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Blok 59 Vitality Healthy and Vital shopping mall instead of a low budget club

26 Eindhoven in Art

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Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven Stories from two internationals who joined a sport club in Eindhoven

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Blok 59 Vitality

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International Creative Women

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Today is the day

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Book Review: What if Game Of Thrones Weren’t So Rapey?

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Regina Coeli: Dutch in corona times

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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari

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‘’Eindhoven in art: Academisch Genootschap (academic society)”

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Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven

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ISE: More than a school

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Dutch corona words crossword puzzle

Dutch friends

The Netherlands is a Dog’s Best Friend

World Trade Center Eindhoven wishes you a sunny summer!

Holland Expat Center South Continues to Help Internationals Settle into the Region

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Blok 59 Vitality: Healthy and Vital shopping mall instead of a low budget club.

In recent years the part of low budget clubs in the fitness branch has increased greatly. Their most important selling point is their low pricing. In this manner members pretty much buy access to fitness machines for a little money. But members should not expect anything more, out of economical choices coaching has been mostly minimised or even eliminated.

As a response to these developments new initiatives have risen. Bart

we also align our activities with

Rovers, initiator of Blok 59 Vitality: “Our philosophy on not having

the needs of our primary target

pricing or equipment to be the central focal point. We choose for a

audience. (35+, business clientele

more intense, higher quality more personal approach. The market

and internationals) and they

for boutique fitness studios is slowly but surely rising, with aimed

are continuously evaluated and

programs for a specific group of people who are seeking this particular

changed where needed.”

approach out.”

In line with their vision Blok 59 Blok 59 presses for structural personal attention and the option

Vitality primarily targets people

to choose those activities that connect best to someone’s personal

who are aware of their own

needs. All in a safe and council approved space. Hygiene, ventilation

responsibility

and a professional staff are all key pointers in a strict protocol to keep

health and are ready to invest

Covid 19 out the door.

in it. So no impersonal “big-box-

towards

their

club” but an environment that Healthy and Vital shopping mall

offers optimal personal en high

Bart continues: “To add a few boutique fitness studios to our Happy

quality attention. Where people

Juices green heart we created a Healthy and Vital shopping mall of

feel respected as customers,

1.300 m2. These boutiques are run by independent entrepreneurs.

and feel at home between like

Each store has its own P&L and brand but is not competitive with their

minded

neighbour. As one group under the same umbrella they also put out

“home-away-from-home”.

people

and

friends:

an overall brand. Our services distinguish themselves by intensive guidance or coaching and/or an innovative character. Apart from that

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Doughnuts: Dutch Cuisine’s Gift to the World Did you know that the modern doughnut is a descendant of the oliekoek? In the 1800s, American Washington Irving referred to “dough-nuts or olykoeks,” which were only to be found on the tables of New York's “genuine Dutch families.”

The first modern recipe was published in 1803, in a cookbook of American recipes.

In 1847, American Hanson Gregory claims to have invented the distinctive ring shape as a way to prevent the center of the cakes from being raw and doughy, and making them cook consistently throughout. In the 1900s, the alternative spelling “donut” was adopted as an attempt to make the word easier to pronounce, and has since spread throughout the world by franchise Dunkin' Donuts.

Americans celebrate National Doughnut Day on the first Friday of June, but they owe it all to the cuisine of the Netherlands.

Did You Know: Martin Van Buren was Dutch?

In case the name didn’t give it away, Martin Van Buren, the eight president of the United States, was the first US president who was neither British, nor of British ancestry. His parents were Dutch, and his birth name was Maarten. His father, Abraham Van Buren, was the son of a Dutch immigrant from Buurmalsen, and his mother was also of Dutch descent.

Van Buren was born in 1782 in Kinderhook (Kinderhoek), New York, a city founded by Dutch colonists, and where Dutch was still the primary language. Young Maarten learned Dutch as his first language, only learning English later at school. He married his childhood sweetheart, Hannah Hoes, who also spoke Dutch as her primary language.

