Welcome Week 2010!

We are looking forward to another fantastic year in Gramercy Green.  With our fellow FFiR, Olivia, pull out all the stops so please join us for some of our WELCOME WEEK festivities.

August 29
MOVE IN DAY
FAMILY AND FRIENDS PIT STOP
10:00 am -- 11:30 am
We will be working the line for the elevator handing out treats, beverages and information about our programs. We will also be hosting a special pit stop for parents, family and friends on our beautiful terrace overlooking downtown. We'll have coffee, tea and lots of breakfast treats so take a break and stop in to say, 'hello."

August 30
GRAMERCY GROWS
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Plant a seed or start a cutting for your new place. We'll provide dirt, seeds, pots, instructions and refreshments. You provide the TLC!

September 1
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MET
2:30
Get a special behind the scenes look at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a museum Educator who just happens to be part of the 1707 FFiR team. Space is limited so sign-up at the resource desk.

September 6 (Labor Day Monday)
FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES
12:30pm - 2:00pm
It's a monthly tradition at Gramercy Green. Grab a plate, fork and a mug and head over to our terrace for some chocolate chip pancakes, coffee and morning paper. This event is usually on the first Sunday of the month but check-in with the blog to find out about changes or updates.

PANCAKES!!!

It's the first Sunday of the month so that can mean just one thing. PANCAKES and NYT. Join us in 1707 for chocolate chip pancakes and coffee. Just bring a plate, fork and mug. It's a beautiful day and the terrace is open. FYI Biscuit is no longer wearing his Dracula costume but is still biting.

"Wishful Drinking" on Broadway

Carrie Fisher's hilarious new Broadway show. Great seats! $30 copay. To grab a seat email us to find out the details.

Watercolors with Will

Join FFiR Will Crow on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5pm on the terrace of 
Apt. 1707 for a watercolor workshop!

Make your own watercolor masterpiece, inspired by the NYC skyline and 
sunset, using a variety of techniques that you'll learn at the start 
of the workshop.

Bring a sweater or jacket (it will be cool outside on the terrace)--
all other materials are provided!

Sunday, August 30 9:30am - 11:00am MOVE IN DAY RECEPTION!

Take a break from moving in and bring your parents to our garden terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee and some breakfast treats.

Thursday, September 3 3:00 pm Behind-the-Scenes at the MET

William will take us behind the scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Space is limited so make sure you sign up for the event by emailing William directly.

Sunday, Sept. 6 5:00 - 6:00 pm Gotham Grows

Join us on our beautiful garden terrace to plant a seed for your apartment. We will provide seeds, dirt and plants. You just need to bring the TLC.

Wednesday Sept. 9 7:45pm Movie Under the Stars w/ Olivia, Will and Philip

Join us on the terrace for a classic NYC movie under the stars. We set up a big screen outside and provide the movie and treats.

Sunday, Sept 13 Noon - 2pm Chocolate Chip Pancake Brunch and NY Times

You've heard about the world-famous pancakes from your friends. Now is your chance to experience them for yourself while soaking in some sun on the terrace. Bring fork, plate, mug, appetite and fear of felines.

September 23 - Broadway's "Bye, Bye Birdie" and dinner at "Tony's"

The tickets have been purchased. Keep checking back here for more details. We'll have dinner at "Tony's

 before the show.

Welcome Week Programs 2009

Sunday, August 30 9:30am - 11:00am

MOVE IN DAY RECEPTION!

Take a break from moving in and bring your parents to our garden terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee and some breakfast treats.

Thursday, September 3 3:00 pm

Behind-the-Scenes at the MET

William will take us behind the scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Space is limited so make sure you sign up for the event by emailing William directly.

Sunday, Sept 6 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Gotham Grows

Join us on our beautiful garden terrace to plant a seed for your apartment. We will provide seeds, dirt and plants. You just need to bring the TLC.

Wednesday Sept. 9 7:45pm

Movie Under the Stars w/ Olivia, Will and Philip

Join us on the terrace for a classic NYC movie under the stars.

Sunday, Sept 13 Noon - 2pm

Chocolate Chip Pancake Brunch and NY Times

You've heard about the world-famous pancakes from your friends. Now is your chance to experience them for yourself while soaking in some sun on the terrace. Bring fork, plate, mug, appetite and fear of felines.

September 23

Broadway's "Bye, Bye Birdie" and dinner at "Tony's"

The tickets have been purchased. Keep checking back here for more details.

Beyond the Blog Training

Introduction - Who we are. Why we are doing this. How we are going to do this.

The Blog - You are already here.

The Wiki - Common Craft

PB Wiki

Gmaps

Twitter - Common Craft

VoiceThread

Small Group Work - Think of a way you might use one of these technologies to build community.

Sharing/ Final Thoughts

Midnight Breakfast

This was our first Midnight Breakfast and we had a great time. William even got to wear a hairnet!! It was fun to see current and former students as well as Gramercy staff and residents.

You CAN Go Home Again

Thanks to all the RA's who helped out and to Amanda and Bojun from The Wellness Center for facilitating the discussion about the pleasure and stress of going home for the holidays. Also, congratulations to the lucky residents who won prizes!!

Homemade Brunch and MET Visit

Halloween at Gramercy Green

Pancake Pictures

Biscuit gets some good play time.

The largest bottle of syrup we could find.
The griddle where the magic happens.