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The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong, Limited. Established in 1956 A volunteer organization of women of all nationalities supporting Hong Kong charities and schools through community service and monetary grants, while providing educational and social activities for members. 12 AWArE ProducTion TEAm

EdiTor Joy Murray tel: 6773 7036 [email protected]

AssisTAnT EdiTors carole Atkin Lori Dicarlo Angela bellas Membership Information 3 WOW 4 GrAPHics Jacky Ngan Art Lovers' Tour 5 A Part of the "Real" Hong Kong 6 PHoToGrAPHY 10 Contents Fahima Ahmad Getting Around Hong Kong 8 Lori Dicarlo All Aboard the Ding Dings 10 AdvErTisinG mAnAGEr Halloween 12 Hildy Karev Mid-Autumn Festival 14 [email protected] Asian Tours 15 PubLisHEd & PrinTEd bY AWA Enjoys 16 r&r Publishing Ltd. 2126 7812 Local Tours and Activities 31 [email protected] On-going Activities 39 www.rrpublishing.com.hk Sporting Activities 42 31 Contact Information 44

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From the President

Welcome to the American Women’s Association of Hong Kong!

Receiving this issue of AWAre means you have made the decision to join the AWA for the coming year and I am From the Editor positive you will become active in some of our many and varied opportunities. I hope everyone enjoyed the Welcome Although we are now in the last quarter of 2014, Fall could in Back Coffee as much as I did and I hope each of you found an activity, program or many ways be considered a starting point for many meaningful project that piqued your interest. activities, especially in Hong Kong. It is a time to contemplate our contribution to life here and ask how we can make a The AWA is a volunteer organization of difference both for ourselves and for the lives of those around international women supporting Hong Kong us. In this issue of AWAre, Kathy Chiron describes her charities and schools through community experience with Helping Hand, an organization service and monetary grants while supporting the elderly in Hong Kong. providing educational and social activities for our members. Therefore we invite you There are many ways to connect with the to become actively involved in our community through the AWA, to help those in organization and all it has to offer. I cannot need and to become familiar with a very stress enough the importance of AWA volunteers, women who share their talents working with different way of life. Having just returned from AWA community service programs or participating on AWA an extended trip to Canada, I am increasingly committees. aware that I am a visitor here, that I have a responsibility to present the caring and I also want to encourage members to take advantage of the courteous face of an expat. wide array of resources the AWA provides which can contribute to a productive, satisfying and happy life here in The AWA works hard to raise funds to help local charities and Hong Kong. the upcoming bazaar is the major fundraiser for the year. Many volunteers have given their time to ensure the success There are many opportunities to meet new members such of this event and volunteers are always welcome. The bazaar as participating in Foon Ying, CHAT and OWL, where you is also an excellent place to get a head start on Christmas can build relationships with many fantastic ladies who will shopping, enjoy lunch and meet people. Don’t miss it! no doubt become life-long friends.

Please remember to register for Laugh Out Loud, a If you are interested in participating in any of the AWA fundraising event scheduled for Thursday ,16th October committees, simply connect with the person listed on the 2014 (6:00pm to 10:00 pm) at Champs Bar, Charterhouse contact list at the back of the AWAre magazine. You will be Hotel, 209-219 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai. Join us as we glad you did. support the AWA Higher Education Scholarship Program Sincerely, which raises funds for the education of disadvantaged girls in Hong Kong. Can’t wait to see you there.

Joy Murray AWA Editor

Stephanie Bourque AWA President

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Owl (Out With the Ladies) Welcome New Members Come join us any week or every week - same time, same Margaret Goeden Kristen Valdmanis place (except public holidays). Joelle Boglan Angela Toda Where: Oolaa Kim House Victoria Lee 20 Bridges Street, Soho Saima Asif Kelly Miller When: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Yukino Park Vanessa Phung Coordinators: Kathy Barber, [email protected] Tracey Lee Hayes Lucy Whittaker Rennie Fensham Laura Isenberg Julie Naughton, [email protected] Ashley Rakema Salivar Leimgruber Angela Cochran Dimple Shah Foon Ying Sarah Brundan Jane Osborne When: October 8, 15, 22 Cathy Ziengs Mehar Qureshi Patricia Lloyd Mary Marsh Where: Meet at Admiralty MTR, near Exit A Stephanie Guyett Ngai (Irene) Lai CoordinatorS: Hildy Karev, [email protected] Jennifer Archie Kate Mahjoubian, [email protected] Cost: No fee but registration is required "Foon Ying" means ‘welcome’ in Cantonese and what better AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic, welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to community of women of all nationalities, with over 800 foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun your niche through our diverse range of activities, events activities for your group, sharing experiences and building and opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome – your “guanxi” or ‘network’. Your commitment? Attend all do join us! three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy! Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine AWA’s BUDDY PROGRAM at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, WoW event or The purpose of the new AWA Buddy Program is to encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all welcome new members in a one-on-one fashion by paring women can connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying them up with existing members. For those new AWA and purposeful life in Hong Kong. members who are also new to Hong Kong, this can help to Joining AWA is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk ease their transition and provide a first friend. For those who or call 2527 2961. are simply new to the AWA, it helps to make a stronger connection to the organization by introducing or engaging CHAT (Come Have a Talk) them in activities that existing members enjoy. When: Thursday, 10:00am – 12:00 noon When possible, buddies are matched based on the district (except public holidays) where they live and whether or not they have children living Where: J.W. Marriott Hotel, 4th Floor, Lobby with them in Hong Kong, as we all know how different those Lounge (bar area), Pacific Place experiences can be. Cost: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal Buddy activities can range from merely offering to answer expense) questions the new member might have via email Coordinator: Susan Wallace, 9783 3227 correspondence to meeting for coffee or tea to inviting the CHAT is an informal gathering for members, newcomers, and new member to join in an AWA or other activity with them. non-members. In a friendly atmosphere, we share a coffee or tea and lively conversation. CHAT is a drop-in activity. No We buddies are simply one more gateway to making life in registration is required. Join us anytime between 10:00am Hong Kong more enjoyable for our members! and noon. The group often proceeds to lunch to continue If you are interested in becoming a Buddy to a new chatting. A chance for some "grown-up" time and to leave the member, please contact Alison May at [email protected] little ones at home. and provide the following information: • District where living • Mobile number • Whether or not you have children living with you in Hong Kong LET US INTRODUCE YOU!

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Neighborhood Coffees SAI KUNG If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods, Katherine Fenton, [email protected] join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new KOWLOOn activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of Jane Buck, [email protected] forthcoming coffees. Susan Trebach, [email protected]

HK CEnTRAL/MID LEvELS Kathy Barber, [email protected] HK SOuTHSIDE Walli Seegar, [email protected] Sandra Gallaudet, [email protected] 130912_WOW_bc_FIN.pdfPOK Fu LAM AnD2 12/9/13 SHOu SO 7:33n H ILLAM Amita Gupta, [email protected] DISCOvERy BAy Tracy Russell & Tina Volkman, [email protected]

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Are you a working woman? Are you considering joining the workforce? The AWA can help you! WOW! (Windows on the Workplace)

WOW is a networking and support group for working and non-working women of all nationalities and backgrounds in Hong Kong. WOW offers professional workshops, seminars and informal networking opportunities. Through our community of business owners, industry professionals and knowledge seekers, women will be nurtured and inspired. For more information, you can 'like' us on our AWA Hong Kong - WOW Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/AWA-Hong-Kong-WOW/) or check us out on the AWA website (www.awa.org.hk) or in AWAre magazine. WOW events are open to all women (and men) in the Hong Kong community. Our Facebook Page shows all upcoming events. For more information contact Mary Barbara Hanna at [email protected]

The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong (“AWA”) is a volunteer organization of women of all nationalities supporting Hong Kong charities and schools through community service and monetary grants, while providing educational, social and travel activities for members. Website: www.awa.org.hk

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AWA's Art Lovers Enjoy Maleoon at Asian One Vertical Art Space

By Fahima Ahmad

Members of the AWA Art Lovers Group recently visited the Museum in London, galleries and museums across Europe, Asian One Vertical Art Space, an art gallery with a difference. in Australia and North America. “Raised in the backstage of They were there to attend the exhibition of the work of the theatre, Maleoon’s work expresses a fable and fantasy Maleoon, an internationally established artist. “The response world. His works transport us to a magic world laden with of AWA members was one of awe and enthusiasm,” said tragedy, nostalgia, romance and black humor”, said Sarah. Sarah Greene, Curator. The Art Lovers group attends many "Maleoon’s art may also be reminiscent of vintage different exhibits in Hong Kong where a wide range of art is photography," she explained. on display. Art lovers will have another opportunity to view Maleoon’s The AsianOne Vertical Art Space in Chai Wan is formed by work at an exhibition, “The Boy with the Magic Brush” which a curved staircase, enabling the display of multiple works at will be held at Asian One Vertical Art Space May 16th to June different levels. “This set-up provides a backdrop which 14th. Guests will also have an opportunity for a portrait at a complements the surreal nature of the artist’s work,” said specially designed Studio Mobile. Sarah. For more information on the AWA's Art Lovers Group, see Maleoon, a Shanghai based photographer, has displayed Ongoing Activities on Page 37. work around the world including the Victoria and Albert

