Au Pair in America Suffolk County Cluster enjoyed a great Host family day at the Stony Brook Holiday Festival. APIA was a proud sponsor of the event again this year.
Lots of host families and au pairs visited.
Children made ornaments, everyone decorated the APIA International Peace Tree.
Santa arrived on a firetruck to listen to the children’s wishes.
There were carolers, a petting zoo, and a Puppet Parade featuring local legends and spies from the Revolutionary time.
A fun filled day. Over 60 trees are decorated and on display until January 2, 2020. You can vote for your favorite. APIA’s tree in number 111 to the left of the Post Office. Happy Holidays!
Cindy Garruba Local Community Counselor 631-428-7052 cgarruba@aupairinamerica.com
Au Pair in America had a great day at Duck Pond Day in Wading River! It was a beautiful day to spend with neighbors in this charming Suffolk County, Long Island village. Music, food and lots of families had tons of fun.
Au Pairs from our cluster enjoying a social evening of pizza and fellowship at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook this May. We enjoyed a beautiful evening with a perfect sunset on the Long Island Sound. Community Counselor Cindy Garruba brought pizza and water bottles, au pairs shared stories about who they are, vacations taken and planned. It was a wonderful time for all.
On Friday, May 17th Cindy attended the English as a Second Language Graduation from Suffolk County Community College for 3 special au pairs. Host families and friends attended, too, to congratulate them.
Noon from Thailand, Larissa from Brazil and Vanessa from Panama
Viviana from Colombia was an au pair in St. James, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
Viviana arrived to a host family in Virginia in July 2017. Though that match did not work out, she was able to match with a great family in St. James, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY in Sept. She made the most of her time with her host family, her cluster of au pairs and in her community.
Viviana volunteering at Fall Festival in Wading River
She volunteered helping her Community Counselor at a street fair in the fall. Viviana studied English, she plans to be an English teacher in Colombia. Cindy Garruba, her Community Counselor was happy to watch her graduate from the highest ESL Class from Suffolk County Community College!
Viviana graduates highest ESL Level at Suffolk Community CollegeViviana back row 2nd in from the right
Viviana at Cluster International Potluck Holiday Party
Viviana enjoyed many cluster meetings with her au pair friends and was a very active member of the cluster.
Viviana and Cindy at Taco Tuesday
Viviana earns education certificate from Au Pair in America
Cindy wished Viviana well in her next adventure with some resume building tips and they enjoyed Taco Tuesday at a local restaurant.
The basic rule of playground safety: watch the children at all times, particularly near swings, and climbing equipment.
Some playgrounds are on school grounds and should be avoided if the school children are outside playing.
Whenever you go out in warm weather, remember to bring along drinks.
It is important to apply sunscreen, even if it is hazy.
Safety around water is particularly important. A child can drown in just a few inches of water. Whenever you are near water you must never leave a child alone – if the phone rings, take them with you or let it ring! Always stay within arm’s reach when the children are in water.
On Sunday, December 15th the Suffolk County Cluster of Au Pair in America celebrated the holidays at their Community Counselor Cindy Garruba’s home.
We had an international potluck with au pairs preparing food from their countries. It was fun sharing the traditions and food from all over the world!
3 Au Pairs helped out with kids coloring pictures of ducks on the pond and applying APIA tattoos. The tattoos were a big hit with all the kids!
