Canada Club of the Philippines

In the act of keeping in contact with our homeland (Canada) Aimee located some information on the net of a social group here called the Canada Club of the Philippines. Last week we attended their annual 'meet and greet' of new members, and people who are thinking of becoming members. We arrived at the meeting, had some coffee and pastries and spoke to some really nice people. The only unfortunate thing about them is their name. It shouldn't the Canada Club of the Philippines, it should be The Ladies Club of Canadians in the Philippines. When we arrived we were welcomed by a group of smiling older women. Only women. They were really nice but somehow it's not what I expected in the club. Now I know why the meeting was held in the morning of a week day. All their husbands - pretty much expats working for the Canadian embassy - were off working their day jobs. The ladies apologized to me for the total lack of men and promised when they organize the next activity they will invite their husbands. Silly Canadians ... always apologizing when it's not necessary!