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Yearly Archives: 2013
Hostfamily event at the Gillette stadium in Boston area
Last weekend we met with host families and their au pairs at the Foxboro stadium for a tailgating party before the soccer revolution game started.
Many local community counselors from the greater Boston area were present to offer this opportunity for host families to get together to share information. All host families are required to participate in at least one event for hostfamilies as part of being in the aupair exchange program.
All participating community counselors with Blair Weinberg, our Community Relations Manager from Stamford
Some host families brought their aupair to the event and many of them went to the soccer revolution game after the get together
Manuela (left) from Germany who just moved into the Boston area to care for three children in Sharon
Kayaking at the Charles River with the cluster
Getting ready to board the kayaks
Today we went with the aupair cluster for our June cluster meeting kayaking on the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge.
We were lucky with the weather since it was warm, sunny and just a bit breezy.
We enjoyed the beautiful skyline of Boston.
We also celebrated the birthday of Franzi M. from Germany who received today her certificate for finishing her education requirements as an extraordinaire aupair.
Stacey from South Africa and Caren from Namibia just arrived this week in the US to start their year as aupair in the Boston area.
Last instructions on how to deal with the kayak
Please view all pictures at kayaking cluster meeting 2013
Outdoor Music & FREE Movie Friday nights in downtown Boston
Rowes Wharf Sea Grille can be found on the water side of the hotel. The cafe hosts a summer movie series called Music & Movie Fridays, and formerly known as Movies by Moonlight. An outdoor screen is set up on the side of the large gazebo. Restaurant patrons and pedestrians can watch a movie and enjoy the ambience of the waterfront.
See schedule for the movies here: Movies by Moonlight 2013
4’th of July fireworks at the Charles River in Boston
This year maestro Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for Boston’s 40th annual Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by Boston-based insurer Liberty Mutual Group and broadcast on CBS.
Stay Tuned for 2013 Concert & Host information
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will conclude on July 4 with a 21-minute pyrotechnic extravaganza from Rozzi Fireworks, of Loveland, Ohio. This year’s Spectacular keeps alive several of the Boston holiday traditions including the Pops’ now classic Independence Day rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” which features real cannons and the live ringing of area church bells.
And, of course, The Spectacular will be capped off by a magnificent fireworks array that fills the skies above Boston with a stunning exhibition of color and breathtaking pageantry. It is best to arrive early (before noon) if you wish to find a good place to sit.
For details of the events go to : 4’th of July fireworks in Boston
Free Friday movies at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River in Boston this summer
Now a beloved, summertime tradition for New England families, Free Friday Flicks are classic & popular, family-oriented movies shown each Friday night throughout the summer at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade for FREE!
People of all ages flock to the banks of the Charles River with their own chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy these Free movies under the stars.
All movies are shown rain or shine at sundown (approximately 8:30pm). But come early to grab your spot on the lawn…and visit the WBZ Tent for lots of free giveaways, food samples and fun interactive games!
2013 Schedule – What’s Playing This Week?
Friday July 12, Sunset (8:21 pm) – Despicable Me
Friday July 19, Sunset (8:16 pm) – Wreck It Ralph
Friday July 26, Sunset (8:10 pm) – Here Comes The Boom
Friday August 2, Sunset (8:02 pm) – Madagascar 3
Friday August 9, Sunset (7:53 pm) – Rise Of The Guardians
Friday August 16, Sunset (7:43 pm) – Jack The Giant Slayer
Friday August 23, Sunset (7:33 pm) – Oz The Great & Powerful
For more information or cancellation due to weather, call the Free Friday Flicks Hotline: 617-787-7200 or visit wbz.com
It’s getting hot outside: Safety advise for taking care of children during our heatwave
Longer days, lighter nights, and more um, worrying. Yup, it’s summer. And before your kids race out the door, you’re doing all you can to protect them from sun, bugs…head injuries. There’s something about this season that makes kids run faster and play harder. And like everything else parents carefully do to protect their kids – cooking healthy kid food, buckling them into car seats (or shouting out seat belt reminders), summer takes preparation, too. Here’s how you and your aupair can help keep kids safe this season – without feeling like Summer Cop, monitoring the fun right out of their vacation.
Au Pair In America Regional Host Family Event at the Foxboro stadium
On Sunday, June 2, Au Pair in America will host a Tailgate Party/Soccer Game Event at Gillette Stadium*, One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA. Host families and au pairs throughout the entire New England region will be participating in the event.
2:00 p.m. Tailgate Party (Free)
Refreshments will be served, and there will be games, prizes, raffles, and fun surprises!
4:00 p.m. Soccer Game – New England Revolutions vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
(Tickets to the game are $17 and should be purchased by 5/28/13)
Host Families and/or Au Pairs who would like to attend can reserve tickets by sending a check for $17 for each ticket to:
Leeann Keady
8 Haven Road
Medfield MA 02052
Please reserve by 5/28/13 and be sure to include your name and email address to your check or money order.
*Gillette Stadium is the home stadium for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution soccer team. Located in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the facility opened in 2002, replacing Foxboro Stadium. The seating capacity is 68,756, including 6,000 club seats and 87 luxury suites. The stadium is owned and operated by American businessman Robert Kraft, who also owns the Patriots and Revolution.
Direction to the Foxboro stadium and some more info about the stadium.
Meeting at the Vapiano restaurant in Boston downtown
Yesterday we met with many of our cluster at a local downtown restaurant Vapiano for an Italian night together. We had many whose aupair year will come to an end soon in the summer and everybody who has finished all the credits for the education requirement got a certificate to take home. Our Educare aupairs needed to get 12 credits at a college or university and the standart and extraordinaire program requires 6 credits during the first year as an aupair in the US.
Theresa, Anita, Katja, Isabell and Kristina. All from Germany received their certificate last night
Monike from Brazil also received her certificate for fullfilling the requirements of the aupair education program
Judith G from Germany received today her price for winning the third place in the snowman contest.
Enjoying to share information and experiences is part of our cluster meetings
For all pictures please go to : Aupair Italian night at the Vapiano restaurant
Memorial Day on Monday, May 27
At the Boston Common
What do people do?
It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is combined with Jefferson Davis’ Birthday in Mississippi.
Memorial Day has become less of an occasion of remembrance. Many people choose to hold picnics, sports events and family gatherings on this weekend. This day is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events. For the fashion conscious, it is seen as acceptable to wear white clothing, particularly shoes from Memorial Day until Labor Day. However, fewer and fewer people follow this rule and many wear white clothing throughout the year.
Public life
Memorial Day is a federal holiday. All non-essential Government offices are closed, as are schools, businesses and other organizations. Most public transit systems do not run on their regular schedule. Many people see Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to go on a short vacation or visit family or friends. This can cause some congestion on highways and at airports.
Background
Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.
Events for Memorial Day in Boston this weekend: Memorial Day 2013
Crafts ideas with kids for Memorial day: Kids art and crafts