A site for International Students and Scholars: University of Penn and Drexel: Philadelphia
IMPROVE IN: AMERICAN SOCIAL SKILLS, IDIOMS, GRAMMAR, PRONUNCIATION, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN CULTURE
SUMMER 2013 ENGLISH CLASSES and BIBLE DISCUSSIONS
Mondays
beginning
on 6/3/13 – ending on 7/29/13
•
3:30-4:45 PM OR 6:00-7:00 PM; English
Class; Idioms in Current News Stories; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St.
room 301
Or
•
3:30-4:45 PM; English Class English Pronunciation through
reading Bible texts which are sources for famous paintings; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St.
room 301
•
5:00-6:00 PM; Bible Discussion; Art and the Bible: Compare Famous Paintings and the
Biblical stories that inspired them; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St.
room 314;
•
6:00-7:00 pm ; (repeat class from 3:30 pm) English Class; Idioms in Current News Stories; Houston
Hall 3417 Spruce St. room 314;
Contact
for more information: Roger at 215-964-3563 rogerw33@verizon.net
or Sarah at 215-300-2164 sarahivcf@verizon.net
Wednesdays
beginning
5/29/13 – ending 7/31/13 (some weeks room changes but always at Grad Student
Center)
•
12:00-1:15
pm; Topical English Idioms
idioms using names of animals, weather, etc.: Graduate Student
Center 2nd
floor conference room 3615 Locust Walk
•
1:30-2:30
pm; Overview of Whole Bible : progress each week with
short video, reading & discussion; Graduate Student
Center 2nd
floor conference room 3615 Locust Walk
Contact
for more information: Sarah at 215-300-2164 sarahivcf@verizon.net
or Roger at 215-964-3563 rogerw33@verizon.net
2013
INTERCULTURAL FRIENDS SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Sat.
5/18; 1-4pm – Outdoor Lawn Games & Table Games
Sat.
6/8; 6:00-11:00pm - American Rodeo in NJ Authentic Western Rodeo
with roping, bucking horses, bulls, etc.
Thurs.
7/4; 4-11pm "Drop In" Cook-out/Potluck party for America's
Independence Day; with Americans and internationals
Sat.
7/6; 4-11pm - Longwood
Gardens outdoor
& indoor gardens; fountain & light show set to music.
Sat. 7/20; 6;30 – 8:30 pm:
Group singing – American Freedom & Summer Songs
Fri.
7/26; 6-11pm - Riversharks Professional Baseball & fireworks at Camden, NJ
Wed.
7/31: 6:30-11pm – Mann Music Center –
Philadelphia Orchestra Russian Romance/Classical Composers $12.50 for lawn
seats
Sat.
8/10; 9am - 2pm - Blueberry and/or Peach Picking in NJ.
Sat.
8/24; 9am - 10pm - Day Trip to New
Jersey Beach
SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS of
each activity
Sat.
5/18; 1-4pm – Outdoor Lawn Games & Table Games Join
us for some outdoor springtime fun at the home of Roger. Play choice of games such as croquet, bocce,
ball toss, spoons, checkers, Taboo, etc.
Snacks provided. 308 N. 37th St. (about 4 blocks north of
Market St. & ½ block north of Lancaster Ave.) RSVP
appreciated Roger at 215-964-3563 rogerw33@verizon.net
Sat.
6/8; 6:00-11:00pm - American Rodeo in NJ Authentic Western Rodeo with roping,
bucking horses, bulls, etc. See www.cowtownrodeo.com for more
information. Meet at 3722
Baring St. OR CVS 43rd & Locust: Cost: $15 adults, $10 children, $6 for
transportation (drivers will be reimbursed) (RSVP
by 6/6) sarahivcf@verizon.net
215-300-2164
Thurs.
7/4; 4-11pm "Drop In" Cook-out/Potluck party for America's
Independence Day; with Americans and internationals;
come anytime and leave anytime; cook-out, bring food to share, make
home-made ice cream the traditional way; walk to see fireworks; 3722 Baring
St. (about 4 blocks north of Market St.) RSVP
if you are coming is appreciated Contact:
Sarah sarahivcf@verizon.net
215-300-2164
Sat.
