Junior Indoor Ski Club
Imagine Snowsports is running an indoor ski program at Qiaobo Indoor Ski Center. Starting Saturday September 12, the program will run for eight Saturdays. The club is open to skiers and boarders of all levels, and classes will be taught by English-speaking instructors from Imagine.
RMB 3,200 for 8 sessions or RMB 400 per session. Price includes tickets, rental of all equipment and clothing.
Years 2-3: 9-11am
Years 4-6: 11am-1pm
If you require transport, a bus will depart Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) Legend Garden Campus at 8am (Years 2-3) and 10am (Years 4-6). Bus will return to DCB at 12noon (Years 2-3) and 2pm (Years 4-6). Transport is an extra RMB 100 per session. For more information and to sign up, contact (5739 4933, snowsports@imagine-china.com) www.imagine-china.com/junior-indoor-ski-club2
INN Shunyi: Night Out
The International Newcomer’s Network (INN) is finally brining their famous "Night Out" to Shunyi. The inaugural Shunyi Night Out is tomorrow, Thursday September 10. The venue is O’Steak Restaurant at Shine City starting at 7pm. O’Steak has created a delicious three course dinner, including wine, for only RMB 220 per person. This social evening will be a great way to catch up with friends and to make new acquaintances. RSVP no later than today 12noon to ShunyiNightOut@innbeijing.org or visit www.innbeijing.org for more details.
New Playcenter
Renee International Children’s Art Center is offering a new parent-led class for children 0-5 years. At Playcenter, adults and children can come together to work, play, and learn. Initial sessions are offered on Monday and Wednesday, from 9am-12pm. More sessions may be offered, if there is enough interest. Booking is essential, due to maximum class size. To book, or for more information, contact Rebecca Archer (136 9329 2810, beclamb@yahoo.com). Renee International Children’s Art Center, opposite River Garden Villas, Houshayu, Shunyi District.
Dulwich Community Program: Adult Classes
The Dulwich Community Program (DCP) is now offering yoga and kick-boxing classes for adults. Both classes will be held in the dance room at DCB Legend Sports Club. Register at the Sports Club reception. For more information, click here.
Kickboxing
Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm
RMB 1,000 / 10 sessions
Yoga
Starting September 16
Wednesday 12.50-1.50pm
Thursday 11:50am-12:50pm
RMB 800 / 10 sessions
beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.
Photos: courtesy of Imagine, INN, Earl McGehee (Flickr)