To be listed in this section, please fax your info to 022 639-8569 or e-mail insider@warsawinsider.pl no later than the 10th of the month before the issue is published.

Australians in Warsaw
If you would like to socialise with
Australians in Warsaw, the Australian
'community mixer' is the perfect place.
The group meets once a month for a drink
and chat. For more information:
Darren.Haines-Powell@cms-cmck.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

English-language meetings are held in
the library at St. Barbara's Church on
ul. Św. Barbary. Mon.-Fri. 18:30; & Saturday
at 11:00. For more information:
www.aa-europe.net, mob. 0506-449-534 (Jim), tel. 022 635-4487 (Zack).

Amateur Football Association
organises indoor football games, as well
as league and tournament football for
teams and individual players. For more
information: Ania, tel. 022 848-1939,
0600-424-078, or e-mail:
ania@ligowiec.com.pl, www.ligowiec.pl

American Football League
Anyone (not just expats!) interested in joining an American Football League here in Warsaw, can call Mark at tel. 0504-207-068. You supply the muscles and grit, they'll supply the football.

American Friends in Warsaw
is a multi-national organization of individuals and families who want to make the most of their time in Warsaw and contribute positively to the community. AFW offers a variety of social activities, family events and 'hands-on' outreach programs supporting vital needs in our host country. For more info e-mail: info@afw.waw.pl

Art Friends' Society
is for all those who enjoy art. Every three months they organise a short lecture on art in general as well as on the Polish art scene.
For info, call Justyna Napiórkowska: e-mail: justyna@napiorkowska.pl tel. 0603-378-567.

ANSA - Association of Norwegian Students Abroad
is a non-profit organisation devoted to address the interests of Norwegian students who study abroad. ANSA Poland and ANSA Warsaw also arrange social and educational events and help unite Norwegian students throughout Poland. For more information contact Petra Lybaek at petra.lybaek@ansa.no or go to www.ansa.no

Awangarda
is a foundation with a business sense that promotes the real integration of people with disabilities into mainstream society. In marketing the talents and products made by adults with disabilities, Awangarda acts as a bridge between them and Poland's private sector. Awangarda cooperates with workshops throughout Poland attended by people with learning disabilities to carry out its twofold mission: (1) to build partnerships through art, and (2) become Poland's Minority Supplier of corporate gifts. For more information, please contact Margaret Samborska at e-mail: m.samborska@awangarda.org.pl or visit Awangarda's website at www.awangarda.org.pl

The-Bokkies
Are you a Bok or a Bokkie? Married to a Bok or Bokkie or simply interested in things Bokkies? Why not join us for a get-together? If you're interested, or even just curious, contact: The-Bokkies@excite.com or phone Sharon Struthers-Reilly at 0600-144-677.

Cricket Lovers
should contact Nick Sinha or Sunny Ahuja,
e-mail: office@msfglobal.com
Games at the Promenada Country Club.

Expat House
Passport to easy landing! Expat house provides support for expats in Warsaw, as well as coaching on cultural issues. Find out more
at www.expathouse.fi or contact us at 022 621-2565 and izabela.markiewicz@expathouse.fi

Frogs & Co.
Warsaw's expatriate men's rugby team,
trains Saturdays from 12:00 at Skra
Stadium, ul. Wawelska 5. For more
information: Christian, mob. 0502-198-782

German Speaking Women's Treff
is for all women who speak German or would like to improve it. For further information call Grażyna at 022 855-5033 or send an e-mail to: GermanSpeaking@web.de

Habitat for Humanity International
is a non-profit organisation that helps the working poor build and afford their own houses. For more information: ul. Idzikowskiego 2/16, tel. 022 642-9520,
poland@habitat.pl, www.habitat.pl

hand in hand arts
Laura Evonne offers art workshops,
community projects, and more. For more
information: Laura Evonne Steinman, mob.
0504-655-763, laura@handinhand.arts.com, www.handinhandarts.com

Home School Organisation
is for parents who choose to teach their children in their own homes. Contact Becky Peterson, tel. 022 710-2183.

