CSA brochure - Community Services Association

CSA Community Center
Supporting the expatriate community in Egypt
for information & support
to learn & connect
with your local community
to relax & meet friends
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the place to get information
Our website is the ideal place to know what’s happening at
CSA.
• Get the latest news from CSA.
• Check out the online calendar displaying all the activities
and events.
• Browse online the Oasis Magazine archives.
• Check out the opening hours and main information of the
on-site services such as the Library, DVD Club, Calico CAT,
Gift Shop or Fitness Centre.
• And get useful information about Egypt on our “New to Egypt”
section.
And to avoid missing any CSA big event, don’t forget to
sign-up for our bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Sign-up online or send an e-mail to csanews@livinginegypt.org.
Community Services Association
4 Road 21, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20 (02) 2358 5284/ 2358 0754
Fax: +20 (02) 2380 2838
Email: info@livinginegypt.org
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who we are
Community Services Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to supporting the international community
of greater Cairo. Founded in 1980, CSA has played an integral
part in the lives of expatriates by providing support and stability
in what can be a challenging but exciting life in Egypt.
CSA offers a vast range of services and programs to keep you
stimulated throughout your stay. We have the resources and
tools for you to learn new skills, discover the local culture and
language, keep your mind and body active, and to connect
with other like-minded expatriates in a relaxed and friendly
environment. If you’re new to Egypt, CSA is your one-stop
shop for practical information and newcomer support.
our vision
CSA strives to be “a vital community center that provides the
support, social connections and sense of belonging for all
expatriates living and working in Egypt.”
our mission
CSA understands the importance of positive adjustment and
ongoing in-country support when moving to a new place. To
assist you with the practical concerns of relocation, CSA offers:
• An information and referral team dedicated to answering
questions on any matter concerning life in Egypt. An invaluable
source of information, the team can help with enquiries about
services, schools, health care providers, and community
happenings. Our Information & Referral Desk is also available
by phone and email
• CSA Welcome Pack: A must for all newcomers, you will find
all you need to know to help you settle into your new life in
Egypt. Pick up a copy at the CSA Center
• Fundamentals of Living in Egypt: In the peak arrival months
of January and September, CSA offers a one-day seminar
covering topics of Cross Cultural Adaptation, Customs and
Culture, Egypt Past & Present, and includes a unique tour
of Cairo
• CSA Coffee Morning: Throughout the year, CSA invites you
to a coffee morning to hear firsthand experiences from Egypt’s
‘veteran’ expatriates, to find out what life in Egypt is all about
and to meet other newcomers
• Neighborhoods of Cairo: Join our whistle-stop tour of Greater
Cairo designed especially to help you familiarize yourself
with your new surroundings. The half-day tour is the perfect
introduction to the area
We also publish a monthly magazine, Oasis, which is packed
with articles written by the community. Our website
www.livinginegypt.org provides up-to-date information on
What’s On in the community and offers an online directory of
services in the Maadi area and a classifieds facility for buying
and selling items.
We aim to foster a sense of community and enhance the
quality of life and wellbeing of expatriates through a combination
of services, products and informal social network.
CSA Center Opening Hours
Sunday - Wednesday: 9.00am - 9.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Some of our services are available during the weekends.
Opening times are listed throughout the leaflet.
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the place to stay healthy
healthy living
the place to stay active
The CSA Fitness Training Center offers an array of activities
for the whole family; it’s a place to get motivated and stay
motivated. Our gym is equipped with exceptional equipment
that allows you to achieve your personal fitness goals in a
relaxed and friendly atmosphere. New members receive a free
fitness assessment and gym orientation.
If going alone is not your style, our Group Fitness schedule
has a variety of classes ranging from fat burning, to body
sculpting and Step, all designed for you to get your workout
done early morning, leaving you free for the rest of the day.
We also offer EasyLine Circuit Training that combines a
cardio and strength training workout in only 40 minutes. This
program is perfect for those searching for non-intimidating and
easy to use training equipment.
Starting a new life abroad invariably means a huge adjustment
to your daily routine, your social network, and your whole way
of life. Maintaining optimal wellness for your body, mind and
spirit subsequently becomes a challenge. At CSA we offer a
range of programs to help maintain wellbeing during your stay
in Egypt and also encourage personal development in a
supportive environment.