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Become Part of the "Real" Hong Kong by Kathy Chiron

A Hong Kong charity which recently received a grant from responsible for doing their own food shopping and preparing the AWA is an organization driven by the belief that senior their own meals. Once a resident can no longer manage this citizens are entitled to enjoy dignified lives after years of and requires care, he or she can move to a private Helping contributing to society. Helping Hand offers housing, nursing Hand home in Hong Kong or a government facility. If room is care and attention to more than 700 elderly Chinese in Hong not available when needed, residents can go to the Helping Kong. Hand home in China while they wait at least 26 months for a About twelve or so years ago, the AWA’s Charitable place to open up in Hong Kong. Donations Committee received an invitation from Helping I have been playing Mahjong with the Chinese residents Hand to attend a party with games, refreshments and at Helping Hand for five years now and the games are a entertainment. Intrigued by the notion of playing Mahjong regular part of my life. The residents are charming and oh so with some "professionals", Joan Meccariello and I decided to delightful! It doesn't matter that they don't speak English and attend, so off we went to Helping Hand. Now mind you, I'd I don't speak Cantonese. The games are fast and furious, been playing Mahjong for only a couple of years but that filled with lots of laughs, sighs and thumbs up. Every time I didn't stop me from jumping in and having a ball. The elderly see Colman Wong, the Deputy Director of Helping Hand, he Chinese were so fast! The first couple of tiles were played says AWA members are always welcome to visit a Helping before I even had my tiles turned face up no less sorted. A Hand home for the Elderly. round-robin game soon had Joan and me at the lowest Thanks to your generous donations, AWA has supported scoring table but what fun we had nonetheless! Helping Hand’s important work in the recent years. This The Helping Hand facility is a short mini-bus ride from year's Helping Hand received HK$43,200 for replacing 18 the Wong Tai Sin MTR and occupies two floors of a housing dehumidifiers in their elderly residences. Last year, AWA estate block. Each resident has his or her own room neatly funded the replacement of refrigerators and wheelchairs. furnished with a twin-bed, nightstand and small wardrobe. If it weren’t for the AWA, I never would have experienced Similar to a college dorm quad set up, four bedrooms are the enjoyment and rewards of going to Helping Hand, around a shared bath and common area including a small playing Mahjong with Chinese players, and interacting with kitchen with a fridge, induction cookers and rice cookers. these delightful members of the Hong Kong community. My Community rooms are available for TV, games and other advice for AWA members? Take advantage of the many activities. The facility is immaculate and well-lit albeit simple opportunities the AWA offers to get involved. By participating and basic. There's a Chinese medicine room where a in one or more of the AWA’s community activities, you can volunteer doctor provides treatment. The 155 elderly become part of the "real" Hong Kong! Your life will be residents are between 75 and 100 years old and are enriched beyond measure.

6 AWARE October 2014 FeA ture A good time to laugh is any time you can. ~Linda Ellerbee AWA Comedy Night Laugh Out Loud for EDUCATION

October 16 Take Out Comedy at Champs in Wanchai

Come out, have a laugh and support our scholarship program!

Register now! Visit www.awa.org.hk for details.

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Getting Around in Hong Kong – Taxis are NOT the Only Option!

by Jane Buck

When I moved to Hong Kong from New York in 2000, I came from a place where the subway system functioned occasionally, where you took your life in your hands using it after 10 PM and where you needed exact change to ride a bus. Your only option most times was to take an expensive taxi. I quickly discovered, however, that Hong Kong is the exact opposite! The transportation system here is clean, safe, on schedule and simply fantastic, once you learn how to use it. Don’t be daunted! If you’re new to Hong Kong (or new to public transportation), here are some pointers to get you started.

Trains. Hong Kong’s MTR (subway) system is so easy to use! To enter the train area in a station, tap your Octopus on the Octopus symbol at the turnstile and walk in. To leave, do the same when you reach your destination and walk out. Every exit at every station is lettered alphabetically and there are signs throughout the station indicating what you will find Octopus Cards. You can use any form of public outside each exit. Within three months, you will begin talking transportation if you have an Octopus card. These wonderful in station-exit lingo (“Have you been to Ikea at Causeway Bay money-storage cards (think debit cards) are available in any Exit F?”). At train level, there is a chart above the track which MTR station for $150 ($100 for transportation plus a $50 shows which direction the train is going (arrow left, arrow deposit). I usually keep $500 on my Octopus. I figure that’s right) and naming – in bold – where you are and each station enough to get anywhere for a few weeks and not so much to come. The same chart is inside the train. On all lines that I’ll cry if I lose it. You can easily add money to your (except the East and West Rail Lines), the MTR map inside Octopus at the machines in MTR stations, or at any 7-11 or the train lights up when you near a station. The lit stations Circle K. You never have to fumble with change as long as indicate where the train is, where it’s going, and what lines you’ve got an Octopus! The card also works at most chain you can transfer to. There is just no excuse for getting lost stores and grocery stores (Starbucks, Watson’s, Wellcome, (unless you’re distracted by that game you’re playing on your etc.) and you can use them to pay for parking if you’ve got a smartphone – don’t forget to look up occasionally!). The MTR car. A word of caution: don’t keep your Octopus card next to website (www.mtr.com.hk) and various apps (try “MTR your credit card! Octopus cards have been known to Mobile”) easily help you plan your route. demagnetize credit cards and getting replacements is not a lot of fun in Hong Kong.

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When you want to get off, just yell “Stop!” The driver will then tell you how much to pay him. Make sure to bring change with you – the driver won’t give you any.

Buses. There are three kinds of buses in HK – regular “big” buses (some are double-deckers!), green minibuses, and red minibuses. Here’s the difference: The “big” buses travel set routes and have set stops to major destinations on fairly wide roads. Once you enter the bus, tap your Octopus on the Octopus machine located near the driver. When you are ready to get off, notify the driver prior to your stop by pushing the Trams. My favorite means of Hong Kong transportation, “stop” button located at every other row of seats. Push it especially in rush hour. The trams run along the northside of once and the driver knows to stop at the next stop. You can Hong Kong Island following the pre-landfill water line (yes, take a Kowloon bus, a Hong Kong Island bus, or a Cross- Victoria Harbour wasn’t always this narrow!). Destinations of Harbour bus – they all work the same way. You can find bus each tram are shown on the front and back of the tram itself. stops (with pictures!) and routes on the Internet (http://www. Board at the back, and touch your Octopus card near the nwstbus.com.hk/home/default.aspx?intLangID=1) or use an driver as you exit at the front. Trams stop at every stop on app such as CitybusNWFB in iTunes. If you have guests in their route, so work your way to the front as you’re nearing town, take them for a bus ride! The #6, 6X or 260 go from your stop. No worries if you miss your stop, just get off at the Central or Admiralty to Stanley. Sit upstairs near the front and next one and walk back. Stops aren’t far apart! Because the your guests will watch as city skyscrapers magically turn into trams follow their own tracks, they don’t get caught in traffic the South China Sea! and are the best way to get from point A to point B in rush hour. The downside: not all trams are air conditioned and with open windows, you might sweat a bit in the summer or get a little wet in the rain. But, at $2.30HK a ride, the tram is the best deal in town! You can find tram route maps on the web at www.hktramways.com/. (For more information of the iconic trams of Hong Kong, be sure to see Francis Nicholls’ article on page 10.)

So, there is no excuse to not get out and about in Hong The green minibuses follow set routes, have set stops and Kong! Explore the city using go to places the big buses can’t get to. Just wait at the stop its various forms of public for the minibus to come along, use your Octopus as you transportation. board, and then exit when you reach your destination. The red minibuses have no specific bus stops and you need real cash for them – Octopus cards are not accepted here. Flag down a red minibus by raising your hand (as if you were hailing a taxi). If there is a seat available, the driver will stop. If not, he will keep going as standing is not allowed.

