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Activities
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International Neighbors "Hostesses" (local women) welcome "Guests" (women from other countries) into the community through participation in a wide variety of activities. Our monthly programs and small groups are held from September through May. Some groups continue throughout the summer as noted below.
Our focus is on friendship and cultural exchange. The programs and activities sponsored by International Neighbors may not be used to promote commercial, political or religious causes.
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Tea Groups
Tea Groups are informal social gatherings of 10-20 Hostesses and Guests. They meet once a month in the homes of hostesses for conversation, refreshments and friendship. Programs might include a field trip for apple picking or the sharing of American and international holidays. Meetings are usually held in the daytime for about 2 hours. It is not necessary to be fluent in English to participate in a Tea Group. Transportation is available if needed. Children are welcome.
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English Conversation Groups
English Conversation Groups are for women who wish to practice and improve their spoken English with the assistance of a volunteer leader. Groups of 5-12 women meet weekly on the North Campus of the University of Michigan or in the home of the leader. Groups are divided into beginner and intermediate level learners. Some groups include Children.
English Reading and Study Groups - focusing on reading magazines, books and newspapers. These groups meet twice a month. Children are not included.
Summer Conversation Groups will be offered June29th - July 29th on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.Children are welcome.To register go to the "Contact us" page and let us know which group you are interested in.
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Special Interest Groups
We offer knitting, quilting, international cooking, and painting groups. These meet for two to three hours weekly or monthly. Participants learn how to knit, quilt, cook, or paint using watercolors. Children are not included. Some of these groups continue during the summer.
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Discussion Groups
Discussion Groups meet twice a month in the homes of participants. They give women from around the world a chance to learn about each other's culture. The participants choose topics of general interest. Discussions take place in the language of the group (English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish). Participants should be fluent enough in the language of the group to enable them to take part in the discussions. Children are not included.
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Hiking Group
Meets twice a month on Thursdays.
This is an opportunity for newcomers to experience some of the outdoor areas of Ann Arbor. We walk and talk for one hour.
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Publications
Living in Ann Arbor: A Guidebook for International Families is available to women who participate in International Neighbors activities. This 80-page booklet covers topics of interest to newcomers.
The International Neighbors Newsletter is mailed to all members once a month from October through May. It contains a calendar of upcoming events and information about American customs and life in the Ann Arbor area.
The Newsletter is also available on this website (PDF).
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Special Services
The Special Services Coordinator assists members of International Neighbors with referral services such as finding an interpreter or translator, assistance in enrolling children in school, or finding healthcare, etc. Our guidebook, Living in Ann Arbor, also contains information about these issues and other helpful resources.
If you would like more information about becoming an International Neighbors guest or hostess click here.
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