Activities for Internationals in the Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti Area.
Many opportunities are listed below for fun and friendship building. But if you need housing, a ride from the airport, a friend to teach you how to cook, or some other concern, please contact the service coordinator by email or if immediately urgent by phone or text at (517) 902-2771.
Welcome Party
Our fall Welcome Party is always the last week of August or first week of September. We enjoy American picnic food (hot dogs, brats, and vegetarian), boat rides, American football, sand volleyball, traditional American picnic games, etc. -- and we meet new American and international friends. Sign up for similar activities here.
Apple Picking, Pumpkins, and Cider - Visit Local Orchards Together
In October, we usually go to one or more orchards near Ann Arbor to enjoy apple picking, homemade donuts, and cider -- and maybe a bonfire and pumpkin carving together. Email us at [email protected] to come.
* To participate in any activities, make sure you have read the liability waiver and agreed to it on the "Sign Up" tab of this web site by completing the "Sign Up for Activities" there.
* To participate in any activities, make sure you have read the liability waiver and agreed to it on the "Sign Up" tab of this web site by completing the "Sign Up for Activities" there.
Fall Fest - Local Fall Festival in Rural Tecumseh, MI
Every October, Tecumseh, MI (about 40 minutes from Ann Arbor) has its big Fall Festival -- called the Apple-Umpkin Festival.
There will be apple picking, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, live music, lots of food, baked goods, cider, and all sorts of crafts and events to enjoy. We will also visit a Fall Fest event with even more games, food, and fun, and we will finish up with a bonfire, dessert, and singing at Doug & Kathi Sawyer's house in Tecumseh.
We have room for about 20 people. We typically pick people up around 2:00 PM at Pierpont Commons and return around 8:00 at night -- with a full day of fun. Make sure to read the waiver and accept it through our sign-up page here on this site at http://www.michiganfriends.org/sign-up.html.
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We have weekly Group Bible Studies in person and on Zoom that you can join and be added to our email list. Other connected groups also have 1-on-1 Bible Tutors and Group Bible studies available for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, God, Jesus, and/or Christians and our beliefs.
Sign up on our Activities Form HERE, and join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/934840162?pwd=QkNNOFBDZE16aGFMYWZCUXdtaXl1Zz09 Pass Code: @VoTsdn6a |
Bible Studies & Bible Tutors
Fall THANKSGIVING Banquet and the Spring EASTER Banquet - Every year, usually a week or two before the Thanksgiving Holiday, we typically have a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all internationals (undergrads, grads, researchers, staff). We also have some traditional Easter foods 1-3 weeks before Easter, where we talk about what Easter means. Sign up for fun activities, and more info will be sent to you a few weeks before the event takes place.
Shopping Helpers
We have helpers ready to take you shopping at your convenience. Do you need a desk, lamp, dishes, bed or food? Do you just want a tour of town with an American friend? Sign Up for this FREE shopping help and you will get your task done and meet a new friend at the same time. We are starting a used furniture give away program, sign up for a shopping helper and you will received more info on this as well.
American Culture for Adults
Learn about American customs, values, celebrations and other features of American culture in an interactive learning and discussion group led by an American citizen. Compare American practices and attitudes with your culture and other cultures. The goal is to provide cross-cultural knowledge.
Conversational English Tutoring
A schedule is currently being planned for English tutoring sessions. For fall 2020, these will likely take place on line
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
with a tutor for English conversational help. FREE. Sponsored by International Students, Inc and the AACRC. Sign up here.
English Class for Children
In the past, we have also had English learning designed for children ages 5 through 12 together with our American Culture or Conversational English Classes above. These include fun activities, such as games, singing, and other child-oriented English experiences. Sign up here. Note: at least one parent must be enrolled in either the Adult English Class or Culture class. We are looking into possibilities for fall 2020.
Ann Arbor Coffee Break & Ann Arbor International Connections
Contact person: Kat Stermer ; Please see the Ann Arbor International Connections' website at http://annarborinternationalconnections.aacrc.org/
Contact person: Kat Stermer ; Please see the Ann Arbor International Connections' website at http://annarborinternationalconnections.aacrc.org/
Off-Campus Move-In Help & Picnic
We are still verifying whether wee will be able to have this year's 2020 Willowtree Apartment Move-in help and picnic day together with free shopping helpers and possibly a free picnic.
We are still verifying whether wee will be able to have this year's 2020 Willowtree Apartment Move-in help and picnic day together with free shopping helpers and possibly a free picnic.
