 Saturday, DECEMBER 10, 2022
MEET AT 5:30 PM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE AFC WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS CHRISTMAS PARTY? Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in America. Come to the Christmas Party to learn about some of the traditions associated with Christmas...
SO IF YOU ARE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 - THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THAN ATTENDING THE ISI CHRISTMAS PARTY. EVEN IF YOU HAVE AN EXAM ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY, THIS WILL BE A REFRESHMENT FOR YOU!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! IS THERE AN INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OR SOMEONE IN YOUR DEPARTMENT WHO MIGHT FEEL LONELY WITH MANY PEOPLE GONE FROM THE GROUNDS? INVITE HIM/HER TO COME TO THE PARTY WITH YOU! SEE YOU AT AFC PARKING LOT AT 5:30 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 10!!! Everyone, please bring a flashlight AND WARM CLOTHES. That will be helpful during our OUTDOOR caroling fun! RETURNING FRIENDS: Please come to the AFC Parking lot to help with rides since we are expecting lots of people. Then you can drive to the Newmans' house. Directions will be given out at the AFC parking lot. Let’s hike Sharp Top Trail on Sunday, October 23! We’ll arrive at the top AT SUNSET at THE PEAK of the fall colors!  You are invited to a fall-colors sunset hike with a 360-degree view. The vistas at the top are spectacular and as good as any in Virginia. This trail is moderate to strenuous. Actual hiking time is 2.5-3.0 hours, and this includes 3.3-miles (5.3 km) with a 1,253 ft (382 meters) gain in elevation. This will be real hiking!
Meet at UVA's Aquatic Fitness Center at 12:30 PM Get back to UVA around 9:30 PM REGISTER HERE What to Bring: Bottled water, snacks, warm layered clothing (it tends to be windy and colder in the mountains). Feel free to invite other international students or scholar friends.  This is the perfect weekend for apple picking, and because this is the height of the peak season, Carter Mountain is requiring $8 entrance tickets. Crowds will be limited, and we will be able to enjoy a peaceful setting. Please go to the following page to purchase a ticket for yourself: Ticketed Entry for Fall Weekends at Carter Mountain Orchard Details:
Meet at UVA's Aquatic Fitness Center at 1:00 PM on Saturday. We will then drive to Carter Mountain Orchard where you can pick your own apples from big apple trees. Enjoy fresh mountain air and a beautiful view of Charlottesville and the surrounding area. You then purchase the apples you pick - give some away to friends too. What better way to celebrate the Autumn season in Virginia than to get out in the mountains and pick apples!!!! (If you have a car, please let us know, and bring it to help with rides.) Come meet everyone this Saturday at 4:00pm. Be sure to invite any new international students or scholars that you are in contact with so that no one is left out -- it's going to be lots of fun! All international students are invited to an Ice-Cream Reception this Saturday, August 20, in the lovely UVA Gardens. Join us this Saturday for an elegant afternoon of fun!  ISI's Ice-cream Reception in the Gardens August 20, 4 - 6 PM in Garden IX just behind UVA's West Range Cafe (211 McCormick Rd.) Look for signs when you get close! Click here for GPS coordinates Hosted by ISI (International Students, Inc) Historical information about the UVA Gardens Come relax and unwind with us--and meet some other new friends --the ISI family -- any questions? reply to this email or either text or call 434-760-1509 (Patrick)   Enjoy a Delicious Dinner, Live Music, and a lovely atmosphere together at a beautiful American home with mountains in the background!  We are excited about starting the new school year. All UVA International students are invited to The WELCOME PICNIC Saturday, August 27 at 4:30 PM There are multiple pickup locations for the picnic PICK-UP LOCATIONS 3:50 PM - The Flats at West Village iOS maps | Google maps 3:50 PM - IRC on Sprigg Ln. in front of Munford House iOS maps | Google maps 4:00 PM - U-Heights bus stop on Colonnade Dr. iOS maps | Google maps 4:00 PM - UVA's Aquatic Fitness Center 4:10 PM - Copeley Rd. next to JPJ Arena Parking Lot iOS maps | Google maps 4:10 PM - Eagles Landing Clubhouse iOS maps | Google maps If you can’t get to one of these pickup locations, please let us know by Thursday, August 25. Send your phone number and pickup location. and then a short drive to a lovely home in the country. If you plan to drive yourself, please reply to let us know. Maybe you can help transport other students and scholars? This picnic is for all international students and scholars at UVA. Students from around the world can come to ISI Activities and meet other students. Friendships are formed that can last throughout your time at UVA. Local American volunteers interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!  WHAT WILL GO ON AT THE WELCOME PICNIC?
Any questions or ideas??? Just reply to this email Go to our website: isivirginia.com or contact: info@isivirginia.com or Patrick at 434-760-1509 CARPOOLING: Let's save gas and conserve parking spaces by sharing rides together. We will have a bus and van available at the Student Activities Building, but if you have a car, please be ready to drive it if it is needed. Drivers, please meet at the UVA’s clock tower in front of the Aquatic & fitness center at 4 pm, and we will have directions and the address available from there. Reply to let us know you will drive. If you already have a car-full, please reply to this email, and we can send you directions. |
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