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MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL

02 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2012

MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL

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

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CHARITY

Charity

LALE FEATURES Winter Magic and Walls Time and Space Realising Your New Year’s Resolution Turkish Carpets in Venetian Paintings Food Revolutionay Enjoy the Holidays

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MUMS ‘N KIDS Early Literacy Skills PFAPA Syndrome

48 50 IPWIN IPWIN

SPONSORED ARTICLES TimeOut Cornucopia

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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

Mojgan Golbon

treasury@iwi-tr.org

Secretary

Natalie Deutscher

secretary@iwi-tr.org

Office Manager

Karlygash Omurbayeva

officemanager@iwi-tr.org

Membership Secretary

Aditi Garg

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 Editor

Yasemin Olcay

lale@iwi-tr.org

Advertising Coordinator

Rishya Mittal

advertising@iwi-tr.org

Charity Coordinator

Nilgün Çoruk

charity@iwi-tr.org

Programs Coordinator

Positıon Available

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

Newcomers Programs

Ayşe Yücel

newcomersprograms@iwi-tr.org

Mum’s N’ Kids

Molly Grünberg

mumsnkids@iwi-tr.org

Suzanne Bruns Kaluti

IPWIN Coordinator

Lavinia Lorenzen

ipwin@iwi-tr.org

Adresi/Address:

IPWIN Coordinator

Katharina Omar

ipwin@iwi-tr.org

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

Liasion Officer

Ebru Demirel

liasion@iwi-tr.org

Charity

Angela Kuzucu

angela@iwi-tr.org

Lale

Johanna Wıdholm

johanna@iwi-tr.org

Events

Nevra Seggie

events@iwi-tr.org

Events

Céline Blin

events@iwi-tr.org

Website

Esbie van Heerden Ünsal

esbie@iwi-tr.org

Programs

Ambili Ramachandran

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Programs

Derryn Snowdon

derryn@iwi-tr.org

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 Tahtakiliç

tahtakilic@superonline.com

Book Club 2

Mary Akgüner

mary.akguner@gmail.com

Istanbul@Night

POSITION AVAILABLE

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

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Sorumlu Yazı İşleri Müdürü/ Responsible Editor: Laily Neyzi

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

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Basım Tarihi: 24.10.2012 Sayı: 61

The Team members 2012-2013

This year’s Halloween party was on October 14, 2012 and was held at Elite Celebration’s by Woodsview International Preschool. There were as many as 25 children along with their parents to enjoy the beautiful day celebrating. The children played many games, played in the garden, ate Halloween themed food, won prizes and of course ate some candy. The MumsN-Kids team would like to thank Sharon and her teachers a big thank you for hosting this year’s Halloween Party. Molly Grünberg Mums-N-Kids Coordinator Special thanks to Celine Blin for our cover.

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Board Letter

Dear IWI members,

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

ummer is well behind us, the children are back at school, and parents are enjoying their exciting life in Istanbul. The hugely successful opening meeting at the Hilton Hotel in September has been a great sign of an exciting year ahead for IWI. 2012-2013 promises to be an exciting and busy year for IWI with a series of activities and events, including the IWI’s first Annual Christmas Festival organized by the Events Team. This might be a good time to introduce the new Events Team for 20122013: The team is composed of 3 energetic ladies, Marine Boixiere, Simona Zini and Nevra Seggie who work with Celine Blin, the graphic designer. Marine is French and married with 2 children. She has lived in Istanbul since January 2012 and previously worked in London as an events consultant. Simona is Italian and married with 2 children. She has been in Istanbul for a year and previously worked as the Channel Digital Product Manager of Virgilio, the first web portal of Telecom Italia. Nevra is Turkish and married with one child. She is an academic in the College of Education at Boğaziçi University. Céline is French and married with one child (and another on the way). She is a freelance graphic designer. So what is this Christmas Festival about? For many of its 40 years of existance, the IWI has hosted (and organised) the annual Christmas Bazaar and, this year, it is shaking things up a little. It is organising its first “Christmas Festival”, which will be the major fundraising event of the year for IWI allowing our organisation to support many charities for the new season 2012-2013. Why the change? The Christmas Festival aims to be a more family oriented event, advertised among IWI members and the national groups, targeting members of these organizations and also their families and friends. We are of course not forgetting all our Turkish friends who are as welcome as ever. IWI strongly believes that a more exclusive and intimate event will heighten your shopping and holiday experience. The very elegant Grand Hyatt is welcoming us this year and we are delighted to have such an opportunity. The hotel is not only beautifully decorated but also conveniently located next to Taksim with its multiple transportation options. The General Manager, Mr. Van der Ree and the hotel events team have been very welcoming and they are thrilled to be the IWI’s partner for this first Christmas Festival. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.... yes you read correctly, with much demand, the IWI has changed the usual weekday to a weekend day (the 2nd of December) to allow the whole family, as well as our working members and their families to be able to enjoy the event. No one will be forgotten during that day! These changes will in no way impede upon the quality of our event. Like in previous Christmas Bazaars, you will find a variety of stalls selling either imported or hand-made goods in a cheerful and more relaxed atmosphere. The festive Food Court will also welcome you all day long with its homemade delicatessen and drinks from all over

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the world. We are looking forward to tasting some delicious baked goods along with some “glühwein”, but shhhh, we won’t say more... We will make sure that you enjoy your day. So, just come and experience it! Most importantly, there is no need to rush to the entrance on the first hour of the day, with a new restocking system, we will make sure that you can buy food and goods at any time of the day. It starts at 11 am (for the early birds!) and continues until 5 pm, so there is no excuse not to pop in. We hope to see all of you and your families and friends there to make it a day to remember. What you will find at the Festival: There will be of course the very much awaited national stalls where you will be able to find mouth-watering (imported or home-made) wine, cheese, pastry, cakes, preserves, and more... In addition, the carefully selected commercial stalls will provide you with various Christmas specialties, handcrafted gifts, home decorations, linens and clothes, handmade jewelry to name just a few. And lets not forget our own tables such as the ones selling second-hand books, misletoe freshly cut for the occasion and the much anticipated Christmas advent calendars. Last but not least, we are excited to organise again this year a fantastic lottery and tombola: so buy your tickets now to have a chance to win amazing prizes! You may get very lucky! If you need to rest from your intense shopping spree or if you feel a little hungry, there will be no need to go too far. The Food court will offer you a choice of food from some Istanbul restaurants as well as plenty of homemade delicacies all served by dedicated volunteers. Some exotic cuisines will be available this year so make a note in your diary so you don’t miss this chance to travel through your taste buds. And for the little ones, various fun activities will take place for them to experience Christmas at the beginning of December. Molly Grünberg, Mums and Kids Coordinator, has helped us to organise a fun day for them. Happy children, happy parents! More information to come on our website. How to help: All this wouldn’t be possible without our many dedicated volunteers who do so much to make the event a success. We always need volunteers and it is not too late to get involved. Any kind of contributions, donations, experience and time are hugely appreciated. To make the IWI’s first Christmas Festival a success, we are currently looking volunteers to help with one (or more) of the following: • selling entrance tickets before the event; • selling lottery tickets before and during the Christmas Festival; • cooking and baking traditional holiday delicacies in finger-food style to be served on the day; • preparing Glühwein and serving it; • decorating (Christmas trees, Food Court, IWI tables and venue in general); • helping out at the Children’s activities; • helping find sponsors for the event and for the lottery/tombola and collecting donations; • leading IWI tables (bakery, advent calendars,

and secondhand books); helping find books for the IWI books stall in various languages; • assisting visitors on the day; and • managing the cloakroom. If you wish to donate books or Christmas decorations, please drop them off in the office on Wednesday mornings between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Please contact us on christmasfestival@iwi-tr.org to get more details. We are also happy to meet you at the IWI office during or outside the working hours. For an appointment, please email us. •

Charities... the aim of the Christmas Festival: After the fun, we have to think seriously about where the money goes. The Christmas Festival will support many Istanbul-based charities as all the net proceeds we make on that day go towards projects to help the less fortunate. As list of charities that IWI is supporting can be found on our website. We thank all the sponsors and volunteers for helping IWI make this happen. If you want more information on our charities, please contact our Charity Coordinator Nilgul Coruk at charity@iwi-tr.org Practical information: When: December, 2nd, 2012,(Remember it’s a Sunday!) Time: From 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Where: Grand Hyatt - Taskisla Caddesi, Taksim Istanbul Where to buy entrance tickets and lottery tickets: Please buy your ticket(s) in advance as limited space this year. Free entrance for children under 12. 1. At the IWI office, on Wednesdays between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Should you wish to pick them up outside the office hours, please email the events team on christmasfestival@iwi-tr.org; 2. At the Neighbourhood and/or Newcomers Coffee Mornings on the Asian and European sides; 3. By contacting one of the Board members and/or the events team; 4. At some international schools. Details will follow; 5. From IPWIN coordinators on ipwin@iwi-tr.org A special warm thanks goes to: Céline Blin for her beautiful Christmas Festival posters and other design concept, for her kindness and patience. Good luck Céline with your new ‘human design project’. Eléonore Gamard, the previous Events coordinator, who was a gold mine of information and advice. Johanna Widholm, the IWI Sponsorship Coordinator, who worked very hard to get all kind of contributions from our sponsors as well as all the exciting prizes for the lottery. Johanna’s enthusiasm and energy have been really helpful to organise this first Christmas Festival. Tack! For more details regarding the event, please visit our website www.iwi-tr.org closer to the date. IWI Events coordinators Nevra, Marine and Simona (The Three International Musketeers!)

