What are the differences between child and adult second language acquisition? Why are some adults better language learners than others? What can you do to learn a language better? Philip Doig will be discussing these and other questions with an emphasis on some of the psychosocial and neurological differences between children and adults.

Philip Doig has been a professional language teacher for twenty years having taught English as a foreign language in Barcelona, and English as a second language and Spanish as a foreign language in the United States. He has a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Spanish Language and Literature and a Master's Degree in Foreign Language Education, both from the University of Texas at Austin. His academic interests include second language acquisition, pragmatics and literature. He is currently teaching at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.

Are you craving a delicious brunch? Just added to the menu: An American-Style Sunday Brunch! The American Society invites members, friends and guests to join us. Si Señor Restaurant is our partner in this and has created a special buffet brunch menu just for us. We will meet and dine as a group in a private area. Kids under 1 meter tall eat free and there will be a designated Si Señor employee to entertain the children with coloring and games.

RSVP: By March 23. Advanced registration via the American Society website is required so that we can make sure that there will be enough food for YOU! No need to register the kids under 1 meter tall.

Payment: The price covers brunch and coffee and is paid directly to the American Society (via the website or CASH-ONLY at the event). Drinks will be billed separately at the event by Si Señor. Save 3€ on this event and more money on additional events by becoming a member and registering via the website today!

Arrival: Brunch lasts until 13:30, although we ask that you arrive between 11:30 and 12:00.

We are very excited to bring you, in conjunction with the Jovenes Directivos Alemanes Barcelona and the German Consulate, an enchanting evening of Bach with Lutenist Andreas Martin.

Andreas is perhaps best known for his recent splash in the early music world with his recording of Bach works for lute in 2004. His current life as a concert artist has taken him around the world. Recent highlights of solo appearances include the Festival de Musica Antigua, Barcelona (2004) and the Europabachfestival of Paris (2005).

Andreas will speak briefly on the historical background of the lute and will talk about one of the last composers who wrote for the lute – Johann Sebastian Bach, whose Suites for the lute solo are considered an outstanding highpoint of the instrument’s repertory.

Recital tickets are 12€ for members and 15€ for non-members when reservations are made in advance via the ASB website. Tickets purchased at the door on the day of the event are 18.00€ for members and non-members alike - so buy your tickets now!

The American Society invites members, friends and guests to join us for our mouth-watering Sunday Brunch. Si Señor Restaurant has created a special buffet brunch menu just for us. We will meet and dine as a group in a private area. Kids under 1 meter tall eat free and there will be a designated Si Señor employee to entertain the children with face painting, coloring and games.

RSVP: By April 27. Advanced registration via the American Society website is required so that we can make sure that there will be enough food for YOU!

Payment: The price covers brunch and coffee and is paid directly to the American Society (CASH-ONLY at the event). Drinks will be billed separately at the event by Si Señor.

Arrival: Brunch lasts until 13:30, although we ask that you arrive between 11:00 and 11:30.

The American Society, in conjunction with the Barcelona Entrepreneurs Network, is excited to offer its members and guests the chance to attend an eight-week seminar series called “Doing Business in Spain,” presented by ASB member Dario Navarro.

It will be conducted in English and will address key issues faced by people considering launching or already running their own business.

The American Society invites members, friends and guests to join us for our mouth-watering Sunday Brunch. Si Señor Restaurant has created a special buffet brunch menu just for us. We will meet and dine as a group in a private area. Kids under 1 meter tall eat free and there will be a designated Si Señor employee to entertain the children with face painting, coloring and games.

RSVP: By May 25. Advanced registration via the American Society website is required so that we can make sure that there will be enough food for YOU!

Payment: The price covers brunch and coffee and is paid directly to the American Society (CASH-ONLY at the event). Drinks will be billed separately at the event by Si Señor.

Arrival: Brunch lasts until 13:30, although we ask that you arrive between 11:00 and 11:30.

The American Society of Barcelona is proud to sponsor another event bringing the English speaking community closer together: SPEED NETWORKING. A rapid way to both promote your organization and meet other local business leaders in a fun and efficient yet structured approach to marketing. Availability is limited, so sign up quickly to effectively promote your company!

The American Society invites members, friends and guests to join us for our mouth-watering Sunday Brunch. Si Señor Restaurant has created a special buffet brunch menu just for us. We will meet and dine as a group in a private area. Kids under 1 meter tall eat free and there will be a designated Si Señor employee to entertain the children with face painting, coloring and games.

RSVP: By June 16. Advanced registration via the American Society website is required so that we can make sure that there will be enough food for YOU!

Payment: The price covers brunch and coffee and is paid directly to the American Society (CASH-ONLY at the event). Drinks will be billed separately at the event by Si Señor.

Arrival: Brunch lasts until 13:30, although we ask that you arrive between 11:00 and 11:30.

Come to the best American Independence Day celebration in Catalunya!

Greg Ryan will be entertaining us again this year with live music and dancing, there will be kid's games, a raffle, BBQ, beer wine and more!

No need to register children 6 and under, they get in free!

NOTE: Anyone showing up at the door who has not registered in advance via the website (this includes Members!) will have to pay 22 EUR per person.

Planning an event like this is a major undertaking and we need your help. Please sign-up for this event as soon as possible if you know you will be attending. That way we can be certain to have plenty of food, drink and entertainment for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The American Society’s annual Welcome Back Cocktail provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know other members and friends of the American Society in a relaxed and hip atmosphere, as well as network with other professionals in the English speaking community.

This year we are pleased to be doing something a little different for our first event of the season. We’re shaking things up a bit with a new venue: a classy and groovy restaurant in the Born, Lonja de Tapas, and we’re VERY excited about it! We’ll be meeting upstairs for wine, pica pica and a great time!

Celebrate Halloween with your kids!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are partnering in marketing a children's Halloween party for the Society's membership. There will be clowns, face painting and balloon animals as well as child and adult breakfast menus. And, if you reserve a place with the American Society, your child will also receive a gift bag.

The party starts on SUNDAY at 10:00am. Please be sure to be there on time so your child doean't miss out on the chance to win the best costume prize!!!

Kid Menu: 8.95 EUR
Adult Menu: 12.95 EUR

To reserve your child's place please RSVP via email by October 27th by clicking here.

Are you ready to put on a costume and show your Halloween spirit? Be creative with your costume and perhaps you will win one of our fun and silly prizes!

Come ready also for some tasty treats; Si Señor is preparing lots of yummy tex-mex party snacks and two drinks of your choice are included in the entry fee.

Remember, the following day (All Saints' Day) is a holiday, so please come prepared to party and join us for a spooky good time.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate!

We are pleased to announce our annual Thanksgiving buffet dinner will be held in the Mosaic Restaurant at the Hilton Hotel. The Hilton's chefs are preparing a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner especially for the American Society which includes red and white wine, a selection of 8 chilled salads, Roasted Whole Turkey with Herb Stuffing, Beef Tenderloin, and Fresh Cod over Baby Leaf Spinach all accompanied by Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Relish and more! And, of course, Pumpkin Pie as well as a selection of other delicious deserts with coffee or tea.

Since seating is limited on this very special occasion, advance payment is required to hold your reservation. Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here. and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

We look forward to another wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with you, see you there!

The American Society of Barcelona is proud to sponsor another SPEED NETWORKING event. We had an overwhelmingly positive response to the first Speed Networking event in May, and we’re looking forward to offering another opportunity for those in the business community to connect. We will be meeting at the Hotel Pulitzer for the networking event to be followed by a one hour open bar to give attendees the chance talk more with their new acquaintances.

Speed Networking is a rapid way to both promote your organization and meet other local business leaders in a fun and efficient yet structured approach to marketing. Availability is limited, so sign up quickly to effectively promote your company!

Can you think of a better way to celebrate?

Join us at a place that hosts funk, hip-hop, chill-out lounges and, just for us...
1. THREE hours of Open Bar and Tapas
2. Exclusive Access to Club
3. Mixer and Dancing to set the holiday mood
4. Automatic entry to win Holiday Door Prize
5. Meet people in a relaxed atmosphere

Co-Sponsored by The American Chamber of Commerce in Spain and the American Society of Barcelona.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ATTENDEES:
- Must come ready to party !
- Eat, Drink and Be Merry !
- This night only: LAMBADA is NOT forbidden!
- Boring people, mandatory = Penalty Drink *
- Discussing politics = Penalty Drinks *
- Random Penalty Drinks may be assigned *
- BRING YOUR FRIENDS !
*Just kidding :)

Not a member of either of organization? Cap problema! Just register with us at www.amersoc.com to RSVP today!

WARNING: NOT coming may be hazardous to your health!
PRICE:
- 37 EUR for our registered VIPs
- 5 EUR surcharge at door for those not registered in advance
- Register NOW to join the VIP list!

