MPSNConnection October 2018

OCTOBER 2018 - VOL. 2 NO. 6

MPSNCONNECTION

The Newsletter for the CCAD Medical Providers Spouses' Network

Setting Goals and Making Moves!

The Medical Providers Spouses' Network had a successful brunch at the end of last
month!  The theme was "Ready, Set, Goal!" and it focused on the importance of setting
goals and achieving them.  The keynote speaker was Miranda Davidson, a casting
agent and motivational speaker, who shared some of her life story while sending the
message of how important it is to believe in yourself.

Dr. Suri and Dr. Guzman were also present, emphasizing their commitment to CCAD
families and spouses.  After lunch, there were information desks for anyone who had
questions regarding MPSN. 

Elections are coming up at the end of the year, and anyone interested in becoming a
board member should contact Shana at [email protected].  There was also a
booth for activities in clubs.  Anyone interested in more information regarding the
clubs can contact Nadine Saleh (055 954 3686) and Dena Nusair (054 414 3131).

MPSN Members hitting
the lanes at Zayed Sports City!

Upcoming Events Marhaba!

MPSN BOOK CLUB If you are new to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi,
THURSDAY, OCT 25 Marhaba or Welcome! The purpose of MPSN
10 AM, THE LIBRARY is to support CCAD spouses' through
PARK HYATT SAADIYAT connecting members, offer resources, and
organizing social events.
Join us for a discussion on A Nightingale Our board members for 2017-2018 are:
by Kristin Hannah. For more information, President - Shana Ahmad
email Samala at [email protected] Vice President - Jane Browne
Secretary - Claire Cartwright
COFFEE MORNING Membership Director - Reema Abuelroos
MONDAY, OCT 29 Communications Director - Samala Khan
10 AM, LEOPOLD'S OF Activities Coordinator - Nadine Saleh
LONDON, GALLERIA MALL Event Coordinator - Dena Nusair

Join us for our monthly coffee morning, TEAM WORK
where new and old members get to makes the
connect! Contact Reema
DREAM WORK!
at [email protected] for more info.
Would you like to be a part of the MPSN
KARAOKE NIGHT! team? We are looking for spouses to
THURSDAY, NOV 1 make up next year's board!
7 - 9 PM, THE RAMADA ABU
DHABI DOWNTOWN If interested, please email us at
[email protected]
Have a fun night of singing! For more
information, whatsapp Nadine at 055 954 ELECTIONS ARE
COMING UP!
3686. Reservation required.

If you would like to be alerted
about our events on your mobile

via Whatsapp please text our
communications director, Samala

at 055 954 0841.

Around town

SAY CHEESE! Family Photo Shoot!

Special Event for MPSN members! Contact MPSN member Aisha
Freelance photographer from London, Rahman at 050 387 0521 for more

Sabreen Hussein, is scheduling mini information!
family shoots!

Saturday, Oct 27th
8 - 10 am in 20 minute sessions
Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club
Only £55 or 265dhs

See her previous work on Facebook: Canoncaan

To sign up and book a session:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70a094
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OH BABY!

Taking a moment to recognize the
latest members of the MPSN family! If

you have any baby announcements
you would like to post in the

MPSNConnection, please email
Reema, [email protected]

introducing Rahma Yasir Akmal! New arrival! Adam Ahsan Chaudhary
was born to Ahsan and Mahwish.
Congratulations
and Mabrook!

October Talk Series Presents:
Thrive Through Life

Join us in celebrating WOMANHOOD, in all aspects of life.
Women sharing their stories as they triumph in tough and good
times. Women who know that their lives are worth living and their
experiences are worth sharing.

October is the month where we honor the brave women who have
lost their fight, women who overcame obstacles, and women who
thrived and continue to thrive through life.

