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Maxine

@mcclelm

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American expat in Brazil

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About me

American

Lives in Belo Horizonte

Speaks English and Portuguese

Registration: 03 May 2009

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Maxine
mcclelm created a thread
9 years ago

MI Special Presentation: Traveling Brazil & S. America (9May-BeloH.)

Minas International is putting on a very special and unique event you won't want to miss if you love to travel! http://i2.wp.com/www.minasinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tourism-Workshop1.png?fit=1024%2C1024 Estacao de Tursimo, ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
9 years ago
eujh

Belo Horizonte by eujh

Hi, Doing the big move from New Zealand to Belo Horizonte April, May 2015. It would be good to meet new people or chat to help me settle in. Dwayne

Maxine

Hello Dwyane, Check out Minas International (MI). MI is organized and operated by volunteers and is a not-for-profit association connecting English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais. We hold over 50 events per year in ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
Cappers

New to Belo Horizonte from London by Cappers

Hi, My name is Anthony, I arrived here in BH last week and am hoping to stay here for the foreseeable future. I'm currently learning Portuguese via duolingo and looking for courses or a private teacher, however my Portuguese is poor right now ...

Maxine

Hi Anthony, Tomorrow night is the Minas International* Trivia Night at Bar do John. Always crowded, always fun and always in English. It is held more or less on a bi-monthly basis. To get more details and register you can CLICK HERE. ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
IndiaYasmein

Hello Expat Blog!!! by IndiaYasmein

Hello... Truth be told I've been in Belo Horizonte for about 3 months now and I'm looking work to start off with. I am here on a tourist visa but hope to find a company to work for that will sponsor a work visa. I'm still adjusting and ...

Maxine

Hello India, Welcome to BH! I would suggest checking out the not for profit organization Minas International to meet globally minded Brazilians and foreigners. MI connects English speakers, living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jenniferlv

Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv

Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...

Maxine

Hi Elodie, Minas International* has an international Playgroup that meets at least once a month at different locations. This month they are going to meet on Thursday, 29 May at 10:00 in Belvedere. If you are interested in joining them this week ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
mcclelm

EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas! by mcclelm

A TASTE OF MINAS http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. We’ve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ...

Maxine

Hi William, One of these days we'll have an event so enticing you'll find come on over to Minas! I can tell you that this one, A Taste of Minas, is going to be great! This speaker has given architectural walking tours for Minas International in ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm created a thread
10 years ago

EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas!

A TASTE OF MINAS http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. We’ve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jenniferlv

Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv

Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...

Maxine

Hi Jen, Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Minas International, a not for profit organization that connects English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais, is just starting a Playgroup for new parents. News will be ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
mcclelm

Lunch Bunch! Fri, 14 Mar. 12:00-13:00-Meet new people / Speak English by mcclelm

Every month, join Minas International for lunch and conversation. Location varies each month. This is a social group and it’s open to everyone. No registration required! Just look for the MI group. MI Lunch Bunch 2nd FRIDAY of every month 12:00 to ...

Maxine

That's great Renata. Looking like a great (and large!) group of people this month. Read More

Maxine
mcclelm created a thread
10 years ago

Lunch Bunch! Fri, 14 Mar. 12:00-13:00-Meet new people / Speak English

Every month, join Minas International for lunch and conversation. Location varies each month. This is a social group and it’s open to everyone. No registration required! Just look for the MI group. MI Lunch Bunch 2nd FRIDAY of every month 12:00 to ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
mcclelm

Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM by mcclelm

Don’t Miss Out On The Fun! http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Trivia-Night-25FEB14-squar.png Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! We have compiled a set ...

Maxine

We hope you can make it some time! Trivia Night is always well attended. It is just a heck of a good time!!! I'll try to remember to post some photos. Read More

Maxine
mcclelm created a thread
10 years ago

Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM

Don’t Miss Out On The Fun! http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Trivia-Night-25FEB14-squar.png Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! We have compiled a set ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
10 years ago
mcclelm

EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas by mcclelm

This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ...

Maxine

If you want to meet English speakers, learn something new and have a chance to build your network. This is the event to be at tonight. We have over 60 people registered. Still time to join us! Read More

Maxine
mcclelm created a thread
10 years ago

EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas

This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ... Read More

Maxine
mcclelm replied to a thread
11 years ago
mcclelm

TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 29 October (Tuesday) 7:30PM by mcclelm

Minas International is... Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AS THERE IS LIMITED SEATING! CLICK HERE TO ...

Maxine

Hi William!! We had a FANTASTIC time on Tuesday night. Just got the pictures posted on our Facebook page. Go have a look! Minas International Facebook Page Read More