A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • June/July/August 2015 CCWM AWA Half Jan 2014 Horizontal.pdf 1 3/12/2014 5:02:32 PM JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2015 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. 26 AWARE PRODUCTION TEAM EDITOR Begoña Blanco Muñoz Contents [email protected] Membership 3 ASSIStaNT EDITORS AWA Enjoys 5 Dimple Shah Meet the New Board 6 Human-trafficking 8 GRAPHICS Art Lovers 10 Jacky Ngan How to Stay Healthy 12 Fahima Ahmad A beautiful Experience 14 PHOTOGRAPHY AWA Buddy Program 15 Fahima Ahmad On the Buses 16 Sharon Mason Al Fresco Dining 18 Sun, sand and surf 20 ADVERTISING MANAGER Sai Ying Pun 22 Hildy Karev [email protected] Women on the Way Up 24 10 Best Foot Forward! 25 Indonesia 26 Container Port Tour 28 Lost in Train Station 29 PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY Recipe 30 R&R Publishing Ltd. Asian Tours 31 2126 7812 Calendar of Event 32 [email protected] Local Tours and Activities 34 www.rrpublishing.com.hk Ongoing Activities 44 18 Contact Information 45 The AWA office is open from Monday-Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm. The AWA office will be closed for public holiday on Monday 25 May 2015. VISIT THE AWA WEBSITE: www.awa.org.hk LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/awahk FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @AWA_HK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @AWA_HK Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author only and do not represent the opinion of the American Women’s Association. Any reliance by the reader upon any recommendation or opinion in this publication is at the reader’s own risk. The AWA accepts no responsibility for any loss which may result from such reliance. Copyright 2014. The content of the Aware publication is the property of the American Women's Association. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is strictly prohibited. Information from within the publication may not be distributed without the express written consent of the American Women's Association. WELCOME From the President It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as President of the AWA this last year. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get to know so many amazing women and to have been a part of unforgettable experiences and great friendships that will last a lifetime. From the Editor The success of this last year has been due to our devoted and passionate members who have Happy AWA new year! Congratulations to all elected members volunteered their time and skills to serve this of the Board, I know they will be working very hard to bring organization in our mission of supporting the local you the organization you want. charities of Hong Kong. Personally, I want to say thank you to all of them and wish A special thanks to those who have served on the them all the best in this endeavour. Congratulations to the board helping to make this year a success: Marcy new president, Marcy LaRont, I’m sure she will be an LaRont, Jane Buck, Lisa Stunin, Irene Chu, Bernice Lee, Andrea Roth, KD Schumacher, Chris Tight, Angela outstanding leader for the upcoming year. I want to take this Bellas, Begona Blanco Munoz, Hildy Karev, and Patty opportunity also to thank Stephanie. Although I’ve worked with Tarallo. I also want to thank our dedicated office staff – her only for few months, her guidance and leadership have Barbora Mayer and Joanne Lam. been pivotal to both the magazine and the whole organization. As this AWA year comes to and end, I am proud to turn over my position Summer is here and with it the to Marcy LaRont and welcome her new board. They are already working time to relax, travel, enjoy family hard at creating new opportunities and experiences for our members. and friends, get fit, rest and take Please welcome them, and above all, thank them next time you see up those hobbies you never have them for accepting the board position that requires so much time and time for during the rest of the commitment! These women are incredible! year. In this issue we want to bring you ideas for that, whether Have a great summer and do come back refreshed and energized for another great year with the AWA! you are going to stay in Hong Kong or you have some time to travel around. Check out where the best beaches are in Hong Kong or where you can dine ‘Al Stephanie Bourque fresco’ if you stay in the city. If you have the time to travel AWA President around, maybe you want to know what the best Asian destination is for this time of the year. If you stay and have From the President Elect – some spare time, you may consider volunteering with AWA, Marcy LaRont one of our members describes it as ‘a beautiful experience’. It is difficult to believe summer is already upon us. In addition to dear Holidays are also the time to explore. Take advantage of your friends moving on from Hong Kong and getting ready for home leave, it time off and get to know areas of the city that are more also signifies the end of one AWA year and the beginning of a new one. accessible now thanks to the new MTR stations. We bring you I want to reiterate the sentiments above, and most neighborhood tours with Frances, back by popular demand! especially, say a big “thank you” to our President, Stephanie Bourque. She has been a pleasure to serve Don’t forget to support our Globe Paddlers! After winning Gold on the board with this past year. Her leadership, on the 1000m, they will attempt to gain another victory on 20 positive approach and support of each one of us has June at the Stanley International Dragon Boat Festival. You can underscored this year’s board’s ability to successfully show your support from 8:30 am on the main beach in work together and make positive progress toward the Stanley. goals of our organization. Enjoy your holidays! I am honored and excited to become the AWA President for this coming term, and am thankful to those existing board members who have agreed to stay, and for those who stepped up to become new board members for 2015-2016. We have work to do and we will have fun doing it! Have a wonderful summer and safe travels! Begoña Blanco Muñoz Marcy AWAre Editor 2 AWARE June/July/August 2015 MEMBERSHIP The AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic community of women of all nationalities, with over 800 members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find your niche through our diverse range of activities, events and opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome – do join us! Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, a WOW event, or encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all women can connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying and purposeful life in Hong Kong. Joining AWA is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk or call 2527 2961. Foon Ying Welcome New Members WHEN: TBC WHERE: You will be contacted by the coordinator Kimberly Shreve Tracy Tory CoordinatorS: Hildy Karev, [email protected] Sally Doe Teresa Wong Kate Mahjoubian, Caroline Laroche Shimul Shah-Subbiah Amy Wood Lorena Fernandez Chaves [email protected] Deepa Mahidhara Iona Hilton-Smith COST: No fee but registration is required Ida Yao Jennifer Howell "Foon Ying" means ‘welcome’ in Cantonese and what better Deepti Malik Rieko Sonntag welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to Sara Levy Debbie Dunbar foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program Neha Kapur Rachel Parker takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun activities for your group, sharing experiences and building your “guanxi” or ‘network’. Your commitment? Attend all OWL (Out With the Ladies) three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your Come join us any week or every week - same time, same new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy! place (except public holidays). WHERE: Oolaa 20 Bridges Street, Soho WHEN: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Coordinator: Susie Edrington, [email protected] June/July/August 2015 AWARE 3 MEMBE R S H I P CHAT (Come Have a Talk) Neighborhood Coffees WHEN: Thursday, 10:30am – 12:00 noon If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods, (except public holidays) join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new WHERE: Café 8, Rooftop of Pier 8, above the friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new Maritime Museum. activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of forthcoming coffees. COST: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal expense) COORDINATOR: Diane Lamboley 9020 9385 HK SOUTHSIDE [email protected] Walli Seegar, [email protected] Sandra Gallaudet, [email protected] POK FU LAM AND SHOUSON HILL Amita Gupta, [email protected] DISCOVERY BAY Izumi Ikeda, [email protected] SAI KUNG Katherine Fenton, [email protected] KOWLOON Jane Buck, [email protected] Susan Trebach, [email protected] HK CENTRAL/MID LEVELS Kathy Barber, [email protected] 50 Years helping you oY˲nbb½ We can’t wait to show you around In fifty years we’ve learned a lot about what makes relocations more successful for everyone.