MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL
06 JUNE - JULY - AUGUST 2010 June 2010
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Contents
About the IWI
Board Information Board Letter
IWI Activities
previous activities regular activities Programs Charity
Lale Features
Members’ Views Sponsored Articles
the NEW IWI OFFICE
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Interest Groups
Photography Club 36 IPWIN 38 Book Club 39 Mums ‘n Kids 40 Groups and Associations 52
IWI Policies & Advertising
Directory Classified ads
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2010-2011 Even though we are looking forward to a relaxed summer holiday, our minds are already thinking about the 2010-2011 season. During the summer, we are going to try something a little different this year and keep our regular office hours each week. Every Wednesday, from 10.30am to 1pm, the office will be open and we encourage members and newcomers to drop in for a chat and a coffee. If you know of anyone new to Istanbul who would like to find out more about the IWI, and then let them know we are open for questions every Wednesday between 10.30 and 1. There are 2 important dates for your diary: • •
The Opening Meeting at the Hilton Hotel during the last two weeks of September. Date to be confirmed. Check our website and e-newsletter for details. The Christmas Bazaar will be on Tuesday, November 30 between 12 and 4pm.
The office address is Adnan Saygun Cad., Camlitepe Sitesi, No. 74, Blok C1 / D2, Ulus, Ortaköy. (Entrance to the Site is opposite Ulus Park.)
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Board Information IWI Office Hours: Wednesday from 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM
Address:
The IWI Board and Assistants Chairwoman
Korukent Yolu, Aydın Sitesi, Villa 30, 1.Levent, Istanbul – TURKEY Telephone: 0534 311 96 46 / 0212 2873571 Website: www.iwi-tr.org
Caroline McLaughlin
Dergi Adı/Magazine Name:
Secretary
Lale, Monthly Programme of the International Women of Istanbul
about the iwi
caroline@iwi-tr.org
0530 522 66 88
Vice- Chairwoman and Lale Editor Esbie van Heerden
esbie@iwi-tr.org
0532 357 73 03
membership@iwi-tr.org
0534 201 24 02
mirjam@iwi-tr.org
0530 402 73 53
treasury@iwi-tr.org
0533 249 31 12
Membership Secretary Patricia Proz Mirjam van der Lubbe Treasurer
Yayını Yapan/Publisher:
Maj- Britt Riis Hansen
IWI International Women of Istanbul, Dernek Kod: 34-64/027
Advertising Editor Chrissy Güleç
chrissy@iwi-tr.org
0532 491 44 63
İrtibat Adresi/Address:
Programs Team Programs Co-ordinator Tanja Gül Lilli Zachariadou İçgören
tanja@iwi-tr.org
0533 457 81 81
lilli@iwi-tr.org
0536 600 00 11
İmtiyaz Sahibi/Licensee:
Monica Sierra
monica@iwi-tr.org
0534 695 76 66
Pervin Leenhouts
Newcomers Co-ordinators Hana Danon
hana@iwi-tr.org
0532 213 31 51
Camelia Sagisman
camelia@iwi-tr.org
0532 236 97 55
Korukent Yolu, Aydın Sitesi, Villa 30, 1.Levent, Istanbul – TURKEY
Adresi/Address: Tahir Paşa Evleleri No. 35 Bağlar Mevkii Yolu 80870 Yeniköy, Istanbul, Tel: 0212 299 21 46
Sorumlu Yazı İşleri Müdürü/ Responsible Editor:
Newcomers Asian Side Co-ordinator Petra Gönenç Barbara Zylinski
Adresi/Address:
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Kemerburgaz Mesa Evleri, Lavanta 7, D:9, 34075 Göktürk, Istanbul
Anne Martin
Yerel Süreli
Tasarım/Design: Marlet Ad Studios www.marlet.com.tr
Matbaa/Printer: Fırat Basım San.Tic.Ltd.Şti. Sanayi Mah. Sultan Selim Cad. Duman Sk.No:16/A-B 4.Levent / İstanbul Tel: 0212 270 62 84
Basım Tarihi:
0532 275 42 19
barbara@iwi-tr.org
0532 609 79 06
anne@iwi-tr.org
0531 831 47 61
Charities Co-ordinator
Laily Neyzi
Yayın Türü/Issue Type:
petra@iwi-tr.org
Christmas Bazaar Co-ordinator Laurina van Dam
laurina@iwi-tr.org
0545 449 19 84
The Mums ‘N Kids Team Mums ‘N Kids Co-ordinator Jolie Turkmen Julia Steils Paçacıoğlu
jolie@iwi-tr.org
0532 501 56 86
julia@fullcirclehealing.org
0537 435 55 52
Mary Tahincioğlu
littleangel1981@aol.com
0533 413 45 88
ipwin@iwi-tr.org
0549 699 88 09
ebru@iwi-tr.org
0532 704 20 47
reservations@iwi-tr.org
0533 393 11 51
IPWIN Kate Reid Liaison Officer Ebru Demirel Programs Reservation Suzi Kaluti
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Board Letter
about the iwi our charity work beyond simply providing funds -- to provide our members unique experiences here in Istanbul and to share their many and vast skills to help in a variety of projects. Her work has made an enormous difference to the IWI charities team. Our Christmas Bazaar co-ordinator, Laurina Van Dam, ran a great Christmas Bazaar last year. The logistics of organising the Bazaar are complex and Laurina brought all her project management skills to the fore to make it all happen and producing a very successful event. It was a joy to attend the Bazaar and I think she is looking forward to putting a few best practices in place for this year’s event – to be held on Tuesday, November 30 (for your diaries!). Camelia Sağisman and Hana Danon are the familiar and welcoming faces that you see at Café Nunyo each Thursday. They were thrilled to see this fixture of the IWI continue to grow in popularity this year. Each Thursday between 12 and 2, you can find two or three tables taken up by IWI members. If you are a newcomer, or an “old-timer”, we encourage you to come along and enjoy a few hours of lunch and chat. The Asian side coffees are equally wellattended and thanks to Petra Gonenc for organising that twicemonthly event.
Dear IWI members, I cannot believe that a year has passed so quickly. I have really enjoyed my year as IWI chairwoman and am sorry that it is coming to an end. I was fortunate to work with our amazing board members. All volunteers, our board and members put their time, considerable talents and energy to work and have achieved so much. It is thanks to them and their dedication that we have had such a great year and that the IWI is able to do more than ever. First, a special thank-you to Esbie van Heerden who was both Vice-Chair and Lale editor this year. I learned so much from Esbie and found her insights into Istanbul and Turkey invaluable to a newcomer like myself. Thanks to her dedication, the Lale has undergone a dazzling transformation! Lale 05, in particular, with its 60’s theme to promote the Spring Fling, is an IWI collector’s edition! Patricia Proz took on the membership secretary role this year, just as we decided to put our membership database online. Thanks to her work, members can now easily manage their own information on our website. She took on the initial task of managing this transformation through a very, very long line of snags to make IWI more modern and accessible. Our treasurer, Maj-Britt Riis-Hansen had to manage a change in our external accountants this year, update our Lale invoicing and payments system as well as manage the Lale and IWI accounts. She has been a great asset to the board. Her husband even stepped in when we had a cheese shortage at the Christmas Bazaar! The new charities team of Barbara Mizrahi and Anne Martin have been busy this year and between them our charity activities have exploded! Barbara undertook a review of our current and past donations, identified new opportunities in Istanbul and created a new structure within the IWI charities group. Thanks to this work, we have some exciting new projects to focus on over the coming year. Anne has also focused on expanding opportunities for IWI volunteers. Through Anne’s work we have been able to expand
This year the programmes team of Tanja Gül, Lilli ZachariadouIcgören and Monica Sierra created an interesting and varied programs schedule with something for everyone. We had walking tours, cultural talks, cooking classes, a very popular Istanbul@ Night program, make-up sessions and much more. Their commitment to ensuring there was always something a little different each month was evident in the success of the programs. Under the guidance of Kate Reid, IPWIN had a great year. In addition to the monthly First Tuesday drinks at Gezi in Taksim, IPWIN ran well-attended seminars such as Transitions in expat lives; the impact of Social Media and an evening with the outgoing US Consul General. I want to thank Kate for her work with IPWIN and wish her luck in her upcoming move to Bangladesh. Jolie Turkmen successfully shepherded the Mums’n’Kids team for several years and the IWI wishes her and her family all the best in their move back to the US. She will be sorely missed here. The playgroups on the European and Asian sides are as successful as ever and Julia Steils was busy with the Pregnant mums group. There were some great themed children’s parties organized by Mary Tahincioglu including the Christmas Brunch, Halloween and two Easter parties. The board would not have run so smoothly without the organization skills of Mirjam van der Lubbe. She was great at knowing our legal and statutory requirements and making sure that we complied. She also kept us on the straight and narrow and was able to provide excellent board minutes, which meant nothing, slipped our attention. I would like to wish our new Chairwoman, Joan Gottraux, all the best for the coming season. (If you would like to know more about Joan, you can read about her in the Member Interview on P18 in Lale 04!) I will always be grateful that the opportunity to become chairwoman of the IWI came my way. My two and a half years in Istanbul have been far more interesting and enriched because of my work with the IWI. I have made great friends and will take away many happy memories. I will miss you! Caroline
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BOARD INFORMATION 2009/2010 Membership Information IWI is proud to say that the 2009 – 2010 season has been a wonderful year. Of course this means that it was another really busy year for memberships. The first three months was as hectic as ever as the Opening Meeting and new members and renewals kept me busy but it has been steady throughout the rest of the year and we still had new members signing up as recently as last week. As we are now at the end of the year I thought it would be interesting to share some information about our members. The total number of members for this year reached 612, with 334 renewals from the year before and 278 newcomers. Our members are spread between 58 different nationalities as shown in the table below. 483 members live on the European side whereas 127 on the Asian side of Istanbul. Some of our members live in other parts of Turkey. I am looking forward to being membership secretary next year as well. I have found that keeping your records as up-to-date as possible, searching for missing information as well as checking the members’ database within the new website has been a wonderful way for me to meet new people and get involved with the IWI board. I wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to helping you more in the coming season.
132 110 98 73 58 39
France Canada Italy Switzerland Australia Spain
5% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2%
30 20 18 12 12 10 612
25% 20% 15% 10% 5%
Sw It al it z y er lan Au d st ra lia Sp ain
0% Ot he r St at e En s gla n Ge d rm an y Tu rk e Ho y lla nd Fr an ce Ca na da
110 Japan 3 98 Indonesia 3 73 Egypt 3 58 Bulgaria 3 39 Trinidad & Tobago 2 30 Thailand 2 20 Singapore 2 18 Philippines 2 12 Korea 2 12 Jordan 2 10 Greece 2 8 Czech Republic 2 8 Venezuela 1 8 St Vincent & Grenadine 1 6 Slovenia 1 6 Romania 1 6 Panama 1 5 Norway 1 5 Morocco 1 4 Malta 1 4 Lebanon 1 4 Latvia 1 4 Iraq 1 4 Hungary 1 3 Estonia 1 3 Cyprus 1 3 Belarus 1 3 Bangladesh 1 3 Azerbaijan 1
22% 18% 16% 12% 9% 6%
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United States England Germany Turkey Holland France Canada Italy Switzerland Australia Spain South Africa Russia India Sweden New Zealand Finland Iran Belgium Pakistan Ireland Denmark Brazil Austria Ukraine Serbia Portugal Poland Mexico
Nationalities Other United States England Germany Turkey Holland
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Thanks, Patricia Proz Membership Secretary
Renewals 334 Newcomers 278
Renewals Newcomers
Total : 612 Asia 127 Europe 483 Others 2 612
European side vs Asian side
Asia Europe
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PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES
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about the iwi
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about the iwi
Photographs By: MARLET - www.marlet.com.tr June 2010
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PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES
about the iwi
Board Members hard at work in the new office
Cooking Class with AyĹ&#x;e
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about the iwi
Fashion show at Glamour boutique
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regular activities
iwi activities
The Weekly Meeting Place of the IWI Coffee Talk Café (Nunyo) - Alkent
Asian Side Coffee/Lunch Meeting at Café Cadde
All newcomers and IWI members mark your calendars for Thursdays! Our popular weekly meeting spot in Etiler welcomes you anytime between 12 noon and 2 pm for lunch, coffee and a friendly chat. Camelia and Hana, our newcomer co-ordinators, will be there to greet you with a smile and introduce you to the other members. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mark your calendars for our monthly coffee meetings! We have chosen a new place for you to discover: the Café Cadde. Meet new members, establish new friendships or else renew existing ones in Istanbul. Café Cadde offers 10% discount for the IWI members (on coffee or tea – if you have lunch, the coffee or tea will be for free). Remember it’s the first Tuesday of the month.
Date
: See calendar for details *
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See calendar for details
Time
: 12:00 noon
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11:00 am
Venue
: Coffee Talk Café (Now called Nunyo)
Venue
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Café Cadde Restaurant
Cost
: Pay as you order
Cost
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Pay as you order (with your special 10% discount)
Meeting Place
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Bağdat Caddesi No:375 Erenköy. (Walk down from Marks&Spencer’s, 150 m on the right.) www.cafecadde.com.tr
Reservations
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Not required
Phone
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0216 302 76 24
Meeting Place :
Nunyo, Alkent Sitesi, Tepecik Yolu Etiler İstanbul
Reservations
: Not required
Phone
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Camelia Sağisman – 0532 236 97 55 Hana Danon – 0532 213 31 51
* Last Coffee @ Nunyo / Alkent on 17 June.
