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Qian Marquand: Celebrating 10 years of running with her first marathon

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Qian Marquand: Celebrating 10 years of running with her first marathon

Qian Marquand, member of AWA since 2017, and an active member of the AWA running group, successfully runs her debut marathon in Beijing

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What to See and Do at the Singapore Writers Festival

Stephanie Kolentsis

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Singapore Living

What to See and Do at the Singapore Writers Festival

Recommendations for the 2023 Singapore Writers Festival that includes big-name authors, Singaporean and Southeast Asian authors.

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Painting with Beads - The Mastery of Bebe Seet

Lena Sharp

Nov 5, 20234 min read

Faces Behind the Makers

Painting with Beads - The Mastery of Bebe Seet

How Bebe Seet learned to become a master creator of traditional Peranakan beaded slippers.

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Dulce Zamora

Nov 5, 20235 min read

Family Fun Adventure

The Backbone of Our Family Adventures

"Ties to the community strengthen us. They give us purpose. The people in our lives affirm who we are, and who we want to be."

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An Insider's Time-Capsule: A Pioneer Recalls Her AWA Days (1949-1982)

AWA Editor

Nov 5, 20233 min read

Singapore Heritage

An Insider's Time-Capsule: A Pioneer Recalls Her AWA Days (1949-1982)

Martha Smith's letter to the AWA gives us a rare opportunity to experience the early years (1949-1982) with AWA Singapore.

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Bernie Tretta’s Jungle Adventure: Conquering Vietnam’s Ultramarathon Challenge

Keri Matwick

Nov 5, 20232 min read

Running Group

Bernie Tretta’s Jungle Adventure: Conquering Vietnam’s Ultramarathon Challenge

AWA's former running group co-chair Bernie Tretta conquered an epic 70km jungle ultramarathon in Vietnam.

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The AWA 2023 Annual Carpet Auction Was Fabulous

AWA Editor

Nov 5, 20231 min read

AWA Major Event

The AWA 2023 Annual Carpet Auction Was Fabulous

AWA and Eastern Carpets came together for the Annual Carpet Auction on Sep. 29, 2023. It was a night full of heartwarming, positive moments.

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A Dynamic Food Entrepreneur: Elizabeth Theodoros of Dipsy Dips

Keri Matwick

Nov 4, 20233 min read

Food & Culture

A Dynamic Food Entrepreneur: Elizabeth Theodoros of Dipsy Dips

Keri Matwick interviews Singapore-based, Australian entrepreneur Elizabeth Theodoros about her growing line of healthy & tasty hummus dips.

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AWA Book Review: The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng

Mandakini Arora

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Book Review

AWA Book Review: The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng

Review of Rachel Heng's engaging novel, The Great Reclamation based in post-WW2 Singapore, by AWA member and historian Mandakini Arora.

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Suellen Lee

Sep 2, 20237 min read

Member Spotlight

AWA Member Spotlight: Helena Cochrane

Our own AWA magazine writer and team member, Helena Cochrane, will be leaving Singapore this September. She has not only contributed...

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Embracing Opportunities for Change through the Art of Weaving

Elena Boyce

Sep 2, 20233 min read

Faces Behind the Makers

Embracing Opportunities for Change through the Art of Weaving

Lynelle Barrett, an American artist, shares about traditional weaving and natural dye techniques of Southeast Asia.

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Mandakini Arora

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Book Review

AWA Book Review

By Mandakini Arora The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng, 2023 If you are a Tan Twan Eng fan, his third novel will remind you why. If this...

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Redefining Success: Chasing Personal Fulfilment

Stephanie Kolentsis

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Singapore Living

Redefining Success: Chasing Personal Fulfilment

After losing her job, Stephanie Kolentsis turns a personal obstacle into an opportunity to redefine success and fulfilment for herself.

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Keri Matwick

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Running Group

Running in Transitions

Kilometres of Friendship and Fun (AWA Running Group), by Keri Matwick Transition usually is a good thing. This process or a period of...

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Dulce Zamora

Sep 2, 20233 min read

Family Fun Adventure

Fall Break Flops: Seasons of Lessons

Family Fun Adventures, by Dulce Zamora By next Fall, my oldest daughter Sienna will be applying to college. It’s so cliché to ask, “Where...

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Sara Kelly

Sep 2, 20231 min read

Writers' Block

"My Sister is an Owl"

by Sara Kelly Writers' Block - a contribution from our AWA Writer's Group “Coochi coo” the grown-ups ooh around the baby bed, Once I was...

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Andrea McKenna Brankin

Sep 2, 20232 min read

Wellness: You're Not Alone

Approaching Change with Confidence

Managing change can be one of the most mentally challenging things that we do. Get some new ideas to manage that big change in your life.

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The American Club Celebrates 75 Years of Community

Suellen Lee

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Featured Partners

The American Club Celebrates 75 Years of Community

sponsored content This year, The American Club, celebrates its 75th anniversary. The Club has come a long way since its inception in...

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Dulce Zamora

May 5, 20234 min read

Family Fun Adventure

Seduced by Hanoi's Speed and Style

Family Fun Adventures by Dulce Zamora On a recent trip to Hanoi, my family and I risked our lives every time we crossed the street or...

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Sara Kelly

May 5, 20233 min read

Writers' Block

Sleeping with Baby

by Sara Kelly for Writers' Block: A contribution from our AWA Writers' Group members I love being pregnant. I am 37 weeks along with my...

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