Au Pairs from West Orange, Glen Ridge and Montclair 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 as we were welcomed two 
new Au Pairs to the group this month. Everyone had a great time and a lot of laughs!
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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.
FREE CONCERT AT THE MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
Reginald 5000 and His Band
Friday, July 13
7–8 p.m.
Montclair Art Museum’s Front Lawn
FREE
Enjoy wonderful summer evenings of music, food, and fun for free, sponsored by the Montclair Art Museum and their neighbor Whole Foods Market Montclair. The galleries and The Store at MAM will also have extended hours from 5–8 p.m.
Au Pairs Visit 9-11 Memorial in West Orange
Participants of the Au Pair in America Program in Essex County met recently at the 9-11 Memorial in West Orange. More than 60 women from around the world learned the history of the Eagle Rock Reservation and the 9-11 Memorial site. Additionally, the au pairs were place into teams and challenged to a NYC trivia quiz; the winning team had over 80% of the answers correct! It was fun and informative eveining set against the stunning backdrop of the New York City skyline!
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!
Au Pairs Celebrate Independence Day
July 4th commemorates the signing of the Declaration on Independence by the founding fathers of the United States. The holiday is celebrated throughout the country with parades, fireworks, concerts and barbeques. Shown here is a picture of some of the area Au Pair in America au pairs taking part in the local festivities in Northern New Jersey by enjoying a concert and fireworks together on July1st in Brookdale Park.