NOTICE FROM LALE EDITOR Dear Lale Readers, I would like to announce that a new team of volunteers is going to take over the Lale after this issue. They are Güldehan Neng, Kala Shekhar, and Marta Tomzak. Chrissy Güleç will remain the Advertising editor. They are already hard at work on the next issue which you can pick at at the IWI opening meeting on 20 September at the Hilton. We do not send the first issue of our membership year by courier and if you cannot make it to the opening meeting you can pick it up at the office during office hours. Check with the IWI secretary, but usually it with be on Wednesdays between 10.30am to 1pm, or the first issue can be picked up on Thursdays at cafe Nunyo. Member’s contributions make the Lale unique and I want to call any IWI members who want to put their hand at writing or contributing pictures to contact the new team. If you first language is not English, do not be discouraged – we can help you! Please send any contributions or comments to lale@iwi-tr.org. The new team would love to hear from you. I would like to take the opportunity that say thank you to everyone that has contributed to Lale in the 3 years that I have been involved. Firstly to our advertisers, and regular contributors as well as the board members who apart from their IWI duties also contributes to the Lale. Special thanks to Caroline and Chrissy for all their help. For myself, although I am hoping to sit back and looking forward to receive my Lale, I will remain as vice-chairwoman and I also will continue to write for Lale. Best wishes for the summer, Esbie van Heerden
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Special Summer Program:
Weekly Boat Excursion on the Bosphorus Join one of our fantastic weekly boat excursions on the Bosphorus to the Black Sea! Feel like you are on holiday in your own city! The 'IWI' International Woman of Istanbul and ‘Die Brücke’ the German Club are organizing a boat tour EVERY THURSDAY for a multicultural gathering to enjoy a nice swim at the end of the Bosphorus in one of the bays of the Black Sea. This is a highly recommended day out... try and come at least once. Friends and family are welcome, and what a great thing to do with your visitors!
Cost: The price per person for IWI members is TL 35, for nonmembers and visitors TL 40 and for children TL 20 (aged 10 and above with good swimming skills). Please bring cash.
Food and Drinks: We all contribute to a wonderful buffet style lunch: Bring one dish (if possible homemade) per person for the buffet. Tea, coffee and water are free! Soft drinks and alcohol are available for reasonable prices.
Departure Details: »» »» »» »»
9:30 am - Tarabya (in front of the hotel construction) 10:00 am - Bebek (opposite the BP petrol station) 10:15 am - Kandilli (next to the regular boat jetty) The boat will return around 6 pm!
For reservations call: European side: Camelia Sağisman 0532-236 9755 or Lilli İçgören 0536-600 00 11 Asian side: Petra F. Gönenç 0532-275 4219 or Naz Ergün 0532-432 6308 *The deadline for reservations is Tuesday 15.00 hours!! (If you cancel after this time, we have to charge half of the daily fee to you as the number of participants has to be fixed in advance. Thank you for understanding!)
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Programs
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Programs Calendar June Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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8 Greek Hands on Lunch ASIAN COFFEE MORNING
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10 IWI Summer Lunch @ Banyan Ortaköy
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15 Büyükada
16 Gourmet Tour
17 NEWCOMERS @ ALKENT/NUNYO
18 Wine Tasting @ Mövenpick Hotel
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25 Istanbul @ Night
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July Monday
22 ASIAN COFFEE MORNING
Tuesday
23 Milkshaking @ Mövenpick Hotel
Wednesday
24 Boat Trip
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1 Boat Trip
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6 ASIAN COFFEE MORNING
7 Coffee&Chat@ IWI Office 10:30 - 1.00
8 Boat Trip
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14 Coffee&Chat@ IWI Office 10:30 - 1.00
15 Boat Trip
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21 Coffee&Chat@ IWI Office 10:30 - 1.00
22 Boat Trip
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28 Coffee&Chat@ IWI Office 10:30 - 1.00
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August Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Sunday 1
Boat Trip 2
3 ASIAN COFFEE MORNING
4 Coffee&Chat@ IWI Office 10:30 - 1.00
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Greek Hands-On Lunch
A Day on an Island
Enjoy home-made Greek cuisine? Want to learn how to make some mouth-watering Greek dishes? After Lilli"s first successful Greek cooking class and due to popular demand, we are now offering a second one.
BÜYÜKADA. It is the largest and most famous of the Princes' Islands. The name of the island comes from the Byzantine period, when princes and empresses were exiled there. Some of the historical buildings include the Ayios Yeorgios Church and Monastery from the 6th century, Ayios Dimitrios Church, Hristos Church and Monastery, and the Hamidiye Mosque built by Sultan Abdulhamit II.
Greek salad, although not omitted from the menus of the most sophisticated restaurants world-wide, does not always taste as good as it should. The secret: keep it simple and carefully choose the ingredients. Lilli will explain this theory and share many other secrets of the Greek kitchen with us as we prepare our lunch together. We will learn how to choose the best vegetables and make the most out of what we can find in local markets. We will prepare the real tzatziki in just ten minutes as well as an eggplant salad Greek-style that you will love! We will also make a green salad simple and refreshing. First course: "Fasolakia" (green beans) Main course: Grandmother’s "Keftedakia sto furno me patates" (meatballs with potatoes from the oven) Desert: Greek "surprise," which is prepared in just fifteen minutes
We will visit some of those monuments and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the wooden villas from the 19th century. We can hire a bike and discover the island or, if we choose, join the Greek-Turkish Friendship Festival. The “Music Boat” will depart for Büyükada at 11:30. The orchestra performing live music on the boat will play songs of ethnic cultures while sailing and visiting the other islands nearby. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a light jacket as it can get windy.
We will enjoy all this at lunch together with wine from Greece... and maybe a little OUZO.
Date
: Tuesday, 8th of June, 2010
Time
: 10.30 – 14.30
Cost
:
Cost
: paid individually
Meeting Place
Lilli’s home in Balmumcu/Ortaköy : (directions upon reservation)
Meeting Place
: Kabatas (see bus station to Adalar)
Deadline
: Friday, 11th of June, 2010
Deadline
: Thursday, 3rd of June, 2010
Reservations
: Reserve online www.iwi-tr.org
No of people
: n/a
Reservations
: Reserve online www.iwi-tr.org
Phone
:
Phone
:
45 TL incl. soft drinks, tea, coffee, aperitif, wine, ouzo
Date
: Tuesday, 15th of June, 2010
Time
:
starting 9.00 all day (it is possible to return any time)
Tel. 0533 393 11 51, Mon-Wed-Fri, 14.00- 17.00
Tel. 0533 393 11 51, Mon-Wed-Fri, 14.00- 17.00
Please note CANCELLATION of the attendance after the RESERVATION DEADLINE or NO SHOW is chargeable in full. For non-members the cost of this program is an additional 20 TL.
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Wine Flights
Istanbul @ Night
Tasting wine is not the same as drinking it. Experiencing the true flavour of wine requires that you slow down and pay attention to your senses of sight, smell, touch, as well as taste.
. . . is coming back one more time before the summer break . . .
Join us for an exclusive wine-tasting opportunity as we compare, contrast, and explore the world of wines with Wine Flights. Under the supervision of Bar Chef Bülent Çelenk, we will enjoy three wines served together and paired with delicious snacks prepared by Executive Chef Andreas Erni. It is time to open your eyes, breathe in deeply, and take in all that the world has to offer!
Are you sad to see some of your friends leave Istanbul? Are you one of the people leaving? Or perhaps you just want to have some cocktails and enjoy the evening with your IWI friends? Then come to REINA - the place to be during the summer evenings. Istanbul at Night is the perfect opportunity to finally check out this place everybody talks about! A fabulous restaurant, club, and bar all in one venue. Super music and fantastic scenery right on the Bosphorus are waiting for you!
Date
: Friday, 18th of June, 2010
Date
: Friday, 25th of June, 2010
Time
: 19.30 – 21.30
Time
: starting 22.00
Cost
: 42 TL incl. VAT
Cost
: paid individually
Meeting Place
: Mövenpick Hotel, BarAdoXe
Meeting Place
: inside Reina
Deadline
: Tuesday, 15th of June, 2010
Deadline
: Tuesday, 22nd of June, 2010
Reservations
: reservations@iwi-tr.org
Reservations
:
Phone
:
www.iwi-tr.org or reservations@iwi-tr.org
Phone
:
Tel. 0533 393 11 51, Mon-Wed-Fri, 14.00- 17.00
Tel. 0533 393 11 51, Mon-Wed-Fri, 14.00- 17.00
Please note CANCELLATION of the attendance after the RESERVATION DEADLINE or NO SHOW is chargeable in full. For non-members the cost of this program is an additional 20 TL. June 2010
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Milkshaking @ Mövenpick
IWI SPRING FLING WINNER !
Summer is knocking on our doors, so be prepared and surprise your loved ones. Whether you are entertaining friends or just relaxing at home with your family, these drinks are a tasty treat on a hot summer day. Cool off and learn how to make delicious and refreshing homemade ice teas and milkshakes with Mövenpick Premium ice creams.
Thanks to the generous contribution of Sait Koç, Frederike Geerdink was the lucky winner of a .75 carat diamond. If her smile is anything to go by, Frederike certainly seems to think that 'Diamonds are a girls best friend!
Join us at the ice tea and milkshake-making course at the Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, supervised by Bar Chef, Bülent Çelenk.
Date
: Wednesday, 23rd of June, 2010
Time
: 11:00 - 13:00
Cost
: 22 TL inc. VAT
Meeting Place
: Mövenpick Hotel, Skyline Club Lounge
Deadline
: Friday, 18th of June, 2010
Reservations
:
www.iwi-tr.org or reservations@iwi-tr.org
Phone
:
Tel. 0533 393 11 51, Mon-Wed-Fri, 14.00- 17.00
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CHARITY CHARITY NEWS
Bomonti Home for the Elderly Fransız Fakirhanesi
In the heart of Şișli is the Bomonti Home for the Elderly. The historic building is surrounded by newly built high rises and feels like an oasis of peace. Bomonti is a district in Şișli that was named after the Swiss Bomonti Brothers who established a Brewery there. The home is run by the Catholic order, the Little Sisters of the Poor. This order was founded in France in 1839 by Jeanne Jugan. Jeanne Jugan established the order by a very simple and dramatic gesture; on winter she opened her heart and home to an elderly woman who was paralyzed. Soon afterwards another old woman followed and then another. Jeanne Jugan was canonized in 2009. The order is dedicated to caring for the elderly and arrived in Turkey in 1892. The Little Sisters of the Poor has a history of collecting donations from the community to care for the elderly. The convent has been at its current location since 1904, the building was donated by a man who was later to become a resident of the house.
iwi activities The IWI has a long history of supporting the Bomonti Home. The IWI Christmas Bazaar was started in the 1970s in order to provide financial support to the home. The home continues to faces challenges; the home relies on donations and is currently required to make major alterations in order to update the facilities according to local regulations. This year the IWI has assisted the home in raising money from a clothes sale and has given donations to assist with the payment of heating bills. The “Blue Angels” are the volunteers that help at Bomonti. Sister Philomena says volunteers really make a difference to the lives of the residents.
Volunteers are needed to talk to the elderly people and also to assist in keeping them mobile, by walking with them and helping residents use the exercise bike. Bomonti is a special place – the residents are a wonderful mix of people, the nuns have a great sense of humour and warmth and the staff provide a high standard of care. If you feel you help at Bomonti in any way please contact Kathy Denizeri, 0532 285 7217, kathydenizeri@superonline.com or Anne Martin, 0531 831 4761, anne@iwi-tr.org.
Currently there are eighty-nine residents at the home. The criteria for admission to the home are that the person is over sixty-five years of age and on a low income. The residents of the home are of many different nationalities, including Turkish, Greek, German, Armenian and religion. The residents are cared for by the nuns and by salaried staff. It is a pleasure walking into Bomonti Home. The building itself is beautiful and is surrounded by pretty gardens. On walking into the home I was struck by how well the elderly residents are cared for. The home is spotlessly clean, the food is wonderful and the atmosphere warm.
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iwi activities
Notice of Thanks It has been a great pleasure to have one of the IWI, Joan Rebecca Siregar, helping with teaching at the small charitable school run by the English Chaplaincy. Teacher "JR" has done an excellent job in helping her four children with arithmetic, language, and general intellectual skills. We will all miss her much at the project and wish her and her family every blessing for the future. Ian Sherwood, Chaplain.
IWI Spring Clean-Donations for Charity The IWI “Spring Clean” was a big success! Many thanks to our members for their generosity. The bulk of the ladies clothes were given to the Bomonti Home to be sold at their Spring ‘kermesse’ as was “White Elephant” items and Books. Vintage clothing was given to the Nahil Shop which supports Women’s Cooperatives. Men’s clothing and Bags was given to refugees who are in detention. Household linens were given to the residents of the English Chaplaincy. If you have any further items that may be of use to a charity please drop them off at the new office on Wednesdays between 10.30am and 1pm. If you have any queries please contact Anne Martin at anne@iwi-tr.org.
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members’ views
lale features
5 Favourite Things in Summer We have asked some of our board members to share their favourites with you. Whether you are staying in Istanbul or travelling ALL over Turkey we wish you a fantastic time in summer 2010! Lilli Icgoren-Zachariadou
Hana Danon
(Programs Team Member)
(IWI’s newcomer’s Coordinator)
She has been living in Istanbul for 9 years and has been a member since she came to Turkey. 1. My absolute favorite: sailing in the south of Turkey! Best places to sail with your own boat or to rent a boat are: Bodrum, Cesme, Marmaris and Göcek. Most of the marinas in Turkey are very well organized and offer a range of services. Even for just a weekend it’s well worth it!
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2. August in Istanbul. I love the city during this month because most of people are on holiday and you realize how wonderful life can be without traffic and stress. In a few minutes you can be anywhere you desire. You can discover many new places or just walk around parts of the city. And this city has lots to offer! I enjoy the cool afternoons after a warm day. Every year many interesting open air concerts are on the program as well. And I visit all my friends who have pools!
She is from Brazil and long time resident in Turkey:
Long walks with friends on the shore of Bosphorus after sunset. The cold breeze, and the fresh air coming from the Black sea is like a natural AC and of course I combine this walk with a nice and simple dinner at one of the fish restaurants on the waterside. Rakı and meze are a must. Maybe also visit friends who live near the water and have some drinks together...
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Every Thursday the IWI boat trip! I won’t miss this opportunity to join at least a few times! Swimming at the entrance of the Bosphorus, being all day in a boat with nice ladies, enjoying the trip and the beauty of this city from the waterside. The food is great, the water cool and the company fantastic. Besides it is very cheap for what you get! It’s a perfect minibreak!
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Visit the Princes Islands during the week - weekends are too crowded. Visit a different island everytime. Each visit I discover new corners, new places and take different roads. It’s so relaxing to be on the islands, no cars, no stress – it’s like going back in time. You can rent a bike or even stay over for the night. It’s one of the best escapes from the city.
