Newsletter September 2012

Dear all,

School is back, our newsletter is back! We’re happy to share some of our brightest findings with you!

Are you thinking of some after school activities for your children?

-          Our top 5 for swimming lessons:

1.       Zib Zwemcentrum: chlorinefree water, in Best!

2.       Toucan: just between Waalre and Eindhoven (in the Valk Hotel Complex), small pool, clean and comfortable for kids and parents!

3.       Essink

4.       TuE: very efficient method, and longer lessons than anywhere else (1 full hour instead of 30 min)

5.       PSV Zwemclub

 

-          Speaking of tennis lessons: the Tongelreep sport complex (in the Gennepper Parken) hosts two different tennis schools: THES and the Tennis Vereniging Genneper Parken. Roorda Tennis school has a very good reputation too.

-          Our recommandations for art, dance and/or music classes

1.       CKE

2.       Atelier Cindy

 

-          Hockey and soccer season  have started , here is some info on local teams:  Oranje Zwart and EMHC; and soccer clubs: VV Eindhoven AV and RPC.

-           Check on the website of the Tongelreep to get a glimpse of their great variety of activities. Sportformule Eindhoven offers, in collaboration with many elementary schools a great variety of sport opportunities.

-          Check on the website of the library: many and various activities aims to make your kids even more curious and passionate.

Are you wondering where to find sustainable (green, cool and durable) school supplies? Kudzu, Greenjump and other webshops have a great variety of products

Are you looking for  nice outings in the coming months? 

-          2 September: start of the new cultural season. “Hallo Cultuur” with too many activities and events: please check out the website.

-          For the Moms, 7-8 September: Fashion Week-End

-          9 September:  Join the Open Monuments Day and discover more about Old Time Green Spaces, in the Centrum of Eindhoven

-          Saturday 8, 15 and 22 September, from 10.00 to 16.00: apple harvest in the Philips Fruittuin

-          18 September-14 October:  Lichtjes Route

-          11-23 September: Circus Herman Renz

-          30 September: cCome to our free workshop, discover more about a green, healthy and interesting Eindhoven and mix & mingle with other expats (families).

-          Untill 7 october: discover the horticultural world expo of the Floriade in Venlo

-          14 October: Subscribe as a family for the Marathon Eindhoven (42km, 20 km, 6 km or 3 km)  and start training now!

-          Still a gap in your agenda? Look at our website.

AND… are you initiating or running a nice activity you would like to let us know? Mail it and we will spread the news!

With bright regards,

Eléonore and Dinie