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NEIGHBOURHOOD COFFEE MORNINGS

Nalini Narang

Neighbourhood Coffee Morning NCM roundup Neighbourhood Coffee Mornings have started with most neighbourhoods having their get together in the 2nd week of October. They were all well attended and ladies really enjoyed catching up with each other. It was indeed heartening to see a lot of new members and even more encouraging to see a lot of the old members returning back! A big thank you to all our October hostesses for all their efforts and to all the ladies who made the effort to attend. Below, is a picture of the Area G and L combined coffee morning hosted by Dr. G端lfem Bascher and organised by Coordinator, Melis Sunay Berket. Keep it up ladies!!! The next Ncm will be on Wednesday, 14th Nov. I hope many more of you will join your respective coffee morning. Kindly mark your calendars...Neighbour Hood Coffee Mornings are always on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Attached is the new list of our Area Coordinators. Please feel free to call them or me, if you have any feedback. Best regards, Nalini Narang

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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 Erenkoy at Café Cadde every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

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Esentepe Tepebaşı Teşvikiye/Maçka

Büyükdere

Annual Opening Meeting

IWI

Opening

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Annual Opening Meeting

2012

Meeting

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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, Alkent Sitesi, Etiler

Reservations

: Not required

Phone

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

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

Date

See Calendar for Details

Time

11:00 am - 1:30pm ( Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month - see calendar for details)

Venue

Cafe Cadde, Erenköy

Cost

Pay as you order

Meeting Place

Bağdat Caddesi, Cafe Cadde, Erenköy

Reservations

No reservations necessary

Person to Contact

Petra Gönenç

Contact details

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 My name is Katharina Omar, I’m from Germany and came 1 year ago to Istanbul due to my husband’s professional transfer. I enjoy spending time with my 20 months old son and walking / strolling through the beautiful parks of Istanbul. After working in the hotel industry for the last 11 years, in Germany, Dubai and South Africa I’m looking forward to contribute my international experiences to the IPWIN network and program.

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…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.

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 2012/2013 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.

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 Bazaar team Spring Ball team

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Creating exciting programs Neighbourhood coffee morning coordinators

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

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Programs Regular Activitices Mums’n Kids IPWIN National Holidays

Calendar NOVEMBER

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10 Atatürk Memorial Day

Alkent CM Erenköy CM

Blog Building

Meditation Talk

14 NCM

Italian Cooking

Sufism Talk

Working in Turkey

Flu Season Remedies

Alkent CM Erenköy CM

Turkish Bath

December

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1

Sunday 2

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 3

Mosaic Day Spa

Baking Demo Sales & Marketing

Alkent CM Erenköy CM

12 NCM

Turkish Artists Exhibition

Festive Mornings

Kilim Talk

Alkent CM Erenköy CM

CHRISTMAS DAY 31

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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx programs IWI Health Series – Talk on Meditation

Italian Cooking Demo and Lunch

In the first event of our season for our newly launched IWI Health Series, we start to travel a road that originates and terminates within us. A Journey through Meditation that if done correctly leads to a personal sense of peace and well being. Though most of us are aware at some level about the benefits of meditation, we are also at a loss on what meditation really is and whether we can apply it easily, effortlessly to our daily life. To help answer these and many more questions , is our Meditation expert , Mr.Utku Oguz.

A genuine Sicilian chef, Vittorio Sindoni is inviting all you ‘wannabe Italian chefs’ to learn from the Pro’s how to turn out a 3 course meal….pronto! No cooking skills required – just come and watch how Vittorio puts it all together and then you get to sit down to a glorious luncheon with a glass of vino and get to meet other expats living abroad! Vittorio’s story is magical, from growing up in Palermo, Sicily and moving to New York where he started his career waiting on tables in an Italian restaurant. To this day he has been involved in ‘starting up’ very successful restaurants in New York, Italy, Paper Moon and the W Hotel in Istanbul and his very own restaurant in Beyoglu named ‘Da Vittorio Locanda Italiana’ next to the picturesque Ansen Suite Hotel! This area of Galata and Pera was a place where many Genoese and Venetians lived and worked, so maybe his settling down in this area was the call of his ancestors!

Mr.Oguz, is a former pharmaceutical industry executive and the only authorized teacher of Chopra University of California to teach meditation in three languages. He will give us a free talk about the benefits of meditation and how and where to learn it from. Mr.Oguz will also talk about the links between meditation and the coming 26,000 years women’s power age, about how we can use meditation to increase our clairvoyance and intuitions and how we can use meditation to manifest our desires much faster by linking it with the sub-atomic quantum mechanical realm. Mr.Oguz has trained more than 300 hundred students many of whom had major healings from long time standing illnesses. As an ex-pharmaceutical industry executive who worked several years in different countries in this field, Mr.Oguz will also share why pharmaceuticals don’t work and what are the key elements to get rid of any disturbing health conditions with the power of mind and by gently managing intentions.

Date

Thursday, 8 November

Time

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

IWI Office, Ulus

Cost

Free

Maximum Participants

Reservations

Online at IWI website , www. iwi-tr.org.

Deadline

Monday, 5 November

Person to Contact

Suzy Kaluti

Contact Details

chairwoman@iwi-tr.org

Vittorio will be sharing his recipes and teach us how to make from his popular menu – ‘Salmon Tartar’ for Starters, ‘Pappardelle (homemade wide fettuccine) with dry porcini mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & basil’ for the Main Course and finally ‘Espresso Semifreddo (is similar to homemade ice cream)’ for Dessert! Due to popular demand bookings need to be made early to guarantee a place to learn from this charismatic chef, ‘Vitto’ how simple and fun cooking can be ‘the Italian way’! Buon Appetito! Date

Tuesday, 13 November

Time

12:00 Noon to 3:00PM!

Venue

Da Vittorio Locanda Italiana at Ansen Hotel Mesrutiyet Cad. Ansen 130 Tepebasi, 34430 – Tunel, ISTANBUL (+90 212 245 8817) (When you step out of Sishane Metro station on Sishane side, his restaurant is around the corner!)

Cost

80TL per person cash only (includes; cooking class, lunch, 1 glass of wine, dessert, coffee, taxes and service gratuity.)

Reservations

reservations@iwi-tr.org LATE CANCELATIONS MUST PAY FULL FEE – unless cancelled before 06/11/2012

Booking Deadline

Tuesday, 6th November

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.

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programs The Sufism Talk: “Peace inside - Peace outside”

IWI Health Series :Combating Winter- Home Remedies for the Flu Season Better Health through Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine

Cem Aydoğdu, born in Istanbul of mixed parentage is a living cultural bridge. Well versed in both his native cultures and well travelled, he is very good at helping people understand cultural nuances. As a practicing student of Sufism for over twenty years, he brings clarity to the most misunderstood and often misrepresented spiritual path that forms the mystical core of Islam. This path that embraces universal love, inner peace and compassion to all beings. In this talk we will be introduced to the basics of Sufism. We will follow its evolution and examine some of the foundation philosophy, hear about some of the Sufi saints such as the world famous Rumi, the poet and mystic who is still one of the best selling poets in North America and his mentor or muse, Shems of Tabriz. Poetry and stories are two of the most used tools in Sufism so come expecting to hear plenty of both.

Join us for this informative talk on how to keep yourself and your family healthy during flu season without having to resort to flu vaccinations, antibiotics or other drugs. Staying well while those around you sniffle and sneeze requires that your immune system function optimally. This can be supported through diet, herbs, spices and also certain lifestyle routines. Join us to learn about foods that pack the biggest nutritional punch, simple preventive strategies as well as traditional medicinal home remedies you should have at hand when you do get sick. Dr. Onur Aydınoğlu (D.A.O.M., Dipl.O.M.) is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine licensed in the Washington and New Mexico States in the USA, and a nationally certified Diplomate by the National Certification Board of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. He is a specialist in acupuncture, meridian therapy, medical qigong, and herbal medicine. Together with his wife, Ulli Allmendinger, an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist, he owns Heal Istanbul--Center for Eastern Healing Arts in Moda, Kadıköy, where they see patients and give educational seminars on holistic health and Eastern philosophy. For more information, please visit www.healistanbul.com or call us at 0216 330 10 30 .

Date

Tuesday, 20 November

Time

11 am to 1 pm

Venue

Pusula Sanat Evi,Papa Roncalli Str. 118A, Harbiye(on the street of Vatican consulate and the backstreet of Lycee de Notre Dame de Sion)

Cost

50 TL ; Coffee ,Tea and finger foods complimentary

Maximum Participants

Reservations

Deadline

Person to Contact Contact Details

Date

Monday, 26 November

Time

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

IWI Office, Ulus

Cost

Free

Online at IWI website , www. iwi-tr.org.

Reservations

Online at IWI website , www. iwi-tr.org.

Friday, 16 November

Deadline

Thursday, 22 November

Ambili Ramachandran

Person to Contact

Jo Bradley

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Contact Details

newcomers@europe@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.

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programs Turkish bath experience… From the architect of Sultans at…

IWI Day at the Mosaic Spa!

No stay in Istanbul would be complete without a bout of steaming, soaping, scrubbing and massaging in a Turkish bath (Hamam)... First time visitors are often unsure of what to expect at a Turkish Hamam….so IWI are inviting newcomers to share in an authentic Turkish bath experience at Çemberlitaş, built in 1584, is commonly hailed as one of the most beautiful Hamams. As you walk into the complex, a Sinan building, you are greeted with an atmosphere of times past.

The seasons are changing and unfortunately so does our body .The weather outside may not cheer us up in these cold months but that’s no reason for our skin and body not to glow!