Martin Van Buren was a founder of the Democratic party, the first US president born after the Declaration of Independence, and an anti-slavery leader, and he remains the only president to this day who spoke English as a second language.

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What if Game Of Thrones Weren’t So Rapey?

Book Review by Rebekah Villon

The Curse Of Chalion has world-building that bears comparison with Game Of Thrones, but offers a relief from the tiresome sexual violence, and is a sheer pleasure to read.

I picked up The Curse Of Chalion by Lois McMaster

reminiscent of each other. Both are based in

Bujold on a whim, because I have a soft spot for

medieval European-inspired settings. If Game of

high fantasy. I had never read Bujold before, but she

Thrones was inspired by the Wars of the Roses,

is one of the most acclaimed writers in the field, tied

Curse of Chalion was inspired by the Spanish

with Robert A Heinlen for the most Hugo Awards.

Reconquista. Both works have political intrigue,

The Curse Of Chalion is the first novel in her World

driven by questions of royal secession, and both

of Five Gods series, which won the Hugo Award for

worlds also include magical, mystical, and spiritual

Best Series in 2018. Haven't heard of her? Where

forces (if you're wondering, Game of Thrones was

have I been?

published five years before The Curse of Chalion).

At first glance, the book does beg comparison

Despite the similarity in settings, the stories,

with Game of Thrones, because the settings are

structure, and character of the books couldn't be

Book Review by Rebekah Villon

more different. In The Curse of

we meet him, he is rough and

the family and repair the damage

Chalion, we follow the adventures

wounded, a retired soldier, and

of the past.

of Cazaril, a nobleman who has

unlikely tutor for a princess,

The Curse of Chalion is not

fallen on hard times and seeks

except that his travels have given

a life-changing book. It's an

a simple job as a tutor. He is

him expertise in the languages

enjoyable read with a tightly

given a job as the secretary and

and customs she will be expected

wound plot and great character

tutor to Iselle, sister of the heir

to master. Over time, we realize

development. It takes place in

to the throne, a headstrong and

that there is no one better for

an interesting world, with beliefs

independent princess. They are

the role: his instincts, honesty,

and rituals that invite further

drawn into a political web of

and loyalty teach her to question

exploration (and I do want to

power and manipulation, with a

motives, understand the use

read the rest of the series). And

dark curse at its heart.

of power, and shape her own

it's a welcome relief from many

destiny. His loyalty leads him to

of the trite high fantasy tropes

I love the way Bujold develops

the practice of dark magics that

that make the genre tiresome. I

Cazaril as a character. When

create the opportunity to heal

highly recommend it.

Questions or comments about this review? Ideas for what I should read next?

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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari

by Rebekah Villon Part 4: Mata Hari the Spy This is part four of a six part series exploring the life, loves, and legacy of the legendary Mata Hari, born Margaretha Geerdruida Zelle. In previous issues, we covered her tragic youth, a deeply troubled marriage, divorce, and her rise to fame and notoriety as an exotic dancer in Paris.

By 1914, Mata Hari had almost completed her next

about the continent and visit her friends and lovers.

transformation: from dancer to courtesan. For

She became deeply involved with a Russian pilot,

the preceding decade, she had thrilled audiences

young captain Vadim Maslov, calling him the love of

throughout

her life.

Europe

with

her

sensuality

and

beauty, become wealthy and famous, and enjoyed the company of the most important men on the

In 1916, Maslov was wounded near the western

continent. While she longed for her daughter, still in

front, and hospitalized there. Mata Hari, not

the custody of her father, and denied the scandalous

realizing that her extensive movements had already

rumors spread about her in the Netherlands, this

attracted attention in France and Britain, applied

life of fame and fortune was what she had always

for permission to visit him. Her application got her

wanted, and she enjoyed it to the fullest.

a meeting with agents of the Deuxième Bureau, who recruited her as a spy.

