December Meeting - Christmas Party

Posted by: ckossler on November 30, 2009

This year we will have our annual Christmas Party at Sheri’s house in Dublin.  Please plan to bring a favorite holiday dish to share and a gift for another au pair with an approximate value of $10-15.  We will participate in a gift exchange (keep your gift a secret).   Saturday, December 19 5:30-8 pm.  Please RSVP.

October 31 - Host Family/Au Pair Halloween Party & Meeting

Posted by: ckossler on October 19, 2009

Be sure to mark your calendar and to choose your costumes!  October 31, 4-6 pm at Sheri Watkins home in Dublin, we will gather together for some fun and to catch up with each other!  Please be sure to let us know if you are coming!

September Meeting

Posted by: ckossler on August 19, 2009

Sunday, September 20 - We will go climbing at Vertical Adventures.  Cost is $15.  We will have a lesson together and then climb.  Time is 12:30-3 pm.  Visit the website to learn more!  www.verticaladventuresohio.com  See you soon!  catherine.kossler@culturalcare.com

August Meeting Reminders!

Posted by: ckossler on August 19, 2009

We will be meeting on Saturday, August 22 (that’s this Saturday) at 6:30 at the MAIN entrance to Clippers Stadium (which is Center Field, at the corner of Neil Avenue and Nationwide Blvd.  Please wear your blue Cultural Care t-shirts and come ready to cheer on the Clippers.  Please bring $6 cash to pay for your ticket.  Please let Catherine know if you are coming and if you are bringing any one else (we already have tickets and we need to decide how many extras we have) - catherine.kossler@culturalcare.com .  See you Saturday night!

July Meeting Reminder

Posted by: ckossler on July 3, 2009

Just a reminder that our July meeting is next Sunday, July 12.  We will be meeting at a pool in NEW ALBANY from 5-approximately 8 pm.  Come for a snack or dinner, CONTINUING EDUCATION ON POOL SAFETY (***THIS WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND 5:30 - DON’T MISS THIS MANDATORY CLASS),  and possibly a swim.  PLAIN TOWNSHIP AQUATIC CENTER is located at 7650 Swickard Woods Blvd., New Albany, OH.  Their phone number is 775-9430 if you have questions.  Cost is $7 for admittance to the pool.

May Meeting - Cultural Fair at the Gahanna Library

Posted by: ckossler on April 21, 2009

Playing a Mexican matching game with Carlos, one of our male au pairs!

Sisters enjoy some coloring at the Germany station.

Families made the rounds to each

Learning about France from Aline!

Sunday, May 3

- Thanks to all of our au pairs that helped make this event with our families so rewarding and fun!  Participants enjoyed the interesting and tasty foods, crafts, and information!  Be sure to look at the photo link for more pictures!

April Meeting - Amish Country

Posted by: ckossler on March 23, 2009

- Amish Country.  After meeting early in the morning and making the drive to Holmes County, the au pairs enjoyed a short movie at Behalt, an Amish farm,  and a buggy ride.  We explored Amish country and learned about the Amish lifestyle, ate in an Amish home (chicken, beef, noodles, potatoes, green beans, salad, homemade bread and pies, etc.), and stopped at Wendell August Forge.   We had a great time experiencing the culture and the food!  Thanks to all!

Marta and Judith in the Barn

Enjoying a delicious lunch!

Going for a buggy ride.

Saturday, April 4

March Meeting

Posted by: ckossler on March 2, 2009

Bowling at Holiday Lanes on Saturday, March 7

February Meeting

Posted by: ckossler on February 3, 2009

February 7 (Saturday) - Ohio State Basketball game at the Schottenstein Center - 8 pm.  Wear your Ohio State Sweatshirt if you have one or if you don’t, wear red!  Go Bucks!  We will meet there (see you in your seat).  A few tickets are still available - please contact me for more information. 

Visit http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&KEY=&SPID=10421&SPSID=87813 to read more about the Buckeyes!

January Meeting - RESCHEDULED for January 24

Posted by: ckossler on January 14, 2009

Same time, same place, new date! January 24 - Dublin Chiller, 1:30 $7. Please let me know if you can go. See you January 24! Don’t forget your money for February’s ticket to the game ($19).