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My 5 favourite things to do in Turkey in the summer: 1.
Do a “blue cruise” with family and friends...
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Eat all the delicious summer fruits; peaches, watermelon, melon, cherries and so on.
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Enjoy the long sunny days with sunsets at 9pm.
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Enjoy ”sakızlı” ice cream in Çeşme.
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Have fresh lemon and mint juice - the famous “limonata”!
Patricia Proz (IWI Membership Secretary) From Italian origin, I have spent most of my life in the French part of Switzerland where I met and married my Swiss husband. We have two boys of 16 and 12 years of age and we arrived in Istanbul almost 3 years ago, relocating from Tokyo, which was our first expat experience. Istanbul being within such a short flight distance from Switzerland, I find myself going back there at least 3 times a year and that’s where I also spend part of the summer with the boys, meeting friends and family members. On top of visiting various historical and/or beautiful sites, summer in Turkey is full of interesting things to do. There is always a lot going on like concerts, exhibitions, boat trips, dinner parties and so on. The array of choices is really wide and as the sun shines all the time, it is easy to fix a programme without having to bother whether it will be raining or not. I particularly cherish going to Seanergy beach in Kylios, on the Black Sea. It is a lovely place where June 2010
members’ views one can feel a breeze of holiday. When the wind blows you may be able to watch the kite-surfers with their colourful kites sail tirelessly in front of you. Beautiful scenery that even encouraged my husband and my son to have a try and take some lessons there. At times the sea can be very rough and one can enjoy playing in the waves provided you don’t go out of the secured zone. In the distance, container boats are lining to go through the Bosphorus. In the evening, I enjoy sharing a dinner or a drink in one of those unique terraces overlooking the Bosphorus or the Marmara Sea. It is simply a spectacular view. During the Turkish school holidays, the city seems to empty itself from part of its inhabitants travelling further South where the action moves for the hot months. This is the perfect period to drive around Istanbul and discover some places you’ve never been and then spend some relaxing time around the pool to refresh yourself
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My number one must be sitting on my balcony overlooking Arnavutköy watching the Bosphorus. Getting up early and having breakfast of delicious summer fruit!
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My favourite holiday is at Club Med Palmiye in Bodrum. For me it is an escape from everything, it is located in a small village on the Bodrum peninsula in a pine forest on an azure sea. I love water sports and swimming and there is always a refreshing breeze never mind how hot it gets. I can never get enough of the place!
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I am not fond of crowds so instead of Taksim I can highly recommend going to a tea garden in Sultanahmet on summer evenings.
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An early evening drink in any of the open air bars along the Bosphorus is great for people watching in summer.
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Assos and the village of Behramkale is not a very long drive from Istanbul. The Aegean has a special charm and I love swimming in its crystal waters.
Jolie Türkmen (IWI Mums n’ Kids coordinator) 1.
“ADALAND” in KUŞADASI (Bird Island) - Largest water park in Europe and one of the most famous water parks in the world featuring three different areas of family fun: »» Aquapark – one of the top 10 water parks in the world (NY Post 2005) »» Dolphinpark – dolphin and seal shows »» Seapark – one of the few in the world
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CAPPADOCIA’S “GÖREME NATIONAL PARK” - Home to a labyrinth of underground cities and the world famous picturesque fairy chimneys. Kids love to climb and explore the ancient cave dwellings and colorful painted cave churches that were carved into soft volcanic stone over 1,000 years ago. Take a hot air balloon ride to view the awe-inspiring sights of the beautiful fairy chimneys and natural gorgeous landscape.
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AEGEAN SEA GULET RENTALS - Charter a fully crewed gulet with your family and friends and set sail on the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas for a 1 or 2 week cruise. Available for rent May through October.
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LYKIA WORLD (www.lykiaworld.com) - A children’s summer paradise featuring multi-pools, numerous slides and many playgrounds along with full day entertainment for the kids.
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BODRUM OR ÇEŞME RESORTS - These seaside resort towns feature sandy beaches, nature and water. They offer many different types of hotel accommodations and restaurants. There are many family friendly resorts especially in Çeşme.
from the heat. Simply strolling along the Bosphorus is always a powerful way to recharge my batteries and give me positive thinking. While in Turkey, I also had the chance to experience the magic and wonders of the Blue Cruise on one of these Gulets sailing from Bodrum. This is a very recommendable holiday. Summer in Turkey offers you so many options; we never have enough time to discover them all. Luckily I still have some time in front of me here and I’m looking forward to discover more of its wonders.
Esbie van Heerden (IWI Vice-Chairwoman and Lale editor)
The whole winter I do not stop complaining about the weather, and I make secret plans about running away every single day. I am definitely a summer person but when given the task of listing my favourite things I had to scratch my head a bit. I am just so happy with seeing the sun... I do not really care it makes everything look better. June 2010
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Caroline McLaughlin
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She says her favourite things to do in Istanbul in the summer tend to involve visitors as they have so many people come through in the summer.
Enjoying a leisurely lunch in the garden at Asitane, one of my favourite restaurants in Istanbul. It's right next to the Chora Museum and if you are lucky, you might get owner Batu to sit down and explain the history of the dishes. And you have to try the cheese and mushroom starter - it's divine.
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Watching the brave kids leaping into the Bosphorus for a refreshing dip.
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Sitting on our balcony until late and watching the ever-changing view on the Bosphorus - somehow I always end up sitting longer than I intended.
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Taking the kids for a day at Burç Beach and coming home sandy, sticky from suntan lotion and ice-cream and warmed by the sun.
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Enjoying a early evening drink on the Bosphorus. There is something special about the Bosphorus and it is lovely to sit outside at one of the summer terraces like Sortie or the House Café in Ortakoy and enjoy the early evening activity on the Bosphorus before sunset.
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Breakfast at the Four Seasons Bosphorus. This is a hidden treasure where you can take visitors for breakfast to a lovely hotel, sit on their terrace for hours, enjoying the buffet, a hot breakfast, endless juices, teas and coffees and there is ample room for the children to run around.
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The 1 hour cheap Bosphorus tour from Ortakoy. A perfect way to see the Bosphorus if your visitors have children with short attention spans. The boat leaves from a jetty near the mosque in Ortakoy every half hour starting at 1pm on the weekends (I am not sure about weekdays). It lasts one hour and goes from the first bridge to the second bridge along the European side and then crosses the Bosphorus and comes back along the Asian side. This is do-it-yourself tourism as there is no commentary but your visitors will get a great feel for the Bosphorus without paying a lot and it is short enough to keep the kids’ attention.
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The Grand Bazaar. Although it is busier (and hotter) in the summer, I have found that I prefer it busy as you get let hassled. On my first trip to the Bazaar after the tourists had gone last summer I was so surprised to be hassled everywhere I went by people offering to show me their carpets/ leather goods/necklaces/hangbags etc. I realised that the vendors had no one else to hassle so were picking on me. I learned to love the crowds at the Bazaar as I was able to walk in peace to my favourite stores.
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Eating in the Garden. I love sitting in the evening under the big tree in our garden enjoying the sounds of the summer, the evening call to prayer, the children playing in the street and the vendors calling out their wares. The fruit and vegetables are delicious so there are always lovely fresh salads on the table and delicious marinated lambs and beef.
Enjoying the sights and smells of the local market with all the wonderful summer produce. Funny how food keeps coming up as a favourite!
Laurina van Dam (IWI Christmas Bazaar Co-ordinator) 1. Going out for breakfast. When we moved to Istanbul we immediately adapted the Turkish custom of having breakfast outdoors. Lokma at Rumeli Hisari and Dalia Beach near Kilyos/Demircikoy are two of our favorites. 2. This summer we would like to rent a boat with friends for a day and sail on the Bosphorus and Black sea. 3. Enjoy diner on a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus. I never get spoiled of the view. Every time it makes me realize how fortunate we are to be in Istanbul. 4. Stroll around the streets in Moda or on Bağdat Caddesi on the Asian Side. 5. Outside Istanbul, we would like to visit the green village of Polonezköy for a day of walking or cycling, go to Iznik, spend another weekend in Yalıkavak and Türkbükü near Bodrum and soon we will go to Fethiye.
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A Three-Way Mirror Three great cities: Rome, Athens, Istanbul. The life sizzling beneath the facade: authentic, breathing, raw. The characters peopling these cities: from the street dwellers to the upper echelons of society. This is the world you enter when you read Michael Kuser’s ‘A Three way Mirror’. To step into A Three Way Mirror is to step behind the theater curtain and spend time with the actors. Kuser writes with the assured hand of one who has lived in these cities, drank coffee at the local cafes, called all the baristas by their first names, and shared his table with the “regulars,” learning about their lives first hand. In A Three Way Mirror the cities are not backdrops for stories, but the life of the story itself. Open this book and you walk down the cobblestone alleys of Asmalimescit in Istanbul, breathe the scent of ihlamur and sea breeze; run down the steps of the foreign ministry in Rome, whip past the Trevi fountain, and skirt the palazzo onvia del Corso. In Istanbul Kuser introduces us to Asmalimescit, a neighborhood peopled by Murat, the theater owner, desperate Kurds, the fundamentalist shop keeper, Tamer, and even the local mascot “Jane,” the black dog who hangs out in front of the butcher shop and shares her bones with other tramp dogs. The star of Asmalimescit is “Betty,” short for Bettina, a foreigner who has become more Turk than many Turks. Betty is “the rock of the neighborhood.” The owner and manager of the “Istanbul Weekly” newspaper, Betty also is a whirlwind who takes underdogs of the area under her competent wings, finds homes and work for eccentric neighborhood refugees, and arranges gallery openings for its talented artists. In Rome, Kuser depicts a world peopled by rich society do-gooders and the homeless they’re trying to help. The cast of Roman characters is headed by Lida, the owner and operator of Radio Civita. Lida is consumed with staging a charity event to help Villa Amore, the home of fifty homeless men run by a small group of nuns. Lida enlists the efforts of a musician known to everyone as Union Jack. The goal: a musical theater piece about Rome. Is Jack an artist or a maniac? Maybe a little of both. Will his musical be a disaster or a blockbuster hit? Kuser’s streets of Rome are peopled with real people like the handsome, thoughtful Bruno who caretakes the church and tries to escape his tumultuous past. Rosa, the university professor whose need to really help people leads her to the rooftop dwelling of the vagrant Vincenzo. Characters lives overlap, collide, and merge. In Athens we meet Costas who spends his time playing computer games, inventing new ones, and passing himself off as an Indian from Tamil Nadu while in airports. His goal is to create a Greek computer game based on Greek mythology that will become an international blockbuster. A son of the Kyriaki clan, Costas, the city playboy, and his brother Spyros, the family man, struggle in sibling rivalry. Their mother Theodoa manipulates herself into the position of CEO of the “Poseidon Company.” Athens is a world of family intrigues and swindles. A Greek “Dynasty.” But amid the lives of these handful of citizens Michael Kuser introduces us to the many who inhabit these cities. Rather than a book that tells the tales of a few protagonists, in “A Three-Way Mirror,” the main characters are the cities themselves.
Pulsing. writhing with life, heartache, reward, daily push and shove, A Three-Way Mirror reflects the life of these three great cities. The beauty of Rome’s monuments, the pain of Istanbul’s back streets, the intrigue of family members plotting against each other in Athens. Sunken statues of beauty lying on the floor of the Aegean sea. All night music blasting from posh waterfront discos in Istanbul. Kuser’s world is the life and breath of these three cities. His words dance, swim and swirl in the hubbub of city life. His sentences clamor with the horn blasts, calls, screams, and roar of Istanbul, Rome and Athens’s streets. Kuser uses words to create an ambiance by Michael Kuser that comes to life. Writing with rhythm, cadence and melody, Kuser builds a symphony with his words. The symphony of three cities: their inhabitant’s footsteps the drum beats, their woes the wail of a trumpet, their laughter, the trills of a flute. Their meandering paths, the arpeggio of a cello. Kuser worked as a journalist in the States before moving to Istanbul in 1991. Two years spent in Italy, 1995-1996, have given Kuser an intimate knowledge of Rome. He has the experience of nineteen years’ work as a journalist living in Istanbul. He is an ‘insider’ writing with the deft assurance of someone whose indepth acquaintance with every back street and high level intricacy informs his words, metaphors, and characters. Kuser currently lives in Istanbul, not far from the setting of his book. He writes a weekly column for Today’s Zaman, and is a contributor to Business Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal. Michael Kuser lives with his wife and two beautiful, two-and a half-year-old twin daughters. He also bakes the world’s best orange brownies.
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Adrift in a New City? A Summer Survival Guide for Newcomers to Istanbul
If you have just unpacked your bags and wondering what to do with yourself during the long weeks of summer take a deep breath and relax. Help is at hand... If you are reading this someone has handed you the IWI’s magazine “Lale”, so you are a little nearer to making sense of it all.
1. Do you want a cup of coffee and a friendly chat?
Usually the IWI has weekly coffee mornings in Etiler as well as monthly meeting on the Asian side but during the summer our newcomers’ team take a well deserved rest. However, you can come for coffee at the new IWI office and meet one of our volunteers. Check our website www.iwi-tr.org for times that the office is open during the summer. You can also join the IWI’s Facebook page and see if anyone is around to meet up.
2. Are you feeling peckish?
Is your kitchen not set up yet? Do you see hundred of motorcycle deliveries go by and wonder how you can join in the action? Are you afraid you will not be able to communicate your order? www.yemeksepeti.com is the answer to all your problems. It means ‘food basket’ and its website has an English option. It is the first and biggest online food delivery portal in Turkey... You
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can access hundred of restaurants in your area and have food delivered to your home! On the other hand if you feel like going out and you would like to make a restaurant reservation, but the idea of calling up is to daunting www.rezztoran.com is the right place to go. Here your reservation at Turkey’s trendiest restaurants are just a click away. Making reservations on Rezztoran.com is simple and free of charge. You can view restaurant information, read reviews and find out if there is availability without making a single phone call. Once you made your reservation, you may even send e-invitations to your guests.
3. Do you feel like getting a beer with some friends?
Why not join Thirsty Thursday? It is held every Thursday from 6pm at a different bar each week. Visit www.sublimeportal.com, introduce yourself and find out where to meet!
