November 2016

November 2016

Newsletter

of the International Women’s Club in Sofia

National Revival Day New on-line Bazaar tickets sale Polish Embassy hosts second Stallholders Meeting Next Coffee Morning: 13th December, venue t.b.c.

Letter from the President Dear Ladies, Well here we are already, one month until the Bazaar, the next time I write again, we will have done everything we can and the result will be known. I hope I will be announcing another record year! As a charity foundation, we are very much respected and every year we receive more and more requests for funding, so having enough money to help all those that we would like, is our biggest goal.

There is still time if you have a creative side to help make things to sell at the bazaar. This month beside the usual monthly events, Nadya will be trying to arrange some events where we can all get together, have fun, maybe learn new crafts and be able to donate our creations to the bazaar. Every little thing helps!

I would like to remind you once again, how important it is to pay deposits on events where requested and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel your attendance. The professionals and your fellow members who are arranging these events for you to enjoy, go to a lot of trouble to make sure you have a great experience, please show your appreciation and respect by turning up on time or advising of your absence in good time.

This year ticket sales for the Bazaar will be online up to the event and at the venue on the day. We have a small amount of pre printed tickets for sale at the coffee morning, which need to be paid for on the day. It is extremely easy to buy online at ticketportal.bg or you can go in person to one of the many outlets selling them around the city, please visit ticketportal.bg for all the locations. Every year we are always looking for ways to make the bazaar more efficient. Online tickets are less time consuming, more secure and cheaper to produce, we also hope to have a wider audience than ever before, so please spread the news among your friends, family and colleagues!

Lastly, I would like to remind you that 31st October is the last day to renew your annual membership, if you have not done so already. It is easy to register and pay online, or directly at the office. We will also be able to take some new memberships and renewals at the November coffee morning, please see Kelsa for more information.

And remember, take some time to take in the beautiful colours, sights and sounds of these lovely autumn days, they will go by so quickly!

Angela

Good health to all!

Cover image: http://www.bdforum.bg

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IWC Executive Board 2015-2016 President Angela Bird 0879 119 152 president@iwc-sofia.org

Charity Chairperson Vacant 0879 119 154 charity@iwc-sofia.org

Treasurer Kelsa L. Smith-Mouskourova 0879 506 800 treasurer@iwc-sofia.org

Vice-President Nadya Wuisan-Bratanova 0879 119 150 vicepresident@iwc-sofia.org

Bazaar Coordinator Toi Castelló i Reñé 0879 506 799 c.iwcbazaar@gmail.com

Office Manager/ Membership Coordinator Zarina Benoun-Takova 0895 571 813 admin@iwc-sofia.org

Web/Newsletter Editor: Elitsa Lingorski 0877 369 483 office@iwc-sofia.org International Women’s Club 67A Postoyanstvo st., 1111 Sofia tel: 02 951 6117 “Like” IWC on Facebook and check our website www.iwc-sofia.org

Club policy Smoking Please note that all IWC Coffee Mornings are non-smoking.

Bulgarian Applicants Unfortunately, due to a lack of available spaces, new Bulgarian applicants will be added to the waiting list, until further notice Language Don’t let a lack of fluency in English keep you from attending the monthly coffee mornings and other club activities. Many of our members speak other languages. Remember, we are an international club, and we are here to support you. You’re welcome at any time.

Suggestion Box The suggestion box is always available at the members’ sign-in table. Feel free to write your ideas, concerns, complaints, and suggestions to the IWC Board and drop them in the box. Because you’re important to us, we want to hear from you.

IWC Visitors Policy The IWC doors are open to visitors throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to attend up to two coffee mornings and two activities prior to applying for membership. A 15 BGN fee is payable upon registration at the sign-in table during the coffee morning. For more information, please contact the Member-ship Coordinator at office@iwc-sofia.org.

Events Charges All events are available to fully paid up members of the IWC. Where there is a cost involved, it will be kept to the very minimum.

Guests will be able to attend the events that are specified at the time. Not all events will be open to guests. Events that are open to guests will also carry a ‘guest’ surcharge as follows:

Monthly Events Free monthly events are free to guests. Events costing under 20BGN, there is an additional charge of 5BGN. Events costing 21BGN or more, there is an additional charge of 50%.