Perhaps that is why, when WWI broke out, she didn't sense the changing mood of the times and adopt

In retrospect, this seems like an unusual, and

a more moderate lifestyle. Even as travel became

perhaps mistaken, effort. Before the war, Mata Hari

more and more difficult, and suspicion grew on all

had known and performed for German Crown Prince

sides, she used the neutrality of the Netherlands

Wilhelm, as she had for many prominent people.

and her Dutch citizenship to continue to move

During the war, he was made a senior general on the Western Front. French agents knew that he had a reputation as a playboy and womanizer, and hoped that Mata Hari could get valuable information, even if she had to seduce him. In reality, Wilhelm's role as a general was greatly overstated, as the Germans sought to improve his reputation at home and abroad, and he actually had a very small role in military decision-making. French agents offered Mata Hari one million francs in return for German military intelligence, an amount she would never have refused.

In 1916, as she traveled to Spain via Britain, she was detained and taken to London for questioning.

During interrogation, she admitted to working for

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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari part 4

French

services,

been compromised by French

dancer were now exposed as

and was allowed to continue her

intelligence

intelligence, deliberately leading

sinister lies, and they claimed

travels. In Madrid, she renewed

the French to believe that she was

that she had cost the lives of

her

a double agent.

50,000 French soldiers.

Arnold Kalle, and asked if he

December 1916 was perhaps the

It is probably this public campaign

could arrange a meeting with

only incident in which she may

that has cemented the image of

Prince Wilhelm. She apparently

have shared information of any

Mata Hari in the popular imagina-

employed

importance.

War

tion as the master of espionage,

persuasion, seducing the attache,

Ministry had given Mata Hari the

the irresistible seductress, the

and eventually offering to share

names of six Belgian agents: five

cunning double agent. The scan-

French military secrets with the

were suspected of being German

dalous story was repeated around

German army.

spies, and one was suspected

the world.

acquaintance

with

the

German military attache, Major

all

her

powers

of

The

French

of being a double agent. A short Mata Hari would later say that she

time later, after she left Madrid

Today, many historians believe

made that offer in an attempt to

for France, the Germans executed

that this public effort to defame

further her mission as a spy, to

the double agent, and the French

and

secure a meeting with Wilhelm,

thought this was proof that she

motivated by a desire to boost

and that her loyalty was always

had disclosed their identities.

French morale. The spring of

to

her

adopted

country

of

blame

her

seen

was

failed

partly

1917

had

France. The truth is, she had no

In February of 1917, she was

and

offensives,

strikes

military secrets, and her chatter

arrested in Paris as a German spy,

exhaustion. Portraying Mata Hari

consisted mostly of gossip. Kalle

although there was no conclusive

as a master of espionage allowed

had disclosed one minor piece

evidence that she had actually

them to blame her for recent

of information to her, and she

spied for either side. Mata Hari

failures and setbacks, and she

dutifully reported it back to

would claim that she was simply

became a convenient scapegoat.

her contact in France, but her

trying to complete the mission

The more she proclaimed her

message was sent by regular post

she had been given by the French,

innocence, the more suspicious

as she had not been given any

and earn her million francs.

they were.

mutinies

and

secure communication channels.

This implies that the French didn't

The French military police began

take her seriously as an asset,

a

and it was later said she didn't

Mata Hari, once the toast of

reveal anything that couldn't be

Parisian society. They exposed

read in a newspaper.

as a scandal that her real name

publicity

campaign

against

was not Mata Hari, but actually Meanwhile, Kalle had become

Margaretha Zelle, and she was

suspicious of her intent. He sent

not really an Indonesian princess,

a message to Berlin, in which

but was secretly a Dutch citizen.

he praised the activities of a

They claimed that they found

German spy thoroughly described

disappearing ink in her room,

Join me in the next issue of

and clearly identifiable as Mata

although she would say that it

HOWDO as we learn about

Hari. He used a communication

was part of her makeup. All the

the controversial trial and

channel

common deceptions of an exotic

conviction of Mata Hari.

that

he

knew

had

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Dutch friends The Dutch are always curious to hear how internationals experience the Netherlands.

