Spring Luncheon on May 20

The magic of the spring: a fresh bouquet of flowers, herbs, or even branches of leaves, a bouquet of lovely ladies getting together. AAFSW and the Foreign Born Spouses group cordially invite you to welcome the spring season with an enjoyable and delicious luncheon hosted at the residence of one of our members, where attendees…

Meet the AAFSW’s New Book Room Manager: Martine Aya Nakpil

Welcome to AAFSW’s new Book Room Manager, Martine Aya Nakpil! I was born and raised in Burkina-Faso, West Africa, and attended business school there. I am married to Josetito Nakpil, a retired diplomat, and we have three amazing kids. I have traveled and lived with my family in many different countries mainly in the Middle…

Outstanding Program on Pakistani Culture

Many thanks to our awesome host Mrs. Musarat Bozai for hosting a superb Pakistani Program! Around 36 AAFSW members and guests participated in this beautiful cultural event, sponsored by the Foreign-Born Spouses Group. Most of the ladies dressed in traditional clothing from their countries, in a great variety of colors and styles. An authentic Pakistani…

The Senior Living Foundation of the American Foreign Service

The Senior Living Foundation (SLF) of the American Foreign Service seeks to provide support to the retired Foreign Service community – including divorced and surviving spouses – in a variety of ways. In 2015, SLF was contacted by a retired FS employee who was concerned about the care she was receiving in a rehabilitation center….

Change Your Body, Change Your Life: Lose Weight and Keep It Off, April 28

This AAFSW workshop will take place on Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 am in the Capitol Room at Oakwood Apartments, 501 N Roosevelt Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22044. Workshop leader Patricia Linderman has lost 40 pounds and kept it off for more than a year (thus qualifying her for the National Weight Control Registry). Along…