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All Aboard on the Ding-Dings

By Frances Nicholls

regardless of the distance travelled, it is a great way to travel across town on Hong Kong Island albeit at a rather slow pace. Although locals use them, they are also a great tourist attraction (note there is no air-conditioning on the trams except for No. 128 which is one of two antique Party Trams). You can hire out the antique trams and have a “Party on a Tram”. If you are interested, go to their website www. hktramways.com for information. To celebrate Tramways 110th anniversary in 2014, a Tram Museum was opened on the Peak where a collection of historical tram products and artifacts are on display. The funicular tram to the Peak has been in service since 1888, predating the street trams. The tram is hauled to the top of the Peak by a funicular (chain). A must see for tourists, Apart from walking, Hong Kong has many transport the queue for the Funicular tram to the Peak can be long so options but none as exciting as the trams and funicular tram an option is use it only to come back down from the Peak. to the Peak. More than transportation, the trams are a step This is the world’s steepest funicular railway and the seats back into history. face backwards coming down to ensure passengers don’t fall Established in 1904, the tram tracks were initially built out of their seats. along the waterfront, before the extensive land reclamation Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants and before heading took place. The system is unique in the world in that it uses back down on the tram, pop into the Hong Kong Island double decker trams. Nicknamed “Ding-dings”, after the bell Visitor’s Centre in the Peak Piazza, which houses an original used to warn unwary pedestrians of their approach, the trams 1956 tramcar. move 220,000 riders each day. In the early days, meal breaks for drivers were limited and the drivers often ate their meals while stopped at a red light. At each red light the driver continued eating until the meal was finished hence the name “Red Light Meals”. Always using electricity as their source of power, street trams run along tracks on Hong Kong Island with six overlapping routes between Shau Kei Wan, Kennedy Town and Happy Valley. Coloured printed displays on the front of the trams indicate their destinations, but keeping up with technology, some of the displays are now digital. Originally made from teak the later models in the 163-strong fleet now have aluminium exteriors as it is more durable. Riders enter the tram through a rotating turnstile at the back and exit at the front paying on exit either by Octopus or dropping exact coins into the coin box. For HK$2.30

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AWA GLOBE PADDLERS DRAGON BOAT our dedicated work with plenty of team social events. No TEAM need to have any experience paddling, rowing or doing any Imagine a beautiful sunny morning out on the water, your type of water sports. Our experienced paddlers and amazing paddle cutting into the surf in time with the paddles of 20 coach train about half a boat of new paddlers every year. other women, the whoosh of the boat as it glides through the Most of our team members had no experience before joining, water… but that didn’t stop us from winning the Stanley International Our team consists of approximately 22 dedicated women Ladies Cup for the last four years! who practice twice a week. Our pre-season practices run If you are interested in getting more information about from October to December on Tuesday and Thursday joining the Globe Paddlers, please contact the team captains. mornings. Our regular season practices run from January to All are welcome during preseason to come give dragon June and are on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. We welcome boating a try with no commitment necessary! women from all walks of life, as long as they demonstrate a strong fitness level, a commitment to attend practices, and an Captains: Elissa Imran, [email protected], even stronger dedication to our Globe Paddlers family. We are 9618 4700 all about working hard and playing hard, and we complement Anne Fifer, [email protected], 5416 8010

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By Lori DiCarlo

HALLOWEEn brings back wonderful memories of my in the corner house who dressed up every year as a mean old childhood. Does it for you as well? Do you have fond witch and scared the living daylights out of each and every kid recollections which spring to mind at the mere mention of who went to her door! We always knew we’d be scared “Halloween?” senseless if we went there, but we went nonetheless, rang For me, Halloween was a holiday shared mostly with my her doorbell, shrieked in fear, and ran away! dad and I annually reminisce of the traditions he and I Costumes: Of course, Dad and I created wonderful established. costumes throughout the years, only to have them covered Jack-O-Lanterns: Carving Jack-O-Lanterns with my dad up every October 31st by a coat due to Halloween’s cold New was a very detailed work of art as my dad, an artist, would York evenings. My favorite “costume” memory, however, carve masterpieces out of a pumpkin. I’ll never forget was when, as an adult, I dressed up as a pumpkin for the how one year he rigged up the carved pumpkin children at the Montessori school where I with an electric light bulb and timer worked. I wore black tights (as the roots), and nestled it up on the roof of our pillows both front and back under my house so no bully could get to it and pumpkin jack-o-lantern tee-shirt (to smash it, as was so the thrill of high look like a plump pumpkin), and schoolers back then. When I went GREEN spray-painted spikey hair off to college, the pumpkin (for the stem of the pumpkin). The tradition continued. Come kids were absolutely thrilled and October my Freshman year, Dad everything was great until I read, created a fabulous Jack-O- after the fact, the fine print on the Lantern and mailed it to me at hair paint can: DO NOT MIX THIS school. When it finally arrived, the WITH ANY OTHER HAIR CARE poor Jack-O-Lantern was so PRODUCTS. Well, if you know me, shriveled and collapsed into itself it you know my style is nothing but looked even spookier with all its hair care products: lots of gel and sunken features! Dad decided then hairspray. I was scared to death all my that, going forward, carved pumpkins hair was all going to fall out! That evening weren’t such a good idea. For the next three was a re-enactment of the shower scene in years of college, Dad painted faces on pumpkins “Psycho” only everything was green instead of red. before he mailed them to me at school. Every year since We each have memories of the past to share and even graduation, a hundred years ago, Dad has sent me a pumpkin more to create! The AWAre staff solicited input from Halloween decoration. My storage unit in Florida has boxes members about celebrating Halloween in Hong Kong. and boxes of Halloween pumpkin decorations, none of which Whether you are looking for festivals, partying, costumes, I could possibly part. trick-or-treating, or haunted houses, Hong Kong has what you Trick or Treating: Did you go door to door to collect candy are looking for! We hope you fully enjoy the upcoming and treats? Last summer I met someone here in Hong Kong festivities and can create your own Halloween memories who grew up only one block from where I grew up! What did while living in Hong Kong! we reminisce about of our old neighborhood? The old woman

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PlANNED FESTIVITIES: Ocean Park: Halloween Fest 2014: “This awesome set-up takes guests through a surprising film- world that features family fun and sinister horrors. Confront the challenges of ultimate scares at H14 madhouse or step into the bloody old estate from Rigor Mortis LIVE! If laughter for the whole family is what you seek, head to the super-sized Doraemon Halloween Party for some blue cat magic! But look out! The Gates of Hell open at 5pm! Watch out for devils who might appear anytime and anywhere. And don't miss attractions that transform from spooky fun by day to outright fear at night for totally different experiences!” For more information, check out: http://halloween.oceanpark.com.hk/ en/about-halloween.html

Hong Kong Disneyland: “There are Halloween parades, trick-or-treating with Mickey and the gang, and haunted mansions. Hong Kong Disneyland at Halloween time transforms itself into a haunted land of pumpkins, ghosts, cobwebs and spooky trees... it is a really fun time to visit the park.” Decorations and activities commence early October and run through October 31.

2014 lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party: “LKF’s reputation as a party mecca is legendary, and come Halloween, it doesn't disappoint. This is one massive street party, which seems to get bigger every year. If you like crowds, you're at the right place. Skeletons and goblins are coming out full force on Halloween, so get your costume ready...” For more information, check out: www.lankwaifong. com TRICK-OR-TREATING IDEAS: When: October 31, 2014 7:00 pm onwards Submitted by AWA member, Sandra Galaudet: How Much: Free! “In our building, someone puts a sheet of paper up in the elevator with all the apartment numbers. Attached is a set of Fright Dome Hong Kong 2014! little sticky dots. If a tenant wishes to participate in trick-or- “The producers of Fright Dome Las Vegas, one of the top five treat festivities and hand out candy, she attaches a sticky dot scariest ‘haunted’ attractions in America, are bringing Fright next to her apartment number. The kids then go trick or Dome to Hong Kong for the first time this autumn. Get ready treating to the apartments which have agreed to participate. Hong Kong! Fright Dome Hong Kong will feature ‘fog-filled In my building this is done on an individual basis. attractions with ghoulish and gore-clad professional actors’ In the building next to mine, the management organizes the who will stroll around the six haunted houses staged at Hong whole thing and they have a Halloween party for kids in their Kong's Peak Galleria Rooftop.” clubhouse. The staff also dresses up in costume.” When: September 26 to November 2, 2014 As every housing complex is different, inquire at your complex How Much: HK$199 – HK$399 what arrangements/plans have been made to celebrate Note: In the U.S., Fright Dome Las Vegas is not recommended Halloween. for children under 12. COSTUMES: AWA’s Spooky Kooky Halloween Dinner and Haunted Submitted by AWA member, Francis Nicholls: Wan Chai Tour “On Hong Kong Island, the best place to buy stuff for When: Friday, 24 October, 6:30pm –10:30pm Halloween is Pottinger Street. In Prince Edward, there is a For more information, see page 34. shop one street up from Fa Yuen Street which has loads of Halloween costumes and in Sham Sui Po, be sure to go to Fuk Wing Street.”

october 2014 AWAre 13 Feature Mid-Autumn Festival at Victoria Park

Photos by Lori DiCarlo

14 AWARE October 2014 Asian tours Book now for Asian Tours

All you have to do is pack your bags, get your visa and go – AWA’s Asian Tours are all-inclusive! ASIAN TOURS 2014 - 2015 TRIPS

Trip Date Destination Sign-Up Start Date Leader 18 – 24 October Tibet Sign-Ups On-going Cynthia Lackey, 6200 3222 28 – 30 November River Kwai & Hellfire Pass Sign-Ups On-going Jane Buck, 9530 7957 23 – 25 January Harbin 1 October 2014 Cynthia Lackey, 6200 3222 6 – 14 February Myanmar Sign-Ups On-going Marja Lasek-Martin, 9675 2596 12 – 17 March Asia Biking – Central Vietnam Sign-Ups On-going Amanda McGovern, 6200 3976 May Zhangjiajie & Feng Huang December date, TBA Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559 (where “Avatar” was filmed) September 2015 Mongolia March 2015 date, TBA Julie Naughton, 9028 6606

For more information on any trip, please contact the trip leader. The AWA office will not have the information.