And so begins the traditional bathing process. Once you’ve selected the service you prefer, you obtain your wash mitt at the till at the entrance. The attendants welcome you into the cool area and will hand ladies a pestamal (cotton wrap) and a pair of disposable briefs. Move into the changing cubicle to undress. You are now ready for the hot area, where you will stretch out on the central stone. A good twenty minutes of relaxation on the central stone is recommended. This will unwind your body, open the pores, and prepare you for the scrubbing. A masseuse arrives and a good scrub is followed by a soap massage. This cleanses and refreshes the skin. If you haven’t purchased additional services, now is the time to lie back down on the central stone, and later, wash yourself again at the washbasins. If you have chosen an Aromatherapy oil massage, using herbalbased natural oil, this relaxing, refreshing, whole-body massage helps in releasing the pain and discomfort caused by stress. The aromatherapy oils with their pleasant smells of essential oils help you relax while intensifying the effects of the massage as well. It lasts for 30 minutes and you leave feeling oh so pampered and relaxed… Date

Thursday, 29 November

Time

10:30 AM

Vezirhan Cad. No: 8 – 34120. Cemberlitas, ISTANBUL (+90 212 522 7974)(Getting onto the tram at Kabatas will take you towards the Grand Bazaar and Cemberlitas. Get off tram at Cemberlitas and the entrance of Hamam will be on the right on the way to Grand Bazaar!)

Venue

Cost

Spend a day at The Mosaic Day Spa in Tarabya and treat yourself to a relaxing massage or to a face and body treatment customised to suit your skin and body type. The experts at the Mosaic Spa include a masseuse specialising in Far Eastern massages and in Pre Natal Massages. The products used for the treatments are the renowned French brands, CARITA - the anti-ageing specialist based on cuttingedge, avant-garde technology and DECLEOR which focuses on providing natural products. The spa has been designed so that you can pamper yourself not just from the treatments offered, but by the personalised and warm service. Sip a cup of tea while restfully contemplating life on the Spa’s terrace overlooking the Bosphorus and step out relaxed and rejuvenated! What’s more, owner Sera Kanpulat has closed the Spa’s doors to the public and reserved two days exclusively for IWI members! Please contact her to make your appointment and book early so you get your preferred time slot. So, get ready to pamper yourself and as they say at the Mosaic Spa, ‘Turn your daily routine into a meaningful ritual’!

Date

Monday and Tuesday, 3 - 4 December

Time

By appointment

Venue

Mosaic Day Spa ,Tarabya, Hayder Aliyev Caddesi No,176/B ,Kat:3

105TL per person cash (includes; full treatment of scrubbing, soap massage and oil massage) or 70TL excluding the oil massage.

Cost

20% discount on treatment and products.

Reservations

By phone

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Spa Contacts

www.mosaicdayspa.com.tr www.facebook/MosaicDay Spa

Reservations

LATE CANCELATIONS MUST PAY FULL FEE – unless cancelled before 22/11/2012

Person to Contact

Sera Kanpulat

Booking Deadline

Tuesday, 22nd November

Contact Details

0532 217 40 77

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.

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programs Baking demo with Joy - Christmas Desserts & Cookies…

The Kilim Talk: Esoteric Symbolism in Nomadic Textiles

Tired of the same old holiday cookies and desserts? IWI have planned a baking demo with pastry chef Joy Ludwig-Mcnutt in her home to learn some new and unique treats for the holidays. Chestnuts abound in Turkey and star in a creamy candied chestnut tart. Or how about pairing cardamom and hazelnuts together in a buttery shortbread? You will learn 5 recipes in this hands-on demo, and will take some of the goodies home with you to share with your loved ones. Come learn some new recipes with Joy! You’ll be making these soon for your own holiday parties.

Its hard to live in Turkey and not fall in love with the bright colours and the unique patterns of the Turkish Kilim.The lore of kilim motifs, designs, colors and their symbolism is as rich and complex as the combined heritage of cultures that gave them birth and contributed to their evolution. This month, learn to read the intricate art of communication practiced by the kilim weavers who are wonderfully erudite in the language of kilim rugs.

Candied chestnut tart Italian Tadal cookies (Grandma’s recipe) Hazelnut-cardamom shortbread Dark chocolate-cinnamon mousse Linzer jam-filled cookies

Joy’s love for baking started as a child, growing up in the Midwest States, thanks to both her grandmothers. Often, you will see the influences of her childhood in her homespun desserts. It wasn’t until after college and working for several years as a newspaper writer, Joy decided to pursue her dream of becoming a pastry chef and attended a small culinary program in Kansas City. She has worked in New York at the award winning Jean-Georges Restaurant, in Washington, DC and Charleston one of the top restaurants in Baltimore as pastry chef! Since moving to Istanbul in July 2010, Joy started writing about her cooking and traveling experiences in Turkey on her blog at http:// myturkishjoys.blogspot.com/. In her spare time, she teaches pastry classes in her home and at the Istanbul Culinary Institute and bakes for private orders. You can find her pastries daily at Denizen Coffee in Sultanahmet!

This is a presentation on the esoteric values that the weavers attributed to the symbols they wove , and the specific colors they used. The talk will also include a short orientation on what to look for when buying and caring for your rugs. This is an opportunity to learn in an informal environment, the mysteries of the nomadic textiles unveiled and the basics factually explored. Cem Aydoğdu has over twenty five years of experience in nomadic textiles both as a user collector and as a merchant. This combined with being a somewhat wayward student of Sufi mysticism for the last twenty years, provides a unique perspective delivered in storyteller tradition.

Date

Monday, 10 December

Time

11 am to 1 pm

Venue

Pusula Sanat Evi,Papa Roncalli Str. 118A, Harbiye (on the street of Vatican consulate and the backstreet of Lycee de Notre Dame de Sion)

Cost

50 TL ; Coffee ,Tea and finger foods complimentary

Maximum Participants

Reservations

Online at IWI website , www. iwi-tr.org.

Date

Wednesday, 5 December

Time

10:30 AM!

Venue

Joy’s home in Fulya/Besiktas – address to follow with RSVP

Cost

50TL per person (cash only)

reservations@iwi-tr.org LATE CANCELATIONS MUST PAY FULL FEE – unless cancelled before 26/11/2012

Deadline

Friday, 7 November

Person to Contact

Ambili Ramachandran

Monday, 26th November

Contact Details

reservations@iwi-tr.org

Reservations Deadline

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.

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programs IWI exclusive exhibition of Turkish Artists

Festive Morning for Mums & Kids

The one day exhibition of Turkish paintings at the gallery at Pusula Sanat Evi will be held exclusively for IWI members.

The festive season is in full flow this month! Take a breather from all the baking, the decorating, and shopping with this special event exclusively for Mums and Kids.

The exhibition displays paintings of mostly contemporary Turkish artists. Some of the works have the city of Istanbul as a part of the narrative in their paintings along with some fıgurative and nonfigurative works. The exhibition features the works of many well known Turkish artists like Cimok, Balaban, Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu and also introduces the works of new talents.

Mums and their little ones are invited to spend a wonderful morning in the environs of the very luxorious Ciragan Palace Kempinski! Pamper yourself and your children with a sumptuous spread partially as a buffet and partially pre- set on the table. Chef William from the Ciragan Palace Hotel will also liven up the event with some special Pastry demonstrations.

The paintings at the exhibition are for sale and are reasonably priced. With the festive season around the corner, its a good time and a great way to indulge yourself or a loved one with a gift that will also appreciate with time.

Date

Monday, 17 December

Time

11 am to 6 pm

Venue

Pusula Sanat Evi, Papa Roncalli Str. 118A, Harbiye (on the street of Vatican consulate and the backstreet of Lycee de Notre Dame de Sion)

Cost

Reservations

Date

Tuesday, 18 December

Time

9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Venue

Gazebo Lounge, Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Cost

Adults- 45TL/Kids- 16 TL

Entry free

Maximum Participants

Online at IWI website ,www. iwi-tr.org

Reservations

Online at IWI website ,www. iwi-tr.org

Deadline

Friday, 14 December

Deadline

Thursday, 13 December

Person to Contact

Nilgun Coruk

Person to Contact

Molly Grunberg

Contact Details

nilguncoruk@gmail.com

Contact Details

mumsnkids@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.

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CHARITY

Volunteer to Work With the Physically Impaired

Born with Spina Bifida this 8 year old boy is a very smart, friendly left-handed Tennisplayer. He needs somebody to play with him at Enka, TED or other places. Also we need a volunteer teacher for English at the TOFD Beykoz facilities (to pass over from Yeniköy by boats- it’s a very pleasant ride!) If you have the heart to work with the physically impaired, please call Marina Baumeister: 0535 767 35 03 or mail : marina.tennis@gmail.com

Bomonti Christmas Sale

The annual christmas sale in the Bomonti old peoples' home will take place on December 1st. We are looking for donations for the White Elephant stall., for example household items, ornaments,, clothes and shoes in good condition, jewellery etc. Things can be dropped off at the IWI office or contact Annelies Ildız-Gall 0532-3447492, ajegall@gmail.com

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TALK: FORTY THORNS Forty thorns, a novel of the triumph of human spirit despite social situations, a crumbling empire, war torn lands and an emerging new Republic By Judy Light Ayyıldız, Author, Speaker, Educator, Workshop Leader

Date

Friday, November 2nd at 10.30 AM

Venue

Şişli Belediyesi Başkanlığı 34394 Esentepe, Şişli 15th Floor Refreshments

RSVP

yulilovesanimals@gmail.com

life her heroine, whose rhapsodic adventure embodies a broader transformation that takes place in Turkey. Few can match the candor and humor Ayyıldız encapsulates in her Forty Thorns…” Günseli Sönmez İşçi, Prof. Dr. Dean, Faculty of Science and Letters Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul-Turkey At the end of the program Judy will be signing her book, Forty Thorns published both in Turkish and English. What a great Christmas present to family and friends abroad… For more information on her and her books, please see the sites below.

