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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.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 6, 20231 min read


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.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 6, 20233 min read


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.

Suellen Lee
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

Keri Matwick
Nov 6, 20232 min read


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.

Stephanie Kolentsis
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Painting with Beads - The Mastery of Bebe Seet
How Bebe Seet learned to become a master creator of traditional Peranakan beaded slippers.

Lena Sharp
Nov 5, 20234 min read


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."

Dulce Zamora
Nov 5, 20235 min read


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.
AWA Editor
Nov 5, 20233 min read


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.

Keri Matwick
Nov 5, 20232 min read


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.
AWA Editor
Nov 5, 20231 min read


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.

Keri Matwick
Nov 4, 20233 min read


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.

Mandakini Arora
Nov 2, 20232 min read


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...

Suellen Lee
Sep 2, 20237 min read


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.

Elena Boyce
Sep 2, 20233 min read


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...

Mandakini Arora
Sep 2, 20232 min read


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.

Stephanie Kolentsis
Sep 2, 20232 min read


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...

Keri Matwick
Sep 2, 20232 min read


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...

Dulce Zamora
Sep 2, 20233 min read


"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...

Sara Kelly
Sep 2, 20231 min read


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.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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