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Mandakini Arora
- Nov 6
- 3 min
Don't Be A Stranger: Singapore Writers' Festival
Mandakini Arora shares the reasons she feels at home at Singapore Writers Festival and the AWA Writers Group.
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AWA Editor
- Nov 6
- 3 min
Unique Heart-Warming Traditions in Singapore
Christine Agertoft, a Member of The American Club, shares how she makes the holiday season special while away from her family's hometown.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
- Nov 6
- 1 min
Group Spotlight: Ni Hao AWA ladies!
Introduction to the After Ni Hao group at the American Women's Association, a weekly meeting for learning beginning Mandarin.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
- Nov 6
- 3 min
How to Be The Light for Others in the Community
Andrea McKenna Brankin, a mental health advocate, writes about how learning to listen is how she brings light to her community.
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Suellen Lee
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Cheers AWA! You're 88 years old!
A reflection and celebration of the American Women's Association's 88 years of history and legacy in Singapore.
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Keri Matwick
- Nov 6
- 2 min
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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Stephanie Kolentsis
- Nov 6
- 2 min
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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Lena Sharp
- Nov 5
- 3 min
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
- 5 min
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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AWA Editor
- Nov 5
- 3 min
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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Keri Matwick
- Nov 5
- 2 min
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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AWA Editor
- Nov 5
- 1 min
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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Keri Matwick
- Nov 4
- 3 min
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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Mandakini Arora
- Nov 2
- 2 min
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
- 7 min
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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Elena Boyce
- Sep 2
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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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Stephanie Kolentsis
- Sep 2
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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