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English-speaking playgroup. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the centre of Madrid 10.30-12.30 am. A chance to meet other mums, dads and careers (most are expats) while kids have fun doing crafts, music/singing and free play. For more information contact: Anna (00 34) 91 504 22 84	GROUPO TEATRO. Aficionados al teatro buscamos gente para participar en reuniones semanales, pasar un buen rato, interpretar, ir al teatro e incluso salir de canas. Estamos trabajando sobre El Mercader de Venecia. No importa el idioma, aprende espanol con nosotros. Envianos un email a: juaalo@hotmail.com
THEATRE GROUP. Looking for non-professional people, just for people who like theatre (reading texts, going to performances and, maybe, playing any piece just for fulfilling ourselves). Without great aspirations. Email: theatre3m@yahoo.es	MADRID PLAYERS. English-language theatre group. We put on plays, small productions, do in-house readings, etc. For information call us at 913-653-132 or 915-211-698 or www.madridplayers.org
PHOTOGRAPHY, FOREIGNERS AND NATIVES, amateurs and professionals welcomed! Join us as we meet once a week to take pictures around the city. Great way to learn photography, share experiences and meet people. For more information please emasil: Andrew at androog@hotmail.com or Sara at saraama@yahoo.com	The Well of INI open circle of Spanish / English speaking friends meet to talk & have fun Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30pm. Also weekend activities, such as cinema, dancing, skating, pool, bowling, dinners & more. Contact Jeff on 606-610-834 or wellofini@yahoo.es
MADRID FILM CLUB want to watch and discuss films with like minded people at version original cinemas, Filmoteca, Bellas Artes on a regular basis? Call Stephen 915-471-628 or email: swoods1202@aol.com	INTERESTED IN WRITING or illustrating children's books? We are a bilingual group. Join us at La Mar de Letras, Santiago, 18 (between Plaza de Oriente and Plaza Mayor). For more info call Lawrence at 617-733-388, or email: SCBWISpain@hotmail.com
WRITING GROUP. Writers with work in progress and view to publication welcome. Call Charlie at 918-162-419 or email: SueBurke@compuserve.com

LOOKING FOR FOOTBALL players for friendlies (seven a side) on Friday evenings 7:30-8:30 in Retiro Park (La Chopera), 50 euros a year. Please contact: Pedro at 654-992-448. Email: murphy1@mundofree.com	FOOTBALL ON SUNDAY afternoons in the Retiro? (depending on the weather!). If anyone would like a kick around or a game if the numbers are okay call Dan at 667-879-378, anybody welcome.
CRICKET: THE MADRID cricket club has been re-established with fortnightly practice sessions and games. Youth cricket in the pipeline. Foir more information contact Tom Fryer at 605-187-336 or email: cricketinmadrid@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.cricketinmadrid.com.	ULTIMATE FRISBEE. Join the Madrid Ultimate Frisbee Team (Los Quijotes); we play twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday on the field called Almudena near the Metropolitano metro stop. http//LosQuijotes.tripod.com. Phone: 651-113-367 (Nico) or email: nico@inad.es or LosQuijotes@caramail.com

