It's been a while since I posted about our community English club. I thought today was a good day for this as the summer is winding down and I am about to get even busier with school starting in a few weeks. We have named our club(s) "Open Borders" because the group feels that with the ability to speak and understand English there are no borders in the world that can keep them out. I am so proud to be part of this community. Sunday's are my favorite day and I look forward to meeting the members, my friends, and also new members who pop into the club almost every week. We never know who will show up but it is always a surprise because everyone is welcome. A few weeks ago we had a man from England join up...that was a surprise! I happened to be in Romania that week but hope to meet Ted soon.
Some of the core members (the regulars) of the club have become friends and are starting to spend time together outside the library. I posted about our trip to Kharkov back in June, but since then we have gone bowling together and there are plans for future trips such as ice skaing and another "All-English" weekend in Uman. Some of us meet for tea and conversation while others connect through Facebook and the Russian equivilant, Connect. I have nominated Veronica, or rather, she has quite easily slipped into the role of, Social Secretary. Veronica happily plans trips and outings, gathers new members' contact infomation, keeps the group e-connected, and sends out the e-newsletter. Thanks Veronica!
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| On the marshrutka |
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| In front of the bowling alley |
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| I'm so excited! |
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| Lovely Veronica |
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| I always have my mouth full! |
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| World's worst bowler in the foreground...the best in the back! |
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| Fashion forward |
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| Julia had good form! |
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| Natasia |
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| Julia (Sam, Kathryn, me, Patrick..all PCV's) and Irena. |
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| Alex..the big winner of the day! |
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| English Club in the Library |
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| I am so silly! |
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| English Club |
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