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Welcome to B.I.G.!

About Us
Caracas is an interesting city with great opportunities for going out and about.
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  Whether you are newly arrived in Venezuela, or have been here for years,

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 we can help you make the most of your time.

Around Town
Take a glance through our website to see what there is
Travel
on offer and if you need any further information,
This and That
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If you would like to join our group, just fill in our

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and bring it along to our next Coffee Morning!
 

 

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Welcome to Our Coffee Mornings
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Updated: July 2, 2009

Come and join us for coffee and a chat

at Casa Roux

on Avenida Principal in Las Mercedes

across from the Mama Mia Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

Monday July 6th at 10.00 am
See you there

This & That

You want to look back at a coffee morning or an activity?

Did you miss a coffee morning or activity?

Have a look at the This & That page to read about it!

 

Are you leaving Caracas?

Know people who are leaving?

Don't forget to say your farewells. Make sure to Contact Keene K to post your goodbyes and well wishes here on the B.I.G. Website.

 

Upcoming Events:

Mark your calendars! See also 'coming soon'

 

Membership:

Thank you to everyone who filled out the membership form and paid your dues at the coffee mornings.  The directories will be distributed soon. Contact Karen at  0414 183 5908  or kpmazur@gmail.com if you’re not a member and would like to join.  Half-year memberships are available.

 

Charity:

 

B.I.G. is committed to helping our local charities.  If you have been cleaning out your closets, please bring along clothes, shoes, toys and games to the next coffee morning and we will make sure they are given to a worthwhile cause.

At each coffee morning we have a table of books for sale. The money raised is distributed to our charities. We are always looking for more books and magazines so if you have any that you’d like to donate please bring them along.

 

Activities:

Looking for something new to do?  B.I.G. has many fun activities that meet regularly. Have a look at our 'activities' page!

We are working on more events in 2009.

We’d like to have a farewell potluck brunch and swim party in May.  Keep an eye out for further details.

If you’re not a member, contact any of our members or Jennie at 0414 186 0783 or Nicola at 0412 901 9052 for directions to our coffee mornings.

Please note: We value our members’ safety and privacy so last names, home phone numbers or directions to homes and apartments will not be published on this website.

 

Neighbourhood Connection Volunteers:

Are you new to Caracas? Would you like information on where to shop in your neighbourhood?  Meet a new friend over coffee? We have volunteers from 3 neighbourhoods: North (Alta Mira, Sebucan, Campo Alegre, etc),  East (San Roman, Cerro Verde, areas east of the autopista), and Southwest (Valle Arriba, El Penon, areas SW of the autopiista).  Contact Jennie at  0414 186 0783 and she will direct you to the volunteer in your neighbourhood.

 

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Do you want to know what activities we planned for the coming months?

Have a look at our Coming Soon page!

Missed a coffee morning?

Read the reviews!

coffee mornings

Coffee Morning

Because of the summer break,

instead of a normal coffee morning,

come and join us for coffee and a chat at Casa Roux

on Avenida Principal in Las Mercedes across from the Mama Mia Italian restaurant and pizzeria.

Monday July 6th at 10.00 am

See you there

Details about this upcoming coffee morning!

Did you go to the St. Andrew’s Ball?

Or to the Christmas Party?

Went on the Los Roques trip?

You might be on one of the pictures!

Have a look at the photo gallery!

Are you interested where the money for charities goes?

Click here to find a brief explanation of some of the projects and charities wehave been donating to last December!

Also have a look at our treasurer's report of the

BIG CHARITY DONATIONS list for 2008

 

 

Meet other B.I.G. members at the drop-in lunches!!

Join us with this monthly activity,

a drop-in lunch which is just that, we will pick a restaurant and book a couple of tables and everyone is welcome to drop-in and join us!

If you can't make lunch, stop by for dessert or coffee.

Have a look at our coming soon page to find out this months location!


 

Looking for something different to do?

There are some new activities added!!!!

Click on the Activities page for ideas