Breast cancer survivor and Rotarian Mick Verhoogen has started a Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna Pink Ribbon Committee to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of regular check-ups. Working together with Gouna Technical Nursing Institute, the first breast cancer awareness event was held on Friday 27th May at 3 pm at El Gouna Church. This event was aimed at the Arabic speaking women in the community of El Bustan in El Gouna. Around 75 women attended and were welcomed by Pink Ribbon Committee member Asmaa Mousa who spoke about the role of Rotary in the community. A slide show presentation was given next by Ms Heba Boshra from GTNI, an experienced Egyptian nursing faculty member specializing in women and family focuses practice. She talked about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to help prevent cancer, and about mammogram and ultra-sound examinations to detect abnormalities in the breast. This was followed by a question and answers session and a demon

The Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna celebrated their first anniversary since their official charter date of 20th April 2015. Meeting at the Golf Club Tower for sunset last Tuesday, the Rotarians and their spouses enjoyed a fabulous five-course dinner at Rotisserie Restaurant with thanks to the Steigenberger Golf Resort. Speeches were given by Club President 2015-16 Sherif Abdel Aziz and Club Founder Dina Nashed congratulating the Rotarians on their successful achievements over the past year. Incoming President 2016-17 Rafeek Ramzy also spoke proudly to members, completing the formalities before welcoming the newest member Raymond Riad with the official Rotary pinning ceremony. The Rotary Club of Red Sea - El Gouna meet every Tuesday at 7.30 pm at El Gouna Library. Georgina Cole   Sergeant at Arms   Rotary Club Red Sea – El Gouna

We hear a new Hair and Beauty Salon just opened: The  Filip Belgian Hair & Beauty Salon, located in Ancient Sands Resort. Owned and run by Belgian national, Filip Vanden Eeden, a hairdresser for more than 25 years. Filip has been continuously trained by the likes of Tony&Guy (London), Wella, Sebastian. Filip is, as well, a makeup artist, nail stylist and certified permanent makeup and piercing artist. The salon performs cutting, brushing, coloring and highlights, manicure and pedicure, facials and makeup, waxing and fatlah, gel nails, wedding and party coiffure. Also many kinds of massages, by 3 specialized masseurs. Moreover an English Botox doctor comes to the salon on appointment for botox & filler treatments and chemical peelings. Opening hours: Every day from 10.00 am till 8.00 pm                            Monday from 12.00 am till 8.00 pm Telephone number :  01144174691 Email :  filip.elgouna@gmail.com Facebook : Hair-and beauty salon Filip

In celebration of International Nurses Day and the remarkable work of nurses around the world, Gouna Technical Nursing Institute (GTNI) is proud to invite you to the Institute  on Saturday 14 th  May 2016, from 2 pm until 4 pm   to attend a free public health assessment clinic, run by GTNI senior nursing students and nursing instructors.   The clinic will be offering checks for diabetes, blood pressure and pulse, height and weight and body mass index, as well as, health education related to healthy eating and asthma management. So join in the celebrations and get a free health check-up while you are there. The GTNI is located behind the El Gouna Hospital, downtown El Gouna

Located by the Gouna School and the Bus Station in the downtown, Andrea, Simon and Sabah have launched a new restaurant named La Cantina. The cuisine at La Cantina combines elements of different culinary traditions. The menu is prepared using a selection of heal thy ingredients combining flavours from the Mediterranean and Oriental culinary cultures. La Cantina brings different recipes in the name of exchanging culinary heritage together with a healthier lifestyle. Visit them for a seated meal or enjoy your food to go.  Address:  Kafr El Gouna, Egypt  Website:  www.facebook.com/lacantinagouna

El Gouna Management has announced the launching of a ONE-STOP-SHOP Call Center. Designed  to fulfill all Residents needs. The new Call Center system is a lot easier, with the option of both English and Arabic languages. The new One-Stop-Shop Call Center for residents, guarantees that requests are documented, processed, and tracked right away, ensuring best service quality. 'Want a pool? We will build it. Minor leak? We will fix it. Daily Maintenance? We will do it. Even if it's a small problem -  IT'S NO PROBLEM' Dial  0   from your landline or  16650   from any handheld device