This ministry exists so that our church members can provide helpful support for international students and immigrants, and their families. Some services we provide are ESL tutors, English Conversation Friends, Bible studies, and free transportation to activities. Our activities include hikes, picnics, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration with American families, and sightseeing and shopping trips. Look below for the events calendar for:
(1) English Conversation Friends and (2) Friends of Internationals.
Check out our calendar of events, then text Jan and Steve for more information or for transportation:
812-320-6397
(1) English Conversation Friends and (2) Friends of Internationals.
Check out our calendar of events, then text Jan and Steve for more information or for transportation:
812-320-6397
Our Calendar of Events |
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English Conversation Friends
Saturday February 22 (Weather Permitting)
- For women and children
- Meets in the basement at StoneRidge Baptist Church, 104 N. Curry Pike
- Meets in the morning beginning 10 AM
- Check topic schedule below.
- Includes story time and a music lesson for kids.
- Usually meets at the church basement of StoneRidge Baptist Church, 104 N. Curry Pike
- Contact Anna Grace for transportation - 262-910-1409
- February 18 - Presidents' Day
- February 25 - Caves in America
- March 4 - Susan Wright
- March 11 - Do You Know Indiana?
- March 18 - Spring Break
- March 25 - Exercise
- April 1 - Kitchen and Cooking Terms
- April 8 - Gardening in Bloomington
- April 15 - Easter Topic
- April 22 - Pretzel Day
- April 29 - Play Date; Venue to be determined
- May 6 - Mother's and Father's Day
- May 13 - Memorial and Veterans' Day
- May 20 - Fred Rogers
- May 27; June 3; June 10 - Summer Break
- Upcoming Events for Immigrants and International Students
- January – April 2025
Saturday February 22 (Weather Permitting)
- Arctic Blast Tubing Park, Paoli, Indiana
- Transport: pick up begins about 8 AM at your apartment. You need to book your ticket in advance at www.paolipeaks.com. If the park is full to capacity, they will not admit you without a ticket. Choose the time 10 AM to 12 noon for $36 for 2 hours of tubing.
- Transport provided to Arctic Tubing Park, but you need to text Jan to book a seat. You are responsible to purchase ticket to tube slopes before we arrive. We will stay for 2 hours from about 10 AM to 12 PM. Cost is $36, and equipment is included. Purchase tickets at www.paolipeaks.com.
- South Central Indiana Tour
- Don’t spend your money on transport or motels. Let us transport you free and sleep in your own bed each night.
- Marengo Cave Tour. $25 at the door. Pick up at your apartment starting 10:10 AM.
- Discount Outlet Mall shopping in Edinburgh, Indiana. Pick up at 9:30 AM.
- Clear Creek Trail plus Outdoor/indoor games. Taco Tuesday dinner.
- The place is the home of the Wivells, Free transport can be arranged.
- Bowling at Classic Bowling Lanes. Transport can be arranged or meet at Bowling Lanes at 1 PM at 1421 N. Willis Drive. $3.75 per game plus $3.75 shoe rental.
- Pickleball and hike at RCA park, 1400 W. Rca Park Drive at 1 PM.
- Hike to be announced.
- Conner Prairie. Early Indiana History Museum.
- Buy or bring your own lunch/snacks.
- Transport can be arranged. You can purchase tickets at the door for $25 (or $23 when paid online). The website is www.connerprairie.org.
- Kirkwood Observatory
- To view the stars. Meet up at 9:00 PM outside the Observatory, 119 S. Indiana Avenue (near Sample Gates).
- Kirkwood Observatory
- To view the sun. Meet up at 1:30 PM outside the Observatory, 119 S. Indiana Avenue (near Sample Gates).
- An early graduation celebration. Get out and get some fresh air. See the Jug Rock near Shoals, Indiana, the only free-standing rock formation east of the Mississippi River. A picnic lunch provided. Then we will explore the River Cave Valley Trails with waterfalls and caves. Pick up at 10 AM.