International Speakers Luncheons (updates)
November 8th, 2009SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY) 11:45 AM – 1PM AT THE FAMILY Y
See our public events calendar for details and to subscribe in your Outlook or Google Calendar. Here’s a list of our upcoming speakers.
- DECEMBER 9: Christmas in Peru, with Daly Feldman
- JANUARY 13: Vietnam and other countries visited by Thomas Yung
- FEBRUARY 10: China – Mayor Ardell Brede reports about his trip to Rochester’s partner city Xianyang
- MARCH 10: Bangladesh – Nazme Hoque
- APRIL 14: Japan’s Samurai – George Hoeppner
We are still looking for a speaker in May. Speakers get free lunch. If you have an idea about topics, speakers or want to speak yourself, please contact Herta Matteson 507-280-8319 or email.
The luncheons cover international topics, travel reports, customs and other international and ethnic issues. An ethnic lunch is served at 11:45, the program starts shortly after noon. The price for the luncheon is $9 for RIA and Y members, $10 for non-members. Reservations by Monday before the luncheon please, call Betsy at 507-289-3359.

Rochester International Association is proud to announce that the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is performing for the first time at Rochester’s Mayo Civic Center on Sat., Sept. 19 7PM. The “Ode to Flowers” performance will involve more than 80 dancers, some of which are from Rochester.



