Dear Friends,
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you—our donors, supporters, members, partners, staff, En vrijwilligers. 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 bij zonsondergang, at a Voorbij de krantenkoppen 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 sleutel.
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.
⭐️ Uitgelichte functie
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.
🗓️ Aankomende evenementen
Bijeenkomst van de UI-boekenclub – januari
📅 Datum: Maandag 5 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 19:00 – 21:00
📍 Locatie: De locatie wordt na aanmelding doorgegeven.
Boek: De toekomstige wereld | Auteur: Dara Horn | 5 januari 2026 Voormalig wonderkind Ben Ziskind steelt een schilderij van Marc Chagall aan het einde van een vervreemdingsperiode…
UIWG – Verfris & Herstel: Reflexologie demonstratie
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 6 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 10:00 - 11:30 uur
📍 Locatie: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville, SC 29601
Kom naar de informatieve demonstratie van de voordelen van reflexologie door Vivienne Bailey, gecertificeerd reflexoloog sinds 2001, georganiseerd door de UIWG. Zij zal…
Short Walk on the Swamp Rabbit Trail – UIWG
📅 Datum: Donderdag 8 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 9:00 - 12:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Dierentuin van Greenville
📍 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville, SC 29601
Upstate International Women's Group. Ga met UIWG mee voor een korte wandeling over het Swamp Rabbit-pad naar het centrum, met een koffiepauze bij The Commons. We zullen...
Lunch voor gepensioneerde en semi-gepensioneerde expats
📅 Datum: Friday, January 9, 2026
🕐 Tijd: 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 Locatie: Granaatappel op 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
📅 Datum: Sunday, January 11, 2026
🕐 Tijd: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Locatie: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville Sc, 29601
💰 Kosten: 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…
UIWG Koffie en knutselen!
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 13 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 10:00 - 12:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville SC, 29687
Upstate International Women's Group: Doe mee met deze nieuwe activiteit! Dit is geen workshop, maar een manier om het handwerkproject dat je bent begonnen af te maken…
UIWG – Koffie bij Panera Bread
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 20 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 10:00 - 12:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Panera Bread
📍 1125 Woodruff Rd #1705, Greenville, SC 29607
Koffie van de Upstate International Women's Group bij Panera Bread aan Woodruff Road (Shops at Greenridge). Zorg dat je lid wordt van de Upstate International Women's Group…
Lange wandeling over het moeraskonijnenpad.
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 27 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 9:00 - 13:30 uur
📍 Locatie: Dierentuin van Greenville
📍 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
Internationale vrouwengroep Upstate: Maak een lange wandeling over de Swamp Rabbit Trail. We beginnen bij de dierentuin en lopen naar het Swamp Rabbit Café voor een…
UIWG – Lunch bij Jasmine Kitchen
📅 Datum: Woensdag 28 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 11:45 - 13:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Jasmijn Keuken
📍 503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605
Ontmoet de Internationale Vrouwengroep van Upstate New York bij Jasmine Kitchen voor een heerlijke lunch met vriendinnen! Het eten is er altijd heerlijk…
Bridge the World Here Doe mee! Word lid
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