International Groups & Activities in Ankara

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Google Groups for Ankara:

There are several “Google Groups” formed in Ankara that are very active and helpful: You can inscribe yourself for free and then post& receive advice, information and many useful addresses.
The main ones are:

1)    Ankara Expat Connection: Most of the expats living in Ankara are registred here, converstions are all in English.
http://groups.google.com/group/ankara-expat-connection Please send a request email to register.

2)    Deutschprachige in Ankara: All German speaking people living in Ankara are members of this group. Conversations are in German
http://groups.google.com/group/deutschsprachige-in-ankara Please send a request email to register

3)    Ankara Spanish speakers: All the Spanish speaking people living in Ankara are members of this group. Conversations are in Spanish
http://groups.google.com/group/ankara-spanish-speakers   Please send a request email to register.

4)    Francophones à Ankara: All the French speaking people in Ankara are members of this group. Conversations are in French.
http://groups.google.com/group/francophones-a-ankara Please send a request email to register


You can also find lots of Information about Events and more at
a) https://www.facebook.com/AnkaraMadeEasier
b) https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ankaraexpatlife (more than 6500 members)

Different activities:

Every Wednesday: The Latte Ladies meet for coffee and to get to know each other and meet new people. Anybody can join.
For more information where they meet, please contact: Gail Kiener

Every Thursday: The Ankara Thursday Lunch Group has been active for the past 10 years. They meet every Thursday at 12:30pm at a local restaurant. Come and enjoy good food while meeting new people and connecting with old friends. For information contact Margherita Eksi  or 0533 243 8718.

Every Sunday: Nadide Yilmaz organizes nearly every sunday a very nice walking/hiking tour in the outskirts of Ankara. For more information about where they go and where to meet, please contact Nadide directly at:  0553-3881325 or email: <nadidegultekin@hotmail.com>

Once a month:  Ladies Night Dinner: Ladies Dinner Night is a casual night where you can enjoy the company of old friends and new, you can find out more on their blog http://ankaraladiesnight.blogspot.com/ or for more information where and when it is, please contact: Birten Kafescioglu or Olenka Akyol