And, as they tend to view themselves as a peculiar species, they will nod in happy agreement every time you mention something that surprises you here. Yes, we all own more than one bike. Our language does sound funny. You are right – we say what we think, but no, that doesn’t mean we are rude.

that as a Dutch person, I need to offer some help.

My conclusion after some not-so-scientific research is that having a go-between could do the trick.

The Dutch can be somewhat aloof, and you need a reason to make a connection.

So, get a dog! A puppy attracts crowds, trust me. People will suddenly greet you and start a conversation. The ‘dog people’ in my neighborhood all know each other (by their dogs’ names, but still).

A child will do as well – you can easily meet other

It’s hard to offend a Dutch person, so any feedback

parents at the schoolyard. This is how I met some of

is welcome. But there is one thing that never fails

my best friends.

to amaze them: when you tell a Dutch person you find it hard to make friends with Dutch people,

And if you’re ready for the true Dutch way of life,

they will be surprised. And to be honest, I also

join a ‘vereniging’: a club. We have loads of them,

found it strange when I first heard this. This is what

and for everything: sports, hobbies ranging from

internationals told me:

music to knitting and collecting stamps, culture, and

•

Dutch people make friends at an early age and

events such as King’s Day or carnival. Friendships

stick to these

guaranteed.

•

They don’t socialize after work – they go straight home

•

They don’t invite you to their birthday parties

•

They think internationals are only here for a short period of time. So why invest in a friendship?

Of course, the reality is a bit more complex than this, but by and large, this is what I hear. And I feel

Good luck!

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‘’EINDHOVEN IN ART: ACADEMISCH GENOOTSCHAP (ACADEMIC SOCIETY)” Liesbeth is a curator as well as a member, which is typical for the AG, she explains: "We have a range of activities, and uniquely, everything is organized by the members themselves. Those activities include interesting lectures, a literature circle, debating groups, a theatre group and versatile social activities such as social drinks, bridge, golf, excursions, and cycling and walking tours."

Membership is open to anyone, Liesbeth says: On our city tour ‘Eindhoven in art’, our local host

"Whoever wants to participate in the activities, can

and artist Lex Grote shows us the lesser-known

become a member, be it that you want to develop

art hotspots in the Eindhoven region. For this

your talents, deepen your knowledge or are just

edition, he takes us to the AG-Eindhoven (the

looking for fun. There are no requirements for

Academisch Genootschap or Academic Society).

membership. Everyone who likes to meet new people

As Lex explains, the AG is an association of

is very welcome."

400 members that organizes regular activities in the social, cultural and scientific field. At

All information on AG-activities can be found on

walking distance from the station, the society

the extensive website, www.ag-eindhoven.nl. Some

has its own villa, set in a beautiful garden on

activities are open to non-members, the regularly

the Parklaan, where curator Liesbeth Schreuder

changing exhibitions among them. "The walls of

organizes regular art exhibitions.

the entrance hall and the restaurant-bar area

Eindhoven in Art: Academic Society

are permanently available to

is high on the AG agenda, so

professional artists, preferably

we are very proud to show the

from

wide range of creativity of our

the

region",

Liesbeth

explains.

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members. There are paintings, tapestries, felt works, drawings

'Untitled': exhibition June 4,

and photos. Versatile, colourful

2020- January 31, 2021 (under

and very rewarding."

Annette Haas-Bruining

reserve).

Although 'Untitled', the name of This year, AG celebrates its 75th

this exhibition, seems somewhat

anniversary.

Corona,

meaningless, it was a careful

festivities

choice. In visual arts, titles

was planned, including a new

often serve as an aid to the

exhibition called 'Untitled'. But

interpretation of the art itself.

