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Interest Groups

Use your IWA membership directory to find the contact details for the ladies shown below.

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HILL TREKKING

For a fun, different way to get your exercise, come trek the beautiful paths of Penang Hill. Walkers of all levels welcome. Just bring good walking shoes, and plenty of water. We meet at the Youth Park exit off Waterfall Road at 8.30am. Experienced Penang Hill trekkers are welcome to teach us new routes.
Contact:
Yvonne Touby

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

Iyengar Yoga 8:15am - 10:00am

Do you need to stretch & tone your body?
Contact: Karen Gillanders

BEGINNERS & ADVANCED BRIDGE CLUB

1.00pm - 4.00pm at the IWA Office

Would you like to learn to play bridge? Looking for a regular game? Are you willing to help some less experienced enthusiasts improve their game?

Contact: Karen Gillanders

PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP

First Monday of the month. Meet at about 9.30 and maybe have a light lunch afterwards. 

Contact: Sandi Lenton

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YOGA FOR INTERMEDIATES

Iyengar Yoga 8:15am - 10:00am

Do you need to stretch & tone your body?

Contact: Karen Gillanders

MAHJONG

10:00am at the IWA Office

Come & join the fun - all players are welcomed from beginners to experienced.
Contact: Faye Ong

BUGGIES, BABES & BUMPS

For mums with young babies and pregnant women to meet at the Botanical Gardens every Tuesday morning at 9am for a walk. All nationalities welcome!

Contact: Liza Faskerty
 

CHOIR

10.30am

Do you love singing? If you can carry a tune and enjoy singing please come along and join us every Tuesday. it's lots of fun! Choir Director - George Swalwell.
Contact: Marlene Fox

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BOOK GROUP

9:30am - 12:00noon

Meets on the last Wednesday of each month. Regular group attendance is not required in order to join in a discussion of a particular book.
Contact:
Rosemary Lee or Faye Ong

CANASTA

2:00pm-5:00pm at IWA Office

Play cards but don't know Canasta?  No problem, come along to one of our Wednesday afternoon sessions and we will show you how! Beginners and learners welcome.                                  
Contact: Barbara Williams

FLOWER GROUP

9.45am - 11.45am

Meets at IWA Office on first Wednesday of every month (unless Public Holiday). Learn how to arrange flowers for every occasion. All Members welcome, but you must sign up by the day before so Jo can buy enough flowers. Please bring your own cutters or secateurs.

Contact: Jo Sharpe or Penny @ Office

THURSDAY

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YOGA FOR INTERMEDIATES

Iyengar Yoga 8:15am - 10:00am

Do you need to stretch & tone your body?

Contact: Karen Gillanders

TENNIS

8:00am - 9.30am

Players of all levels are welcome to join this fun group.
Contact: Estelle Brisset

CRAFT GROUP

10:00am at the IWA Office

Enjoy relaxed sewing with a cup of coffee, snacks & good company. from quilting to cross-stitch to tapestry & smocking - whatever your craft, bring it along. If you are a beginner, there are plenty of willing helpers to get you started.
Contact: Barbara Williams

LEAGUE & SOCIAL BOWLING

10:00am at Penang Bowl, 38B Lebuh Farquhar

Come join us, relax, have fun & meet new people.
Contact: Gitte Buhl

EVENING BOOK CLUB

This group is full at the moment but Members can join the waiting list as another group might be starting.

Contact: Faye Ong or Christine Sathiah

 
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YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

Iyengar Yoga 8:15am - 10:00am

Do you need to stretch & tone your body?
Contact: Karen Gillanders

KIDS PLAYGROUP (0 - 4 years)

10-12am at the IWA office. The group is open to 0-4 year olds and their mums but during school holidays children up to 7 years old are welcome to join in.

 

Admission: a donation of RM5 per child per entry to go to a child related charity.

 

Please bring a towel and swimsuit for your child if he/she likes to try our paddle pool and some (healthy) snacks to share.

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GOLF - ALL LEVELS

Providing members with an introduction to golfing in Penang & surrounding areas. Play 18 holes twice a week, mostly at Kristal Golf Course, once in a while travelling to other challenging courses.

Contact: Maggie Territt

BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

Interested in competitive Bridge? Tournaments played throughout the year with the local Japanese ladies, social bridge in members houses & an introduction to the local Monday night Bridge Club.

Contact: Maggie Territt (IWA liaison)

Last Update: 07-10-2009