Hi Kerri ... there is a dance class in Ramada, run by Paula. Sorry i don't have the contact number, but when you get here you can ring the hotel and ask about this, I am sure the hotel can direct you to Paula.

There are an international potluck group ... they have over 200 members with nationalities from all over the world, it is run by malaysian lady call Hasnah.

Another one Tuesday Ladies Group ... they meet every other tuesday.

Expatwoman.com have coffee mornitng monthly ...

Buy a marhaba book (from carrefour), it have everything about Doha. I think it would be similar with 'explorer' in UAE.

You can drop me a line in [email protected] if u need to ask anything else.

Take care and all the best.