Welcoming Week is September 13-22, 2024
River Crossing YMCA is honored to participate in Welcoming Week. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
During Welcoming Week, branches will recognize and foster connections and collaboration between people of all ethnicities and walks of life.
Welcoming Week Activities by Branch
Welcoming Week 2024 Activities at all branches include:
• Coloring Sheets & Flag Stickers
• Welcoming Weeks "Where I Am From" Map
Additional activities by branch include:
Bethlehem
9/16: Childcare Art Gallery Opening at 5 PM
9/17: Henna Chakra at 5 PM
9/18: Community Leaders Fair at 5:30 PM
9/19: Community Potluck Dinner at 5:30 PM
9/20: Action Karate Demonstration at 5:30 PM and Jeopardy Family Game Night at 6 PM
Easton
9/18 Teas from around the world
9/17 Senior Lunch - International Themed Taco Lasagna and Corn Salsa
9/20 International Pot Luck - ALL WELCOME - see below!
Nazareth
9/16 Coffee from around the world
9/17 Teas From Around the World
9/18 International trivia
9/20 Aloha to welcoming week with snacks
Slate Belt in Pen Argyl
Coffee from around the world
Chalk the walk
Color map for kids
9/13 Messy Me - Friendship & Inclusivity Craft (Elmer the elephant)
9/16 Kids Art - African Kente Weaving Craft
9/17 Middle Eastern Belly Dancing Lessons
9/19 Spanish Lessons for grades K-5
9/20 Combia Dance Lessons for Adults
9/21 Family Yoga - Encanto Theme
9/22 American Sign Language Lessons
Suburban North
9/19 A Taste of Diversity Pot Luck
9/17 Storytime - Adventures from Around the World
9/18 International Film Festival - A Tour Around the World
Welcoming Week Event:
Our Annual International PotLuck
We're celebrating Welcoming Week with an International Pot Luck at our Easton branch!
Join us for foods from all over the world prepared by members and local restaurants. Then, stay and enjoy international entertainment from local organizations and members!
Friday, September 20, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Easton Branch
1225 West Lafayette Street
Easton, PA 18042
Foods from El Salvador, Indonesia, Italy, Tunisia, Colombia, Turkey, Guatemala, Phillippines, Greece, Lebanaon and more plus local businesses.
Want to attend to enjoy the featured foods?
Or, would you like to volunteer to feature your favorite dish in our event?
Fill in the form below at the RSVP link.