Sunday, November 29, 2009

Holiday Party/Cookie & Gift Exchange December 20th, 2009

This Aupair only event will be held on December 20th, 2009 from 7-9pm. The Schmidt’s Family was kind enough to open their home up for this event/meeting. Their home is located in Petersburg, NJ.




Please RSVP by December 15th, 2009 to Guy or Jennifer Petinga at (609) 601-8402.





All AuPairs are to make a traditional Holiday dessert or appetizer from their home country to share with the rest of the Aupairs.



Cookie Exchange: Please make at least two dozen traditional Holiday cookies from your home country. We will be exchanging them with the others.








Gift Exchange: Please purchase a gift valued at $25.00. Wrap it up in the craziest box or most unique design you could think of to confuse everyone. We will then play a game called steal the present.







**Sshhhhh, It’s a secret. Do not share what you bought with anyone. Do not put your name on the present**



***Please speak to the others before making your items so we do not have the same



Sunday, October 4, 2009

Au Pairs Hit the Paintball Fields

Au Pairs were joined by some of their family members in a all out paintball war at their October 2009 meeting/event. The event was held at Special-Ops Paintball in Woodbine, NJ. Everyone had a great time and the weather was perfect. Twenty eight people attended this event.

The staff was wonderful and assisted everyone in the proper use and safety precautions needed to operate the units.

See the link for additonal pictures.







For information on Cultural Care Au Pair please contact jpetinga@lcc.culturalcare.com or call 609-705-5841

http://www.culturalcare.com/ When visiting the site or calling remember to tell them that you found this information on Jennifer & Guy Petinga's site.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Au Pairs Hit the Boardwalk In Ocean City, New Jersey

Hello Everyone,


Anyone who picks up the Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, Linwood, or Somers Point Edition of the Current issued on September 23, 2009 can see an article and picture about our Host Family Event. It is also online at http://shorenewstoday.com/eht/  on page 12.

Anyone interested in learning more about Cultural Care can visit http://jpetinga.aupairnews.com/

Friday, September 18, 2009

Santoro Chiropractic & Wellness Center- In Northfield NJ

COMMITTED TO YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING




Dr. Rocco C. Santoro





We except most insurance companies.

Office Hours by Appointment:
We are located at 1555 Zion Road, Suite 101, Northfield, NJ 08225
Phone: (609)407-6055     Fax: (609) 407-6058
Email: rocco@drroccosantoro.com

Santoro Chiropractic Office Hours:


Day Morning Afternoon/Evening

Monday 9:00am - 12noon 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday closed 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 12noon 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Thursday closed 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 12noon 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Saturday closed closed

Sunday closed closed

 
 

Saturday, September 12, 2009

September 12, 2009 Host Family Event in Ocean City, NJ

Southern New Jersey Aupair Group



Our Host Family Event took place at Gillian's Wonderland Pier on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The weather held off for everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves. The children were able to enjoy the rides and the parents and aupairs were able to meet each other. After two hours of unlimited access to the rides we finished the event off with pizza and refreshments from Mack & Mango's Pizza a boardwalk favorite. The event was a great success with 60 people in attendance.


Check out the link above for more photos of our event.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

University Program for Au Pairs at C.W. Post/Long Island University

Class Registration Form

University Program for Au Pairs at C.W. Post/Long Island University



Part I. The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is pleased to provide educational programs that Au Pairs may attend to fulfill their credit requirements. These courses are open to Au Pairs and all interested students. This program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a few options on the C.W. Post Campus. During the summer semester overnight accommodations will be on campus. During the fall semester overnight accommodations will be offered at the East Norwich Inn. For the students living close to campus we are offering a commuter plan.

