BAIN Downtown Meetings are held each
month on the last Friday, starting with a friendly reception
(snacks and soda are provided) so members, old and new,
along with guests can “mix & mingle.” Announcements are made
about upcoming BAIN Events, and then an expert speaker
shares his or her knowledge for about an hour before opening
the floor to a lively Q&A session. Monthly Meetings are FREE
to Members; $10 for guests. ($5 for members of BAIN
Suburbs.)
Once a month one of our
Members
graciously opens his or her home for a breakfast “coffee.”
It’s a great way to spend time with old friends and meet new
ones, offer your latest restaurant tips, rave about the polo
match you just saw, or refer someone to your favorite
hairdresser (or plumber!) … in other words, share your Buenos Aires experiences in a warm and relaxed setting.
There is no charge for our monthly Morning Coffee Meetings.
(members only).
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Originally designed to welcome
new members to BAIN, this monthly lunch now boasts as many
old-timers as it does newcomers. Each month a different
restaurant is selected. It’s a great way to socialize with
both old and new members – and discover a new culinary
experience. Luncheons are payable on-site. Open to members
and non-members.
One of our most popular
activities, each month BAIN members rendezvous at a local
eatery. Restaurants vary -- from simple parillas to haute
cuisine -- to offer a joyful exploration of the
every-expanding panoply of epicurean delights in Buenos
Aires. Notices are sent out to the membership (usually the
week prior) to announce the locale, menu options and
approximate pricing. Non-members are also welcome. Dinners
are payable on-site.
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BAIN’s Pot Luck Supper Club
meets
approximately every four weeks at a different
member's
home. Congenial and appetite-prone
participants bring a
home-made dish and bottle of
wine. Pro-rated payment for the
maid who cleans up
can apply.
We usually keep the good spirit
flowing (so to speak) after our Monthly
Meetings by
gathering at a nearby pub to share a few drinks with old
friends and new.
Explore Buenos Aires and its
wealth of culture by joining one of our private tours. We
visit local museums – both well-known and hidden jewels – as
well as public institutions (such as El Congreso). Walking
tours are often added, and most outings end with an optional
lunch. $10 Guest Fee for non-members accompanying BAIN Members
Our Reading Club meets once a
month, covering a nice variety of novels and nonfiction. We
choose a book to be read before the next meeting, and aim
for a lively discussion at our monthly get-togethers to
create a rewarding, enlightening and fun experience for all.
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Here's a chance to
exchange a book you've read for a new one. Each person may
exchange up to 5 books. It’s a great way to clear your
bookshelves… and replace your old books with new ones… Our
Book Exchange is scheduled bi-monthly
Ladies and gentlemen of BAIN
enjoy playing 9 holes of Golf every Wednesday morning. All
levels are very welcome. Both novice and experienced players
enjoy this weekly activity.
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The Tennis League plays two seasons
annually in San Isidro and San Fernando. Register in August for
the Spring season (September through November); register in
February for the Fall (March through May). Each season finishes
with the Transpack Tournament/Awards Banquet. The tennis league
is open to all levels of play, from coaching for brand-new
players to singles and doubles for experienced players.
Do you have some spare time on
Wednesday afternoons? Mah-Jong is not a difficult game to
learn, and it’s a good way to make new friends while
enjoying a chat and a cup of tea at each other's homes. All
ability levels welcome, even complete beginners.
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The weekly bridge club meets
most Monday afternoons at 1 pm. The location varies,
covering both Downtown and the Suburbs. New players are
eagerly sought, as well as a new volunteer to organize our
get-togethers.
Our
Baby Playgroup is a wonderful support and
social group for English-speaking Mothers and their babies
(newborn to just over two). We get together on Tuesday
afternoons after
naptime, rotating homes week to week.
Our
Toddler Playgroup is a wonderful support and social
group for English-speaking Mothers with fun playtime
for their
toddlers/pre-schoolers (age two
and more).
As several children have already
started kindergarten, times are flexible –
morning or afternoon. We usually
meet
once a week at our homes
(rotating week to week) or on fun trips to the zoo or park.
We are happy to welcome new little ones and their mummies!
Come and make new friends!
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Married to an Argentine??? An
offshoot of BAIN, CCC is a social network of ex-pat women
with Argentine husbands or life-partners. Our objective is
to have fun while networking with others married to
Argentines. We meet once a month - sometimes with, sometimes
without husbands - for a variety of activities from wine
tasting to bowling.
CHARITY FUNDRAISERS
BAIN supports organizations that
host fundraisers
in order to help our new community.
SACS/NALE
Send a Child to School/Ninos a la Escuela is
an all volunteer organization that was started by BAIN
members. NALE is a
registered charity (Asociacion Civil) in Argentina. This
group provides individualized backpacks for underprivileged
children filled with school supplies, lab coats, shoes and
socks to children in Greater Buenos Aires so that they may
begin their school year in March prepared and eager to
learn. Volunteers fill and deliver the backpacks directly to
the children. Fund raising is accomplished through various
events, raffles and gratefully accepted corporate donations.
For more information, please visit:
www.sacs-nale.com
SACS/NALE CONTACT: Bettye Bland-Weldon at:
bettyeblandweldon@yahoo.com
ADEA
Founded in 1987, ADEA is
Association of Spouses of Accredited Ambassadors in
Argentina, a legally registered non-profit
organization one of whose main objectives is to support
Argentine charities through fund-raising events held
throughout the year. The ADEA
Charity Committee meets monthly to consider and evaluate
requests. Recent donations have included dialysis equipment,
pediatric wheel chairs, kitchen and dining equipment,
musical instruments for a children's orchestra, re-editing
of an HIV-prevention pamphlet, and printing of books
regarding cancer support issues.
British Hospital of Buenos Aires /
Hospital Britanco de Buenos Aires
Serving the general public since 1844, the British Hospital
is a non-profit community hospital owned in trust by
fiduciary members who come from and represent the local
English speaking community of Buenos Aires. Members of its
board of governors are elected from this group of
individuals. British Hospital provides medical care of the
highest standards to private patients, those with coverage
from the principal local health insurance plans (including
British Hospital’s own “Plan de Salud”) and those with
foreign medical travel insurance. The main hospital center
extends beyond a full city block in the porteño neighborhood
of Barracas. Ambulatory health care centers are available
for primary medical care in Barrio Norte, Vicente López,
Lanús and Lomas de Zamora .
FUNDAVAC
FUNDAVAC is a
registered Argentine non-profit charity that provides music
therapy to children at psychosocial risk in the poorer
neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Working with licensed music
therapists from the University of Buenos Aires and the
University of Salvador, the project helps improve learning
and reduces violence.
The activity consists of one-on-one and group workshops
utilizing a variety of techniques and musical instruments.
While the kids play instruments, sing and clap the therapy
incorporates values, creativity and self-esteem into the
lives of the beneficiaries. To learn more about FUNDAVAC
please visit
www.fundacionfundavac.org.
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