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January | February 2013

MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL

03 JANUARY FEBRUARY 2013

MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL

Contents

IWI Board Information Board Letter Neighborhood Coffee Mornings Regular Activities Join IWI Prevıous Activities X-Mas Festival Calendar Programs Announcements Other Groups & Associations Partner Offers Classified Ads Directory Policies & Advertising

2 3 4 6 9 10 12 18 19 56 58 60 61 62 64

SPONSORED ARTICLES

28 41

TimeOut Cornucopia

CHARITY

Charity

LALE FEATURES

30 34 36 38

Istanbul by Mouth The Moveable Feast Tour Seven Ways to Healthier Living Today! Balancing Act Istanbul,a Sporting City

MUMS ‘N KIDS Healthy Sense Raising Little Tree Huggers

42 50

IPWIN IPWIN

ADVERTORIAL B-fit

Law

Inheritance Rights of a Foreigner

the IWI OFFICE 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, then let them know we are open for questions every Wednesday between 10.30am and 1pm. The office address is: Adnan Saygun Cad., Öz Topuz Sok. Çamlıtepe Sitesi, No. 74 Blok C1 / D2 Ulus, Ortaköy. (Entrance to the Çamlıtepe Sitesi is opposite Ulus Park.) Map to the office is at the back of the magazine.

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Board Information

IWI Office Hours:

The IWI Board members 2012-2013

Wednesday from 10:30 AM till 1:00 PM

Address:

Chairwoman

Suzy Kaluti

chairwoman@iwi-tr.org

Vice-Chairwoman

Esbie van Heerden Ünsal

vicechairwoman@iwi-tr.org

Treasurer

POSITION AVAILABLE

treasury@iwi-tr.org

Secretary

Natalie Deutscher

secretary@iwi-tr.org

Office Manager

Karlygash Omurbayeva

officemanager@iwi-tr.org

Membership Secretary

Ayşe Turgut

membership@iwi-tr.org

Dergi Adı/Magazine Name:

Events Coordinator

Simona Zini

events@iwi-tr.org

Lale, Monthly Programme of the International Women of Istanbul

Events Coordinator

Marine Boixiere

events@iwi-tr.org

Sponsorship Coordinator

Johanna Widholm

sponsorship@iwi-tr.org

Lale

Güldehan Aysan

lale@iwi-tr.org

Lale

Charlotte Hesp

lale@iwi-tr.org

Lale

Yasemin Olcay

lale@iwi-tr.org

Advertising Coordinator

Rishya Mittal

advertising@iwi-tr.org

Charity Coordinator

Nilgün Çoruk

charity@iwi-tr.org

Programs Coordinator

Ambili Ramachandan

programs@iwi-tr.org

Neighborhood Coffee Mornings Coordinator

Nalini Narang

ncm@iwi-tr.org

Newcomers Coordinator (Europe)

Hana Danon

newcomerseurope@iwi-tr.org

Newcomers Coordinator (Europe)

Camelia Sağışman

newcomerseurope@iwi-tr.org

Newcomers Coordinator (Asia)

Petra Gönenç

newcomersasia@iwi-tr.org

Suzanne Bruns Kaluti

Newcomers Programs

Ayşe Yücel

newcomersprograms@iwi-tr.org

Adresi/Address:

Mum’s N’ Kids

Molly Grünberg

mumsnkids@iwi-tr.org

Badur Boğaziçi Evleri No. 3/5 Özden Sokak Nispetiye Caddesi Etiler, Istanbul Tel: 0212 287 45 57

IPWIN Coordinator

Lavinia Lorenzen

ipwin@iwi-tr.org

IPWIN Coordinator

Katharina Omar

ipwin@iwi-tr.org

Liasion Officer

Ebru Demirel

liasion@iwi-tr.org

Charity

Angela Kuzucu

angela@iwi-tr.org

Lale

Johanna Widholm

johanna@iwi-tr.org

Events

Nevra Seggie

events@iwi-tr.org

Yayın Türü/Issue Type:

Events

Céline Blin

events@iwi-tr.org

Yerel Süreli

Website

Esbie van Heerden Ünsal

esbie@iwi-tr.org

Programs

Ambili Ramachandran

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Tasarım/Design:

Programs

Derryn Snowdon

derryn@iwi-tr.org

Marlet Advertising Studios www.marlet.com.tr +90 216 386 32 16

Newcomers

Jo Bradley

newcomerseurope@iwi-tr.org

Newcomers Programs

Kim Francis

newcomersprograms@iwi-tr.org

Neighborhood Coffee Mornings

Christina Turk

christinaturk@ttn.net

Book Club 1

Lesley Tahtakılıç

tahtakilic@superonline.com

Book Club 2

Mary Akgüner

mary.akguner@gmail.com

Istanbul@Night

Charlotte Hesp

istanbulatnight@iwi-tr.org

Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Çamlıtepe Sitesi No:74 Blok C1 / D2 Ulus Ortaköy Istanbul – TURKEY Telephone: 0212 287 35 71 www.iwi-tr.org

Yayını Yapan/Publisher: IWI International Women of Istanbul, Dernek Kod: 34-64/027

İrtibat Adresi/Address: Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Çamlıtepe Sitesi No:74 Blok C1 / D2 Ulus Ortaköy Istanbul – TURKEY

İmtiyaz Sahibi/Licensee:

Sorumlu Yazı İşleri Müdürü/ Responsible Editor: Laily Neyzi

Adresi/Address: Kemerburgaz Mesa Evleri, Lavanta 7, D:9, 34075 Göktürk, Istanbul

Matbaa/Printer: Marlet Print Solutions www.marlet.com.tr +90 216 386 32 16

The Team members 2012-2013

Basım Tarihi: 15.01.2013 Sayı: 62

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Board Letter

season of change...

Dear IWI members, s we change from one year to another, I would like to consider what big changes the IWI has seen in 2012. In this year the board has made a decision to make a huge change to the concept of the “Christmas Bazaar” to change it to the brand new “IWI Christmas Festival”. Once a decision is made to implement a big change, at some level there is a feeling of relief and enthusiasm that something is going to change and not continue as before. Whether the past is perceived positively or negatively, there is still a feeling of anticipation and possibly excitement, at the prospect of improvement. On another level, there is the knowledge that old way of doing thing are tried and trusted and a natural apprehension of change. Thus, with great anticipation mixed with a good dose of fear we prepared the new “Christmas Festival”.

First and foremost, our “agents of change” were the extremely competent IWI Events team comprising Marine Boixiere, Simona Zini and Nevra Seggie. They had the daunting task transforming the bazaar to a joyful festival at the new and exclusive venue of the Grand Hyatt. We were very warmly welcomed by Jan Peter van der Ree, the General Manager of the hotel and his competent team. We would like to especial thank the hotel for its flexible attitude and help in realizing our dream of making the festival into a smaller and more family oriented event. Our Sponsorship Coordinator, Johanna Widholm, started since before the summer to contact sponsors for prizes and lottery items and as always the famous lottery caused a lot of excitement. We would also like to thank our numerous and loyal sponsors. Each and everyone who has visited, helped to organize, donated or volunteered at the Christmas Festival are appreciated. There are also many non-members who have helped us succeed and if we do not always succeed in thanking you personally we would like you to know that have again exceeded our expectations as regards to fundraising and your contribution whether big or small counts towards projects to provide relief to those less fortunate.

Our brand new website awaits you... Please explore and enjoy it and if you have an interesting blog or internet venture, let us know!

Over the month of December you may have noticed that we have a brand new website. We have worked for over 6 months on this project and like all changes it will take some getting used to, but we hope you will enjoy and explore all it has to offer. We would like to know more about our members’ interests and activities. If you have an interesting blog or internet venture, let us know. We would also like help with updating our sections about life in Istanbul. At this time of change into the New Year, I would like to invite you to share your opinions on how the IWI should adapt to changing times or changing needs from our valued members. Please contact us with your suggestions. In one shape or another, the IWI has been around for nearly 40 years now and your ideas on what opportunities await us in 2013 are very welcome. Happy New Year! Esbie van Heerden – Ünsal IWI Vice Chairwoman esbie@iwi-tr.org

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NEIGHBOURHOOD COFFEE MORNINGS

Nalini Narang

neighbourhood coffee morning roundup

We hope you all enjoyed the Christmas Festival. Well, what a start to the Festive Season! One of the highlights of the Christmas Festival was the baking competition amongst our different Neighbourhood Coffee Groups, with 17 entries! Well done to each of you who participated, whether alone or together with your groups.

2nd Prize (shared) Apple n’ Date Cake - Kadıköy Group made by Jan Gray Apple Cinnamon Cake - Yeşilköy Group made by Natalie Deutscher (Both were equally good so the judges decided to give the prize to both of them) 3rd Prize

And special mention to Derryn Snowdon and Natalie Deutscher who had not one but two entries! And to Houda El Haimeur for her cupcake tower! I must also say thank you to the four judges we had, who took nearly 40 minutes to deliberate and decide; so you can imagine how good each of the entries were. Our very professional and imminent panel of judges consisted of: Mr Savas Aydemir, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel, Sultanahmet Mr Adil Cakici, Pastry Chef, Four Seasons Hotel, Sultanahmet Ms Sam Cook - IWI member Mr Giraud Fabrice, Head Chef, Shangri-La Hotel. The judges decided the top 3 winning entries based on decoration as well as taste. Here they are:

Christmas Cupcakes - Tarabya Group made by Denise and Yasemin with a little help from their mothers. Denise is 8 years old and Yasemin is 6 years old. Fantastic effort girls! Each of our 1st and 2nd prize winners received a Brunch Voucher for Bloom Restaurant, Ortaköy. Denise and Yasemin were given vouchers for an upcoming show “Aladdin”. Enjoy ladies and congratulations! The other notable mentions are - Patrizia (Tarabya), Sadia (Levent), Pelin (Besiktaş), Julia Senol, Mirielle, Ines Picanco (Tarabya), Joy and friends (Nişantaşı), Rabiya (Levent). A big thank you for participating.

1st Prize The Gingerbread House - Ulus Group made by Christina Turk, Andrea Karapinar, Beatrix Dietrich and Katharina Schilk. (No surprises there for those of you who saw this amazing Gingerbread House)

Our next NCM will be on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013. Have a wonderful Festive Season and Happy New Year!

Nalini Narang, Neighbourhood Coffee Morning Coordinator

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NEIGHBOURHOOD COFFEE MORNINGS

AREA

NEIGHBORHOOD

COORDINATOR

PHONE

MAIL

Area A

Etiler

Marilyn Milligan

05386180123

marilyn.milligan@bridge-tci.com

Area B

Tarabya

Debbie Sainte-Rose

05317691368

debbiesainterose@yahoo.com

Area C

Akatlar Ulus

Christina Turk

05322425716

christinaturk@tnn.net

Area D

Arnavutköy Bebek Rumeli Hisarı

Baltalimanı Maslak

Area Coordinator’s position vacant. Please contact Nalini Narang urgently.

Area E

Ortaköy Levazım

Balmumcu

Carmen Rosello

05376172993

croselman@hotmail.es

Area F

Beşiktaş Levent

Hana Moualla

05318747479

hanamoualla@hotmail.com

Area G

Nişantaşı Osmanbey Şişli/Fulya Gayretepe

Melisa Sunay Bereket

05323421326

melisa@netone.com.tr

Area H

Yeniköy İstinye

Hanne Knudsen

05337760611

knudsen_hanne@hotmail.com

Area I

Emirgan Sariyer

Dany Bosseler

05335426182

dbosseler@gmail.com

Area J

Zekiriyaköy Kilyos/ Uskumruköy

Julia Gunn

05335272728

juliagunn@hotmail.com

Area K

Kemer Göktürk

Fernanda E.Machado

05419619671

mora_fernanda@hotmail.com

Area L

Beyoğlu Taksim/Tünel Sultanahmet Harbiye Tepebaşı Fatih

Gümüşsuyu Eyüp Cihangir Topağacı Gaziosmanpaşa Kabataş

Melisa Sunay Bereket

05323421326

melisa@netone.com.tr

Area M

Maltepe Kadiköy Moda Üsküdar Ataşehir

artal K Ömerli Kandilli Polonezkoy

Lynn Nish Jan Grey

05342558913

lynnish@yahoo.com grays@ttmail.com

Area O

Ümraniye Çekmeköy Beykoz Çengelköy Anadolu Hisarı

Beylerbeyi Kanlıca Küçükyalı Salacak Tuzla

Valerie Çelebi

05322348282

valericelebi@superonline.com

Area P

Büyükçekmece Kücükçekmece Hadımköy Bakırköy Ataköy Yeşilköy Yeşilyurt Bahçeköy

Bahçelievler Güneşli Yenibosna Beylikdüzü Halkali Bahceşehir Bağcılar Esenyurt

Natalie Vaatz Deutscher

05347872788

nvaatz@gmail.com

Area Y

Caddebostan Fenerbahçe Bostancı Erenköy Kalamış Suadiye

alideçeşme V Göztepe Bakkalköy Çiftehavuzlar Şaşkınbakkal Küçük Bakkalköy

These members are requested to attend their Newcomers Coffee mornings in Erenköy at Café Cadde every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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Esentepe Tepebaşı Teşvikiye/Maçka

Büyükdere

ıwı regular activities

Café Meet in Alkent - Now meeting twice a month!

