Pot Luck Socials
Join us for an evening of good food and learning about the work of RPCV’s in the local community. Speakers have included Carolyn Rose Avila (Venezuela) of FAVACA, Virginia Emmons (Niger) and Naomi Torfin (Niger) of Educate Tomorrow, and Edith McClintlock (Suriname) of the City of Miami’s new Green Initiatives. Bring a favorite dish to share, ideally something ethnic and wonderful from a country of service. Contact any Board Member if you would like more information or if you want to have a gathering at your home in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach Counties.
Cinco De Mayo
As usual, there is lots of food involved, but this time guests are asked to bring a Mexican food or beverage to share. The party is held at what has come to be known as the Peace Corps Compound – 2151 SW 17 St.in Miami. Mariachis and pinatas included!
Nominee and Family Picnic
With the help of Peace Corps Atlanta, this early summer picnic in a Broward County park brings together prospective PCVs, RPCVs, and family and friends of currently-serving PCVs. Everyone brings a dish to share — ethnic if possible. Activities include a guided nature walk, basket weaving lessons and lots of networking.
Holiday Party & Gift Exchange
Early December pot-luck party rotates among members’ houses. Guests bring a funny/bizarre wrapped gift for Chinese Auction. Big hits in recent years have been a Miami-Dade County voting booth (hanging chads included), a salsa-ing Santa and day-glow saddle shoes.
Women’s Book Club
Meets at a member’s house in Dade or Broward County, the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except for the summer) to discuss a book. Among those included in past discussions are: The Red Tent, The Lovely Bones, Ali and Nino, One True Thing, The Blind Assassin, The Daughter of Fortune The Corrections, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Stones From the River, and A Moveable Feast. See the Calendar for upcoming meetings. Contact Ann Gleeson at signgr@aol.com for more information.
Happy hours
From Botecto to the American Czech Slovak Cultural Club, one Friday a month we meet for happy hour. Come join us and meet other recently returned and new to the area members! Check the events listing for the next outing or contact rpcvsf@gmail.com.
