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Expatriate Associations
Ankara Women's Club
The Ankara Women's Club is an International club that aims to promote social and charitable exchanges within the foreign community in Ankara. Their membership represent over 35 nationalities. They have a wide range of social, cultural and intellectual activities available to meet the various needs and interest of the members. All donations received through these activities are given to support charity projects chosen by their members. Membership is open to all foreign women in Ankara.
Tel: (312) 447 63 19 Cynthia Marshall
Ankara Caledonian Society
The Ankara Caledonian Society was formed in the spring of 1994, to promote and foster activities and good relations among Scottish people, their family and friends. Revival of Scottish Traditions, such as Scottish country dancing, St Andrew's Day celebrations, Highland Games, Scottish Halloween parties and Summer Ceilidhs.
Tel: (312) 467 03 60 Joan and George Hill, (312) 468 66 43 Trudie Pak
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Ankara International Charities Committee
The AICC is an international group of foreigners wishing to contribute to the well being of Turkey during their stay here. Members visit schools; orphanages and hospitals, then purchase equipment or items needed. The AICC's main fund raising effort is an annual Dinner-Dance and Grand Tombola, in October or November. A number of smaller events are also held throughout the year.
Tel: (312) 440 30 20 Josje Hunnisett
Bonjour Ankara
This group organises lectures (en français) every first Wednesday of the month at 11.00, the Sheraton. The subjects of these lectures vary from one month to the next but from last year's experience, they are always interesting.
Tel: (312) 446 50 76 Frederic
Bridge
There are a number of bridge groups in Ankara, for all levels of players. Call US Embassy CLO 468 61 10 ext.2350 for details.
Tel: (312) 446 80 19 Celia Verrier, (312) 446 41 13 Leilanie Rigby (Beginner)
British Women's Group
The BWG is an active group that sponsors a wide range of activities. Members and their guests meet for coffee and special program usually on the last Monday of each month, at 10.00 am at the Hilton Hotel.
Canadian Womens Group (Ankara)
Tel: (312) 447 84 62 - Wilda Cooper (312) 446 79 32 - Cheryl House
Hash House Harriers
This is a non-competitive international group of runners, joggers, walkers, and strollers. "The Hash" was started some 50 years ago in Malaysia by a group of people who wanted to combine exercise with socialisng and the Ankara Hash carries on this tradition every Sunday morning at 11.15 outside the British Embassy.
Tel: (312) 440 72 63 Rhonda Imre, (312) 446 75 61 Gul Mayer
International Women of Istanbul
Website: http://www.iwi-tr.org
Istanbul Rotary Club
Istanbul Rotary Club, being the oldest, was established in 1956. The club meets every Tuesday at noon in Istanbul Hilton Hotel. They have simultaneous translation service for English speaking Rotarians and guests. They sometimes have non-Turkish speakers too.
Kocamansur Sokak, 113/20 Sisli, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 248 13 48
Fax: (212) 247 69 96
Website: http://www.istrot.org
KAGIDER - Women´s Fund- Women Entrepreneaurs Association
Ortaklar Caddesi, 4 - Aksu Apartmani Kat 4 Daire: 13, Mecidiyeköy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 213 01 62
Fax: (212) 213 01 64
Newcomers Club
Website: www.newcomersclub.com
Red Lion Club
This Club is situated on the British Embassy grounds and membership is for the Embassy members and associated organization members only. However, British, Commonwealth, European and American nationals resident in or visiting Ankara may become associate members.
Sehit Ersan Caddesi, 46/A
Tel: (312) 466 13 72 Membership Secretary
Scouting
For boys and girls, aged 7 to 18 years old, these groups are affiliated to the American organizations but accept boys/girls from any country except Turkey (which has its own program). Every group meets once a week, usually, for activities that vary according to the age.
For more information contact:
Cup Scout: Andy Hove (312) 235 02 39 e-mail : andyl@superonline.dom
Girl Scout: Tina Cloonan (312) 447 41 44
Boy Scout: Dave Jenson (312) 235 84 02 e-mail: davej@ada.net.tr
Turkish-American Women's Cultural and Charitable Society (TAWCCS)
The Ankara TAWCCS is a branch of the Turkish American Council in Washington and is also working with others TAWCCS in Izmir and Adana. It offers a variety of bicultural activities while helping with local charitable projects. There is a monthly social activity and a newsletter published every month as well. There are other groups involved in activities such as Bookmobiles, Scholarships, Village excursions, Bazaars and conversation groups.
Tel: (312) 490 03 45 - Nancy Börekçi
U.S Community Center
The Center provides a place where members can meet for informal activities and social events. Membership is open to all. Americans or spouses of Americans and to a limited number of others living in Ankara. Annual dues are $ 10 (US) for families or single membership. Activities vary depending on the resources available like bridge for beginners, mother-toddler meetings and play reading groups The center always welcomes new resource-persons ready to share their knowledge.
Ahmet Mithat Sokak, 33, Çankaya-Ankara
Tel: (312) 468 61 10/2350 Teresa Rojek
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