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April 27 -- Health and Fitness Day.
[inline:2] Danubius Margitsziget Thermal will welcome members of the Budapest Young Professionals to enjoy the gym and spa facilities. Unfortunately, I was unable to arrange for a week-end visit, but we may begin to arrive early. BYP Members may arrive as early as 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. Bring clothes and shoes suitable for a gym and/or bathing suit and slippers. Towels, soap and hairdryers are provided. The well equipped gym is on the first floor with glass walls so you can enjoy the view while sweating to the beat. The spa area has 3 warm water pools and a swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms. This is a beautiful club and they are generously opening their doors to us for 1,500HUF (regular price per day is 5,500HUF) Reservations and pre-payment are required.
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May 8 -- Day trip to the countryside. A visit to Bajna, Komarom megye - approximately 50 km from Budapest. We can visit the summer villa of the Sandor family (their renovated villa serves as the Hungarian Executive office on Castle hill), enjoy a good hike in fresh air, followed by a tasty meal at the Tat Csarda. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes; a water bottle would probably be handy to have along. Advanced reservations are required in order to know whether we need to hire a mini- or regular bus. (Price depends on the cost of transportation and the number of people attending.) Meal is NOT included.
May 21 -- Ocean Bar and Grill - Cooking Class.
Learn how to prepare seafood as the experts or just find new recipes. The chef will guide us through the preparation of a complete seafood lunch and then we may enjoy the fruit of the sea and our labors. Class begins at 10 a.m. A minimum of TEN people must be registered and prepaid in order to hold the event. Advance reservations and pre-payment. Price for the class and the lunch is: 4,000 HUF plus drinks.
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June 19 -- Sunday Brunch at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royale. The hotel received the honor of being the best hotel in Budapest in 2004 and now we can experience the reason why. Service, food, choices and decor are truly first class. Come with us and bring your friend(s) and/or family to this event. The wide array of offerings include a sushi buffet, salads, cheeses, breads, a number of hot entrees, soups, roasts, desserts, unlimited beverage consumption (champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee) and a wonderful live Gypsy trio accompanying the unforgettable meal. The offer is limited to the first 30 individuals who reserve. The brunch is regularly 5,800HUF. Management offered the special price to the Budapest Young professionals at 4,500HUF. Reservation and pre-payment required.
BYP Fall Brunch at the Mongolian Barbecue - Sept. 4
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There have been a lenghty pause during the summer, but that is about to change. First of all, As it is the middle of October, I would like to propose a Halloween Party. Still checking for locations (the Spoon is not having one this year), so if you hear of a place, feel free to suggest it. Otherwise check back for time and place.
As a regular weekly program an informal gathering will be instituted. Because I've been told that Friday night is not ideal for socials, perhaps rather than a weekly 'wrap-up' ours could be more of a 'preparation' for the week ahead and be held on Tuesday evenings. We can meet for a drink and small talk. I'm proposing Oktogon Grand Cafe, Tuesday, October 25 - beginning at 6:30.
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Beginning on November 2, 2005 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., I am announcing something called the "executive session" for small groups of executives for a weekly meeting of self evaluation, goal setting and encouragement.
This opportunity is a sample of what Life Coaching can offer each of you and how it can add more power to you and your life.
The group will be kept small (5-6) for maximum comfort and attention, but if there is a need, I would be happy to add another evening to accomodate all those who are interested in participating.
Give yourself this gift, especially as we head into the holiday season when balancing personal and professional lives requires all the advantage we can muster.
Please reserve your space in advance for the executive sessions by e-mail.
While it would be beneficial to attend even one session, 3-4 would give you a better advantage.
Look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new members.