Join the International Women’s Group
The International Women’s Group (IWG) is a social group and a conduit to connect women of all nationalities living in the Upstate. Membership in Upstate International entitles you to all the benefits of the IWG. Newcomers will feel at home by getting support from women already established in the area, while current friendships are expanded upon and deepened.
With a wide variety of monthly activities, from coffee mornings and potluck lunches to hiking and fitness walks, there is always an engaging experience around the corner. Special events such as International dinners and holiday celebrations provide a taste of the world. There are craft days and panel discussions with women who share a global outlook.
The International Women’s Group is open and free to Upstate International members. Join here! For more information, email us.
* IWG Tuesday Events generally are held at the Upstate International Center, starting at 10:00 AM.
Ongoing Events
Hike: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00am
Coffee and Conversation @ Panera: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am
Stride and Stroll: 1st Thursday of the month, 9:00am- Zoo Parking Lot at Cleveland Park
8 Mile Walk: 4th Tuesday of the month, 9:00am- Zoo Parking Lot at Cleveland Park
Lunch & Laugh @ Jasmine Kitchen: 4th Wednesday of the month, 11:45am
Ladies Night Out: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm. Different location each month.
Text @UIWG to 81010 to ‘stay in the know’ with IWG updates
Scroll down to check all upcoming and past activities!
IWG JUNE 2023 CALENDAR
Tue. 6/13/23 – 10AM – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun!
No RSVP is required.
Tues. 6/20/23 – 9AM – Greenwood Festival of Flowers fieldtrip
Join the Upstate International Women’s Group and be captivated by the stunning display of topiaries that grace Main Street in Greenwood. This enchanting exhibition showcases an array of flowers, plants, and whimsical topiaries, including Flora the Flamingo, Gertie and Little Gidget, Dino Dude, the Dabbling Ducks, and more than 40 of their delightful friends who strike a pose for pictures each year.
Before embarking on this magical journey, the group will stop by the visitor center to pick up route maps and then head to Main Street to immerse in the beauty of the topiaries.
Having lunch at one of the charming downtown Greenwood restaurants is part of the plans. However, if you prefer, you are welcome to bring a bagged lunch of your own.
Please remember to RSVP with Margo (internationalwg@upstateinternational.org) by Friday, June 16th – Carpooling location will be shared upon RSVP.
South Carolina Festival of Flowers (scfestivalofflowers.org)
Thu. 6/22/23 – 6:30PM – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the Ladies’ Night Out of the month, this time at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (1022A Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Wed. 6/28/23 – 11:45AM – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!
No RSVP is needed.
IWG MAY 2023 CALENDAR
Tue. 5/2/23 – 10AM – SPRING POTLUCK AND PLANT EXCHANGE (UI Center – 9 S Memminger St, Greenville, SC))
The International Women’s Group has an exciting event planned for their first gathering in May – a potluck and plant exchange! Bring a plant to gift, and earn a ticket to purchase a new plant from another member (each plant you bring will give you the right to “buy” another).
Also, please bring a dish to share with the group.
Thu. 5/4/23 – 9AM – SHORT WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group on a walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Commons for a snack or coffee. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 4 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately noon.
RSVP with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com) by May 3rd, at noon.
Tue. 5/9/23 – 9AM – HIKE HIGH FALLS AND TRIPLE FALLS TOUR DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST
This is a 3.3-mile loop trail near Hendersonville NC. It’s a moderately challenging route and takes about 1:30min to complete. Meet the group at 9 am in the parking lot behind Starbucks on the corner of Pelham Rd/E. North street/Pleasantburg and we will be back mid-afternoon. If you are carpooling please bring $5 cash for the driver.
Make sure to pack a picnic lunch, and plenty to drink. RSVP is required with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com) by Monday, May 8th, at noon.
Tue. 5/16/23 – 10AM – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun!
No RSVP is required.
Thu. 5/18/23 – 6:30PM – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the Ladies’ Night Out of the month, this time at La Parilla (1 Market Point Dr. Greenville SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Tue. 5/23/23 – 9AM – LONG WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group for a long walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 8 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately at 1:30PM.