Judy will be in Istanbul for few days only. She gracefully accepted to take time off from her busy schedule and spend a morning with our members. She is coming to Turkey upon the invitation to “Altın Portakal Film Festivali”(Golden Orange Film Festivities). Her book might be made into a feature movie or TV series.

http://www.fortythorns.com http://www.remzi.com http://www.judylightayyildiz.com about.me/JudyLightAyyildiz

“Forty Thorns is not only about the life of a remarkable woman, Judy’s mother-in-law but it is also glimpse into a period of utmost turmoil in Turkish history. “Wry and imaginative Judy Light Ayyıldız displays a rare balance of cultural symbolism and historical accuracy as she journeys into the

INFORMATION ON JUDY LIGHT AYYILDIZ AND FORTY THORNS FOR ALTIN PORTAKAL FILM FESTIVAL.doc

Suriye Pasajı İstıklal Cad. 348 / 4 Tünel / Beyoğlu / Istanbul

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IPWIN

Lavinia Ganga & Katharina Omar

IPWIN

Events in

November and December

After this long and beautiful summer break, we were all looking forward to the new IPWIN season and it events. Our season started of with the IWI opening event at the Hilton hotel on September 19th. As every year, we had prepared some information and were ready to answer any question in regards to our network. We had a total of 52 new members from different cultures, nations, working or not working ladies signed up. Their professional expertise are teaching, healthcare, owning a business, sales, human resources, journalism, finance, designer, IT, hospitality and tourism. We would like to thank everyone for their valuable feedback on our questionnaire. It was also great seeing some “old” loyal members passing by our desk. Our first event of the year, the 1st Wednesday of the month (not Tuesday anymore) was very well visited, as we talked about the Turkish Culture. Billur Cremer, a Business English Coach and very loyal and supporting IPWIN member told us some very interesting details about the culture, we all interact with every day in our professional as well as personal life. For the month of November and December, we have planned the following events for you: • • •

November 7th at 7 pm in Gezi Hotel Taksim How to build a blog November 21st at 7 pm in the Alkinci Law office Working in Turkey December 5th at 7 pm in Gezi Hotel Taksim – Sales & Marketing How to reach your target customers

Please look out for our emails on further details, sign up or contact us for any questions under ipwin@iwi-tr.org.

Why and how to join IPWIN IPWIN provides a platform for women of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. This includes women currently working, seeking employment or women who do not work or are not able to work for legal reasons. However, what unites us all is our interest in job-related topics and the wish to network with other women. So we invite all women and we are also open to guests and non-IWI-members – as our main aim is to enable networking. You may either sign up on the IWI website, www.iwi-tr.org or send an email to ipwin@iwi-tr.org or join us on LinkedIn, where you can not only view our upcoming events or activities, you may also find services (seminars, workshop etc.) or business details of our members’.

Feedback and Experts We are always open and appreciate your feedback, ideas or recommendations for future events. If you have an area of expertise which you would be willing to share with our IPWIN members through formal or informal meetings / training or workshop please do let us know. Wishing you all a colorful fall and looking forward to meet you at our upcoming events. Best regards Katharina & Lavinia IPWIN Coordinators

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marletphotography portrait & fashion

The Narang Family as photographed by MARLET. They were the lucky prize winners at the IWI SPRING BALL of a family photo session.

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Winter

Magic and Walls Have you ever considered spending Christmas abroad? Maybe you are away from family and friends this Christmas and New Year's season. These days with affordable air travel many are perhaps considering spending their next Christmas somewhere hot and/or exotic and exciting. 26

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y first Christmas away from home was in Berlin, Germany, which in 1979 was still a divided city. I was in West Berlin. As I walked down the street I enjoyed the aromas of hot chestnuts, gingerbread cookies and grilled sausages. That Christmas was special as it was the first time I ever had marzipan. I remember the white Christmas lights strung across the streets, and how it reminded me of home. Back home the lights strung across the streets were usually colorful but the classy white ones would do just fine! Like when I was growing up, we did the same in Germany, everyone received small presents, nothing too expensive, and we went around in turn, opening presents, for quite a long time. A smorgasbord of special German Christmas dishes was laid out, and we spent the day going back and forth, eating all day long, including my favorites such as apple strudel and turkey, and potato dumplings. Just like back home, we had a real Christmas tree but the decorations were different. We decorated our tree with straw stars, foil and wooden angels, pine cones and tinsel. We put our presents under the tree. There was also a wooden nativity scene in the window. The Christmas story was read in German and we sang some Christmas carols in German and English. We went to church in the late afternoon. The church had collected tin goods and clothing items, which were to be given to East Germans who had escaped the East and were now living in West Berlin. Different from the Christmases I had spent in Houston, Texas, snow was coming down, and the tall, outdoor Christmas trees strung with white lights were decorated with snowdrops and icicles. I went outside to enjoy this magical scene and was suddenly reminded as I stood outside of those who lived on the other side of the wall. It was not a merry Christmas or a happy New Year for them who were less fortunate than me. The East German government, desperate to keep its citizens, had walled their citizens in to prevent them from crossing the border. The Berlin Wall was the physical division between West Berlin and East Germany. It has been described as the symbolic boundary between democracy and Communism during the Cold War. The first wall was erected

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overnight on Aug. 13, 1961. The wall remained until the landmark day -- Nov. 9, 1989, when the border separating West Germany from East Germany was opened. Over the period of 28 years the size and scope of the Berlin Wall increased and became a more permanent structure defining the division between East and West Berlin. West Berlin, being situated entirely within the Soviet zone of occupation, became an island of democracy within Communist East Germany. Where I lived in Berlin was a 10 minute walk from the wall, which stretched over 100 miles. The wall not only ran through the center of Berlin, but encircled the city, cutting West Berlin off from the rest of East Germany. I found my first Christmas away from home memorable in many ways, and one of the most significant ones was knowing that the few items I gave at the church would help some family in need that had escaped for freedom. Of course, it is not just a physical wall that can divide us from other people. We can put up walls of prejudice, of indifference or of not caring. The well loved story of “A Christmas Carol” depicts how, after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, miserly Scrooge learns to break down the wall of selfishness he has built between him and his fellow man. Just like the joyous scenes at the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, “A Christmas Carol” ends in celebration of the warmth of human friendship. Nothing is more memorable during this season than the smells of roasted almonds, hot cocoa and mulled wine and being with friends and family. “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens Dr Charlotte McPherson Greenhouse Owner/General Director Today’s Zaman Regular Columnist Author of Culture Smart: Turkey

Nothing is more memorable during this season than the smells of roasted almonds hot cocoa and mulled wine 27 and being with friends and family.

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TIME AND SPACE:

BLENDING CONTEMPORARY ART WITH HISTORY AND NATURE

Created by Australian sculptor Andrew Rogers Time and Space (2007 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2011) consists of a series of contemporary sculptures placed in an environment especially chosen for their creation.

group of barren windswept hilltops in northern Cappadocia have been chosen to contain the largest land art park in the world, a creation by Australian artist Andrew Rogers. The gigantic sculptures of Time and Space can be seen from afar and combine contemporary art with the nature and history of their surroundings. With the completion of the sculpture park the Cappadocia region, already well known for its extraordinary landscapes, cave dwellings and Byzantine rock-cut churches, now has a new chapter to add to its vibrant history.

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LALE Features Travelling throughout Turkey one continuously stumbles upon a reference to the country’s past, from an imposing statue of Atatürk in the local town square to an excavation site uncovering a much more distant era in the country’s history. With historical sites and archaeological museums in abundance, it sometimes seems that there is little place left for displays of modern or contemporary works of art for the general public. That this is slowly changing, also outside of the country’s major cities, can be concluded from the creation of the sculpture park known as Time and Space in the popular tourist destination Cappadocia, Central Anatolia. Created by Australian sculptor Andrew Rogers Time and Space (2007 – 2011) consists of a series of contemporary sculptures placed in an environment especially chosen for their creation. This ambitious collection of gigantic stone structures is not only unique to Turkey, but its grand scale renders it without comparison in the rest the world. The thirteen sculptures are spread out over a number of otherwise monotonous hills just west of Avanos, covering an area more than 2,5 km (1,5 miles) in length and a kilometre (0,6 miles) in width, with the tallest structure a towering 19,5 meters (64ft) high. Time and Space forms part of Rogers ongoing Rhythms of Life, a project started in 1998 and comprising of a chain of land

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art sculptures around the globe, at the moment encompassing 13 countries and 7 continents including such remote places as the Gobi desert in China and the glaciers of Antarctica.

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Approaching the site from the main road running between Nevşehir and Avanos the first two visible works of Rogers are The Gift, a large horse flanking the steep slope of a hill, and the erect dark stone pillars of the work A Day on Earth. They call to mind mysterious monuments as Stonehenge and the white horses on the hillsides of southern England, but also the ancient Nazca Lines in Peru. Although Rogers does not specifically aim to refer to these particular sites, the works that Time and Space consists of do contain a strong emphasis on history and heritage in general. As Andrew Rogers

himself explains: “These structures address the cycle of life and the interconnection of humanity throughout time and space. They are about an idea not the structure itself”. The thirteen works of the sculpture park can be divided into linear works, gigantic drawings on the ground also known as geoglyphs, and works consisting of large basalt blocks and columns of varying sizes. The geoglyphs are all but one figurative, and are made of loose stones stacked to form walls roughly between one and two meters (approx. 3,3 - 6,6ft) in height. Due to their enormous dimensions these gigantic sculptures are best observed in

their totality from above, ideally while slowly drifting along in one of the many hot air balloons that take off around Göreme every morning. Nevertheless, even though the overview is easily lost when these works are encountered up close, a real sense of them is only achieved from the intimate vantage point obtained on the ground. At close quarters the sculptures seem perfectly at home here as they effortlessly blend into their natural environment, achieved in part by the use of locally found materials, as well as being inspired by local sources, both important characteristics of all of Rogers’ Rhythms of Life structures.

