Walking Tour — Parque Lezama — Sunday, July 30 at 2:30 pm

Parque Lezama: Uncovering the myths of the foundation of Buenos Aires

RSVP to Ezequiel: ezequielcerioni@gmail.com (when signing up please add your cell phone number)

Many cities have myths of their foundation; Buenos Aires has its own. We will walk parts of Parque Lezama, going back in time to learn about the moments of the foundation of Buenos Aires, and how these became part of the construction of a possible Argentine national identity. We will also visit some selected elements of the National Historic Museum, connecting the park, the museum and Argentine identity.

Cost: BAIN Downtown member: 250 pesos
Non-BAIN Downtown member: 300 pesos

Date: Sunday, July 30
Time: 14:30hs

Meeting Point: At the intersection of Defensa and Brasil streets, near Parque Lezama.

Finishing Point: Same as starting point.

Total Time: Approximately 2 hours.

Note 1: Wear comfortable shoes.

Note 2: In case of heavy rain, the tour is rescheduled to Sunday, August 6. Prior notice will be given.

We can accommodate only a small group, so sign up early!

​​***PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up and then can’t come, please let Ezequiel know so that someone else can take your place​.

Ezequiel Cerioni is a member of BAIN Downtown. He has previously led walking tours for BAIN, including:

Subway tour “Buenos Aires from Below” (April 2017)

Colors in La Boca Neighborhood (May 2017)

and the recent “Alvear Avenue: When the outskirts became glamorous” (June 2017)

Book Group — August 8 — 2 pm — ICANA in Belgrano

RSVP to tonilin@aol.com

Please join us to discuss Memories of a Marriage by Louis Begley. We welcome your presence whether you have read the book or not.

Our location for the second Tuesday of every month is ICANA, 3 de Febrero between Maure and Gorostiaga, Aula B in Sector Casa. Tell the guard you are with the BAIN Group.

A list of the books we are scheduled to read for the remainder of 2017 is below.
September     Regeneration Pat Barker (256 pages)
October          The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen (384 pages)
November      The Puttermesser Papers Cynthia Ozick (256 pages)
December      Anything is Possible Elizabeth Strout (273 pages)

Winter Ladies Night – July 19 at 7 pm – Fondue in Recoleta!

Please RSVP to silporta@hotmail.com

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
Location: Grand Petit Hotel
Address: Azcuenaga 1505, Recoleta
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Deal: Fondue + 2 glasses of red, white or sparkling + water
BAIN members: 410 PESOS
Non-BAIN members: 450 pesos

This month we will enjoy fondue and wine in a small boutique hotel in Recoleta. The Grand Petit Hotel is in a gorgeous building from the early 20th century. The atmosphere is cozy and it will show us something of Argentina’s greatest years.
http://grandpetit.com.ar/
There will be lively conversation, fondue and the most important… girl friends time and chat!
First time? Don’t be shy. We are waiting to welcome you.
Hope to see you there!
Silvia

Monthly Meeting — Strictly Social — Argenta Towers, July 28 at 6 pm

Please send your RSVP to Toni at tonilin@aol.com

BAIN Downtown Monthly Social Get-Together
FRIDAY, July 28​​, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m.

BAIN Downtown members and guests are invited to this month’s BAIN social get-together.

The event will start at 6 p.m. BAIN will provide light appetizers, and members and guests can purchase drinks from the extensive bar menu.

Location: Argenta Towers Hotel (Vivaldi Restaurant), Juncal 868, Microcenter

Fees: BAIN Downtown members – no charge
Guests – 100 pesos*

*If you join BAIN Downtown at the meeting, your guest fee is waived. The fee to join BAIN for one year’s membership is 400 pesos.

Monthly Luncheon — Dress up to go to the Centro Naval on July 27, Thursday

RSVP to mweldon213@yahoo.com

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Time: 12:30 pm
Place: Centro Naval – corner of Cordoba and Florida, 6th floor
Cost:  220 or 250 pesos (see below)

This month we will try a relative newcomer, a 135 year old club that was established in May of 1882. This magnificent example of “belle epoque” architecture sits on the corner of Cordoba and Florida and is, of course, Centro Naval – the home of the Naval Officers Club.

The elegant dining room on the 6th floor offers several options. The daily executive menu offers a main course that changes daily, dessert, coffee and beverage (water, soft drink or wine). There is another special which adds an appetizer and more main course choices from the a la carte menu. Pricing with tip for the first choice will be 220 pesos, the second choice is 250 pesos. The dessert choices are served from a cart that includes flan, budin de pan, fresh fruit and a few other options. Additional glasses of wine can be purchased for a reasonable 30 pesos.
Mandatory dress for this lunch will be SMART. The club has a dress code that does not allow shorts, denim, tee shirts, casual footwear, etc. On a recent visit where there were about 40 people dining, only four were not wearing jackets!
 
Please RSVP to secure a place.
Phone – 4815-4660

 

July Wine & Tapas — July 22 at 8 pm in Recoleta

Please join
BAIN Downtown
for an evening of wine, tapas, and friendly conversation
Location: Recoleta – Exact address provided upon RSVP
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 8:00 pm

How does it work? Bring wine, finger food, and your sparkling self to join other BAIN members in a night of socializing and making new friends. We look forward to catching up with you!
There is space for a limited number of people, so please respond quickly. RSVP to chefvenetia@yahoo.com                 The address will be sent to you via email response.
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New to Buenos Aires? New to BAIN Downtown, or is this your first Wine & Tapas? It’s easier than you think! One of our members has graciously opened their doors to create a social environment for any BAIN member interested in attending. If you are interested in becoming one of these fabulous hosts or if you have any questions about the event, please contact a BAIN Board Member or go to http://www.baindowntown.com.
This event is limited to current BAIN Downtown members only and their personal guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of BAIN Downtown, please contact bain.downtown@gmail.com
Wine & Tapas is held in a member’s private home. Please extend your host the courtesy of an RSVP, and if it turns out that you can’t come, inform your host of that fact in advance of the event.