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Westchester Au Pairs Celebrate an American Thanksgiving

On November 19th Au Pairs from five clusters got together to share an amazing dinner and dessert buffet dinner as a prelude to Thanksgiving they would later share with their host

The Dinner Buffet table

The Dessert Buffet

families and friends. Counselors provided four very large and perfectly roasted turkeys along with gravy, apple cider and other beverages. Au Pairs were asked to bring vegetables, salads, other side dishes and desserts and, once again, they outdid themselves with an unbelievable variety of dishes representing their country or favorite food.

To see the entire album of International Thanksgiving Dinner photos, go to http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/slideshow/November%202014%20-%20International%20Thanksgiving%20Dinner

Westchester Au Pairs Celebrate Thanksgiving

December 13, 2013 – 4:27 pm

On November 20th, the Westchester Clusters of Au Pair in America gathered to share an International Thanksgiving dinner. Counselors provided four large roasted turkeys and a variety of beverages and Au Pairs contributed side dishes and desserts for all to share. Working together, we created an amazing feast for the eyes and taste buds in keeping with the tradition of an American Thanksgiving. Everyone there agreed that it was a most delicious dinner and a wonderful way to start off the this year’s Holiday Season. Come share the evening with us… Thanksgiving 2013-2

Here’s the link to the library of photos from the 2013 International Thanksgiving Dinner. All the photos are of high quality for printing:

http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/library/2013%20November%20-%20International%20Thanksgiving%20Dinner

For easy viewing, here’s the link to a slideshow of all the photos from the evening:

http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/slideshow/2013%20November%20-%20International%20Thanksgiving%20Dinner

Westchester Au Pairs Celebrate Summer

August 28, 2013 – 2:45 pm

Ice Cream Party 2-7 Ice Cream Party 9-17 Ice Cream Party 27-40

Pizza Party 2 Pizza Party 10 Pizza Party 12

The Westchester clusters of Au Pair in America launched summer with a sweet and yummy “Make your own Sundae Ice Cream Party” and concluded with a delicious “All You Can Eat Pizza Party.” Such get togethers are not only great fun, they’re provide opportunities for au pairs from around the county to meet, mix, mingle and forge new friendships.

Above are some event photos and below are the direct links to the albums and slideshows for all the photos from these events. All photos are of high quality and may be downloaded and printed.

June Ice Cream Party Album: http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/library/2013%20June%20-%20Ice%20Cream%20Party

Ice Cream Party Slideshow: http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/slideshow/2013%20June%20-%20Ice%20Cream%20Party

August Pizza Party Album: http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/library/2013%20August%20-%20Pizza%20Party

Pizza Party Slideshow: http://s791.photobucket.com/user/MS-APIA/slideshow/2013%20August%20-%20Pizza%20Party

Au Pair is America is a program of the American Institute for Foreign Study which has a world-renowned reputation for excellence in the field of cultural exchange since 1964. Au Pair in America (APIA) was established in 1986 to help American families meet their child care needs; it is the first and largest organization of its kind to be designated by the United States Department of State. Today APIA recruits from more than 60 countries and has placed over 84,000 au pairs in 27 years. More than 175 professional community counselors, with an average of 10 years in the program, provide support services to host families and au pairs in communities throughout the U.S. What do American families think of APIA? 94% of host families would recommend the program to a friend!

Westchester Au Pairs Enjoy a Delicious Holiday Dessert Party

January 2, 2013 – 11:29 am

Every December, local au pairs put on their baking caps and create wonderful treats to contribute to the dessert table at the annual Holiday Dessert Party for the Westchester clusters of Au Pair in America. This year, the variety of desserts was extraordinary and it was impossible to choose a favorite. Not that that was necessary as everyone wanted to taste everything!

Here’s the link to the Holiday Dessert Party photo album: http://s791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/MS-APIA/2012%20December%20-%20Holiday%20Dessert%20Party/

Homesickness/Culture Shock

September 6, 2011 – 5:32 am

3 friends Almost everyone experiences culture shock when they come to a completely new environment. Everything is different: the language, the food, the people. If you are feeling homesick or house-bound, call an au pair in your cluster and invite her to go for coffee, she understands exactly how you feel.