Asian Coffee Mornings in Erenköy

Our popular bi-weekly meeting spot in Etiler welcomes you anytime between 12 noon and 2 pm for lunch, coffee and a friendly chat. Camellia, Jo and Hana, our newcomer coordinators, will be there to greet you with a smile and introduce you to the other members. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that we now regularly meet at CAFE CADDE in Erenköy. Meet new members, establish new friendships or renew existing ones in İstanbul. Please note that Cafe Cadde offers 10% discount and free coffee/tea for IWI members!

cel ? Are You a Newcomer announce that IWI members Ayşe Yü ch The IWI is happy tohold special programs for newcomers ea and Kim Francis will the calendar for details! month. Please check

Date

: See Calendar for details

Time

Venue

: Meet Café (Nunyo Café)

Cost

: Pay as you order

Meeting Place

: Tepecik Yolu, Alken Sitesi, Etiler

Reservations

: Not required

Contact Details

Camellia Sağışman 0532 236 97 55 : Hana Danon 0532 213 31 51 Jo Bradly 05385111948

12 noon to 2pm (Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month – see calendar for details)

Date

See Calendar for details

Time

11am-1.30pm (every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month – see calendar for details

Venue

Cafe Cadde, Erenköy

Cost

Pay as you order

Meeting Place

Bağdat Caddesi, Cafe Cadde, Erenköy

Reservations

Not required

Contact details

Petra Gönenç 0532 275 42 19

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ıwı regular activities

ART CLUB Experiment with your creativity. Are you an artist or craftsperson? The IWI welcomes workshops help by members. E-mail esbie@iwi-tr.org if you would like to share your talents with us!

BOOK CLUB The IWI has 2 Book Clubs running. E-mail Mary Akgüner at mary.akguner@gmail.com to become a member of Book Club 2. Leslie Tahtakiliç is the contact for Book Club 1 but it is currently over-subscribed.

IWI CHESS CLUB Once a month, IWI members will get the opportunity to learn to play chess or to improve their chess skills free of charge with Woman Chess Grand Master and 2006 European Champion Ekaterina Atalik. Children from the age of five are welcome. Reserve directly with Ekaterina at makacat@yandex.ru or 05336904782. In January chess meetıng wıll take place on the 20th at 5.00 pm.

IPWIN First Wednesday These informal get-togethers are an opportunity to meet other professional women to explore new ideas, share tips, information and to make new friends in a relaxed environment. Come for drinks or dinner – everyone is responsible for their own bill and pays for what they order. A space is reserved exclusively for IPWIN. Date: the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm Venue: Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, Mete Cd. No 34, Taksim, www.gezibosphorus.com RSVP: ipwin@iwi-tr.org NEIGHBOURHOOD COFFEE MORNINGS Everyone is automatically a part of their Neighbourhood Coffee Mornings (NCMs) which meet on the second Wednesday of the month between 10:30 – 12:30. Please be on the lookout for e-mails from your area coordinator for the location of your NCM. For more information contact: Nalini Narang, Neighbourhood Coffee Mornings Coordinator at 0554 861 8058 or nalini@iwi-tr.org.

IWI TENNIS CLUB NEW! If you enjoy playing tennis please join our group. The IWI Tennis Group is now up and running and takes place at Torch Tennis in Tarabya. If you are interested in joining please contact Pervin with your name, telephone number and email address. Teams are based on skill level and we welcome all players from beginners to intermediate and advanced. Contact: pervinleenhouts@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY The photo club is a group of international members whose skill levels vary from the very basic to semi-professional, but who all share the desire to capture the world in a photograph and to explore Istanbul while doing so. The group discussion includes all current event information, bi-weekly photo challenges, tips & tricks, and general photography topics. For more information, contact Jennifer Gürcüoğlu at photoclubofistanbul@gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS The IWI office hours are on Wednesdays from 10:30 - 1:00. Our new office is nice and bright and has a lovely garden. Feel free to drop in for a chat or if you have any questions. The address is: Ahmet Adnan Saygun Caddesi No 74, Çamlitepe Sitesi Block C1/D2, Ulus 34347. Telephone: 0212 287 3571 If you are interested in coordinating the Tennis or Movie Club, or are interested in forming a new club, please contact programs@iwi-tr.org

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Join the IWI Board & IWI Teams!

Do you want to meet people from all over the world and join a fun team? Do you want to sharpen your professional skills? Do you want to learn a completely new skill? Do you have some extra time on your hands? Do you have excellent people skills?

f you answered yes to any of the questions above we have a place for you on the IWI board. Whether you would like to help a little or would like to play a more professional role, we would like to speak to you! We can offer you support in undertaking a new role and learning new skills. There is no need for you to have a gap in your CV and you can gain valuable experience while you are in Istanbul.

Please contact chairwoman@iwi-tr.org for more information.

Positions for the 2012/2013 season include: IWI Leadership:

Treasury/Finance (2013):

• • •

Motivation and management of a diverse team Planning and policy Liaison with members and local community

preparation of budget pre-accountıng managment of IWI daily financial affairs

Event Management:

Programs and Activities

• •

Christmas Festival team Spring Ball team

Creating exciting programs Neighbourhood coffee morning coordinators

prevıous activities

Xmas Lunch MENU About 60 members and guests joined us for our traditional Christmas Lunch at the newly opened Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. This hotel is set to become one of the most impressive hotels in Istanbul and mainly serving business clientele, it also boasts a top restaurant where chef Tarkan Özdemir serves food that is a combination of Turkish cuisine with influences from the Mediterranean, Italy and the FarEast. The hotel has become known for its contemporary design by world renowned interior designer Sinan Kafadar; it is said that he took inspiration from Istanbul’s inspiring and culturally diverse atmosphere.

Starter Lavender honey glazed tangerines, goat cheese and fresh herb salad with pomegranate vinaigrette

The chefs of Le Méridien prepared a special menu and we enjoyed seeing so many members there during this festive lunch! We started of with a glass of Glüwein and also enjoyed a lottery where a quite a few lucky winners went home with great prizes. To start the season of gift giving early, we also each received a gift bag with compliments from the IWI.

Glühwein, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee or selection of tea, petit fours

Main course Spinach and nut filled turkey breast with cranberry-merlot sauce Desert Christmas spiced warm apple and chestnut strudel with red wine-butter ice cream

Wine • Barbare Rose for first course • Barbare Sauvignon Blanc for the main course • Tatlı Sert-narince for dessert • Gluhwine for aperitifs

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ıwı chrıstmas festıval

Christmas celebrations, IWI style... with a little difference.

Charlotte Hesp

t is safe to say, the 2012 Christmas Festival was truly one to remember and a great success! With a number of changes from the previous format, not least it taking place on the weekend, in a different venue and with a fewer number of tickets available, nothing was guaranteed. But all expectations were surpassed thanks in no small part to all of our dedicated volunteers, from the IWI Events and Sponsorship teams, to the boy Scouts and other non-members tirelessly working throughout the day. The Festival represents one of our most important events of the year and a vital opportunity to raise much-needed funds for our chosen charities.

The national stalls, which have been a permanent fixture of the Christmas Festival, turned out in force, selling their delicious, creative and hugely popular goods. All of those who took part and helped raise vital funds are sincerely appreciated. A special thanks should also go to the Dutch stall, which once again raised the most amount of money of all the national stalls – keep up the great work! This year we had a range of activities for kids for the first time, which proved to be hugely popular... judging by the screams and giggles coming from the kids’ room! Many busy Mums and other volunteers made this a fun, accident-free and joyful event, which is surely set to become a regular Festival feature.

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X-mas FESTIVAL

The baking contest was a high point early in the day and congratulations must again go to the Ulus Ladies’ Group (Christina, Andrea, Beatrix and Katharina) who won with their impressive gingerbread house. Congratulations also to Natalie Deutscher (Yesilkoy) for her apple and cinnamon cake and Jan Gray (Kadikoy) for her apple and date cake, both winning joint second prize; and Denise and Yasemin (Tarabya) who came in third with their delicious cupcakes, not forgetting they are only 8 and 6 years old. Watch out ladies... Natalie’s apple and cinnamon recipe can be found in this edition and hopefully more of the winning recipes in future editions.

The Turkish coffee and accompanying fortune teller, provided by EFINST, proved incredibly popular. Thankfully most people walked away with a smile on their face. The mistletoe stand added some romance and love to the proceedings, whilst the tombola ensured no one walked away empty handed. Similarly, the lottery had a number of winners for some great prizes, many of whom have yet to collect their winnings! Do come by the office during open hours (Wednesdays, 10.30am-1.00pm) to collect these. Delicious and seasonal gulwein was a great accompaniment to the festive cheer of the choir, who each year mark the undeniable beginning of the festive period. Leaving you with a few ‘fun facts’ on the Christmas Festival 2012: • • • • • • • • • • •

1937 tickets sold 21 commercial tables 6 national groups represented 6 IWI tables 7 different restaurants feeding the crowds 3 different charities Over 150 volunteers 4 days spent building the winning gingerbread house 60 donations to the bakery stall 2000 boxes of tea handed out by 12 boy scouts, the youngest being 6 years old! Countless kisses shared at the mistletoe stand...x

There are of course so many more contributions, stalls, volunteers and donations than can possibly be mentioned here, without which the Christmas Festival would not be what it is. Your efforts are truly appreciated more than you can imagine. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

*Thanks to Josh Sterrett, Jo Bradley, Charlotte Marshall, Nancy Habbas and Shannon Vogelaar for the excellent photos.

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IWI

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

1 2nd r e b m e , Dec Sunday D at GRAN

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5 pm 11 am to

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F o r i n f o : christmasfest ival@iwi-tr.o rg

X-mas festÄąval

letters to the noth pole... The festive season is the best time of the year for kids, when they have so much fun writing letters to santa. Here are a few examples we managed to get our hands on at the IWI Christmas Festivalâ&#x20AC;Ś

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a prize winning taste...

X-mas festÄąval

try out this winning recipe by Natalie Deutscher, which won joint second prize at the iwi christmas festival baking contest

Apple Apple Cinnamon Cinnamon Cake Cake by Natalie Deutscher

Ingredients:

How to make it:

200 g soft butter 150 g sugar 3 eggs (L) 150 g flour 50 g corn starch 1â &#x201E;2 teaspoon baking powder 3-4 apples Butter to line the baking tin Cinnamon and brown sugar Almond flakes Powder sugar

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease the baking tin Beat the butter and sugar until it is thick and creamy Gradually beat in the eggs one by one Sift the flour, corn starch and baking powder and stir into the dough for a short time. Put the dough in the baking tin. 2. Peel and de-seed the apples. Cut into wedges (1 apple = 8 wedges). Place on top of the dough and push them slightly into the dough. 3. Sprinkle the cake with almond flakes, cinnamon and brown sugar. 4. Bake in the oven the middle of the oven (for fan oven160 degrees) for approx. 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Turn out of the tin, let it cool, then sprinkle on a little bit of powder sugar.

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Enjoy! 17

Calendar / 2013 Programs Regular Activitices Mums’n Kids IPWIN National Holidays

JANUARY

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

9 NCM

10 IPWIN EVENT Nutritional Therapy

15 Asian Coffee Morning; Playgroup at Happy Nest

17 Alkent Coffee Morning Taste of Sri Lanka

23 IPWIN Special Event – New Years’ Resolutions

30 Lunch at Çiya, Kadiköy

‘Taste of Sri Lanka’; Istanbul@night

FEBRUARY

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Asian Coffee Morning

IPWIN Event

Alkent Coffee Morning

‘Healthy Turkish Dishes’

Mums’N Kids Valentines Cookie Party

NCM

Asian Coffee Morning

Shopping at eh Grand Bazaar

Alkent Coffee Morning

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drinks withmums friends ‘n kids

coffee healthy dishes

international tastes grand bazaar

coffee mornings

IWImums programs ‘n kids valentine’s day... drinks with friends istanbul@nite grand bazaar IWI ncm coffeevalentine’s IWI day... istanbul drinks with friends mums ‘n kids istanbul@nite healthy dishes international tastes

istanbul@nite mums ‘n kids

drinks with friends

grand bazaar

IWI programs

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coffee mornings valentine’s day...

IWI programs

valentine’s day... healthy dishes mums ‘n kids valentine’s day... IWI programs grand bazaar healthy dishes drinks with friends

international tastes

ncm

programs

Play Group Meeting at Happy Nest

Cooking with Kuraishini Hearth A Taste of Sri Lanka

In January, Happy Nest has invited our playgroups to come and check out what they are offering for children in the Etiler/Bebek area. They offer many classes such as ceramics, drama and theater, modern dance, art and crafts and many more.

Feast your eyes and tease your taste buds during the preparation and presentation of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! Learn about and enjoy traditional Sri Lankan food in Kuraishini’s home in the little village of Ortaköy in Istanbul with demonstrations of traditional Sri Lankan cooking. Kuraishini has lived in Japan, Vietnam, and China and is currently living in Turkey. She is well known for her cooking demonstrations in all these countries in addition to her other instructional classes of sewing, arts and crafts, ribbon embroidery, mosaic design and baking.

They will be hosting our 0-12 month playgroup as well as our 12-24 month playgroup. We will be able to enjoy their beautiful facility for the children. They will provide an arts and craft activity for the mums and kids to do together. They will also provide tea, coffee and cookies for the mums. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy this lovely new studio for children.

The IWI are inviting you to join Kuraishini on Thursday, 24th January for one of her cooking classes as she shows us how to make the following delicious dishes: Chicken Curry, Vegetable Curry (Pumpkin, cabbage or beans) Fish patties (baked), Fried rice and Date cake. Sri Lankan tea and Red Wine will be served with the lunch The menu offers everything from seafood fare to fantastic spicy offerings and much more...You’ll get to see Kuraishini’s expert preparation, sample and enjoy the food and take home menus and recipes. Sri Lankan fare is exciting, exotic and easy to prepare! So what are you waiting for?

Date

15th January 2013, for the 0-12 month Play group / 22nd January for the 12-24 month Play group

Time

10:00am

Venue

Happy Nest

Cost

Free

Please contact Katharina Meyer at katharinamayer2011@gmail.com if you would like to reserve for the 0-12 month play group OR Flori at Floriwori@yahoo.com if you would like to reserve for the 12-24 month playgroup.

