Connect with New People

The International Newcomers' Network (INN) meets monthly to provide an opportunity for foreigners to obtain information about living in Beijing and to meet new friends. Topics and speakers change, however information about schools, medical facilities, culture clubs, and charitable organizations is available at every meeting.

It was an afternoon of graciousness, elegance and giving back to the community, as friends gathered at Temple Restaurant Beijing for the INN Holiday Charity Tea.A big thank you to our raffle prize sponsors, volunteers and most importantly the generosity of the Beijing ladies who helped us make this event a success.

INN Monthly Meetings

INN meetings are open to all foreign passport holders living in Beijing. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month (except December) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

INN meetings are held at (click map for larger version):

The International Newcomers' Network does not have a membership fee. The fee for attending each meeting is RMB 50 which includes coffee, tea and pastries. It is not necessary to book in advance to attend INN meetings.

At meetings no less than three charities are represented and supported by INN activities: Bethel, Huiling and Magic Hospital. Thanks to the generosity of those attending our meetings, we were able to present a significant donation to each of these charities in 2010.

Join the Lunch Bunch to discover a new restaurant in Beijing each month following the meeting!

INN Neighborhood Coffee Mornings

San Li Tun, Lido and Shunyi area

The INN Coffee Mornings are purely social events in local cafes that allow you to get to know people who live close by, plus pick up a few tips and tricks from those who have been around the neighborhood awhile!
 

Sanlitun Coffee Morning Every third Tuesday of the month Next date: Jan 17, 2012 Time:   10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Place:  The Bookworm Address: Building 4 Nan Sanlitun Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel: 6586 9507
Shunyi Coffee Morning Every third Thursday of the month Next date: Jan 19, 2012 Time:   10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Place:   Mrs Shanen's Bagels Shunyi North (ISB Area) 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District Tel : 8046 4301

For detailed info on all above listed events including addresses in Chinese characters and maps see our newsletter

Have questions? E-mail us at INNBeijing@hotmail.com.

Chinese Culture & Traditions In the next monthly meeting, we learn about the facinating culture of our  adopted home and its customs and traditions. Date: Monday, Jan 30th. Time: 10 am -12 pm Venue: Capital Athletic Centre, (Jingcheng Dasha Julebu) 3rd Floor, Low Rise Capital Mansion 6 Xinyuan Road Chaoyang District, Beijing   010 84862225 ext. 136

INN NIGHT OUT Meet up with other newcomers and long-term residents in Beijing to share fun, friendship and tales of living in the nation’s capital. Date: Thursday Jan 31, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Venue: To be determined Watch this space for details on the next INN Night out or email innbeijing@hotmail.com.

INN TREKKIES Date:Thursday Jan 12th, Time: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM   The intrepid trekkies have fun on the Ice at Houhai Lake. Past Trekkies have visited museums, monuments, palaces, parks and markets full of local flavour To know more or to join us on one of the trekkies please email innbeijing@hotmail.com

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