Author Archives: Beverly Resnick

Au Pair Taxes and Travel Month

Au Pairs who made more than $4000 in their stipend earnings in 2015 owe taxes.   At our meeting today we assisted Au Pairs in filling out and filing their tax returns.   We also had a awesome  presentation from a travel specialist at Trek America.    It was exciting to hear about all the amazing places to visit right here in our own country!get-attachment

St Patrick’s Day

Shamrock-clover-TibbygirlMarch 17 – St. Patrick’s Day –    In New York City, the St Patricks Parade starts at 44th Street at 11 am and is held every March 17th, except when March 17th falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated the day before, Saturday the 16th because of religious observances.
The parade marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the American Irish Historical Society at 83rd and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes around 4:30 – 5:00 pm

 

Qi Gong in Westport

Au Pairs from Westport, Weston and Wilton toured the Westport Historical Society’s at 25 Avery Place and viewed their latest photographic exhibit of historic Westport homes .  Afterward, Director Sue Gold conducted a Qi Gong class, just for us.  Qi Gong means “cultivating the body’s vital energy””; Its  a gentle mind-body exercise that helps improve health and overall well being.  The meditative state of mind through regular practice provides powerful mental and emotional benefits, fostering creativity, improved mood, relaxation and better sleepIMG_1664-300x225-1

Looking for Activities for Valentines Day?

Valentine’s Day is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Children usually exchange cards at school.    Here’s some fun idea’s to celebrate!    Valentines Day Activities

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Holiday Party 2015

A multi-cultural holiday party here in America!    We shared each others holiday foods and traditions.  Surprise games, music and a  fun evening together!getPart-2

Yale University Tour

IMG_1181Ecuador, Poland and the Netherlands along with Mexico, So Africa, Namibia Spain, England, Czech Republic and many more from around the globe enjoyed a fantastic tour of Yale University in New Haven.