Firstly, I had to start by saying a big thank you to everyone, and I mean everyone (!), who turned up for our recent Ladies Who Lunch. We managed a record breaking 23 members and nearly caused the staff of the Copper Chimney to have a nervous breakdown as we had not bothered to pre-book. I would like to point out, in our defence, that we usually have a maximum turn-out of 8 members, so it was obviously a slow day in the Chennai social calendar! However, they managed to accommodate us comfortably and we enjoyed a tasty lunch.
Speaking of calendars, we have a lot of things going on in the next few months, starting on July 6th where we have been invited by the Anglo-Indian society to participate in their two week festival commencing with a free cooking demonstration and food tasting at the Taj Connemara at 3pm. Then on July 15th there is a Jazz Concert at the Music Academy at 7.30pm. Tickets for this range from 100Rs to 500Rs. If you are interested in attending, please warn-in to either myself or Natalie von Hoffmeister by July 1st for the cooking demo and by July 12th for the concert so we can confirm numbers to them. Other events they have planned include an English Play and Art Exhibition. These, and other events will be advertised around Chennai under the heading of Angloscapes so keep your eyes open.
The next date for the diary is our General Meeting on July 12th where we will be having a presentation by Laya a World Music Project set up to help the survivors of the 2004 tsunami. This promises to be a very interesting meeting so we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
We have also been working hard on the Welcome Back Lunch on the 16th August and tickets are on sale now! These can be purchased from committee members or at the General Meeting. They are also available from Alison Emoto and Susan Hopper. Remember, any small gifts you may have for the Gift Donation Table need to be sent to my home address by the 11th August – thank you!
As promised we have been listening to your suggestions and comments regarding new activities for the club and are in the process of putting together a monthly cooking group as well as looking for members interested in starting Majong. Other suggestions have included cinema trips and Ladies Nites. Come to the next meeting to find out more.
For those of you who are ‘out of station’ and not able to receive your monthly newsletter we have devised a group email system whereby we can let you know of important dates coming up. This is in addition to the blog and is just another way to reach as many of our members as possible.
And speaking of members….it is that time of year again when we are looking for everyone to renew their membership. Please complete the forms as soon as possible, ensuring that all your details are correct, so that the Membership Committee can produce the new handbook. Also, let us know of any favorite shops, services etc so that the back section is as up-to-date as possible.
See you at the food tasting!
Jo Frogbrook
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