Nothing to do???

Righto, I am sure everyone is sick and tired of the America’s Cup Saga, and that is saying it politely! I for one have had an absolute gut full and now on the receiving end of just how much current game can affect people’s lives.

BUT, it is also making me realise how great life was for the past 3 years, with all the activities and get togethers I and others organised to keep us all busy, positive and sane! So, now the time has come to get back into it, get motivated, meet more people, have fun, get fit or fitter and generally keep our minds and attitude POSITIVE!

So here is what I have come up with and it would be great if everyone joined in with at least one or all get togethers each week. And please bring anyone along not involved in the cup. Always good to meet people outside of the cup.

First up on Tuesday at 3pm – I will take us on a Power Walk in the park for 1 hour finishing with a coffee at the park cafe by the Opera House. We will start walking at 3.05pm. Departing from the park opposite the Three Towers/Opera House, heading in the direction of old town, we will walk our buns off and every 10 minutes stop to do some exercises – Abs included (bring a towel). Anyone can come – babies/toddlers in buggies welcome, but if you have to stop – you have to run to catch up!
If you are keen to do more, then I will also do this on the first Friday of each month, this time finishing with a well earned Beer.

Wednesday from 12.30pm – 2.30pm, Coffee at Starbucks Gran Marques del Turia, (because it is smoke free and big enough for lots of people). Main objective to catch up and a chance to meet more people! After a couple of months, we can swap to another café.

Thursday 3 – 5pm. Playgroup at the park. The weather is great so let’s get the kids out in the ‘fresh air’ and head to the playground in the park opposite the white tower. I will also start a new contact list so we can get another group going like what Juliet did for the 32nd AC. If you don’t have kids and have nothing else to do, come along anyway!

Friday 2 – 5. Childless Lunch! And only 10 euros (give or take a few and it depends how many wines the doctor prescribes). Great chance to unwind from the busy week, ha ha. Depending on interest, I will pick the location during the week. If you have your favourite place, let me know! I will organise this on the second and last Friday of each month.

Girls’ night out. I will now organise this once a month for now starting in February.

I really want to start up another competition like the AC Family Interteam Challenge but this time it won’t be AC team against AC team. We will make mixed teams on the day and go from there. I will need to have names of who is keen so depending what the activity is, I can book what ever I need to. Vicky MacFeidth is going to help me with the organising. We will aim to do this on the third Friday of each month in the afternoon. Will keep you posted!

Pregnant Ladies – When I was pregnant with Jack, I got some other mums-to-be together so we could catch up once a week and go through the big event together. It was a great way to share advice and also know that other people are going through the same thing as you.

If anyone out there is pregnant and want to become part of a group, let me know and I will help form a group for you. Let me know what time and days suit.

I can also get a few of my friends together who have had babies in Valencia and we can share our experience with you.

I personally think having a group of people you can meet with during this time is so important and even more so when we are so far away from our family and support.

So there you have it. Starting with the walk on Tuesday, flick me an email if you intend to come and also for the lunch on Friday. The Coffee at Starbucks and Playgroup on Thursday, just turn up.

Summary...

Tuesday 3pm - Power Walk

Wednesday 12.30 - Cofffee Catch Up

Thursday 3pm - Playgroup

Friday 2pm - Childless lunch or Power Walk or AC Family Challenge

Girls Night Out - once a month starting in Feb

Preggie Group - contact me and no, I am not pregnant!

See you soon!
Bridget