See you there and have safe and happy holidays, and all the best for 2007!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Come join the American Society to see the Bears and Colts face off in Super Bowl XLI in the George Payne Irish Pub + adjoining El Teatre bar & restaurant. Pre-game party starts at 10pm, kickoff at midnight. We will NOT be hindered by a competing Cricket or Barça match.

We have negotiated a special bar menu for American Society members in the downstairs areas: choice of cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, buffalo wings, or hot dog PLUS french fries PLUS choice of a beer, glass of wine, or soft drink: 10 EUROS FOR AMERICAN SOCIETY MEMBERS (price for non-members is 12.50 euros). There will also be free pretzels, peanuts, and chips with dip. The George Payne area is smoking, El Teatre non-smoking.

If you are looking for fine dining (although it's beyond us why you would pick anything but the hot dogs + beer offer), make reservations in the upstairs El Teatre restaurant, with views of the bar/lounge below with the game viewable on various big screen TVs. (The special 10 euro menu is NOT available upstairs. Restaurant has smoking + non-smoking areas).

See you there! And Victor, please no flipping over the barrels of gatorade like last year!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Our members have been aksing for a discount on drinks at the bar, so we've got one! All American Society members can now receive a discount on drinks. See a Board member at Happy Hour for details.

Catalan chef/owner Alex of Basmati, specialist in traditional and creative rice dishes, has been celebrating a series of tasting dinners to get the word out about quality wines produced by small vineyards.

Alex will be putting together another special tasting dinner with wine for the American Society:
- one tapa + small salad accompanied by a light white wine
- rice dish accompanied by a full-bodied white wine
- fish dish accompanied by a light red wine
- meat dish accompanied by a full-bodied red wine
- dessert and coffee

The individual dishes are small portions but together provide a complete dinner (Alex guarantees you will leave quite full).

The wines will be selected from a Spanish winery with a representative on hand to discuss (in English) the characteristics of the wines and how they complement the food dishes. Wine is best experienced with food!

This is a limited attendance event with payment required to reserve your spot. IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Our members have been aksing for a discount on drinks at the bar, so we've got one! All American Society members can now receive a discount on drinks. See a Board member at Happy Hour for details.

The annual tradition of eating grilled calçots will be heartily celebrated again this year by the American Society. We all had a wonderful time last year with a cultural visit to Gaudi's Artigas gardens in Pobla de Lillet followed by the traditional feast in nearby Castellar de n'Hug.

This year we'll be going for a guided tour (in English) of the medieval Monsonís castle, built in 1024 and located in the Noguera region of Lleida. After working up our appetite with the tour, we'll enjoy a delicious calçotada lunch with lots of calçots (naturally) plus escudella de payès, grilled meats and sausage, unlimited wine and cava, and crema catalana dessert and coffee.

We will be meeting at the Corte Inglés Diagonal for a 10:00am departure. Don't be late! We expect to be back around 7pm (bus ride is approx 1.5 hour each way, bring a book or be prepared to sing!).

We have limited availability for this event and the bus fills up fast so please register. Advance payment is required by bank transfer to reserve your seat. IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment on the day of the event. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Our members have been asking for a discount on drinks at the bar, so we've got one! All American Society members can now receive a discount on drinks. See a Board member at Happy Hour for details.

Also, please note our new Happy Hour location starting in April. We are all looking forward to a change of pace and we think El Teatre is a great meeting place. We hope you like it!

Click here for more information

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Our members have been asking for a discount on drinks at the bar, so we've got one! All American Society members can now receive a discount on drinks. See a Board member at Happy Hour for details.

Back by popular demand, we have organized another "maridaje" in Basmati Restaurant. Catalan chef/owner Alex of Basmati, specialist in traditional and creative rice dishes, has been celebrating a series of tasting dinners to get the word out about quality wines produced by small Spanish vineyards.

Alex will be putting together a special tasting dinner with wine for the American Society:
- one tapa + small salad accompanied by a light white wine
- rice dish accompanied by a full-bodied white wine
- fish dish accompanied by a light red wine
- meat dish accompanied by a full-bodied red wine
- dessert and coffee

The individual dishes are small portions but together provide a complete dinner (Alex guarantees you will leave quite full). The wines will be selected from a Spanish winery with a representative on hand to discuss (in English) the characteristics of the wines and how they complement the food dishes. Wine is best experienced with food!

This is a limited attendance event with payment required to reserve your spot. IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

You are cordially invited to attend the conference on Security and Commerce in the Mediterranean. Admission is free to the public, but you MUST sign up in advance !!! We hope to see you there.

The ASB and the US Navy League are offering a class for members to receive their "Titulin" sailing license. Typically these courses cost 500 EUROS but we are offering them to ASB members at the rate of 30 EUR for our members and 100 EUR for general public. Availability is limited, so sign up soon!

The classes will be given on three consecutive Saturdays in June: the 2nd, 9th & 16th.

Members 30.00 EUR
Nonmembers 100.00 EUR

We have rescheduled last month's Speed Networking Cocktail to June 6th.

Speed Networking is a rapid way to both promote your organization and meet other local business leaders in a fun and efficient yet structured approach to marketing.

The event will begin with guest speakers from Barcelona Activa, Caja Navarra and Business Angel Network Catalunya followed by approximately one hour of "Speed Networking". Finally, we'll close with an hour long open bar (where the real networking occurs) for mingling with those you've just met or didn't have a chance to meet.

Please register and pay in advance. There is a 5 euro surcharge for payment at the door with no guarantee of seat availability.

Members 20.00 EUR
Nonmembers 25.00 EUR

New location!!!!

Due to recent changes at El Teatre/George Payne, we have moved our Happy Hour to a new location. Pomarada is not only an elegant restaurant... they also have a bar and a beautiful terrace where we will be meeting this month for Happy Hour!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Come to the best American Independence Day celebration in Catalunya! There will be a live band entertainment, kid's games, a raffle (top prizes include an iPod and a helicopter tour of Barcelona), grilled ribs with BBQ sauce, cheeseburgers and veggie burgers, chips & salsa, delicious salads, plus endless beer, wine, mojitos (and non-alcoholic refreshments) and more!

The event is located in the beautiful sun-dappled plaza within the enormous old stone hospital on C/ Hospital street in the Raval, a building currently inhabited by the library and a design school. We have exclusive access to the plaza for this event -- a great location, with its ample shade, trees, benches, and beautiful architecture.

Members
- 25 EUR for Adults (age 15 & up)
- 10 EUR for Children (age 7 - 14)

Non-Members
- 30 EUR for Adults (age 15 & up)
- 15 EUR for Children (age 7 - 14)

Children 6 and under get in free!

Sign up today by sending us an email to adm...@amersoc.com with the names of those in your party - and ages for the children that will be attending!

NOTE: Anyone showing up at the door who has not registered and paid in advance will have to pay a 5 euro per person administrative fee.

Planning an event like this is a major undertaking and we need your help. Please sign-up for this event as soon as possible if you know you will be attending. That way we can be certain to have plenty of food, drink and entertainment for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Members 25.00 EUR
Nonmembers 30.00 EUR

New location!!!!

We have moved our Happy Hour to a new location. Pomarada is not only an elegant restaurant... they also have a bar and a beautiful terrace where we will be meeting this month for Happy Hour!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The American Society’s annual Welcome Back Cocktail provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know other members and friends of the American Society in a relaxed and hip atmosphere, as well as network with other professionals in the English speaking community.

US Consul General in Barcelona Todd Robinson and Vice Consul General David Miko will both be joining us to say Welcome Back after a long summer. There will also be an information table on registering to vote and absentee ballots for the elections in the US next year. Please be sure to sign-up for the Cocktail and mark your calendars to toast with us.

Please note: There is limited attendance for this event and payment is required in advance to reserve your spot. IF there is availability, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Join us to kick off the new season with unlimited wine, pica pica (you won't go home with any room for dinner) and a good time; we look forward to seeing you there!

Members 28.00 EUR
Nonmembers 35.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Celebrate Halloween with your kids!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are getting together again to plan another fun children's Halloween party. There will be clowns, dancing, face painting, balloon animals and more. So get out that Halloween costume and get ready for some fun!

Hard Rock is providing a breakfast buffet (eggs, pancakes, bacon, toast, cereal, milk, juice, pastries, etc.) for €12.95 for adults and €8.95 for kids. No need to pay in advance for this event, payment will be taken at the door.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email by by clicking here.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Thanksgiving is around the corner and we can't wait to celebrate!!!

We are pleased to announce our annual Thanksgiving buffet dinner will be held in the Cafe Veranda at the elegant Hotel Arts. Their chefs are preparing a spectacular, Thanksgiving Dinner especially for the American Society. The buffet, with all the traditional dishes and then some, includes soup, a selection of fresh salads, traditional roasted turkey with cranberries & stuffing, honey glazed ham, pumpkin cheesecake, apple cobbler and more!