Registrations are now open for Asian Tours January weekend to the Harbin Ice Festival and March biking trip through Central Vietnam. Sign up now for trips of a lifetime!

Harbin Ice Festival Bicycling through Central Vietnam

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AWA members on Asian Tour to Rajasthan

Photos by Sue Holt

US Navy servicemen hosted by AWA members

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Local Tours & Activities – At a Glance! Sign-up Starts 1 October

Wednesday, 8 October Forbidden City Furniture Shopping Wednesday, 8 October Add Pizzazz to your Writing Thursday, 9 October Introduction to Pearl Knotting and Necklace Creation (Beginner and Intermediate) Saturday, 11 October A Blue Button Farewell – Private Sale Monday, 13 October Da Fen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen Register by Wednesday, 8 October Wednesday, 15 October Chinese Tea Workshop Thursday, 16 October Ferragamo Interactive Scarf-Tying Workshop Monday, 20 October Seeing is NOT Always Believing! Hong Kong’s 3D Museum Tuesday, 21 October Navigating Hong Kong’s Medical Maze – Your Healthcare Options Decoded Wednesday, 22 October All about Pearls – Jewels of the Sea Thursday, 23 October Noonday Gun and Lunch at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Friday, 24 October Porcelain, Porcelain and More Porcelain! Friday, 24 October Spooky Kooky Halloween Dinner and Haunted Wanchai Tour Monday, 27 October Beaders and Jewelry Makers Walking Tour of Sham Shui Po Tuesday, 28 October 10,000 Buddhas Monastery Tour Wednesday, 29 October Photography Class 101 Register by Wednesday, 22 October Wednesday, 29 October Domestic Helpers' Cooking Class: A Taste of India Wednesday, 5 November Make Your Own Wire Accessories: Necklaces, Rings or Hair-Clips Friday, 7 November - Saturday, 8 November An All-Inclusive Overnight Trip to Danxia Mountain – A Not So Local Tour! Register by Noon, Monday, 6 October Wednesday, 12 November Furniture Shopping in Zhuhai, China Register by 12 Noon, Wednesday, 5 November Friday, 21 November Tour of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal Port Register by Wednesday, 12 November

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An All-Inclusive Overnight Trip to Danxia Mountain – A Not So Local Tour! our hotel, we will walk to the entrance of the Danxia Mountain Geo National Park to explore and photograph this beautiful site. Danxia Mountain means “red rays of the sun”. The park is known for its magnificent steep cliffs and flat valleys. That same afternoon, we visit Yangyuan Mountain Scenic Area where we will see the iconic Yangyuan Stone, and other impressive stone landforms. We'll finish touring the park via the Jing-Jiang River and then enjoy dinner in the small Danxia town before going back to the hotel where hot spring relaxation can be enjoyed (not included in the price). When: Friday, 7 November, 6:00am to Get your cameras ready for Saturday! After breakfast at Saturday, 8 November, 8:00pm the hotel we'll visit the Zhanglao Peak Scenic Area of Registration must be received by Danxia Mountain where we'll ride a cable car to the peak Noon on Monday, 6 October -– No level to fully enjoy the landscape. We will then climb refunds after then down the Red Ladder and Iron Chain to the middle levels. Where: General Post Office, Connaught Road, Note: there are lots of steps, but we’ll take it slow! After Central we enjoy lunch at the hotel, we'll travel back to Shaoguan Cost: $3710 member/$3860 member’s City to visit Feng Cai Temple, then board our train back to guest, Single Supplement: add $400 Shenzen, where we;ll meet our private transport back to (see below**) Central District. Capacity: minimum 16, maximum 26 The above price includes all accommodations, all meals Coordinators: Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559 (with 1 soft drink or local beer per person); tours and Diane Lamboley, 9020 9385 transfers, English Speaking Guide, Gratuities Supply of Get your visa, pack your bags and go! Here is your Water, Train Tickets, Private Coach Hong Kong to/from chance to take an “Asian Tour” without ever stepping on Shenzhen North Station. The price does NOT include an airplane! We start with private transport to Shenzhen, China Visa. All participants MUST have a valid China Visa. China, where we board the train to Shaoguan. Upon **Traveling as a single but don’t want to pay the single arrival, we’re off to the Nan Hua Temple, an ancient Chan supplement? No problem, we will assign a roommate to Buddhist Monastery. After we enjoy lunch and check in to you!

Forbidden City Furniture Shopping shopper’s desire for the most unusual and up-and-coming in When: Wednesday, 8 October, 10:00am -1:30pm Chinese inspired furniture and furnishings. Afterwards, enjoy Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR, a discussion of their products and design techniques during a in front of Café O private luncheon hosted by Forbidden City’s owner, Eric Lo. Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest Capacity: minimum 15, maximum 20 Coordinators: Diane Lamboley, 9020 9385 Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Join us as we take the MTR to Causeway Bay to visit the showroom of Forbidden City Furniture. The Forbidden City collection of contemporary furnishings is a marriage of Chinese tradition and minimalistic modern design; the results are exciting and breath-taking. Forbidden City incorporates new materials and unique design techniques, blended together to create furniture suited to the demands of modern living. Their unique furniture addresses the discriminating

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Add Pizzazz to Your Writing! materials needed to create a necklace and tips on how to When: Wednesday, 8 October, 10:00am – 12:00 care for that necklace. Then, you will learn the basics of the Noon knotting technique and how to begin and end a necklace on a Where: AWA Office, Conference Room clasp. At the end of this session, you will have a completed Cost: $230 member/$300 member’s guest necklace to be proud of and wear home. If you already know Capacity: minimum 6, maximum 12 the basic knotting technique, you can work on a unique Coordinator: Joy Murray, 6773 7036 design such as a lariat, non-clasp rope, multi-strand, or Writing a compelling lead is a crucial element to successful whatever inspires you. Included in the course are handouts writing. Whether you are composing a short article or writing and instructions for making your necklace, thread, needles your memoirs, this two hour workshop could make a and basic findings. The cost of pearls is additional and you difference between Blah and WOW! The focus will be on may choose from a wide selection of shapes, sizes and writing a good lead, balanced sentence structure and word colours beginning at $30 per strand. If you wear glasses for economy. You will have an opportunity to write a good lead close work, please bring them with you. Exact address will and if time permits, to be provided to participants. deal with any individual writing A Blue Button Farewell - Private Sale problems. This will not When: Saturday, 11 October, 10:30am-12:30pm be a high school Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR, near Café O grammar class but Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest more of an interactive Capacity: minimum 10, maximum 30 learning experience. Coordinators: Lisa Wallis, 6715 0653 Optional lunch to Jane Buck, 9530 7957 follow at shared It has been an amazing seven years for our favorite local expense. source of unique bags and gifts from Bez & Oho (a/k/a “The Blue Button Bags”). Annalisa, the founder and designer Introduction to Pearl Knotting and behind these colorful products, will be returning to the US Necklace Creation (Beginner and due to some special news of her own, so it is time to gather Intermediate) to bid farewell to one of Hong Kong’s hidden treasures! Join When: Thursday, 9 October, 9:30am – 12:30pm us today on a trip to Bez & Oho’s studio in Lai Chi Kok where Where: A venue on Stubbs Road, near Adventist AWA has secured an exclusive Saturday morning private sale. Hospital Annalisa’s studio will not be open to the public until after the Cost: $530 member/$610 member’s guest AWA’s visit is complete. This will be your LAST CHANCE to Capacity: minimum 4/maximum 8 (excluding get some of Annalisa’s unique creations. Please join us for a coordinator) fun-filled morning of shopping and to say farewell to a very Coordinator: Emily Hoaglin, special lady who has brought so much color into our lives! [email protected] Sorry, credit cards are not accepted. Whether you are inspired by pearls or beads, the knotting technique is indispensable for jewellery makers. In this class, you will first learn about pearls and their characteristics, the