Monthly Activity Groups Monthly activity groups are free and any charge for guests will be at the discretion of the organiser of the group, a charge may be added for instance if a guest regularly frequents one of these activities without becoming a member.

A deposit is required from all members and guests attending an event with a cost involved. This deposit will be forfeited in the case of non attendance.

Event

IWC Member

Guest

Free Monthly Event

Free

Free

Free Activity Group Event

Free

Paid*

Paid Monthly Event

5-20BGN

+5BGN

Paid Monthly Event

21BGN+

+50%

Member only Event

Open

Closed

*Charge for guests at the discretion of the activity group organiser with a min. sum of 10 BGN. Use of IWC Logo The Board has established the following policy for the use of the IWC logo and brand name. In order to prevent any misuse.

1.Written Permission must be requested from the Board a minimum of 2 weeks prior to event; 2. The partnering organisation/company should be in good standing in the community; 3. The event should seek to pursue the goals of the IWC; 4. No third-party usage will be permitted. An agreement will be signed between IWC and partner organisation; 5. The Logo may be used only for the agreed event and for specified time period.

Guidelines for Paid Advertisement 1. Priority for any vacant advertising spaces will be given first to IWC members, then to outside advertisers.

2. Advertisers are welcome to run or extend their advertisements for a period of six months. After that time, if there is a waiting list for advertisements of that size, the situation will be reviewed, and priority for available spaces will be given to (a) IWC members; (b) new advertisers; (c) existing advertisers. The same order of priority will apply to smaller ad space that may become available.

3. There is no waiting list for advertisements of a given size, the current advertiser may extend their advertisement for the contract period of their choice.

4. These guidelines may be revised at any time with the agreement of the IWC Board.

5. Paid advertisers are not endorsed by the IWC.

Rules For Announcements From Members 1. Advertisements will be run in two consecutive issues. If the member sends a request to run the advertisement again, it will be extended for a further two issues. After that, the advertisement will be removed. If the member still wishes to include the advertisement after that time, the request will be considered, but placement is not guaranteed.

2. Advertisements must be submitted by members. Members may not submit ads for non-members (e.g., for a friend who is selling a car, etc.).

3. Members may not submit recommendations for businesses. These recommendations may be submitted to the IWC Go To Guide. Businesses are also welcome to purchase advertising in the newsletter.

4.Recommendations for individuals engaged in business (e.g., dentists, hairdressers, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board.

5. Final discretion as to whether to include an announcement rests with the Newsletter Editor.

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We ask members to send all announcements for the newsletter via e-mail. The size of ads should not exceed a single paragraph of five lines. The IWC board is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in these announcements.

Please send your contributions to office@iwc-sofia.org not later than the 15th of the month.

Bulgaria’s National Revival Day

Bulgaria’s native culture is rich and ancient. The period known as the Bulgarian National Revival began in the 18th century and is divided into three stages: the early period, including the 18th century and the early part of the 19th century; the middle period, lasting from roughly the 1820s until the Crimean War, which ended in 1856; and the late period, dating from the Crimean War until Bulgaria’s liberation from the Ottoman Empire in 1878, as a result of the Russo-Turkish War.

On November 1, Bulgaria celebrates a national holiday to honor and remember those visionaries who did so much to establish a sense of national pride and to lay the foundation for Bulgarian liberation.

The holiday was declared official in 1922, but was suspended in 1945 after Bulgaria came under Communist rule, as part of the former Soviet Union.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, celebration was resumed in 1990 and made official again in 1995.

During the Revival, a number of well-educated Bulgarians made a conscious effort to awaken feelings of pride and unity among their countrymen, in part because they felt that such feelings were necessary if Bulgaria were ever to regain its freedom.They did this by working to develop Bulgarian literature that would call to mind past glories and hopes for a better future. They worked to establish modern schools, and within a few decades, 1,500 primary schools were in operation throughout the country. This, in turn, allowed more young Bulgarians to further their educations at the great universities of Europe and Russia. Within a short while, the country had a welleducated elite, which took control of the arts and newspapers in Bulgaria.