7/6; 4-11pm - Longwood
Gardens outdoor
& indoor gardens; fountain & light show set to music. Bring a picnic
dinner to eat at the garden area. Meet at 3722 Baring St. OR CVS 43rd & Locust: Cost is $16 for non-students; students with
ID $8; more discounts for groups over 15 plus $5 if you need transportation
(any drivers will be reimbursed). See www.longwoodgardens.org
RSVP by 7/3 for transportation Sarah
215-300-2164 sarahivcf@verizon.net
Sat. 7/20; 6;30 – 8:30
pm: Group singing – American Freedom & Summer Songs – at Sarah’s house 3722 Baring
St. (about 4 blocks north of Market St near 38th St: call
215-898-7433 to ride Penn N shuttle) Sing and discuss songs – American
traditional & holiday songs and Christian traditional & contemporary
(modern) songs plus join us for soup & rice and informal discussion; RSVP if you are coming is appreciated Contact:
sarahivcf@verizon.net
215-382-4613
Fri.
7/26; 6-11pm - Riversharks Professional Baseball &; fireworks at Camden, NJ;
The Phillies are more famous but the Riversharks are a lot of fun ….. the
Riversharks are a professional baseball team, part of the Atlantic League which
is rated at least AAA baseball www.riversharks.com . This
ballpark is in Camden, near the Delaware River,
overlooking the Philadelphia
skyline. Meet at the Penn Book store, 36th & Walnut St. at 6pm
& travel by SEPTA and PATCO. Roundtrip transportation will cost 2
SEPTA tokens plus $2.50 (roundtrip PATCO). Baseball tickets are $13 (we
can buy at ballpark). You can also bring money for sandwiches, drinks,
etc. at the ballpark (not allowed to bring food or drinks into the ballpark). Fireworks
are after the game. We will get home
about 11pm. If you are traveling by yourself or a small group, Roger and
Sarah can drive you home from their houses. For more info see www.riversharks.com
RSVP BY 7/24 Contact: sarahivcf@verizon.net
215-300-2164
Wed.
7/31: 6:30-11pm – Mann
Music Center – Philadelphia Orchestra Russian Romance/Classical Composers
http://manncenter.org/events/2013-07-31/russia-romance-revolution Cost is $12.50 for lawn seats bring a bag dinner to eat
outside; biking together possible - meet at 308 N. 37th St. for
transportation or to bike together. RSVP by 7/29
for transportation Contact: rogerw33@verizon.net
215-964-3563
Sat.
8/10; 9am - 2pm - Blueberry and/or Peach Picking in NJ. Meet at 3722 Baring St. Buy the fruit you
pick (the type of fruit available depends on the recent weather); other fresh
fruit and vegetables for sale hot dogs & ice cream for sale or bring your
own picnic lunch; $6 for transportation (about 45 min. drive); Optional – learn
how to make fruit pie after we return; contact: sarahivcf@verizon.net
215-300-2164 RSVP by 8/8 for
transportation
Sat.
8/24; 9am - 10pm - Day Trip to New
Jersey Beach:
meet at 308
N. 37th St.
(about 4 blocks north of Market
St. & ½ block north of Lancaster Ave.) OR CVS 43rd & Locust: bring own lunch, blanket or towel to sit on,
swimming suit & other clothing, beach balls, toys, or games, sunscreen;
Cost: $16 for transportation & parking, about $12 to buy supper at
buffet restaurant, Must RSVP by 8/22 (drivers will be reimbursed)
Contact: rogerw33@verizon.net 215-964-3563
*** “Intercultural Friends” is sponsored by Intervarsity
Christian Fellowship (IVCF). We bring together students, researchers, and
their families from any country, culture, or religion for the purpose of
friendship, learning, and spiritual support. Discussions are sponsored by
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) and Penn Grad Christian Fellowship
(PGCF). For other classes and activities go to www.interculturalfriends.blogspot.com
*** “Intercultural Friends” is sponsored
by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). We bring together students,
researchers, and their families from any country, culture, or religion for the
purpose of friendship, learning, and spiritual support. Discussions are
sponsored by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) and Penn Graduate
Christian Fellowship (PGCF).
