cafe de la leche

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cafe de la leche

This 3 King’s Day come and join us at the first Café de la Leche of the new year, being hosted by Ana Maria Paniagua in her Casa de Campo villa, Riomar #15.

The Cafe de la Leche is a monthly charitable event, a little like a coffee or a tea party held for the ladies of Casa de Campo (although men are occasionally invited), to boost the milk supplies of the Hogar del Niño – which uses the milk to feed the more than 200 babies cared for daily in it’s crib room. Everyone is welcome to attend this great event and it’s totally free – you are just requested to bring some dried/powdered milk, cereals or baby formula to contribute.

Cafe de la Leche of the 3 Kings
When: Friday January 6th, 5pm – 7pm
Where: Riomar #15, Casa de Campo
Contribution: dried/powdered milk, cereals or baby formula

Never been to a Cafe de la Leche? Here’s what to expect:
1.  A light food buffet
2. A selection of drinks/refreshments
3. A nice group of ladies (normally about 50, sometimes more than 100 depending on the season)
4. Dress Code: there isn’t a dress code, but as this is Casa de Campo and everyone likes to dress up, you will find people wearing anything from white jeans and a top/blouse to a pretty day dress and sandals.
5. Mosquitos: The Cafe de la Leche takes place from 5pm to 7pm, which is about sunset and so is when there are most mosquitos about….it’s not a big problem at all, but if like me Mosquitos love to bite you, you might want to have some repellent in your bag!
6. Your contribution: ‘Dried baby milk’ comes in many different brands – don’t worry about which one you get, all different brands are gladly excepted! Just drop you contribution at the door as you go in – you won’t be able to miss the pile of milk at the entrance!
7. Have a good time – even if you don’t know anyone, everyone is very friendly and people generally speak a range of different languages!

christmas cafe de la leche

Cocktails at the Christmas Café de la Leche
Last month’s Christmas Café de la Leche was hosted by Xiomara Menendez in her gorgeous oceanfront Casa de Campo villa – click here for photos!

For photos of previous Cafe de La Leche events, click on the links below:

The ladies of Casa de Campo celebrate a magical Christmas Café de la Leche
Café de la Leche at Central Romana’s new “Centro Médico”

Cafe de la Leche Oct 2011: Coffee and Champagne at the Azimut Café, Marina Casa de Campo!

A wonderful Cafe de la Leche with Anna Cosulich: September 2011

A Nautical Cafe de la Leche at La Casita!

Casa de Campo Cafe de la Leche: July 2011

Hilarious Hats at the Cafe de la Leche: June 2011

Cafe de La Leche: May 2011
Cafe de la Leche: April 2011
Cafe de la Leche: March 2011
A Victory-ious Cafe de La Leche: February 2011
The first Cafe de la Leche of the new year: January 2011
Christmas Cafe de la Leche: December 2010

Cafe de La Leche: Oct 2010
Cafe de La Leche: Sept 2010
Cafe de La Leche: August 2010
Cafe de La Leche: July 2010
Cafe de La Leche June 2010: shopping galore!
Cafe de La Leche May 7th, 2010: Chinese Food and Nespresso drinks – YUM!
Cafe de La Leche: April 2010
Cafe de La Leche: March 2010
Cafe de La Leche: February 2010
The first Cafe de La Leche of the New Year: Jan ‘10
Christmas Cafe de La Leche, Dec 2009 – more great photos!
Christmas Cafe de La Leche – Dec 2009
Cafe de La Leche – Nov 2009
Cafe de La Leche – Oct 2009
Cafe de la Leche and Bazaar – Friday 04 of September 2009
Cygalle’s Healing Spa hosts Cafe de La Leche and celebrates launch of new Hogar del Niño Website
Cafe de la Leche – June 2009
Cafe de la Leche – May 2009
Cafe de la Leche – April 2009
Cafe de La Leche Marzo 2009