Reservations

Deadline

Please let Katharina or Flori know by the day before the event.

Date

24th January 2013, Thursday

Time

10:00am - 2:30pm

Venue

Ortaköy

Cost

70 TL per person

Maximum Participants

8 ladies per lesson

Reservations

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Deadline

18th January 2013, Friday

Person to Contact

Ayşe Yücel

Contact Details

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Please note CANCELLATION of the attendance after the RESERVATION DEADLINE or NO SHOW is chargeable in full. For non-members the cost of this programme is an additional 20 TL.

January | February 2013

programs

Enjoy a Lunch Time Affair at Çiya in Kadıköy

Healthy Turkish Dishes for the Home Cook

The IWI invite both new and older members to a wonderful dining experience at Çiya Restaurant on the Asian side of Istanbul in Kadıköy, one of the most famous restaurants offering Turkish cuisine from regions all over Turkey. This amazing restaurant, which was featured in the New York Times, comes highly recommended!

While in Istanbul why not take the time to learn some delicious Turkish recipes which you can share with your friends and family when you return home?

New York Times Review – “For those who don’t have a Turkish grandfather to cook traditional dishes, there’s Musa Dağdeviren, the Turkish-Kurdish proprietor of this restaurant. A culinary Indiana Jones, he gathers gustatory secrets from remote provinces and serves a menu that may include ezo gelin (lentil soup with oregano and red pepper), Diyarbakır güvec (a savory stew of lamb, tomatoes and soft eggplant) and kuru sebze dolması (eggplant stuffed with rice and lamb). He is also a Midas of fruits, transforming them into golden juices (tamarind, anyone?) and desserts such as candied pumpkin slices. The menu is in Turkish, so take a Turkish friend or make one at the restaurant.” Come join Ayşe Yücel and enjoy a culinary experience you will never forget. Everyone is welcome!

The IWI’s very own Gourmet Guru, Ayşe Yücel, will once again be giving a Turkish cooking demonstration in her inviting kitchen for all those ladies who wish to learn more about Turkish cuisine and its intriguing flavors. Recipes will be provided for you to keep and the group will enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the lesson. Come with your own group or meet new people in the class. The class size, ranging from 10 to 15, allows for each person to actively participate in the food preparation. Menu: Wedding Soup (Düğün çorbası), Stuffed Eggplant with ground beef (Karnıyarık), Tomato Rice (Domatesli Pilav), Yoghurt, garlic & cucumber (Caçık) and Zucchini Fritters (Mücver) Dessert: Tel Kadayıf Turkish cuisine is a reflection of a rich cultural and historical heritage. With an emphasis on seasonal freshness, delicately flavored with unique spices, healthy Turkish food is a feast for all your senses. The IWI invites you to please join Ayşe in the comfort of her home in Yeniköy as she shares delicious and easy to prepare Turkish recipes inspired by her roots.

Date

30th January 2013, Wednesday

Time

Meet at the ferry at 11:45am - 12:00pm

Venue

Çiya Sofrası, Güneşlibahçe Sokak 43, Kadıköy, Istanbul

Meeting Point

Beşiktaş ferry port (Beşiktaş vapur iskelesi) where the boats leave for Kadıköy

Date

8th February 2013, Friday

Time

10:30am

Ayşe Yücel’s home in Yeniköy

Cost

Approximately 35 – 45 TL (according to what you order)

Venue Cost

75 TL per person (cash only)

Reservations

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Reservations

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Deadline

26th January 2013, Saturday

Deadline

4th February 2013, Monday

Person to Contact

Ayşe Yücel

Person to Contact

Ayşe Yücel

Contact Details

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Contact Details

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Please note CANCELLATION of the attendance after the RESERVATION DEADLINE or NO SHOW is chargeable in full. For non-members the cost of this programme is an additional 20 TL.

January | February 2013

programs

Mums-N-Kids Valentine’s Day Party

Kapalıçarşı: A Shoppers Paradise Under one Roof

Please come and join in the fun with Mums-N-Kids as we celebrate Valentine’s Day.

A leisurely day spent exploring the bazaar, sitting in one of the cafés and watching the crowds pass by, or bargaining for purchases is one of the best ways to recapture the romantic atmosphere of old Istanbul. Over the centuries travelers to Istanbul have found the exotic atmosphere of this great bazaar, a miniature city within a city, irresistible!

We will celebrate the special day by throwing a Valentine cookie party at Elite Celebrations in Tarabya for the young children ages 2-6. There will be cookie baking and decorating, lots of games and even a piñata. Come celebrate with your friends and loved ones during this special time.

The Grand Bazaar is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spices, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry, silk scarves and much more. Here the most valuable items and antiques were to be found in the past, and still are today, including copperware, amber prayer beads, inlaid weapons, icons, motherof-pearl mirrors, water pipes, walking sticks, watches and clocks, candlesticks, old coins and silver and gold jewelry set with coral and turquoise. Newcomers and everyone are invited to enjoy a fun day at the Bazaar, joining Ayşe Yücel in learning how to bargain the Turkish way. James Bond destinations that are licensed to thrill all shoppers!

Date

9th February 2013, Saturday

Time

10:00am to 12:30pm

Elite Celebrations by Woodsview International Preschool

Venue Cost Reservations

Date

20th February 2013, Wednesday

Time

11:00am

40TL per child/ second child for 30TL, 50TL if the parents would like to stay for coffee, tea & cake

Meeting Place

Çemberlitaş Tram Station (near the Burnt Column)

Cost

Free

via email or phone

Reservations

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Deadline

9th February 2013, Friday

Deadline

16th February 2013, Saturday

Person to Contact

Molly Grunberg

Person to Contact

Ayşe Yücel

Contact Details

mumsnkids@iwi-tr.org or 0532-638-4028

Contact Details

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Please note CANCELLATION of the attendance after the RESERVATION DEADLINE or NO SHOW is chargeable in full. For non members the cost of this programme is an additional 20 TL.

January | February 2013

istanbul@night Istanbul@night offers a regular opportunity for IWI members and friends, to get together and enjoy a few drinks in a fun, new and interesting spot in the city

veryone is welcome for a relaxed and sociable evening to enjoy some of the best Istanbul has to offer.

The next Istanbul@night event will take place on 24th January 2013, Thursday, at Frankie in Nisantisi. There is no cost to attending, just come along and pay for what you drink. Our only request is that you email istanbulatnight@iwi-tr.org to let us know if you will be attending and how many guests you will bring with you. If we can get accurate numbers then we can secure the best places and the best prices for you!

Located on the roof of the Sofa Hotel, Frankie Istanbul offers an elegant and vibrant ambiance in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of Istanbul. A stylish bar, lounge area with daily performances from international musicians and DJs, as well as over 60 wines available by the glass. Perfect for an evening of drinks with friends.

January | February 2013

CHARITY

CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS IWI SUPPORT Thanks to the efforts of our members, the IWI supports a number of charities each year, either financially, by finding volunteers, or both. Here is a little more information on some of the charities the IWI has a relationship with.

Pink Angels IWI volunteers are running a play area for children suffering from leukemia in the SSK Okmeydani Hospital. Volunteers needed , please contact Angela Kuzucu.

IZEV Foundation for education and support for mentally challenged people. In 2012, IWI financed swimming lessons for the children.

HADD ( Hisar Anadolu Destek Derneği) Aims to improve the socio-economic means and preserve the skills of young women living in Van who were forced to migrate from their villages. Support has been given for the construction of a workshop in Van. An opening ceremony of the workshop to be held on December 20, 2012 in Van.

Europa Donna A European Breast Cancer Coalition. IWI supported a breast cancer awareness Project for high school students in Turkey with the intent of forwarding this to the student’s mothers.

Bomonti The Elderly home in Bomonti run by the Little Sisters of the Poor are undertaking a massive renovation project to upgrade their accommodation to European standards as required by the Turkish government. Yöret Vakfı An educational organization which trains and counsels teachers. IWI has contributed to the SMART project, a summer art school for disadvantaged children. Mavi Kalem A social assistance and charity organization. This past season IWI supported the Girls Club. Participants will take part in educational gatherings focusing on women’s health and women rights, activities for developing self-respect and social activities. Darüşşafaka Community Darussafaka aims to provide “equal educational opportunity” for children who are without parents and financial stability. IWI could help with language skills and on-going projects that the children are preparing.

If interested in volunteering, please contact Nilgün Çoruk charity@iwi-tr.org

January | February 2013

CHARITY

Bomonti-Little Sisters of the Poor

he elderly home, located in Bomonti, is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. As required by Turkish law, the home must upgrade their accommodation for the elderly to European standards. Last season the IWI contributed funds for the renovation of bedrooms. This year, the home will start to renovate the kitchen, change the windows and add blinds for 20 bedrooms. They will need support in order to accomplish their goals. IWI will continue to contribute for the upcoming year. Also, Bomonti needs volunteers to help out during meal times, socializing with the residents, reading to them, assisting with grooming and sewing skills would be very much appreciated. On December 1, 2012, Bomonti had their fund raising fair. The next one is planned for May 2013 and volunteers are needed, both physically and for the collection of second-hand goods and clothes.

January | February 2013

IPWIN

Lavinia Ganga & Katharina Omar*

memorable

a season opening!

With 2012 full of many successful events, we are excited to organise many interesting new events for our get-togethers in 2013.

he IPWIN season opening event on the 22nd October, kindly hosted by the British Consul-General, turned out to be a memorable evening for all our guests. The setting of the British Consulate impressed us with warm environment and welcoming atmosphere. We especially appreciate the support of the event’s guest speaker, Mr. Rafentheresa Courage, who has recently arrived in Istanbul in a new position as the second British Deputy Consul-General. Mr. Courage shared with us very interesting insights into what the British Foreign Office is doing to develop women and address some of the challenges they and their families face in the Diplomatic Service. This evening was also a

The season opened for IPWIN on the 22nd October. The event which was kindly hosted by the British Consul-General, turned out to be a memorable evening...

great opportunity for networking, meeting “old” and making “new” friends. On our first event in November, the 1st Wednesday of the month, we talked about how to build a blog. Our guest speaker Victoria Chyba has recently started her own business and blog. She shared very valuable insights with us about reasons why blogging still matters, how to create relevant blog content, how to connect your blog with social media tools, what platform to choose depending on your personal situation and how to monetarise your blog. After this very well visited event, quite a few attendees were eager to start their own (long planned) blog.

January | February 2013

IPWIN

Our second event in November was at the Akinci Law office in Bebek and we welcomed lots of interested woman and men, IPWIN or non-IPWIN members, to the topic “Working in Turkey / Smaller International Companies”. The legal team shared some very useful information about the Turkish Labour Law and answered questions on how a foreigner could apply for a work permit in Turkey or the rights and responsibilities of an employee or employer in Turkey. The second part was all about “Setting up your own business”, covering the advantages of setting up a Turkish company and how to go about it. If anyone still had questions after either presentation, attendees were able to speak to a lawyer individually while enjoying some coffee, tea and snacks. For the month of December and January, we have planned the following events for you: December 5th at 7 pm in Gezi Hotel Taksim – Sales & Marketing – How to reach your target customers.

January | February 2013

January 9th at 7 pm in Gezi Hotel Taksim – the subject of the evening will be soon communicated by email. Please take notice that our 1st event in 2013 would take place exceptionally on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as most members are still on vacation during the first week of the year.

IPWIN starts 2013 with a workshop on ‘how to achieve new year’s resolutions’, in January. Participants will be learning techniques to pursue their goals and to raise motivation... January 23th at 7 pm – a workshop on How to achieve your New Years resolutions. How can 2013 be the year, in which you really accomplish your resolution and plans successfully?

Come along and learn about techniques that help you get what you really want, find the relevant steps to actively pursue these goals and raise your motivation whether it’s concerning your private life or changes in your career. Please look out for our emails with further details. Sign up or contact us for any questions at ipwin@iwi-tr.org. We are excited to organise many interesting new events for our get-togethers in 2013 and hope these will be as successful as this year. We wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look forward to seeing you in 2013.

*IPWIN Coordinators

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by Mouth Istanbul The Moveable Feast Tour Imagine meandering leisurely through the small back streets of BeyogĚ&#x2020;lu, led by a charming and knowledgeable guide, part of a small, intimate group. Imagine experiencing this lovely area teeming with sights and smells not only through your eyes and ears, but also your taste buds.

hen you plan a sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you may sign up for one of the traditional bus or boat tours where you view the city through a window or at a distance. Or you might head to one of the more famous monuments where you will join the hoards of people milling about the area. These methods of seeing Istanbul are fine and certainly allow you to tick off from your list some of the most important sites this great city has to offer. However, they

will only allow you to scratch the surface of delights that Istanbul can delectably dish out, quite literally. Instead, imagine meandering leisurely through the small back streets of BeyogĚ&#x2020;lu, led by a charming and knowledgeable guide, part of a small, intimate group. Imagine experiencing this lovely area teeming with sights and smells not only through your eyes and ears, but also your taste buds. Imagine ducking into small,

almost invisible, establishments to feast on mouth-watering delicacies; culinary treats that might have been forever lost to you were it not for Istanbul Eats. Istanbul Eats is the brainchild of Ansel Mullins and Yigal Schleifer, two food lovers who launched www.istanbuleats.com. IstanbulEats.com is a website designed to share the best unsung and unknown places for tasty cuisine in Istanbul with other food lovers. The local eateries they post

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LALE Features Our indulgences: Fresh bread served with rich, creamy kaymak (the Turkish version of clotted cream) and sweet strawberry jam. This was followed by menemen, a buttery omeletlike dish with tomatoes and peppers, served to us in a piping hot skillet. We took with us a kazandibi to savor at a later point in the day. During our visit, we were also able to feast our eyes on some of the other sweet and savory dishes being prepared in the kitchen. 2nd Stop: Datli Maya Behind Firuzağa Camii (www.datlimaya.com) A tiny, multi-level bakery and cafe in Cihangir, this little treasure makes delectable almond and pistachio cookies and other flaky, melt-in-your-mouth baked goods. It also apparently serves up a delicious lunch (which we didn’t sample, but you can rest assured it’s a priority on our ‘where to eat’ list). on their website are their own discoveries, as well as those of their followers, many of whom serve as unofficial investigative reporters for the website. The goal is to uncover as many places as possible that abound throughout the city and that

offer up mouth-watering fare. These establishments are often small, simple, yet run by people who take good eating very seriously.

at 9:30AM. The meeting point was the corner of Siraselviler and Akarsu Streets, the green Firuzaga Camii serving as a helpful landmark. Promptly at 9:30am we were met by our fellow “groupie” - a lovely Australian woman who had just finished a two-week tour of Jordan and was ending her trip with a three-day stay in Istanbul - and our insightful and charming guide. After quick introductions and a gift of Ansel’s and Yigal’s book “Istanbul Eats: Exploring the Culinary Backstreets,” our tour commenced.