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members’ views 4. Do you need something to read?
There is a regular book/DVD exchange in Sultanahmet at Mini Java Studio. The new Java Studios are hosting a FREE exchange each Sunday afternoon, just turn up with some books and DVDs and take some away with you. Directions: In Sultanahmet, walk past the museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, until you get to the ceramic shop on the corner. Look for the sign for the Hotel Saba, walk past it to the next street and turn right. Walk past the “su” (water) shop on your left and the BBQ on your right. Turn right into the street named Su Terazisi. The Mini Java Studio is across the street from the Blue Hills Hotel. Call if you are lost – 0535 7401816.
5. Are you feeling sporty?
If you like to get up early, why not join Bootcamp with some other IWI and PAWI members? To get an idea about what it is all about visit www.bootcamp.com.tr. At the moment the website is in Turkish but e-mail esbie@iwi-tr.org if you would like to join Bootcamp in Arnavütköy. Kemer Golf & Country Club is considered by most golfers to be Istanbul's most impressive golf club. KG&CC's course is 6,300 meters long, with 18 holes on a 73 par. Kemer Golf & Country Club also offer tennis lessons. Istanbul Golf Club, otherwise known as Maslak Golf Club, this 9 hole course is the fourth oldest club in Europe having been founded in 1895. Originally known as the Constantinople Golf Club, it boasts additional facilities including a driving range, a putting green and a chipping green. You do not need to be a club member to play here but if you join the Istanbul Golf Group, a special rate has been negotiated for it's members. The Golf group plays every Thursday morning at 9.30am (weather permitting). Contact Norge Reichenbach 0533 657 78 79 or email nrbach@hotmail.com for more information.
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Besiktas - Near Migros, 1 km up from the waterfront along Ihlamur Caddesi. Saturday.
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Sanayi Mahalesi - Follow the main road between 4 Levent and Sanayi Mahallesi metro stations until you come to the main road going west. Walk 5 minutes down this road and look right. Thursday.
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Fatih - Go to Fatih mosque, it's all around there. Wednesday.
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Bomonti/Şişli (Organic) - Go to Osmanbey metro station and walk towards Şişli. Watch for signs pointing west for Bomonti district. Ask for directions for the "ekolojik pazar" or the "fakirhanesi" (nearby). It takes about 8 minutes to walk there from the main Osmanbey-Şişli road. Saturday.
8. So, you don’t understand anything?
Why not take a Turkish course or join a conversation club? Even though the Conversation Club at Boğaziçi University was started to help Turkish students speak and practice their English, it also offers an opportunity to anyone who would like to practice their Turkish. The club takes place every Monday at 6-7 p.m. in the New Hall, in the North campus of Boğaziçi University. For more information, contact dilcalismalari@gmail.com. Apart from this free option, Concept Language also offers lunchtime conversation and grammar clubs. Check www.turkishcourses.com for more information. EF, Dilmer and Tömer also offer intensive summer courses... or if you prefer private tuition why not check the IWI classifieds where some excellent teachers regularly advertise.
6. Do you want to cool down?
Swimming in Istanbul is simple enough if you are brave enough to jump into the Bosphorus, however, for those less adventurous amongst us, there are a few swimming pools available too. Most hotels allow daily guests and many of the sport centres have lovely pools. MAC, Club Sporium, Hillsideand Sports international are worth checking out, but remember in Turkey it’s quite acceptable to bargain for the best rate for your gym membership.
7. Looking for a bargain?
Street markets are called "pazar" in Turkish (whatever day they may be on). Vendors start setting up their stalls early in the morning and sell produce, clothes, cheese, and all things Turkish for the whole day. Bargaining is common both over the price you are going to pay or alternatively asking for something extra. It is a good idea to insist that vendors allow you to choose your own produce. However, many vendors are not keen on you doing this. In such situations it is advisable to check the bag for crappy produce before you hand over your money. Closing times depends on when darkness falls. The best time to go is first thing in the morning when the freshest produce is available. Prices fall in the evening, however, the quality is also often lower. Are you lazy? You'll see men wandering around with huge baskets on their backs: they are porters, and will carry your purchases a five-minute walk for about 5 lira. Watch out for pick-pockets. June 2010
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Have you spotted one of these? The Rose-Ringed Parakeet population of Istanbul survives some harsh winters for a bird that is mainly from SE Asia. Why don't they die from the cold? Interestingly the Psittacula krameri also flourishes in England, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other European locales with harsh winters. In 2006, London Natural History Society's bird report stated 6000 of the Rose Ringed Parakeets lived wild in London. They seem to be able to flourish in cold, urban locations. "They actually originate from the foothills of the Himalayas, so they don't need it to be that warm to live comfortably," says Andre Farrar of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Parakeets originate from the Himalayan foothills, so winters here are no problem. Three factors influence whether a species can adapt to a new habitat - food supply, climate and competition with other species. "From the evidence before our eyes, the answer to whether these birds have successfully adapted is clearly yes," Mr Farrar says. "There is a stable and reliable food supply in suburban gardens for their diet of seeds, berries, fruit and nuts. And there has been an increase in the number of people putting bird-feeders in their garden," says Mr Farrar. But he pooh-poohs any suggestion that global warming might have something to do with the population explosion. "They're longlived birds and in the 40-odd years that they've been here, they have survived some quite cold winters." From BBC News
Edible Gourmet Wild Mushrooms & their Seasons in Turkey by Jonny Atwell (courtesy of www.sublimeportal.com)
Although there are many types of mushrooms that grow in the wild here, the premier league as far as the gourmet is concerned is made up of the following: Porcini, Girolle, Black Trumpet, Saffron Milk Cap, Hedgehog Mushroom, Morel, Emperor's egg, Matsutake and the Clustered Coral. Clearly the Porcini, Girolle & Morel are the chef's favourites and they can be hard to find as many of them are exported to meet demand in the gastronomic centres of Europe. The Porcini (cep) has two seasons. The first season is from May to July, peaking in June, but the second season is more plentiful when they can be found from September through to December with a particularly high yield in October. The Girolle, also known as the Chanterelle, also has two seasons. May to July, peaking in June, and the second, and again plentiful, season is from September to December with a high yield in November. The Morel, the oddshaped one of this bunch, is a single season performer, when it is active from February to May peaking with high yields in March and April. 'Shroomers' should be extremely careful when identifying fungi and should carry a clear reference with them at all times.
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sponsored article Summer’s Hot Restaurant Picks
Here is a list of popular Istanbul restaurants/bars where you can enjoy the summer breeze. Don’t forget to reserve in advance. Go to www.rezztoran.com/english for details or download Rezztoran.com’s iPhone application at the iTunes store. Anjelique (Ortaköy)
Anjelique is one of the best places to see and be seen in Istanbul. With its new decoration and exceptional view of the Bosphorus, you can enjoy fine dining in three floors. Each floor serves a different cusine. While you can taste Far East and Asian cuisine at the sea level, middle and upper floors offer delicious tastes prepared by James Wilkins, famous chef and director of the 3-Michelin starred Michel Bras restaurant in France and Japan. Anjelique is also ideal for after hour parties. Entertainment continues until 04:00 in the morning with world famous DJ’s. With its private dock in front, Anjelique provides ease of access from the sea. Reservations are required at Anjelique. Make your reservation early in the week, as same weekend reservations made after Wednesday are put on a waitlist and confirmed by the restaurant via the phone.
Café de Paris’ cellar is composed of award-winning wines. Its special cocktails chill the hot nights and drinks in the garden bar accompany you into the long summer nights. Moreover, on special occasions, you can experience Sakızlıhan’s special menu allowing you to taste options from different countries and regions.
Cafemiz (Gaziosmanpaşa, Ankara)
Blue Topaz - Reina (Kuruçeşme)
Enjoy the Bosphorus in all its glory at one of Istanbul’s top summer locations inside Reina this summer. Istanbul’s world-wide brand Reina is hosting Blue Topaz for the second season -- one of the most popular fine dining restaurants of the city. While award-winning Topaz serves unabating pleasure during summer at Taksim Gümüşsuyu, Blue Topaz invites seafood lovers with its unique menu of fish and meze specialties. The fixed price menu will change throughout the season to keep surprising frequent guests. Be prepared to party after dinner!
Marina Yacht Club (Bodrum)
The Marina Yacht Club hosts 3 restaurants and 4 bars, located at the entrance to the Bodrum Marina. It is the ideal location to listen to live music all year round. Cafe La Vela serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Specialties include wood-oven pizzas, hot sandwiches or baked sea bass filet, served with chilled cocktails. You can sample best of the Turkish and World cuisine at Club Restaurant where Yacht Club Special Kebab, Octopus Casserole and daily selection of fresh fish are amongst favorites. Roof Marine offers a selection of Mediterranean cuisine and Turkish mezes (small plates) in the summer months. The view from the roof is unbeatable. Asparagus Risotto, Spinach Veal Medallion and appetizers are recommended.
Cafe de Paris Alaçatı (Alaçatı, Çeşme)
Ceşme is hosting Cafe de Paris, one of the World’s best known food and drink brands. It is located inside Sakızlıhan Hotel, which offers you an escape to an architecture sheltering 120 years old history and stylishly modernized guest rooms in Alaçatı. Well known menu offers a rich palette of Alaçatı’s food and drink alternatives in addition to Cafe de Paris’ classic salad, special sauced steak and limitless French fries.
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Being one of the first cafes of Ankara, Cafemiz opened in 1993 and has been growing in popularity ever since. The warm and comfortable atmosphere comes with the ambiance of the traditional Ankara villa house, structured 1956. It is a popular landmark in Ankara where locals and foreign visitors alike have shared special moments under its 50 years old oak tree registered by the ministry of Culture & Tourism. Cafemiz is located on Arjantin Street, the most popular and elite shopping and dining area in the heart of Ankara downtown; including shopping centers, government buildings and embassies… The eclectic World cuisine menu is professionally designed to fulfill their elite guests. Cafemiz offers a popular Sunday brunch with live piano recital.
Der Die Das (Akaretler)
Der Die Das is designed to take guests to another World. This feeling is hidden in all the details, even in every corner of the place from the bar to the restrooms. Designed by Mahmut Anlar, the flower canvas on the pillows and wall ceramics create a fascinating harmony. All the materials used for the decor are both simple and peaceful. Located amongst fancy shops and boutique hotels in the newly renovated Akaretler district, Der Die Das’ atmosphere helps you leave behind all your stress during the day or after work. It provides you the energy and joy you need with its delicious lunches and dinners - its rich and well prepared menus have already gathered admirers. Weekend nights are packed at Der Die Das, reserve in advance.
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a birdseye view of the main historical peninsula, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. Mikla comprises an indoor 100 seat restaurant and bar, a 140 seat outdoor restaurant located on two separate terraces, an additional level with a stunning bar on a third terrace and a rooftop pool. Mikla’s goal is to really stretch “customer’s senses” by combining quality food and beverage with the elements of exquisitely relaxing design and distinguished music. It is a Mediterranean restaurant with a clear emphasis on Istanbul and Scandinavia. Among its many awards, Mikla has been selected to the prestigious 2006 Conde Nast Traveller Hot Tables List as one of the 82 new elite restaurants worldwide.
On the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Kalamıs Brasserie is arguably the most charming place to have a relaxing day accompanied with good food and service. Located above the Kalamış Marina, its modern interior decoration, its front terrace with a view overlooking the sea and its mouth-watering menu make it the best choice for both business gatherings and family pleasure. At Kalamış Brasserie, you can start the day with a refreshing breakfast sitting by the edge of the sea. You can enjoy all the energy and excitement of Istanbul while listening to relaxing music. Its private meeting room is perfect for special meetings and celebrations for up to 40 guests. The restaurant also offers wireless Internet service.
Lucca (Bebek)
Lucca is a chic café-bistro that accommodates your mood every hour of the day. Convenient location, the variety of food and drinks served all day long and most importantly the combination of style and sociability with coziness and an easygoing atmosphere can be listed as the most important characteristics of this Bebek landmark. Known for its signature creative cocktails such as Satsuma Vodka, busy weekend breakfasts & brunches, pre-night out dinner, and its upbeat crowd, Lucca becomes especially very busy at nights and hosts parties where highly acclaimed international DJ's such as Gilles Peterson, DJ Deep and Jazzanova spin the music. Lucca is the winner of many awards and it has been featured in many international publications such as Style City Istanbul and Cool Restaurants Istanbul.
Mikla (Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu)
Rodizio - Sortie (Kuruçeşme)
A new-comer to Istanbul, Rodizio opened in the popular summer venue Sortie this season. The Brazilian restaurant offers churrascaria. With the promise of classy presentation and attentive service, Rodizio offers delicious hot and cold appetizers and its special aged meat with the idea of “unlimited service, fixed pricing”. People who like to try out different tastes and luxurius entertainment will love Rodizio, and partying after hours at Sortie is icing on the cake. Rodizio offers 10% off and a complimentary dessert for reservations made through Rezztoran.com
Çağla Erdoğan Ruacan is a fellow IWI member and Rezztoran.com’s co-founder. Rezztoran.com is Turkey’s first and only online restaurant reservations network with over 130 top restaurants.
Award-winning Mikla is an exceptional alternative for people who would like to experience the contemporary Istanbul lifestyle in the heart of the old city. It resides on the two top floors of The Marmara Pera Hotel, in the historic Pera region of Istanbul, including
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Beat the heat By Kala Shekhar
Summer is here and the days are getting hotter and longer. This is the time we need to replenish the water our body loses through sweating. This is the time you might be thinking of a detox or a simple slimming diet. Try some of these cool summer chillers and cold soups. Cold soups can surprise your palette the drinks give you a tangy cool feeling. You can make yourself innumerable combination of juices. A visit to your local grocery store or ‘pazaar’ and you will see a whole range of summer fruits and vegetables. Cantaloupes, watermelon, avocados, cucumber, apricots, figs, lemon, mint and fresh berries are in season in summer. Most of these summer vegetables and fruits are a good source of water. Try using lime instead of lemon for an interesting tang.
