Welcome Picnic on August 31

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 31 at 4:30 PM 

ENJOY BEING AT A BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN HOME

• Hear live musical performances
• Hear news and information about future ISI events and activities - picnics, sports club, music ensemble, hiking at the peak of the Fall colors, etc. Give us your ideas of what we can do to make this a great year for internationals
• Picnic games like corn hole, hatchet throwing, and spikeball.
• Hear about opportunities with ISI like Bible discussions, hiking, Virginia tours, and traditional holiday meals​
  
• Have a delicious meal - YOU WILL LOVE THE FOOD - provided by local families. Delicious vegetarian dishes included.

This picnic and welcome event are 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 families interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!

HOW TO GET A RIDE FROM UVA TO THE PICNIC
There are multiple PICK-UP LOCATIONS for the picnic--->
Trinity Van

• 4:00 PM - 55 Hancock DriOS maps | Google maps
• ​4:10 PM - U-Heights bus stop on Colonnade Dr. iOS maps | Google maps

Crosslife Van

• 4:00 PM - The Flats at West Village iOS maps |Google maps
• 4:10 PM - Copeley bus stop on Seymour Rd iOS maps | Google maps

Riverstone Bus

• 3:55 PM - Eagles Landing Clubhouse iOS maps | Google maps ​
• 4:05 PM - On the steps of the tall building at 1800 JPA iOS maps | Google maps
• 4:10 PM - IRC on Sprigg Ln. in front of Munford House iOS maps | Google maps
  
  

The Welcome Picnic is a great place to be this weekend. Maybe you know another international student new to Charlottesville who did not get on our email list – invite them to join you at the Picnic.
REMEMBER: WE MEET AT ONE OF THE LOCATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE. WE WILL ENJOY THE FUN, PROGRAM, AND DINNER AND THEN FINISH AT ABOUT 7:15PM.
Any questions or ideas???
Go to our website: isivirginia.com
or contact: [email protected] or Patrick 434-760-1509 or Rajan 434-962-7631

In order to save gas and reduce parking problems, please try to carpool or join one of the buses instead of driving by yourself.

• Parking at Connect Church 2080 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (a shuttle will take you to the picnic. Please call Danie 215-219-8370 if you don't see the shuttle car)
• Picnic Location: The beautiful home of Connie and Dick Sylvester 1730 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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