Our indulgences: Almond and pistachio cookies (the nutty flavor is divine) and a beautiful roll which we took to savor with the goodies at our next stop. 3rd Stop: Asri Turşucu Ağa Hamami Sokak, Cihangir (www.asritursucu.com)

1st Stop: Özkonak Akarsu Caddesi 46/B, Cihangir

Established in 1913, this pickle shop is a sight to behold with its array of jars filled with brightly colored pickled delights. The tangy and tart offerings are an experience for your palate.

Open since 1963, this find is considered a “real pudding shop.” In addition to famous puddings, such as tavuk göğsü (chicken breast pudding) and kazandibi (“bottom of the cauldron” pudding) the eatery offers up a tasty array of lunch specials.

Our indulgences: Kelek, unripe melon pickles; pickled beets; stuffed, pickled eggplant; and pickled green beans, accompanied by our roll from Datli Maya – delicious, perfectly flaky and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside.

However, Ansel and Yigal did not stop with their well written and highly informative website. They also created culinary tours, walking tours where you literally eat your way through the backstreets of Beyoğlu, the old city, or Istanbul’s “Little Urfa” district; the latter being the target area of Istanbul Eat’s nighttime “kebab krawl.” Whichever tour you choose, it will surely be a delight to all of your senses. My mother was visiting Istanbul for the first time, so having already done old town via the traditional tourist method, we opted for the Beyoğlu culinary walk. Mother Nature smiled on us and the day of our tour - December 3rd - was sunny, beautiful, and just the right temperature for walking and eating. The tour started

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4th Stop: İnci Pastanesi İstiklal Caddesi Stop in while you can. This little French-style pastry shop, opened in 1944, is housed in a building that has recently been sold, so its future is uncertain.

the deep south of the United States). It was difficult to capture on camera all the savory dishes, so quickly were new, steaming dishes being added to the display case (and taken from in order to satisfy the rush of people who arrived after us).

6th Stop: Vera Balık Pazarı (fish market)

Our indulgence: Profiteroles: cream-filled and covered in rich, dark chocolate.

This is one of those places that you should not miss, but it would be highly unlikely that you would discover it on your own (or be brave enough to try on your own if you lack, as I do, any Turkish skills). It is a fish stand in the fish market of Beyoğlu and serves up the best hamsi (anchovies) ever tasted.

(At this point in the tour, the sum of all of our culinary delights prompted us to pinch ourselves to make sure we – and our stomachs – weren’t dreaming.) 5th Stop: Hayvore Turnacıbaşı Sokak 4, Beyoğlu This find specializes in Black Sea fare (and is reminiscent of what you might feast on in

and other enticing flavors. Everything looked superb, and on our next visit, we will be sure to add to what will surely be our vast order, the recommended hamsi pilaf.

Our indulgence: The so-very-tasty karalahana corbasi, or kale soup, the title of which doesn’t do service to the blend of kale, beans, hominy

Our indulgence: Hamsi, or whole, fried anchovies, as well as a bit of levrek (sea bass), served fresh and sizzling hot from the large, boiling pan of oil that identifies the stand. A bit of fresh lemon juice squeezed on top and our taste buds were soon singing. 7th Stop: Durumzade Kamer Hatun Caddesi 26/A, Beyoğlu This place serves a kebab worthy of a standing ovation (all we managed was a seated clapping as we were unwilling to put too much distance between ourselves and the kebab in front of us).

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LALE Features Our indulgence: A much-needed Turkish coffee served with ‘az’ (a small amount of) sugar. Ahhhhhhh. Hit the spot, as did our kazandibi pudding we had brought along with us. And, yes, there was more… 10th, and Last But Not Least, Stop: Sahin Lokantasi Orhan Adli Apaydın Sk. No:11/A, Beyoğlu Our indulgence: An adana durum, or spicy minced meat and onions, tomatoes, and parsley, all lovingly wrapped in the best lavaş ever tasted perfectly crispy and soft at the same time and enhanced by a red pepper spice rub. A glass of cool, creamy ayran yoghurt drink perfected the meal. Despite having consumed a good amount of food already, not a morsel of the adana durum was left on our plates.

This home-style cooking treasure is the lunch destination of many local workers looking for a quick, affordable, tasty, and stick-to-your-ribs meal.

knowing we had been let in on a very savory secret. For more information about the culinary walking tours: If you are interested in joining one of the Istanbul Eats culinary tours, email isteatswalks@gmail.com for more tour details and rates. You can also visit the website to read more about the walks at http://istanbuleats.com/walks-2/

On our way to the next culinary delight, we stopped at a small shop that sold çiğ köfte, meaning “raw meat patty,” although there was no raw meat in the red, savory patties served to us on a small bed of lettuce. These little “meatballs,” made of bulgur, lentils and walnuts, were spicy and tasty. 8th Stop: Sakarya Tatlicisi Dudu Odalan Sokak 3, Balik Parazi, Beyoğlu Even a stomach full of all of the above delights would still be tempted by the sweets in this shop. Chockfull of Turkish treats, it’s hard to decide which dessert to taste. Therefore, we of course had to buy some to take home with us.

Our indulgences: Baklava (a special green, pistachio-flavored, rolled type; chocolate baklava, our first but not our last sampling of this rich variation) and ayva tatlisi (candied quince) topped with that ever-delectable, rich and creamy kaymak. 9th Stop: Mandabatmaz Olivia Geçidi No: 1/A, Beyoğlu Think you have had Turkish coffee? Think again. That is, unless you have had it here at Mandabatmaz, or “so thick even a water buffalo wouldn’t sink in it.”

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Our indulgences: Kuru fasulye (stewed white beans), taze kasulye (stewed green beans), and, my favorite, the oh-so-delicious karniyarik (stuffed eggplant). There is no doubt that by the end of the tour we were full. However, at each stop the food was so good we couldn’t pass it up. My next culinary tour – knowing now how well fed I will be - I will attempt to pace myself a bit. I say ‘attempt’ because looking back, I don’t think there was any way I could have left one morsel uneaten. Not only were we introduced to great eateries and new (for us), delectable dishes, by the end of the tour I felt we had seen inside Beyoğlu, that we were privy to a side of it that we wouldn’t have been had we ventured there on our own. We were able to witness general street life, as well as explore some non-food-related sites like the lovingly cared for Armenian Church, tucked away in a space we never would have discovered on our own.

For more information, in general, visit www.istanbuleats.com Want to have a handy, mobile way to be guided to great places to eat? Download the Istanbul Eats iPhone application, Culinary Backstreets. The app contains information on restaurants by neighborhood, restaurant type and other helpful tidbits, as well as has a map to guide you to a place that will satisfy your taste buds.

We ended our day at 3:30PM. Our six-hour tour had flown by, so enjoyable had it been for all of our senses. It was worth every penny of the $125 fee we paid per person. We reluctantly said our goodbyes to our guide and fellow feaster. We then headed for home feeling absolutely satiated and

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Derryn Snowdon

SEVEN WAYS

TO HEALTHIER LIVING TODAY! Long term IWI member and Life Coach for Healthy Living and Weight Loss, Derryn Snowdon shares her top tips for a healthier lifestyle.

or many of us the New Year is a chance to make promises to ourselves to improve our health: to lose weight; to exercise more and generally get fitter. Masquerading as New Year’s resolutions these ambitious endeavours, more often than not, fail within the first few months. Statistics in one daily UK newspaper report that many people give up their health resolution within the first few weeks of the year. (1) An American website, Statistic

Brain, reported that in 2012 after just one month almost 40% of people who had made resolutions had given up on them. So why does this happen? Part of the problem lies in trying to make big changes too quickly. As humans, we have a tendency to resist change (hence all the hype about ‘Change Management’) and the bigger the change the more resistance, even when it is a change we have selected for ourselves. So if you find that your passion for your New Year’s resolution is wan-

ing by the end of January, don’t give up – read on! Introducing changes that are sustainable and improve your health can be done step by step each week. Take your resolution and break it down into a number of smaller steps that build up over time and culminate in your desired (bigger) change, then adopt one small step each week. After a couple of months you can have made significant changes to your life style and will feel the difference in your body and mind. (For more information on this method of small

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LALE Features steps leading to big changes over time, read ‘The Kaizen Way’ by Robert Maurer.) Why not try some of the ideas below? Each one is simple but significant in developing and maintaining a healthy mind and body. Don’t be tempted to adopt them all at once. Instead, work on making one change each week to your routine so that after a couple of months you will have transformed your life style and adopted healthy habits for life.

Drink enough water – Given that our bodies are made up of over 70% water it is not surprising that one of the top health tips is to drink plenty of water. We may mistake thirst for hunger and eat when all our body really wants is to be rehydrated with water. Our modern life styles with central heating and air conditioning can have a drying effect on our bodies so be sure to drink regularly throughout the day. Drinking plenty of water also has other benefits from helping us to lose weight to keeping our skin clear. For more information on benefits visit http://www.age-well.org/drinkingenough-water.html

2. Eat fresh, seasonal foods – In the last 50

years our diets in the West have changed considerably. From eating mostly home cooked meals that use fresh, locally grown ingredients we are now eating foods from around the world, grown out of their natural season and overly processed foods. If you find you eat many highly pro-cessed foods then you may want to consider adding some fresh or freshly cooked foods at each meal. Our bodies have not been able to change as fast as the food we put into them so by making choices to eat freshly cooked or seasonal foods every day we can help our bodies cope better and get more nutrients at each meal. Fresh foods offer us more roughage than highly processed foods (which is important for a healthy digestive system) and can provide natural nutrients that our body and brain need to function well.

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Sleep well and long enough – There are so many reasons why we may not get enough sleep or quality sleep yet this one factor can affect us in many ways: If we are tired we make poor food choices, we don’t feel like exercise and we get irritable and that can lead to poor relationships. A good night’s sleep can help you manage your weight loss better, think more clearly and also makes you feel happier! How about that? Have a look at the following link for more information on the benefits of sleep: http://www.naturalsleep.org/healthbenefits-of-a-good-nights-sleep/

Part of the problem lies in trying to make big changes too quickly. As humans, we have a tendency to resist change (hence all the hype about ‘Change Management’) and the bigger the change the more resistance, even when it is a changes we have selected for ourselves. 4. Get active outdoors

– Being active and getting exercise can have enormous health benefits from improved fitness to more balanced moods. Getting outdoors either to walk or exercise can lift your mood, raise your heart rate and also, when the sun is out, help to ward off depression. Those are just a few of the benefits of being active, a

simple internet search will give you many more.

Eat a balance from all food groups – Making sure you eat foods from different food groups (eg. Vegetables, fruits, proteins, carbohydrates, etc.) each week helps to keep meals fun and also maximises your nutrient intake. Foods come in many colours so one way to do this is to try to eat foods of all colours of the rainbow! You can also vary the booking method (eg. Grilling, boiling, baking, etc.) to give more variety.

Adopt new ways to manage stress – Our modern lives are far more stressful than our parent’s lives were and being exposed to stress on a daily basis can lead to health problems, relationship problems, sleep problems and many other difficulties. Finding the right ways to manage your stress is time well spent and will pay you dividends in the future.

Spend time with friends and loved ones – Developing and maintaining good relationships is also key to good health. Humans are naturally social beings and we function better when we can spend leisure time with friends and loved ones. Laughing with friends, sharing a meal (or a problem) together, going for a walk together can all make us feel happier and healthier.