RSVP by Mon, May 2nd, at noon, with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Wed. 5/24/23 – 11:45AM – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!
No RSVP is needed.
IWG APRIL 2023 CALENDAR
Tue. 4/4/23 – 10AM – FIELDTRIP AND TOUR OF FORX CHEESE IN ANDERSON (Forx Farm , 5575 Dobbins Bridge Road, Anderson, SC)
The International Women’s Group will start April’s activities meeting the Lubsen family to learn their Gouda cheese making process. The whole tour will last about an hour and will be taking place indoors. $5 per person to be paid with exact cash on day of the tour. Coffee and cheese samples included.
RSVP is necessary by Friday March 31 with Margo at internationalwg@upstateinternational.org. Carpool/meeting place instructions will be shared upon RSVP.
Thu. 4/6/23 – 9AM – SHORT WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group on a walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Commons for a snack or coffee. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 4 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately noon.
RSVP with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com) by Apr 5, at noon.
Tue. 4/11/23 – 9AM – HIKE RC EDWARDS TRAIL TO TRIPLE CREEK TRAIL
This is a 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Central, South Carolina in the Clemson Experimental forest. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. Meet the group at 9am in the parking lot behind Starbucks on the corner of Pelham Rd/E. North St,/Pleasantburg. Return to the parking lot should be around noon. If you are car pooling please bring $5 cash for the driver.
Make sure to pack a picnic lunch, and plenty to drink.
RSVP is required with Mariette (link to yetweiden@gmail.com) by Monday, Apr 10th, at noon.
Tue. 4/18/23 – 10AM – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun!
No RSVP is required.
Thu. 4/20/23 – 6:30PM – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the Ladies’ Night Out of the month, this time at Smoke on the Water (1 Augusta St #202, Greenville, SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Tue. 4/25/23 – 9AM – LONG WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group for a long walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 8 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately at 1:30PM.
RSVP by Mon, Apr 24th, at noon, with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Wed. 4/26/23 – 11:45AM – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!
No RSVP is needed.
IWG MARCH 2023 CALENDAR
Thu. 3/2/23 – 9AM – SHORT WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group on a walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Commons for a snack or coffee. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 4 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately noon.
RSVP with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Tue. 3/7/23 – 10AM – BRING BIRDS TO YOUR YARD (meet at Upstate International Center – 9 S Memminger St, Greenville, SC)
Jay Keck, an educator with the SC Wildlife Federation, will talk about spring migrant birds that come to SC to breed, and how to attract them to your yard. He will also talk about other nature-related topics. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
No RSVP is required.
Tue. 3/14/23 – 9AM – HIKE SCENIC SHORELINE TRAIL IN LAKE GREENWOOD STATE PARK
An easy 4.4-mile loop trail. It’s a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking. The ladies will meet in the parking behind Taco Bell on the corner of Fairview Rd and Grandview Dr (Exit 27 on 385 southbound) at 9am and will be back mid-afternoon.
Pack a picnic lunch, and plenty to drink.
RSVP by Monday 3/13/22 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com)
Thu. 3/16/23 – 6:30PM – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the Ladies’ Night Out of the month, this time at Meat Me Mediterranean Grill and Deli (1507 Woodruff Rd Unit D, Greenville, SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Tue. 3/21/23 – 10AM – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun!
No RSVP is required.
Tue. 3/28/23 – 9AM – LONG WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group for a long walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 8 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately at 1:30PM.
RSVP by Mon 3/27/22 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Wed. 3/29/23 – 11:45AM – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!
No RSVP is needed.
IWG FEBRUARY 2023 CALENDAR
Thu. 2/2/23 – 9AM – SHORT WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group on a walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Commons for a snack or coffee. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 4 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately noon.
RSVP by Wed. 2/1/23 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Tue. 2/7/23 – 10AM – CREPES TASTING (at Upstate International Center – 9 S Memminger St, Greenville, SC)
Crepes, crepes, crepes, demo and tasting with Monique and Beatrice.