Here are some tested recipes with a twist: Green Gazpacho
Traditional gazpacho is a tomato- based soup, garlic, onions, pepper and cucumber. This green variation leaves out the tomato, but retains the fresh taste of all vegetables. Ingredients: »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»
2 peeled and cored cucumbers 1 stalk of celery 2 green peppers 1 stalk of spring onion 1 small clove of garlic 1 cup vegetable/chicken stock or water salt to taste pepper any kind of herb like sage or cilantro to garnish
Cut the vegetables into manageable size. In a blender mix the cucumber, celery, bell pepper, garlic and blend into a smooth puree along with the vegetable stock. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with herbs and chopped cucumber if needed.This soup is also recommended on a detox diet. It is extremely cooling on a hot day.
Strawberry surprise
Colorful and tasty. Try it before the strawberry season is over. »» »» »» »»
1 cup crushed strawberries 1 tablespoon vanilla ice cream 1 bottle lemonade, chilled 1 tsp sugar
Blend all the ingredients along except the ice cream with a couple of ice cubes. Pour into a tall chilled glass. Top it with the ice cream. Truly refreshing!
Cherry Berry Mocktail
Another fruit that is all over the place in summer are cherries. Mix them up with other juices. Make yourself a mock tail. You could add a splash of tequila if you prefer to add a zing to it. »» »» »»
Half cup cherry juice (freshly made is better) Half cup orange juice Squeeze some limejuice. Pour into a tall glass that is half filled with crushed ice. Enjoy.
Ginger Mint Lemonade
We often tend to ignore the humble ginger among all those colorful fruits and vegetables. This root is found all year long in most grocery stores. I use them in many ways in the kitchen. Sometimes when they are fresh in winter, I try to freeze as much as I can. Ginger combined with mint and limejuice topped with honey is a classic summer drink. You can drink it as a warm tea as well. Method: Chop a two- inch piece of ginger. Cut half a cup of mint. Pour around two cups of water on it and boil for about ten minutes. Strain and store it in the refrigerator. Whenever needed, mix a small amount of this along with fresh lemonade. Add a spoon of honey and some freshly chopped mint. You’ve got yourself a refreshing drink.
Apricots
The market is flooded with apricots in the summer. This, the only time we can find fresh apricots. Apricots are rich in fiber and surprisingly have a low calorific content. Although the dried apricots are available year long, the fresh ones can be used in juices along with other vegetables or fruits. My favorite is Apricot and carrot juice. Just deseed the apricots and run them along with carrots in a juicer. Add a sprig of mint and some ice. There are so many different combinations of vegetables and fruits that can be mixed and matched to suit mood. Carrot is a good vegetable to give body and bulk to your juices. Of course it might be handy to invest in a juicer this summer. You will never regret it.
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Kalpazankaya Restaurant: Paradise Found 4. You mentioned that your relatives were affected by earthquake. One of the the great joys of spring and summertime in Istanbul is the Yes, we lost one young cousin and one aunt in my family. 25 chance to get away for a day to one of the Princes’ Islands, the people died from the neighborhood that I grew up in. All my car-free and forested archipelago that is a completely short ferryand ride away family's houses have been destroyed they are all from the city. The onlyright downside tolike anthe island hop isthat actually living in tents now, just tent cities you maygethave on the I was also shocked see that my childhood ting there. seen As soon asnews. spring makes its firsttoappearance in Istanbul, elementary, school and college were completely the hordeshome, descend on the secondary mainland’s ferry terminal, filling the destroyed. The rector of my college was also a casualty of the boats to beyond capacity (at least on the weekends). With your earthquake. neighbor’s picnic basket sticking into your ribs, the boat ride to the islands 5. is usually pleasure cruise and something more Is whatless we of seea about Haiti's devastation on televiresemblingsion those scenes in natural disaster or science fiction truly a depiction of what you saw when you were films wherethere? a frantic population is forced to huddle together after barely escaping their city’s demise. Honestly, what you’re seeing about Haiti’s devastation on television is not even a quarter of the general tragedy I’ve seen and
there. recognizeon and appreciate theheading difficult and Fortunately,touched most of theI people the ferry are for imporof so many courageous are trying to inHeybeliadatant andwork Büyükada, the last two journalists stops on that its route, allowing form the viewing public about what is happening there. However, you to step off on Burgazada, the smallest and least visited of the unless you are a real Haitian, who is familiar with the area, you Princes’ Islands. The island has easily accessible beaches and won't know where to go.few There are many more areas of devastapicnic spots, butI visited what it haveinisPort-au-Prince a laid back atmosphere tion. alldoes the places and Pétion-Villeand and I can assure you that it’s a real tragedy. don’t think people know several charming waterfront restaurants andI cafes in the harbor. theisdestruction at 90% of Leogane, another cityan close Better yet, about Burgaz home to Kalpazankaya Restaurant, out-to the epicenter. It’s a fact!!! of-the-way,earthquake's open-air meyhane on the island’s backside that will quickly help you forget about the crowded mass of humanity left 6. What do you see as the immediate need in Haiti behind on the ferry. now? Housing. Rainy season is approaching and the makeshift tents will
7. Do you have any additional comments? There's no word to express my pain and the horror that I've seen, that road for about 30 minutes touched and shared. Nevertheless, I keep standing in faith. The until itpart comes an end. front hardest aboutto leaving HaitiInwas leaving my family, including ofbrother you, sitting splendid isolamy who isin among the the citizens of Haiti who were affected by the quake. They are truly in need and I am not assured tion on a hillside overlooking the that they will receive food, water and necessary supplies regularly. blue waters of the Marmara Sea Upon my initial arrival to Haiti, I was devastated to hear that they and a small pebble beach below, hadn't eaten in three days! However, my work here in Istanbul, is thewas restaurant, a collection of of serving the commuTurkey waiting. I've had the pleasure vine-shaded terraces with rickety nity of St. Esprit and will continue to do so as needed. wooden tables and chairs.
My heart goes out to my Haitian brothers and sisters, and I will continue to help nativeall land being a voice for the Haitian The meze traymyholds thebyclassics, people and raising awareness in the community. I would like to plus to a few such as with of sea return Haitisurprises, in the near future anda Iceviche welcomemade the support thebass tossed in what seemed mustard vinaigrette. Kalpazankaya also community in helpinglike me abring more resources to Haiti. Thank serves upcare, a wide variety fresh fish, either grilled or fried, and you for your concern and of generosity.
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Written by: oven, the house specialty). Everything we tried was deliin a clay Debbie L. Sainte-Rose cious, the flavor enhanced by the bottle of rakı we finished, the Haitian American
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for those buying an airplane some remote destination, a meal *For of you who wouldticket like toto contribute to the reconstruction of Haiti, do choose reputable andway longstanding organizations at Kalpazankaya is the easiest we can think of really forgetting that havecity served many years. CNN website contains about lifeHaiti for aforday. That is, The at least until you have to take the a list of some suggested organizations. crowded ferry back.
Address: Burgazada, Istanbul Telephone: (216) 381-1504 Web: www.kalpazankaya.com (photo by Yigal Schleifer)
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IPWIN It’s been a busy year for the International Professional Women of Istanbul Network (IPWIN) and one that I have enjoyed as chair of the group. The network was formed in order that professional women could meet together to learn, develop, share information and meet likeminded people. It’s a diverse group including those newly arrived in Turkey and long time residents, those working here and those who are taking a break through choice or circumstance and our membership comes from a wide range of countries, cultures and working backgrounds.
interest groups I’ll be handing over the chair to Marie-Theres Raberger, who I know is very excited about taking on the IPWIN challenge. Please help her build on the successes of IPWIN to date by suggesting ideas for seminars and contributing help and support and, of course, attending the events she organises. If there is a particular event you would like to see, or an event you could run, please let IPWIN know on ipwin@iwi-tr.org or ipwin.mail@gmail.com Wishing you all a very happy summer and a great year of IPWIN events ahead, Kate
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How to use Social Media to enhance or develop your Career: This event was hosted by two social media experts, Anastasia Ashman and Tara Agacayak who helped us tell the difference between Facebook, Twitter and Linked In and how we can use these forums to network, keep up to date and develop our careers.
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An Educator’s Networking event: an opportunity for teachers and academics to meet and swap notes on teaching in Istanbul.
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Transitions; a seminar designed to help find the next step that is right for you. This was designed after feedback from many expat members that they were either ready to change direction or being forced to through circumstance but didn’t know where to start.
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An Audience with American Consul General, Sharon Wiener: A very well received insight into the benefits and challenges associated with juggling a personal life with a global diplomatic career.
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For the first time, IPWIN also introduced a monthly informal gettogether. This proved to be a great way to catch up, meet new members and share information about what’s happening in Istanbul (not all of it work-related!) Many thanks to those who came regularly to these events and made the evenings worthwhile. I’m regrettably standing down from heading IPWIN in the 2010/2011 year and heading to the southern hemisphere. I’ve loved living in Istanbul and much of that pleasure has been derived from being involved in IPWIN, hearing some fascinating speakers and getting to know so many of our wonderful members.
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BOOK CLUB
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Book Club 1 News, April Meeting
Book Within a Book Our April book was The Help, a remarkable first novel by American writer Kathryn Stockett. Set in the town of Jackson in the American South during the early 1960s, the book is dominated by women. The story is narrated in the first person by three different women, two black domestic servants, Minny and Aibileen, (the ‘help’ of the title) and a young white woman, Miss Skeeter. The latter finds herself in the uncomfortable position of straddling the racial divide in the South, being born part of the dominating white society yet sympathizing with the black underclass. Having graduated from college she aims for a career as a writer and comes up wth the idea of recording her friends’ servants to talking about their lives. In alternating chapters we see life for women of the time in Jackson through the eyes of the three different women, particularly the difficulties faced by black women servants, but also by poor white women in a rigid social milieu. This is effectively a book about writing a book. We started our discussion by comparing attitudes towards ‘help’ in Turkey with the situation described in the book, discovering some similarities. Our American members were able to shed light on the different attitudes and behaviour towards black Americans in the South as compared with the North. Many of us appreciated the language of the novel, the sardonic humour of Miss Skeeter and the Southern black dialect of Minny and Aibileen. We all enjoyed this novel and unhesitatingly awarded it 4.5*. IWI Book Club 1 coordinator: Lesley Tahtakılıç tahtakilic@superonline.com
Martijn Leenhouts Best June 2010
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IWI MUMS ‘N KIDS MEETINGS AND PLAY GROUPS
Mums ‘n Kids Announcements
PREGNANT MUMS & MUMS WITH INFANTS 0 – 12 MONTHS
Dearest IWI Mums,
An opportunity to meet other pregnant ladies and mums of infants and to share the joys and trials of motherhood while creating a support network. A guest speaker is invited periodically to talk to the group regarding pregnancy and new parenting topics.
We want to thank all our IWI playgroup, International Pre-School and support group coordinators for all their work and energy throughout the season. Without their effort, our “Mums ‘N Kids” section would not be a success. Special thanks to Mary Tahincioğlu for orchestrating our children’s holiday parties. The children enjoyed every minute of the parties while our parents got the chance to celebrate their holidays abroad. Thank you to Julia Steils Paçacıoglu for organizing our “Pregnant Mums Groups”. We wish the best of luck to Julia with her upcoming bundle of joy. This summer we say good-bye to Jolie Türkmen and her family as they are moving back to the US. Throughout the years, Jolie has cherised and loved her work with IWI especially our “Mums ‘N Kids” section. She will miss Istanbul and her IWI sisters dearly. We happily welcome Jasmine Yüzer to our “Mums ‘N Kids” Team. Jasmine is the mother of two boys, Atilla Kaan and Batuhan, and she is full of good positive energy. For next season, we are looking for an IWI member who is interested in helping to organize our Children’s Holiday Parties including Halloween, Christmas and Easter. If you are interested to help and make lots of children happy, please contact Jasmine Yüzer at jasminebolton@hotmail.com. We wish a safe and enjoyable summer to all of our mums and their families. We have truly enjoyed meeting and working with our IWI families throughout the year. “Mums ‘N Kids” looks forward to inviting everyone this autumn to our first children’s party for next season... HALLOWEEN!!
The Mums ‘N Kids Team, 2009 - 2010 Jolie Türkmen
jolie@iwi-tr.org
0532 501 56 86
Julia Steils Paçacıoğlu
julia@fullcirclehealing.org 0537 435 55 52
Mary Tahincioğlu
littleangel1981@aol.com
0533 413 45 88
When
Every Tuesday. European side meeting until : end of June. Asian side meeting entire summer.
Time
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10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in Europe and 11 AM – 1 PM in Asia
Location
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Rotating turns at mums’ homes and prearranged places
Cost
: Free
Coordinators:
European side: Karolina Meisloch at karolina@meisloch.com or 0531 695 7887 and Andrea Karapinar at a.koziel@gmx.de or : 0533 276 0582 Asian side: Lucille Abendanon at lucille.abendanon@gmail.com or 0534 971 6584
6 – 16 MONTHS PLAYGROUP A FUN playgroup for our pre- and early walking toddlers. When
: Every Tuesday, MEETING ENTIRE SUMMER
Time
: 10 – 12 PM
Location
:
Cost
: Free
Coordinator:
:
Rotating turns at mums’ homes and prearranged places Petria Cox at petria_h@hotmail.com or 0543 783 8604
GYMBOREE “PLAY AND LEARN” CLASSES www.gymboreeturkey.com Features different weekly 45 minute classes in English based on your child’s age. CLASSES RUNNING ENTIRE SUMMER. Please call Gymboree for child age-specific schedule of classes
When/Time
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Location
: Gymboree, 4. Levent
Cost
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED “IWI MEMBER ONLY” : RATE. Includes food, beverage and free play time.
Age group
: 0 - 5 years
Coordinator:
Ms. Esra Tasar at : esratasar@gymboreeturkey.com or 0212 282 7666
** Membership of the following playgroups is limited to IWI members only. We also ask that mums attend the playgroups in person and not to send their helpers as the playgroups are for mums and their children to socialize. **
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IWI MUMS ‘N KIDS ASIAN SIDE PLAYGROUPS
“ASIAN BABIES” FOR 3 MONTHS AND UP Contact Aischa for details. MEETING ENTIRE SUMMER.
When/Time
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Location
: Pre-arranged meeting place
Cost
: Free
Coordinator
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Aischa Erten at aischa@erten.net or 0532 324 2739
“ASIAN TODDLERS” FOR 12 MONTHS AND UP When
: Every Thursday. MEETING ENTIRE SUMMER.
