More than 50 Au Pair in America au pairs from New Jersey recently enjoyed a sunset cruise on the Circle Line. The views from the boat towards the Manhattan skyline were fantastic and everyone got great photos of the “Big Apple” and Statue of Liberty. The cruise was a great way to appreciate the awesome architecture of New York while meeting other participants of the Au Pair in America program.
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Au Pairs Visit Broadway!
Despite the cold weather, more than 45 au pairs made the trip to New York yesterday to see the current production of Cinderella. The visit to see the show was one of the monthly cluster meeting activities organized by Community Counselors Anne Alix and her counterpart from Montclair Lois Whipple. The show was a magical rendition of the famous Rogers and Hammerstein production. All of the au pairs enjoyed themselves, and for many, it was there first time seeing live theater in the USA. Bravo Broadway!
Au Pair Celebrate the End of Summer with an Ice Cream Social
Last night, Au Pair in America Au Pairs from Glen Ridge, West Orange, Montclair and Verona gathered to celebrate the end of summer with a classic America treat – an ice cream sundae! Although the weather was not the best, the event was well attended by the au pairs, some of whom had just arrived and some who have been in the USA longer. The evening was a great success and provided these young women with the opportunity to socialize and share stories of their summer fun in New Jersey!
A Wet, but Fun, Concert in Brookdale Park
Au Pairs from the Montclair, Glen Ridge, Verona, and West Orange enjoyed a night out in Brookdale Park recently when they went to see Louis Prima, Jr in perform in concert. Although the weather was rainy at times, everyone enjoyed the big band sounds, and the companionship, of this outdoor concert!
Meeting and Greeting at the September Cluster Meeting
Over 50 young women from around the world, who are all participants in the Au Pair In America cultural exchange program, met recently at the Glen Ridge Community Center. Many of these Au Pairs are newly arrived to New Jersey and were excited to meet the other participants in the program, both new and established, for fun and refreshments. The Au Pairs are living in Glen Ridge, Montclair, Verona, Essex Fells, the Caldwells, and West Orange and will stay one year, providing childcare, taking classes and learning about American life.
Au Pairs Hit the Lanes!
Au Pairs from West Orange, Verona, Glen Ridge and Essex Fells spent a recent afternoon bowling at Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange. For some, it was the first time to try this favorite American pastime, for others, it was a chance to show off their skills. There were many new faces to meet at this Cluster meeting too as we were welcomed three new Au Pairs to the group this month. Everyone had a great time and a lot of laughs!
Au Pairs on Broadway in January!
Au Pairs from the NJG and NJA clusters attended the Broadway show Memphis for their January Cluster meeting. It was a thrill to see this wonderful production, which not only had fantastic music and dancing, but also taught everyone some American history relating to the race relations between Black and White Americans in the South during the 1950’s. Everyone had a great time, in spite of the FREEZING cold temperatures in New York City!