12 October, 2009
Our next gathering will be Monday November 2nd at 7:30pm at Allison Aernie’s home (Urquhart Rd). At this meeting we will be putting together shoe boxes full of goodies for Operation Christmas Child.
Here is some info from the website, although please make sure to actually take a look at the website for other helpful information.
What is Operation Christmas Child?
This annual project enables caring individuals, families, schools, churches, businesses, and other organisations to fill ordinary shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies, sweets, and other gifts for needy children around the world. Operation Christmas Child sends a message of hope to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Operation Christmas Child is the world’s largest children’s Christmas project. Since 1990 the project has brought the joy of Christmas to more than 60 million boys and girls throughout the world.
What to pack in the boxes:
All items should be new. Please include items from each category.Remember to make your box both FUN and EDUCATIONAL!
- TOYS – something to love. Bear, soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building blocks, small musical instrument, (for boys – trucks and cars, for girls – doll, clip-on earrings, make-up or hair accessories) etc.
- EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES – something to do. Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, colouring book,notepad, picture/puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers etc.
- HYGIENE ITEMS – something to use. Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of wrapped soap, flannel etc.
- OTHER ITEMS – something to eat or wear. Sweets (sell-by date to be at least March of following year), gloves, scarf. sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces etc.
- £2.50 is to be included with each box to cover transport and distribution
In addition to the things mentioned above and on the website, please also bring if you have them:
- extra shoe boxes
- tape
- wrapping paper
If this will be your first meeting, please do not feel like you need to bring anything along. We would just be happy to meet you!
If anyone has any questions or need directions, please feel free to call Allison Merrick at 08453 268919.
Hope to see you there!
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Posted by Allison Merrick
8 October, 2009
We had a great turn out for our October Fall Festival at Emily’s home (she is not pictured as she was busy taking the photos and being hostess). Thank you all for coming and to those who brought yummy treats.
Katrina, Christy and Rachel N.
Monica and Allison A.
Rachel O., Amber, Blair and Angie
Jenna, Joyce, Allison M. and Kate
(Also not pictured, Sharon and Jayne)
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Posted by Allison Merrick
22 September, 2009
Please join us on Monday, October 5th at 7:30pm at Emily Malone’s flat for an Autumn Celebration. Come enjoy some good conversation, meet some new people, and partake of some seasonal treats. We might even play a game of “Apples to Apples“….
"Students in Autumn" photo by Narcosynthesis
Since we didn’t have many newcomers at the last meeting as a lot of people had not arrived yet, there will again be a chance to “shop” from some items we have gathered that might be useful to you as you are setting up your new home. (For example, kids clothes, small appliances, candles, etc.) If you are a veteran “AWF-er” and have anything that you aren’t using that would be helpful to someone else, please feel free to bring it along.
Looking forward to seeing you!
(For information or directions to Emily’s house, please email either Emily or Kate.)
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Posted by abwf
25 August, 2009
Luscious photo by musicpb
Our next meeting will be an ice cream social on September 21st at 7:30 pm at Emily Malone’s home. This will be a great opportunity to welcome newcomers to Aberdeen as everyone gears up for the new school year.
If you are a newcomer there will be a chance to “shop” from some items we have gathered that might be useful to you as you are setting up your new home. (For example, kids clothes, small appliances, candles, etc.) If you are a veteran “AWF-er” and have anything that you aren’t using that would be helpful to someone else, please feel free to bring it along.
Did we mention there will be ice cream?!
We look forward to seeing you there for some fun, fellowship, and ice cream!
(If you need directions or have any questions, please contact either Emily or Kate.)
(Edited to add: We will also be meeting on Monday, October 5th at 7:30p, so mark your diaries for that date too!)
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Posted by abwf
22 July, 2009
It’s that time of year again where we look ahead to welcoming new families to Aberdeen. Once again we’d like to prepare welcome packets for those who will start arriving in August and September. We invite you to join us at Joyce Harris’ flat on Monday the 3rd of August at 7:30pm. Please contact Joyce at 488480 for directions to her home number. Please bring any extra phone books (new or old) that you might have to this meeting so we can include them in the bags. All other items will be provided.
In addition to preparing the welcome bags we will also be thinking about Emergency Preparedness. Joyce is an expert in this field and has prepared a quiz and small gift for each of us so that we can be thinking about how we might equip our homes better in case of an emergency.
We really hope to see you all there!
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Posted by abwf
25 June, 2009
Moving abroad can be stressful and costly. If you are relocating to Aberdeen get in touch and let us help make the transition smoother. Whether you are coming to study at the University or relocating for work, we are happy to answer any questions you have and point you in the right direction.
If you have just arrived in Aberdeen, join us at one of the monthly gatherings. We will be happy to have you with us!
Visit the contact page for information on how to get in touch. Click on a names for email.
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Posted by Allison Merrick
15 May, 2009
Our next AWF meeting will be Monday June 1st at 7:30pm at Emily Malone’s flat. We will be having a recipe exchange and are encouraging everyone who comes to bring at least one UK-ingredient friendly recipe to share with others. You are welcome to make the dish and then bring it to share with others, or just bring along the recipe itself (about 10 copies). Or, Emily has also offered to print them off beforehand for those who want to email their recipes to her. The idea of this night is to share recipes that have ingredients that can be found here in the UK so we can all try something new, but also be confident we can find what we need in our local grocery stores. You can contact Emily at 482917 or malonescotland[at]yahoo[dot]com for directions.
Hope to see everyone there!
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Posted by abwf
9 March, 2009
Bring your favorite games to enjoy together during our April AWF meeting, which will be held on Monday, April 6th at 7:30pm at Rachel Owens’ flat. Come ready to outplay the competition!
Please phone Rachel at 01224 561662 if you need directions to her home.
We look forward to seeing all of you on the 6th!
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Posted by abwf
That’s right, we’re going out for a mid-summer celebration. Join us on Monday, July 6th at 7:30pm at the TGI Fridays at the Beach. We will be having drinks and dessert, but if you are famished and want dinner, by all means eat up that yummy Americanish food. A reservation has been made for us under the name ‘Owens’. See you there!
