contracted the disease.

While there seems to be no threat in Macau at present, it is always good to review one’s practices and information.

What is it? A contagious disease that normally affects birds but in recent years has spread to humans.

Prevention • Avoid places where birds are raised, live, sold or

slaughtered

• Always keep raw meat separate from cooked or ready to eat foods

• Always wash your hands after handling poultry (as you should with all meat)

• Always wash food preparation surfaces after use

• Wash your eggs in warm soapy water when you bring them home and before storing

• Ensure that all poultry is well cooked before eating, including eggs

Breast Cancer Prevention

Demonstration & Lecture Breast self-examination to detect breast changes early is vital. All women of all ages should do this exam weekly. Do you know how?

Lyn Davis, a New Zealand trained nurse from Hope Medical Clinic, will give a lecture and demonstration on the how and why, and what to look for.

When: Monday 7 April, 130pm to 230pm

Where: Macau Inter-University Institute (IIUM), Rua Londres, NAPE (venue will be advised)

Donation of MOP50 to Hope Mission Charities.

Bookings will be limited to 20 women per session.

Please confirm attendance by Tuesday 1 April with Fran Thomas 66841497 or vicepresident@ilcm.org.mo.

Paparazzi The Tooth Fairy

Stylists & Makeup

AiLinh Upton Winnie Wong

Models provided by

The ILCM Orthodontic Society

Herbal Remedies… with the letter C COUGHS & ASTHMA • Steep 3-4 cloves of garlic in a cool, dark place

for 2 weeks. Use several drops at a time, several times a day for coughs or asthma.

• Garlic is an exceptional cleanser for the body and has antimicrobial action similar to other antibiotics.

- Auntie George’s source: http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/HomeRemedies

CONSTIPATION (in adults) • Eat a few black licorice sticks • Take apple pectin • Make sure you're getting enough Folic Acid in

your diet • Drinking ginger tea will help start a bowel

movement

CONSTIPATION (in small children) • Soak 6-8 raisins in hot water. When cool, crush

well and strain. When given routinely, it helps to regulate bowel movement.

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Activities… for mind & body

Everyone is welcome—if you do not know how to play, call Sonia Turner 28813449

WEDNESDAYS at NOON. Rhonda Simmons has graciously offered her home as the venue. Please bring a plate to share and MOP20 to play. Location: Avenida de Amizade, Ed Chung Yu, 11B, Macau

Inquiries: Please call Rhonda at 28785863 or Valerie at 28881262

soc ia l

The FIRST MONDAY of every month at 1pm— upstairs at BookaChino, Rua Cidade de Santarem 434, NAPE... All are welcome! Light refreshments are available to purchase.

Inquiries: Please contact Joan Mowat at 28855153 or 66140223

Just show up or call if you want to know what we are reading…

MEMBERSHIP BROCHURES & APPLICATIONS

If you need materials for friends or newcomers, just let us know.

We are also happy to provide your workplace with materials for newly arriving staff.

Simply email to ilcm@ilcm.org.mo

Social Squash News

The ILCM wishes to thank Kerri Johns for organizing the Tuesday night squash playing, and further thanks to all the players for their thoughtfulness in raising and donating MOP 1,160 to charity in March 2008.

No new action photos, but this one has been improved by technology…

TUESDAY NIGHTS 730—900pm at

Ocean Gardens Health Club. Playing on a

social/get fit basis, guys/gals of all levels are

welcome. It is very casual and you do not

need to commit to every week. For details

contact Kerri Johns johnsey@pacific.net.au

MONDAY & FRIDAY 830—1030am

All levels are welcome to join social tennis

mornings at the Taipa Stadium. MOP40 ILCM

members, MOP60 non-members. Please call

Catherine Galati 28811001 or Penny Stubbs

28882758

New photo finally received in March 2008. Still awaiting action shots… proof of playing!

Social Tennis Players WANTED

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Activities… edible & drinkable soc ia l

Drinks after Work

… are mixed on the last Friday of each

month...

It’s a casual way of winding down and meeting up with a few people.

Venues are announced by email.

Meanwhile if you have any ideas/venues where members and friends might meet

up, just email Winnie at social@ilcm.org.mo

Thursday 4 April

1030am—12 noon

Hosted by The Westin Resort Macau

A perfect opportunity to catch up on the latest, socialize in a beautiful setting. All we need to bring

are friends and newcomers…

The Westin Resort Macau very kindly provides us with the wonderful venue as well as coffee, tea,

and cookies. Contact ilcm@ilcm.org.mo

Coffee Morning

NO-SHOWS If you do not honor

your reservation, or cancel too late, the

venue will still charge us and we must ask you to pay for your

unused spot.