Since seating is limited on this very special occasion, advance payment is required to hold your reservation. Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR administrative surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

We look forward to celebrating another wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with you, see you there!

Come on out and celebrate the festive season with us at our Holiday Happy Hour.

We're getting together for our monthly gathering a little earlier than usual in December to toast the holiday season at our regular Happy Hour venue - only we're adding a little something extra. We will have a raffle where the lucky winner gets to take home our annual holiday “lote” - the traditional Christmas basket filled with goodies. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for 2 euros each.

We'll also be having a game of "Dirty Santa" (it's not what you think!) which is a fun gift-swapping game that is also known as the "Yankee Swap" or "White Elephant."
To play "Dirty Santa" you just need to bring an inexpensive gift:
- The gift should be valued at about 10 euros (no more than that).
- The gift can be something someone would actually want or use, or it can be a fun/silly gift.
- The gift should be wrapped or in an envelope before arriving to the party and it should NOT have your name in it.(Anonymity is what makes it fun!)
Gift hints: Some fun & silly gifts that liven up the game are fruitcakes, ugly socks, gag hats and loud ties. Popular gifts include wine, candy, CDs, gift certificates and books.

As for our normal Happy Hour events there is no need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome. We'd love to have you join us!

Ho, ho, ho, ho!!!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are getting together again to plan another fun children's party - Breakfast with Santa!!!

There will be a yummy breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, toast with jam, cereal, milk, juice, pastries, etc.) and kids will get their picture with Santa to take as a souvenir in an exclusive frame and candy from Santa & friends. There will also be live entertainment, singing and playing with Santa Claus & his friends!!!

Those who sign up with the American Society will also get a discounted entry fee of 11.95€ for adults and 7.95€ for kids (regular price is 12.95€ & 8.95€), so to receive the reduced rate make sure to RSVP today> Send us an email by clicking here with the names and ages of those in your party. No need to pay in advance for this event, payment will be taken at the door.

We are excited to announce that Marimar Torres has invited the American Society to join her for a wine tasting with a special selection of her fine Chardonnay & Pinot Noir wines from the Marimar Estate in California. Cultivated in the European tradition and grown organically, Marimar Estate wines are made exclusively with estate grown grapes and are an authentic expression of the land.

Ms. Torres will share with us a brief history of the Torres family and the Marimar Estate and then introduce each of the wines she has chosen for the evening's tasting. The tasting will be followed by pica pica and, of course, lively conversation.

Please remember that advance payment is required to hold your reservation. Payment can be made to the American Society by bank deposit or transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here or via fax (93 368 46 89) and you will receive confirmation of your reservation. Just click on "Sign-up/More Information" below to sign up for the event and where you will also find bank details.

Please be aware that we will accept reservations for the wine tasting until Wednesday, December 19th.

If you have not made a reservation for the event by December 19th, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door IF there is space available. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR administrative surcharge per person.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The Big Game LIVE!

The Super Bowl will be shown live at the Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona. Come and party with us!
The big game will be shown on the giant screen, 8 big plasma TVs and 16 LCDs.

Game coverage starts around 11:00pm with kickoff schedule for 12:30am. Hard Rock will be open until the game is over and the Giants have won.

Regular entry fee of 14 euros includes one Budweiser, BUT get on the guest list with the American Society and get a SECOND BUDWEISER FREE! To sign up for the special offer please send an email to Grant Youngberg.
IMPORTANT: you must sign up by Saturday, February 2 at midnight to take advantage of this special offer from Hard Rock.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The annual Catalan tradition of eating grilled calçots will be heartily celebrated again this year by the American Society!

We start off our day trip by meeting at Avd. Diagonal, 617 - 619 (in front of the Corte Inglés near the Maria Christina metro stop) at 9:30am where we will hop on a private coach. This year we’re heading south…

We will be visiting the Royal Monastery of Santes Creus, one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries that can be visited in the present day. Founded in 1168, this sober and imposing church contains the tombs of king Pere el Gran and of Jaume II and his wife Blanca d'Anjou, as well as the great admiral Roger de Llúria. Our visit to this impressive monastery includes a guided tour and a film which provides fascinating insight into the order and its legacy.

After touring the monastery there will be time to visit the gift shop before we stroll down to La Plana del Moli where they will be busily grilling up those delicious calçots for us. Lunch includes:
- unlimited wine
- calçots with romescu sauce
- grilled artichokes
- botifara & beans
- grilled lamb ribs
- fresh oranges
- unlimited cava
- cake
- coffee or tea
- a farewell chupito

Once we’ve had our fill we’ll hop back on our private coach and head home; we expect to arrive again in Barcelona between 18:00 and 19:00. As has become tradition, we will be entertained on the bus ride home by our President, Scott Wishart, whose singing and dancing has become famous for its entertainment value…

Kids, of course, are welcome! There is a play area next to the restaurant and there is also a children’s menu available. If you would like to bring your kids along drop us an email by clicking here.

We do have limited availability for this event so please sign up ASAP. RSVP by February 21 Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your seat.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer or deposit; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment on the day of the event. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person.

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

How does one describe Kokun? A new concept, at least for Barcelona, essentially a restaurant – or better yet "gastronomic social club" – based out of the charming Catalan and Basque couple Xavi and Montse's apartment. This is no ordinary apartment, with its designer furniture and adjoining open-air kitchen and gleaming red Wolf stove. The stars of the show are small gourmet tasting dishes which present creative variations on Catalan and Basque cuisine but without losing touch with the enjoyment of eating tasty food.

Xavi and Montse have put together a special menu just for the American Society (original menu in Spanish): Gourmet Testing Menu at Kokun

APERITIFS
- "Kokotxas" (crunchy appetizer) of cod with garlic sauce over toasted eggplant dressed with Getaria tkakoli (Basque carbonated wine)
- Foie toast with spinach, a touch of salt, and mango reduction a la Pedro Ximenez
- Calçot (green onion) tempura with romesco foam (almond hazelnut tomato sauce)
- Sea and mountain lobster, Iberian ham with tomato bread and smoked rosemary

ENTRÉES
- Marinated venison brochette with currants
- Pork loin stuffed with mushrooms and asparagus with pears in wine sauce
- Grilled sea bass on Nero's cuttlefish fettuccini al "all cremat" (singed garlic)

DESSERTS
- Infusion of chilled green tea with fruit and spices
- Tiramisu with toffee foam

DRINKS
- Getaria Tkakoli white carbonated wine
- Rias Biaxas Almuiña white wine
- Ocre Rouge biological red wine
- Water
- Coffee and biological tea

This is a small event with a capacity of just 12 persons so please sign up soon to ensure a spot! Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your seat.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer or deposit; please send a copy of your bank receipt to adm.....@amersoc.com and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

Members 45.00 EUR
Nonmembers 55.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Olive culture has ancient roots. Homer called it "liquid gold." In ancient Greece, athletes ritually rubbed it all over their bodies. Its mystical glow illuminated history. Drops of it seeped into the bones of dead saints and martyrs through holes in their tombs.

Olive oil has been more than mere food to the peoples of the Mediterranean: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power. The olive tree, symbol of abundance, glory and peace, gave its leafy branches to crown the victorious in friendly games and bloody war, and the oil of its fruit has anointed the noblest of heads throughout history. Olive crowns and olive branches, emblems of benediction and purification, were ritually offered to deities and powerful figures: some were even found in Tutankhamen's tomb…

Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is - freshly pressed from the fruit.

But how do you choose a good olive oil? Is a “cucumber” flavor good or bad? How about a “peppery” flavor? Join us on April 19th for an olive oil tasting where we will taste 4 to 5 different varieties with an explanation of their different colors, odors and flavors.

Deadline for event registration is April 16th.

We do have limited availability for this event so please sign up ASAP. Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your place.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer or deposit; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

IF there is availability, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment on the day of the event. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person.

Members 10.00 EUR
Nonmembers 15.00 EUR

For those who would like to have lunch after the Olive Oil Tasting, we have arranged for a 15 euro menu (food + drinks) at the nearby restaurant Cardamon, c/ Carders, 31 (www.cardamon.es).

The lunch will consist in a selection of tapas together with dishes based on Indian cuisine ... an unusual combination that owner Ricard says will be selected to match together.

If you would like to reserve a spot for lunch just let us know by April 16th by email by clicking here.

The cost of the lunch will be paid by each attendee directly to the restaurant. (The American Society will NOT be taking payments for this lunch.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here for more information

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The American Society of Barcelona is proud to sponsor another SPEED NETWORKING event. Speed Networking is a rapid way to both promote your organization and meet other local business leaders in a fun and efficient yet structured approach to marketing.

