MADRID

American Women’s Club of Madrid
Email: awcmadrid@awcmadrid.e.telefonica.net
Tel: 34 91 457 1108
Founded since 1954, this club has grown to become a meeting place for women of different nationalities to discuss, understand and appreciate the Spanish culture. Clubs members also help serve the community by engaging in charitable activities. There are currently 250 members in the club.

The American Club of Madrid
Email: americanclubofmadrid@yahoo.com
Tel: 915480107
The American Club of Madrid is a non-political and non-profit organisation which welcomes Americans, Spaniards and third-country nationals who are interested in meeting international people for business and leisure purposes. Club members meet on a monthly basis.

British Ladies Association
Email: info@blamadrid.com
The association is a charity organisation dedicated to raising money for local Madrid charities. The club also organises seminars and plans visits to places of interest in and around Madrid. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month from September to June in St. George's Church Hall, Núñez de Balboa, 43 at 10:30am. Husbands and friends are also welcome at meetings.

BARCELONA

The American Society of Barcelona
Email: admin@amersoc.com
Phone: +34 696 751 645
The American Society of Barcelona (ASB) is a non-political and non-profit organisation serving the English speaking community of Barcelona. The ASB sponsors events such as a monthly Happy Hour, business networking, cultural outings, traditional American celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving and much more.

British Society of Catalonia
Email: info@britsoccat.com
The British Society of Catalunya welcomes new and existing residents of Barcelona, be they British, Spanish or of any other nationality, to enjoy a wide variety of social events. Primarily English-speaking and occasionally with a British theme.

COSTA DEL SOL

American Club of the Costa del Sol
A support group for Americans and internationals living abroad, the club has five chapters covering the Costas from Almunecar to Sotogrande. Members gather together to celebrate American holidays such as Thanksgiving and Independence Day. Excursions and monthly luncheons are organised regularly.

SEVILLE

American Women’s Club of Seville
The American Women’s Club of Seville is a non-profit organisation for any English-speaking women. The object of the Club is to provide recreational and cultural activities for American and other English-speaking women.

VALENCIA

American Club of Valencia
Email: Heather Littrell at hclittr@yahoo.es
The American club of Valencia is an organisation for Americans living in and around Valencia. You can meet and stay in contact with other Americans living in Valencia who can help you get to know and love the area. You will be able to join in traditional American celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas parties and Easter.

SOCIAL CLUBS

MADRID

International Newcomers Club of Madrid
Email: info@incmadrid.com
Tel: 0034 696 934 866
Meet a diverse group of woman from 37 countries at the monthly coffee meetings when you join the International Newcomers Club of Madrid. Events organised by the club include popular wine and tapas evenings, welcome luncheon, Halloween party, holiday cocktail party and Easter egg hunt.

Gudonya
Email: info@gudonya.org
Gudonya is a get-together for Australians and friends in Madrid. Started in 1997, the organisation aims to bring the Australian community together on a regular basis in a fun and informal way. No membership is required.

The Madrid Players
Email: madridplayers@gmail.com
This acting group meets every Thursday and puts on plays, small productions, do in-house readings, and improvisations. Membership is EUR 30 per year which entitles you to be in the show, discounted tickets, access to the newsletter and more.

BARCELONA

The Business Lunch in Barcelona
Email: andrew.galway@thebizlunch.com
The Business lunch is a social networking group for English speaking business professionals in Barcelona. Once a month the group organises a special luncheon where members can meet and greet and share ideas. You don’t need to be a member to join, but signing up entitles you to the newsletter which provides information on upcoming lunches.

Barcelona NewComers Club
Email: info@barcelonanewcomersclub.com
The club is for newcomers, expats and residents of Barcelona who enjoy meeting new people and sharing experiences. Activities include social and professional networking, day and evening activities, family outings, nights out on the town, excursions, seminars and workshops related to Barcelona history and culture.

Barcelona Women’s Network
If you are an active person, this is the club for you. The club is made up of an international group of women who live in and around Barcelona. They meet for coffee morning, evening drink, lunch, dinner, go on a cultural trip and catch a movie on a monthly basis. The last Friday of each month is also a chance for you to practice your Spanish.

International Women’s Club of Barcelona
Email: iwcbarcelona@hotmail.com
Formed nearly 60 years ago, the club is made up of international people who speak a common language – English. Members of the club have free access to the library at the clubhouse. If you are new and want to check out the former American Women’s club, drop by on Wednesday mornings.

VALENCIA

International Womens Club
Email: info@iwc-valencia.com
Tel: 0034 656 890 131
The club started off informally in 2002 with a group of women gathering together to have a good time. Now an official group since 2005, the club meets once a month to share tips and information about living in Valencia. Other special events include family days and ladies’ night out. Interest groups are being offered and changed on a yearly basis depending on the members. The current groups include bridge, book club, runner’s group, tennis, cooking and Spanish conversation.           
       
If any of the above information is incorrect or you want to add your club, please email: editores@expatica.com. Expatica Spain will also publish the subsequent parts to groups and clubs in the country in the coming weeks.

Expatica November 2008