On Sunday, July 14th Long Island Au Pairs gathered at Community Counselor, Cindy Garruba’s beach house for the annual Water & Summer Safety Meeting. Safe tips on watching children and themselves at pools and the beach was discussed. Also covered was preventing sunburn by using sunscreen, avoiding high sun times of day and proper clothing. They au pairs learned how to recognize poison ivy, preventing exposure, what to do if exposed and the care for the rash. Cindy explained Lyme disease, the difference between a deer and dog tick, the bull’s eye rash, care and treatment.
The au pairs enjoyed time on the beach, each other’s company and even had a yoga class.
We said good byes to au pairs who are heading home soon, and welcomed new au pairs! 
Everyone enjoyed an all American dessert in celebration of Flag Day, June 14th! Strawberries and blueberries fresh from the farm stand, whipped cream and pastry shells! Yummy!
On Sunday, June 8th the Suffolk County, LI Au Pairs had a cluster meeting at their Community Counselor, Cindy Garruba’s beach house on the beautiful North Fork of Long Island. They spent time enjoying the summer weather, even a few took dips in the chilly Long Island Sound! Everyone got to know each other a little better, many new au pairs meeting current au pairs for the first time! 
Presentation of awards and certificates followed the safety lesson. Cindy is presenting Justine Probst, German au pair, with a Global Awareness recognition certificate. Justine did a lesson on German culture in her host child’s second grade classroom. A wonderful way for children to learn first hand about another culture!