The Speed Networking segment will be followed by an hour cocktail (3 drinks are included) to give attendees the chance talk more with their new acquaintances.

Deadline for event registration is May 26th.

We do have limited availability for this event so please sign up ASAP. Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your place.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer or deposit; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

IF there is availability, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment on the day of the event. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person.

We have consistently had an overwhelmingly positive response to the Speed Networking events and we’re looking forward to offering another opportunity for those in the business community to connect.

Members 22.00 EUR
Nonmembers 29.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Come to the best American Independence Day celebration in Catalunya!

The Hard Rock Cafe has generously donated the traditional fare of cheeseburgers with all the fixin's along with chips & salsa and sodas. We'll also be serving up hummus & baba ganouj with bread, a delicious selection of salads, plus beer, wine, mojitos, sodas, water and more!

Don't forget for those with kids there will be an inflatable slide again this year, kid's games and for all of us too big for the slide... a raffle with some great prizes.

The event will be held on the tree-lined terrace of the new restaurant Rembrandt located at c/Marina 20, just a stone’s throw from the beach near Port Olimpic.

Members
- 25 EUR for Adults (age 15 & up)
- 10 EUR for Children (age 7 - 14)

Non-Members
- 32 EUR for Adults (age 15 & up)
- 15 EUR for Children (age 7 - 14)

Children 6 and under get in free!

Sign up today by sending us an email by clicking here with the names of those in your party - and ages for the children that will be attending!

NOTE: Anyone showing up at the door who has not registered and paid in advance will have to pay a 5 euro per person administrative fee.

Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

Planning an event like this is a major undertaking and we need your help. Please sign-up for this event as soon as possible if you know you will be attending. That way we can be certain to have plenty of food, drink and entertainment for everyone.

Members 25.00 EUR
Nonmembers 32.00 EUR

Pomarada CLOSED on 3rd Weds of August!!!!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Have a fantastic sunmmer

NOTE the CHANGE in DATE because Pomarada is CLOSED on 3rd Wednesday of August !!!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Have a fantastic summer, everyone.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The American Society’s annual Welcome Back Cocktail provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know other members and friends of the American Society in a relaxed and hip atmosphere, as well as network with other professionals in the English speaking community. Join us to kick off the new season with cocktails, wine, pica pica and a good time!

This year’s guest speaker will be Mr. Josep Cervera who heads International Business Development from the Cambra de Comerc. As always, the US Consul General in Barcelona, Mr. Todd Robinson, plans to be in attendance and we will welcome the newly arrived Vice Consul, Mr. Gary Dewey, as well. Diageo will be sponsoring and presenting their Premier Label Johnny Walker Blue Label, as well as providing Tanqueray 10 - Tom Collins and Cypirosa Vodka cocktails. Please be sure to sign-up for the Cocktail and mark your calendars to toast with us.

Please note: Registration and payment is required in advance to reserve your spot. IF there is availability, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Payment Information
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

We look forward to seeing you there!

After a long jornada, come have fun with fellow ASB members...and learn to be even more graceful? Come join us in salsa dancing! Plus, you can make fun of Victor's goofy dancing style (and Michael and Ivy's)!

The level is adequate for absolute beginners or those with a little bit of experience. (No experts please!)

Classes will be on Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm and run for 10 weeks ... the dance studio is located near the intersection of C/ Balmes and General Mitre, close to the FGC Padua or El Putxet stop.

Availability is limited, so sign up ASAP. If you don't have a partner don't worry - partner-sharing is obligatory to get a sense for different styles, just drop us an email by clicking here and let us know so we can make sure we have an equal number of men and women.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED ... PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE FUTURE RESCHEDULED DATE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!* Join us to hear Evolution biologist and futurist Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris speak on how to face the challenges of living in an increasingly warming climate. Dr. Sahtouris presents an updated scientific model of nature as a living, self-organizing universe in dynamic balance and an evolutionary process in which hostile competition gives way to mature collaboration—a view that encourages people everywhere to express their unique talents through contributions to peaceful cooperation, both local and global.

We will begin with lunch (which includes choice of a starter, a main course and dessert, beverage and bread) followed by Dr. Sahtouris’ talk and end with a question and answer period. The speaker’s luncheon should end at about 15:30.

Please note: Registration and payment is required in advance to reserve your spot. IF there is availability, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris is an evolution biologist, futurist, author and speaker. With a post-doc at the American Museum of Natural History, she taught at MIT and the University of Massachusetts, contributed to the NOVA-Horizon TV series, is a fellow of the World Business Academy and a member of the World Wisdom Council.

Celebrate Halloween with your kids!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are getting together again to plan another fun children's Halloween party. There will be scary entertainment for the kids... So get out that Halloween costume and get ready for some fun!

Hard Rock is providing a breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, toast, yogurt, cereal, milk, juice, pastries, etc.) for €13.95 for adults and €8.95 for kids. No need to pay in advance for this event, payment will be taken at the door.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email by clicking here.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

This month come ready to:
(1) sign up for Thanksgiving
(2) celebrate Winston Churchill's birthday! That is right: polish up your British accent, watch a Monty Python movie...and invite all the Britons you know! This month, together we honor this great Brit & American.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and we can't wait to celebrate!!!

We are pleased to announce our annual Thanksgiving buffet dinner will be held again at the elegant Hotel Arts. Their chefs are preparing another spectacular Thanksgiving Dinner especially for the American Society. The buffet, with all the traditional dishes and then some, includes soup, a selection of fresh salads, traditional roasted turkey with cranberries & stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, apple cobbler and more!

Since seating is limited on this very special occasion, registration and payment in advance is required. Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt via email by clicking here and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

We do have the reduced price of 29 euros for children ages 6 to 17 (ages 5 and under are free of charge), and that’s for the children of members and non-members alike. So if your children will be joining you for this special dinner just drop us an email by clicking here.

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door for a 5 EUR administrative surcharge per person but please be aware that, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment. Last year our Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hotel Arts sold out and, unfortunately, we had to turn people away at the door – which is the last thing we want to do on such a special occasion! So register and pay in advance to guarantee your seat today.

We look forward to celebrating another wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving Dinner with you, see you there!

Members 55.00 EUR
Nonmembers 65.00 EUR

Come on out and celebrate the festive season with us at our Holiday Happy Hour.

We're getting together for our monthly gathering a little earlier than usual in December to toast the holiday season at our regular Happy Hour venue - only we're adding a little something extra. We will have a raffle where the lucky winner gets to take home one of two holiday “lotes” - the traditional Christmas basket filled with goodies. The grand prize includes a Spanish cured ham, wine, cava, chorizo, manchego cheese, panettone, turron, pate and more! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for only 2 euros each.

We'll also be having a game of "Dirty Santa" (it's not what you think!) which is a fun gift-swapping game that is also known as the "Yankee Swap" or "White Elephant."
To play "Dirty Santa" you just need to bring an inexpensive gift:
- The gift should be valued at about 10 euros (no more than that).
- The gift can be something someone would actually want or use, or it can be a fun/silly gift.
- The gift should be wrapped or in an envelope before arriving to the party and it should NOT have your name on it. (Anonymity is what makes it fun!)
Gift hints: Some fun & silly gifts that liven up the game are fruitcakes, ugly socks, gag hats and loud ties. Popular gifts include wine, candy, CDs, gift certificates and books.

As for our normal Happy Hour events there is no need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome. We'd love to have you join us!

Make out your Christmas list, Santa is coming to town!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are getting together again for another fun Breakfast with Santa!!!

There will be a yummy breakfast buffet of eggs, bacon, toast with jam, cereal, milk, juice, pastries, etc. for just €13.95 for adults and €8.95 for kids. No need to pay in advance for this event, payment will be taken at the door.

Kids will also get their picture with Santa to take as a souvenir in an exclusive frame and candy from Santa & friends. There will also be live entertainment, singing and playing with Santa Claus & his friends!!!

If you would like to attend, please send an email by clicking here to RSVP.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Ready for the big game?!?!!!!

The Hard Rock Cafe is throwing another Super Bowl Bash. The party starts at 10:00pm, pre-game coverage starts at 11:00pm and kick-off is scheduled for 12:30am. The big game will be shown on the giant screen, 8 big plasma TVs and 16 LCDs.

Entry is 15 euros and includes a rockin' party and a Budweiser. Party snacks will be available for purchase from a “short menu” available from 1:30am to 3:30am and during half time, there will be a raffle of some Official NFL memorabilia.

To get your name on the list for this fantastic party send an email to ad......@amersoc.com by 8:00pm Thursday, January 29th.

Click here for more information

The annual tradition of eating grilled calçots will be heartily celebrated again this year by the American Society. We all had a wonderful time last year with a cultural visit to the Royal Monastery of Santes Creus in Aiguamúrcia (Alt Camp) followed by the traditional feast.

