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How do I sign-up for a class or event?
Sign-up on the notice board in
the lobby of the I-Center, 1st floor.
To set up a new activity or continue to offer an activity, fill out this form (MS Word document)
To receive email notices of our programs, sign-up here.
Women Around the World Led by Susanne Maas and Lenka Strakova.
Fridays, June 20 – July 25. 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Free.
Join this informal discussion group and compare women’s situation among our countries.Women’s Night Out With Pamela Gast (Pamela.gast@gmail.com) and Elfriede Schroeder (eschroe@googlemail.com).
Meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at University Café, 271 University Ave. Palo Alto, for a women’s get-together.Reading Group With Tuija Berg-Toiviainen
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Free.
For information, contact karin: kimpens@stanford.edu. The group selects a book to read and discuss every two weeks.Living a New Life (in Japanese) With Ayano Yamazaki.
Thursdays, July 3 - August 28 (no group on July 31 and Aug. 7). 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free.
If you have questions or want to attend, please contact Ayano (ayano.y@gmail.com).Enjoy your Life at Stanford (in Japanese) With Ayano Yamazaki and Yoko Seita.
Thursday, July 17 1:30 - 3 p.m. Free.
Welcome to Stanford! Are you new here? Then come to join this workshop. We offer useful information to live here and introduce psychological processes to adapt to a new environment.Introduction to Observing the Night Sky With Monica Varvella.
On Wednesday, July 23 4-5 p.m. Free
Join us and get some hints of Sky Observation during a Starry Night. Everyone Welcome!
This informal gathering is an ideal way to meet other people (especially other spouses) and learn about the many options for enriching your stay in the Stanford area. Bring a snack or fruit or juice to go with the coffee and tea provided by the I-Center. Everyone (with and without children, new and returning) is equally welcome! Volunteers are always needed to help set -up (at 9:45 a.m.) and put away afterwards!
Solar Cooking Demonstration
Friday, July 11, 10 - 12
At the Friday Coffee
Language Classes
All classes are taught by volunteers. Fees cover cost of photocopies or handouts.
Informal English Classes: Pick up a copy of the schedule at I-Center for details on these classes.
Beginning German III With Ray Deutsch.
Tuesdays, June 24 – August 12. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. $3.Japanese for Beginners III With Mamiko Yamashita.
Wednesdays, June 25 – August 13. From 3-4pm. $3.Beginning Hindi for Travelers With Roshi Fatma
Thursdays, July 10 - August 14,
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. $3.Would you like to teach your language? See Gwyn Dukes gdukes@stanford.edu) to discuss the possibilities!
Cooking Classes:
Please pay all Cooking class fees in cash and in advance at the upstairs desk
Solar Cooking Demonstration
Friday, July 11, 10 - 12
At the Friday CoffeeGerman Cooking With Claudia Jockers.
Wednesday July 16 from 11am -1:30pm.
Let’s cook and enjoy a wonderful German three-course meal! Learn how to prepare chicken in Gorgonzola (blue cheese) sauce , a very traditional German salad (Krautsalat) and a tasty chocolate pudding. $9Typical Dishes from Rajasthan With Roshi Fatma.
Tuesdays July 8, 15 and 22 from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy learning to prepare specialty dishes from Rajasthan (India) with Roshi. In these three classes you will learn to prepare dishes such as Dal, Bati and Churma (mixed lentils, wheat flour balls and a sweet dessert), Korma (a meat dish), and Kesar Gobi (a cauliflower dish) in the way they’re made in Rajasthan. $18 for three classes.Belgian Specialty Desserts With Caroline De Wagter & Sylvie Denuit
On Wednesday, August 6 from 3 to 5pm - $5
Join the class to learn how to make these delicious Belgian specialties:
* Crepes and how to decorate them (Crepes Mikado, lemon and sugarÉ)
* Belgian Chocolate Mousse
* Mo‘lleux au Chocolat (Lava Cakes)
Bring a container to take home some chocolate mousse.
Arts
Check information board for all details about materials.
TBA
Dance, Sports & Relaxation
Summer dance classes are listed here.
Blanket Babies & Toddlers Group
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the I-Center
Contact: Claudia Brenner (cla.die@gmx.de). Everyone is welcome !
In addition, the Blanket Babies (parents with babies and young toddlers) have formed an email group at: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/stanfordblanketbabies Anyone who wishes to join should contact Claudia for an invitation, and can then join the list.International PlayGroup in the Park
Meets on Wednesdays, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Juana Briones Park, in Palo Alto.
Contact: Beatrice (beatricemarselli@yahoo.com). Cancelled in case of rain.
The Resource Center for International Families: provides information about getting settled in the Stanford area and building your life here. Spouse volunteers are available to speak with you in many languages about continuing your education, volunteering, employment, recreation, & travel. Hours are posted in the lobby and on the website.
Coming
Events:Documentary Film: “Women in a New Land”
Wednesday, July 23, 12 noon. FreeJoin us for the screening of this new film featuring the lives of four spouses who come to Stanford to accompany their husbands. Created and filmed by Maria Vaccaro, herself a spouse from Belgium, the experiences described in the film mirror those of many spouses here who face a significant transition from their former lives and careers. All are welcome.
For more information and updates; contact Gwyn Dukes, (gdukes@stanford.edu), Room 214, I- Center; call 723-1834
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Many thanks to our teachers and leaders, members of the I-Center's international and local community who volunteer their time and skills to make these programs possible.