Dear Members,

For those that have managed to escaped the Shanghai heat we hope you are enjoying your summer  or  winter holidays! Welcome to the AWSG July newsletter, read on  for an update on some important announcements and regular monthly events.

Warm regards,
Pam Kershaw
President

- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS –

A Huge THANK YOU To Terry Vibert!
The AWSG would like thank Terry Vibert for all her time and fantastic work with the knitting group!  Maree Druitt has now taken over as the Organiser of knitting. Her mobile is 13671957969 and email is maree_druitt@hotmail.com

NEW Book Club in Pudong!
The AWSG is looking to start a Pudong book club for it’s members.  It is proposed that the meetings take place the first Monday of the month at 7pm and we rotate the gatherings between each member’s house. The first meeting will be at Maryann Nielsen’s house in Green Villas 
on September 6 at 7pm. If  you are interested, please email Maryann Nielsen maryannnielsen@hotmail.com by July 15.  We would ask each person to nominate a book to be read and discussed! A list of books will be compiled and emailed to everyone interested. Come along for a lively discussion and maybe a glass of wine, or two!

AWSG Sponsored Heart 2 Heart Child – Zhang Long
We have great pleasure in advising that a young boy named Zhang Long  has been admitted to Shanghai Yodak Hospital for heart surgery under the sponsorship of AWSG. Please keep him in your thoughts and we will continue to keep you posted on his condition and recovery. Please click here for more details.

Qantas Extra 10kg Luggage Allowance!
We are excited to announce that all AWSG members can now enjoy an extra 10kg Qantas luggage allowance! PLEASE note the 10kgs extra baggage allowance for AWSG members only applies on Qantas flights outward bound from Shanghai. Return flights from Australia are not included. Also don’t forget to produce your AWSG membership card.

Expat Hairdresser in Shanghai – August 8 & 9
Pauline Hughes, a hairdresser and stylist from The Firm HK, will be in Shanghai on the above dates and bookings are being taken now!
For Appointments RSVP: Anne Ross Mobile: 13611930220 or Email: mr.ea.ross@gmail.com. Click pricing and more details.

Koala Kids – Thursday July 22 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map). Paulaner will provide a small wading pool, so please bring bathers, towel & a change of clothes for you little one(s).
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea.

July 21 Coffee Morning
If you’re still in Shanghai, come along to the July coffee morning. Children also welcome! Wednesday July 21, 10am-12noon.

July 28 Lunch – Hamilton House
Our July lunch will be at the beautiful Hamilton House. Click for more details.
Wednesday 28 July 2010, 12-2pm
137 Fuzhou Rd Tel: 6321 0586
RSVP: By Monday 26 July 2010 to Pam Kershaw on 1381 611 0694 or email: jktrade@bigpond.com

- WEEKLY EVENTS -
Koala Kids Playgroup
Thursday 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map)
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea. Our venue changes from time to time, please register your interest at koalakids@awsg.org, to receive weekly updates.  Koala Kids is a support group for AWSG members with young children. It is an opportunity for parents to get together and share experiences and for their children to play in a safe area. Click for pricing details.

Knitting Group
Every Other Thursday 10am to 12pm
The knitting group is now meeting every other Thursday from 10am – 12pm.  The knitting group is looking for new members. Please contact Maree Druitt for further information on maree_druitt@hotmail.com.

- MONTHLY EVENTS -
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wednesday July 21, 10am to 12pm
Paulaner Restaurant (Click for Map)
宝莱纳餐厅汾阳路
汾阳路150号,靠近岳阳路,上海,电话: 64745700
Members – 50rmb
Guests – 75rmb

Monthly Lunch
Wednesday July 28, 12pm
Hamilton House
137 Fuzhou Rd Tel: 6321 0586
Price: Members ¥200 per person, Non-members ¥250
RSVP By Monday 26 July 2010 to Pam Kershaw on 1381 611 0694 or email jktrade@bigpond.com
Click for more details.
Note: AWSG cancellation policy applies to this event