This year we'll be going for a guided tour of an Olive Oil Museum in Salat Parc on the site of a 13th century farmhouse surrounded by ancient olive trees many of which are over 1000 years old. After working up our appetite with the tour, we'll enjoy a delicious calçotada lunch with lots of calçots – naturally!

Included in the cost of the trip are:
- transportation by private coach
- entry and guided tour of the museum
- the delicious calçotada feast!
- free raffle with fun & silly gifts on the bus ride back to Barcelona

Lunch includes: unlimited wine, lots of calçots with romsecue sauce, escudella de payès, grilled meats & sausage, water, cava, crema catalana for dessert and coffee or tea.

Just for kids, there is a play area located in the restaurant complete with a slide, a ball pond of 4000 balls and an area for reading, painting and drawing. There is also a special kid's menu available. If you would like to bring the little ones along just write to us at adm.....@amersoc.com

We will be meeting at the Corte Inglés Diagonal for a 10:00am departure. Don't be late! We expect to be back around 7pm (bus ride is approx 1.5 hour each way, bring a book or be prepared to sing!).

We have limited availability for this event and the bus fills up fast so register today to reserve your place! Advance payment is required by bank transfer to reserve your seat. IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment on the day of the event. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

See you there!

Members 46.00 EUR
Nonmembers 56.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Join us after work at 3 Punts Gallery for a glass of wine and an exploration of photographer Mark Laita’s beautiful and rich black and white portraits.

Laita’s collection “Created Equal” confronts us with the many contradictions of American culture. Socio-economic, ideological, aesthetic and moral differences are sharply highlighted by his elegant, poignant and often uncomfortable parings of images of ordinary Americans.

There will be a brief discussion of the artist’s work (in English) and gallery representatives will be available to answer any questions.

To quench your thirst and tide you over until dinner 3 Punts Gallery will provide cava, white wine, fruit juices, sodas, water, tacos de queso, an assortment of nuts, and frutos secos.

This event is free to all American Society members.
A nominal fee of 5 euros will be charged to non-members.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Fundacio Ared, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to disenfranchised women helping them become economically independent. To learn more about Fundacio Ared please visit their website at: http://www.fundacioared.org/

FYI: Our max attendance for this event is 50 so sign-up to make sure you get in!!!

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 5.00 EUR

Do you want to take advantage of 2.0 tools and new technologies to grow your business while you do international networking?

Then join us with guest speaker Sergio Cortés. Mr. Cortés is founder and chief executive of Cink "Shaking Business," the first initiative for corporate services in social network environments with the largest community of 2.0 companies and institutions in Spain.

Mr. Cortés graduated in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He was Executive Director of LTCProject for four years and an innovation and strategy consultant for Grupo Lavinia, where he participated in top-level projects for the design of models in businesses, public administrations and universities. He also participates as a lecturer for modules of masters and postgraduate courses at ESADE, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and IDEC (Universitat Pompeu Fabra).

"Improving Your Company with Web. 2.0"
Agenda:
- 20:00 Welcome and Introduction
- 20:10 Workshop: Improving your company with Web 2.0
--- The new Social Network Era: Did you know?
--- How to develop and create innovative methodologies based in developing strategies for companies over 2.0 strategies.
--- Translate real social networks in organizations (costumers and stake holders) into high value digital social networks though web 2.0 tools.
- 21:00 Working in groups.
- 21:30 Networking and drinks.

Attendees must RSVP by March 10th and pay in advance to reserve a place for this event.

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt to adm.....@amersoc.com and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

Members 22.00 EUR
Nonmembers 29.00 EUR

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.

Wear green this month to March's Happy Hour (or you just might get a pinch!) in honor of Saint Patty's Day and lift your glass with us in a toast...

Slainte!

The ASB Happy Hours are a great place to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society have gotten together again and are planning a special children's party for Easter. The Easter Bunny will be there with some friends to provide entertainment for the kids... dancing, balloon animals and the like as well as Hard Rock's tasty breakfast buffet which includes eggs, sausage, bacon, a selection of cheeses & "embotits," fresh fruit, yogurt, breakfast rolls, cereal, milk, juice and coffee .

If you would like to attend just send us an email at adm.....@amersoc.com with the names and ages of your kids and you will receive an email confirmation.

Payment will be made at the Hard Rock Cafe on the day of the event, so get there early so you don't have to wait too long in line!
Children under 2 years old are free with a paying adult.
Adults 13.95 euros
Children 8.95 euros

See you there!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

How can you make changes in your lifestyle to slow down the aging process and optimize you body’s own regenerative abilities?

How can practices and theories gleaned from Sports Medicine be applied to combat work related stress and anxiety?

The American Society of Barcelona (ASB), the European Professional Women’s Network (EPWN) and ASB sponsors Quirón Hospital Group have developed a health conference to bring you answers to these and other health related questions. Guest speakers for the conference are:
Dr. Ramón Aurell, Assisted Reproduction
Dr. Ana Wang, Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Antoni Tramullas, Sports Medicine

There will be a question and answer session followed by an hour of networking accompanied by drinks and pica pica – so be sure to bring plenty of business cards!

This event has been generously sponsored by the Quirón Hospital Group. All proceeds from this event will be donated to two non-profit organizations: Grup Àgata, a local organization that assists women afflicted with breast cancer and the Fundación Española del Corazón.

Attendees must RSVP by April 27th and pay in advance to reserve a place for this event.

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt to adm.....@amersoc.com and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

Members 10.00 EUR
Nonmembers 15.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Hop on the VinoBus that will take you on a special tour to Emporda, the oldest wine-making region of the Iberian Peninsula. This is where Greeks began vine cultivation 700 years ago.

Itinerary:

Our friendly guides will give you a taste of Emporda's wines and cavas aboard our plush autocar as it travels north toward the French border.

􀁕Peralada, a Medieval town of trade prestige during the Middle Ages, and a visit to the bodegas of Castillo Peralada. Local vintners will tell you all about the winemaking heritage of the area around this historical monument.

􀁕Vilajuiga, visiting Espelt Viticultors, a small family-operated winery located in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

􀁕Roses, for a quick lunch on your own at the beach before continuing down the Costa Brava to Blanes. A visit to the Castillo de Sant Joan and Monasterio El Convent on the promontory provides for spectacular views of the coastline.

Included in the cost of the tour is transportation round-trip from Barcelona via autocar, on-board drinks, wine tasting and winery tour fees.

Spaces are limited. Must RSVP by Friday, May 15, 2009.

Members 45.00 EUR
Nonmembers 60.00 EUR

The American Society, Tertulia Digital and Knowledge Innovation Market have joined forces to create a networking event with guest speakers that focus on internationalizing you business.

For more information please contact Beatriz Londoño at +34 93 268 22 24.

Inscription is free but attendance is limited so please register today at: http://www.tertuliadigital.com/

Join us on Tuesday May 26th...

Click here for more information

We are please to collaborate with Tertulia Digital's upcoming round table discussion on keys to international business expansion for companies operating in Barcelona.

The discussion will be moderated by Xavier Testar, director of the Barcelona Recerca i Innovacio program with speakers Josep Cervera (Barcelona Chamber of Commerce), Victor Horcasitas (our President!), Brian O'Hare (American Chamber of Commerce), Adrian Crouch (Procept Europe), and John Cummins (Innovation Partners).

The interactive discussion will be followed by an informal networking session. The event is FREE!

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE TERTULIA DIGITAL WEBSITE AS THIS IS A LIMITED ATTENDANCE EVENT.
http://www.tertuliadigital.com/

Click here for more information

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Ready for some fun in the sun?

Come to the best American Independence Day celebration in Catalunya! Join us to celebrate the 4th of July on Mar Bella beach this year. We’ll be playing beach volleyball, soccer, and frisbee from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Munchies include a cheeseburger with all the fixins* a side salad, chips, a muffin and three drinks (water, soft drinks, or beer) to quench your thirst. For kids we have a children's menu with a reduced price.
*If you are a vegetarian let us know in advance so we can order a special sandwich just for you!

Bring your towel and an umbrella to stretch out on the sand in between games, and don’t forget the sunscreen! Some limited beach chairs and umbrellas will be available but they'll be taken fast so be prepared for sand and sun.

Members
- 20 EUR for Adults (age 12 & up)
- 10 EUR for Children (up to age 11)

Non-Members
- 25 EUR for Adults (age 12 & up)
- 15 EUR for Children (up to age 11)

Sign up today by sending us an email to adm.....@amersoc.com with the names of those in your party - and ages for the children that will be attending!

NOTE: Anyone showing up at the door who has not registered and paid in advance will have to pay a 5 euro per person administrative fee.

