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International Student & Scholar Services - YWCA

             YWCA Calendar           

Centre Schedule Fall Semester 2008

9:30 am-Noon

University YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way

August 28 OPENING DAY

Welcome to Berkeley! Information about English classes, public libraries, adult education classes, transportation, recreation and more will be available. Come, meet new friends and ask questions.

September 4 BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

USA -Small group discussion about your community here. We will have information about the University Campus, University YWCA, and English in Action, the Section Club of the University, the International House and more. Bring your questions.

September 11 LET’S GET ACQUAINTED!

Please introduce yourself and tell a little about your life.

September 18 BALLROOM DANCING

Enjoy learning basic steps of Cha Cha, Swing, Tango Salsa and more, taught by YWCA Ballroom Dance Instructor and Fitness Director, Charlene Van Ness

September 25 CALIFORNIA OUTDOORS: PICNIC AND CAMPING; PLACES TO GO IN THE BAY AREA

Let us share ideas about foods typical of your country to be eaten away from home. If you like, bring something to be tasted.

October 2 FALL MIGRATION

Birds, butterflies and even whales move south for the winter. Learn about some good places to observe our winter visitors.

October 9 POTATO DAY

There are many interesting and delicious uses for this versatile vegetable. Please share a favorite recipe with us.

October 16 THE 2008 ELECTION

On November 4 voters will decide many important issues. We will have information about candidates and topics.

October 23 AMERICAN BRUNCH

We will combine breakfast and lunch for a leisurely meal.

OCTOBER 30 HALLOWEEN

October 31 is a favorite American holiday. Come to the Centre today in a costume! Learn about the origin of Halloween and “trick or treating”. Carve a jack o lantern or make a mask.

November 6 OPEN PROGRAM

November 13 MUSIC ARTS AND CRAFTS

November 20 THANKSGIVING

A traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner includes turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Learn to prepare these foods and have a taste.

November 27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – CENTRE CLOSED

December 4 WINTER HOLIDAY CUSTOMS, FOODS AND MUSIC

Please share your holiday traditions, crafts and foods.

December 11 CENTRE TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO

We will meet at the Berkeley Bart Station to visit stores decorated for the holidays. More information will be given at the Centre after Thanksgiving

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THE CENTRE OPENS JANUARY 15, 2009

SPECIAL EVENT!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY AT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
For families spending their first holiday season at the University -join us at 2-4pm.

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The Centre
University YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94720


Welcome Huan ying Karibu Welkom Aang Selam Fesapshi a’DERABEMabuhay

mayad-ayad nga pag-abot
Marhaban Bemvindobenvinguda Isten Hozta!
……Djirri-nyurra Irashaimasu Ali Foon ying Dobro dosli
…..Velkomen Wilkemen Swaagat Aloha mai…… Bruchim haba’ot’ Benvenuto Irashaimasu Kalibu Witajcie BIENVENIDO marsha wooghiil Willkommen Hwan-Yong Shalom

 

Sponsored by the University Section Club, Inc.,
International Student and Scholar Committee
U.C.BERKELEY


We welcome you to the University, to Berkeley and to the Centre. We are a group of faculty wives and community women who are dedicated to helping you adjust to a new environment and to make your stay easy and comfortable.

The Centre meets weekly on Thursday mornings each semester from 9:30am to noon at the University YWCA at 2600 Bancroft Way. You have an opportunity to visit with other foreign visitors and volunteers of the Centre. At 10:15am we feature a special program. Following the program there is time to socialize and make friends. Special field trips to points of interest are offered during the year, as well as small discussion groups.

We encourage parents to bring their young children. You can meet other parents at our children’s play area. Parents are responsible for their own children. Coffee, tea and other refreshments are offered each week. Since the Centre is organized and staffed entirely by volunteers, we encourage you to volunteer in any of the many areas that create a successful Centre.

We recognize that this is a busy time for you and that settling down in a new place has its difficulties. You may have questions ranging from where to shop for special foods to how and where to send your kids to school. You may want to improve on languages or find some new activities. We are here as a resource for you to support you through your visit and to help you enjoy some of the cultural and recreational resources in Berkeley and California. Do join us. We look forward to meeting you.


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us (please put one of our names in the subject line):  usectionclub@berkeley.edu

Grace Kobayashi
Marjorie Sauer
Judy Gordon
Heike Feltes
Sylvia Rock