The Talk series welcomes Rana Nawas, Cecilia Ayoub, and
Daniela Mueller as they share their courageous stories. Please
join this link for more details:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/3waMvyCtJCkDDwm8PqVDGd

MPSN MEMBERS RECOMMEND

Last year we asked MPSN members what some of their favorite places were around Abu Dhabi.
These included grocery stores, dry cleaning, cleaning companies, and other services. Though
they are often changing, most are neighborhood cornerstones and have become indispensable
while living in the UAE. Each issue we will add to this growing list of resources.

Cleaning companies A/C Maintenance 

Delight Cleaning Service Brooklyn General Maintenance
800 34 36 or 02 690 2800 055 289 8528
www.delightifm.com [email protected]
Brooklyngm.com
Odd Jobs UAE
02 582 6638 Envida
oddjobsuae.com 050 817 7829
[email protected]
Solutions Hygiene www.envida.ae
600 56 56 96
[email protected] Hydrogulf
www.solutionshygiene.com 800 49376
[email protected]
SMS Hydrogulf.com
04 258 2425
Smsmaids.com
www.cobrafitnessuae.com

MPSN MEMBERS RECOMMEND

fitness gyms and studios sports clubs

Bodytree Studio City Football Schools
For pilates, yoga, barre, dance and kid’s Football training for boys and girls
classes. starting from 3 years of age.
www.bodytreestudio.com Locations Zayed Sports City, New York
University Abu Dhabi, and Emirates
Fitness First Al Seef Mall – Ladies only Palace. www.cityfootballschools.com
There are multiple Fitness First locations, but
this one is ladies only. Abu Dhabi Harlequins
uae.fitnessfirstme.com/find-a-fitness-club/abu- Rugby club at Zayed Sports City.
dhabi/al-seef-mall www.abudhabiquins.com

Haddins Fitness Center Al Forsan Club
Reach, maintain and exceed all your fitness A variety of activites, from watersports to
goals, located at Zayed Sports City. paintball and shooting.
www.facebook.com/haddins www.alforsan.com

Inspire Sports not sure where
A variety of dance and fitness classes to begin?  try:
including hip hop and ballet.
inspiresports.ae • Zumba with Hania at Inspire Sports.

Layaqa • BTB Bodytree Body classes at their
Gym at CCAD, offering classes and personal main studio and Saadiyat Beach Club.
training.
www.vfuae.com/team/layaqa • Haddins Primal at Zayed Sports city.

Cobra Fitness • The Formula 1 track at Yas Marina
Group classes, including martial arts, for men, Circuit is open on Tuesday nights!
women, and children. Bring your bikes, or come for a walk or
www.cobrafitnessuae.com jog with the family.

The Studio
A new yoga and pilates studio.
thestudiouae.com

MPSN MEMBERS RECOMMEND

playgrounds and parks

Umm Al Emarat Park Nurseries
This spacious park features a shade house, botanic
garden, amphitheater & large open lawn. The Redwood Montessori Nursery
Age group: All ages Multiple locations
Entrance fee: 5 dhs www.theredwoodnursery.com
Open daily 8 am - 12 am
www.ummalemaratpark.ae Oxford Nursery
Khalifa City
BOUNCE www.oxfordnursery.ae
A trampoline park at Marina Mall.
Age group: 3 years and up International Montessori School
Entrance fee: 80 dhs Between Bridges
Open Sat to Wed, 10 am - 10 pm; www.imn.ae
Thursday and Friday 10 am to 12 am
bounce.ae/abudhabi

Murjan Splash Park at Khalifa City Park Stepping Stones
Age group: all ages Multiple locations
Entrance fee: 45 dhs, under 1 meter height free www.steppingstones.ae
Open daily 11 am to 6 pm.

murjansplashpark.weebly.com Children's classes

Corniche Family Park Abu Dhabi Country Club - www.adcountryclub.com
Age group: all ages

Entrance fee: 10 dhs *Inspire Sports - www.inspiresports.ae
Open 24 hours

Adventure HQ Little Stars Sports Clubs - www.littlestarsabudhabi.com
Ropes course and wall climbing *The Royal Stables for horse riding - 02 445 5500
at Yas Mall *Advantage Sports UAE - www.advantagesportsuae.com
Age group: 4 years and up *Jump Sports Academies - www.jumpsports.ae
Entrance fee: starting at 65 dhs *Fourth Lane Swim Academy - www.4lsacademy.com
Open Sat to Wed, 10 am - 10 pm;
Thursday and Friday 10 am to 12 am
www.adventurezone.ae

*Neptune Swimming - Info@neptuneswim. com

* indicates that there are classes and activities for teenagers as well
as younger children.