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LALE Features of a bird. Or Strength, the majestic looking lion with two bodies, based on an image found 60 km away in the Seljuk caravanserai Sultanhanı near Aksaray. The only completely abstract work in this category is Rhythms of Life, a variation of which appears in all of Rogers’ land art projects across the planet. The original Rhythms of Life sculpture was created in bronze in 1996, and has been translated into geoglyphs composed of a collaboration of graceful lines and geometrical shapes, its title spanning past, present and future. These sculptures stand in stark contrast to the groups of rugged columns that have been erected in their vicinity. One of the most imposing of these basalt stone structures is A Day on Earth, consisting of a row of 12 slender columns dominating the top of a hill and overlooking the arid landscape of Cappadocia stretching out below. A few of the columns have been inscribed with words in Turkish as well as their English equivalent, words that convey universal values such as peace, liberty and compassion, and that according to Rogers reflect on the fragility of life and society. The colonnade ends with a 19,5 meter high archway, titled Arch of Memory, signifying the importance of memory, ‘because’ states Rogers ‘without memory we are nothing’. Crossing over the hilltop to the north of A Day on Earth and taking the dirt track to the west leads to Listen. A small amphitheatre has been carved out of the side of the hill here and is connected to a basalt arch by a long, narrow white path. Visitors are invited to pause here and sit and listen to the silence of the surrounding land, while contemplating Time and Space and the eternal cycle of life it portrays.

The sculptures are spread out over a number of intersecting hills and visitors will have to spend at least a couple of hours here in order to take them all in. Orientating oneself before visiting the sculpture park can be wise, as the artist chooses to provide no information at the site, not even a board marking where the sculptures lay in relation to one another or how to get to them. There is also no form of protection or upkeep, as Rogers opts to leave them to the mercy of the elements and let them be reclaimed by the land over time. Already part of Day on Earth has collapsed, its ruined state giving it the air of an antique site. Although visitors may have difficulty locating all the works, the lack of signposting and routing adds an apt exploratory element to the visit, with those curious wandering around not knowing which geoglyph may lay hidden over the next hilltop or past the next bend in the dirt road. The ancient character of the sculptures and desolate setting, as well as the sheer size of it all cannot help but to impress, as passersby are forced to stand in awe, and wonder about its existence and the achieved harmony between art, history and nature. The sculpture park is a unique gain for Cappadocia, adding to its diversity and a first step on the way of introducing contemporary art to the region, not only to its local inhabitants, but also the large and continuously growing number of tourists that visit this part of Turkey each year. For further information on the artist visit: www.andrewrogers.org By Danielle North www.daniellenorth.org

The model for the proud horse of The Gift is an ancient rock carving now on display in the archaeological Museum in Nevşehir, and signifies the important role the animal used to play in this region in ancient times. Grind on the other hand is a depiction of a millstone, inspired by one preserved in Göreme, but a type once widely used throughout Cappadocia. These sculptures convey clear motifs, which even if seen for the first time appear familiar, like Roger’s Siren, a mythological creature with a human head and the body

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holds a handkerchief in his right hand (probably a symbol of power), a rapier in his left, and below are the Latin words “Praeconsul Gedanensis… Equitem at capitaneum Hollandiae” (Mayor of Gdansk… knight and captain of the Dutch). Schachman was born in Danzig, as Gdansk was then, an autonomous Hanseatic League city within the kingdom of Poland. Möller was the most famous artist active there. The Shachmans (literally “chessmen”, as reflected in their coat of arms) were from Hungary and had arrived in Danzig in the 15th century. Bartholomäus was educated in Krakow, Strasbourg and Siena, and travelled widely in Europe, the Middle East and North

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Africa. His Ottoman adventure coincided with the reign of Murad III, who opened up the empire, commissioning portraits by Venetian artists and exchanging letters with Elizabeth I of England. Unfortunately, when the Orientalist Museum acquired Schachman’s album of Ottoman adventures, its 105 full-page watercolour and pencil drawings were unbound and the pages loose, so it is unclear whether any are missing. The album includes impressions of everyday scenes, mostly in Istanbul and its environs, probably witnessed by Schachman himself, including boistrous Bayram festivities, a youth on horseback on the day of his circumcision, and a benevolent

Turkish gentleman feeding stray animals. Details of Schachman’s itinerary are sketchy, but the traveller Samuel Kiechel of Ulm mentions in his diary that in November 1588 he met Schachman, his brother Jacob and other companions in Istanbul when he dined at the house of the Habsburg ambassador. The “Germans”, as he called them, had come from Venice and were planning to go on to Jerusalem. Watercolours in the album depict Syrian Tripoli and Jerusalem; others suggest that Schachman visited Cairo, Crete, Rhodes, Chios and Dubrovnik. Schachman’s album is one of the greatest travelogues of its era, a window onto the Ottoman world.

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TURKISH

CARPETS

IN VENETIAN PAINTING

It is known that during the Renaissance Period, Turkish carpets spread to Europe, especially Venice, and reached such fame, that they decorated paintings and were woven on order.

eaving is one of the oldest customs of the nomadic Turkish society. In addition to finding themselves a place and function in all areas of everyday life, these woven materials carry art value. Carpet weaving in particular, which has always thrived in lands where Turks live, is an art whose most valuable samples have spread to all the world from Anatolia. This art form has passed through several

stages during which new types have been developed, in both Seljuk and Ottoman times. The animal-figured carpets at the beginning of the 14th century, which followed the Seljuk carpets, comprise the second group in Turkish carpet history. This group, which was carried across the borders after the development of the trade routes, met with recognition in Europe in a short time. In time, Anatolian carpets came to be known as valuable objects preferred

by aristocratic families in decorating their houses and palaces .With the onset of the Renaissance, this situation initiated a period during which Turkish carpets started to be widely used as illustrative objects. It is known that during the Renaissance Period, Turkish carpets spread to Europe, especially Venice, and reached such fame, that they decorated paintings and were woven on order.The emblems embroidered on these carpets, showing which noble family they

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LALE Features were weaved for,verifies this fact. Animalfigured carpets were depicted by European painters as spread on the floor or under Virgin Mary’s throne. It is usual to see stylized bird figures especially in animalfigured carpets by Venetian painters. While Anatolian carpets continued to be seen as the symbol of wealth into the 15th century, a new group whose influence lasted until the 17th century was born: Ottoman Period Carpets. These carpets which were woven in Uşak and Bergama also appeared inRenaissance paintings, and were named after the painter who depicted them. The most typical examples of this group of cararpets are known in the literature as “Holbein Carpets”, after the German painter Holbein. There are two distinctly different carpet compositions, those of small and large patterns, in Holbein’s paintings. The charteristic features of Holbein carpets are octagonal or diamond-shapes running along different axes and the Kufic script seen on the borders of some of the carpets. Carpets of this kind, which Holbein portrayed in the 16th century, were also depicted by Venetian painters of the 15th century.

Another group, related to Holbein type carpets consisting of small and big octagons, but having different features in their motifs, have been named after Crivelli from Venice and Memling, a native of Germany, because they appear in their paintings. The carpet hanging from the balcony in Carlo Crivelli’s “Virgin Mary Annuncite” , dated 1486, has stylized animal motifs inside a 16-cornered star, thus representing the passage from animal-figured carpets to Holbein carpets with geometric designs. The Turkish carpets decorating Hans Memling’s paintings in the second half of the 15th century, are covered with hooked motifs of octagons placed in squares, known as the “Memling Rose”. The Bellini prayer rug , is another example which became prominent because it was depicted by the artists of the period. The octagonal indentation seen at the bottom

of these types of carpets, though described as a key hole, actually symbolizes the entrance to the altar (mihrab). As can be seen from these examples, the Anatolian carpet was often placed on tables as a symbol of prestige in portaits of the nobility,and considered to be worthy of spreading under the feet of important persons in paintings of religious scenes. So it is obvious that in Europe these carpets went much further than being functional objects and were perceived as works of art. This fact, which was an outcome of the power of painting, is very important because it enabled Anatolian carpets to extend to a much larger public and even led to convenience in the dating of the carpets.

The painting which gave these carpets the name of “Holbein Carpets” is Hans Holbein’s painting named “ Portrait of the Mercahant Georg Gisze”. As Merchant Gisze is being portrayed with objects highlighting his profession, two elements in the composition stand out: the carnations in the vase and the Uşak carpet covering the table. The flowers symbolize the merchant’s love for his future wife, while the carpet represents his status and gentility. In another work by the same artist, “The Ambassadors”, the Uşak carpet displayed on the table, symbolizes wealth and respectability. A different type of Ottoman Period Carpets have been depicted numerous times by Venetian painter Lorenzo Lotto, and come to be known as “Lotto Carpets”. Although at a first glance, the composition in Lotto Carpets seems very different from that in the Holbein ones, they are based on the same plan. The difference between them is that, the geometric designs covering the background of the Holbein group, have been replaced by plant designs in the Lotto group. Lorenzo Lotto has portrayed this type of carpet in detail in his painting in the S. Giovanni Paolo Church in Venice, and in his family group painting displayed at the London National Gallery.

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e a Food Revolutionary: support a drastic rapid and overwhelming change to the way we think about our food. We have been contaminating, poisoning and medicating our land and our bodies for far too long and it is time to support a revolution. A revolution to support the use of natural, whole foods and products that do not compromise our health or environment. A revolution to stop using toxic over-processed food products that slowly destroys our bodies from the inside out.

Will YOU join and be a Revolutionary? It is easier than you think and your body will repay you with the reward of good health. The food revolutionaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two step manifesto: 1. Simplify! Eat Whole foods that are organic as much as possible. Wholefoods are foods that are unprocessed and refined as little as possible. They do not contain additives or ingredients, such as salt and sugar. Wholefoods are foods that are as close to their natural form as possible like whole grains, beans, fresh fruits, vegetables.