Payment Information:
American Society of Barcelona
Caja de Ingenieros Bank Account Number:
3025 0012 12 1400003696

Planning an event like this is a major undertaking and we need your help. Please sign-up for this event as soon as possible if you know you will be attending. That way we can be certain to have plenty of food, drink and entertainment for everyone.

LOCATION

We will be on the beach immediately next to the Mochima beach bar (with a crab on it) on Mar Bella beach (NOT Nova Mar Bella). The area is located halfway between La Oca restaurant on the beach and the Mar Bella Polideportivo center (large rectangular building on your right).

La Oca restaurant is immediately next to the large circular concrete wheelchair access leading down to the beach.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

By car: take Paseo Garcia Faria (road that runs along the beach) towards the Forum. There are several parking options: (1) The first Mar Bella parking area on your right is for the beach and is free but will likely be full, (2) There is a second parking area at the Mar Bella Polideportivo center and La Oca that is paid but this is often full or closed by the local government (strange but true), so your best bet is (3) immediately after passing the Polideportivo center and after the intersection with Bac de Roda there is a free parking area on your right ... once you enter try to park as far back towards the center of Barcelona as possible (that is take a right after turning into the parking area).

Bicing: There is a Bicing stop next to the wheelchair access ramp, but may be full of bikes.

Metro: The nearest stop is Selva de Mar, about a 15 minute walk.

Buses: Lines 26 or Line 41 run along Paseo Garcia Faria.

Members 20.00 EUR
Nonmembers 25.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Agenda:
- 9:00 – INAUGURATION: Anna Balletbò i Puig, President of the Fundació Internacional Olof Palme (FIOP)
Alexandre Muns Rubiol, Professor of European Integration and International Economic Institutions at l'Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional (UPF)
- 9:30 - IMPLICATIONS OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S FOREIGN POLICY: Alexandre Muns Rubiol, Professor of European Integration and International Economic Institutions at l'Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional (UPF)
- 10:00 - BIOGRAPHY AND PERSONALITY OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Vicente Palacio, Fundación Alternativas, Madrid
- 10:30 - RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND AFRICA: Albert Farré. Center of African Studies – ISCTE, Lisbon
- 11:00 - RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND LATIN AMERICA: Joaquín Roy. Co-Director of the European Union Center of Excellence, Miami-Florida and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at the University of Miami
- 11:30 - THE UNITED STATES AND THE CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Elvira Sánchez, Professor of Contemporary History, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- 12:00 - BREAK
- 12:30 - RELATIONS BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND MOSCOW: Alexandre Muns Rubiol, Professor of European Integration and International Economic Institutions at l'Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional (UPF)
- 13:00 - RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ASIA: Sean Golden, Director of the Center of International and Intercultural Studies at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- 13:00 - TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS AND PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, Speaker to be announced
- 14:00 - QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

This event will be held in Castellano.
Attendance is 30 Euros.

To register for this event please email: area.academica@fiop.net or call: 93 384 51 33

Communication is the common thread that runs throughout the working day and communicating effectively is essential to the success and growth of your business.

While verbal and written communication skills are important, research has shown that nonverbal behaviors make up a large percentage of our daily interpersonal communication. If your nonverbal communication skills aren't effective then it won't matter what you say. So how can you improve?

Join us with special guest speaker Jeffrey Breyer in our next Business Networking Seminar to learn how to: present in public with success, capture the attention of your target audience and use non-verbal communication to your advantage.

Agenda:
-18:30 Registration of guests
-18:50 Welcome and Introduction
-19:00 Workshop: Improving your presentation skills
-19:45 Working in groups and participation.
-20:05 Networking, drinks & snacks
-20:50 Ending (Building closes at 21:00 SHARP!)

Advance reservation and payment is required. IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door. However, please be aware that there will be a 5 EUR surcharge per person and, due to limited seating; we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer; please send a copy of your bank receipt to adm......@amersoc.com and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

Jeffrey Breyer has over 20 years experience designing and directing professional development and instructional programs for corporations, universities and governments in North America, Europe and Asia. He works closely with managers and senior executives on sharpening their communication skills, enabling them to become more dynamic and effective leaders. As an executive coach, he helps individuals and teams discover innovative methods for enhancing performance and achieving objectives.

Currently Jeffrey serves as a professor and the Assistant Director of the full-time MBA program at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. In addition, he continues to work as a professional development consultant in the private sector with Spanish and international companies.

Members 22.00 EUR
Nonmembers 29.00 EUR

Join us to welcome Professor Joaquín Roy to Barcelona. Prof. Roy, who will be speaking at the July 11th conference on US foreign policy organized by the Olof Palme Foundation, will present to the American Society of Barcelona his newest book “Lisbon Fado: The European Union under Reform.”

Joaquín Roy (Lic. Law, University of Barcelona, Ph.D., Georgetown University), Co-Director, European Union Center of Excellence, Miami-Florida, is Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at the University of Miami. He has published over 200 academic articles and reviews, and he is the author, editor, or co-editor of 25 books, among them “The Reconstruction of Central America: the Role of the European Community,” “The Euro and the Dollar in a Globalized Economy,” “Towards the Completion of Europe: Analysis and Perspectives of the New European Union Enlargement” and “The European Union, fifty years after the Treaty of Rome (March 25, 1957): The EU model in the Americas, Asia and Africa.” He has also published over 1,200 columns and essays in newspapers and magazines. Among his awards is the Encomienda of the Order of Merit bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.

Prof. Roy is also President and co-founder of the Spain Study Group (www.spainstudygroup.com), an organization whose sole mission is “the reflection, deep thinking and sharing of basic information and relevant facts, scholarly research and independent opinion on current Spain, its history, and its place in today’s Europe and its relations with the Americas. The tasks of the Group intend to reach beyond stereotypes, superficial analysis, and slanted partisan views.”

There will be drinks and pica pica available at the event. Admission is free but attendees must register in advance on the website of the American Society of Barcelona at www.amersoc.com.

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 0.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Come meet friends old and new! It's free and you can learn about the organization in a fun and friendly environment. Please bring business cards and be sure to ask about joining the ASB!

Don your blinking vest, grab your laser gun, and get ready to play! We'll be celebrating Halloween for both big kids (7-8 years and up) and adults at Alien Zone.

Laser tag is a bit like paintball but safe and no impact. Teams of players compete against one another attacking and defending your base within a 400 square meter indoor labyrinth, complete with ramps, fog, klaxons, flashing lights, and of course lasers.

Alien Zone will be decked out with Halloween decorations – costumes are mandatory! Alien Zone will give a free game prize for the best costume as well as to the best sharpshooter.

The price includes three laser games plus snacks (chips, olives, chips, cake) and one water/soft drink. Additional food and beverage options (including alcohol for adults) are available at extra cost.

Please see Alien Zone's website for transportation options. We encourage carpooling as there should be plenty of parking (you might discuss carpooling options on our Facebook page but PLEASE NOTE you must SIGN UP on our American Society website, not on Facebook, to confirm your spot).

Advance payment required to ensure availability.

CORRECTION: PLEASE NOTE THE DATE FOR THIS EVENT IS NOVEMBER 1, NOT OCTOBER 31.

Dress up in those scary or funny clothes to celebrate Halloween or "Todos Santos" with us!
Kids have a fantastic time with HRC's entertainment. Laughing, dancing and having a good time is STRICTLY REQUIRED. As always, HRC's delicious breakfast fills our tummies while little monsters run around. Sign up NOW to save your spot by sending names and ages of your party to adm......@amersoc.com

Pricing is as follows:

Kids (10 years and under): 9.45 euros
Adults: 14.45 euros
Kids under 2 years old: free

All payment for this event is taken by the Hard Rock Cafe at the door. Just be sure to send your RSVP to adm......@amersoc.com,!

Come meet friends old and new! It's free and you can learn about the organization in a fun and friendly environment. Please bring business cards and be sure to ask about joining the ASB!

We are delighted to invite you to join us at our annual Thanksgiving buffet dinner at Hotel Arts. The chefs are preparing another spectacular Thanksgiving Dinner especially for the American Society. The buffet, with all the traditional dishes and then some, includes:

Soup:
- Celery Root Bisque with Fresh Thyme & Spanish Ham

Salads:
- Smoked Chicken with Sautéed Apples, Raisins & Sour Cream Dressing
- Mixed Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Pine Nuts & Maple Roasted Pears
- Marinated Beets, Fennel, Watercress & Blue Cheese
- Wild Rice & Scallops, Chanterelle Vinaigrette & Arugula

Main Course:
- Slow Roasted Whole Turkey with Traditional Herb Au Jus Gravy
- Cranberry Quince Compote with Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, Chestnut & Sage
- Bourbon & Honey Glazed Ham with Apricots
- Asparagus with Green Onions and Herb Roasted Yams
- Polenta Corn Cakes with Wild Mushroom Pan Roast

Dessert:
- Pumpkin cheesecake
- Warm Apple Cobbler with Rum Raisin Ice Cream
- Degustation of Sweets & Chocolates

Drinks:
- Vino blanco Viña Oropéndola
- Vino Tinto Sembro
- Cava Castell de Perelada, Brut Reserva
- Mineral water
- Selection of juices & sodas
- Coffee and tea

We’ll be having another Thanksgiving raffle and first prize is the traditional holiday “lote” complete with Spanish cured ham, wine, cava, whiskey, chorizo, cheese, panettone, turron and more! So don't forget to buy your tickets!