MPSN MEMBERS RECOMMEND

Organic Markets Fruits and Vegetable

Ripe Markets Al Mina Fruit and Vegetable Souk
Find seasonal, organic and local produce at weekly Numerous stalls selling fruits, vegetables,
markets at Umm al Emarat Park. and dates. Open daily 7 am to 12pm
Every Saturday starting October 28th, 3pm to 9pm
www.ripeme.com The Market at Mushrif Mall
Located in the basement of Mushrif mall,
Ripe Pop-up Markets stalls of fresh fruits and vegetables are
Jones the Grocer, Al Raha Gardens available. Open daily 9 am to 12 am
Every Monday, 10 am to 1 pm
The Collection, St Regis Saadiyat Island Fresh Fish
Every Friday 10 am to 3 pm
www.ripeme.com Mina Fish Market
Fresh fish is brought here daily. Located near
Al Rahba Organic Farm 182 (IRG Organic Farm) Dhow Harbour. Open daily 8 am to 11 pm
Pick your own organic vegetables.
November to May, every Saturday 6 am to 5 pm The Market, at Mushrif Mall
Bring your own bags. Cash only. Chickens and turkeys An extensive indoor fish market, with live fish
available with one week prior notice, call 02 641 6500. tanks. Open daily 9 am to 12 am

Yas Farm Butcher Shops
Organic chickens, turkeys, ducks, along with raw goat and
camel milk available. The Market, at Mushrif Mall
Open daily 9am to 9pm A wide array of cuts of meat, all in one
Delivery to Abu Dhabi costs Dhs 25, Please order three location. Open daily 9 am - 12 am
days in advance, call 055 973 3337.
Luqman Butcher
Mawasim Organic Market Part of the Al Mina Port Market. Call
Fridays, 2 pm to 8 pm on the ground Level of WTC Mall ahead for orders, 055 297 4541
Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm Boutik Mall, in front of Waitrose. Open daily 8 am to 11pm

Farm Box Springbok Butchery
Have organic produce delivered to your door. Quality meats delivered right to your door.
farmbox.ae/about-us www.springbokbutchery.com

MPSN MEMBERS RECOMMEND

LAUNDRY SERVICES If you have any suggestions,
additions, corrections to the
Alessia Couture Dry Cleaners MPSN Members Recommend
www.alessiacouture.com
02 555 2088 - Specializing in high end and couture section, let us know at
garments, they will collect and deliver. Located in MPSNSecretary.com
Musaffah.
Every effort has been made to
Jeeves Dry Cleaning provide accurate and timely
www.jeevesofbelgravia.co.uk/stores.abu-dhabi information.  Dates and
02 666 3755 - Specializing in dry cleaning, laundering, timings are subject to change.
alterations, repairs, home furnishings, shoe repairs,
couture and handbag restoration. Collection and delivery
available. Located in Khalidiya.

Al Rafidain Laundry
www.rafidainlaundry.com
02 666 4313 - Commercial and personal dry cleaners.
Collection and delivery to most areas of Abu Dhabi.
Multiple locations.

The Laundry At Qaryat al Beri
02 558 1670 - Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Al Maqta.

White Cat Laundry
www.whitecatlaundry.com
050 925 5346 - Offering collection and delivery, there are
several branches.

The Mission Statement of MPSN is to connect and support CCAD
physician spouses and their families, offering a platform to engage in
organized activities, while welcoming new members. To contact the

MPSN, please email [email protected].

If you would like to be involved in the monthly newsletter, or have
comments, suggestions, events or recipes to post, please email

Samala at [email protected].