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Brown rice, millet (akdari), oats (yulaf), barley (arpa), and other whole grains are a valuable source of the vitamins, minerals and fibre that are an essential part of keeping the body healthy. The nutritional content that you receive from eating raw fruits and veggies is unparalleled for their antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre and enzymes. When you are out buying your fresh produce, remember to stock up on the darker green-coloured vegetables like broccoli, arugula (roka) and kale (mangir) which tend to be higher in antioxidants. Same goes for fruits, berries are packed full of vitamins especially blueberries. Chose one wholefood and add it into every meal you eat and start to revolutionise your eating habits. By the way, once you increase fruits, vegetables and water you may notice a noticeable “uprising” happening in your bowels. Don’t panic, this adjustment to your habits will increase the fibre needed for good colon health and liquids to flush those free radicals and toxins from your body. 2. Purify! Drinking water helps your kidneys and liver to deal with all the toxins that are constantly invading your body. It also helps keep mucous membranes moist enough to combat viruses that they may encounter. And interestingly it can also reduce sugar cravings which can often be a sign of dehydration. So drink a big glass of

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water the next time you have a sugar craving, wait a while to see if the sugar craving is still there. Try to have 6 to 8 glasses of purified, filtered water every day and you will feel a difference in your body. The purify concept doesn’t only apply to what you put into your body but also to what you put ON your body too. There are many petroleum derivatives in our toiletries that are really just carcinogenic cocktails and these can easily penetrate the skin. For example, propylene glycol (PG) is used in make up, hair care products, deodorants and after shave and this is also the main ingredient in antifreeze and brake fluid! So next time you choose a product look at the ingredients and then decide whether it is worth the health risk. The key is to simplify and buy ORGANIC natural products with as few ingredients as possible and to eat more wholefoods. READ LABELS and ask questions about what you are putting into or onto your body. Join the revolution, transform the way you live for the good of your body. Marlene Bronte Nutritional therapist nutritionamedicine@hotmail.com

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Guilt Free

Here are a few tips on how you can indulge yourself during the holidays and avoid carrying the consequences on your hips, thighs and stomach into the post-holiday season.

hristmas and New Year’s, and the period leading up to them, is a magical time. It is a time to work less and play more. It is a time of good cheer, boisterous laughter, brilliant decorations, festive gatherings with friends and family, mistletoe, and credit cardmaxing shopping sprees. It is a time of indulgences. Especially the kind of indulgences that go so well with holiday season merry-making, like flutes of sparkling champagne; warm and tangy Glühwein; rich, ruby red wine; succulent, roasted lamb; creamy potatoes with melted butter; sweet and spicy gingerbread warm from the oven; mouth-watering pastries stuffed with nuts and honey, and so on and so on. In other words, the holiday season is a time of, well, delicious excess. It is not the time for diets and exercise. Unfortunately, while we may be sorely tempted to throw restraint to the wind and apply a Scarlett-O’Hara-perspective to

our diet and exercise regime – ‘after all, tomorrow is another day’ – our zippers and seams may not take such a relaxed view. What to do?

You will then go and eat some of the full-fat, full-calorie authentic dish which will then cancel out any calories you saved eating the healthier-but-not-authentic version.

Here are a few tips on how you can indulge yourself during the holidays and avoid carrying the consequences on your hips, thighs and stomach into the post-holiday season:

Do yourself a favor: don’t try and cut corners during the holiday season. Indulge in the ‘real’ food, but do it smartly (read on). 2- Portion control: effective and not as boring as you think.

1- No substitutes Creating healthier versions of beloved food is okay for other times of the year, but it is not okay for the holiday season (unless you always use healthy substitutes and the healthier version is now what you are used to and crave). While you may cut some calories, you will probably end up making them up because you will know that what you are eating is not the authentic dish. This knowledge will trigger the craving in you to have the authentic, full-fat, full-calorie dish.

Do you know a great way to control the amount of food you eat? Eat 2-3 times the amount of veggies to every small portion of ‘splurge’ food. You will fill up quickly, stay satisfied longer, and avoid over-indulging. Eat two or three bites of veggies / salad to every 1 bite of the ‘splurge’ food. It may sound too formulaic, but it works. You indulge, but the greens help you to avoid over-indulging on the wrong stuff.

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LALE Features So, if you are presented with a buffet table of delectable dishes, fill your plate with ¾ vegetables / salads* and then take small portions of the ‘splurge’ foods. Start with a small spoonful of each. We tend to eat what is on our plate – even past the point of feeling stuffed – so start small, and you might be surprised when you don’t want more. If you do, you can always go back for a second helping. Or, if you are at a restaurant or a gathering where courses are being served, and you can’t control the portion size, (a) do not feel the need to clean your plate (in fact, try not to eat everything on your plate), and (b) choose which dish will be your ‘main’ indulgence (appetizer, entrée or dessert) and then avoid or eat less of the other dishes.

6- Alternating Drinks Alcohol can be a catastrophe for a diet. First of all, alcohol is calorie-rich. Alcohol is second only to fats when it comes to calories per gram (fats have 9; alcohol has 7). Second, alcohol stimulates your appetite. Third, it lowers your control. One way to minimize the potential train wreck to your waistline that alcohol can be is to alternate drinking alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic ones. Have a glass of champagne. Then have a glass of sparkling water with a touch of pomegranate, cranberry, cherry or other juice. Some people like to mix sparkling water with their wine, to dilute it a bit (calm down, wine connoisseurs, I didn’t say this was for everyone). 7 - 3-hour rule

* If possible, try to avoid sauces or dressings for your vegetables / salad. Save your calories for the other food indulgences. There should be enough flavor on your plate from the other dishes that you can use to ‘dress up’ your veggies / salad.

If possible, try to stop eating 3 hours before you go to bed. This is related to the ‘indulge early.’ You will have time to digest your food. This will also help you sleep better vs. going to bed with a full stomach.

If you need to use a dressing, opt for a nonoily, non-creamy choice, such as Balsamic Vinegar (14 calories per tablespoon) or even mustard (only about 15 calories per tablespoon). By comparison, olive oil has 120 calories per tablespoon; Blue Cheese has approximately 75 calories per tablespoon.

8- Dance the night away

3- Chew slowly

9- Keep on schedule

I tend to consume my food as if I am in a race. However, I am always amazed that when I slow down my eating (which is not often enough), I actually eat less. The reason? It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that you’re full. Try it.

Try to keep to a similar routine as you have during the non-holiday season. Staying on schedule will encourage you to stick to your exercise and eating regimen when you are not at a holiday-inspired function.

One of the best ways to work off holiday indulgences is to dance. If you are out reveling, then make sure to add dancing to the mix. Not only will working your moves on the dance floor burn calories, you will be too busy to eat and maybe even drink.

You can also fit in exercise by doing it smarter: •

Trade in your hour-long elliptical or treadmill workout for some high intensity interval training, or HIIT. Just 15 minutes of HIIT can burn more calories than an hour on the treadmill. It also improves your aerobic capacity more effectively.

What is HIIT? It is a workout where you alternate between periods of intense activity and periods of less-intense activity. Here are a few samples of a HIIT workout: Sprint for 1 minute and walk for 2. Repeat this five times for a 15-minute workout. On a stationary bike, pedal fast for 1 minute at a higher resistance level, then pedal 75 seconds more slowly, at a lower resistance. Repeat 10 times for a 23-minute workout. You can substitute other high-intensity activities for the sprinting or cycling. For example, you can run up stairs, jump rope, do jumping jacks, mountain climbers, fast air squats, or push-ups. Your low-intensity activity can be a slow walk. A word of caution: As with all exercise programs, be sure that you work to your level, that you warm up and cool down, and that you get your physician’s permission if you are not already engaging in an exercise program. 11- Motivate yourself

10- Exercise differently or smarter 4- Brush your teeth To help avoid snacking on unhealthy, seasonal treats or to avoid over-eating at mealtime, brush your teeth as soon as you decide that you have eaten enough (which is hopefully long before you reach the ‘I-can’t-believe-I-ate-the-whole-thingI-feel-sick stage). The toothpaste not only ruins the flavor of food and drinks, it also is a mental signal that eating time is over.

If you find yourself inundated with things to do and think you have no time for exercise, exercise anyway but do it differently or do it smarter. Contrary to popular opinion, you do not need to spend an hour on the treadmill to get a good workout.

Try some or all of the above tips and see what works for you, or discover your own methods to get the most out of the holiday season without blowing your diet or exercise regime.

You can fit in exercise by doing it differently: •

5- Indulge earlier The earlier you indulge, the better. Why? You have more time to work off some of the indulgence. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. If not, see point #8.

Finally, you can motivate yourself to stick to some semblance of your normal exercise routine by signing up for a post-holiday sports event, such as a 7K run. Alternatively, planning a beach vacation can be good motivation. The thought of donning a swimsuit tends to help us minimize our overindulgences.

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Fit in some fun activities for the family that also burn calories, such as sledding, ice skating, skiing, or even post-dinner strolls. Walk whenever you can avoid driving Take the stairs Shovel snow (if there is any)

Whatever you do, remember that this is a special time of the year; a time to be savored and enjoyed with loved ones. It is not a time to beat yourself up if and when you indulge a tad too much. Forgive yourself and try harder tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.