Contact Derryn via her website www.dsilifecoaching.com or email her at derryn@dsilifecoaching.com Wishing you GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS in 2013! ( 1 ) w w w. d a i l y m a i l . co . u k / n ews /a r t i cle-2084095/New-Years-resolutions-Todayday-people-up.html

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Darcy Holmes

BALANCING Life circumstances – whatever they are – can find us having too much of one thing and not enough of another. Whether it’s work, family, friends, community, or alone time, it seems we are often being pulled too much in one direction and not enough – if any – in another. We may say “yes” too often to things we don’t want to do and not enough to things we do want to do. We may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, out of control, guilty, forgetful, irritable, distracted, bored, and just not great physically. Maybe we have problems sleeping. These are just a few of the signs that our life may be out of equilibrium…

used to love when a day spread out before me with absolutely no commitments. It gave me such a sense of freedom, of luxury. Such days were a rarity when my two sons were younger, and I was climbing the proverbial corporate ladder. So packed was every minute of the day, every day of the week, that a solo trip to the gynecologist seemed like a minivacation. Between work and motherhood - don’t even mention wifehood - there just wasn’t much opportunity for “me” time. Then I became an officially unemployed trailing spouse, and I finally had more “me” time and more days that spread out before me commitment-free. Of course, it didn’t take long to realize that I wasn’t happy having too much “me” time, either. I was faced with the “feast or famine” quandary, and neither option was good: not the blank canvas day or the one that looked like a child had scribbled on it in Mad Hatter-like fashion. Life circumstances – whatever they are – can find us having too much of one thing and not enough of another. Whether it’s work, family, friends, community, or alone time, it seems we are often being pulled

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too much in one direction and not enough – if any – in another. We may say “yes” too often to things we don’t want to do and not enough to things we do want to do. We may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, out of control, guilty, forgetful, irritable, distracted, bored, and just not great physically. Maybe we have problems sleeping. These are just a few of the signs that our life may be out of equilibrium. Which just goes to show you that the person walking in slippers on the teensy wire meters above the ground has a fair bit of insight into that potentially elusive, yet all-important, element of a healthy life: Balance. Ingredients of a Healthy Life Ahhhh, balance. Who doesn’t want it? When we are in balance, we are stable and more present and centered in our lives. We work better. We feel better. We are happier. We are healthier. It doesn’t mean that life stops being chaotic or challenging. It just means that we can tackle things with two feet planted firmly on terra firma instead of as if on a Bosu ball. However, as with anything in life worth having, achieving balance can be tricky.

Furthermore, it’s not just a question of how to balance, but what to balance. As humans, we have certain needs. We have emotional, physical, spiritual and mental needs. We address these needs by our relationships with our family, friends, work, community, and ourselves. It is difficult to live our best life - to live an overall, healthy life – when an important need is not being met or when a certain force in our life is lacking (or, conversely, all-encompassing). However, when the key elements in our lives – our needs and our internal and external relationships – all seem to be aligned and in balance, we feel better. Of course, life being unpredictable, we will always be like the tightrope walker and need to adjust ourselves as we deal with things that might throw us out of kilter. However, ideally, we strive to find balance in our needs and our relationships most of the time. While expecting to achieve and maintain balance 100% of the time may be unrealistic, making it a priority in our lives and one that we try to honor the majority of the time is not.

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LALE Features Your Balance Formula We’re told that a healthy life is a balanced one, but what is the right balance? We are all unique individuals, so there is no one-size-fits-all formula for success. What is a good balance for one person is not necessarily good for another. One person may feel that her emotional needs and spending more time with family and friends gives a greater sense of fulfillment, while another may feel the need for greater focus on mental stimulation and work. The key is to find out your own individual formula for balance. To help you do this, refer to the diagram above and ask yourself the following questions: 1. 2. 3. 4.

How do I spend my time? How would I like to spend my time differently? Which of my needs are being met and which are not being met at all or not enough? What would I change in my life to meet the needs that currently aren’t being satisfied?

When you are going through this exercise, keep in mind that all elements are important. It doesn’t mean that you will prioritize them equally. However, if you find that you are heavily skewed in one direction or leaving out something, you may want to do some more soul-searching. For example, you might not like to exercise, but your body needs it. Ditto with eating right most of the time. Religion and going to church may not be your thing; however, spirituality is not just religious, it can encompass your inner self, beliefs and philosophy, and personal development. Similarly, do you have the kind of relationships in your life that are positive, healthy and that meet your emotional needs? Do you feel mentally stimulated or are you bored, trying to fill up a lack in this area with something else? Similarly, in terms of where you spend time, between work (and this includes all work, even if there is no paycheck attached to it each month), family, and friends, community may be low on your priority list. However, taking time out to get involved has been repeatedly identified as an activity that yields big returns in terms of positive self-esteem, having a sense of purpose, and contentment. (In fact, volunteering gives a person many of the feel-good benefits of a job except that, unlike a job, if you don’t like your volunteer work, you can always quit and find something else.) Do you make sure you have enough quality solo time? Only you can determine what balance

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formula fits you best, but be sure to consider all your needs and forces in your life when you ask yourself the above questions. How to Make the Formula Work You have identified the areas that need a bit more attention, the mix of life ingredients that will help you achieve greater balance. However, you only have so many hours in each day with which to work. How do you get to a point of balance when the time you need to get there doesn’t match up with the hours you have available? First of all, you need to own the fact that you are in charge of your choices. While you can’t control many things in life, you can control you. You are in the driver’s seat of your own life. So often we say “I had to do _____” and “She made me do ______” and “He made me feel _____.” We give up control of our lives in our speech and often in our actions. However, no one makes us do, think or feel anything. We choose. We may not feel we have any other option, however, most of the time we do. At the very minimum, we have control over how we approach situations. We are the masters of our thoughts, emotions and actions. Now that you accept the role of director in your life, get a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle vertically. On top of the left column, write the heading “things I love to do” and on the top of the right column write “things I don’t love to do.” Next, write down all the activities you engage in that take up your time – what you identified in question #1 above - assigning them to the ‘love’ or ‘don’t love’ column, accordingly. Now, draw a line under all the activities you noted, and add under the ‘love’ column the activities you are not doing but that you would love to do (or do more of). The answers to questions #2 and #4 above should guide you.

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Prioritize: For each day, what are the things that are most important for you to achieve? Each day won’t be the same, but the big picture should reflect what you identified as being important to have a healthy, balanced life. Schedule (almost) everything: Whether it’s “me” time, time with family, workouts, work, e-mail time, schedule it. This is especially important for those items – like quality time with family or trips to the gym – that are more easily eclipsed by other “urgent” (but ultimately less beneficial and, often times, less important) activities. Set limits: Set the maximum time that you are going to dedicate to doing e-mail, bills, exercise, work, cleaning the house, etc. and stick to those limits as much as you can.

At the minimum, going through this exercise will make you assess your life and be more mindful of how you are living it day-to-day. Being in better touch with our needs, and knowing if and what we need to adjust to live a healthier, more balanced life, is the first step to positive change. Win-Win A balanced life doesn’t just benefit us, but it benefits those around us. You probably have heard the saying “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else.” As women, we often subjugate our needs for others’ needs. We try and please everyone, to be Superwoman. However, even Superwoman has needs. So, remember to honor yourself and your needs. If you do, you will feel better, more fulfilled, and healthier, and that is good for everyone in your life.

Finally, under the column “what I don’t love to do,” identify what you can eliminate or reduce. Don’t assume it’s impossible to make any changes or improvements in your schedule. Do some problem solving. For example, re-think your errands. How could you save time? Can you do online grocery shopping or use dry cleaning pick-up and delivery service? Be honest and be creative. If finding time to do all the things you want to do to get you more in balance seems daunting, don’t give up. First of all, things won’t necessarily change overnight. Most likely you will need to make small, positive changes and do them consistently over time. However, if you do this, down the road you will see big changes in your life. To support this process, it may help you to do the following:

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Charlotte Hesp

do more healthy or e b to n o ti lu so ke a re to a many people ma regime can lead r s a es Ye tn fi ew N ew e n th a n get fit arking o Looking to e opportunity to prospect of emb th e e th d vi ile ro h p W l . el rt w o ul may more sp d, living in Istanb a re d f o se n se e. g loomin at the same tim n fu g n vi a h t ils and healthy, wh

hen Istanbul was elected the European Capital of Sport 2012 by the European Capitals of Sport Association (ACES), it could not fail to bring everyone’s attention to the city’s various sporting efforts. Istanbul has also submitted bids for the 2020 Olympic Games and 2020 UEFA Cup, demonstrating an increasing commitment to investing in international, high profile sporting events. For those amateur athletes the city has plenty to offer. The 2012 Istanbul Eurasia Marathon in November saw almost 9,000 more registered participants than the previous year and marked the 34th race since its inception in 1978. Similarly, the 2012 Cross-Continental Bosphorus Swim in July, the only intercontinental swimming competition in the world, marked it’s 24th year with more applications than ever. In May of 2012 Istanbul experienced it’s first

Nordic walking event, which saw hundreds of people cross the Bosporus Bridge, walking poles in hand. The various luxury gyms are frequented by a huge number of Istanbullus, allowing for many more sporting activities on a smaller scale. The numerous outdoor gyms dotted around the city are also a testament to the efforts to include the whole population in this sporting fervour. With plenty of sports facilities available in the city including golf, tennis, horse riding, football, basketball and many more, it’s hard not to get bitten by the sporting bug. However, for those who prefer to watch from the sidelines there is hardly less choice. 2012 gave occasion to watch international competitions across a huge range of sports from the WTA Tennis Championships to the IAAF World Indoor Championships in

Athletics. The popularity of the football and basketball teams of the city has made their fans infamous and has seen teams enjoy a high profile internationally. An opportunity to attend a ‘home game’ is hard to come by and certainly one to seize if ever it arises, if only to witness the impressive energy of the crowds. Some of our members have kindly shared their experiences of Istanbul’s sporting scene... Julia Edbrooke: Cross-Continental Bosphorus Swim Last year three friends came to stay to participate in the annual Bosphorus swim and watching them, on a beautifully sunny Sunday in July, inspired me...so I signed up! I have done a reasonable amount of swimming over the years and was quite relaxed about my training. However, panic

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LALE Features set in as the date drew closer - 6.8km is a long way to swim - although with the current it is more like 3km. Having had 2 children close together I was not very fit, but a couple of Istanbul friends had also signed up and their military training regime, as well as my panic, soon gave me the motivation I needed. The day before the swim we sailed the route with the organisers and the captain explained landmarks to aim for along the route. This was a great help. When the day came there were so many people, so many languages being spoken and a real buzz as people were warming up, drinking energy drinks, eating and talking routes and previous times. Split into three categories, with each represented by a different coloured swimming hat, we got on the boat with our hats and goggles. The first few minutes of the swim were not much fun – approximately 500 swimmers jumping in on top of each other was chaotic! But within a few minutes everyone had dispersed and I felt like I had the Bosphorus all to myself. I took my time, absorbed the sites, the familiar coastline, the enormity of the bridge and generally just enjoyed myself. In response to the questions I am always asked - I just wore my swimming costume, it wasn’t cold and I didn’t see any jelly fish! The tricky bit is the end when the captain told us to “turn right 200m after the Military School on your left” and swim straight across to the finishing line. This was hard to judge and unfortunately I got it wrong (along with a number of people). Swimming against the current to reach the finishing line was hard and every time I looked up, I was still in the same place. But I finally made it, in a reasonable time and not totally exhausted. A great experience, which I highly recommend. A totally different angle to Istanbul and one you’ll probably never see again. Having something to aim towards is also motivating and gives you a real sense of achievement. I will definitely do it again, but perhaps with a little more competitive spirit! Zarife Öztürk: Eurasia Marathon When I was a little girl I used to wait for “marathon day” all year because my best friend and I could put on our roller skates and skate on the main road by the Bosphorus, which would be closed to the traffic. I remember thinking that it would be so much fun to skate on the Bosphorus Bridge. It took me more than 30 years to get on that bridge, without the skates. I guess it was one of those dreams that I had given up on, which is maybe why it felt so utterly amazing, surprisingly so, when I ran in the 8 km run in the Eurasia Marathon this year. Most of my friends don’t know that I run. Even I am not sure that I run! Whenever I started to run regularly, something came

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up - an injury or a baby or another baby – that forced me to stop. When I did run it was always really slow and for short distances on the treadmill, so I was a little apprehensive when I signed up for the 8 km run. But armed with my “Run 5K in eight weeks” app, what could possibly go wrong? I figured if I managed 5 km, the rest of the 3 km would come somehow! My goal was modest: to run the whole distance and in less than an hour... if possible. Finally, when the day of the race came, I had managed to run 8 km only once due to a recent bout of flu. But my main obstacle was my three-year-old who declared that if he could not run with me, I could not run either. Luckily he is not normally allowed to watch movies on Sunday mornings, so he was relatively easy to bribe… Once out the door, I was so excited. There were very long lines at the bus stop. There were so many foreign languages being spoken around me that it felt like this could not be Istanbul. Everyone seemed to be there with a group of friends and I did not know anyone. In the city I had spent most of my life I felt like a stranger. When the run actually started, thoughts began racing through my head: Look at all these people. How are they running with balloons? And why? Look at the view! Am I running at a good speed? Can I actually do this? It was after the bridge, running downhill on Barbaros Boulevard with the wind in my hair, that I realized I was running with a big smile on my face and I was truly happy. I also realized that I was going to have to get much more serious if I was to finish in less than an hour! When I saw the finish line I started running even faster. In the end I did manage to run without walking, but I finished in 60 minutes and some seconds so I did not accomplish my second goal. I learned that I get too affected by the speed of other runners around me; that the uphill part of the run needed special training; and that running makes me happy. That and the satisfaction of accomplishing a 30 yearlong dream of course! Maria Allen: Intercontinental Nordic Walking The European Capitals of Sport Association (ACES) elected Istanbul as European Capital of Sport for 2012. The purpose of the European Capital of Sports Award is to acknowledge and make a real commitment to the role that sport plays in increasing the physical wellbeing of individuals, quality of life and promoting harmonious social relations. As part of the program The Ministry for EU Affairs, Estonian Embassy, Governorship of İstanbul and İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality organized the “Intercontinental

Nordic Walking” on 6 May 2012 across the Bosporus Bridge.

