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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.

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):

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The Capital Club Athletic Center
(Jingcheng Dasha Julebu)
3rd Floor, Low Rise Capital Mansion
6 Xinyuan Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing
010 84862225 ext. 136

北京市朝阳区新源南路 6 号，
京城大厦京城俱乐部康乐中心三层。
010 84862225 转 136。

The International Newcomers' Network does not have a membership fee. The fee for attending each meeting is RMB 40 which includes coffee, tea and pastries. It is not necessary to book in advance to attend INN meetings. Babysitting is available at our monthly meeting, 10 RMB per child.

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

INN has a jam-packed schedule for the new year. In 2008, we continue with the monthly meetings, big brekkies, surprise surprise brekkies, happy hours and the neighbourhood coffee mornings. Find here an outline of our 2008 meeting calendar!

Our events:

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INN Happy Hour

When? Friday, May 9th, 6:30 – 9:00

Come and enjoy an evening of fun and relaxation at Frank’s Place. Unwind with a game of pool or darts. Or, take it easy with a cold drink and the company of friends. This event is a great opportunity for those who can’t make INN’s daytime gatherings. We especially welcome newcomers who are looking for a chance to meet new friends and become acquainted with INN.

Where? Frank’s Place

Jiang Tai Xi Lu, West of Rosedale Hotel, near Lido Place

For a map and directions in Chinese, please visit http://www.franksplacebeijing.com

How much? 50 RMB per person

Inclusive of finger foods and free first drink: beer, wine, mixer, or soft drink.

INN (Surprise, Surprise) Brekkie

With our greatest regrets, the Surprise Brekkie for May must be postponed until the fall. Apologies to all of you who were ready and raring to go.

A regular Big Brekkie will take place on the

Wednesday, 14th May at Anlegestelle at 10:00!

Hope to see you there.

For photos of recent Big Brekkies and Susan´s comment please see our

Big Brekkie Photo Page

Admission: 60 RMB, includes

breakfast and free flow tea/

coffee

Schindlers Anlegestelle

Tel: 6463-1108

INN Neighborhood Coffee Mornings – San Li Tun / Chaoyang District and Shunyi area

Description: 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

Date: 20th May
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:

15th May
O’Brien’s, 10am-12am

6 Riverville Square
Tianzhu Shunyi District
Beijing 101300
Tel: 6450 8588

RSVP Sue Grant
sueoz@btopenworld.com
or 1391 175 5591,

Make It Easy Beijing

For more info about Make It Easy Beijing click here or go to

www.makeiteasybeijing.com

Make it Easy Beijing presents to newcomers (new families) at informative coffee mornings . The main objective is to provide new arrivals with important information about their new environment.

Meeting locations and upcoming dates:

27th May

Schindlers Anlegestelle, Sanlitun

10am – 12 noon

Phone: 6463-1108

www.makeiteasybeijing.com

Topics will include:

Beijing Beginners Tips, covering Health, Safety, Driving and Security
Banking in Beijing – why and how to set yourself up a local account
Kids in Beijing – now you have your school, what are the activities available to keep kids busy out of school hours
Ayi Safety Tips – how to find, hire, and train the ayi of your dreams!
Travel in China, how to get started enjoying this fascinating country we are in

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 or call us at 13552611887.

Monday, May 26, 2008

10a.m.-12.a.m.

Looking good in Beijing!

with demonstrations by hair stylists, beauticians, manicure, color consultation

Join our lunch bunch group after our meeting to explore new restaurants and meet new friends.

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