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Webgrrls (Hong Kong) is an international organization
of women who are interested in computers, technology and the internet.
Our Hong Kong chapter holds monthly meetings with invited speakers,
happy hour mixers (with other women's groups in HK) and workshops.
It maintains a listserv where anyone can post information, a question
or a job opportunity. You can get to know more about Hong Kong Webgrrls
at http://www.webgrrls.com/hk
Haydee, Hong Kong |
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 For
bridge players looking for a tournament, contact Hong Kong
Contract Bridge Association at 2641 3666 or the American
Women’s Association at 2527 2961.
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A note to female lawyers visiting Hong Kong. You can
reach the Hong Kong Federation of Female Lawyers via: http://www.women-lawyers.org. |
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Women in Publishing Society (WIPS) can be a
good resource for visiting journalists and any women working in
the communication arts. Especially good if their visits coincide
with the regular monthly meeting, usually the first Wed of each
month, held upstairs at the Foreign Correspondents' Club (Upper
Ice House street, Central). President Kay Ross can be reached at:
kayross@hkstar.com. The
WIPS web site is at: http://www.hkwips.org
Frances Bartlett, Toronto, Canada
Ed. note: I attended a WIPS
meeting when I was in Hong Kong. Everybody was extremely welcoming
and supportive. They taught me a lot about HK from a woman’s
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The Women Business Owners Club meets regularly
in Hong Kong and they welcome visitors. To find out about their
scheduled program and business networking opportunities, you can
visit www.hkwboc.org
Judy Love Eastham, Hong Kong |
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Foreign Correspondents' Club (Upper Ice House
street, Central) is another great networking resource; cheap food
and booze also on offer.Especially entertaining on Friday nights
when local journos gather to trade gossip and opinions. This club
is for members only, but I believe visiting journalists can get
temporary membership (or buy bar chits) upon presentation of a valid
press card.
Frances Bartlett, Toronto, Canada |
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Helena May is an individual women’s club
with a well-stocked library. It also offers longer stay residential
accommodation for women and day membership for both women and men.
Call: 2522 6766
Setting Up in Hong Kong, Fiona Campbell, Hong Kong |
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Need a babysitter? Rent-a-Mum specialises in
finding babysitters, nannies and short-term childcare. You can reach
them in HK at Tel/Fax: 2523 4868
Setting Up in Hong Kong, Fiona Campbell, Hong Kong |
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There are two organizations that I recommend for women moving
to Hong Kong. They offer groups for new comers as well as all kinds
of courses pertaining to language, culture, history, outings and
shopping. The first is called the American Women's Organisation
(AWA) but it's not just for Americans; everybody is welcome.
Their telephone number is 2527 2961, website: http://www.awa.org.hk
or simply show up for their weekly coffee & chat at the Marriott
Hotel's coffee shop. The second is the Y's English speaking
members department. Their telephone number is 3476 1340,
website: http://www.esmdywca.org.hk.
A lot of women join both, pick and choose from their activities
and make use of the members' discounts they each have for places
around town. Feel free to be in touch.
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Free
Internet access...
 Coming
in or going to the airport? There is free internet access at Pacific Coffee
(like Starbuck’s in North America) at the IFC, Airport Express Building (2
fl) in Central.
Teresa, San Francisco, USA
Ed.
note: There are also branches of Pacific Coffee in Pacific Place and
at the Peak. Get your tourist, cyber, and caffeine fix all at the same time!
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Laundry for less...
When
in Hong Kong, I found a laundry that did a magnificent job at
a fraction of what the hotels charge. Mankee Laundry
(Shop 24, Ground Floor, Hankow Apartments, 49 Hankow Road, Tsimshatsui)
will clean up to six pounds of laundry for $18HKD. The laundry
offers same day service and is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. (closed Sundays). Generally speaking, if you want to
avoid the high prices of hotel laundry don't be afraid to ask
the concierge to direct you to the nearest dry cleaner or self-service
laundry. They will often have a mini-directory of vendors in the
neighborhood and will give you several leads.
Michele, Williamstown, USA
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Hats
off to famous HK women...
 Josephine
Siao has won a best actress award at Cannes.
Lee Lai Sang is
the international wind surfing champion. Mrs. Anson Chan is the Chief
Secretary and second in command in Government. Amy Chan is Executive
Director of the Hong Kong Tourist Association. Elsie Leung is the
Chief of Justice. |
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