What a find!
Bright, airy, immaculate, cute, interesting owners/chefs. Oh yes. Good food!
Our Monday, June 4th RPCV dinner will be at: Morningstar Greek Restaurant
Our hosts are husband and wife Maria and Elias. Their restaurant has been open for 2 years. They are usually closed on Monday night but have agreed to open for us with some concessions:
- Dinner will be served at 6:30.
- No liquor license, but people may bring in their own wine or beer if they like.
- No credit cards. Cash only.
The menu will include salad, 1-2 Greek entrées, a vegetarian entrée, dessert, and ice tea or lemonade. (Coffee will be available for an extra charge.)
COST: $13 includes tax, tip. (Remember to bring cash)
OUR SPEAKER: will be Emily Fahner-Vihtelic (Bolivia 2005-07) - who is returning to Bolivia the next day!
DATE: Monday, June 4
TIME: Gather at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm
RSVP: by Saturday, June 2, 10:00 amEmail Ellen: eprill@rochester.rr.com
If you sign up, don't come, and don't cancel, you will be expected to pay.
LOCATION: Morningstar Restaurant, 850 Merchants Road (482-0331)
It is in the NE side of Rochester on Merchants Road at the corner of Falstaff
Merchants runs between Culver Road and Winton Road.
The restaurant is diagonally across from the Merchants Grille, and is a large, one story, white stucco building.
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A REQUEST: Email Marian (mhbeil@rochester.rr.com), Michelle (miclaraby@yahoo.com), or Ellen (eprill@rochester.rr.com) with your restaurant suggestions.
Michelle and Ellen will check them out, and make arrangements.
SUMMER EVENT: We have been invited to spend a day on one of the Finger Lakes. More details later.
About Rochester RPCVs Dinners
The first Monday of each month (except when holidays intrude.)
Restaurant recommendations needed
Criteria:
Open on Mondays.
Can seat 30–40 people together,
Can either serve a fixed-price buffet, or is willing to write individual checks.
Has sufficient staff to accommodate such a large group.
Is reasonably priced.
Can accommodate a presentation without bothering other customers.
Speakers
We would love to hear about your Peace Corps experience. Contact Marian Beil to volunteer to make a presentation at one of our dinners.
It can include slides — yes, finally people who are interested in seeing your slides! — maps, artifacts, garments, music, demonstrations of dances. Whatever you have and whatever you'd like to share — we are interested. Contact Marian Beil to volunteer.
PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
If you wish to show slides, 20 to a maximum of 30 please.
We urge you to limit the number of slides and select ones about which a lot can be said because our group is interested in an in-depth discussion of your country and experience, and also the group loves to chime in with the likes of "In my country the people . . ." which makes for a very dynamic and informative presentation for all.Presentation length: 30 minutes maximum.
Q & A: 10 minutes maximum. (also a good time to pass items around or discuss artifacts).
POSSIBLE TOPICS TO DISCUSS:
Country of assignment and job assignment
Training (language, cultural training, job training)
Site assignment (type of community)
Doing the Job
Country (geography, climate, government)
The People (how they live, how they make their living, etc.)
Culture (arts and crafts, music, dance)
Lifestyle and cultural adjustments (dhopping, transportation, housing, mail)
The economy (cost of living, salaries)
Travel
Friendships
Current events