Corona,

changed

Liesbeth often invites two artists

everything. Many of AG's normal

for a dual exhibition, and in such

activities by now have an online

case the title refers either to the

alternative via Zoom. But the

essence of the exhibited work or

festivities had to be postponed

to what binds or distinguishes

and will hopefully take place

the artists. In this exhibition,

next year. "So we were very happy

there is so much diversity that

that on June 4, we were at least

any title of a few words would

able to open the exhibition",

be insufficient. So the story on

Liesbeth says. "It is different

the walls of the AG this time

from previous exhibitions, as this

simply tells about the pleasure

time all the artwork was made

of creating and of sharing those

by AG members. Self-expression

creations with others.

a

wide

Before

range

of

of

course,

Marie ThÊrèse van de Put-Fassaert

Carmelien de Haan

'Untitled' can be visited free of charge from Monday to Friday. The AG is closed during weekends.

Until September 1, reservation is obligatory: 040 243 4808.

Check the website for the safety rules regarding Corona. If you would like to get acquainted with the AG, also check the website. https://ag-eindhoven.nl/ Academic Society Parklaan 93 | Eindhoven www.ag-eindhoven.nl Laurens Vehmeijer

Centering pregnancy, a unique way of prenatal care During the pregnancy a midwife checks on the wellbeing of mother and child. She does so by taking an extensive medical history of the future parents. She checks the weight and blood pressure of the mother and the growth of the baby. She orders several blood tests and ultrasounds are made. Besides all the medical checks, the midwife provides all the information you need to prepare yourself for birth and parenthood.

She does so involving both future parents and possible siblings.

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All this can be done during individual checks. However, at Midwifery Practice Eindhoven there is also the possibility to participate in Centering Pregnancy.

The Centering model is a combination of medical checks, exchanging knowledge and experience and strengthening your network. During every appointment with the midwife you will have 2 hours to have your medical check, to ask all your questions and to discuss your concerns. You will do this together with a group of women whose due dates are close to yours. You will learn from your midwife and from each other. You have the opportunity to share stories, talk about topics that are important to you and to discuss all you are going through physically and emotionally. In the meantime, you are building a community of women to support each other until long after your baby is born.

Centering Pregnancy has been proven effective. You will receive 17 hours more time in prenatal care than with the individual appointments. Much more time to answer your questions which will contribute to more self-confidence, confidence in your pregnancy, the delivery and in your role as a parent. Women who followed the Centering Pregnancy program are in less need of medical pain relief during birth, artificial labor hormones are used less and fewer referrals to a gynaecologist are necessary. Furthermore, women indicate that they experienced more support, felt more involved in their care and were better prepared for the future.

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The Netherlands is a Dog’s Best Friend The Netherlands just might be the best country in the world to be a dog. Nearly 20% of Dutch families have a pet dog, and it’s the first country to be officially without any stray dogs.

Every year, about 5,000 dogs show up in the pet shelters in the Netherlands. These dogs are usually given to the shelter because their owner is in poor health and cannot care for them any more. Dutch dog shelters are among the best in the world, with excellent heating,

medicine,

staff,

and

sufficient

resources to care for the dogs. In fact, Dutch shelters often import stray dogs from other countries in Europe to help them find forever homes in the Netherlands.

The Dutch take pet care seriously. The first animal protection agency in the country was established in 1864, and animal abuse was made criminal in 1962. Abusing or mistreating an animal can be punished by a prison sentence of up to three years, or a fine of up to â‚Ź16,750. The Dutch view animal abuse as a social problem, and protect dogs like they would any other citizen, and even has an animal welfare political party.

If you want to adopt a dog in the Netherlands, expect some scrutiny. The shelter will want to make sure that you have the ability to care for a dog emotionally as well as financially. If you are a dog in the Netherlands, woof woof scritch scritch good dog.

Non-Commercial Sport Clubs in Eindhoven Dutch sports culture The

Dutch

think

a high(er) level, please reach out that

it

is

important that everyone has a

to the club and ask them about the possibilities.

chance to participate in sports.

That is why there are sporting

Voluntary Work

activities available for all ages

There are two types of sport pro-

and abilities. Playing sports is

viders in the Netherlands: sport

not just a healthy activity, but

clubs (in Dutch: “sportvereni-

it is also a social activity. Sport

ging”) and commercial providers.

clubs and organisations regularly

The membership of a sport club

organise parties, gatherings and

is often less expensive than that

other social activities.

of a commercial provider, since clubs are run by volunteers.