The event is hosted by the International Women’s Group and therefore only open to women who have a current UI membership. If you are a not member yet, you are more than welcome to come and check out this club event to see if you like the experience before becoming a member!
No RSVP is required.
Tue. 2/14/23 – 9AM – HIKE GRASSY CREEK FALLS IN DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST
An easy to moderate 3.7 miles out and back trail. The ladies will meet in the parking behind Starbucks (on the corner of E. North St. and Pleasantburg/Pelham Road) at 9AM and be back by mid-afternoon. Pack a picnic lunch and plenty to drink.
RSVP by Mon 2/13/22 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com)
Thu. 2/16/23 – 6:30PM – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the Ladies Night Out of the month, this time at the Yellow Ginger Asian Kitchen (2100 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Tue. 2/21/23 – 10AM – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun!
No RSVP is required.
Wed. 2/22/23 – 11:45AM – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!
No RSVP is needed.
Tue. 2/28/23 – 9AM – LONG WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group for a long walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 8 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately at 1:30PM.
RSVP by Mon 2/27/22 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
IWG JANUARY 2023 CALENDAR
Thu. 1/5/23– 09.00am – SHORT WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group on a walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Commons for a snack or coffee. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 4 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately noon.
RSVP by Wed. 1/4/23 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Sun. 1/8/23 – 2-4pm – LA FÊTE DES ROIS – FEAST OF THE KINGS (Upstate International Center – 9 S Memminger St, Greenville, SC)
Upstate International and the Alliance Française will hold its annual celebration featuring tasty Galletes des Rois, in recognition of the traditional French holiday, La Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings). Come learn about the tradition and sample fresh-baked gallettes (King’s Cake). The presentation will be in English and includes French vocabulary.
This event is open to all ages and includes fun trivia and a treasure hunt for the younger audience.
Reserve in advance, $10 for AF and UI members ($6 for children), $15 for non-members – refreshments and galletes provided. Remember to let us know the age, and the number of children so we can adapt our games and prizes.
RSVP is needed! Please write megbglass@juno.com to confirm your presence and get your tickets.
Tue. 1/10/23 – 10.00am – KICKBOX AND TAHITIAN DANCE DEMONSTRATION WITH LILA EVRARD (at Upstate International Center – 9 S Memminger St, Greenville, SC)
Lila was born in Tahiti in 1976 and started training in Martial Arts with her father at the age of 5. She is recognized internationally as one of the top female Martial Arts instructors in the world and in 2010, was awarded “Filipino Martial Arts Woman of the Year”. Lila also teaches Boxing, Kickboxing, Conditioning, Tai Chi, and Tahitian Dance, and has a Master’s Degree in law.
The event is hosted by the International Women’s Group and therefore only open to women who have a current UI membership. If you are a not member yet, you are more than welcome to come and check out this club event to see if you like the experience before becoming a member!
The event is free, and coffee and refreshments will be served.
Tue. 1/17/23 – 10.00am – COFFEE AT PANERA ON WOODRUFF RD AT SHOPS AT SHOPS AT GREENRIDGE
Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, some snacks, good conversation, and lots of fun! No RSVP is required.
Thu. 1/19/23 – 06.30pm – LADIES NIGHT OUT
The International Women’s Group is gathering together for the first Ladies Night Out of 2023, this time at the Sciortino’s Trattoria and Pizzeria (3734 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC). Fun awaits!
Please RSVP with Christine (chhofbauer@yahoo.com).
Tue. 1/24/23 – 09.00am – LONG WALK ON THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL
Join the International Women’s Group for a long walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The walk will start at the zoo and lead to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch. Meet the group at 9AM in the zoo parking lot. The total walking distance is 8 miles, and the return to the parking lot will be approximately at 1:30PM.
RSVP by Mon 1/25/22 at noon with Mariette (yetweiden@gmail.com).
Wed. 1/25/23 – 11.45am – LUNCH AT JASMINE KITCHEN (503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC).
Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends! No RSVP is needed.