Please select from the Following Courses:

Fall 2009 Semester

Growing Up In America October 2-4, 2009

Storytelling: As A Way of Life: Exploring Traditions October 2-4, 2009

History of American Music October 2-4, 2009



TOEFL/ English Preparation Course October 16-18, 2009

American Indian Cultures and Their Impact on October 16-18, 2009

American Society

Government and Politics October 16-18, 2009



History of American Women – American History November 20-22, 2009

History of American Music November 20-22, 2009

American Indian Cultures and Their Impact on November 20-22, 2009

American Society



Highlights of the Harlem Renaissance December 4-6, 2009

TOEFL/ English Preparation Course December 4-6, 2009

History of American Music December 4-6, 2009



Storytelling: As A Way of Life: Exploring Traditions December 11-13, 2009

Growing up in America December 11-13, 2009

Celebration of Holidays – American Culture December 11-13, 2009

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Au Pair Name: Date:

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel ………

7-14 days before the course you will receive 75% back of the tuition

6 days 50% back of the tuition

Start date of the course there will be no refund

There will be no refund if you do not attend a course

Switch a course to a different semester as long as it doesn’t fall within the cancellation policy-$25

Part II.

Au Pair Name

(Please Print) (Mr. or Ms.) (First name) (Last Name)


Male Female

Au Pair U.S. Address ¬¬- (Street)
(City) (State) (Zip)
Home # Cell # Email
Au Pair Home Country Au Pair Company
Host Family Name Date started as Au Pair
(Month / Year)


Have you previously taken a course with us?

0 Yes
0 No

Please choose from the following options:

o Commuter Plan—4 meals, class materials, and three credits for a total of $250 NO Hotel Accommodations

o Fall Resident Quad Occupancy Plan—4 Aupairs to a room, with 2 full size beds, 6 meals, class materials and three credits for a total of $350 per person

o Fall Resident Double Occupancy Plan—2 Aupairs to a room, with 2 full size beds, 6 meals, class materials and three credits for a total of $450 per person

*Please notify us at check in who you would like to room with.*

Part III. PAYMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH THIS CLASS REGISRATION FORM.

Payment Options - Please select one of the following payment options:

 By Check or Money Order – Payment of $ for class (es).

Make checks payable to Long Island University.


 By Credit Card – Payment of $ for class (es). should be charged to the following credit card:

Card holder’s Signature

Card holder’s Name

Credit Card Type o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o Amex


Card Number

Expiration Date / CSC #

M Y





To register by telephone with a credit card please call Anne Schubeck or Victoria DiBenedetto at (516) 299-2359

E-mail us at aupair@cwpost.liu.edu or fax us your application form to (516) 299-2363


Please return form with payment to:

University Program for Au Pairs

C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University

720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, New York 11548

October 4th, 2009 Meeting- Paintball for Everyone




October's 4th meeting will be Paintball as requested. It will take place at Special-Ops Paintball in Woodbine, NJ @10am. The address for the field is 2651 RT. 610 WoodBine, NJ 08270

http://www.njspecial-ops.com/index.asp


The price is $35 per person. This include the gun rental, all equipment, 500 paintballs, and unlimited air.

There are other prices that are up to $45 which includes more paintballs. We could spend all day there or a few hours depending on what the spending limit is that you girl's want to spend.

The choice is yours. Remember if you have any friends that you think would like to play this is fine. Children ages ten and older can play. It is fun to play for everyone.


For directions see below or click on the link above.

From Philadelphia Via Rt. 55:

RT-55 S toward Glassboro/Deptford/Vineland 40.6 mi

Slight left at RT-47 3.1 mi

Continue on CR-670/New Stage Rd/RT-347

Continue to follow CR-670/RT-347 8.3 mi

Slight left at Delsea Dr 2.4 mi

Turn left at Petersburg Rd 2.9 mi

County Road 610



From Atlantic City Expressway:

Atlantic City Expy East

Take exit 7S for S Garden State Pkwy 0.6 mi

Merge onto Garden State Pkwy S 11.4 mi

Take exit 25 for CR-623 toward Ocean City/Marmora 430 ft

Merge onto Vernon Rd 0.1 mi

Turn right at Roosevelt Blvd 0.6 mi

Continue on Tuckahoe Rd 3.9 mi

Turn left at Dennisville Petersburg Rd 4.4 mi

Continue on Petersburg Rd 0.4 mi

County Road 610



From Garden State Parkway North:

Garden State Pkwy N 13.7 mi

Take exit 13 for US-9 toward Avalon/Swainton 0.2 mi

Turn right at Avalon Blvd 0.6 mi

Turn right at US-9 4.8 mi

Turn left at Woodbine Ocean View Rd 3.0 mi

Continue on Dehirsch Ave 0.9 mi

Turn left at Petersburg Rd 0.4 mi

County Road 610

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Bolt Bus-Cheap Travel as Low as $1

VERY CHEAP TRAVEL-SOME FARES AS LOW AS $1.**
Free Wireless Internet available on all buses. Reserved seating.

