Clubs

There are many special interest clubs in Doha. A few of the offerings:

American Women’s Association: membership 150QR (~$42) per year (75QR if joining in January), plus 25QR per meeting for refreshments (guests: 35QR). Meetings are on second Tuesday of every month, alternating morning and evening. The club sponsors several activities during the year including coffee mornings, a book club, Christmas, Spring, and Diplomatic bazaars. Contact: Leslie Thorpe, 493-4218</li>
Doha Garden Club: Membership 100QR (~$27) per year, plus 50QR per meeting for coffee and cookies (guests: 75QR). Meetings are on Second Sunday of each month, 3:30 – 5pm. Information sharing, and presentations on gardening in this climate, plus an annual garden tour of area gardens, proceeds donated to a local charity. Contact: Leslie Thorpe, 493-4218</li>
Qatar Quilters: Quilting guild for quilters of all levels. Currently no membership dues, though that may change. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, 4 – 6pm. Contact: Leslie Thorpe, 493-4218</li>
Scrapbooking: Contact Anita Reilly for more information. Anita also sells Creative Memories products here in Doha.</li>
Qatar Natural History Group -- Many outdoors and environmental activities.