Maxine
@mcclelm
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Belo Horizonte
Speaks English and Portuguese
Registration: 03 May 2009
Activity
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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. Weve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ...
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
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. Weve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ... Read More
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 ...
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
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 its open to everyone. No registration required! Just look for the MI group. MI Lunch Bunch 2nd FRIDAY of every month 12:00 to ...
That's great Renata. Looking like a great (and large!) group of people this month. Read More
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 its 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
Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM by mcclelm
Dont 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 ...
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
Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM
Dont 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
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 ...
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
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
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 ...
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