Across Bulgaria, Leaders of the Bulgarian National Revival Day (sometimes called National Enlighteners Day ) is an occasion to pay tribute to all those committed to culture and education. It is traditionally a day to give awards to outstanding teachers, actors, and artists of all sorts. Since the 1930s, it has been a tradition in cities and towns throughout the country to hold parades honoring students and teachers. In the capital city of Sofia, the parade progresses beneath huge portraits of those leaders who nourished Bulgaria’s cultural rebirth. http://bulgaria-explorer.info

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Charity update

Dreamup — Art for every child

DreamUP the international programme for education through art was launched in 2015 by Foundation BNP Paribas and reaches 30,000 underprivileged youngsters benefiting from it in 26 countries. The project will last 3 years with the purpose of encouraging and developing each child’s individual talent.

BNP Paribas Foundation Chief Executive Jean-Jacques Goron points out:“It’s part of BNP Paribas Foundation policy to provide support to each project for at least three years. We believe that Corporate Philanthropy should take a long-term approach. It takes time to get to know the organisations, find the right ideas and set up the necessary procedures. This is about real partnership.”

In Bulgaria, the International Women’s Club was chosen by Foundation BNP Paribas as its DREAMUP partner.

During the first year of the programme 36 Bulgarian children from 4 to 16 years from 3 social homes for children participated in regular lessons revolving around drawing, pottery and dances. For the second year theater classes will be included in the programme followed later by other artistic activities.

The aim of the programme is to allow children through practicing different art activities to explore and express themselves freely. In that way the children expand their understanding of themselves and others. The lessons during the first year encouraged them to use and develop their own creativity and imagination.

Except gaining new skills, the children had great opportunity to perform in front of audience in several festivals and cultural activities such as the Annual Charity bazaar organized by IWC –Sofia (the most significant charity activity in Bulgaria with more than 8,000 visitors); “Different but equal” Festival under the patronage of Yordanka Fundukova, Mayor of Sofia Municipality and etc.

Hans Broucke, Country Head and Chairman of the Management Board Foundation BNP Paribas Bulgaria, underlines: “Practicing an artistic discipline enables children and adolescents to become more aware of their own abilities. It’s an excellent way to help them make sense of the world around them and find their place in it.

Theatre performance for instance gives them a chance to face the public and experience practical coexistence with others in a collective project that requires both personal involvement and respect for others if it is to succeed. Art is a wonderful means of personal development for these young people.”

“The DREAMUP project provides a unique opportunity for children from social institutions to have the same access to variety of activities in the field of art and to enjoy their achievements, like their peers living in a family environment. DreamUp in Bulgaria observes a positive change among the children, especially in their desire to be on stage and present what they have learned so far”, says Maria Ilieva, IWC-Sofia and coordinator of the Dream UP project in Bulgaria. https://www.deposits.bnpparibas.bg/future/NewsPreview?newsId=6384511&locale=en_EN 6

Charity Bulgarian Festivals — 2016 Calendar July and update August Kofoed Schools for self-help creates furniture In 2016 The Foundation Kofoeds Schools for self-help — Bulgaria received a kind donation from the IWCSofia. Together with Kofoeds Skole — Denmark and the Danish textile company “Kvadrat” we were given the opportunity to create an art therapy project designed specifically for a group of young people with special needs.

The project has been very successful and the students have produced their first furniture pieces made out of recycled plastic bottles, with the high quality fabrics from “Kvadrat”. The furniture was designed by the young talented artist Vladimira Krasteva, a student of the National Academy of Art, Sofia.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to you all for the great support that has made this possible! Seeing the enthusiasm and the joy and light in the eyes of our students makes it all worth it.

At the moment we are working on an exhibition together with the professional photographer from the Gallery Photo Synthesis, Bul. "Vasil Levski" 57, which will open on the 26 of November. Please see the membership news page for more details.

THE EXIBITION “A Glimpse behind the surface”.

Henriette Tougaard Loultchev

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Charity Bazaar update

All things new at the 2016 Charity Bazaar!

Dear members, We just have one month left before the 22nd IWC Annual Charity Bazaar. I am sure that the ones who are volunteering in different stalls are already busy with the preparations and the ones who are planning to visit the bazaar are excited, counting the days left.

For all of you, here you have the new things that you can find at the bazaar.