Our Health and Wellness initiative addresses various issues
including emotional health, family welfare, healthy lifestyle and
professional enhancement. Whether it’s managing your health
or creating a positive environment for yourself, we have activities
that generate awareness and help you make the right choices
toward a more successful existence. Look out for seminars,
retreats, health fairs and classes thought out the year.
The Serenity Center at CSA offers mind-body classes such
as Pilates, Yoga and Spinning®, which can help you focus
and relieve stress. Other services include Physiotherapy and
a Weight Management Center.
CSA can also help you find health resources in Egypt and
provide you with health information in the forms of fact sheets
on pertinent health topics available at the Information & Referral
Desk.
Our adult and children courses are designed to fit into any
busy lifestyle. If you want an alternative way to get in shape,
Belly Dancing, Ballroom, Flamenco and Latin Dance are an
ever-popular part of our dance courses that run throughout
the year. In addition, Tae Kwon Do, Irish Dance and Ballet are
all established classes on our Children’s Program.
Fitness Training Center Opening Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 6.00am - 9.00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8.00am - 9.00pm
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ooks & movies
the place to be entertained
The CSA Library is the only leisure reading library of its kind
in Maadi and a much-valued resource for expatriates. Amongst
our collection we have fiction, non-fiction, biographies, travel
guides, books for children, magazines and more. It is well
stocked through community donations and has several new
and old favorites to suit all interests.
We also have a Movie Club with over 600 DVDs to chose from
including comedies, romance, drama, and classics.
Library & Movie Club Opening Hours
Sunday - Wednesday: 9.00am - 9.00pm
Thursdays: 9.00am - 5.00pm
the place to shop
Our Village Gift Shop is the ideal place to find unique local
crafts, ‘goodwill’ items, and specially-themed gifts for the holiday
seasons. We have the perfect souvenirs to take home for
friends and family and we stock books, magazines, and maps.
Village Gift Shop Opening Hours
Sunday - Wednesday: 9.00am - 9.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Calico CAT (Clothing Adoption Trust) is CSA’s consignment
outlet where you can buy and sell pre-owned women’s and
children’s clothing, household goods and other decorative
accessories. Calico CAT caters perfectly to the transient lifestyle
of an expatriate.
Calico CAT Opening Hours
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday evenings: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
We also host highly popular monthly bazaars which bring
together vendors of all arts and crafts. Set in the CSA garden,
our bazaars are the ideal place to browse a unique variety of
items all in one location.
to relax & meet friends
At CSA you can get together with friends over a cappuccino
or fresh fruit juice at Caffe Greco who specialize in the highest
quality Arabica coffees. Relax in the café’s lounge or outdoors
in the garden and enjoy a hot drink, fresh pastry or light lunch.
Café Opening Hours:
Saturday - Thursday: 7.00am - 9.00pm
Fiday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
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our corporate friends
CSA is financed through a combination of user fees, fundraising
events and sponsor contributions. We continue to receive
financial support from:
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the place to learn and discover
In order to make adaptation into Egyptian culture smooth,
communication is key. CSA offers Arabic for a number of levels,
English as a Second Language, and other world-languages.
Our language curriculums are developed to provide foreign
nationals with the basics with which to get by on a daily basis,
as quickly as possible.
CSA offers a series of trips and tours designed to show you
the best that Egypt has to offer. Our knowledgeable and
experienced tour guides lead small groups on a variety of
educational and entertaining trips to key sight-seeing and
shopping destinations of interest to our community.
• Apache
• British American Tobacco
• British School Al Rehab
• Chevrolet
• Coca Cola
• Coldwell Banker
• Credit Agricole Egypt
• FedEx
• Ghaly’s Medical Group
• Gourmet Egypt
• Jotun
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• Kwikkopy
• Lockheed Martin
• Mena House Oberoi
• NCBIS
• Raytheon
• Shell
• Sky Team
• Sovereign Offshore Ltd.
• TE Data
• Vodafone
CSA has multiple opportunities to learn new skills and explore
hobbies. From candle making to pottery, gourmet cooking
classes to learning how to paint, you can do it all at CSA. An
array of single session classes are offered over several weeks
where you can learn new things, improve already acquired
skills and meet other members of the expatriate community.
CSA, 4 Road 21, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20 (02) 2358-5284 / 2358-0754
Fax: +20 (02) 2380-2838
Email: info@livinginegypt.org
www.livinginegypt.org
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