INN Shunyi Coffee Morning
Join other newcomers and old-timers in the Shunyi area, at this month’s International Newcomers Network (INN) Shunyi coffee morning. Thursday, October 15 from 10am-12pm in the Chatterbox Café at The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi. Coffee, snacks, and lots of chat an 10am, then a shuttle bus over to Roundabout at 11.30am for those who are interested. Catch the bus back to BSB or make your own way home from Roundabout.
Post-Birth Exercise Class
Midwife Mariela Loss will lead a weekly postpartum class for post-birth mothers who want to get back into shape. The class will benefit women by not only helping to increase aerobic fitness but also to provide social interaction with other mothers. Working out with your baby can help with psychological wellbeing, hasten recovery, and assist with muscle strength and toning. Please note the earliest start is 4 weeks after birth and will be at the discretion of the midwife. Classes start on Tuesday October 20, 9-10am at House of Knowledge International School (HoK). RMB 100 per class. To register e-mail familie_loss@t-online.de
Diva Day
Green T. House is hosting an invitation only day for all those “diva” retail essentials, on Wednesday October 21 from 11am-2pm. Shop from a selection of jewelry, cashmere, chocolates, handbags, hats, and lingerie. Indulge in their luxury luncheon, with some wonderful T. Cuisine and Signature Wines by the glass. Proceeds go to BJU Wheels for Life, a breast cancer screening program for rural women, and to Roundabout. For more details, call 136 0113 7132 or 6434 2519.
beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.
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