If you need to cancel please let us know

ASAP.

Selling items and sales pitches Please respect our policies and relationships with sponsors… and please do not ask to sell items during coffee mornings. These mornings are strictly social and asking for special favors puts everyone in an embarrassing position.

If you would like to sell items for charity, promote your business, or if you have ideas and time to organize activities that might interest members or benefit charity, please let us know and we will see how we can make it happen.

Please contact a committee member or email ilcm@ilcm.org.mo.

Thai Lunch Coming up to Thai New Year, this is a perfect place to

experience Thai Cuisine.

Special guest speaker Onsi Lavery will talk about Thai cuisine and the traditions of Thailand.

Thursday, April 17 at 12:30

TUK TUK… Thai Kitchen Avenida de Kwong Tong, Edificio Hung , Taipa Tel 28820999

Located near the Jockey Club and Hillsville apartments

MOP160/members, MOP190/non-members Thai dishes, some vegetarian, a mouth watering dessert, and tea, coffee, water

Please RSVP by Monday 14 April to Cathy Grima at social@ilcm.org.mo or 6693 4490

No show policy applies

ILCM PO Box 1370 Macau ilcm@ilcm.org.mo www.ilcm.org.mo PRESIDENT president@ilcm.org.mo Andrea Mansfield 6658 2682 VICE PRESIDENT vicepresident@ilcm.org.mo Francine Thomas 6684 1497 TREASURER treasurer@ilcm.org.mo Sue Lambert 2881 0423 SECRETARY secretary@ilcm.org.mo Melinda Ross 6620 9546 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY membership@ilcm.org.mo Sonia Turner 6612 9793 SOCIAL COORDINATORS social@ilcm.org.mo Katrina Martin 6662 0944 Cathy Grima 6693 4490 Winnie Wong 6617 3282 COMMUNITY SERVICES community@ilcm.org.mo Francine Thomas 6684 1497 Penny Stubbs 6659 1842 Susie Briggs 6675 9242 NEWSLETTER EDITOR editor@ilcm.org.mo Georgie Creeden 6610 0045 PUBLIC RELATIONS ilcm@ilcm.org.mo Emiko Pinto-Marques 6680 7095 WEB MISTRESS ilcm@ilcm.org.mo Jennifer Camulli 6692 8330 SPECIAL PROJECTS events@ilcm.org.mo Jenny Lonergan 6689 6377 MEMBERS AT LARGE mal@ilcm.org.mo Dora Deparis 6682 7017 Melanie Ruston 6684 1718 Sue Lambert 2881 0423

ILCM events & other important dates ILCM

I n t e r n a t i o n a l L a d i e s ’

C l u b o f M a c a u

A non-profit social organization supporting local charities since 1984

Apr i l 2008

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Squash

2 Mahjong Mums & Tots

3 COFFEE

4 Tennis Ching Ming

5

6 7 Breast Book Club Tennis Mums & Tots

8 Squash

9 Mahjong Mums & Tots

10 Comm Mtg

11 Tennis

12

13 14 Tennis Mums & Tots

15 Squash

16 Mahjong Mums & Tots

17 LUNCH News d/line

18 Tennis

19

20 21 Tennis Mums & Tots

22 Squash

23 Mahjong Mums & Tots

24 Flower design

25 Tennis MOC party DRINKS

26

27 28 Tennis Mums & Tots

29 Squash

30 Mahjong Mums & Tots

UPCOMING ILCM EVENTS • May 31: Annual Charity Ball

• June 19: AGM luncheon

MONTHLY • 1st Monday: Book Club

• 1st Thursday: Coffee Morning

• 2nd Thursday: Committee Meeting

• 3rd Thursday: Lunch

• Last Friday: Charity Birthday Party; Drinks after Work

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Stacy Schmitt (1)

Anita Lauder (2)

Erica Knight (8)

Anita Roberts (12)

Simara Jensen (12)

Berniece Ratahi (13)

Susan Heise (15)

Teresa Lacuna (17)

Jen Davidove (18)

Cecilia Brand (20)

Glória Da Silva (20)

Jann Maree Treanor (21)

Fran Gay (27)

Pam Overall (27)

Fran Thomas (28)

Maria Henderson (28)