The
International Women's Club (IWC) welcomes women of all nationalities
to participate in its activities. The International Women's
Club is FREE to ICU members and first-time visitors. Non-members are asked to
join the ICU or make a contribution at each meeting.
The
Women's Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month from
September to May from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meetings are held on the 1st Floor of Greenville's City Hall at 206 S. Main
Street.
(Click here for a map to Greenville City Hall)
The IWC also meets during the month for a variety of other social activities, including hiking, dining at local restaurants and informal coffee hours. Please see below for more details.
If you
have any questions about this organization, please
contact the ICU office.
CALENDAR FOR 2008-2009
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Sept. 9, 2008 (second Tuesday of this month) |
Welcome Reception
Join us to welcome new members and to greet old friends as we look forward to another season of activities. |
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Sept. 23, 2008 (special event) |
Lunch at Paris Cafe and Crepes Demonstration
At 11:15 a.m., join us for a delicious lunch at the Paris Cafe (116 N. Main St., Greenville; order off the menu). Then at 12:15 p.m. enjoy a demonstration of how to prepare French-style crepes in the Paris Cafe kitchen with M. Joseph Leon, owner/chef of Paris Cafe. Limit of 15 people for this event: RSVP by Sept. 19 to Jennifer at michtexfans(at)gmail.com)
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Oct. 7, 2008 |
Coffee and Greenville City Walking Tour
Think you know Greenville? Join us for coffee and refreshments at the ICU, then a walking tour which will shed light on facts and places in Greenville you never knew about. This tour will be different than last year's tour so even longtime residents will learn something. Cost $5 per person.
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Nov. 11, 2008 |
Panel Discussion: "What I learned about my country by coming to the US"
Join us for an interactive panel discussion with other IWC members. As they share their experiences with culture clashes, you will be able to relate to their experiences and have a laugh.
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Dec. 2, 2008 |
Holiday Potluck Luncheon
Please bring an international dish to share. Your dish is your ticket. Guests without a dish will be asked to contribute $5. Please note the
luncheon will begin at 11 a.m.
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Jan. 6, 2009 |
New Year Party
Celebrate the New Year at the ICU as we greet new members and meet old friends. Our "white elephant" gift exchange is a fun, relaxed way to celebrate. (A "white elephant" is a new or gently used item that is nice but you do not want or cannot use.)
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Feb. 3, 2009 |
Lunar New Year
Come experience Lunar New Year traditions from Asian countries! Our own member Hong Lee will lead a presentation about the exciting celebrations that take place around this time in Asia. You will have a chance to try, taste, dance, make and see a variety of things from Asian celebrations.
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Mar. 3, 2009 |
Interior Design
Come and learn new tips and latest trends in decorating and how to find your decoration style, from two of Greenville's great interior designers.
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Apr. 14, 2009
(second Tues. of the month) |
Tour of Greenville's Poinsett Hotel
Tour one of Greenville's most historic hotels with a peek behind the scenes and a cooking demonstration in the hotel kitchen.
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May 5, 2009 |
Spring Potluck Luncheon
Please bring an international dish to share. Your dish is your ticket. Guests without a dish will be asked to contribute $5. Please note the
luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. |
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COFFEE HOURS
Starting in September, on the third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m., members of the International Women's Club meet for informal conversation at Starbucks, 1467 Woodruff Road, Greenville (between Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby.
Starting in September,on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 a.m., members of the International Women's Club meet for informal conversation at Books-A-Million, 2465 Laurens Road, Greenville.
Please join us for company and conversation. These Coffee Hours are especially for newcomers who want to meet other people without waiting an entire month until the next meeting!
IWC HIKING TOUR
Come and join us on the third Wednesday every month to go hiking (starts September 2008). Contact Ursula Pohl email ucpohl(at)juno.com, or Bettina Wienands, email bwienands(at)gmx.info for more information about the hiking trips.
INTERNATIONAL LADIES NIGHT OUT
Enjoy a wonderful meal at a local restaurant together with other women. Share your stories and experiences with others. All women of any nationality are welcome.
NEXT NIGHT OUT: Welcome (Back) Ladies Night Out, August 21 at 7 p.m. Contact Grit Buehling at gbuhling(at)yahoo.de for more information or if you want to come.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE NEXT EVENT IS?
Please
visit the ICU's public calendarfor the next upcoming date and how to sign up.
HOW DO I JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB?
Just
join the International Center! Membership is annual, so once you sign up you can attend many events and meetings for free or with a discount.