Baltimore

Baltimore-Marc Penn Station (1610 St. Paul)

Boston

Boston South Station -- Gate 21
700 Atlantic Ave. Boston, MA 02110

Greenbelt, Maryland

Greenbelt, MD Metrorail Intermodal Station
5717 Greenbelt Metro Drive

New York -3 Stops

New York 33rd and 7th (Service to DC & Baltimore)
New York 34th and 8th by Tick Tock (Phil. & Bos.)
New York 6th Between Grand & Watts (To DC & Phil.) Canal St. & 6 Av. NY, NY 10014

New Jersey-

Cherry Hill Mall

Philadelphia-

30th Street between Market & Chestnut

Washington D.C.-

10th St. & H St. NW-North of 700 10th St. NW at the Old Convention Center parking lot.


**Book online and save.

AuPair Weekend Program at Sojourner Douglass College in Maryland

About the Program

The weekend sessions will include coursework in American culture, history, government, family life and personal growth while providing an opportunity to develop new friendships. In addition each student will be required to complete a paper and a project. The weekend course work along with the paper and the project is required to ensure that all credit hour requirements are met. Click here for homework guidelines .The weekend course will be worth 4 CEU's.

The registration fee includes coursework, lodging, social activities and meals. The au pair is responsible for transportation to and from the course. For au pairs who do not drive, convenient van shuttles are available from the MARC or Amtrak train stations at Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport to the hotel for an additional fee. Registration is ongoing and must be completed on line. Click here for on line registration.



Early registration is encouraged for first selection of course options and early bird discount.


Each weekend session is different; sessions may include but are not limited to:


Nutrition, American History, American Justice, Psychology, American Culture, History of American Music, Smithsonian System, Entrepreneurship in America, Hospitality Industry, Harlem Renaissance, American Family, Educational Games, Children and Poisons, Storytelling through Crafts and TOEFL review course. The classes are assigned closer to the date of the course depending on number of registrants.

The weekend sessions will be held in hotels near and around BWI for the convenience of travelers.

What AuPairs are saying about Sojourner Douglas-

"And by the way THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT INCREIBLE WEEKEND, it was more than what I was expecting, I thought that it would be very boring but it wasn’t, it was really cool, and I love the fact that we stayed in a hotel instead of a hostel or something like that. And the food was great, the people and another au pairs were cool, the staff, everything really nice" Maria Teresa from Mexico.


"I didn’t expect this weekend like it was here. I thought it will be more like in an old dormitory. But I had a fun weekend even if we had school. But the classes were very interesting and well organized. It was a great weekend THANK YOU!" Tina from Germany


"Thank you so much for the lovely weekend, I enjoyed myself! I would definitely recommend this weekend course. I loved it!" Mathapelo from South Africa


"I liked the nutrition part a lot. I didn’t expect belly dancing to be so much fun. You have to offer this session again. I loved the location. The hotel is perfect. I did not expect something like this. I would recommend this weekend course." Nadine from Austria

"The environment was nice and the course staff was reliable. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and very well organized." Daniele from Brazil

"The socials in the evening after classes were good. The teacher was fun and made the classes very interesting. The flow of the weekend was good. This was a great weekend course, I want to come again." Heather from Australia

"I liked the nutrition, poison beware, American holidays and scrap booking classes. I would recommend this weekend course because I liked it very well." Supinya from Thailand

Saturday, August 29, 2009

September's Host Family Event

Remember to mark your calendar's for September 12, 2009 at 3pm. Our Host Family event will be at the Ocean City Boardwalk at Gillian's Pier.
This is a great way to meet other families that have AuPairs as well as their wonderful AuPairs.

Remember to invite all of your friends or family members that you feel can benefit from an AuPair. This is a great way for them to see the true experience.

We will have brochures available as well as answer any questions.

Our event will end with pizza and refreshments for all that attend.