Time
: 3 – 5 PM
Location
: Rotating turns at mums’ homes
Cost
: Free
Coordinator:
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Agnes Verkuil at agnesverkuil@gmail.com or 0534 634 43 29
ASIAN SIDE WEEKEND PLAYGROUP Our weekend playgroup for working and non-working IWI mums who like to meet on Saturdays to socialize with their babies and toddlers. When
: Every Saturday. MEETING ENTIRE SUMMER.
Time
: Mornings or afternoons
Location
: Rotating turns at moms’ homes and outdoors
Cost
: Free
Coordinator:
: Jane Orer at janeorer@hotmail.com
CHILDREN’S SUMMER CAMPS IN ENGLISH
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL www.bis.k12.tr For information, please contact the school directly at 0212 257 3114.
EDEN’S GARDEN INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL, YENIKÖY www.edensgardenpreschool.com »» »» »» »»
GYMBOREE, 4. LEVENT www.gymboreeturkey.com »» »»
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IWI “MUMS ‘N KIDS” RESOURCE AND SUPPORT GROUPS
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS For resources and recommended specialists for children with special needs. Contact Debbie Sainte-Rose at debbiesainterose@yahoo.com or 0531 769 1368.
www.supercampturkey.com »» »»
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June 24 to July 3 Two forums: Junior Forum “Understand Yourself and Grow” for ages 11 to 13 (grades 6, 7 and 8) and Senior Forum “Master Your Future” for ages 14 to 18 (grades 9, 10, 11 and 12). Both are run by team leaders from Supercamp, USA in their original format. The camp’s goal is to arm students with powerful learning and life skills to inspire them by a positive mindset to realize their full potential. Students gain a sense of appreciation for their family, learn the importance of good character, acquire skills in creative thinking & problem solving and improve their communication skills. Each forum costs $2,650. Contact and enrollment: Call their customer service representatives at 0212 211 4130.
WOODSVIEW INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL, TARABYA www.woodsviewpreschool.com »» »» »»
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Two sessions: June 28 to July 30 and August 9 to September 3 including art, music, fitness, sports, cooking and outdoor play (including swimming for children 4 years and older). Each class has 15 students and 2 teachers. Minimum registration is 4 weeks. Lunch and snacks are included. Payments by wire transfer or cash. 20% discount for siblings and twins. 10% discount for IWI members. “Little Campers” (for 4 to 6 year olds) 10 AM to 4:30 PM: 1600 TL for 5 days per week, 1100 TL for 3 days per week. “Mini Campers” (for 2.5 to 4 year olds) 10 AM to 1 PM: 1200 TL for 5 days per week, 780 TL for 3 days per week Contact and enrollment: Mrs. Esra Tasar at esratasar@gymboreeturkey.com or 0212 282 7666 (-8251)
SUPERCAMP, ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AYAZAGA CAMPUS
ATTACHMENT PARENTING INTERNATIONAL (API) Non-profit group networking parents & professionals to help parents find the support, information & empowerment they need to form strong bonds and enduring relationships with their children. Open to parents of children up to 3 years of age. Membership is free. Contact Nilufer Devecigil at ndevecigil@hotmail.com
June 28 to August 27 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday for children 1 to 8 years of age. Register for 1 to 9 weeks of themed sessions including ecology, ceramics, recycling, sports, dance, music, cooking and book making. 450 TL for one week, 800 TL for two weeks or 1200 TL for 4 weeks (+ 8% KDV) Contact and enrollment: Ms. Kim Bayram at director@edensgardenpreschool.com or 0212 262 4302.
Begins June 14 and runs for one month from 9:30 AM to 3 PM Monday to Friday. $350 per week including lunch. Contact and enrollment: Ms. Sharon Harding at sharon@woodsviewpreschool.com or 0212 299 3906
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The IWI Spring FlingOrganisers Thanks for a job well done
This year the organizers decided that Flower power and fun goes together. Breaking with tradition a less formal evening was envisioned. Finally, on May 29th after 5 months of planning the IWI Spring Fling took place at Ghetto. Over 200 hundred guests attended and had a dazzling evening in Sixties costumes. The decorations were all sourced locally and many an hour in EminĂśnĂź was spent. All the decorations were made or painted by the team and the venue was decorated by ourselves! As Lale goes to print we are finalizing the numbers but a figure of 20 000 TL or more will be donated to our charities. Thank you very much!
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LOOKING AHEAD FOR ENGLISH SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS FOR YOUR CHILDREN? by Jolie Turkmen
The following is a list of summer camps offered in English for your children to enjoy... EDEN’S GARDEN INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL, YENIKÖY www.edensgardenpreschool.com
Offers summer camp for 1 - 8 year olds beginning June 28 until August 27. Register for 1 to 9 weeks of themed sessions including ecology, creative drama, ceramics, recycling, water play, sports, dance, music, cooking and book making. Full-day program 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday. Fees are the following: 1 week 450 TL, 2 weeks 800 TL, and 4 weeks 1200 TL (plus 8% K.D.V.) Contact and enrollment: Miss Kim Bayram director@edensgardenpreschool.com or call 0212 262 4302.
GYMBOREE, 4. LEVENT www.gymboreeturkey.com
Summer English camp begins June 28 and runs until September 3 featuring two terms: June 28 - July 30 for 5 week option and August 9 - September 3 for 4 week option. Offers art, music, fitness, sports, cooking and playing everyday with swimming (for children 4 years and older) three times per week and other outdoor activities once a week. Camp has two age groups: “Mini Campers” for 2.5 - 4 year olds and “Little Campers” for 4 - 6 year olds. Minimum registration is for 4 weeks for either full day 10 AM - 4:30 PM or half day 10 AM - 1 PM programs. Each class will have 15 children with 2 teachers. Fees are the following: Full day (4 - 6 year olds) Half Day (2.5 - 4 year olds) 1600 TL (5 days per week) 1200 TL (5 days per week) 1100 TL (3 days per week) 780 TL (3 days per week) Lunch and snack time is included. Payments by wire transfer or cash. Early registration 10% discount if received by May 31. Sibling and twin discount is 20% and IWI membership discount is 10%. Contact and enrollment: Mrs. Esra Tasar esratasar@gymboreeturkey.com or call 0212 282 7666 (- 8251).
“SUPERCAMP” AT ITU AYAZAGA CAMPUS www.supercamp.com (USA website) www.supercampturkey.com
“Supercamp” programs are run by team leaders from Supercamp, USA in their original format. These camps arm students with powerful learning and life skills to inspire them to see how great they are via new acquired strategies and positive mindsets. Participants gain a sense of appreciation for their family, learn the importance of good character, acquire skills in creative thinking and problem solving and improve their communication with others. Each forums cost $2,650. Contact and enrollment: Call their customer service representatives for additional details, enrollment and to register for an information session at 0212 211 4130.
WOODSVIEW INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL, TARABYA www.woodsviewpreschool.com
Offers 1-month summer camp options for 2 - 3 year olds and 4 - 6 year olds beginning June 14. Full-day program from 9:30 AM to 3 PM Monday - Friday. The fee is $350 per week including lunch. Contact and enrollment: Ms. Sharon Harding sharon@woodsviewpreschool.com or 0212 299 3906 More summer camp options to come in our next issue including British International School and more...
“D-KAMP” Doga Tatil Koy, Sile
www.kampdegisim.com
Kamp Degisim/D-Kamp is for ages 9 - 17 who may be overweight, underweight or just anyone who wants to become more active, and make better food choices. Residential program starts June 28th and runs until August 1st with a minimum of 10-day stay. D-Kamp educators, fitness instructors, a dietician, a visual arts instructor, and a counselor will give Campers the tools to take control over their fitness, their nutrition, their energy level and their attitude. D-Kamp is offered in Turkish. The fee is 3500 TL. Contact and Enrollment: Toprak Sunar, BootCamp Turkey CoFounder at info@kampdegisim or call 216-380-7342. For English contact Miriam Kurtsoy, PAWI’s Health and Fitness CoCoordinator, at mskurtsoy@gmail.com.
Super Camp’s Junior Forum “Understand Yourself & Grow” for grades 6 - 8 (ages 11 - 13) and Senior Forum “Master Your Future” for grades 9 - 12 (ages 14 - 18) both run from June 24 - July 3 at Istanbul Technical University’s Ayazaga Campus. These 10 days
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A young young and and dynamic dynamic International International School School in in the the heart heart of of Istanbul! Istanbul! A
MEF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MEF International School is situated in centrally located, purpose-built facilities on a 40 acre campus nestling in the hills above Ortakoy, only minutes away from the Bosphorus Straits and residential locations preferred by the expatriate community.
MEF International School, from its unique early childhood center to its fully authorized IB PYP (Primary Years Program) & IB Diploma Program in the secondary school, is structured to provide quality education to ages from 3 to 18. In addition, MEF International School is a fully authorized Cambridge International Center (CIE/CIC) offering Checkpoint in grade 8 and IGCSE in the High School. The school provides a first class English-medium international education, complemented by foreign languages (French and Spanish) as well as Host Country Studies (Turkish Language and Culture), a wide range of co-curricular activities, and community service programs. The Learning Support Team provides assistance with ESL, Learning Remediation and Enrichment and Guidance Counseling. MEF IS is a regular member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and the Near East Asia Council of Schools (NESA). To make an appointment to see the school, please call the Admissions Officer at +90 212 287 3871, or e-mail contact@mef.k12.tr. We look forward to the opportunity of showing you our school. You can also visit our website at www.mefinternationalschool.com Address: Ulus Mah. Dereboyu Cad. 34340 Ortakรถy / Istanbul
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Finding music tuition in Istanbul By Boris Kálnoky*
You've just moved to Istanbul, the kids are enrolled in school now to find them a private piano/violin/drums/harpsichord tutor, just like they had back home. But you are now in Istanbul, and you will discover that good and affordable music tuition is difficult to find. Expect to pay anywhere between 80 and over 100 TL per lesson. One good choice is the Devlet Konservatuar at Kadiköy. It is run by the Univerity of Istanbul and located at Kadiköy harbor, thus easy to reach from the European side. They have good teachers for almost any instrument and some speak English; if there is no English speaking teacher available, the conservatory will find one for you within a week or so. Lessons are 300 TL per month, per instrument. For that you get a nominal 40 minutes (in fact rather 45 to 60 min.) every weekend (pick your day and time, Friday-Sunday). Plus 4 x 40 min. "solfege". It works out to 75 TL per lesson but with the solfege (music theory) included - in Turkish, but the teachers speak English and are willing to deal with the occasional foreigner. This is a good deal for classical instruments, but not for guitar or traditional Turkish instruments - for that you will find cheaper teachers in many places. There are two ways you can cut a deal on the price: Opt for retaining the teacher without involving the middleman (the conservatory) or discard the music theory lessons. Then you will only pay 250 TL per month instead of 300. (www.istanbul.edu.tr/yuksekokullar/konservatuar/turk/orta.htm)
are at an advanced level, you may hit another snag: It is hard to come by musical scores for classical instruments, beyond beginner level. Two shops offer a very limited choice: Zuhal Müzik and Varol Müzik, both at the Tünel end of Galip Dede Street. At Zuhal, climb the stairs to the second floor. Varol specializes on making and selling violins but that doesn't mean you will find scores for violin. So what to do if you need, say, the piano part of Kabalevskis violin concerto? There is only one way - you must go to the library of one of Istanbul's conservatories and photocopy it there. Or get the teacher to do it for you if you have enrolled your kid at the conservatory. * This article was taken with permission from www.sublimeportal. com
Another way to find teachers is to visit the many small shops for musical instruments on Galip Dede street, between Tünel and Galata Tower. Most of the shop owners speak English and are musicians in their own right, and will probably be able to fix you up with a teacher. Just walk into any of the shops and ask. If you need a starting point: Try Berkant Kaya at Barok Müzik 2 (Galip Dede Cad. 64). Nice and decent guy, he teaches the traditional Turkish Baglama and the Oud, lessons come at 35 TL per hour or 50 if he comes to your house. These prices are pretty much standard for Turkish instruments and guitar, including electric guitar. If Berkant doesn't know a teacher for your particular instrument, he will know someone who knows one. His cell phone number is 0537 957 53 61 and his website is www.barokmuzik.com. Obviously, if you need not only a tutor but the instrument you want to learn, Galip Dede street is the place to go to. If your kids
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PROJECTIONS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT An important part of paediatrics is the development of babies and children. Is it not what actually distinguishes children from grownup:. The constant growth and development and the development of their nervous systems. Of course everything about child health is seen as a whole. Developmental surveillance and developmental prevention is taking a whole new shape and form in paediatric practice. In the major paediatric conferences, you can see that more and more of the meetings are allocated to behavioural and developmental topics. One reason for this is that there is more awareness about child development and early intervention and there is an increasing body of scientific studies to enlighten paediatric practitioners. Of course increasing incidence of problems like autism and ADHD and alike are important eye openers! A paediatrician needs to asses a child's development in every well child visit. We look at the child development in different domains. Recent science however shows us that those domains are very interconnected and the development in one effects the other in very many ways. First is gross motor development. This shows us how the child does the movements requiring the major muscular movements, like holding the head, sitting, walking etc.. Second is Fine motor development. This shows us how the baby/child is able to do fine movements with fingers such as pointing, colouring. Also hand eye coordination is also assessed in this domain as well. Third one is language. And, no language is not something that starts at one or two years of age. Language starts at birth with the cries and at few months with different sounds the baby makes. And to assess the language is to check them all out. The fourth category is social adaptation and it questions how the child adapts to new situations and people and how the child relates to self, objects and people. The interactions start right at birth. The last category is cognitive and it tells us how the child’s perception and processing capabilities are. How he/she solves problems etc. We can only evaluate child development in a longitudinal manner,a s cross sectional encounters may not reflect a representational picture. Also we need to look at the child's best performance, and that is usually with the family, in a nurturing situation. Looking at the family and how family interactions take place is also an important part of looking at the child's functioning. How stimulating is the environment? How nurturing are the caregivers? İs there any compounding factors such as maternal depression or stress? Is the child being restricted in any way? Is there a problem with limit setting?