Due to big demand from our public to extend the working hours, the IWC Charity Bazaar 2016 will take place from 10:30 until 19:00. We believe that with 2 more hours we will give the change to a bigger number of visitors to attend the event and to enjoy it in a more relaxed and pleasant way as people will not be concentrated at the same time frame during the entire day.

Those who like to wake up later on a Sunday morning, will be still able to attend the event in the afternoon and enjoy the magic of the bazaar.

The entry donation will be 4 lv for adults and 2 lv for pensioners, disabled people and children between 12 and 18 years. Entrance for children under 12 will be free, as usual.

For those who would like to make a bigger donation, we have introduced a 40 lv entry donation called an All-inclusive Ticket, which gives the opportunity for the following: entering the bazaar at 9am for the VIP shopping prior to the official opening, access to the opening ceremony at 10am with a special guest of honor, enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and a very special gift bag, filled with surprises from the Sponsors of the Bazaar. The All-inclusive Ticket will offer bazaar guests a fast line throughout the day and avoiding queues at the entrance at the same time With queues being a problem in previous years, we have organized an online ticket sale through Ticket Portal. Please use the following link which will take you directly to the event page: 8

http://www.ticketportal.bg/podujatie_search.asp?id=43948&lang=BG Through this link, you can buy tickets online from the convenience of your home. You can print the ticket you bought or you can go to the event with the bar code to be checked at the door.

Furthermore, for the convenience of people living outside of Sofia, tickets for the 2016 Charity Bazaar can be bought in different points of sale around Bulgaria. Tickets can be printed for you at all of these points. Here is the link where you can find this service:

http://ticketportal.bg/pmiesta.asp We believe that with Ticket Portal we will increase the sales of advance tickets and consequently reduce the queue at the entrance at the day of the Bazaar, as well as have the accurate statistics of people visiting the bazaar.

For more information, please, contact Annamaria Giannakos at anna_giannakos@hotmail.com.

For the first time at the IWC Charity Bazaar, there will be an Open Air Christmas Market. It will be situated in the parking lot of the IEC. We believe that this new addition will be a great enrichment of the usual existing Bazaar set-up, since it will not only bring a special atmosphere to the event, but it will accommodate the needs of all types of visitors as well, like people who are keen for more food & entertainment set-ups, as well as for the smokers).

At the outside Christmas Market, we will be selling hot food and drinks. There also will be a second stage with more music. Concert performances will be donated from several Bulgarian Musicians and singers, like Poli Genova, Sentimental Swingers, Del Padre latin music, Orlin Pavlov. We will announce the full program as soon as we have received full confirmation.

I am sure that you remember the IWC Cookbook that we edit last year with recipes from all the countries participating at the bazaar. This year, you will be able to buy it again at the IWC Stall. As well, at our stall, you will find our new project — the IWC Passport, sponsored by Harley-Davidson and Notos Galleries.

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Second Stall holder’s meeting

A warm welcome from the Polish Embassy

We would like to thank once again all the team of the Polish Embassy, and specially Mrs Aldona Krajewska for hosting the Second Stallholders Meeting and for her personal collaboration in the organization of the IWC Charity Bazaar for the second year. Everything was just perfectly organized! We received a very warm welcome from the whole team and they really made us feel at home throughout the entire event.

Maria Ilieva, our Charity Chairperson, gave a presentation for all the stallholders about the projects which the IWC has been supporting in 2016. She also explained the application process for organizations applying to us for funds, as well as how the projects are supervised so that we can make sure that all the money goes toward a good use. The IWC-Sofia is very proud of all this process because it guarantees a maximum transparency of all procedures.

The Charity Foundation of IWC is following the standards for accountability and openness by providing regular information on what is happening in the Foundation. This is achieved by the following: regular publications and updates of projects progress in the IWC newsletter; the Charity Projects and News sections on the IWC website, which is available as a public information tool and is available to anyone interested; by announcing and publishing financial statements; through giving presentations and conducting Charity Committee meetings.

We had the opportunity to hear the personal testimony of some members of an organization supported by us, the Parents Association of Children with Onco-hematological diseases.

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Teodora Vasileva and Simona Ivanova are just two of the mums who have children currently battling with cancer. They explained to us what the parents association does for their children and how it improves their quality of life, thanks to all the donations that they receive, not only from IWC but from other institutions. It was a very emotional presentation, that made us cry!