ILYADANSE Choreographic Studio - Wilanów
offers Ballet, Body Light, Afrolatino classes
for children aged 5 and above, teenagers, adults, professionals and non-professionals (possibility to participate in performances). The studio also prepares dancers and actors for auditions and organises
artistic events (music and dance).
Contact: mob. 0602-667-087 or e-mail: mindofbody@neostrada.pl

The International Judaica Club
focuses on antique and contemporary Judaic art and guarantees a great emotional experience. Contact Moshe Heyman, tel. 0501-719-056 (evening phone number).

International Women's Group
unites expat women in Warsaw through cultural, educational and recreational activities. Office hours: Wed.-Fri. 10:00-12:30
at the Marriott Hotel. For more information:
022 630-7221, IWGconnect@hotmail.com

Italian Culture Association in Poland
Cultural events, meetings, parties and
much more for the Italian community in Warsaw. For those who would like to help and take part in the group, please contact Annamaria Schifano, tel. 0609-304-146, schinow@neostrada.pl

The Kurt Scheller Academy
For those interested in cooking lessons.
For more information: ul. Piękna 68,
tel. 022 626-8092,
akademia@schelleracademy.com.pl

The Kenyan-Polish Forum
unites people from Kenya and Poland,
and also from other countries. The members
are interested in developing and promoting
contacts, trade, as well as social and
economic issues and mutual understanding
between Poland and Kenya. Open: 9:00-17:00. For more information: ul. Górczewska 124/305, tel. 022 533-4908, kpf@kenya.com.pl, www.kenya.com.pl

Migrator Theatre Foundation International
Migrator Theatre group is managed by a team
of selected and renowned professional artists
who animate Poland's cultural life with an eye
to multiculturalism. Quality service is
assured, as everything is done ethically and
professionally. The aim of the group is not
purely materialistic: it is motivated by a desire to inspire the integration of expats into Polish society and to help those foreigners who want to give something back to the country. This, the group believes, is crucial in this age of globalisation. For more information: ul. Oleandrów 7/14, tel. 022 825-1858, migrator.theatre@gmail.com,
www.migrator.art.pl

Mums & Tots
brings together expat mothers, toddlers
and babies for various activities. Contacts:
e-mail: postmaster@mumsandtots.com, www.mumsandtots.com

New Europe Writers Ink
is a fellowship of writers creating poetry and
prose fiction in English. Based in Warsaw, we
give readings, maintain a website (www.neweurope-writers-ink.com), gather informally from time to time in local cafés, and have planned various print publications. For more information: ul. Marszałkowska 80, mail box 151, editor@new-ink.org, fax 022 622 6239.

The New Warsaw Chamber Choir
is for all those who enjoy singing music and can commit to a weekly rehersal. Contact Richard Berkeley, tel. 0502-965-353.

Nowa Orkiestra Kameralna Friends' Music Club
organises discussions about classical music recordings in English and Polish, pre-concert talks, opera and concert visits, private concerts and musical dinners. Website: www.nok.w.pl, e-mail: berkeley@nok.org.pl

Oriental Dance Club
for children and teenagers, and offers a mixture of ballet, martial arts and Oriental traditional dances. For more information: Kai-Yu Lin, tel. 022 621-8768, mob. 0606-640-246.

Sansha Club
For dance lovers, they have all kinds of
dance classes catering for all ages.
For Sansha dance wear: shoes, bodices,
tops and trousers, please contact Janusz at
tel. 022 825-0075. For more information:
www.taniec.w-wa.net

Toastmasters International
They meet in the Palace of Culture, pl. Defilad 1, 12th floor, the office of Collegium Civitas (the main entrance from ul. Marszałkowska).
Looking for inspirational people? Want to
improve your communication skills and
public speaking? Boost your social life
and fast track your career with Toastmasters
Polska! For more information:
toastmasterspolska@hotmail.com,
mob. 0504-428-336 (Agnieszka Kowalczyk),
www.toastmasters.org.pl

Toucan Wé Wé Waikiki
promotes South Pacific culture and dancing, and also offers belly dancing lessons for all. Call Marie-Helene Szucman, tel. 0692-559-557 or e-mail: shanghaipanda7@yahoo.com