CLUB MADRISALSEROS. Whether you're passing through on holiday or resident in Madrid, join us for Salsa practice sessions and venture out to Madrid's salsotecas. Tel. 679-849-651. www.salsa-es.com	MODERN SHORT STORIES including a wide range of authors discussed in our group. We meet once a month. For more information email: dianaluza@yahoo.com
CANADIAN CIRCLE: get together of Canadians for drinks, dinners and cultural events. Second Wednesday of month at Filo (Jorge Juan, 29 (Metro: Velazquez) Bienvenue! Call Freya at 914-464-591 or Maggy at 915-768-409.	GUDONYA! THE AUSTRALIAN CLUB welcomes you to their parties on the first Friday of the month. New venue every month. For more info. visit www.australiaspain.com/gudonya , email: gudonya@australiaspain.com or call Jeff at 669-458-341.
ARE YOU HALF BRITISH or American and half Spanish? Were you born in another country of Spanish parents and are now living back in Spain? If you are interested in meeting similar people contact us by email: trulybilingual1@yahoo.es	EUROAMERICAN CLUB OF MADRID a multilingual / cultural organization with a peaceful environment for the diverse communities of Madrid. Social and cultural events and seminars. Contact Ricardo Leal at 629-218169 or email: euroamericanclub-madrid@hotmail.com
MADRID TOASTMASTERS. We are an international organization aimed at improving public speaking and leadership skills in English. Meetings at lunch time every second Monday. Now also evening meetings. Contact Virginia Melero at 627-561-943 or vmeleror@wanadoo.es or Kirst Brooks at 949-327-885 or email: ckbrook@attglobal.net	MADRID HASH HOUSE HARRIERS, Looking for a good time? We'll receive you in shorts and vests. We have Greek, French and many other nationalities. Enjoy with our 904560 (depending on the weather) people. English spoken. Strictly outdoors. Call us now at 915-188-131 or visit us at: es.geocities.com/h3groupmadrid
WE ARE LOOKING for people for outdoor activities as well as playing funny board games with or just for a nice chat. Interested? Okay, call 676-973-684 or email: TatjanaToeppich@hotmail.com	HI, THERE FORMING an international mixed group (people 20-40 years old) interested in cinema, going out, trekking or just meeting people. Please write to: albfl@ozu.es
I WOULD LIKE to start a little cooking group. Who is in terested in meeting maybe twice a month for cooking sessions? to be honest I am not so good at it yet and would be glad to learn different ways of cooking (international cuisine) and cooking alone is just boring. Call Tatjana at 676-973-684.	HI, JUST WONDERING if anyone out there would be interested in a possible wine club? If so, let's meet one day and brainstorm about ideas. Come on all of you wine lovers lets unite and enjoy the fine taste of wine together. Cheers to you. Please contact : jrmadrid2003@yahoo.com
FOSTERING CATS PROTECTION GROUP. We need foster parents to care for cats or kittens on a short-term basis. Foster care involves caring for cats and kittens in your own home, until such time as new, permanent homes can be found for them. Become a foster parent and save lives! Call Virginia at 696-162-458 or email us at: ntigat@yahoo.es	NON-PROFESSIONAL CHOIR (Coro Universitario Complutense) is looking for singers. Both men and women interested in singing. You don't need to read music we teach you. People from 21 to 40 years old. We are a very funny group. Call Alberto at 639-185-844 (in the afternoon) or Angel at 646-932-315 (in the afternoon). Email: bbbb7@mixmail.com
THE INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER'S CLUB of Madrid. If you are new to Madrid and looking for something fun to do, the INC is for you. We are dedicated to making life easier for those new to Madrid and having a wonderful time in the process. We meet once a month and we have a full program of activities. And family members can join in. Membership is 48 euros for a full year. Contact: Ann Wilde at 913-520-678 or Anne Miranda at 913-764-469.	EUROCIRCLE is an informal network of European professionals. It has no political, religious, or ethnic affiliations. It is a place where ideas, thoughts and information are exchanged freely between all European and non-European individuals, companies and other institutions. Gatherings take place once every six to eight weeks. Wanna see more? Check www.eurocircle.com/events and register for the next event in Madrid or send an email to: madrid@eurocircle.com
WORLD INTERCAMBIO: A new organization that lets you break down the cultural barriers and get to know each other better. Run by a native Bitish teacher helping people get together to practice their English and Spanish. Preferably people aged 20 to 35. Call 646-745-911 for details.	INTERNATIONAL EVENING every Wednesday starting at 9:21. You will meet peoplefrom all over the world, have a drink and practice your Spanish, English or other language in a friendly atmosphere. Cafe Madrid. Calle Escalinata, Metro: Opera.
FRIENDLY ENGLISH-SPEAKING GROUP of professional people aged 35 plus, meet every month for a meal, tertulia, and other socio-cultural activities. Call Cristina at 913-770-776 or Anna at as_mad@hotmail.com or Maria Jesus 917-175-371 (after 10pm).	WE'RE FORMING AN international friendship talking / walking group in the north of Madrid for people from 40years old and up to take hikes outside of Madrid, do conversation exchange, and enjoy friendship. Tel. 917-666-115 (evenings).
AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUB of Madrid. Social / philanthropic organization of English-speaking women of many nationalities. Annual charity fundraiser, weekly and monthly activities / events, lending library, lunch served daily. Contact Nancy at the Clubhouse, Plaza de la Republica del Ecuador, 6. Tel. 914-571-108, or email: awemadrid@eresmas.es	ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORKING MOTHERS interested in meeting or informally forming an English-speaking mums and kids group on Saturdays. Great opportunity for children to play in English and their mothers to socialize. Please contact Louise at 915-307978 or email: ldenyer@eyoung.es
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. English-speaking group. If you know anyone with a problem with alcohol please contact us at 913-091-947. We have meetings everyday from Mon-Fri (8pm), Sat (6pm) and Sun (7pm) at Calle Juan Bravo, 40 Bis (building beside the church) 2nd floor. Metro: Diego de Leon or Nunez de Balboa.	NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. English-speaking group. Anyone interested in help with problems of drug abuse and addiction, we'd like to inform you of our support meetings. We meet Sundays at 5:30 PM in the Parroquia San Lorenzo, Doctor Piga, 4. Metro: Lavapies. For more info, call: 902-114-147.
CREATE YOUR LIFE is back! Interested in having the life you have always wanted and achieving your dreams? Learn how at our monthly meetings. Based on the popular book, the Artist's Way. No membership fee, just positive attitude required. Call Blanca at 652-167-567 or email: casawallis@yahoo.com	DO YOU EAT when you're not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Overeaters Anonymous may help. See: perso.wanadoo.es/oamadrid/ englishspeaking.html
NUTRITION GROUP. We are very conscious about good health and want to find others interested in this topic. Call Nick at 913-203-521.	HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIFE through the Breath-Water-Sound program offered in Madrid by NGO The Art of Living (four days, 1 1/2 hrs each day). It's free and everybody is welcome! Call Sylvie at 916-373-480 or 661-049-914 or email: sylduna@terra.es
A COURSE IN MIRACLES DISCUSSION GROUP. We read from the Course, and we share understandings of what it says, how to apply it and experiences with it. Call Dave or Maria at 915-942-208.	DERRIDA READING and discussion group. Must have prior knowledge of this difficult philosopher. Get details from Jack at 678-020451 or email: kcaj00@hotmail.com

There are a number of international clubs and associations for foreigners living here, newcomers, jobseekers, and students. The classifieds section at the back of "In Madrid" and the "Broadsheet" are easy ways to find these organizations as well as other people looking to share interests / exchange languages.