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Da Fen Oil Painting Village in Ferragamo Interactive Scarf-Tying Shenzhen Workshop When: Monday, 13 October, 9:00am – 5:00pm When: Thursday, 16 October, 10:00am – 11:30pm (approximately) Where: Ferragamo Boutique, Mandarin Oriental Registration must be received by Hotel, G1 & 2, 5 Connaught Road, Central Wednesday, 8 October Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest Where: General Post Office, 2 Connaught Place, Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 10 Central Coordinators: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871 Cost: $290 member/$370 member’s guest Barbara Galligan, 6080 6523 Capacity: minimum 25, maximum 40 European women have known for decades how to stylishly Coordinators: Susan Wallace, 9783 3227 wear scarves. Now, AWA members have the opportunity to Jane Buck, 9530 7957 learn how to do the same when experts at Ferragamo’s Today, we will ride the cross boarder coach to the world’s Boutique in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel give us an in-store largest oil painting village in Shenzhen. Also known as Da Fen scarf-tying demonstration. Join us as we learn the classic Artist Village, this four square kilometer area comprises 60% ways to wear scarves as well as how to tie today’s more of the world’s oil painting market and has 800+ stores and modern styles. Make your existing wardrobe feel new and 5,000+ artists. You can choose a new piece of art from a freshly elegant by learning more about this timeless fashion huge selection of oil, water color, embroidery, and more, statement. An optional lunch will follow, at shared expense. bring your favorite photo and have it copied into a hand- painted work of art, or purchase art supplies at unbelievably low prices. Our coach provides storage space for you to bring your purchases back to HK (limited to the size to one piece of airline check-in luggage per person). Purchases must be taken off the bus when going through immigration. Lunch will be on your own. There is a Wal-Mart nearby with fast food facilities, and exploring the Chinese version of this mega- store is an interesting tour by itself. Hong Kong I.D., passport with six (6) months validity, and a valid China visa are required for this activity. For more information, see http://www. cndafen.com/enindex.asp.

Chinese Tea Workshop When: Wednesday, 15 October, 9:45am – 12:00pm Seeing is NOT Always Believing! Where: Taikoo MTR, Exit A1, at street level Hong Kong’s 3D Museum Cost: $330 member/$410 member’s guest When: Monday, 20 October, 9:00am – 1:00pm Capacity: minimum 8, maximum 10 Where: Meet at Star Ferry, Central Pier 7, Lower Coordinators: Katherine Fenton, 6708 3345 Level Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Cost: $230 member/$310 member’s guest MING CHA is an internationally recognized brand of the finest Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 10 tea in China. Chinese teas are not only differentiated by their Coordinators: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871 taste but also by their health-affecting characteristics. While Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Chinese teas may taste good, findings have shown they can In real life, you have seen the Bank of China from far away, also be a powerful antioxidant, aid in weight control, and from the ground or maybe from inside. But have you ever affect vascular health. Join us at today’s workshop as we stood on top of it? Here’s your chance! Join us today when enjoy the tastes of Chinese teas while learning about their we visit the new Hong Kong 3D Museum and interact with variety and various health benefits. Afterwards, we will enjoy art. This 10,000 sq. ft. museum houses over 70 original an optional lunch at shared expense at a nearby restaurant. paintings, each created using techniques that give the illusion of depth and dimensionality. Apart from simply enjoying the paintings, you will be able to interact with it, actually becoming part of the artwork, whether it is standing on top of the Bank of China, hanging from the wing of an airplane as it approaches the old Kai Tak Airport, climbing the Bun Tower

34 AWARE October 2014 Local tours and activities in Cheung Chau, or kicking the ball during the Hong Kong Pearls, the oldest gems know to civilization, are the classics Sevens! Photos will be taken while you pose, making it look of traditional jewellry but are one of the least understood. We as if you are part of the original work. Be sure to bring your will be given information into how traditional pearls differ from camera and your sense of fun and adventure. today’s commercially farmed cultured pearls and how to properly care for both kinds. Further insight is given on how pearls are quality graded so attendees can understand the reason for the widely differing prices from what, to the uninformed, appear to be similar strands. During this class, we will view a variety of pearls and see the equipment used to test and grade these beautiful gemstones. This seminar will be conducted in the showroom by Celso D’Alejo, who is a certified gemologist and appraiser.

Noonday Gun and Lunch at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club When: Thursday, 23 October, 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: Lobby of the Excelsior Hotel in Causeway Bay Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest Navigating Hong Kong’s Medical Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 6 Maze – Your Healthcare Options Coordinators: Susan Wallace, 9783-3227 Decoded Jane Buck, 9530-7957 When: Tuesday, 21 October, 10:00am - 12:30pm Hong Kong’s Noonday Gun is fired every day at twelve noon Where: AWA Office, Conference Room at the edge of the Harbour in Causeway Bay. You’ve never Cost: $180 member/$260 member’s guest heard it?! Well, here’s your chance. The firing of the Noonday Capacity: minimum 10, maximum 20 Gun is a tradition dating back to the early days of Hong Kong. Coordinator: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Originally fired as a greeting when the “Taipan” of Jardine’s The healthcare system in Hong Kong is a mixture of public House (translation: Jardine’s “big shot” or “senior executive”) and private service providers and for many expats, is very left or returned to Hong Kong, the firing of the noonday gun different from what was known “back home.” In this has since become a time signal service provided by Jardine’s informative presentation, our speaker, AWA member Amelie every day at noon. We will meet in the lobby of the Excelsior Dionne-Charest, will share practical information and tips on Hotel and follow the twisting underground passageway to the the following subjects: differences between the public and platform where the gun is housed. We’ll observe the gun’s private healthcare sectors; options when facing a medical firing and then take a short walk over to the Royal Hong Kong issue or emergency; health insurance options in Hong Kong Yacht Club for a delicious lunch (at shared expense). (international vs. local, group vs. individual); and understanding and decoding health insurance policies. Join us today to gain key insights on these topics regardless of your expat status: expatriate contract, local contract, local plus contract, entrepreneur, self-employed, etc. As a lawyer specializing in medical law and bioethics, Amelie established her consulting business, AD MediLink, after experiencing health issues while living abroad.

All about Pearls – Jewels of the Sea When: Wednesday, 22 October, 9:45am –12:30pm Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing Building, No. 1 On Hing Terrace, Central Cost: $180 member/$260 member’s guest Capacity: minimum 6, maximum 10 Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484

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Porcelain, Porcelain and More walk of “haunted” Wan Chai. We’ll visit haunted playgrounds, Porcelain! see a special Buddha who calms a modern building, see a When: Friday, 24 October, 9:45am – 3:00pm coffee shop that was once a theatre, plus much more. Maria (approx.) has lived in these neighborhoods for years and her research Where: Meet at Pacific Place, Level 4, taxi stand into these haunted places is extensive. Costumes/fancy dress Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest optional. After the walk, we can stop in a local “haunt” for a Capacity: minimum 8, maximum 14 late night drink. Coordinators: Susan Wallace, 9783 3227 Katherine Fenton, 9600 3197 Beaders and Jewellry-Makers Wah Tung China, one of the oldest and best known producers Walking Tour of Sham Shui Po of reproduction antique porcelain ware in Hong Kong has When: Monday, 27 October, 9:30am – 2:30pm invited us to their 8,000+ sq. ft. warehouse in the Western Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR, near Café O District. Wah Tung porcelain can be seen in many Hong Kong Cost: $280 member/$360 member’s guest hotels including the Mandarin Oriental, Excelsior, Conrad and Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 10 Grand Hyatt. Not only will we receive our AWA 30% discount Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 on all porcelain purchases and 10% on furniture purchases, Jane Buck, 9530 7957 but as an added bonus, Wah Tung is offering cash coupons of Do you like to do beading or make fashion jewelry but don’t HK$100 for every HK$500 spent shopping on the day. This know where to purchase what you need here in Hong Kong? coupon offer is exclusive to this AWA shopping trip only. If so, join this walking tour of Sham Shui Po! This oft-missed After an exhausting morning of shopping, we will relax and area of Hong Kong is a veritable treasure chest of shops discuss our purchases over lunch (optional). Travel to and selling the raw materials necessary to make almost anything from Western District will be by shared taxi. you can imagine. AWA member Emily Hoaglin, well known in Hong Kong for her walking tours and sewing, quilting, knotting and beading classes, will escort us through Sham Shui Po for approximately three hours, allowing us time to see the many shops in this area. Bear in mind, this is not a shopping trip; it is a “get acquainted to the area” trip. At the end of our tour, you will be able to return to any shops you wish to revisit, either this day or in the future, as Emily will give us a map of the area, identifying which shops carry which different items. Optional lunch, at shared expense, will follow the tour for anyone who is interested.