The 2012 Istanbul Eurasia Marathon in November saw almost 9,000 more registered participants than the previous year and marked the 34th race since its inception in 1978. I was excited to be invited to take part in the event as a great new sport for me to experience, but also the chance to walk across the Bosphorus (where İ am usually crawling across in traffic!). The bridge was closed to cars for the morning so we could really enjoy the view as we walked. Before we set off we received some instruction on how to use the poles, which actually was very useful as there is a particular way to use them compared to regular walking. Nordic walking involves applying force to the poles with each stride. Nordic walkers use their entire body (with greater intensity) and receive fitness building stimulation not present in normal walking. Created in Finland in the 60s the sport is practiced in over 40 countries and has about 10 million participants around the world. It is one of the fastest growing physical activities globally. The Nordic Walking or Pole Walking, as it is sometimes called, concept was developed as an off-season ski-training exercise and can reportedly increase energy consumption by up to 46% compared to walking without poles. During Nordic Walking, opposite arms and legs alternate rhythmically, swinging back and forth. It is important to keep this rhythm to get the most from the training. İ have to admit that İ did loose concentration a few times as İ was chatting with my friend who was walking with me and we of course had to stop to take some photos from the Bridge! The efforts to win the title as European Capital of Sport for 2012 included developing new infrastructure and sports facilities and the Turkish officials have continued with these developments in the bid for the next big sporting event for İstanbul...the 2020 Olympic Games. As a Brit and having seen the excitement and pride of hosting the Olympics this year, İ would love to see The Games come to İstanbul. The review and visit to İstanbul is due to take place on 24 – 27 March ...lets keep our fingers crossed!

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Marlene Bronte

There is a dizzying array of websites, books, articles and publications of all kinds for us to filter through to feel well-informed and knowledgeable about our children and their health at every stage of their growth. Our child’s health and well-being becomes a mother’s obsession from the time they are born and it becomes part of our daily thoughts and often part of our worries as concerned parents. 42

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mums ‘n kids The basics of good health from a holistic point of view depends on five factors, it is easy to remember with the acronym S.E.N.S.E. because it makes perfect HEALTHY SENSE that applies to children as well as adults so it makes good common sense for you and your whole family: something, but not everything, to do with health disorders so don’t’ worry genetic predisposition does not equate to a sealed fate. It is important to be aware of your families’ predispositions to health problems so that you can take extra care of your body and be proactive in defending your body and strengthening your weaknesses. Of course we cannot change our genetic makeup, but our defenses against specific threats can always be improved. Try understanding in what way you can impact your families’ health, so you can change and influence the damaging factors like the influence you can have on your families’ environment, exercise levels and nutrition. As a parent you are the most knowledgeable person about your child and you know their health issues and recurrent problems intimately, so start to investigate how you can make their known weaknesses stronger. For most children of school age, it is usually about boosting their immunity and this can be done by improving nutrition. For immunity strengthening one of the most important things you can do is increase your child’s daily intake of various fresh fruits and vegetables until these foods make up half of what your child eats.

Exercise

hese 5 factors are the main influences that decide whether your body or your child’s body will be healthy and while each individual factor is important, they also each influence the other factors, resulting in a chain reaction that can either boost our health or make us more vulnerable to illness and disease .

Starting Point From the day we are born and even from within the womb, we are all different because we each carry a unique combination of genetic variants which makes each person unique. Unfortunately some of those genetic variants affect the risk of developing diseases, but so do other factors too, including nutrition, exercise, environment and stress. Genes do have

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Combining exercise and proper nutrition naturally leads the body to maximum metabolic efficiency for the most optimal health possible. However, attempting exercise without supporting your body’s nutritional needs means that you won’t get very far towards being healthier. Regular exercise benefits children physically, psychologically and socially. It can help them sleep well and improve their mental health by making them feel less stressed and more self-confident. In the process, it actually helps maintain a suitable weight and healthy blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Daily physical exercise and active playing for you and your children will help minimise potential health problems. Doing physical exercise as a child sets a great precedent for them to continue being physically aware and fit so that as an adult they will know that exercise is one of the habits to help make a healthy body and a healthy life.

Stress and Sleep The mind can have a great impact on how the body responds to stress, digestion and all systems in the body including the immune system. This is why sitting at the dining table in a relaxed way to share

a family meal together is actually good for your health because it improves your digestion. It is important even from a young age to teach kids how to rest and release stress in whatever way works: playing , doing yoga, running, making music, dancing, singing, painting, writing, walking, swimming, or meditating amongst other things. Try to find one fun thing to do every day with your child which will help to make you all healthier. Sleep is the time your body repairs damage caused by stress, ultraviolet rays and other harmful exposures. Sleeping helps regulate insulin levels, blood pressure, produces critical hormones and strengthens brain function and memory. A lack of sleep can actually affect your appetite and make you gain weight. For children the highest levels of growth hormone are released into the bloodstream during deep sleep and a good night’s rest supports the immune system, which helps fight infections. So a good nights’ sleep can help decrease your child’s risk of getting sick.

Sleep is a key factor in good health and when your body is sleep deficient, it goes into a state of stress, which causes an increase in blood pressure and a production of stress hormones. Nutrition There are new guidelines being adopted as a result of the incredible amount of new research and scientific studies being done on food and its effect on health. Fortunately, whatever their age, children can easily get a balanced diet – and lower their risk of becoming overweight or obese – by eating a variety of foods. For optimal health it is important for us and our children to get a good ratio of protein, carbohydrate and fat in every meal. Carbohydrates have been demonized by popular high protein diets, which is not good for long term health. Carbohydrates are in fact, the main source of energy that

mums ‘n kids food and products you buy and if you don’t recognise an ingredient or it contains toxic chemicals and additives, then don’t buy it. ArapSabun, baking soda, vinegar and lemon can be used to keep your house perfectly clean, smelling fresh and free of bacteria and have the added benefit of being much cheaper and healthier. Environment not only applies to inside but outside as well. Even during winter time it is important to get outside and breathe in plenty of fresh air as well as bask in the sunshine. Recent studies suggest that the sun’s ability to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin can make it an incredible boon to the body in fighting certain kinds of cancers. Allow yourself the time to take short, regular walks to allow the body to be exposed to sunshine and fresh air which is a good old fashioned way to help you and your family to stay healthy. the body needs and ideally carbohydrates should make up around 55% of our energy for everyone over two years of age. The critical decision should be which carbohydrates will you pick for your family. Simple carbohydrates, such as those found in most fruit juices, sugary snacks, white breads and pastas, are quick energy sources and should be reduced as much as possible. While complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, provide longer-lasting energy. Whole grains are high in fiber, have moderate protein levels and are low in fat which means they are great carbohydrates. Specific examples include millet, oats, wheat germ, barley, wild rice, brown rice, buckwheat, oat bran and cornmeal. Similarly protein is a part of a healthy plate and should make up 10 to 35 percent of the food you eat. Choose a healthy protein source such as lentils, beans, nuts, fish and some lean meats which help keep muscles strong and maintain healthy tissues in your body. Fats are also integral to a healthy body because they are vital for fat-soluble vitamins and the body needs healthy fat sources for protection and immunity.

wholefoods and that will encourage your children to be adventurous too!

Environment The home environment is the one aspect of our lives that we have the most control over and can therefore make a big difference to the health of your family. Start looking at the cleaning products and toiletries you are using for your family and eliminate those that contains, ammonia, bleach, sodium hydroxide, parabens, phthyalates, sulfates, and formaldehyde.

Use these SENSE guidelines to help nurture your body to nourish your life. Our job as parents should be to manage and optimize each of these factors for our child’s health too. These ideas can help you to create a healthy environment that produces happy healthy children, which is what every parent wants.

These are extremely toxic, dangerous chemicals that are poisoning your family slowly but surely and most are scientifically proven to be carcinogenic (cancer causing).

Marlene Bronte Nutritional Therapist BSc Nutritional Medicine, MBA, BA British Association of Nutritional Therapist

Use soaps without additives, chemicals or artificial perfumes, like pure olive oil soaps which are easily found here in Turkey. Get into the habit of reading the labels of the

Member Mobile Phone: +90 (0)533 544 5777 nutritionalmedicine@hotmail.com www.inourish.net

So what kind of fat should you use? Easy for us here in Turkey because fat should come from unsaturated sources such as extra virgin olive oils that are so abundant here. One of the new nutrition guidelines this decade is that 1⁄2 of your plate each meal should be fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients and many antioxidants that protects the body from oxidant stress, diseases and cancers, and boosts immunity. Remember to try new vegetables, fruits and

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Nick Cullen

Explore how to educate children to be more environmentally conscious.

ome of you will have “painted the town red” to celebrate the arrival of 2013, but green might be a more suitable colour for the year ahead. The “going green” concept is becoming increasingly popular globally. So if you favour making greener choices in your daily lifestyle you may be considering ways that your family could make a difference too. The Tirtil Kids team provides some simple

and entertaining suggestions as to how to encourage the younger generation to protect the planet: THE GREAT OUTDOORS Research shows that more than any other factor getting children to spend time outdoors strongly influences their interest to protect nature and preserve the world around us. Children who experience a close

connection with nature from an early age acquire an appreciation of the environment that they take with them through life. So the best way to build respect for nature is to experience it. No doubt you still have fond memories of the first time you felt the sandy beach between your toes or as a tot rolling down a grassy bank on a sunny day! It is difficult to pollute and harm what we understand and have formed a relationship with. Specialists also consider that regular

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mums ‘n kids interaction with nature has other positive ramifications, such as higher morals and an increased willingness to contribute to the community. Living in a large metropolis can make it challenging for families to access and enjoy green open spaces. But don’t let this perturb you. Spending time in a local park, the garden or even planting a window box if you live in an apartment can be beneficial to youngsters and open their minds to a range of new experiences. A family walk

useful insight as to the world around them. If you have a garden or terrace assisting your child to make a hanging feeder for birds and squirrels or a bird bath will make a great craft session. Kids will also enjoy the daily responsibility of refilling the birdbath with water and the feeder with nuts or seeds. With their tasks complete the youngsters can observe from a healthy distance the wildlife visitors. Dad will also be pleased to hear that attracting birds to your garden will help to reduce the number of insect pests in a natural way, helping plants and flowers to flourish. So all the family will benefit! Planting an organic vegetable or herb garden (or even a growbag if you have limited space) can provide not only a healthier diet and reduced shopping bills but is a project that all the family can cooperate on. Kids can help select and plant the seeds, tend and water the patch and pick the produce once ripe. A vegetable garden appeals to kids as produce is quick to grow. Further, youngsters will gain an appreciation of where certain types of our daily food originate from (not the supermarket!). Keep a children’s cookbook to hand in your kitchen so that little chefs can create healthy dishes using their own produce. You never know, they might even willingly eat their greens if they have grown them... If you are looking for outdoor fun with a purpose how about getting involved with (or even starting up) a charity tree planting programme. Such events will raise kids consciousness about how trees protect the environment and water resources as well as improving air quality. It’s also great exercise for the whole family (it’s never too early to get kids digging and planting!) and will enhance the landscape. Participating in community green activities will benefit the area you live in and provide an educational and fun day out for the whole family. Joining a volunteer group to clean up the local park, river or even an elderly neighbour’s garden sends a positive message to youngsters.

along a nature trail or a visit to a local pond or river can provide a great platform for flora and fauna discoveries and build a healthy respect for wildlife and nature. A children’s “spotter’s” guidebook or cards will provide an informative reference companion on your walk. These pocket size titles provide detailed facts and statistics about and pictures of different species of birds, insects, plants and flowers or rocks and minerals giving kids and parents a

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As is evident from the above examples creating the next generation of environmental guardians may be as straightforward as encouraging your kids to switch off the TV, put down their ipads and go outside to play. “THE 3 Rs” OF WASTE MANAGEMENTREDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE One of the best ways parents can teach children to care about and respect the environment is to be a good role model. Youngsters tend to emulate their parents’

habits. So if you show enthusiasm and a respect for the world around you your child will follow the lead. By educating children about the need to reduce, reuse and recycle we will prepare them to be environmentally conscious adults. REDUCE We can all do our bit at home to contribute in a small way to the reduction of landfill waste, cleaning the air and preserving the natural landscape. Below are some simple ideas youngsters can follow to establish an eco-friendly mindset:-

Rather than simply throwing away your waste paper, plastic, glass containers and cans and if you have the storage space at home why not collect these recyclable products to deliver to your local waste collection centre. Turn the lights off when leaving tha room; Close doors when entering or leaving a room to preserve the temperature; Encourage shorter showers to save water – most youngsters will gladly adhere to this suggestion; To preserve water don’t leave the taps running while brushing teeth; When writing, colouring or just doodling use paper on both sides; Say goodbye to standby and turn the computer, laptop and other electrical devices off at night Collect rainwater to water the garden and house plants; Start a compost bin to turn some of your household waste into organic fertilizer for your garden; Give youngsters a reusable sports bottle to avoid purchasing plastic water bottles; Take reusable bags to go food shopping so you won’t need to use the supermarket plastic bags; Next time you need to run an errand with the kids in tow consider whether it is possible to walk (or cycle if your neighbourhood is quiet) rather than drive. It will be good exercise and a great opportunity to chat with your kids. As you can see being eco friendly is also good economics!

mums ‘n kids us. A number of children’s book publishers who have earth friendly series, practice what they preach and print their books using post-consumer recycled materials and eco-friendly inks. Such books gently introduce environmental issues to children in an easy to absorb fashion. Titles cover a diverse range of topics such as global warming, why kids shouldn’t eat junk food to explaining the concept of carbon footprints. Some titles are internet linked to allow further research or provide activity ideas to reinforce the message. So why not introduce your little “tree hugger” to some of these books. They don’t just teach kids about being green – they are green!