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Early literacy skills Acquiring early literacy skills is a topic that lies very close to my heart. So many children have been wrongly diagnosed as being dyslexic or have unnecessarily struggled to learn to read because this very important process has been neglected. Once again, research conducted in 2008 has proven that six early literacy skills are vital in laying the foundation for acquiring later reading and writing skills. Vocabulary Most children will know at least 3000 words when they start school. To know what things are called is a very important skill for young students to have when they are starting to learn how to read. This means that your child should ideally start to learn to read in the language that is determined as their first language. Some children will have two first languages, in which case I advise that the child starts to learn to read in the mother tongue of the parent who will mostly support the child with reading at home.

and names in a multi-sensory way. Once you think your child knows most of the letter sounds and names you can play some fun games with them by asking them to point out and name letters in books, on labels or other material. Try drawing and painting some letters and matching the shape of the letter to a shape. For example, an A looks like a triangle. In summer, draw some letters in the sand on the beach.

Print motivation Children who are interested in books have print motivation. This is the child who brings a book to you to read to them. They also pretend to read books or read books to you by making up a story to go with the pictures. You can encourage print motivation in your child by reading books to them or reading interesting little pieces of news to them from your newspaper. While driving in the car point out the names of stores you know they are interested in or ask them to see how many signs they can read.

Print awareness Teach your child that different languages may use different ways of reading, for example, in Hebrew, we read a book from the back to the front and in Chinese people read from the bottom up, but in English and Turkish, we read from the left to the right and from the top to the bottom. Ask your child to point to words in your newspaper or books you are reading to them that they start to recognize. Don’t put pressure on your child by asking them to read certain words to you. Instead, ask them to read the words to you that they recognize. This way the activity remains relaxed.

Narrative skills You can help your child to strengthen their narrative skills by asking them to tell you what happened at the birthday party they went to or describe a visit to their grandparents. When you read to them, ask them to retell the story to someone else, for example a spouse, sibling or grandparents.

Letter knowledge To me the most important part in the process of learning to read is to teach children that letters have names and sounds. There are great programs that can be used to teach a child the letter sounds

Phonological awareness Once your child knows the letter sounds and names you can start making some rhymes. For example, “the fat cat sat on the mat.” Your child must be able to both hear and create the rhymes. Also play silly word games by making up words and ask your child to tell you which one is not a word, for example, bat, hat, mat, zat, cat. Then give them a chance to make up words for you to point out the one that is not a word. Start reading poems to your child. If reading with your child becomes a struggle and he/she gets nervous, please stop asking your child to read to you, but continue to read to him/her. If you suspect that your child is not remembering the letter sounds and names, please seek professional help. Early intervention is very important. Reading must always remain a fun activity for your child. Lastly, please bear in mind that some people love to read and some don’t. Carol Crous LEARNING SPECIALIST

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“BACK TO SCHOOL”- BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS by Nick Cullen Available at Tirtil Bookshop in Istiniye Park 5-6 YEARS Title

Publisher

“Never Bored Kid Book” 5-6 yrs (Educational activities)

Evan Moor

Help with Homework – “Sound a day reward pad” and “Times Table Flip Flash pad” (Develop a child’s knowledge of letter sounds and patterns)

Autumn

“Flip Flash Colours & Shapes”

Byeway

“My book of Alphabet Games” 4-6 yrs Kumon “Dippy Duck’s Day of Discovery” (A journey through the alphabet)

Letterland

“Practise Handwriting workbook”

Autumn

“At Home with English” Key stage1 Oxford “Make a Match”

Kumon

“Richard Scarry’s Best Counting Book Ever!” “Lets-read-and-find-out Science” stage 1

Harper

Series titles such as “Clouds” & “Life in outer space”. (Satisfying curiosity about how the world works)

Trophy

“Now I’m reading – Read it, Write it, Draw it” series (Graded readers)

Innovative Kids

“Wonder Why” series (Titles include “Stars Twinkle”, “Spiders Spin Webs” & “The Sea is Salty”)

Kingfisher

“The Little Brainwaves Investigate” series (Titles include” Animals” & “Human Body”)

Usborne

“Cliffords Big Dictionary”

Sholastic

6-7 YEARS Title

Publisher

“Never Bored Kid Book” 6-7 yrs (Educational activities) “

Evan -Moor

Help with Homework – “Word a day reward pad”

Autumn

(Improve a child’s vocabulary & writing skills) “Help with Homework “English” 6-8 yrs (Practice workbook for key skills)

Autumn

“Never Bored Kid Book” 6-7 yrs (Educational activities) “

Evan -Moor

“At home with Spelling” 5-7 yrs

Oxford

“Star Learner “Reading & Writing” 6-8 yrs

Autumn

“My book of writing words” 5-7 yrs (Learning about consonants & vowels)

Kumon

“Collins Rhyming Dictionary”

Harper Collins

“Oxford First Atlas”

OUP

“Lets-Read-and-find-out Science” Stage2- 5-9 yrs

Harper Trophy

(Series titles such as “Who eats what? – the food chain” & “How are mountains made? Satisfying curiosity about how the world works) “See Inside” lift the flap series (Titles include “Your Head, “Planet Earth” &“Ancient Egypt”)

Usborne

“Ready, Steady, Read” series 5-8 yrs (Story books)

Little Tiger Press

“Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper – Games flash cards”

OUP

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PFAPA syndrome, which was first described by Marshal and friends in 1987, is a syndrome mostly seen under the age of 5, including relapsing fever, oral aphtous lesions (mouth sores), pharyngitis and lumps on the neck. The fever is episodic, meaning every 2128 days (every month, often families know the exact day when an attack will start), a 39oC fever occurs and lasts for 3-6 days. It can be accompanied by a sore throat, mouth ulcers, or enlarged cervical lymph nodes. During episodes, the child looks very ill and complains about at least one of the three symptoms mentioned above. On the day the fever starts, the child will feel a little bit ill before the attack and the family knows an attack is about to start. Not all children have all symptoms, especially mouth sores. Some children have other symptoms like joint pain, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting or diarrhea. The answer to what causes this syndrome is not yet known. No gene defect has yet to be found in PFAPA, although in some cases more than one family member has the disease. No infectious cause has been found in PFAPA, thus it is not a contagious disease. It is clear that the inflammatory process is activated during episodes, but it is not clear why it is triggered. There are no laboratory tests, or imaging procedures, specific for diagnosing PFAPA. The disease is diagnosed based on the results of a physical examination and other symptoms. Inflammatory blood tests like the white blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the C-reactive protein are increased during attacks. Before the diagnosis is confirmed, it is important to exclude all other diseases that may present with similar symptoms (especially a strep-

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tococcal throat). The dramatic response to treatment (see below) also helps diagnose PFAPA. Beacuse the cause is unknown, there is no specific treatment to cure PFAPA. The aim of treatment is to control symptoms during the episodes of fever. In most children, the disease will resolve by itself without treatment, usually after the age of 10 years. A single dose of steroids (usually prednisone), given when symptoms first appear, has been shown to shorten an episode and sometimes even end the episode. However, the interval between episodes may also be shortened with this treatment, and the next episode may occur earlier than expected. In patients with very frequent attacks, a tonsillectomy (removing the tonsils by surgery) may be considered. Over time, the intervals between the episodes will increase and usually after the age of 10 years resolve by itself. Children with PFAPA continue to grow and develop normally. TERRACE FULYA, Hakkı Yeten Cad. No:11 D:15 34365 Fulya, Şişli - İstanbul Tel: +90 212 2155201 GSM:+90 530 7810011 REFERENCES: 1. PFAPA Sendromu: Bir Periyodik Ateş Tablosu, Fırat Tıp Dergisi 2006;11(1): 75-77, Metehan ÖZEN, Gül YÜCEL, İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Malatya http://my.clevelandclinic.org

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BACK TO SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL REFRESHER TIPS

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»» According to specialists in the field of education most children lose some knowledge and skills over the Summer holiday period. I read recently that it is not uncommon for teachers to spend upwards of four to six weeks at the start of the new school year re-teaching material that pupils had forgotten over lengthy term breaks. Math calculation skills show the greatest decline but comprehension capability is also likely to deteriorate. Assisting your child to maintain (or even enhance) his or her reading and math skills over the Summer months and particularly in the weeks leading up to the start of term is essential to continued learning and development. As part of our focus on childhood literacy and education, the Tirtil Kids team provides below some simple tips for parents to smooth the transition for your child from Summer fun back into the classroom:»»

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Visit a bookshop or library each week with your budding bookworm to brush up on reading, vocabulary and punctuation skills. To ensure kids enjoy the experience let your child select a book (within a pre-agreed price range to avoid instore dramas !) that they find of interest. After all you want to be sure your child will read it cover to cover once you are home. Do check however to make sure that the book is of a suitable level or ask the shop assistant if you are not sure. A book that is too hard can be frustrating. A book that’s too easy will be boring. But a book that’s “just right” helps kids have fun reading and encourages learning. When selecting books, keep in mind that reading is not only about storybooks and novels. Hobby, sports and comic books can be just as beneficial. The important thing is to maintain the young reader’s attention by tapping into his/her interests. If you are planning a trip to a museum or art gallery why not purchase a child friendly book about world famous artists or sculptors. The visit will be so much more interesting and fulfilling for all of the family if your child has the opportunity to learn some facts in advance about the featured artist or exhibit. Reading doesn’t have to be a solitary event. It can and should sometimes be interactive. Mom and dad, take the time to read with your kids whatever their age may be. Each family mem-

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ber can take it in turn to read a page aloud. At the end of each chapter take some time to discuss the storyline (for instance what do you think will happen next, discuss the characters, what would you have done if put in the same situation, etc). This will encourage young readers to focus on the book content and provide a fun family bonding session. Reading theatre script titles is also great fun for younger children and enables them to hone their reading and role-play skills. Invite some of your child’s friends over and each can read a character part in these well known story lines. Some of these series even come with masks to encourage the kids to “get into” the role. Each character’s spoken lines are color coded to facilitate the reader knowing when to speak. Unknown to the kids the character text in each book is also graded according to difficulty so you can allocate roles (if required) according to reading ability. Educational workbooks and question and answer (Q&A) box sets are great aides to brush up youngster’s classroom skills. Select workbooks that have a colorful and appealing layout and format so kids are more likely to be attracted to them. Younger children like to earn stars or merit stickers for exercises successfully completed. The fun Q&A format taps directly into the pleasure youngsters derive from proving what they know and learning what they don’t. Also the portability of Q&A box sets ensure they are the perfect travel companion and can be played in pairs (with a parent or a sibling) or larger groups. Whether at home over breakfast, in the car or while standing in line at the supermarket, the Q&A format engages kids academically. Internet and video games so often these days transfix older children. Multi-platform titles (books that are internet linked) bridge the gap between reading and gaming and are particularly useful for reluctant teenage readers. Practice math skills when visiting the supermarket with mom and dad. Have your child compare prices to determine the best deals and estimate the total cost as you shop. Kids can practice their addition in restaurants by writing down the cost of all the dishes ordered on a paper napkin and seeing if the final figure matches the invoice. When taking a car journey ask your child to calculate the distance remaining and estimate the time it will take to get to your destination based on your speed and how far you still have to travel.