We appreciate very much the support of all our donors, stallholders and volunteers, who work with a great effort to make it possible to raise a substantial amount of money through our main Charity Event — the annual IWC-Sofia Charity Bazaar.

This year, at the 22nd IWC Charity Bazaar, we are planning to have up to 60 country stalls, compared to 50 last year! We are very happy to see that every year, more and more countries are committed to our cause. We all have the same goal — to raise money for the children who need our support. For a day, we are about to put aside our differences and political issues, and will embark on a challenge that will make us work on a common goal. We strongly believe that with your help we will be able to raise

500, 000 lv!

Yes, it possible, let’s make it work together!

HALF A MILLION LEVA FOR BULGARIA !!!!

We look forward to seeing you at the 22nd IWC Charity Bazaar.

Your contribution, whatever size, will make a big difference!

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Monthly lunch at Kosmos restaurant

My French Gourmandises pastry making

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Members news November birthdays Experienced nanny available

Crona Kane, 4th November

Irina Metodieva has three years’ experience as a professional nanny. She has cared for anywhere from one to four children at a time, including infants four months old and older. She loves children and is an experienced mother of three.

Irina is seeking full-time employment during daytime hours in Sofia while her own children attend school.

In addition to caring for children, she is able to do light housework and cooking, and she is able to transport children to activities with her own car.

Irina speaks Bulgarian and English, and while her comprehension of English is stronger than her spoken language, she would be the perfect person to help young children learn Bulgarian. She can provide a resume with references and written recommendations upon request.

If interested, please call Irina directly on 098 876 3437.

Maki Miyamoto, 4th November Yukimi Hatta, 6th November Maya Metodieva, 7th November Paromita Sanatani, 15th November Jolanta Hines, 24th November Victoria Dalrymple, 25th November Emilia Carullo Knobel, 26th November Galina Khlebnikova, 26th November Meral Luleci, 27th November

Dear International Women’s Club Members, On behalf of the Executive Board and in relation to the resigning of Ms. Nara Vasconcelos Barreto, I would like to hereby inform you that the Executive Board has taken a decision to not convene an extraordinary general meeting for the election of new Charity Chairperson and to not appoint new Board of Directors of the Charity Foundation. Instead, for the current year, the already elected Board of Directors of the Charity Foundation will continue to act within its competences until the next general meeting of the International Women’s Club.

I assure you that the changes within the members of the Executive Board will not negatively impact the work of the International Women’s Club, neither of the Charity Foundation.

Kind Regards,

Angela Bird, President

A warm welcome to new IWC office administrator assistant Marina Stefanova is currently helping Zarina at the office while Elitsa is on maternity leave.

Marina has been a member of the Bulgarian National Bowling team since 2005. She was National Champion for 2009/2014 and winner of Cup Bulgaria (Best female player) for five consecutive years between 2010 and 2015. Marina will be leading the Bowling with the Champions event later this month, so make sure you don’t miss it!!

Marina has one daughter who is 19 and is currently studying at the American University of Sharjah, in UAE. Prior to joining the IWC she worked in Administration and Security in the banking sector.

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Ongoing activities (updated) * Enquiries * 1. Would anyone like to be the contact for the Golf club?

Regrettably the persons who use to manage this group is no longer able to.

It would be unfortunate to remove this interesting sport from our ongoing activities.

Please contact Nadya Wuisan-Bratanova (vicepresident@iwc-sofia.org).

2. Anyone has a successful/regular/ongoing club or group you want to share with us?

Anything that could be beneficial for our members and one that can be a great addition for our “Ongoing Activities”?

Please contact Nadya Wuisan-Bratanova (vicepresident@iwc-sofia.org).

Thank you.

Book Club Weekly at 10.30 every Tuesday -we meet. Please contact Becky Faber for location - the teachers/ tutors are all wonderful Bulgarian friends from IWC who you respect and know. Don't be afraid! Come join us! Zapovyaday!! Jane by e mail: janeaewing@gmail.com Becky by email: beckyruthfaber@gmail.com

Members read one book a month, and then get together to discuss the book (discussions are in English and are usually very fun and lively). We read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books from writers of all nationalities.