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Also our view needs to take into account individual differences. The rigidity of the developmental field is leaving its place to more and more emphasis on the importance of individual differences and the child's temperamental characteristics. However to differentiate if something is an individual nuance or a problem, takes a well trained eye. There is a range of when a child needs to be developing certain skills and every child is different. However when certain things are falling a bit out of range , or certain things do look somewhat atypical, it is best to intervene instead of waiting. We make these assessments based on direct observation also on parental reports. We use more screening tests, some devised to elicit parental concerns, some about specifics of development. There is an autism screening now widely used at 18 months and 24 months. We usually clinically screen for autism long before that. Our perspective on child development is a lot wider than before. According to current evidence nature and nurture work in intertwined, convoluted ways. In order to optimize our child's development even though we do not seem to be able to change our genetic heritage (at least not yet) there are a lot of things we can do. One is to control what we can in the physical environment in the way of toxins as there is more and more evidence of environmental toxins affecting the plastic brains of children. That is from cell phones to asbestos... And the most important of course is nurture. How do we nurture our youngster, aside from giving her good, natural food. We nurture our youngster with a healthy relationship. New data show that all development is interconnected and affect is at the centre of it all. I would encourage all readers to read works of Dr. Stanley Greenspan, very distinguished child psychiatrist who is the founder of many concepts in the developmental field. (Unfortunately Dr Greenspan passed away on April 27, 2010.) Dr. Greenspan is the founder of DIR floor time model, where respecting individual differences is very important and parents make a huge difference in the development of their youngsters by applying this special technique called floor time. Child development as quoted from Dr Greenspan is a big ladder and when needs are met, when parents can join the child’s world, when they can be “here now”, when interaction becomes a joy. Great progress will be made to optimize the child's development and reaching his potential no matter where his starting point is! Have a Great Summer! Beril Bayrak Bulucu, MD
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The Power of Play By Sarah Oskay
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As children develop, play has so many different and interwoven functions. Through play children learn how to create social relationships and practice their growing cognitive skills, but most importantly, they are able to feel pleasure and joy in their actions. We only have to look at animals playing to see that play is an inbuilt and innate characteristic that brings pleasure as well as education. Indeed Brown (1994) in his extensive study of animal play reported that play “is a rehearsal for the challenges and ambiguities of life” (p.13). As adults, it can be observed that we have created our own forms of play such as taking part in sports or going out with friends, but for children the outlet for release from the pressures of daily life is through their play. Play has however long been underestimated in its effect and is often considered to be trivial, but in fact it is often “one of the strongest supports for healthy adjustment” (Van Fleet, 2004). Indeed, it is now being recognized in most preschools and kindergartens that learning through the medium of play is a very effective means of educating. Play can also be used as a tool to enhance communication between the parents and the child, to reduce any difficult behaviour and to increase a child’s self-esteem. Play is therefore be seen as a valuable insight into the child’s world since it allows the child to express herself through the most natural way that he or she can. Therefore, we as parents can understand our children more effectively if we can understand their play. If we stop for a moment and think about exactly how we play with our children, we can also learn something important. Much parent-directed play has a motive; to educate and inform. While this of course has its place in our children’s lives, it can also be important to step back from the play sometimes and allow our child to lead it which is actually a vital part of any play therapy session. Child centred play therapy can be defined as a way of enhancing family relationships “with play as the principal medium of communication” (Wilson, 2000). Basically, the therapeutic play is used to encourage the child to communicate with the adult and to enable the child to work through and express her feelings or understanding of events, in the same way that adults would talk about their problems to others. Another branch of the play therapy tree is filial play therapy which is actually unique because it involves parents as partners in the therapeutic role. Parents are usually the best placed to be able to help their children because they know their children more than anyone else and are the most important people in their children’s’ lives. This type of intervention is able to strengthen the parent-child relationship by giving the parent a much greater understanding of their child and also by providing the parent with vital skills that they can use when communicating with their child long after the sessions have finished. As Kierkegaard’s quote says “the best way to know children is by observing them play” and both play therapy and filial play therapy can certainly be useful ways to enable parents to get a first-hand view of their children’s development, growth and self-discovery, as well as helping the children to express their emotions, develop problem solving skills and make more informed choices. Sarah Oskay is an accredited play therapist and filial therapist. Mobile: 0532 623 7000 Office: 0212 246 1548 soskay@superonline.com
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THE 5 BEST THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER IN ISTANBUL By Ann Martin and Jolie Türkmen
Jolie says that although school is out for the summer, you can still stimulate your children’s sponge-like minds. It’s important to keep their brains and bodies active during the long summer break while still having fun. “Honestly, it was very difficult choosing only five but the following is my and my children Alek and Kayra’s, selection”. Ann Martin, IWI volunteering Co-ordinator writes she had the pleasure of moving to Istanbul last June with her two children who were then 3 and 6 years of age: “We knew nobody in Istanbul when we moved and we spent two months in a serviced apartment waiting for our shipment to arrive. I consulted with my friend Annette and we put together a list of our children’s our favourite things to do in Istanbul. We have mentioned ice creams a lot! ISTANBUL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
RUMELI HISARI, BEBEK TO ARNAVÜTKÖY
The children enjoyed this museum, although it was so big we did not look at all the exhibits. The Istanbul Archaeology Museum consists of three museums the Archaeological Museum (main building), Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Museum of Islamic Art (Tiled Kiosk). It houses over one million objects that represent almost all of the eras and civilizations in world history. There is small children’s section with a Trojan horse. We also enjoyed eating an ice cream in the garden café surrounded by Antiquities. After our morning at the museum we found a shady spot in Gűlhane Park for a picnic. Istanbul Arkeoloji Műzesi, Osman Hamdi Bey Yokușu, Eminőnű. Tel. 0212 520 77 42. The nearest tram stop is Gűlhane Park.
Both my children liked the small park in Bebek. We had a few picnics there and then we allowed my 3 year old daughter to indulge in one of her favourite activities. She loves to watch the Police remove illegally parked cars and then wait to see the car owner return and see their car gone! So be warned and only park in the marked bays in Bebek. It is a pleasant walk from Bebek to Arnavutkőy and there you can reward your children with an ice cream at the wonderful “Girandola Dondurma”. Towards the other side of Bebek, at Rumeli Hisari there are the remains of a wonderful castle. Keep in mind that the castle walls are high and there are no railings. I would recommend that each child will need an adult to supervise them and you need suitable clothes and shoes for clambering. There are a number of cafes near the castle that specialise in brunch, my favourites are Lokum and Sade Khave. They are incredibly busy on a Sunday morning and little less so on a Saturday.
KAHVE DÜNYASI This is Annette’s number one hit! Can't tell you how many times we have been there for chocolate fondue! This is a must for all our visitors with kids! They love it. You have lots of Kahve Dünyası in Istanbul and they all offer the chocolate fondue with either Strawberry and Banana or only Strawberry or only Banana, Very, very good! Always great as a treat after a walk. There is one close to the Grand Bazaar we use and our favourite as in our area, the big one in Kabataş. They also serve excellent coffee. www.kahvedunyasi.com
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BOSPHORUS AND FERRY RIDES, THE PRINCES ISLANDS On a really hot day it is lovely to crisscross the Bosphorus. Look at the website for ferry timetable. We like to sit on the ferry and eat Simit. I found it was fine to take a pushchair on the ferries and the staff will help you getting on and off if needed. If you buy an “akbil”, an electronic ticket and load it with money you will not have to buy any jetons, this will save you a few lira, but also save time waiting in queues, very important with young children. One suggestion is to take the ferry to Eminönü - we enjoyed going into the Spice Bazaar and nibbling Turkish Delight and eating a fish sandwich by the bridge. Another plan is to board one of many daily ferry boats leaving from Kabataş or Bostanci piers to one of the five Princes’ Islands. These islands feature green parks, playgrounds, Byzantine churches and Turkish and Greek ruins. Dress casual and rent bicycles or hire a horse carriage to tour the islands as there are no cars allowed. There are many restaurants and hotels to choose from. Each island is different with its own unique character and pace to compare and enjoy with your children. www.ido.com.tr is the website for the ferry company and you can also pick up a timetable at many of the ferry stops.
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Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles
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At Miniaturk children get to see all of Turkeys amazing historic buildings in miniature. Children feel “larger than life” at this miniature replica museum featuring miniatures of many famous monuments in Istanbul at 1/25 scale. There are three separate time periods displayed including Ottoman, Anatolia and modern-day Istanbul to compare and learn about. It is a must see place and totally culturally enhancing. It is located in Sütlüce on the banks of the Golden Horn. I think children may actually prefer seeing Aya Sofya in miniature than the real thing! You need to tell the person at the ticket office what language you speak and then use your bar-coded ticket to listen to information about the models. There is also a pleasant playground for young children, a maze, trampolines, a mini and large chess set. One of the highlights of the visit is a ride around on the “Miniaturk Express”. www.miniaturk.com.tr
Ruth Lockwood & Faruk Çiftçi Address Tel / Fax Web
: Müze Yolu No : 24/C Göreme - Turkey : +90 384 271 2400 : www.tribalcollections.net
ÖZGÜRLÜK PARKI Take the ferry to Kadıköy enjoy simit, çay or delicious orange juice on the ferry for a very reasonable price and take a taxi to Özgürlük Parkı in Kadıköy. This is a beautiful park with different playgrounds, space, restaurant, etc. www.ozgurlukparki.com
RAHIM KOÇ MUSEUM This is a fabulous museum for young children. It is called a transport museum but that does not do the museum justice. The museum does have trams, planes, buses, boats and even a submarine. It also has an olive oil factory and a planetarium and “Harry Potter” car. We have been to the museum on several occasions and still have not seen everything. My children are very regular air travellers however despite that their favourite thing at the museum was looking inside a passenger airplane. www.rmk-museum.org.tr
RIDING THE “TELEFERIK” OVER MAÇKA PARK This is something really unique, especially in winter when there is snow, you have the feeling you would go for skiing!! The Teleferik takes you from the Nisantaşi side towards the Taksim. Get off and walk towards Taksim, passing a playground. Depending on the age of the kids and the will to walk, walk down Istiklal Caddesi and visit the Galata Tower, etc. On Istiklal another great Italian ice cream shop: Gelateria Milano!
THE NEW PLACE TO GO
TO CRAFT !!!
Wet & dry felting Embroidery Watercolor & oil painting Turkish miniature painting
TURKUAZOO Istanbul’s most recent addition and children find it fascinating! Here you can get up close and personal as you watch and learn about many different types of aquatic life including some of the world’s most rare species. And don’t miss the close up views of the sharks! You watch and learn about many different types of aquatic life including some of the world’s most rare species. And don’t miss the close up views of the sharks! If you have any more ideas for keeping kids entertained over Summer please email me on anne@iwi-tr.org so the information can be shared with our members. Many thanks to Annette Winistoerfer for her contributions.
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Gsm : 0532-564-10-41 Call Irma Firuz afiruz@superonline.com Meylin arts & crafts Petunya Sok. 9A - Ferahevler
Catherine Feyzioglu Dentist French, English, Turkish Dental care, prothesis, implants, parondontology Abdi Ipekçi cad no 12 daire 5 Nişantası Tel:0212 2330627 0532 2427578 cfcatherine@yahoo.fr
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*Please check our website www.iwi-tr.org for updates to this page. If you represent a group and want your group updated or listed on these pages, e-mail esbie@iwi-tr.org. These pages are for your information only; the IWI does not accept any responsibility regarding these groups or their activities. Alcoholics Anonymous / Al-Anon
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Open AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings are held in the Union Han building on Istiklal Caddesi, Tunel, next to the Swedish Consulate at 7:00 PM every Mon-Wed-Fri. Anyone who has a desire to stop drinking or who wishes to learn about AA is welcome. Also in the Union Han building on Thursdays at 6:30, there is a closed AA meeting for women only as well as an Al-Anon meeting.
Art Lovers of Istanbul
ALl is an informal group for artists, art collectors and all art lovers living in Istanbul. It is open for any English speaker who enjoys the arts. We hold monthly meetings to share our ideas and talents. We meet to create and inspire! For more information visit www.artloversofistanbul.com or artloversofistanbul@hotmail.com
ARIT (American Research Institute of Turkey)
The Friends of ARIT Istanbul, with branches in North America and Ankara, was established to support the ARIT in Turkey and carry out its scholarly activities. The Istanbul Friends run a year-round program of tours and lectures for members and guests. Membership is open to all interested residents of Istanbul. For further information: 0212 257 81 11.
Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans An informal network of any Aussies, Kiwis and Springboks. To get on the mailing list or if you are interested in organizing a get together contact: saoznz@hotmail.com.
AWI (American Women of Istanbul)
The AWI is a social network open to Americans, Canadians and spouses of U.S. or Canadian citizens living in Istanbul. The AWI provides social programs ranging from special interest groups to charities. If you’re a newcomer to Istanbul please contact our newcomers committee so you can start to feel at home in your new country. Contact Sharon Lewis email: sharonl1951@gmail.com
British Community Council
The British Community council (founded 1942) supports ten pensioners and local charities by its fundraising events. Helpers and new members of the BCC always welcome. www.bccistanbul. org, email: chairman©bccistanbul.org or phone 0212 293 59 22 or 0533 217 12 45.
Boy Scouts I Cub Scouts
The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America is a youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. All boys in grades I - 5 (ages 6 -10) holding a foreign passport are welcome to join Cub Scouts. Older boys (ages II - 18), with foreign passports are welcome to join Boy Scouts. Activities include hiking and camping. Contact: Patricia Lasonde 0216 539 0682, email: plasonde@superonline.com or Vicki Gunay 0216 371 00 71, email: vgunay@superonline.com or mekumcu©superonline.com. www.scouting.org
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Bridge Group - All Levels
Our bridge group meets on Fridays at 11a.m. All levels of bridge players are welcome. Please contact Sandra at (212) 257-9781 or 0532-483--5319.
Chess Club
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European Chess Champion and Chess Grandmaster Ekaterina Atalik is starting a chess club. Beginners, experts, children – all levels are catered for. You can contact Ekaterinea on 0533 690 4782 or on e-mail at makacat@yandex.ru.