Since seating is limited on this very special occasion, advance registration and payment is required, so if you haven't already signed up, please do so today!

IF there is available seating, the American Society is prepared to accept cash payment at the door for a 5 EUR administrative surcharge per person but please be aware that, due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee you a place without advance payment. Last year this Thanksgiving Dinner sold out and, unfortunately, we had to turn people away at the door – the last thing we want to do on such a special occasion!

Pricing for the event is as follows:
Members: 55 euros
Non-Members: 65 euros
Children (aged 6 to 17): 29 euros
Children under 6: free

We look forward to sharing another special Thanksgiving dinner with you!

Come on out and celebrate the festive season with us at our Holiday Happy Hour.

We're getting together for our monthly gathering a little earlier than usual in December to toast the holiday season at our regular Happy Hour venue - only we're adding a little something extra. We will have a raffle where the lucky winner gets to take home one of two holiday “lotes” - the traditional Christmas basket filled with goodies. The grand prize includes wine, cava, pate, cheese, turron, chocolates and more! The second prize basket includes wine, cava, whiskey, cheese, turron, truffles, marzipan, cookies and more!

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for only 2 euros each so bring some cash and don’t miss your chance to win a Christmas basket stocked with goodies!

We'll also be having a game of "Dirty Santa" (it's not what you think!) which is a fun gift-swapping game that is also known as the "Yankee Swap" or "White Elephant."
To play "Dirty Santa" you just need to bring an inexpensive gift:
- The gift should be valued at about 10 euros (no more than that).
- The gift can be something someone would actually want or use, or it can be a fun/silly gift.
- The gift should be wrapped or in an envelope before arriving to the party and it should NOT have your name on it. (Anonymity is what makes it fun!)
Gift hints: Some fun & silly gifts that liven up the game are fruitcakes, ugly socks, gag hats and loud ties. Popular gifts include wine, candy, CDs, gift certificates and books.

As for our normal Happy Hour events there is no need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome. We'd love to have you join us!

Have you been naughty or nice? The ASB is making a list and checking it twice. Will you be there to enjoy a holiday breakfast and see the smiling faces of kids excited by Santa and his helpers?

Come deck the halls with us! Make out your Christmas list, Santa is coming to town!

The Hard Rock Cafe and the American Society are getting together again for another fun Breakfast with Santa!!!

There will be a yummy breakfast buffet of eggs, bacon, toast with jam, cereal, milk, juice, pastries, etc. for just €14.45 for adults and €9.45 for kids. No need to pay in advance for this event, payment will be taken at the door.

There will be live entertainment, singing and playing with Santa Claus & his friends!!!

If you would like to attend, please send an email to adm......@amersoc.com to RSVP with names (and kids ages) in your party.

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Come out and watch the Super Bowl with us!

We're not holding an official ASB Super Bowl party but a bunch of us are getting together at Fahrenheit 131 to watch the Colts vs. the Saints at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Florida for Super Bowl XLIV!!!

The big game starts at 6:00pm EST so we’ll be gathering at around 12:30am (Yes - that's actually on Monday morning in our time zone so take a nap so you can join us for the fun!). This year’s halftime headliner is The Who!

There are several plasma TVs as well as a big screen (103 inches) to watch the game. There will be “game style” food available for purchase such as hamburgers, chicken wings, nachos and the like. You can enter either (a) with no entry fee and pay as you go or (b) pay 10 EUR which will include two drinks and a burger/hotdog.

Time: 12:30am (Sunday night/Monday Morning)
Entry choice of :
- no cover and pay as you go, or
- pay 10 euros and get 2 beers & a hot dog or burger

Come on out – it’s only once a year!

If you have any questions drop us a line at ad......@amersoc.com

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

We are not accepting any more reservations for this event. If you have not already made payment arrangements with the American Society (deadline was March 18) then your reservation had not been completed and you have been moved to the waiting list.

Please contact ad......@amersoc.com, tel. 933.684.689, or mob. 600.586.675 if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Ready to stuff yourself with those irresistible grilled calçots?

We will be heartily celebrating this month one of our favorite annual Catalan traditions – the Calçotada! We all had a wonderful time last year with a cultural visit to an olive oil museum located on the site of a 13th century farmhouse in Les Borges Blanques followed by the traditional feast.

This year we are headed to the lovely medieval village of Montblanc…

We start off our day trip by meeting in front of the Hard Rock Cafe on Plaza Catalunya at 9:30am where we will hop on a private coach. Don’t be late!

We will be visiting the Clos Montblanc Bodegas - the largest producer in the DO Conca de Barbera. Once a co-operative, the bodega was bought some years ago by one of its members. They still buy the bulk of their grapes but they also own some vineyards from which they produce their top Cuvees. The tour of the wine making facilities will then be topped off with a wine tasting – of course!

After touring the bodega & being temped with their wines there will be time to visit the wine shop before heading off to lunch at El Molí de Mallol which is situated on the site of a 19th century water-run gypsum mill.

Included in the cost of the trip are:
- transportation by private coach
- entry fee and guided tour of Clos Montblanc Bodegas
- wine tasting
- the delicious calçotada feast
- A special gift of Clos Montblanc wine for each attendee!

Lunch includes:
wine - Clos Montblanc Xipella
mineral water
lots of calçots with romsecue sauce
escudella de payès
white beans
paradilla de carne which includes:
- lamb
- longaniza de Montblanc
- butiffara negra
- as well as grilled artichokes & tomatoes
crema catalana
Cava Portell Brut Nature

Once we’ve had our fill we’ll hop back on our private coach and head home; we expect to arrive again in Barcelona between 18:00 and 19:00. As has become tradition, we will be entertained on the bus ride home by our President, Victor Horcasitas, whose singing and dancing has become famous for its entertainment value…

We do have limited availability for this event so sign up today! Attendees must register by March 18. Also, please remember that advance payment is required to reserve your seat.

Payment can be made to the American Society by bank transfer or deposit; please send a copy of your bank receipt to ad......@amersoc.com and you will receive confirmation of your reservation.

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Ready to explore Catalunya’s hidden treasures?

We’ve planned a hike to do just that! Rain or shine we’ll be meeting at 9:00am at the Sagalés bus stop at the intersection of Pg. Sant Joan & c/de la Diputació and head out to Sant Feliu de Codines where our hike begins.

HIKE SCHEDULE:
• 9:00 – Meet at bus stop, Pg. Sant Joan*
• 9:30 – 10:40 Bus ride to Sant Feliu
• 10:45 – 13:45 Hike to Sant Miquel (6.7 km/2.5 - 3 hours)
• 13:45 – 16:30 Lunch & visit Sant Miquel del Fai (2.75 hours)
• 16:30 – 19:30 Hike from Sant Miquel to Sant Feliu (5.9 km/2.5 - 3 hours)
• 19:45 – 20:55 Bus from Sant Miquel to Barcelona
*We are meeting at 9:00am at the stop because this is an immensely popular destination and the bus fills up fast. If you don’t get there early enough it is quite likely you won’t get a seat!

TRAIL TECHNICAL DATA:
• Trail Type: Circular
• Technical rating: EASY
• Condition required: MODERATE
• Distance: 12.5km/7.8 miles
• Estimated Duration: 4-6 hours
• Highest Point: 630 m
• Lowest Point: 276 m

The ASB is not collecting fees for this event so bring cash to pay as you go. The bus ride is 3.90 euros each way and the entry ticket to Sant Miquel is 8.00 euros. Also, you might want to have a bit of cash on hand to buy drinks or snacks once we arrive at the Abbey. If you plan to attend please sign up in advance by clicking on the “sign up” link below.

WHAT TO BRING:
• water – bottles can be refilled at the Abbey
• lunch & snacks – there will be NO opportunity to purchase food in the village before leaving
• cash – for bus & entry ticket to the Abbey
• sunscreen – or you will get sunburned
• hat – same reason
• sunglasses
• light jacket/rain jacket - as the weather can change in a moment
• hiking boots
• hiking poles
• band-aids (in case of blisters)
• camera

HIKE DESCRIPTION:
The first leg of our hike is 6.69 km long. It starts out on a paved country road which becomes a wider dirt trail that winds around the foot of a bluff and leads us to the Tenes River Valley. At about 5 km we cross the Tenes River and walk along its banks before ascending to Sant Miquel. This last little bit before arriving at the Abbey is a 150 m. climb over a distance of about 1 km. of narrow, rocky trail.