There is a morning meeting once a month on Friday. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t : S o n y a Pe t r o v a : andsonya@yahoo.com.

Hiking Club

Bridge

The hiking group is an energetic group of dedicated hikers who head up to Vitosha and the surrounding mountains every Friday. We usually meet at 9 am at Fantastico in Dragelevtsi. An email is sent to all hikers every Wednesday with more specific plans and this often includes different meeting points. A typical hike will bring us back to our meeting point at 2 or 3. For more information please write to Bistra Karakoleva (biskarakoleva@gmail.com)** NEW

The bridge group is renewing its playing sessions once a week starting from April as the private bridge club ”King of clubs” is not open during morning hours any more.

Interested members are invited to play bridge with us. A place of the meeting will be fixed for each session.

There is an English-speaking group and a French-speaking group. For more information contact Diana Kolarova: dianakolarova@yahoo.com, 0888 423 150 or Marieta Neykova: neykova-mp@dir.bg, 0889 84 93 54.

Bootcamp

Patchwork Group

We are an English language OUTDOOR exercise group.

We meet every Tuesday (bootcamp) and Thursday (pilates/yoga) at 10.30 am. Almost always we will meet at the park behind CCS (City Centre Sofia) mall. Meet up place is Costa Coffee at CCS before 10:30. Motivated by an expert instructor, we spend up to 1 hour of great workout with plenty encouragement and support to reach our fitness goals while enjoying exercise in a group atmosphere. Any level welcome! Contact Nadya Wuisan-Bratanova (vicepresident@iwc-sofia.org) for more information.

The group meets every Monday from 10:00am 12:00pm at Dusica Trkulja’s apartment. The address is Evlogy Georgiev 99, floor 6, apartment 27. Interested ladies are welcome to bring ideas, patterns, and materials. For more information, please contact Dusica Trkulja on her landline: 02 9800948.

English Conversation Group We are five native English speakers who take it in turns to lead a weekly conversation group every Thursday from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Different venues and topics are chosen every week. All members and all levels are welcome. If you would like to join the sessions, please email Albena Jones at albenajones@yahoo.co.uk.

Tennis A group of members are starting to regularly play tennis together. We are of mixed ability and if you wish to join us or get on the regular emailing list then please contact Teodora Petrova on 0888495066 or her email on teodora_p@yahoo.com

Spanish Conversation Group Everybody who wants to practice and improve her Spanish is welcome to our weekly meetings, Every Friday: 11.30 - Beginners and 12:30 - Intermediate. Also, if you are already fluent in Spanish or if you are a native speaker and you would like to participate, please contact Liliana Padilla by e-mail: lilianagpadilla@gmail.com.

Tuesday Playgroup Mums and dads with babies, toddlers and small children, please come along to our weekly playgroup! We meet every Wednesday at 10am, at someone's home or in a park or play centre. It's a great opportunity to meet new people (some of us have lived in Sofia for many years so are great sources of advice and information too), and for the children to make friends. It's totally free and there is no obligation to host, so please do come and join us! For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please email Stephanie.Karaolis@gmail.com.

Bulgarian Conversation Group (NEW!!)

Five Native Bulgarian speakers joined to form a conversation group by special request - - just for you to grow and increase and to practice your B U L G A R I A N!

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November events

You can learn more about the artist on http://carving-bg.eu/

Tue, 1st November: Charity Supervision Тhe basic activity of Solidarity Association is the development of a rehabilitation and re-socialization program for drug dependent people, based on the therapeutic community model. The program was established in 2003.

We are meeting in front of the Sheraton Hotel at 1:00PM. The office of Association Solidarnost is close to the Women Market (approx. 10 min. walk). For more information, please contact Maria Ilieva — Charity Chairperson on: 0878 300 561.

Wed, 9th November: Autumn fusion soup with Becky Time: 11:00 am Location: Ul. Milin Kamak 15; Apt. 6; 3rd floor Max no. of people: 15 Deposit/Price: 10/20 leva RSVP by: 8th Nov (morning coffee)

Join Becky at her home, where she will demonstrate her fun, eclectic style of blending traditional American recipe with modern flavor. The soups will be her 2 favorite: tomato basil (cold or hot) curry pumpkin soup.