10,000 Buddhas Monastery Tour When: Tuesday, 28 October 10:00am – 2:00pm (approx.) Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR, near Café O Spooky Kooky Halloween Dinner and Cost: $80 member/$160 member’s guest Haunted Wan Chai Tour Capacity: minimum 6, maximum 16 When: Friday, 24 October, 6:30pm –10:30pm Coordinator: Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Where: Meet at Trafalgar, 5/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Located off the beaten tourist track on the mountain behind The Broadway, Wan Chai Shatin Pai Tau Village, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Cost: $550 member/$630 member’s guest Capacity: minimum 10, maximum 15 Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871 Let’s Celebrate Halloween Hong Kong Style! We’ll start our evening with a three-course meal and free-flowing house drinks at Trafalgar British Pub in Wan Chai. You’ll be truly amazed at the chef’s creativity in creating some pretty darn scary, but tasty plates. After dessert and coffee/tea, we’ll set off with our local guides, Maria and Grace of Luida Tours, for a

36 AWARE October 2014 Local tours and activities consists of five temples, four pavilions, one pagoda, one of camera you will be bringing to the class. If you do not have veranda and literally more than ten thousand Buddhas of all a camera, let us know and we will try to lend you one. shapes and sizes. A special prize goes to anyone who can actually count 10,000 of them! The exquisite nine-story Domestic Helpers Cooking Class: A pagoda is the symbol printed on the Hong Kong $100 note. Taste of India Especially interesting are the life-size colorful Arhan Buddhas When: Wednesday, 29 October lining both sides of the steps leading up to the monastery. 11:00am – 12:45pm Bring your octopus card and camera, and wear comfortable Where: 41A Stubbs Road, Villa Monte Rosa, Flat clothes and shoes (there are lots of steps to climb!). Lunch 1, Block C, 9th Floor, Hong Kong (optional) will follow at shared expense. Cost: $360 member’s helper /$440 member’s guest helper Photography Class 101 Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 6 When: Wednesday, 29 October, Coordinator: Lavinia Hemandas 2838 2199 10:00am – 12:00pm ‘Cooking with Passion’ is a uniquely rewarding culinary Registration must be received by journey that evokes all your senses. Your domestic helper can Wednesday, 22 October learn from the ever popular Lavinia in her spacious kitchen, as Where: AWA Office, 2-12 Queens Road West, she guides everyone through each recipe to create a Arion Bldg, 11/F, Sheung Wan wonderful and delicious meal, which will surely delight your Cost: $580 member/$660 member’s guest family and friends! Today’s menu is: ‘Keema Aloo Mutter’ – Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 10 minced meat with potatoes and green peas simmered in Coordinators: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871 herbs and spices, ‘Sai Bhaji (Saag)’ – spinach in aromatic Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559 flavours, ‘Kichini’ – fragrant rice with green lentils and Do you ever wish you could take better pictures? Looking to cardamom. Spice packs will be available on sale at a nominal learn more about your SLR camera or researching to get a price to enable your helpers to start cooking right away! new one? If the answer is “Yes!” here is your opportunity to act! Join this two-hour crash course especially designed for beginning photographers who know nothing about Looking Ahead to photography, but want to avoid the long process of trial and error. Our instructor, a former HKAPA teacher, is patient with November his students, and enjoys helping beginners gain a Make Your Own Wire Accessories: comprehensive understanding of the principles of Necklaces, Rings or Hair-Clips photography. He will explain exposure basics, white balance When: Wednesday, 5 November and simple rules of composition, as well as lots of tips on 9:00am – 12:00 Noon taking great pictures. Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR - near Café O For this workshop Cost: $320 member/$400 member’s guest you can use any Capacity: minimum 6/maximum 10 DSLR, system or Coordinators: Lori DiCarlo, 6136 9871 advanced compact Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 camera. DSLR Join us today as Hong Kong artist, Violet Shum, teaches us cameras and system how to create metal wire roses which can then be turned into cameras will have lovely necklaces, rings or hair-clips. Violet will provide all the lenses that can be materials necessary to create four attractive works of art changed and feature which you can keep for yourself or give as holiday gifts. An the following settings on the control dial: Av or A (called optional lunch at shared expense will follow. aperture priority), Tv or S (Shutter priority) and M (manual exposure). In this workshop we will learn how to access each of these modes and understand their function in order to expand your creativity. After this workshop, you can adjust aperture, shutter speed, white balance and ISO freely upon on your preferences to expand your creativity! If you are unsure if your camera has the necessary functions, please email Lori at [email protected] and tell her what type

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Furniture Shopping in Zhuhai, China cranes, stacks of containers and container vessels. Following When: Wednesday, 12 November, our tour, we will travel to the Beas River Jockey Club in 8:00am–7:30pm approx. Sheung Shui for lunch (included) and a mini tour of the Beas Registration must be received by 12 River stables. This tour is graciously sponsored by Asian Noon Wednesday, 5 November. No Express International Movers Ltd. refunds permitted after this date. Where: Starbuck’s, 2nd floor, Macau Ferry Terminal, Central Refund, Cancellation and Cost: $1280 member/$1360 member’s guest Substitution Policies Capacity: minimum 8, maximum 12 Every activity includes an administrative fee of HK$80* Coordinators: Diane Lamboley, 9020 9385 Member/HK$160 Member's Guest. This base fee is not Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559 refundable at any time, unless the AWA cancels the event. Join us as we board an early morning ferry to Zhuhai for a Charges in excess of the base fee are refundable if cancellation busy day of wholesale shopping in three furniture factories. is received by the AWA office at least one full week before the Jennifer Archie, owner of Home Redesign Hong Kong, will be activity date. For example, if the activity is on a Tuesday, our host. Many treasures await our intrepid shoppers - quality cancellation must be received prior to midnight of the Chinese antiques, unique one-of-a- kind items, home previous Tuesday. If the AWA cancels an event, the entire decorating accessories and much, much more! This is a full activity cost will be automatically credited to you. Credit notes day so bring your own packed lunch and a snack. Who wants are not transferable and must be used within six months from to waste time eating with all these factories waiting for you? the date of issue or by the end of the AWA fiscal year (30th You must have a current China visa in your passport and a June), whichever is earlier. You may request a check in lieu of a Hong Kong ID Card. All sales will be in RMB. No credit cards. credit at any time before the credit expires. Owing to the popularity of AWA activities, many have a Cost of tour includes round trip ferry ticket, transportation to wait list and therefore substitutions cannot be accepted. If factories, consultation by Jennifer, and follow up from factory you are unable to attend an activity, please inform the AWA to your home. Freight and delivery of purchases to your home office to cancel your place and allow someone on the waitlist at extra charge. to attend. Tour of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal Port When: Friday, 21 November, 9:30 am-4:00pm Registration Procedures Where: Meet in front of General Post Office, Local Tour and Activity (LTA) events are open for 2 Connaught Place, Central registration as of the first of each month in which the activity Registration must be received by will be held. Activities being held in the early part of the Wednesday, 12 November following month are open for registration on the first day of Cost: $330 member/$410 member’s guest the prior month. Check the AWA website at www.awa.org.hk Capacity: minimum 25, maximum 35 for the most up-to-date schedule and don't forget to register Coordinators: Barbara Galligan, 6080 6523 early as many of the events will sell out. Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Join us as we tour the 3rd busiest container port in the world in Kwai Chung, Kowloon. We will have a guided tour of one of the HIT terminals and will learn facts and figures of HK * The $80 registration fee is purely an administration fee. It is imports and exports customs, as well as the history of the not donated to the Charitable and Education fund. port. As a special add on, we will have a look at the Control Tower to see how the port is operated and then we will drive through the actual terminals to have a closer look at the

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AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB ONGOING ACTIVITIES - When: Tuesday, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, October date organized by AWA members for AWA members with TBD similar interests and passions. Take a moment to see Where: TBD what interests you. Coordinator: Penny Van Niel [email protected] Anna MacDonald, One-time registration is required to become a [email protected] member of an ongoing activity group. Come join us for a lively discussion of Donna Tartt’s "The Goldfinch," a novel of shocking narrative energy and power. It Register online at www.awa.org.hk, or contact the combines unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing AWA office at [email protected] language, and breathtaking suspense, while plumbing with a philosopher's calm the deepest mysteries of love, identity, Please Note: Registration for the 2014-15 year began and art. It's a beautiful, stay-up-all-night and tell-all-your-friends July 1st. If you haven’t already done so, please triumph, an old-fashioned story of loss and obsession, survival re-register for your favorite ONGOING ACTIVITY and self-invention, and the ruthless machinations of fate. GROUP so coordinators can keep you updated with For those of you looking ahead to November, our selection is their group’s news and events. "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkinson. ART LOVERS When: Monthly S. O. C. I. A. L. Where: Various venues When: Anytime Coordinators: Kumiko Where: Anyplace [email protected] Coordinators: Barbara Macho, [email protected] Cynthia Lackey, [email protected] Patti Smith, [email protected] The “Culture Vultures” will explore the local fine arts scene. Register for S.O.C.I.A.L. online at www.awa.org.hk to receive We will visit museums, current exhibitions, galleries, film your invitation to join our private AWA members only facebook festivals, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Literary Festival group: social awa hk. with its numerous lectures by international authors. An Home alone with nothing to do? Want a glass of wine and optional lunch at shared expense will follow where we discuss conversation? Try out a new restaurant? Afternoon movie our opinions. companion? Gallery opening? Need a fourth for Wednesday night bridge? You can post whatever you’d like to do OR you can accept someone else’s invitation, whichever you prefer. Either way, you won’t be “home alone with nothing to do” AND you may just meet your new best friend!