The Board, the person behind the bar, and the trainer on the field, are often all volunteers.

When you join a club, always ask whether they expect for you to volunteer or whether there is anything you can do for the club.

With a commercial provider, you

You will find more information

usually pay a bit more, but they

about sport clubs and sport

will not expect you to volunteer.

facilities

in

Eindhoven

at

www.eindhovensport.nl Eindhoven Sport Eindhoven Sport is the sports

If you cannot find what you

department of the municipality

were looking for, please do

If you join a sport club, your

of Eindhoven. The department’s

not hesitate to get in touch

level of fitness and skills do not

goal is to encourage as many

with our sports coordinator,

matter. They accept all levels,

people as possible to take part

Ben Wiermans, at

from beginner to advanced. In

in physical exercise. They also

b.wiermans@eindhoven.nl

fact, most sport clubs in the

rent out sport halls and fields

Netherlands are organised in

and promotes the Ir. Ottenbad

If you would like to keep up to

such a way that there is plenty

and De Tongelreep swimming

date with what is happening

of room for recreational athletes

pools, which are also part of the

in

to practice their sport. And if you

municipality.

Eindhoven Sport on Twitter

are looking to practice a sport at

sports,

please

and/or Facebook.

follow

Eindhoven Sport

Stories from two internationals who joined a sport club in Eindhoven: “ I am a 35 years old French man living in Eindhoven since the end of 2016. We moved with my wife from Istanbul, Turkey. As soon as we arrived, I wanted to join a football team. My choice went to the RKVV Brabantia club. It is actually a very old a big club turning 100 years old in 2022 with more than 1,100 members.

The team I am a part of is really

and barbecues where we all

and see people again. This made

international

players

gather to have a good time. There

us feel that life was slowly going

from the Netherlands, France,

with

is a strong social dimension to

back to normal.”

Spain, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria,

the team that was very useful as

Greece and Turkey. We train

we exited the covid-19 lockdown

and play twice a week during

situation. As soon as authorized,

the season. We also organize

we started training again. It was

https://www.vvbrabantia.nl/

social events such as diners

the occasion to get out of home

info@vvbrabantia.nl

category we have an even higher

as you get to play with many

percentage of internationals.

different people (there is a

Although I speak Dutch, I really

round-robin kind of system) but

appreciated

“I am from Romania and I came to the Netherlands 8 years ago. The first 3 years I spend in Tilburg, and then I moved to Eindhoven, where since recently I opened my own business “Food Experiences by Gabi”.

that

formal

still at a similar level. On top of

communication is sent in both

that, I found the training to really

English and Dutch. I also felt

improve my skills in a short time.

that everyone was welcoming

During the lockdown, I missed

to

newcomers,

all

Adrien, France

people

playing a lot, but we stayed in

are ready to speak in English,

and

contact on WhatsApp and tried

although for me the evenings

to keep a good competitive spirit

at the club were a good time to

alive through small quizzes and

practice my Dutch.

games. I really look forward to playing again, although I did

This is the second badminton

not hear yet an exact date for a

Since March 2019 I am a member

club where I play, after a student

playing evening.”

of

‘BC

badminton club while I was a

Eindhoven’. There are 2 free-

the

Badminton

PhD student. That's where I

play evenings per week, and

heard about BC Eindhoven, as

for competition players, there

many people would move from

is also a training evening. The

Panache to BC Eindhoven after

club

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finishing their studies. I joined

members of which about 30 are

in March and already in the new

internationals. In the club we

season (which started in August)

also have training specifically

I joined the competition. Joining

https://bceindhoven.nl/

for kids/ youth, and in that

the free-play can be a lot of fun

info@bceindhoven.nl

has

club

approximately

Gabi Ruijten-Dodoiu, Romania

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World Trade Center Eindhoven wishes you a sunny summer!

After a special period that the Chinese see as "Weiji", "a point where things happen or change". A crisis is also a new beginning!

Are you an ambitious professional and do you want to expand your network?