REUSE Conservation is key to waste reduction. It is staggering how much waste each household generates on a daily basis. With a little imagination (and perhaps ideas from a kids art and crafts book) some of the items you previously considered garbage can be repurposed for the benefit of your family. Here are a few suggestions:Packaging such as egg cartons, bottle tops and colourful sweet wrappers can make great art and crafts material for youngsters Next time you find a hole in your child’s sock why not turn it into a glove puppet. Kids can glue or sow on buttons and other materials to create funny puppet characters; Making a trendy throw for a bed or sofa out of no longer used materials will encourage a child’s creativity. Kids can also explore their designer skills by repurposing an old piece of clothing. For instance turn a woollen sweater into a scarf, leg warmers or a funky bobble hat; Car boot sales are useful ways to find new homes for good quality toys, clothes or other items your family no longer uses. Such events provide great get-togethers with your friends and neighbour’s while raising funds for your favourite eco friendly charity (i.e. save the rain forests, protecting endangered species or maybe even upgrading the facilities in your local park).

the process as part of their chores, each being responsible for a particular product (i.e. one can collect newspapers and magazines once read while another can wash out and store the plastic product pots and containers). READ ALL ABOUT IT! It can be challenging for parents to find accurate, balanced and child friendly information about the environment. Issues such as global warming and holes in the ozone layer often make gloom and doom media headlines and can frighten youngsters. Books however, provide an important medium for children of all ages to learn about nature and the ecosystem. They are designed to give youngsters an awareness of the natural world and an understanding of how we are interconnected with everything around

NOTE: The Tirtil Kids specialized, multilanguage bookshop stocks a wide range of books, flash and activity cards and educational games covering the above subjects for children of all ages and reading grades. Our experienced staff will be pleased to advise parents on book titles and other products to meet their child’s specific needs. For those who are unable to visit our shop in Istinye Park we offer an on-line purchasing facility via our website HYPERLINK www.tirtilkids.com

Tirtil Kids shop location:- Istinye Park, Floor minus 2, Istinye, Istanbul Shop Tel: 0212 345 5370

Nick Cullen Co-owner of Tirtil Kids, the specialized multi-language children’s book shop.

RECYCLE Rather than simply throwing away your waste paper, plastic, glass containers and cans and if you have the storage space at home why not collect these recyclable products to deliver to your local waste collection centre. Kids can get involved in

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INHERITANCE RIGHTS OF A FOREIGNER A foreigner is the individual who is not the citizen of the country s/he has been living in. A foreigner may both be an individual or a legal entity. In this regard, the law to be applied to foreigners is the law for the foreigners and the International Private and Procedural Law (“PPL”). The said law designates the testamentary dispositions of the testator and determines to which such dispositions are subject to.

1. Situation of the Heritage The heritage is subject to the deceased’s national law. In other words, Turkish law shall be applied if the deceased is a Turkish citizen however the related country’s law shall be applied if s/he is the citizen of another country. On the other hand, Turkish law is applied for the real estate located in Turkey. Since Turkish law is applied on such matter, there are some limitations and the principle of reciprocity is implemented. Namely, in case a foreigner intends to claim right on a real estate located in Turkey, the same right shall be applicable for a Turkish citizen in the claimant’s country. Opening, inheritance and partition of the estate is handled by the law of where the estate is located. In the event that the estate of the deceased is in Turkey, Turkish inheritance law is applied to such estate. 2. Reserved portion Reserved portion is the part of the estate that cannot be transferred to anyone else both when the testator is alive or deceased. This portion is allocated the legal heirs. In the event that the deceased has children, reserved portion of such children is the half of the estate. In case there are no children the reserved portion for each of the parents is ¼ of the estate. The portion is 1/8 of the estate for each of the sisters and brothers. In the event that there is a surviving spouse and s/he is the heir of the estate with the children, she has the whole of the reserved

portion and ¾ of the estate in other circumstances. The deceased is not allowed to execute testamentary disposition but s/he may execute such disposition for the portion that is not reserved. In the event that the deceased has ignored such portion and executed such disposition, the related plaintiffs may file a case to retrieve their rights. For instance; the deceased, with 2 children and a surviving spouse, is a Turkish citizen or a foreigner and s/he owns 4 flats (with the same worth) in Turkey and 2 of these flats are within the reserved portion of the children and each children get 1 flat and the remaining 1 flat is within the reserved portion of the surviving spouse. The deceased, surely before his death, may execute testamentary disposition on the remaining 1 flat. In the event that the deceased’s estate is located in Turkey and s/he has no heir, the estate is inherited by the Government. 3. Testamentary Dispositions (Will and Inheritance Contract) A Will is a unilateral disposition and may be executed in 3 ways: a. Written Will b. Official Will c. Oral Will Since the Will shall be applicable after the death of the deceased, it is subject to tight form requirements in line with the Turkish law. Therefore the most common Will type is the official will. Such Will may be stored at notary publics and civil courts.

The competency of the testator in terms of executing a will is subject to the testator’s national law. Excluding the real estate located in Turkey, the national law of the deceased shall be applied to the content of the Will. 4. Situation of the Will after Divorce Following divorce, the spouses are no longer legal heirs to each other for the estate located in Turkey. Accordingly the provisions regarding heirship that are designated in the will are no longer valid. However such determination does not affect the status of the other provisions. Divorcing spouses may appoint his/her ex-wife/husband as his/her heir. Namely, even though the legal heirships of the spouses are over by the end of the divorce, the spouse may still appoint his/her ex-wife/husband as his/her heir provided that reserved portions of the other heirs are preserved. In the event that the deceased has executed complimentary dispositions 1 year prior to his/her death, other heirs may apply to the court to cancel such dispositions. 5. Recognition of the Foreign Court Orders In case a foreign court order is recognized by Turkish courts, such order becomes applicable in Turkey. However reciprocity principle is applied for such recognitions, namely the same right for Turkish citizens living in the claimant’s country shall have the same rights of recognition of a Turkish court decision.

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IWI Mums ‘N’ Kids Meetings & Playgroups

ASIAN SIDE OF ISTANBUL

Please contact Coordinator Molly Grünberg if you have any questions at mollyhouser77@yahoo.com or telephone at 0532 638 4028. Mums ‘N’ Kids does not mean that it is for mums only- Dads ‘N’ Kids are just as welcome!

Pregnant & Infants (0-2 years of age)

At present time we have three playgroups running on the European side of Istanbul and two running on the Asian side of Istanbul. This is an opportunity to meet other pregnant ladies and moms of infants or toddlers, as well as 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. EUROPEAN SIDE OF ISTANBUL Pregnant & Infants (0-12 months)

When Time Location Cost

: Every Tuesday : Varies weekly : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged places. : FREE

Please contact Katie Belliel at kbelliel@yahoo.com to be added to this group. Toddlers( 1-4 years of age) When Time Location Cost

: Every Wednesday : 10:30am-12pm : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged places. : FREE

Please contact Victoria Chyba at victoriachyba@gmx.de or telephone at 0535-030-5576 to be added to this group.

When : Every Tuesday Time : 10am-12pm Location : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged places. Cost : FREE Please contact Katharina Meyer at katharinameyer2011@gmail. com or Eilidh Hamilton at eilidhhamiltonton@yahoo.co.uk.

INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOLS & CENTERS’ PLAYGROUPS:

Walkers-Younger Toddlers (1-2 years of age)

Teacher organized activity, song & circle time, garden play (weather-permitting). Coffee, tea, milk and cookies provided.

When : Every Tuesday Time : 10am-12pm Location : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged places. Cost : FREE Please contact Lavinia Ganga at LavLG@gmx.de to be added to the group. Preschoolers (2+) and Infants When : Every Tuesday Time : 10 am-12pm Location : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged places if you are living anywhere from Ortaköy towards Taksim. Cost : FREE Please contact Maria Çiftgül at mariabwp@hotmail.com to be added to this group.

*NEW* MULTILINGUAL PLAGYGROUP ZEKERIYAKÖY The weekly multiligual playgroup in Zekeriyakoy comes together each friday. Parents of infants (0-2 years old) and pregnant women who want to come can email teike.asselbergs@gmail.com . There are no costs to join the playgroup. It is requiered that parents(to-be) speak at least 2 languages (For example Turkish and English or two foreign languages). Olders siblings and nannies can come along as long as there is at least one adult relative of the infant present as well. The reason for this is that the playgroup is as much for the parents as for the infants. The playgroup will sometimes come together on other days of the week(end), so that working parents can also connect with other parents in the neighborhood. The playgroup is hosted at the homes of a different member each time.

Bosphorus International Pre-School (BIP), Emirgan www.bipschool.net

When Time Cost

: Tuesdays(starting on October 2) : 10am-11:30 am : FREE

Age Group: 0-3 years of age Please contact Ms. Collette Laffan-Persembe at cpersembe@bipschool.net or telephone at 0212-277-8444. *Note- please call on Mondays to reserve. There are only 10 openings every week. Please only ONE known adult per child.

British International School (BIS), Zekeriyaköy, Etiler www.bis.k12.tr Indoor and outdoor play (weather-permitting), followed by snack and music time. Known adult to stay and supervise child. Days and locations: Tuesdays and Thursdays in Zekeriyaköy; Wednesdays and Fridays in Etiler. Time : 9am-11am (both campuses) Cost : 10TL per session Age Group: 0-2 ½ years of age Please contact Mrs. Amanda Ilhan, Preschool and Primary Deputy Director at amandailhan@bis.k12.tr or telephone at 0212-2027027 ext. 116

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Elite Celebrations by Woodsview International Nursery & Pre-School, Tarabya www.woodsviewpreschool.com This is an international English-speaking playgroup. Each session includes a simple craft activity, refreshments (tea and coffee for the parents, fruit and cake) and music time. There’s a large selection of toys to play with each week. It’s a great place for babies, young children and their mothers, fathers and caregivers to get to know each other. Come along and join in the fun! Free Play Time (getting to know colors, play dough), Music time and tidy-up time. Music time is much more than simply singing songs. We will try to incorporate some clapping rhythms, instruments, and a few action songs or dances to develop the children’s’ s coordination, and also their fine and major motor skills. Our missing is to get the kids rocking and rolling, tapping and clapping, banging and shaking, marching and stamping, moving and swaying to the beat-and they will be having a really great time. The parents will too! Elite celebrations also offers it facilities for themed and birthdays parties. When : Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday & Fridays Time : 10:30am-12:30 pm Cost : 480TL Age Group: 0-5 years of age Please contact Sharon Harding at Sharon@woodsviewpreschool. com or telephone at 0212-299-3906(-6765). LOLA (Lots of Lovely Art)

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Gymboree, Ulus/Ortakoy or Istinye www.gymboreeturkey.com “Free Play” for ages 0-5 , including coffee or a drink for mums. Several “Play & Learn” 45 minute classes in English and Turkish, including food, beverage and Free Play for different age levels. When : Tuesdays and Thursdays Time : 10am-12:30 pm Cost : 45TL per class (note: 8 week minimum for groups of 5) Please contact Ms. Esra Tasar at esratasar@gymboreeturkey.com

IWI’s Mums ‘n’ Kids Team organizes activities for you and your children to enjoy. We remind you that you are responsible for your child’s safety at all times. IWI cannot take responsibility for injury and extra cost incurred during any activity

www.lotsoflovelyart.com After-school workshops, Toddler art, Kinder art, Weekend workshops, holiday camps, themed birthday parties. There is a FREE English library, books and DVD’s that is available to the public every day EXCEPT for Sunday from 3pm-6pm. Weekly Schedule Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays (2+) at 4 pm. Fridays Saturdays

: Toddler Art (2+) at 4pm. : Art Workshops : Toddler Art (18+ months) at 10 am; Kinderart : Fine Art Workshops (age 7+) : Themed Workshops

Kindermusik at Play to Learn Pre-School www.playtolearn.com.tr In Akatlar and Nisantisi, offering different music classes. Village Program : 0-18months My Time Program : 18/30months Music & Me Program 2-4 years of age Please contact Ms. Ozlem Hun at info@playtolearn.com.tr or telephone at 0212-352-3031 or 0532-237-2272.

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OTHER GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous / Al-Anon

CHICAS -Spanish Speaking Women of Istanbul

Open AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings in English are held in the Union Han building on Istiklal Caddesi, Tünel, next to the Swedish Consulate at 6:45 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday (contact 0539 858 6973). There is an Alanon meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursdays in the same location. On Sundays, there is an open AA meeting at 4:15 pm in Harbiye (contact 0539 606 0123). On the Asian side in Kadikoy, there are meetings at 6:00 pm on Thursdays and at 5:30 pm on Saturdays (contact 0537 433 8368). A full listing of all English-speaking AA meetings in Turkey with local contacts can be found on the AA Europe website: http://www.aaeurope.net/

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 wonâ€™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".

NEW! Asian Ladies of Istanbul The Asian Ladies of Istanbul is a non-profit social group established over 20 years ago where ladies from East Asia living in Istanbul get together for various events and can feel at home while far from their original home. A members-only Facebook page is available for them where they can keep track of the latest monthly luncheons, news, events, photographs and relevant information pertaining to daily life in Istanbul, Turkey. Please contact the group leader, Kim Cakirkaya at kim.cakirkaya@gmail.com or 0533 463 6930 for further information.

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.

AWl (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: Robi Olsun (ozgunduz@usa.net) or Linda Caldwell (linda@delikiz.com) or please contact us at awiistanbul@gmail.com

Belgian Friends of Istanbul The Belgian Friends of Istanbul help Belgian newcomers to feel at home and make friends quickly. We gather together on a regular basis during a dinner, drink, day at the beach or at the museum, and try to keep our traditions alive like the annual St. Nicholas party for the kids, New Year’s Dinner, Easter brunch. We have our own Facebook page on which members exchange useful info about job opportunities, housing, babysitting, Belgian cultural events in Istanbul, etc.Contact Nathalie Bevernaegie, bfistanbul@gmail.com, www.bfistanbul.be

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

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

Comunita Italiana For information contact: Armanda Campaner armandacampaner@ttnet. net.tr (0212) 232 13 51, Beatrice Ghianda 05322118033 or Paola Maresia 05322118033

Die Bruecke DIE BRUECKE ("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 BRUECKE 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@brueckeistanbul.org

NVI- Dutch speaking people in Istanbul The Dutch Club Istanbul is a group of people who like to keep typical Dutch festivities alive, for people who have connection to Holland, who like to meet up with Dutch speaking people. On a monthly basis we organize a get together. Among the festivitieswe do the typical celebrations like Sinterklass (5 December) and Koninginnedag (Queens day). For further information and detailscheck our website www.nv-istanbul.org or contact: secretariaat@nv-istanbul.org Mariska Steenkamer 0530 828 65 65.