MOMS & TOTS MORNING PLAY DATES When: TBD Where: TBD Coordinator: Alpa Tolia, [email protected] Moms-to-be, Moms and tots up to 3 are welcome to join us for a morning of play, chatting, and coffee or tea! Play groups are arranged by children’s age. Let us introduce you to a group with tots who are the same age as yours. After that, the play groups set their own schedules and activities to PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP suit them. When: Group meets once every 4-6 weeks Capacity: maximum 10 Coordinator: Becky Wong, [email protected], 9278 2727 The AWA Photography Group is a social way to enjoy photography as a hobby while giving you a chance to practice

October 2014 AWARE 39 On going activities your skills and explore Hong Kong. All you need is enthusiasm Coordinator: Katherine Fenton, [email protected], and a camera to join us as we capture Hong Kong’s 6708 3345 contrasting architecture and communities. All camera types Christine Scullion, 6777 1182 welcome as well as suggestions for excursions. Come and play mahjong on Tuesdays with other AWA/ American Club members. This activity is suitable for all skill SPIRITUAL LITERACY BOOK/ levels, but players are expected to have a prior knowledge of DISCUSSION GROUP the rules. Optional lunch at individual expense. Non-American When: Wednesday, 12 October and Wednesday, Club members must settle their bills prior to departure by 26 October, 9:00am to noon credit card only (no cash or checks). Where: TBD Coordinator: Kate Weisman, [email protected] BRIDGE AND LUNCH SOCIAL SLG is a group of international, interfaith and spiritually- When: Mondays, 10:00am – 1:00pm minded women who celebrate unity in diversity and who Where: AWA Office, No. 5, 11/F Arion Commercial gather to foster spiritual literacy in everyday life. Entering our Centre, 2 Queen’s Rd West, Sheung Wan third year, SLG participants have represented Baha'i, Coordinator: Lisa Strunin, 6184 8370, strunin.lisa@gmail. Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. With reverence com and respect for each faith-based tradition, we've learned from Note: This group is for players with a previous knowledge of each other that there is more that unites us than divides us. the game. The group opens each session with a short meditation and an Make Monday your bridge morning! Come and enjoy social interfaith devotional. We then discuss our reading of a chosen bridge at the AWA on Monday mornings. We rotate tables so spiritually-oriented book. Books in the past have included The there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends and Dalai Lama's “Towards A True Kinship of Faith”, Echart Tolle's enjoy the company of others who love playing bridge. “The Power of Now” and most recently, Dr. Eben Alexander's Optional lunch at a local restaurant follows. “Proof of Heaven.”

SLG's October selection is “A Pace of Grace - The Virtues of a Sustainable Life” by Linda Kavelin Popov, author of "The Family Virtues Guide." "'A Pace of Grace' contains vivid examples of how to make our daily lives meaningful. I offer my prayers that those readers who sincerely put them into practice will achieve that inner peace that is the key to lasting happiness." - The Dalai Lama.

NEEDLE ARTS When: Fridays, 10:00am – 12:00pm Coordinator: Alison Levingston,alison.levingston.2014@ gmail.com GAMES GALORE Glenys Kilazoglou [email protected] When: Fridays, 10:30am – 3:30pm Join us as we work on needle arts projects – sewing, quilting, Where: The American Club, Tai Tam Road, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, and embroidery – while Fireside Lounge chatting about our common interests, exchanging new ideas, Who: AWA or American Club members only learning and getting advice from each other. This is not a class Coordinator: Beth Hall, [email protected] but an informal group. Members should bring their own If you enjoy playing Mahjong or Bridge, plan to come to the project to work. American Club on Fridays. Mahjong tables and tiles will be set up, and Bridge cards and tables will be available. All skill MAHJONG MADNESS levels are welcome; however, players must have prior When: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 4:00pm (come knowledge of Mahjong or Bridge. Lunch is at individual anytime) expense; non-American Club members may make payment Where: The American Club Tai Tam Road, Fireside by credit card only, no cash. Lounge or other location to be posted Who: AWA, American Club, or AMHH members only

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ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP NOTE: It will take about 45 minutes to get there When: TBD from Central; directions will be provided to Where: Various locations, TBD those who RSVP. Coordinator: Patty Tarallo, [email protected] Capacity: 12 people Enjoy Italian conversation in a fun, casual group setting! The Cost: HK$680 per person, BYOB (no corkage fee) Italian conversation group meets once a month with an aim or you can purchase wine there to socialize, have fun, and improve conversational skills while Advance payment required; email Hallie for gaining more knowledge about the culture. Activities are bank transfer instructions organized by rotating hosts. RSVP: Hallie Cohn, [email protected] When the New York Times reviewed Yin Yang, the reviewer FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP wrote “the best way to describe the Yin Yang experience is When: Every first Wednesday afternoon at 12pm simply this: your meal will blow your mind.” We are lucky to in Central be able to dine at Yin Yang on the beach for a sumptuous Where: Central and Southside lunch this month. As a treat, Margaret Xu, the owner and chef Coordinator: Barbara Markovits, [email protected] of Yin Yang, will prepare a special menu that includes her Enjoy French conversation in a fun, casual group setting! The signature yellow earth chicken, red hot baby pig, as well as French conversation group meets once a month with an aim the freshest of the day re-interpreted Chinese recipes and to socialize, have fun, and improve conversational skills while organic seasonal local produce. See the website, www. gaining more knowledge about the culture. Activities are yinyang.hk, for more information or contact Hallie Cohn. organized by rotating hosts. All levels welcome!

LUNCH BUNCH ICC – INTERNATIONAL COOKING When: Monthly CLUB Where: Various restaurants When: Group meets every second Friday of each Capacity: maximum 20 month, 10:00am – 2:00pm Coordinator: Marcia Hammelev Sander, Where: Various venues; TBA. [email protected], 9868 4112, Capacity: minimum 6, maximum 8 Would you enjoy gathering for lunch on a regular basis? The Coordinator: Sylvie Guyot, [email protected] Lunch Bunch coordinator sets up a group of 12 to 20 Are you interested in learning how to cook international members. Each member takes turns choosing the restaurant, dishes that might bring a welcome change to your daily making the reservation, informing the others, and hosting. routine? Rotating hostesses will introduce foreign dishes and Lunch is either at individual or shared expense as agreed demonstrate how to prepare easy, family-oriented dishes in upon on the day of the event. This is a great way to socialize the comfort of their own kitchen. Lunch follows each class. with other AWA members while enjoying a variety of cuisines We pick a new country monthly and share the costs for food in Hong Kong. and drinks (costs per person will not exceed $250). Each participant will leave with a printout of the recipes. The GALLOPING GOURMET hostess will notify the group each month about the planned When: Monthly cuisine and the venue–first come, first in! Where: Various Restaurants Capacity: Varies with Venue Coordinator: Linda Gomoll, [email protected] 9730 8791 Hong Kong restaurants offer an international gastronomic extravaganza that we explore by visiting different restaurants each month. A designated host selects a restaurant for the group. This group is open to singles and couples alike.

When: Sunday, 12 October at 1:00pm What: Lunch at Yin Yang Private Kitchen, at the beach Where: House 117, Ting Kau Village, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

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I-HIKES complete the registration and you'll start receiving our emails, Coordinators: Birgit Imkamp, Sarah Rindlaub, newsletters and other communications. There is no additional Cynthia Lackey, [email protected] fee charged for this group and events are all open to AWA Are you amazed at how much space there truly is in Hong members and guests. Kong? Join us for intermediate hikes in and around Hong Kong Island, lasting 2 to 3 hours, usually on Wednesday Keep an eye out for dates and details about golf in the second mornings. We hike various stages of the Hong Kong Trail, the half of the year by checking AWAre and checking our AWA Wilson Trail, and many other trails that may not be as well- Social Golf Group's newsletter ~ The Whack and Hack. For known but offer a challenge and a view. Occasionally we more information, contact the coordinator: Jodi Jones, venture off of the island to the New Territories, Lamma Island [email protected] and Lantau. These moderately paced hikes are recommended for beginner to intermediate hikers who love the outdoors. Where: Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay When: Every Monday and Thursday SOCIAL GOLF When: 9:00am tee-off on a roll up basis Contact: [email protected] Cost: $550 for AWA Members ~ please make The AWA Golf Group is well into the golfing year. We've held sure you bring your handicap card and your no less than seven golf clinics already and competed in five HK ID or passport. tournaments while our regular golf continues every Monday Coordinator: Marlyn Robertson, [email protected] and Wednesday. Nevertheless, whether you are a returning member or new to Hong Kong and perhaps even new to golf, Where: Kau Sai Chung Public Golf Course, Sai Kung we want you! When: Wednesdays When: Tee-times are usually booked on request The AWA Social Golf Group makes playing golf in Hong Kong and as the system allows (08:30 onwards) simple, fun and stress free. We try to cater for all levels of Cost: $600 approximately ability from beginner to advanced or experienced golfers. We Sign up: As reservations have to be made a week in play regularly each week on different courses, and we also advance, kindly book your spot with the organise golf clinics twice a month to help you improve your coordinator as soon as possible when the game. Every so often, we host golfing weekends or golf days email is sent out advertising details about further afield such as in Macau and Mission Hills, and other the round. one-off activities including quiz nights or simulator coaching, Coordinator: [email protected] amongst others. If you like the competitive side of golf, we run a tournament each month, which is very popular. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE You can sign up to play golf with us by registering online via Monday, 3 November at Deep Water Bay the AWA Website. Simply go to “golf" in the sports section, Save the date and check your emails for details.