Our lunch spot will be the Medieval Abbey of Sant Miquel del Fai - the only Romanesque chapel in Catalonia to have been built inside a grotto. The Abbey is tucked into the valley’s edge where the Tenes River Waterfall tumbles over 100 meters to valley’s floor. The complex includes the 15th cen. gothic-style Priory House, the 10th cen. Chapel of Sant Miquel and the 10th cen. Sant Martí hermitage. A flight of stairs leads below to the Cave of Sant Miquel, where the mineral deposits have formed stalagmites and stalactites and further along another set of caves can be explored. Additionally, there is a small museum with fossils from the area, a picnic area and a small café where bocadillos can be purchased if you need to supplement your lunch. There are restroom facilities available and a gift shop at the exit where ice cream bars will tempt you before leaving for the rest of the hike…

For the return to Sant Feliu (5.96 km.) we pick up the GR5 which follows the local road briefly before plunging into dense vegetation and leads us up even higher. Our path is at its narrowest on this section of our hike and it is on this stretch that we will reach our highest point at 630 meters as we walk along the valley’s ridge. Before you know it we will be back in Sant Feliu!

This is a great hike in a beautiful location - to see a screen shot of the route just go to the File Center (on the resources menu above). Once you have signed up for the event we’ll email you the Google Earth file with the trail details.

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 0.00 EUR

The Bad Golfers Club is for cool people who are terrible at golf but who want to learn to play better, while enjoying the friendship and comradeship of fellow ASB members. We will meet an hour before to practice at the driving range and have some drinks (as an excuse for our poor playing levels, of course!). Cost is free to members plus approx 20 EUR for greens fees. Nonmember pay 5 EUR for organization. Availability is quite limited so please sign up now!

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 5.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Ready to hit the trails?

We’ve planned another beautiful a hike in the Montseny Natural Park! Rain or shine we’ll be meeting at 9:15am in front of the Sant Andreu Arenal train station at the intersection of Pg. de Fabra i Puig and Av. Meridiana (L1 metro stop Fabra i Puig).

HIKE SCHEDULE:
• 9:15-> Meet in front of train station Sant Andreu Arenal
• 9:15-9:35-> Purchase train tickets
• 9:44-10:45-> Train from Sant Andreu Arenal to Sant Marti de Centelles station (stop for Aiguafreda)
• 10:45-15:00-> Hike to Masia Bellver [13k]
• 15:00-16:00-> Lunch
• 16:00-17:00-> Hike Turo Tagamanent & visit Santa Maria ruins [1k]
• 17:00-19:30-> Hike back to Aiguafreda [6k]
• 20:00-21:00-> Train from Sant Marti de Centelles to Barcelona

TRAIL TECHNICAL DATA:
• Trail Type: Circular
• Condition required: GOOD
• Distance: 20k/12.4 miles
• Highest Point: 1158 m
• Lowest Point: 350 m

This is a pay-as-you-go event so don't forget to bring cash. This event is free for members and the ASB is collecting only 3 euros per person for non-members to help defray the cost of scouting the trails and organizing the hike. The train ticket is 8 euros round-trip. Also, you might want to have a bit of extra cash on hand to buy drinks or snacks once we arrive at Aiguafreda. If you plan to attend please sign up in advance by clicking on the “sign up” link below.

WHAT TO BRING:
• water– bottles can be refilled at Masia Bellver
• lunch & snacks
• cash– for train ticket
• sunscreen– or you will get sunburned
• hat– same reason
• sunglasses
• light jacket/rain jacket- as the weather can change in a moment
• hiking boots
• hiking poles
• band-aids/mole skin (in case of blisters)
• hydro-cortisone (stinging nettles are abundant & waist-high in some areas)
• camera

HIKE DESCRIPTION:
LEG 1: (10:45-15:00) Sant Marti de Centelles -> Masia Bellver [13k; 350m-1158m]
The first leg of our hike is 13k long and follows a wide dirt road that varies from hard-packed earth to loose gravel & stone.
• 0-2k: We begin by crossing the Avenco River & following it a short while before turning toward Tagamanent, this initial segment of the walk is very easy on a wide, well shaded trail. Along this section: 16th century ice wells. [2K; 350m-450m]
• 2k-10k: Our walk begins to climb at a mid-grade incline & continues to climb for 8k. This is the most difficult part of the hike. [8k; 450m-1050m]
• 10k-13k: At about 1050m (10k into the hike) the trail levels out, elevation increases & decreases gradually. Highest point (1158m) is along this segment at the intersection where our trail meets with the GR5. Most of this section has been cleared for pasture and it is in this area where Masia Bellit and Masia l´Agustí are found. Keep an eye out for: wild roses, lavender, thyme & blackberry brambles all in bloom, wild strawberries beginning to fruit and the occasional wild onion & garlic just about to go to seed. [3k; 1050m-1161m]

LUNCH: (15:00-16:00)
We’ll have our picnic lunch on the grounds of the Masia Bellit which offers beautiful views of the Turo Tagamanent, the Cingles de Berti and the plains below.

LEG 2: (16:00-19:30) Masia Bellver -> Sant Marti de Centelles [7k; 1055m–350m]
• 13k-14k: Masia Bellver to Tagamanent ruins. This is where the trail changes from a dirt road to a narrow walking path. The climb from the base of the hill to the top is a somewhat steep & rocky climb of .7k & an increase in elevation of 90m. Rocks are loose- please heed warning signs to be careful of falling rocks! At the summit you will find spectacular 360 views! Wild flowers of many kinds in full bloom carpet the area surrounding the ruins & fill the air with their perfume. Due to the abundance of flowers in this area please take care when walking the narrow paths here not to disturb the many honey bees and bumble bees that fill the air with their buzzing. If you are allergic to bees then we very strongly recommend you do NOT take part in this segment of the hike. [1k; 965m-1055m]
• 14k-20k: Descent of 700m from Tagamanent ruins to Sant Marti de Centelles train station via GR5. The trail is narrow, rocky and uneven and filled with loose stones, tree roots & a number of fallen trees along the way. The path is clearly marked & descends through a dense forest - watch for pinon pines, rosemary and wild roses, lavender, thyme & blackberry brambles all in bloom. [6k; 1055m - 350m]

This hike is longer than the last and requires a good bit of endurance for the 8k climb, but the gorgeous views are well worth it!!! So, don’t forget to sign-up below and put a few energy bars in your backpack!

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 3.00 EUR

Olive culture has ancient roots. Homer called it "liquid gold." In ancient Greece, athletes ritually rubbed it all over their bodies. Its mystical glow illuminated history. Drops of it seeped into the bones of dead saints and martyrs through holes in their tombs…

The ancients were quick to find the remarkable versatility of vinegar. Around 5,000 BC, the Babylonians used it as a preservative and as a condiment, and it was they who began flavoring it with herbs and spices…

But how do you pick a good vinegar or oil?

Join us at Vom Fass to explore first hand the diverse world of these ancient condiments that remain an everyday custom. How? By tasting them of course!

Experts Carlos & Philippe will guide us through the tasting experience of a variety of vinegars and oils in their cute little shop in Gracia. The tasting will be accompanied by a small selection of snacks and water.

Remember to sign up right away – this is a small event with a limited with room for only a select few so save your place today!

This event is free for members, and only 5 EUR for non-members.

Please note: Reservations must be made in advance via the ASB website by clicking on the "Sign up" button below.

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 5.00 EUR

ASB invites members to meet James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office. Before he became President, Carter served two terms as a Georgia State Senator and one as Governor of Georgia, from 1971 to 1975, and was a peanut farmer and naval officer.

Save the date and sign up now! To attend the event You MUST:
- Be a member in good standing
- Sign-up by clicking "Sign-up" below
- AND send your passport or national identification info to ad.....@amersoc.com asap. Details on the event to be posted soon.

Very limited spots available.

Members 0.00 EUR
Nonmembers 0.00 EUR

Get your sunglasses and bathing suits ready - we are getting together to enjoy a relaxed Independence Day with our fellow members. ASB and International Expats will bump, set and spike, starting at 19.00 in honor of our country's 234th birthday!

All you have to do is sign-up and for 5 EUR the ASB will provide 3 cold beverages, volleyball equipment and a spot on the ASB team!

Please bring your own munchies as the ASB will not be providing a meal or snacks.

Members 5.00 EUR
Nonmembers 5.00 EUR

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!

Want to speak English, make new friends or see old friends, meet the Board, or get the latest information on all the new events we are working on? Then come to our monthly Happy Hour. No need to register in advance, just show up, all are welcome!