Community News – Winter 2015
ENGLISH SPEAKING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The AA Group at St Andrewâs Church is English speaking and meets every evening in the basement of the church as follows:
Monday-Friday 19:30
Saturday 17:00
Sunday 18:00
For more information, please contact Steve J: +7 985 211 7140, or Andy: +7 905 265 2118.
BITE MEX GRILL
New fast casual Texmex restaurant in Moscow – Bite. Mexican inspired, authentic recipes: burritos, tacos, quesadilla, nachos and deserts. Prepared with care from fresh and natural ingredients. Mexican Chef, modern design, English-speaking staff, cozy atmosphere. M. Belorusskaya, Lesnaya street ½
English International School East well on the way to CIS Accreditation
EIS Moscow East are very involved in the Council of International Schools Accreditation process, a worldwide prestigious educational quality assurance kite mark. They have already very successfully completed their Preliminary Visit stage and are now working towards the full Accreditation Team Visit in March 2017.
The photograph is of the campus committee, consisting of the Principal, parents and students reviewing: Mission, Vision and Guiding Statements.
Join us for another Flying Banana Childrenâs Theatre premier!
Stick Man, an adaptation of a story by Julia Donaldson (the creator of the Gruffalo).
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But itâs dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.
When: December 13th, 11am
Where: Nikitskaya JCC. Bolshaya Nikitskaya 47/2 (Barrikadnaya Metro)
Suitable for everyone aged 2 and over
Running time: 45 mins
Cost: 750 rubles, for children under 2 years â free entrance
The usual book sale from USBORNE BOOKS to accompany the event.
International School Moscowâs Christmas Concert
The International School of Moscow will be hosting a Christmas concert at St. Andrewâs Anglican Church on December 15th at 6pm. All proceeds will be donated to the childrenâs charity: Diemaâs Dream. For more information on how to attend one of our events please contact: james.langford@internationalschool.ru
The Moscow Dragons Rugby Club
The Moscow Dragons RFC welcomes players of all ages, ability and gender. The club trains twice weekly and plays in summer and winter leagues. We field a menâs 15 in the Moscow Championship, an irregular veterans team and the women play regular 7s competitions. Our tours in Russia and overseas are legendary.
Info: pr@mdrfc.com
International School of Moscow
Students at The International School of Moscow are celebrating record-breaking (I)GCSE results. Over half of all grades awarded were A* and A, the highest possible grades in these qualifications. This achievement is even more impressive in light of the declining number
Headteacher, Paul Keach, who is âabsolutely delighted with the resultsâ congratulated all the students on their âmagnificent achievements.â
Moscow International Choir
The Moscow International Choirâs annual charitable Christmas concerts will take place at St. Andrewâs Anglican Church on December 08th, 11th, and 14th, 2015.
Tickets can be booked by e-mail: moscow.international.choir@gmail.com
This yearâs programme consists of the Magnificat by J.S. Bach performed with an orchestra along with Christmas songs.
FREE ROCKâNâROLL JIVE DANCE CLASSES IN MOSCOW !
Beginnersâ classes on Saturdays, held in English and Russian at the Esse Jazz Café.
Not essential to come with a partner.
For more information contact Richard
at richardhume.hume@gmail.com
or phone +7 903 558 71 35
Co-op Jive – www.coopjive.co.uk
Events: New Silk Road Award 2015 Winners â November 4, 2015
The Wirtschaftsclubrussland determined the winners of the Award New Silk Road in the beginning of November in Berlin. The selection out of 153 nominees was not easy for the international jury. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony, which will take place on December 4th in Berlin.
www.business-international.org
Events: Wirtschaftsclubrussland Networking event â October 2015
The Wirtschaftsclub Russland held together with Alexander Graf Matuschka a networking event in Moscow, where flourishing opportunities for expatriates in Moscow were illustrated and discussed.
www.wirtschaftsclubrussland.org
Wirtschaftsclub Russland and Club ITAM
Wirtschaftsclub Russland and Club ITAM announce their New Year Reception, that will be held on Tuesday, January 26th, 2016. Location t.b.a. Key note speaker, Moscowâs leading macroeconomic analyst Chris Weafer (Macro Advisory, will comment on recent major developments in the Russian economy and politics (info: wirtschaftsclubrussland.org).
Dr. Karin von Bismarck
Vorstandsvorsitzende WCR e.V.
Karin.vonbismarck@wirtschaftsclubrussland.org
+49 176 96 84 33 77
Giovanni Stornante
Club ITAM / Ass. Italiani a Mosca
mob. +7 926 2067660
SWEA
The SWEA has a new president:
Cecilia Oskarsson
Email: ordfsweamoskva@gmail.com
The White Ball
This yearâs White Ball will be held on December the 12th this year. We have decided that all proceeds from tickets sales will go to our one and only John Rocheâs favorite charity – Taganskaya childrenâs fund.
Date: December 12th, 2015
Time : 7 until …….
Location : Azimut Hotel, Olympiski prospect
Who: All of you wonderful people
Entertainment: The best in town
Price: 6500
For John, let us make this a night to remember and party party party. avrilconroy@gmail.com
Vera Hospice Foundation
Vera Hospice Foundation is excited to announce its Christmas charity event – Santa Claus FUNRUN! Join us on December 20 at Moscow VDNKh. All money raised will go to improve life, treatment and care for children with life-limiting diseases in Russia. Registration fee is only $20 – including a Santa suit and medal. For information please email us pr@hospicefund.ru or call
7 903 616 28 01
St. Andrews
The chaplain and church council of St. Andrews Anglican Church invite you to participate in the following events:
Dec. 5 – Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. â Scottish dancing family event with supper
Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. â Service of Lessons and Carols
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve â 5 p.m. Family Service, 10:30 p.m. Midnight Mass
Dec. 25, Christmas Day â 11 a.m. Family Service
Dec. 25, Boxing Day â 1 p.m. lunch at the Parsonage
St. Andrews is also launching two study courses this fall for those interested in learning about or deepening their Christian faith. Find out more at moscowanglican.org/pilgrim.