Mon, 7th November: Vegetable/Fruit Carving with artist Veselina Slavcheva Time: 10:00 Location: Sory Jan’s home Min/Max pax: Min 5 / Max 10 Deposit/Price: 15/25 BGN RSVP by: 2nd Nov 2016

The art of carving fruits and vegetables is a craft that many of us may admire once or twice when we see a spectacular table setting of an event/occasion. Artist Veselina Slavcheva invites us to join her for a beginner’s workshop of Vegetable & Fruit carving. By processing fruits and vegetables to emphasize the beauty of each of their form. She will teach us the way to find enjoyment and perceive beauty in a new, amazing way as well as savoring the experience we have with these food articles. We will sink into this world of food decoration and learn to perceive food in a different way.

Mon, 14th November: Bulgarian Course Demonstration by Suggestopedica Time: 10:30 Location: Suggestopedica — Ul. Rusalka 8 Price: Free RSVP by: Friday 11th Nov

Beginners lesson plan: Short history of carving; Carving decoration from onion and arranging them in a bouquet; Making natural aroma orange (carved) candleholders for festive or romantic table decoration; Carving flowers from leek and carrots.

Laboratoria Suggestopedica invites you for a demonstration Bulgarian course at their “laboratory”. This would be most useful for those who wants to sharpen their Bulgarian language skills, as well as those looking for a unique and innovative way of learning a language.

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Join Denitsa at her workshop, to experience the above, where she will explain in more detail and also demonstrate these therapies.

Denitsa has a master class in Kinesiology and Touch for Health, she is also an Australian flower essence therapist.

She helps people to achieve a healthy balanced nutrition plans and holistic observation of the issues in a person’s body. She mainly works at issues such as: weight, energy, motivation, problems with liver, thyroid, fertility system, menopause and many other.

Laboratoria Suggestopedica organizes training courses in Bulgarian as a foreign language as well as English and Italian language courses using the method of Suggestopedia. They provide sessions aiming at presenting the melody of the respective language together with the music and traditions of the nations who speak it. This method applied in practice by audio-visual materials, active and passive readings repeatedly increased material for a short period of time and focused on communication between people combined with classical music and aesthetics.

Fri, 18 November: Monthly Evening Event — Bowling with the Champions

Wed, 16th November: Demo course to Kinesiology and Flower Essences

Time: 19:30 Location: Joy Station (ul. Akademik Stefan Mladenov 3) Deposit: 5 leva RSVP by: Fri 18 Nov

Location: Denitsa Andonova Time: 11:00 Price: Free RSVP by: 8th Nov (at the coffee morning)

Try your skill at bowling, have fun and come join us for this month’s evening event at Joy Station.

Joining us at this special occasion, is no other than Bulgaria’s own bowling champion, Marina Stefanova and friends. Once in a lifetime opportunity to play and learn with Bulgaria’s bowling stars and have fun while you’re at it. Join us for a special night!

Kinesiology is now the most dynamic holistic healing method. It is based on the test of the muscles. It is a very powerful method which integrates the mind, the emotions and body and make them work togeth er for wellbeing and balance. After a session, the energy flow is healed, improved and in a total harmony with our bodies and also the Universe. Flower essence therapy works at healing emotions and upgrades our strengths and positive qualities. It is a very gentle, yet very powerful therapy.

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opening of many branch. Food is definitely Shtastliveca's strong point. The sizes are generous, and the arrangement is one of a kind. The cuisine has been inspired by Bulgarian, Oriental and Mediterranean tastes. The Sofia branch has a distinctive shabby chic design and a warm atmosphere. You can even bring your child, as the restaurant has special kids' room.

Fri, 25 November: Monthly Lunch — Shtastliveca Location: Shtastliveca Restaurant, Blvd. Vitosha no.

27 Time: 13:00 Deposit: 5 Leva (Goes towards the bill) Please RSVP by Wed 14th Nov. The first Shtastliveca Restaurant opened in Veliko Tarnovo in 1998, and its amazing success led to the

November calendar

13.00: Charity Supervision

10.00: Fruit Carving

10.30: Suggestopedica

11.00: Autumn fusion soup

19.30: Bowling with the Champions

11.00: Kinesiology

13.00: Monthly Lunch

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