TAWA organized October Coffee Night in Turquoise Center on October 19. Abigail Aguirre, a young volunteer, presented her homeland, Mexico. She firstly talked about the geography, attaching the races and the tribes leaved in this geography throughout the history. She also compared today’s community with the ones lived there before. Furthermore, she gave information on the present status of Mexico in terms of population, religion and economy, from which all guests had a broad sense of today's Mexico.

Second session of Turkish Cooking Classes was held on October 10. Please click here to read the details and see the photos!

TAWA held its October Ladies' Luncheon on October 3. The guest speaker of the event was Pauline Medrano, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for Dallas City Council District 2. Her presentation was about "2010 Census". She talked about the importance of participating in the census, and how it will affect the budget of local the districts for the following years. She emphasized the importance of informing the local communities about the census in order to promote participation. She further mentioned where these communities can get help regarding the census. Following the speech the guests enjoyed the delicious lunch prepared by the TAWA ladies.

TAWA held September Coffee Night in Turquoise Cultural Center on September, 21 2009 which was the second day of the Ramadan festival.  Aysh Munife Koca presented this festival of Muslims called "Ramadan Bayrami" in terms of the reason for such a celebration after a whole month of fasting, traditional routines for this festival, and spiritual effects of Ramadan on Muslims.

Turkish American Women Association in collaboration with The Gulen Institute and Institute of Interfaith Dialog was held the first Intercultural Friendship and Dialog Dinner on August 27, 2009 at the Turquoise Center. TAWA president gave a presentation about the past activities and future plans of TAWA. Dallas Islamic Center (DIC) member Bilal Sabit introduced their activities and then recite the Athan-Call to prayer before the dinner. Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez and Ellen Pryor-Associate Provost of SMU, gave brief talk about their Turkey Trip experiences with Institute of Interfaith Dialog. Finally, as a represantative of IID and Gulen Institute, Dr. Alp Yaradanakul infomed guests about their activities. TAWA thanks to all of the participants. Please click on "read more" to see pics from the dinner.

On May 21, 2009 TAWA had luncheon with Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). PEO’s mission is: promoting educational opportunities for women. TAWA and PEO have a great understanding of women’s role in the society and the importance of education for women. PEO works with women around the world and support them with scholarships so they can have an education to be successful in life.  (May 21, 2009, Dallas, Texas)

TAWA President Ipek Isikli and Outreach Director Dr. Yasemin Alptekinoglu had an opportunity to meet with 2008 All Round Olympic Champion, Nastia Liukin, and her mother Anna Liukin. The meeting was held at the residence of Mayor of City of Parker, Mr. Joe Cordina and his lovely wife, Patti Cordina.  (May 21, 2009, Dallas, Texas)

TAWA had Mother's Day Celebration Dinner and Award Ceremony which was held on May 10, 2009. Ayse Ozgun-TAWA outreach director- presented the program. Ipek Isikli-TAWA president- gave the awards to the mothers who were nominated by TAWA volunteers. Patricia Capelli shared with us an emotional poem which is written by her daughter. (May 10, 2009, Dallas, Texas)