What’s Cooking is a welcoming forum dedicated to the exchange of recipes and cooking expertise, as well getting advice on sourcing elusive ingredients. You feel the camaraderie of celebrating achievements as well as learning from mishaps. Additionally, a delightful monthly potluck gathering is held at a different member's home each time, offering a perfect setting to savor delicious dishes and foster cherished connections.
Cake Lair is a culinary group where we meet up to celebrate our shared passion for baking. Our monthly gatherings take place at a different member's home each time, creating a warm and welcoming environment to explore new recipes, indulge in delicious treats, and exchange valuable baking techniques with one another.
Coffeelicious meet-ups are a delightful way to join members monthly for a cup of coffee and engaging conversations. A new or old coffee house in and around Beirut is chosen to discover the country’s rich coffee culture. These cozy gatherings are scheduled at various times to accommodate the diverse schedules of our members, ensuring that everyone can have the opportunity to participate.
The Beirut Bookies group carefully selects an array of captivating and varied books to delve into throughout the year. Every month, we convene to delve into the intricacies of the subject matter and the unique style of each author. Our dialogues are dynamic, sparking lively debates that can sometimes be controversial. These engaging meetings are held virtually, ensuring members from both within and outside Lebanon can readily participate.
Material Girls come together to engage in a variety of needlework projects where they share their expertise in quilting, crochet, and knitting. The group often works on various projects to support the work of the Charity Committee as well as frequently utilizing their skills to contribute to other activity groups of the club. Additionally, they contribute by designing quilt squares for the FAWCO world quilt. This community of crafters actively exchanges innovative techniques and ideas, nurturing a creative environment for all members.
The Charity Committee is a dedicated charity group within our organization that focuses on making a meaningful impact in our community. We actively engage with local organizations, leveraging our network to provide support and resources. We have worked with the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) to donate vital medications not readily available in Lebanon plus provide pillows for Breast Cancer survivors. Through our association with FAWCO, we have also successfully assisted numerous non-profit organizations in Lebanon in securing essential grants to bolster their initiatives and projects.
We hold Monthly Meetings at various captivating locations in and around Beirut, carefully selected to offer our members enriching experiences and discoveries. Past meetings have been hosted at a member’s art gallery and a local charity shop, adding a unique flair to our gatherings. Alongside discussions on club affairs, these meetings often feature engaging speakers and activities, making them perfect opportunities to socialize, expand knowledge, and gain insights into board operations.