Sharing know-how, experiences

For WTCE, meetings became livestreams at 11 locations. From entrepre-

and meet ups? Get acquainted

neurs “who have kept up their steam” to entrepreneurs who were in a

with the Open Business Com-

full lock down and who definitely could use an “Opkikker”!

munity of World Trade Center Eindhoven! Please don’t hesi-

And so there are 400 “Opkikker” mugs & cards delivered. In June we

tate to contact us for further in-

met again and members shared experiences about networking, making

formation and send an email to

connections and sharing knowledge.

info@wtce.nl

ISE: More than a school The International School Eindhoven (ISE) is situated in the world’s most dynamic innovation hub for design, science and technology, in the Brainport region of Eindhoven in the southern part of the Netherlands. For international families, who work and live in different places around the world, it is so much more than just a school. On our beautiful (green) campus we provide, as an IB World School, excellent primary and secondary education, parent workshops, language lessons and so much more!

International School Eindhoven

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Our aim is to ensure that each and every ISE student

and help them with any initial questions they may

is known, cared for, and challenged. We know that

have. They help with any language barriers when

moving into a new country, region and community

necessary. Soon I met people from the parents’

can be challenging. As a school that serves families

committee and I was asked to join them which led

coming from over 55 different countries, we

onto accepting the role as chairperson. At that

recognize that we must also provide more than just

time my social life started. I met other parents and

an ‘education’ in its traditional sense.

teachers and felt connected. I started to help at school and the children joined the extracurricular

“Our aim is to ensure that each and every ISE

school activities. This opened a social life for me and the rest of the family.

The parents’ committee is very active. We organize

student is known, cared for,

coffee mornings, events for the whole family,

and challenged.”

gatherings. We are famous for our winter fair and

workshops amongst many other big and small the international fair at the end of the school year.

The students, the parents and school all participate

This is an exciting job and we are pleased to show

in organizing these events together. We also raise

you how we do this through different stories. In the

funds for the school as to be used for sponsoring

previous edition of Howdo magazine teachers and

charities, sports events, social, academic, cultural

children spoke of their experiences with ISE. It was

and prizes for the students.

lovely to hear their comments such as: “for me this is more than a job, it feels like home” and “there is

What I can say to other parents is that ISE is not

no I in ISE, we are a group.”

just an education institute. It is a safe, homely place, a starting point to explore Eindhoven and the

This time we asked one of the parents, Hanneke

Netherlands for the whole family.”

Bastiaensen, what the slogan “More than a school” means to her.

“After 19 years of working and living in Belgium, China, France, Germany and Switzerland we came to Eindhoven with three children, our thirteen-yearold twin boys and our 9-year-old youngest son. Not knowing how long we would stay, we chose the ISE as a school for our boys. This school offers the IBprogram and that helps the children with a smooth transaction to new situations in the education program. As a parent I can trust on the quality, as it is comparable education throughout the world.

Another factor to choose the ISE was the small classes and of course the beautiful green campus!

Discover our beautiful campus on the Oirschotsedijk:

In the beginning I felt alone but fortunately that did

www.ISEcampus.nl

not last long. Class parents welcome new families

www.facebook.com/iseindhovencampus/

Enjoy learning Dutch!

Dutch courses:

You are welcome on:

all levels and English spoken courses are going

Wednesday 26 August from 7 PM to 9 PM.

to start again in September.

Van Maerlantlyceum,

On our information evening languages, our

Van Maerlantlaan 11, Eindhoven

language teachers will answer all your questions, such as the intake level of the course that

Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven

interests you.

www.vu-eindhoven.nl

Did You Know: You Can Cycle Through the Trees in Belgium?

Just 36 km from Eindhoven is a unique destination for cyclers. In June of 2019, in Belgium's Pijnven Nature Reserve, an innovative cycle path was opened that allows you to travel in the treetops.

