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Welcome to Champaign-Urbana, and the University of Illinois Community! The Newcomers' Group hopes that you can join us for various events we have planed throughout the year that aim to assist you in developing lasting personal and professional relationships, and a feeling of belonging in the University and greater C-U communities. The co-chairs and members of our group have diverse backgrounds, but we also have one thing in common-we've all been new to the community at one time. If there is an event you'd like to see us host, please email us. We'd love to hear your ideas. We look forward to meeting you, and having a great school year.
Stephanie Price, Newcomers Chair
Next Event(s)Tour of the U of I Plant ConservatoryMarch 13, 2013 at 5:30 pmEnjoy a fabulous personal tour with curator, Debbie Black, to see and enjoy the very rare Blue Poppies (the only place you can see them after the U of I ACES Open House the weekend before). We will also see rooms of orchids, desert and carnivorous plants, and the lush, tropical 3-story greenhouse. After the one hour tour, we will skip over to nearby Bevier Hall for a 6:30 dinner at the Spice Box. Dinners fill up quickly so we will want an idea of how many will attend as soon as possible. Please notify by emailing to newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Stay tuned for more exciting 2013 programming!Past EventsLarry Kanfer Gallery - Open HouseTuesday, November 22, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.2503 South Neil Street, Champaign Newcomers will host a visit with the Kanfers at their studio on Neil Street. Popular local artist, Larry Kanfer, and his wife, Alaina, will talk about their art. There will be light refreshments with non-alcoholic beverages, lively conversation, and the wonderful Kanfer photography. There is limited seating for this free event. Please RSVP to Stephanie at newcomers@theillinoisclub.org A Winter's TaleFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:30 pmTo celebrate leap day, Newcomers' would love for you to join us for a Hearth and Home Gathering. We will have fantastic food, excellent conversation, and best of all, an awesome special speaker, Storyteller Kim Sheahan, from the Spurlock Museum. Kim will delight us with winter stories as we sit by the fire and sip hot chocolate and cider and munch on tummy-warming goodies. What better way to spend a leap day evening? Come at 6:30, mingle and nibble, then find a place to nestle and listen to some wonderful, soul-enriching tales to warm your heart in the winter weather. Open to all Newcomers (in The Illinois Club 3 years or less) and being held at Stephanie Price's home. Space is limited, so e-mail now to reserve your cuddly seat at newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Planetarium Event - Open to all Members & Guests!Black Holes: The Other Side of InfinityMarch 29, 2012 with Refreshments at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:00 pm William M. Staerkel Planetarium Parkland College 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign Newcomers' Group is hosting a show at Parkland's Staerkel Planetarium. We'll begin with a social reception in the lobby with non-alcoholic beverages and light refreshments, followed by a short introduction by Donna Cox, Director of the Illinois eDREAM Institute, as well as the producer and art director of this gem, who will point out interesting things to watch for in the film. We will then get to see this spectacular 30 minute show on the Planetarium's state-of-the-art Digistar 4 full dome projection system. This is indeed a rare opportunity only available to our group! All members and their guests are welcome to join us at this fabulous event. Guests do not need to be prospective members to come. Newcomers (members of 1, 2, or 3 years) and prospective members may come for free. All others will pay a small $5 advance reservation fee or $7 at the door. Please RSVP to Stephanie at: newcomers@theillinoisclub.org by March 26th If payment is required, please dowload this form The Planetarium is on the western side of the Parkland College campus. There is a (sort of) circular drive near the entrance where you may drop people off. Some handicap-accessible parking is also nearby. Driving directions to Parkland may be found here: www2.parkland.edu/planetarium/directions.html Parkland map: www.parkland.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/PDF/maps/parkinglots.pdf Newcomers @ Prairie Fruits Farm & CreameryWednesday, August 22, 2012 from 4pm - 6pm4410 North Lincoln Avenue, Champaign (map) This event is free to newcomers (members of the club for 3 years or less)! Learn all about this very special and unique farm which is a goat dairy, creamery, and fruit and berry farm. Maybe you have even had some of their delicious cheese or gelato, found in local groceries and at the Market at the Square on Saturdays. FREE! Please RSVP by email to Stephanie at newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Directions to the farm may be found here: www.prairiefruits.com/direction-to-the-farm Newcomers Special Invitation to Wine Lover's GroupFriday, September 14, 2012 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm21 Greencroft Drive, Champaign Outdoor Garden Party featuring Argentinean wine, at Cinda & Jim Pettigrew's home. Bring a bottle of Argentinean wine. FREE! Please RSVP by email to newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Newcomer / Illinois Club Board Member Wine and Cheese MixerFriday, September 28, 2012 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm711 S. Elm Blvd., Champaign At Alma Bellafiore's home. FREE ! Please RSVP by email to newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Dessert Potluck and TheaterFriday October 19, 20124303 Curtis Meadow Dr., Champaign then 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign 6:00 pm - Dessert Potluck at Stephanie Price's. Bring a dessert to share and please label for common allergies. 7:30 pm - Show of Champaign Urbana Theatre Company's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Parkland Theater Individual Tickets: (prices may be lower with group discounts)
Please RSVP by email to newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Dinner at the new Inman Place & More Winter TalesJanuary 17, 2013 at 7 pm17 E. University Ave., C. Chef Rick, the new Inman Place chef, will make a personal appearance and share some recipes. We'll see the newly redesigned dining and welcome center, enjoy a fabulous gourmet dinner and get the "inside scoop" on its details from the chef. Afterwards we will sit by the fireplace and be enthralled by a master storyteller weaving tales of winter. A tour of the facility with its beautiful new décor will be offered also Nominal cost of this fantastic event is $15. RSVP by emailing to newcomers@theillinoisclub.org Deadline is January 10th. Send checks (made out to The Illinois Club) to: Stephanie Price, 4303 Curtis Meadow Dr., Champaign IL 61822. | |
