Dear Friends,
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you—our donors, supporters, members, partners, staff, y voluntarios. This year has been one of growth and possibility for Upstate International (UI), and your participation has made all the difference.
Whether UI touched your life in the classroom, on the dance floor during Salsa al atardecer, at a Más allá de los titulares lunch & learn discussion, on a walk along the Swamp Rabbit Trail with the UI Women’s Group, in a book club meeting, over the phone to start your journey with us, or simply over lunch connecting with fellow community members, your presence matters. Every small and large moment contributes to the heartbeat of our mission.
As we reflect on the year, we hope you recognize the impact you’ve made, and we invite you to help continue that work. Your year-end gift enables Upstate International to expand its programs, open new doors for connection, and ensure that every person can experience an international Upstate. If a donation isn’t the right fit today, registering for a class is just as meaningful and enriches your journey of learning and connection.
While our office is closed to the public until January 12, 2026, staff will be available after the new year, with classes starting on January 26, 2026. We can’t wait to see you next year, ready to explore even more opportunities and connections together.
From all of us at Upstate International, thank you for being part of this community, for believing in our mission, and for helping us make a difference, one connection at a time.
With gratitude,
The Upstate International Team
🌎 Language Corner
Learn Portuguese:
Que bom te ver!
(key BOHN chee veh)
It’s so good to see you!
Tip:
Skip the kway. Go with llave.
Let bom buzz in your nose.
Turn te into chee.
Drop the hard R at the end
Register for a UI Language Course Today! Classes Start January 26.
⭐️ Función destacada
Giuseppe “Joe” Sacca, UI Teacher
Giuseppe Sacca has been part of Upstate International for two years, where he teaches the intermediate Italian class. Teaching is his favorite activity at UI, and he considers it the most rewarding part of his involvement. He believes that the wide range of languages taught and spoken at UI is one of the organization’s greatest strengths and one of the reasons it feels globally welcoming. Giuseppe encourages others to approach cultural differences with an open mind as they explore global connections through UI. He speaks both English and Italian, and when he is not teaching, he enjoys cycling. A mechanical engineer and business owner in his earlier career, Giuseppe has discovered that teaching has become a meaningful and fulfilling pursuit in his retirement. Thank you for sharing!
We Are Hiring
Two Positions: Executive Director and Communications Manager
The search for a permanent Executive Director is underway! We seek a talented nonprofit professional with honed skills and experience in leadership, fundraising and development, organizational management, and a sincere desire to build an international presence in Upstate. Contact the Executive Director Search Committee for information.
UI seeks to add a Communications Manager with creative and enthusiastic experience in public relations, marketing, member relations, and more. Contact the interim executive director for information.
🗓️ Próximos eventos
Reunión del club de lectura de la UI – enero
📅 Fecha: Lunes 5 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 19:00 – 21:00
📍Ubicación: La ubicación se indicará al confirmar su asistencia.
Libro: El mundo por venir | Autor: Dara Horn | 5 de enero de 2026 El ex niño prodigio Ben Ziskind roba un cuadro de Marc Chagall al final de un viaje de alienación…
UIWG – Refrescar y restaurar: Demostración de reflexología
📅 Fecha: Martes 6 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m.
📍Ubicación: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville, SC 29601
Ven y únete al UIWG para una demostración informativa de los beneficios de la reflexología a cargo de Vivienne Bailey, reflexóloga certificada desde 2001. Ella…
Short Walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail – UIWG
📅 Fecha: Jueves, 8 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
📍Ubicación: Zoológico de Greenville
📍150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville, SC 29601
Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado. Únase al UIWG para un breve paseo por el sendero Swamp Rabbit hasta el centro, con una parada para tomar un café en el Commons.
Almuerzo para expatriados jubilados y semijubilados
📅 Fecha: Friday, January 9, 2026
🕐 Hora: 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
📍Ubicación: Granada en Main
📍 618 S. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Retired and Semi-Retired Expat Group Join the Retired Expat Group for lunch at Pomegranate on Main! Join us for a special Retired Expat Lunch at Pomeg…
Annual King’s Cake Celebration
📅 Fecha: Sunday, January 11, 2026
🕐 Hora: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍Ubicación: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville Sc, 29601
💰 Costo: 10
La Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings) Hosted By: Upstate International (UI)In partnership with Alliance Française du Piedmont The King’s Cake cele…
¡Café y manualidades UIWG!
📅 Fecha: Martes 13 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
📍Ubicación: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville, Carolina del Sur, 29687
Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado. ¡Únete a esta nueva actividad! No es un taller, sino una forma de terminar la manualidad que empezaste...
UIWG – Café en Panera Bread
📅 Fecha: Martes, 20 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
📍Ubicación: Panera Bread
📍 1125 Woodruff Rd #1705, Greenville, SC 29607
Café del Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado en Panera Bread, en Woodruff Road (Shops at Greenridge). ¡Únete al Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado…!
Largo paseo por el sendero Swamp Rabbit
📅 Fecha: Martes, 27 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 9:00 a. m. a 1:30 p. m.
📍Ubicación: Zoológico de Greenville
📍150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado. Dén un largo paseo por el Sendero del Conejo de Pantano. Comenzaremos en el zoológico y caminaremos hasta el Café del Conejo de Pantano para…
UIWG – Almuerzo en Jasmine Kitchen
📅 Fecha: Miércoles, 28 de enero de 2026
🕐 Hora: 11:45 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.
📍Ubicación: Cocina de jazmín
📍 503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605
Grupo Internacional de Mujeres del Norte del Estado. ¡Reúnanse con el Grupo Internacional de Mujeres en Jasmine Kitchen para disfrutar de un almuerzo con amigas! La comida siempre es deliciosa…
Bridge the World Here Complicarse Hazte miembro
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