Summer can present wonderful and varied learning opportunities and experiences for children. So in the final weeks before school reconvenes why not spend some time with your children “brushing up” their English and math skills. Good luck and please remember that children learn best when they are having fun ! NOTE: The Tirtil Kids specialist, multi-language bookshop stocks a wide range of education books for children of all ages and grades. We also work closely with many of the top schools in Istanbul. Our experienced staff will be pleased to advise parents on book titles to meet their child’s specific needs. For those who are unable to visit our shop in Etiler we offer an online purchasing facility via our website www.tirtilkids.com.

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IWI Mums ‘N’ Kids Meetings & Playgroups

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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 es. Cost

: Every Tuesday : 10am-12pm : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged plac: FREE

Please contact Katharina Meyer at katharinameyer2011@gmail. com or Eilidh Hamilton at eilidhhamiltonton@yahoo.co.uk. Walkers-Younger Toddlers (1-2 years of age) When Time Location es. Cost

When Time Location Cost

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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. INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOLS & CENTERS’ PLAYGROUPS: Bosphorus International Pre-School (BIP), Emirgan www.bipschool.net Teacher organized activity, song & circle time, garden play (weather-permitting). Coffee, tea, milk and cookies provided.

: Every Tuesday : 10am-12pm : Rotating turns at mums’ homes and pre-arranged plac-

When Time Cost

: FREE

Age Group: 0-3 years of age

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.

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

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.

EUROPEAN SIDE COFFE MORNING FOR MOMS

Time : 9am-11am (both campuses) Cost : 10TL per session Age Group: 0-2 ½ years of age

This is an opportunity for those of you with children in pre-school or primary school to meet up with other moms should you not be able to join one of our playgroups.

Please contact Mrs. Amanda Ilhan, Preschool and Primary Deputy Director at amandailhan@bis.k12.tr or telephone at 0212-2027027 ext. 116

When Time Location Cost

Elite Celebrations by Woodsview International Nursery & Pre-School, Tarabya

*NEW*

: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday Morning of the Month : 10:30am-12pm : Sutis in Emirgan(on the coastal road) : FREE

www.woodsviewpreschool.com

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announcements

mums ‘n kids

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).

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

LOLA (Lots of Lovely Art) http://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 http://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. 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

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OTHER GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous / Al-Anon

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 0533 626 5724 ). 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: www.aa-europe.net

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 yearround 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.

AWI (American Women of Istanbul)

Circolo Roma

The Italian Association organizes several activities, such as rithmic gymnastic for girls, cooking classes, drawing and painting, yoga, salsa dance, Italian and Turkish conversation, sale of Italian Books, Italian Cinema and more and more. The wonderfull liberty hall can be used for private parties and conferences upon contribution. Please contact info@circoloroma.com.

Die Brücke

“DIE BRÜCKE e.V.” (‘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 everyone who speaks German. “DIE BRÜCKE e.V.” issues a monthly newsletter. Different gatherings, charities, information concerning daily life, bi-national education, help with bureaucracy and immigration laws in Turkey are covered as well as assistance to newcomers. Many cultural activities are also organized, like visits to concerts or exhibitions. Contact: +90 212 458 98 50, www.brueckeistanbul.org, info@bruecke-istanbul.org

NVI

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)

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 festivities we do the typical celebrations like Sinterklass (5 December) and Koninginnedag (queensday). For further information and details check our website www.nv-istanbul.org or contact: secretariaat@nv-istanbul.org Mariska Steenkamer 0530 828 65 65.

Belgian Friends of Istanbul

Fransız Fakirhanesi - Little Sisters of the Poor

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 facebookpage 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 are always welcome.. Contact person: Michael Ashor, chairman@bccistanbul.org, 0212 2497 296, 0 545 588 1933, www.bccistanbul.org

Bridge Group - All Levels

Our bridge group meets on Fridays at 11a.m. All levels of bridge players are welcome. Please contact Sandra at (212) 257-9781 or 0532-483--5319.

CHICAS - Spanish Speaking Women of Istanbul

A group open to all ladies who speak our language, or would like to practice it. We have lots of fun, hilarious Latin parties, and last but not least, cultural venues. Come on, jump on in, you won’t regret it! Contact: Ninoska Gutierrez Sierra 0533 651 35 81 , Norma Maranges 0532 314 29 34, Lorena Martinez 0533 388 63 09 e-mail: chicasestambul@yahoo.com.mx It has also an own blog: http://chicasestambul.blogspot.com/ and it’s in Facebook under “Chicas Estambul”.

Contact: Mother Mary 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 – VIP Coordinator & International Relations at 0 212 244 7171, info@contemporaryistanbul.com

Friends of India Association (FOIA)

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 and join 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).

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 www.internations.org

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OTHER GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Istanbul Accueil

Welcomes French-speaking newcomers in Istanbul. We publish a bimonthly newsletter with many activity groups (bridge, baby groups, cooking, cultural outings and social events, etc.) Our common language is French and all French-speaking people are welcome! www.istanbulaccueil.org, email: istaccueil@gmail.com

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

PAWI (Professional American Women of Istanbul)

The Professional American Women of Istanbul, is a network of American/Canadian women and spouses of Americans/Canadians living in Istanbul. PAWI strives to empower and support members by promoting professional and personal growth. Members inspire each other to achieve and share success. PAWI meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. Each meeting features a guest speaker, and locations alternate between the European and Asian sides. Contact info@pawistanbul.com or visit www.pawistanbul.com

Patchwork Group

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

Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Looking for the support of other parents of children with special needs and additional resources for your child? Please contact Debbie L Sainte-Rose for more information at 05317691368 or debbiesainterose@yahoo.com.

SWEA

(Swedish Women Educational Association) A world-wide network for Swedish or Swedish-speaking women with a chapter in Istanbul. Contact Jessica Lundgren jessica.lundgren@jluprod.com

Istanbul Toastmasters

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 (vp-education@istanbultoastmasters.org) or Alper Rozanes, Vice-President Membership, 0532 243 3753 (vpmembership@istanbultoastmasters.org). *Please check our website www.iwi-tr.org for updates to this page. If you represent a group and want your group updated or listed on these pages, e-mail esbie@iwi-tr.org. These pages are for your information only; the IWI does not accept any responsibility regarding these groups or their activities.

SEDplatform for Animals

SEDplatform has been formed by a handful of expat and local volunteers to make a change in the way animals are being perceived and treated in Turkey. To this aim, we have launched education in schools, educational activities, proper on-hand care of street animals, sterilization and adoptions campaigns, pet care brochures and World Animal Day activities in Istanbul. We have been active since 2001. Contacts: Big Dog Yuli 0532 314 8238, Kit Kat Robi 0542 423 0633 or Cat Lady Leyla 0555 404 3113; email: sahiplenelim@sed-tr.org New kitty site: www.onlarbizimkedilerimiz.org

Speech Bubbles

Is an international group aiming to perform high-quality Is an international group aiming to perform high-quality musical theater and donating the income to NGO’s supporting children and education. Speech Bubbles is composed of amateur and professional dancers, singers and musicians from II countries. Contact Tom Godfrey 0532 736 7702; www.speechbubbles.org

Sublime Portal

The Sublime Portal is your expat on-line community reference for all things Turkey. Here you can find a lively group of people who discuss everything about Turkey, network and organize social events. Over a 1000 members and still growing... www.sublimeportal.com

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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

The Learning Center Istanbul in Yenikoy offers free consulta-

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.

tion to parents to determine the educational needs of your child and how best to address them. www.thelearningcenteristanbul.com info@thelearningcenteristanbul.com

Contact: info@turkishlesson.com or 0212-282 9064. http://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.

Time Out Istanbul in English is offering a 25% discount on subscriptions. Make Time Out Istanbul in English your monthly goto 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.

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 http://onenightdress.net/ to see a sample of what is on offer. For more information e-mail vbenhabib@gmail.com. Hillside Sports is offering a 20% discount on general memberships to IWI members. For details, please contact:

galiahasid@hillside.com.tr

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

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classıfıed ads 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 , http://www.kadikoysifa.com/ipc 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 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

GUITAR LESSONS for Children or Adults

Spice up summer with private guitar lessons available in rock, blues or jazz by graduate of the Berklee College of Music with 30 years’ performance experience. Gentle, non-stressful approach with Turkish instructor who speaks English. Can travel to your home. Reasonable rates. Also has jazz duo, trio, quartet group for weddings and parties. Contact: Ali Ağca, 0533 353-1221, erdoganagca@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.

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 0212-265-9600 www.arsipel.com.tr

“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

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.

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. Contact : Nevra Bayraktar 532 590 8944 nevrabayraktar@gmail.com

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.

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Directory - International Schools

November | December 2012