Warsaw Hash House Harries (WH3)
Join others who enjoy walking/running in the forest, followed by a beer. Meet in front of the Marriott Hotel at 13:00 alternate Saturdays. Contact Jane Durrant at tel. 0606-122-347 or Martin Earl at tel. 0502-025-958; warsawhhh@poczta.onet.pl

Warsaw Volunteer Mission
is a non-profit registered charity that assists
those in need, by providing material help as
well as advice and emotional support.
Besides helping individuals and families,
we also supportmany needy institutions,
such as orphanages, hospitals, various types
of shelters and correctional facilities, as well
as the Warsaw Hospice for Children.
If you would like to assist our efforts or receive further information, please contact us at: ul. Wilanowska 19, tel. 022 499-1880,
e-mail: biuro.fundacji@wvm.org.pl
www.wvm.org.pl

Yoga
Classes and more for the mind and
body with Heike Fischer, held in English at Joga Klub, ul. Chałubinskiego 8 (entrance from ul. Wspólna, behind the Intraco II Bldg.).
For more information: tel. 022 830-0990,
jogaklub@jogaklub.pl, www.jogaklub.pl

Houses of worship

Anglican and Episcopal Church (CofE/ECUSA)
meets every Sun. at 10:00 in Res Sacra Miser Church (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 62). Sunday school during service, refreshments after service. Contact church council, tel. 0603-087-085 and 0698-215-993, e-mail: jod@arts.gla.ac.uk

The Bahá'i Community of Warsaw
The Bahá'i centre in Warsaw now has its headquarters at ul. Lanciego 13, apt. no. 6. The Bahá'i Community may be contacted by e-mail: nsa@bahai.org.pl Bahá'i activities to which the public are invited are listed at www.bahai.org.pl in English and Polish.
The telephone contact 0502-583-121.

Beit Warszawa: The Progressive Jewish Congregation In Warsaw (Wilanów)

Friday Shabbat services at 19:00, weekly lectures, activities and Holiday events. Contact tel. 022 885-2638; fax 022 885-8982, e-mail: office@beit-warszawa.org.pl, www.beit-warszawa.org.pl

Christian Fellowship Ministeries Int. (CFM)
ul. Długa 29, loc. 118 (Old Town).
Contact Pastor Ed Brooke, tel. 022 847-6563,
e-mail: ed.brooke@juno.com. Services are
in both Polish and English; Sun. Worship Service 11:00; Sun. Evening Worship at 18:30, and Wed. Evening Worship at 18:30. All are welcome.

The English-Speaking Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Warsaw
ul. Radna 14 at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Society, Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal. Mass in English, Sunday 11:30, Sunday school for children before the service 10:30. Contact Father Wiesław Dawidowski, tel. 022 751-1053 or Tanja Kusanovic, tel. 0609-026-640, e-mail: tkusanovic@asw.waw.pl, www.catholic.li.pl

Gospel Baptist Church
A place where you can serve the LORD.
Located at ul. Grochowska 324 paw. 8 (near Wedel chocolate factory). Services are held Sun: 10:00, 18:00 (Polish with English translator); Wed: 19:00 (Polish with English translator); Sat: 11:00 Prayer. ESL (for the deaf) in all services. Free English conversation classes with native speakers. Contact: tel. 022 810-5132, e-mail: paulesock@yahoo.com

International Christian Fellowship
is an interdenominational church serving English-speaking people in Warsaw. Services Sunday 17:00 at ul. Puławska 114. Programs and ministries for all ages. For more info, contact the office:
tel. 022 844-7996, e-mail: info@icf-pl.org, website: www.icf-pl.org

Nożyków Synagogue
ul. Twarda 6, tel. 022 620-7025. Services
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 and at sunset, Sat. and Sun. 9:30 and at sunset. Shabbat dinners Friday
at the Youth Centre.

Warsaw International Church
ul. Miodowa 21 near the Old Town. "A Mainline Church for Today". English-speaking worship and Sunday School for children at 11:00. Contact Pastor Beth Huwiler, tel. 022 842-2351, e-mail: pastor@wic.org.pl, www.wic.org.pl