Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 14th to Sunday, May 20th or also known as timeshare week 19.

The shoutout for this week goes to all the Moms. Without you guys, nothing will be possible. I want to thank my Mom for everything she’s done for me and also all of the Moms who may be listening to this podcast. One Mom in particular that I want to thank is Ann Fontaine. Maggie dubs her the “Aruba Mom”. She’s from New England but has a home in Aruba that we love to visit. Listen to her episode on One Happy Podcast.

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As for the happenings going on this week, we are entering the low season so there is a lull with regards to the events.

FOOD

A Taste of Aruba

When: 15 May / 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/161420891202347/

Aquarius will take you back in time with stories, local handcrafted arts and recipes. Celebrate our Island’s rich multicultural history with locally inspired buffet.

Aquarius will serve a local buffet for just $39 including a BALASHI BEER or Chill Beer. Specials on Cocktails such as; ‘Barbulet’, ‘Aruba Ariba’ , ‘Chuchubi Carnaval’ and ‘Yuwana Loco’. Discover Aruba through unique flavors!

Join us every Tuesday Night for this special local event with Live entertainment. For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators in the lobby area.

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Private Island

When: 16 May / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/432845837159210/

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s Private Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise…

Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.

Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy’s Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.

For more information or reservation, please contact one of our navigators at 5236115

LIFESTYLE

Giro d’Italia LIVE

When: 15-20 May / 7:00 am – 12:00 nn

Where: Café the Plaza (L.G. Smith Boulevard, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/579452312413718/

Join us for the Giro d’Italia at Café the Plaza! Watch one of the world’s biggest cycling races every day LIVE from May 4 till May 27.

SOUL & Mantra Singing on the Beach

When: 15 May / 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: Eagle Beach
Hosted by: Gea Sougé Life Coaching

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/215126155737249/

For quite some time I have had the honor to participate in the sound meditation, voice liberation workshops and choir of Jan-Hendrik Veenkamp. These evenings always helped me to go home to myself. Very empowering to use my voice authentically. Afterwards my heart and soul are always humming like a hummingbird. In the future I love to invite Jan-Hendrik to organize a Soul Singing retreat in Aruba. But for now I would like to share the mantras and soul songs that I will facilitate intuitively and will share my passion for voice liberation.

Besides my shamanic drum I have some other small instruments but we will mainly use our most powerful instrument being our voices. No need to have singing experience nor do you or your family have to admire your voice. This type of singing is intended to open your heart, go within and find what likes to be heard. It would be wonderful if men would also join these evenings, because it is so beautiful to listen to their timbre.

What to expect? We will be singing meditative but also celebrative depending on the group. Please feel free to try it out, and discover something new about yourself.

UEFA Europa League FINAL

When: 16 May / 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm

Where: Café the Plaza (L.G. Smith Boulevard, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2064955650428398/

Join us Wednesday May 16 at Cafe the Plaza for the UEFA Europa League FINAL between Marseille – Atlético Madrid.

Buti Yoga Glow

When: 20 May / 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Hosted by: Aruba Dance Studios

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/518178001917644/

To all beautiful Women and little women come and join Gladys M. Duarte.

You will need is your yoga mat, a small towel and bottle of water …

Gladys M. Duarte will break down for you the basics of Buti Yoga

More info and details to follow soon, start reserving your spot today!

For any questions contact 737 7078 or 5922166

Color Run!

When: 20 May / 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Fisherman’s Hut (Palm Beach, 00297 Noord)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/424642154624290/

The Key Club of the International School of Aruba in collaboration with the PTA is hosting a Color Run on Sunday, May 20th, 2018. Color Run is a fun untimed run/walk where the participants are showered with color powder.

All the proceeds from the event will be donated to Stichting Ambiente Feliz in order to improve their entertainment area for the clients. To get to know the wonderful people of Ambiente Feliz, please visit their Facebook page. The students of Key Club have been visiting the center once a month and organizing fun events for the clients.

The Color Run will start at 4 P.M. at the Fisherman’s hut. The cost to participate is 15 florins per person. Delicious fruits and a cool t-shirt are included in the entry fee.

Please go to the Main Office of the International School of Aruba or to Bestial Pet House to register Registration closes April 26th!.

ENTERTAINMENT

What goes on at MooMba Beach?
Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Monday, 14 May from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm:
C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/184981868733145/

Join us for an evening with C-Zar live on stage. C-Zar has a wonderful, unusual, voice which will keep you spellbound. Come and toast with us to another beautiful night in Aruba.

Wednesday, 16 May from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm:
Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406161896149061/

Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time!

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 15 May / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August)

Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/

Tickets: http://www.masterofthemind.com/

Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice.

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant

(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)

Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/

– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

7 Club Lounge Bar

(Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/7arubacom/

– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 7:00 – 2:00 am

Barney’s Restaurant
(Palm Beach, Noord 21A, Aruba)

Website: https://barneysaruba.com/

– Karaoke Nights every Fridays, starting at 10:00 pm

The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant

(Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/

– Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar

(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)

Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/

– Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

Soprano’s Piano Bar

(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)

Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/

– Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm

There are cruise schedules for only one day this week so it really is the ideal time to be in Aruba.

There are a couple of important news items this week which includes a tragedy in Palm Beach and an island-wide power outage.

If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

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