CHICAS - Spanish Speaking Women of Istanbul
A group open to all ladies who speak our language, or would like to practice it. We have lots of fun, hilarious Latin parties, and last but not least, cultural venues. Come on, jump on in, you won’t regret it! Contact: Ninoska Gutierrez Sierra 0533 651 35 81 , Norma Maranges 0532 314 29 34, Lorena Martinez 0533 388 63 09 e-mail: chicasestambul@yahoo.com.mx It has also an own blog: http://chicasestambul.blogspot.com/ and it’s in Facebook under “Chicas Estambul”.
Corona
Corona Istanbul welcomes you to the city! We are an informal group who want to help each other to settle into the city, explore Istanbul and make the most of our time here. We are open to English speaking ladies from any country who are looking to make new friends and who would like to discover new interests and activities or continue old interests in a new setting. Contact email: coronaistanbul@hotmail.com.
Updated! Circolo Roma
The Italian Association organizes several activities, such as rithmic gymnastic for girls, cooking classes, drawing and painting, yoga, salsa dance, Italian and Turkish conversation, sale of Italian Books, Italian Cinema and more and more. The wonderfull liberty hall can be used for private parties and conferences upon contribution. Please contact info@circoloroma.com.
Die Bruecke
DIE BRUCKE (“THE BRIDGE”) is a platform for the German speaking community. It was founded in 1989 to serve the needs of a steadily growing community. It is not a German club; it is open for everybody who speaks German. DIE BRÜCKE issues a monthly newsletter. Different gatherings, charities, information concerning everyday life, bi-national education, help with bureaucracy and immigration laws in Turkey are covered as well as assistance to newcomers. Contact:. Tel. +90 212 458 9850. Web-page: www.bruecke-istanbul.org, email: info@bruecke-istanbul.org
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Groups & Associations NVI - Dutch speaking people in Istanbul
A group of people who like to keep typical Dutch festivities alive, for people who have some sort of connection to Holland, who like to meet up with Dutch speaking people. On a monthly basis we organize a get together. Amongst the festivities we do the typical celebrations like Sinterklaas (5th of December) and Koninginnedag (queensday). For further information and details check our website www.nv-istanbul.org or contact: secretariaat@nv-istanbul.org Alice de Baar 0536 205 68 81.
Fransız Fakirhanesi - Little Sisters of the Poor Contact: Mother Philomena 0212 296 46 08.
FOCI (Friends of Contemporary Istanbul)
Working with the international community in promoting the growth and development of contemporary art, the Friends of Contemporary Istanbul aim to enrich the rising art scent in Turkey and to contribute to the cultural life of Istanbul. For further information, please contact jasmine.taranto@gmail.com. TeI: +90 532 687 78 99
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Istanbul Accueil
Welcomes French speaking newcomers in Istanbul. We publish a monthly newsletter with many activity groups (scrabble, bridge, baby groups, cooking, etc.) Our common language is French and all French speaking women are welcome! www.istanbulaccueil.org, e-mail: istaccueil@gmail.com
Ladies Tennis Group
Tennis morning for all levels, groups will be made according to level and numbers (beginners welcome lessons can be arranged). We meet each Monday morning commencing at 9am, at Enka Spor Kulubu. We are lucky to have indoor courts so can play during the wet and cold months and the cost is nominal dependent on number of participants. If you are interested to join in or want further info. Please feel free to contact me. Sara Beceren tel home 02122234827, mobile 05322168827 or email sarajbeceren@gmail.com.
Luso Brasileiro
Portuguese speaking group. Contact: lsabel ponte Gulpan 0212 669 4943 or 0532 274 1653.
Friends of India
Contact: Geetali Bajpai 0542 292 92 34 or Sonica Purl 0544711 01 23
Girls Scouts I Brownies I Daises
The Girls Scouts of the USA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Daisies (ages 5 - 6), Brownies (ages 6 - 8) and Juniors (ages 8 and above). THE IWI IS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS GROUP – please email esbie@iwi-tr.org to update this group.
Golf Group
Come and join us! We are a social group of non-professionals who play for enjoyment and exercise. We play every Thursday morning at Maslak Golf Club at 9:30 AM (weather permitting). You do not need to be a member of the club to play and a special rate has been negotiated for group members. We stay for tea/lunch after the game. Contact: Norge Reichenbach 0533 657 78 79 or email: nrbach@hotrnail.com.
InterNations
is the first international online community for people who live and work abroad. Our network is represented by more than 230 local communities all over the world. InterNations users can exchange reliable information on expat-specific topics, both on a global and a local level. The members of InterNations Istanbul meet every month at different locations. Please contact Gundula Strittmatter for information and to join our Istanbul community: gstrittmatter@internations.org, 0538 6948728 www.internations.org
The Istanbul Ottomans Rugby Club
Practice every Saturday afternoon at the Dikilitaş Spor Klubu in Beşiktaş Players of all ages (14+) and levels of fitness welcome. Please contact Emre Sapci, the President of Istanbul Ottomans Rugby Club at +90 532 236 7047 or e-mail esapci@tarsu.com.
Patchwork Group
Contact Cynthia Royce 0536 348 4086, cynthroyce@hotmail.com
PAWI (Professional American Women of Istanbul)
The Professional American Women of Istanbul, is a network of American/Canadian women and spouses of Americans/Canadians living in Istanbul. PAWI strives to empower and support members by promoting professional and personal growth. Members inspire each other to achieve and share success. PAWI meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. Each meeting features a guest speaker, and locations alternate between the European and Asian sides. Contact info@pawistanbul.com or visit www.pawistanbul.com
PCIIW
(Photography Club of Istanbul International Women) PCIIW is a group of international women with an interest in photography at all levels. We hold monthly meetings, go on monthly photo treks around Istanbul, and organize photography classes, all of which help us to discover Istanbul, make new friends, and become better photographers. Over the years we have had several exhibits. For more information contact Linda Caldwell (linda@delikiz.com) or Elaine Graham (e.graham2809@gmail.com).
International Inner Wheel, Rotary District 242
Contact Mrs. Ulkü Somer 0212 249 517, Fax: 0212 249 1502 or e-mail: selcuksomer@Superonline.com
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Groups & Associations RWG
The Russian Speaking Group provides friendship, social contact and support for Russian speaking-women from Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. All women with an interest in Slavic culture are welcomed. Large social events are organized to commemorate the Russian holiday calendar, while smaller gatherings including a mother’s group (for mothers with children 0 - 4 years old) and a dance group are held on a regular basis. Particular attention is given to developing and maintaining a warm, friendly and helpful atmosphere at all occasions. A contact network enables Russianspeaking women in Istanbul to offer advice based on local knowledge and experience. Contact Ludmina Kalimulina 0532 648 7814, meloditurkes@superonline.com or Natalia Zaporozhets, 0533 484 4513, nati@efdilokulu.com.
Scrabble Group
The scrabble Group has been meeting fortnightly on Tuesday’s for the past 25 years. Members take turns at hosting events at their home, providing light refreshments for the group. Newcomers are welcome. No specific knowledge or skill is required, besides an interest in the game and in meeting new people. Contact Waltraud Erkut 0212 265 0700.
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SWEA
(Swedish Women Educational Association) A world-wide network for Swedish or Swedish-speaking A worldwide network for Swedish or Swedish-speaking women with a chapter in Istanbul. Contact birgitta@turk.net.
Toastmasters International-Istanbul Chapter
Toastmasters is an international group whose members are interested in developing their public speaking and communications skills. It is open English speakers and the group meet approximately twice a month, usually weeknights. For information, call Jennifer Eaton Gokmen 0533 468 8477, jgokmen@expatharem.com or Mats Krause mattkrause I 969@yahoo.com.
Turkish-American University Association For information call 0212 2472188.
Union Church of Istanbul
Is an international, inter-denominational church that offers services in English. Please contact Elaine van Rensburg 0212 244 5763.
NEW! Sublime Portal
The Sublime Portal is your expat on-line community reference for all things Turkey. Here you can find a lively group of people who discuss everything about Turkey, network and organize social events. Over a 1000 members and still growing... www.sublimeportal.com
SED
(Society for the Education of Social Responsibilites) SED was founded 2001 to make a change in the way animals are treated in Turkey. SED’s mission is the enlightenment of humans for the protection of other lMng beings. SED has been a pioneer in Turkey in developing a program for the adoption of Street animals and cooperates with municipalities in order to promote humane treatment of animals. Contact Big Dog Yuli 0532 3148238, Kit Kat Rob 0542 423 0633, or Cat Lady Leyla 0555 404 3113; email: sahiplenelim@sed-tr.org or on the web at www.sed-tr.org.
Speech Bubbles
Is an international group aiming to perform high-quality Is an international group aiming to perform high-quality musical theater and donating the income to NGO’s supporting children and education. Speech Bubbles is composed of amateur and professional dancers, singers and musicians from II countries. Contact Tom Godfrey 0532 736 7702; www.speechbubbles.org
Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Looking for the support of other parents of children with special needs and additional resources for your child? Please contact Debbie L Sainte-Rose for more information at 05317691368 or debbiesainterose@yahoo.com.
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Classified Ads TURKISH LESSONS: PRIVATE AND CONVERSATIONAL
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER
For ladies and men, group or one to one lessons, at your home or workplace, from an experienced native teacher fluent in English and French. Adjustable to your needs and time schedule. Please call 0530 310 21 32 or email rbensan@superonline.com for full information.
Experienced lady with childcare. English speaking babysitter is ready to look after your child while you have some time for yourself & get out to discover the city. I have a good sense of humour and get on well with kids. Available in day time and in the evenings. References available. Please call me on 0534 654 4652 or email me at ozkanarzu@hotmail.com.
SHORT AND MEDIUM-STAY APARTMENTS IN BEYOGLU AND GALATA
Wanted: native ENGLISH, FRENCH and GERMAN speaking teachers
REMAX - RENTAL or FOR SALE:
Turkish, Plus English and French Tutoring, from Native
İstanbul! Place offers high quality apartments for short and medium-stay rental (holiday or business), in the heart of Istanbul. The properties are all in historical buildings, stylishly furnished and recently renovated, retaining original architectural features and the spirit of another age. Contact Julia Bayne www.istanbulplace.com - info@istanbulplace.com
All Turkey- + Bebek, Tarabya, Istinye, Etiler, Ulus. Property needs, the long wait-Search is over! Less time, more life! Save while enjoying la joix-de-vivre! Rental: POLAT Tarabya 5 + 1 + 2, MASHATTAN-B-5/12th Floor 170m2 3 + 1 + 3, 3000TL, International PLAZA Akatlar-Akmerkez 165m2 3 offices, $4000. Bebek Triplex 5 + 1 + 3, 250m2, 4000TL only! Etiler 3 + 1, 120m2, $917/mo. Plus ask for Oceanfront-Bosphorus Villas. (0533) 376-7774
We are looking for caring and loving native ENGLISH speaking teachers (fulltime or part-time), part-time native FRENCH speaking teachers, and part-time native GERMAN speaking teachers. Our preschools are located on both the Anatolian and European sides of Istanbul. Please send your resume to duslersatosu@hotmail.com or duslersatosu@ku.edu.tr or call Ms. Savasan at 0532 293 7134.
All 3 languages in all 3 languages plus German, LINGUIST, Licensed Conference Interpreter, Economist, Half the price all summer long at your home, 15 years experience, comp-skills, academic, business or pleasure, shopping. Taught in universities and schools, USA and Turkey, Switzerland, HALF PRICE plus travel! (0533) 376-7774.
Brand new fully furnished flat at Kemer Country residence with pool
OLDENBURGER HORSE (gelding) for sale
EYESMILE PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional Massage
140m square, 3.5 bedroom, 4m ceiling living room, all electric machines new. Alarm system installed. 2 indoor parking spaces and storage room. Also, 20m square furnished 1 room adjacent studio available at extra cost. Flat 2800 USD, Studio 500 US Contact: Gila Şeritcioğlu 0532 233 50 74
For children and family portraiture outdoors or in the studio, I will be happy to help you creating the portraits you have in mind. Also available: photographs of Istanbul, framed according to your wishes. Examples on the website, and in my studio in Zekeriyakoy. Annemieke Borrias, tel. 05633 241 1688. Email: smile@eyesmile.org www.eyesmile.org
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Due to our departure, our OLDENBURGER HORSE (gelding) is for sale. 11 years old, good character, top condition, has 4 years of jumping training in SIEC Istinye. Please call me for more information (Sjoukje Robben: 0537 453 34 79) or send an email to robben-vangils@ttmail.com.
I can come to your house: pregnant massage, cellulite massage, relaxing massage, full-body - osho rebalancing massage or wax. Call me for more information: Hatice Yildirim (Tirli) 0532 260 4118 / 0542 434 1932.
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IWI Policies & Advertising Membership
Membership is open to all women who hold a Non-Turkish passport or who are married to a foreign passport holding spouse. For application details, please visit our website www.iwi-tr.org. Membership registration is also possible at our weekly “Newcomers Meeting” held every Thursday at Coffee Talk Café, Alkent, Etiler from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Parking is available. Contact the Newcomer Coordinators held every Thursday for information and directions. You can also become a member online.
Changing Address or Lale Problems?
Don’t forget to give us your new address (postal and I or e-mail) to avoid delay in the delivery of your Lale magazine or for up-to-date IWI member information.. Contact our Membership Secretary Patricia Proz by e-mail at membership@iwi-tr.org.
Advertising
To place an advertisement please contact Advertising Editor Chrissy Güleç, 0532 491 4463 or chrissy@iwi-tr.org. Advertisements must be confirmed by Chrissy through signed contract before any payment is accepted. Classified ads are restricted to 50 words. Member cost: $25 + 18% V. A. T. / Nonmember cost $60 + 18% V. A. T. All advertising costs are payable by bank transfer. No cash payments accepted. A copy of the payment transfer (dekont) should be sent via email: chrissy@iwi-tr. org. Only paid advertisements can be included in Lale.
Payment Details
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Programs
Cancellation of a program reservation after the deadline remains fully payable. Please refer to our website www.iwi-tr. org for up to date details, last minute additions or program changes. The IWI reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient numbers. You are responsible for both you and your child’s safety and the IWI cannot accept responsibility for injury or extra cost incurred during any activity organized by the IWI, or advertised in Lale.
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