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Office EXECUTIVE BOARD Phone 2527 2961/2 Fax 2865 7737 Executive Board [email protected] Hours 9:30am – 3:30pm Mon-Thu President Stephanie Bourque: [email protected] Address No.5, 11th floor, Arion Commercial Centre, 1st VP Fundraising Marcy LaRont: [email protected] 2-12 Queen's Road West, Hong Kong 2nd VP Membership Jane Buck: [email protected] Website www.awa.org.hk 3rd Vice President Activities Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Office & Website Manager Barbora Mayer: [email protected] AWAre Editor Joy Murray: [email protected] Membership Representative Joanne Lam: [email protected] Charitable Donations Andrea Roth: [email protected] Administrator Caroline Nicholas: [email protected] Community Service Patty Tarallo: [email protected] Education & Scholarship Eileen Glynn: [email protected] Public Relations KD Schumacher: [email protected] Community Recording Secretary (Position Vacant): [email protected] Treasurer Irene Chu: [email protected] C haritable Donations [email protected] Online and Social Media Angela Bellas: [email protected] Corporate Sponsorship Tracy Russell: [email protected] Chairperson Andrea Roth: [email protected] Social Community Service [email protected] Activities [email protected] Chairperson Patty Tarallo: [email protected] ACS Partnering Susan Trebach: [email protected] 3rd Vice President Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Cheung Chau Reading Program Ellen Albrecht: [email protected] Art Lovers Kumiko Matsushima: [email protected] Fenwick Pier Volunteers Carol Lampard: [email protected] Cynthia Lackey: [email protected], 6200 3222 Helpers for Domestic Helpers Tammy Baltz: [email protected] Asian Tours Jane Buck: [email protected] HK Society for the Blind Kate Mahjoubian: [email protected] Bridge & Lunch Social Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Meals in the Home Marybeth Coffer: [email protected] Book Club - Day Penny Van Niel: [email protected] Ronald McDonald House Renee Cheung: [email protected] Anna MacDonald: [email protected] Trisha Cliff: [email protected] Dragon Boat E l i s s a I m r a n : e l i s s a . i m r a n @ g m a i l . c o m , 9 6 1 8 4 7 0 0 Soup Kitchen Linda Wolfe: [email protected] Anne Fifer: [email protected], 5416 8010 French Conversation Group Barbara Markovits: [email protected] Games Galore Beth Hall: [email protected] Galloping Gourmet Linda Gomoll: [email protected] Education & Scholarship Global Insights Stella Schumann: 2493 7114 [email protected] Tracy Russell: 6921 4400 Golf – Events and Lessons Jackie Johnson: 852 5662 7248 Chairperson Eileen Glynn: [email protected] Golf – Social Play and Events [email protected] Chatterbox Rosalind Keith: [email protected] iHikes Birgit Imkamp, Sarah Reinlaub, Cynthia Lackey: [email protected] Kowloon Marti Law: [email protected] International Cooking Club Sylvie Guyot: [email protected] Wan Chai tba Italian Conversation Group Patty Tarallo: [email protected] Pok Fu Lam Rachel Bourke: [email protected] Local Tours and Activities Jane Buck: [email protected] Sham Shui Po Lindy Vasey: [email protected] Lunch Bunch Marcia Hammelev: Sander 9868 4112 Chai Wan Rosalind Keith: rmekeith@ yahoo.com Mahjong Katherine Fenton: 6708 3345 Ap Lei Chau Sue Cummings-Walder: [email protected] Christine Scullion: 6777 1182 Dining Etiquette Bernice Lee: [email protected] Moms & Tots Alpa Tolia: [email protected] Phone Pals Shibani Dutta: [email protected] Needle Arts Alison Levingston: [email protected] Mock Interviews Bernice Lee: [email protected] Glenys Kilazoglou: [email protected] Mentoring program Mary Barbara Hanna: [email protected] Photography Group Becky Wong: [email protected] SOCIAL Barbara Macho: [email protected] Patti Smith: [email protected] Spiritual Literacy Book/Discussion Group [email protected] Fundraising [email protected] 1st VP Fundraising Marcy LaRont: [email protected] Membership [email protected] 2nd Vice President Jane Buck: [email protected] Public Relations [email protected] Buddy Program Alison May: 9663 1250 CHAT Coordinator Susan Wallace: 9783 3227 Chairperson KD Schumacher: [email protected] Foon Ying Kate Mahjoubian: 6462 6559 Newsletter/E-Blast Coordinator KD Schumacher: [email protected] Hildy Karev: 6799 9604 Forum Moderator KD Schumacher: [email protected] Membership Discounts Jane Buck: [email protected] OWL Kathy Barber: [email protected] WOW Mary Barbara Hanna: [email protected]

If you would like to join the AWA or if you have any question about the organization, please contact the office or any of the Executive Board members.

44 AWARE October 2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Board [email protected] President Stephanie Bourque: [email protected] 1st VP Fundraising Marcy LaRont: [email protected] 2nd VP Membership Jane Buck: [email protected] 3rd Vice President Activities Lisa Strunin: [email protected] AWAre Editor Joy Murray: [email protected] Charitable Donations Andrea Roth: [email protected] Community Service Patty Tarallo: [email protected] Education & Scholarship Eileen Glynn: [email protected] Public Relations KD Schumacher: [email protected] Recording Secretary (Position Vacant): [email protected] Treasurer Irene Chu: [email protected] Online and Social Media Angela Bellas: [email protected] Corporate Sponsorship Tracy Russell: [email protected]

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Activities [email protected] 3rd Vice President Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Art Lovers Kumiko Matsushima: [email protected] Cynthia Lackey: [email protected], 6200 3222 Asian Tours Jane Buck: [email protected] Bridge & Lunch Social Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Book Club - Day Penny Van Niel: [email protected] Anna MacDonald: [email protected] Dragon Boat E l i s s a I m r a n : e l i s s a . i m r a n @ g m a i l . c o m , 9 6 1 8 4 7 0 0 Anne Fifer: [email protected], 5416 8010 French Conversation Group Barbara Markovits: [email protected] Games Galore Beth Hall: [email protected] Galloping Gourmet Linda Gomoll: [email protected] Global Insights Stella Schumann: 2493 7114 Tracy Russell: 6921 4400 Golf – Events and Lessons Jackie Johnson: 852 5662 7248 Golf – Social Play and Events [email protected] iHikes Birgit Imkamp, Sarah Reinlaub, Cynthia Lackey: [email protected] International Cooking Club Sylvie Guyot: [email protected] Italian Conversation Group Patty Tarallo: [email protected] Local Tours and Activities Jane Buck: [email protected] Lunch Bunch Marcia Hammelev: Sander 9868 4112 Mahjong Katherine Fenton: 6708 3345 Christine Scullion: 6777 1182 Moms & Tots Alpa Tolia: [email protected] Needle Arts Alison Levingston: [email protected] Glenys Kilazoglou: [email protected] Photography Group Becky Wong: [email protected] SOCIAL Barbara Macho: [email protected] Patti Smith: [email protected] Spiritual Literacy Book/Discussion Group [email protected]

Membership [email protected] 2nd Vice President Jane Buck: [email protected] Buddy Program Alison May: 9663 1250 CHAT Coordinator Susan Wallace: 9783 3227 Foon Ying Kate Mahjoubian: 6462 6559 Hildy Karev: 6799 9604 Membership Discounts Jane Buck: [email protected] OWL Kathy Barber: [email protected] WOW Mary Barbara Hanna: [email protected] The AWA The AWA CharityCharity Bazaar Bazaar Friday November 14, 2014 Thursday November 7, 2013 The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley Racecourse HappyThursday Valley stand November Ð 3rd, 4th, 5th 7,floors 2013 The Hong Kong10am Jockey - Club,6pm Happy Valley Racecourse

Happy Valley stand Ð 3rd, 4th, 5th floors 10am - 6pm