Over the 700 meters of this incredible bike path, you ascend up to 10 meters in the sky, experiencing nature in a totally unique way. The Pijnven woods are a forest of coniferous trees planted for the now-defunct mining industry, which are now being managed for preservation and diversity with native species. The path, which is also open to pedestrians, is part of a large natural cycling network developed by Visit Limburg in Belgium. Cycling Through the Trees has free parking for visitors, and bike rentals are available.

Holland Expat Center South

Holland Expat Center South Continues to Help Internationals Settle into the Region

By Olivia van den Broek-Neri Holland Expat Center South reopened its doors on June 3, but due

though it is possible that there

to the novel corona virus measures, it is currently open only for

will be in-person events over the

those with an appointment. Although the majority of the employees

coming months, depending on

are still working from home, a few Expat Center employees are back in

the current regulations.

the office!

“It is nice to be back at the office!” says Marleen Strategier, Hospitality Coach at Holland Expat Center South. “It is nice to see the internationals in real life again, to reconnect with our colleagues from city hall and the IND, and from the Expat Center itself.”

Citlali Alonso, who works in the Back Office: “Helping them with their inquiries about settling into the region is a very gratifying feeling!”

Even when the Expat Center’s office was closed, internationals and companies were able to contact the Expat Center with questions.

During the initial outbreak of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, those questions focused more on the status of a residence card,

Holland Expat Center South is a

and consequences of not being able to pick up a residence cards or

nonprofit governmental agency. It

to give biometrics. “We also had questions from internationals who

is a one-stop shop for highly skilled

had expired permits, but could not return to their home country,”

migrants,

says Citlali.

and their families who can obtain

scientific

researchers

their BSN number and/or residence

Before March, it was common for people to stop by with all kind of

permit at its office located on the

questions, but unfortunately, it is currently not permitted to walk into

Vestdijk. Contact the Expat Center

the Expat Center, questions can be asked by telephone or email.

to schedule an appointment or

Marleen, and Citlali are not the only ones who are glad that the

with any questions about settling

Expat Center has reopened: “The relocators are happy that we are

into the region. There is no charge

open again and offer the one-stop service!” says Marleen. “Companies

for their services.

are glad that colleagues from the IND and the city hall are present at

T+31 (0)40 238-6775

our office again, which means that their employees can once again

info@hollandexpatcenter.com

finalize their formalities with the city hall and IND on the same day,”

www.hollandexpatcenter.com

explains Marleen.

Have a look at the Corona Portal

All of the Expat Center’s in-person events have been canceled since

for Brabant’s non-Dutch speaking

mid-March. However, there have been several events that have taken

community:

place online, including Expat Webinars about purchasing a house,

www.hollandexpatcenter.com/

studying Dutch and Dutch labour law. Some events will remain online,

corona-portal/.

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Learn Dutch and live like a local Eindhoven is like a global village. People come together from all corners of the world and work together on smart solutions that make a difference. Speaking English will help you get around but speaking Dutch will allow you to blend in like a local. At STE Languages our well-trained natives will make you feel at home and know exactly what you need to make big improvements in your progress. By attending our small group courses we can help you take those first steps! Interested in joining?

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The emphasis of this course is on general and business language and students work step-by-step to achieve a higher level and complete the course with a test. Students who pass this course can progress to the next level.

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Dutch corona words crossword puzzle Horizontal

4.

You have to wear one of these when taking public transport

Place you go/ stay when you are seriously ill

9.

A global epidemic

You’re not allowed to shake them, but are encouraged to wash them often

11.

Vertical

1.

Organ most affected by corona

An illness

2.

3.

Buying a lot of the same product

The word for working from home

5.

7.

If you do this, the Dutch will say ‘gezondheid’

Together

10.

You wash your hands with this

To infect

Do you know the Dutch words for the clues below? Do the crossword, take a picture of it and send it to: hello@ reginacoeli.nl. You’ll then be entered into the drawing for the book Stuff Dutch People Say.

6.

14.

A pathogen smaller than bacteria

You should sneeze into this

12.

13.

15.

You do this to see whether you have the coronavirus

8.

Was that a piece of cake? Read the article ‘Dutch in corona times’ in HOWDO magazine.