Fransız Fakirhanesi - Little Sisters of the Poor Contact: Mother Mary psdptr@gmaıl.com 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

Friends of India Association (FOIA)

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

The Friends of India Association ( FOIA) is a registered group formed to facilitate Indians in Istanbul to connect through various social events. Our aim is to keep the spirit of India and Indian culture alive by organising various festivals and activities through the year. If you are a newcomer to Istanbul and would like to know more andjoin the association, please contact any of the following: Jugnu Saglik jugnusaglik@yahoo.com, Ambili ramachandran.ambili@gmail.com, Diya khera.diya@gmail.com or Gayatri at chopra.gayatri@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook as Istanbul Indian community (FOIA).

Bridge Group - All Levels

Girls Scouts I Brownies I Daises

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

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

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OTHER GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 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 website@iwi-tr.org to update this group.

InterNations InterNations is an organization where global minded people have the opportunity to network and exchange valuable tips and topics regarding expatriate subjects. Twice a month we organize events and provide our members to meet and network. For further information, please check our website http://www.internations.org

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

Luso Brasileiro Portuguese speaking group. Contact : lsabel ponte Gulpan 0212 669 4943 or 0532 274 1653.

The Istanbul Ottomans Rugby Club Practice every Saturday afternoon at the Dikilitaş Spor Kulübü in Besiktas (directions available at www.ottomansrugby.com).Players of all ages (14+) and levels of fitness welcome, including ladies for our newly formed Ottomans Women Rugby Club. Please contact Özer Önkal at +90 533 482 6262 or email: ozer.ali.onkal@ottomansrugby.com or ozer212@yahoo. com

knowledge or skill is required, besides an interest in the game and in meeting new people. Contact Waltraud Erkut 0212 265 0700 for all things Turkey. Here you can find a lively group of people who discuss everything about Turkey, network and organize social events.

SED (Society for the Education of Social Responsibilities) 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 living 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

South Africans in Istanbul Please contact esbie@hotmail.com if you are interested in joining an informal group of expatriate South-Africans.

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. SainteRose for more information at 05317691368 or debbiesainterose@yahoo. com

Patchwork Group

SWEA (Swedish Women Educational Association)

Contact Cynthia Royce 0536 348 4086,cynthroyce@hotmail.com

A world-wide network for Swedish or Swedish-speaking women with a chapter in Istanbul. Contact jessica.lundgren@jlu-prod.com

PAWI 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

Photo Club of Istanbul Contact person: Jennifer Gurcuoglu E-mail address: photoclubofistanbul@gmail.com

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 motherâ€TMs 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 Russian-speaking 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 Tuesdays 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

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IWI Tennis Group If you enjoy playing tennis...get ready! The IWI Tennis Group is now forming and times and days have yet to be scheduled but play will take place at Torch Tennis in Tarabya. If you are interested in joining please contact Pervin at pervinleenhouts@gmail.com with your name, telephone number and email address. Teams will be based on skill level and we welcome all players from beginners to intermediate and advanced.

Toastmasters International-Istanbul Chapter The English speaking Istanbul Toastmasters club is the only local branch of Toastmasters International, an organization that helps its members improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. ITM meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 19:30-21:30 at the Metro Park Hotel in Taksim. Guests are welcome to attend two meetings free of charge. For further information contact: Madeleine Pelletier, Vice-President Education 0535 227 1074 (vpeducation@istanbultoastmasters.org) or Alper Rozanes, Vice-President Membership, 0532 243 3753 (vpmembership@istanbultoastmasters. org).

Union Church of Istanbul Is an international, inter-denominational church that offers services in English. Please contact Elaine Van Rensburg 0212 244 5763.

*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 website@iwi-tr.org. These pages are for your information only; the IWI does not accept any responsibility regarding these groups or their activities

partner offers Our Partner Offers page will list various offers and discounts that our partners are extending to IWI members. In order to redeem these partner benefits, you must show your IWI Membership ID card.

EFinst 10 % off for IWI cardholders The most professional and successful private Turkish language school for foreigners in Turkey teaching students how to speak the language accurately and fluently from the first lesson! The EFINST Turkish Centre Istanbul has over 12 years experience in meeting the language and training needs of those who wish to study and improve their Turkish. We are dedicated to promoting international understanding through education and raising the standards of language learning. Contact: info@turkishlesson.com or 0212-282 9064. www.turkishlesson.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda offers 15% discount for IWI members ! The Doubles Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options featuring international dishes. Our open buffet offers a variety of signature dishes each bursting with flavor. At lunch and dinner you can also choose from our a la carte menu consisting of unique dishes from a variety of cuisines. La Gazetta Café & Bar is ideal for a morning coffee or five o’clock tea during the day. Having a wide range of food & drinks selection, you can relax after an exhausting meeting , catch up with old friends or enjoy music performances in the evenings. Elemental Fitness & SPA is at your service between between 07.00 – 23.00 with its indoor and outdoor pool*, massage rooms, hammam, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, solarium,stott pilates studio and fully equipped fitness room. Our professional staff will bring you a variety of treatments and massages from different parts of the world in a peaceful environment. *summer only Please do not forget to bring your IWI membership card with you! For our Entertainment programs please follow www.facebook.com/ DoubleTreebyHiltonIstanbulModa call 0216 542 43 44.

Le Fumoir at Georges Hotel Galata Now specially for IWI members, Le Fumoir Restaurant & Bar offers a 10 % discount on all restaurant consumption until end of February. Try authentic French food and wine while enjoying the best views in town, from Bosphorus Bridge to Sultanahmet. For reservations call: 90 212 244 24 23 or email info@georges.com

Kadiköy Şifa is offering members: * A 10% discount for all medical services at both their Kadıköy and Ataşehir hospitals. * For Longevity and Wellness Clinic services A discount of 20% for cash payment more than 1000TRY. A discount of 10% on installments more than 1000TRY. A discount of 7% for single procedures. * For Varix Center (Varicose Veins and Vascular Surgery) treatments, 15% discount byildirim@kadikoysifa.com , www.kadikoysifa.com/ipc

Arşipel Restaurant With more then 20 year experience in real Agean fish and seafood cuisine, the owner of Arşipel Restaurant is proud to present the newest addition- Arşipel Sushi. Only the fresh, never frozen ingredients. You will be pleasantly surprised! Lucky ladies of IWI will get special discount of 15 % for lunch ( between 12-18) and 10% for dinner ( 18-24). Offer valid for take out menu as well. Tel 0212-265-9600www.arsipel.com.tr

The Learning Center Istanbul in Yenikoy offers free consultation to parents to determine the educational needs of your child and how best to address them. www.thelearningcenteristanbul.com info@thelearningcenteristanbul.com

Time Out Istanbul in English is offering a 25% discount on subscriptions. Make Time Out Istanbul in English your monthly go-to guide for the city by contacting: Gizem Unsalan 02122871990 gizem@timeoutistanbul.com - www.timeoutistanbul.com/english

NBA Saloon (Etiler) as an IWI Partner is pleased to announce that IWI members will be given the following privileges up until December 31, 2012: * 20% discount on all hair, make up and nail spa services * 10% discount on Mystic Tan (UV free tanning) To take advantage of this beauty offer at NBA Saloon where you will discover the “new you”, you are invited to come see us! For questions please contact Enver Celikbas at 0533 774 08 27.

Da Vittorio Restaurant You do not have to go all the way to Italy to be served authentic Italian food. Just go to Da Vittorio’s in the heart of Beyoglu. Ladies of the IWI is offered a 15 % discount at Da Vittorio restaurant. This offer is valid everyday except Friday and Saturday dinner. Please make a reservation at: vittoriosindoni@ yahoo.com or call: 0212 – 245 8817 www.davittorioistanbul.com

“SWAAD -The Taste Of India”. We are pleased to introduce our restaurant “SWAAD -The Taste Of India”. In the world of options, Istanbul has got confined choice of international cuisine. We are here to offer authentic Indian cuisine with a variety of palatable dishes. The menu provides enormous options to the guests to savor the meal of their own choice. Now special offer for IWI card holders at ‘’SWAAD INDIAN RESTAURANT’’ - 10 % off on every meal you have in restaurant and special prices for occasion parties. Please contact us: Tel: 0212 518 71 10 – 0212 518 71 11 Web: www.swaad.com.tr

One Night Dress: Stuck on what to wear for a special occasion? Violet Benhabib from One Night Dress in Nişantası rents out exclusive designer dresses and is offering a special discount of 15% for IWI members. The contact person for IWI members is Mrs. Ester and she can be reached on 0533 3633347 or 0532 6469314 for an appointment. Visit www.onenightdress.net to see a sample of what is on offer. For more information e-mail vbenhabib@gmail.com.

Concept Languages Located in the heart of Etiler, Concept Languages is offering free Turkish conversation classes to any IWI member presenting their card. Classes will take place twice a month between 14:30 – 15:30 and for full information and reservations please contact Başak Toksoy 0212 351 18 40 basak.toksoy@conceptlanguages.com

Hillside Sports is offering a 20% discount on general memberships to IWI members. For details, please contact: galiahasid@hillside.com.tr

classıfıed ads TURKISH LESSONS & Orientation

Taught by certified native (Turkish & English)speaker. 20 years experience in language teaching from ages 3-60. Fluent in German. Member of IWI. Orientation services offered for Newcomers. arven58@yahoo.com

Professional Massage

I can come to your house... Pregnancy massage, cellulite massage, relaxing massage, full body massage, osho re-balancing, massage or wax. Call me for more information : Hatice Yildrim Tirli 0532 260 41 18 / 0542 434 19 32.

HOMEWORK HELPER, TUTOR, PLAYGROUP LEADER

American native-English speaking homework helper and language tutor specializing in lessons for children, in your home References available from some of the best families in Istanbul. Reliable & Experienced with ages 9 months - 15 years old Available to lead organized playgroups for infants. Will travel between Tophane and Istiniye. For inquiries contact Renée 0539 466 55 50 or email renee.elaine@gmail.com.

ALL-Boss-view (C) (Bosphorus)

Historic Mansion $1.65m Yenikoy; Boss-view (C) Historic Mansion $10m Sariyer by the Water, Swimming pool / Bar&B-Q; Quadruplex Rental: $9,000, Istinye $16,000; Five-ruplex, For Sale: $4m, Billiard table, indoor swimming pool, custom-made privately architectured; Plus Bebek-Tarabya-Yenikoy-EmirganIstinye-Ortakoy-Boss-strait rentals! Please ask your Realtor: (0533) 376-7774

TURKISH LESSONS: PRIVATE AND CONVERSATIONAL

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.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS AGES 5 to 12

Lessons from a professional trainer in the elegant and beautiful sport of rhythmic gymnastics. This sport teaches graceful movement and flexibility, enhancing beauty and elegance both inside and out. Branches at Bahçeşehir and Bakirköy. Call Helen 0534256 5548 or 0531-375 0642.

Turkish linguist specialist

BA/MBA conference interpreter offering lessons at your home at all levels. Native speaker of Turkish AND English teaching everything from Business language to Conversation, from tech and daily stuff you must know. Please call April at 0533 376 7774 for easy and fun learning!

STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Help your child to work through family changes and transitions. Enable strong communication. Play Therapy and Filial Therapy help encourage development of a strong and positive family environment. Play Therapist/Filial Therapist Sarah Oskay M.Sc. (Psych). , M.Ed. (Special Needs Ed). Mobile: 0532 623 7000 Office: 0212 246 1548 soskay@superonline.com

TLC NANNIES & AU PAIRS INTERESTING POSITION AVAILABLE WITH HOLIDAY APARTMENTS AND GUESTS

for someone who loves Beyoglu life... are you friendly, sociable, a reliable timekeeper and creative problem solver? Do you have aesthetic sensibility, pay attention to detail, speak good English and Turkish plus live an easy distance from Beyoglu? Interested? email us: info@istanbulplace.com

EXPERIENCED GERMAN

babysitter working with children from a variety of backgrounds and ages. Can speak German, Turkish, Italian and English and teach the same. Qualified doctor, friendly and lively. Willing to work on Asian and European side.References on request. Cora Mueller coralinka@gmx.de 0537 051 58 92 Tuesday at 11:00 Circolo Roma/ Tepebaşı / Taksim Wednesday at 18:30 B&E Sport Center / Nişantaşı / Topağaçı …And soon starts at Tarabya! Elif Odabaşı 0537 7931494 Facebook: Zumba Fitness with Elif

TLC nannies are educated and experienced. We offer full-time as well as a nanny-share system for those who need a part-time nanny. Our candidates can introduce a foreign language to your child. See our available candidates on our website: http://www. thelearningcenteristanbul.com/news.php Contact: Caresse Balpazari tlcaupairs@gmail.com +90-532-426-5979

SWAAD - The Taste of India (Indian Kitchen) We are pleased to introduce our restaurant “SWAAD-The taste of India”. In the world of Options, Istanbul has got confined choice of International cuisine. We are here to offer authentic Indian cuisine with a variety of palatable dishes. The menu provides enormous option to the Guests to savor the meal of their own choice. Please contact us : TEL : 0212 518 71 10 – 0212 518 71 11 Mobile :- 0533 412 26 00 , 0533 320 71 30 Web : www.swaad.com.tr E-mail :- swaad@swaad.com.tr , rishya@swaad.com.tr

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