All are invited to volunteer to help with setting up (at 3:30PM) and cleaning up (at 7:00PM).
Contribute to our community, get involved, have fun!

We hope to see you there!

Roy & Inbal,
Westgate Social Chairs.

We're excited to have Rosalita's Puppets back for another show! Join us for the fun and magic of "The Three Dreams" puppet show. Fun and Free for adults and children of all ages. The event will be held on the Westgate playground (in the case of inclement weather it will be moved to the lounge).

To get a sense of how many people to plan for we ask that you please register if you plan to attend.

What: Rosalita's Puppet Show
When: Saturday May 5, 2012 (Time: 10:30 AM - Noon)
Where: Westgate Playground
Who: MIT Graduate Students and Families

Questions?
Bryan and Lis Haslam
westgate-prc [at] mit [dot] edu

Sponsored by GSC and WEC

The Westgate Spring 2012 Yard Sale is coming up soon!

When: 9:00AM – 1:00PM, Saturday, May.12th, 2012
Where: Lawn between Westgate and Tang (540 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 02139) We'll have music on so that you can find us easily!

Buy all kinds of useful household goods from fellow students with low prices!

Possible Items List:
furniture, household items, kitchen utensils, bikes, electric appliances (e.g. microwave, rice cooker, blender), crockery, glasses, clothing, books, toys, grocery, personal care items (e.g. skin/body care, hair care, cosmetic, oral care, health care), electronics, food and much more!

Also, we’ll set up an area for FREE items during the event. Feel free to come donate your items or grab a freebie!

***NOTE***
Due to over whelming seller registrations, we won't be able to provide tables for non-westgate residents. But feel free to bring your own table/cloth to sell your stuffs. Just please be clean and take everything away with you when you leave. Thank you!

E-mail westgate-rfrc [at] mit [dot] edu with questions/comments.

Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood WEC.

Best,
Hanhong & Yue
Westgate RFRCs

Spring is just around the corner! To celebrate the arrival of tulips and warmer weather, we are hosting a Westgate Spring Brunch on Saturday, March 31. We'll start the event with a children's egg hunt and follow it with a warm brunch. It's a wonderful, springtime event for all graduate students and families!

What: Westgate Spring Brunch
When: Saturday, March 31 at 10:00 am
Where: Student Center - Sala de Puerto Rico (W20-202)
Who: Graduate students and families

Note: Children will need to bring their own basket for the egg hunt.

Registration is required for this event and begins on Tuesday, March 20 at 8:01pm. Go to https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event.php to register.

Sponsored by the GSC Funding Board, WEC, and GSC Activities

Nigel and Jenny
Westgate Presidents
westgate-pres [at] mit [dot] edu

and

Maca and Gonzalo
Parents Resource Coordinators
westgate-prc [at] mit [dot] edu

We're excited to announce:
Westgate Executive Committee Openings

WEC is a committee of volunteers who have fun advocating for Westgate, planning events, and getting involved in the community. Apply for our open positions!

Presidents
Couples Resource Coordinators
Social Chairs
(For descriptions of each position, see the WCA Constitution and http://westgate.mit.edu/government)

Benefits include being exempt from the Housing Lottery (while serving on WEC) and 5 free lounge reservations a year. Plus you have the chance to cause positive change, receive funding to throw fun events, and make new friends in our community.

The application form is found by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGZ2NXdidXV2SzFVWFF.... The application deadline is Monday, March 12.

Still feeling lovey dovey from Valentine’s Day? Want to keep that loving feeling alive?

Come join us for a Couples Only Workshop on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Westgate lounge.

In this workshop couples will explore ways to be connected and stay connected – both emotionally and physically. Some techniques include breathing exercises, gentle partner massage and yoga stretches, and deep relaxation. Each participant will need to bring a yoga mat and/or towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and come with an open heart.

Join us and take time to nurture yourself and your relationship and keep that Valentine’s love alive.

Space is limited so please register at westgate.mit.edu

Questions? Contact Bryan and Lis at westgate-crc [at] mit [dot] edu.
Brought to you by WEC and Community Wellness at MIT Medical

Join us afterward for a night of fine cheese, fruit, and chocolate at Westgate’s Social Hour (8-9pm)

Due to recent resident feedback, Westgate's Social Hour will now be held twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 8-9 pm. Dates for this semester will be February 22, March 14, 28, April 11, 25, and May 9, 23. For residents unable to make it to Social Hour, Westgate's monthly Family Tea Time is a similar event held during the day.

Additionally, we are looking for residents who are interested in helping host Social Hour this semester. WEC provides the money, you decide on and provide the refreshments. If you are interested please email us for more information.

If you have questions please let us know. We look forward to seeing you at Social Hour this semester. Join us next week for a night of fine cheese, fruit, and chocolate!

Thanks,

Bryan and Lis
westgate-crc [at] mit [dot] edu

WHEN: Monday, Feb.27th, 7PM to 9PM
WHERE: Lobdell, Student Center 2nd Floor (W20-208)
TICKET: $4/Adult, Free for kids

Featuring:

• Lantern and other artistic decorations; Cultural Chinese music;
• All kinds of traditional Chinese cuisine;
• Riddles (both Chinese and English versions) on lanterns with little prizes;
• Traditional Chinese crafts.

Please register at: https://westgate.mit.edu:444/registration/event_view.php?t=2012.02.09.20...

MIT certificate required.

Sponsored by ARCADE.

Email westgate-rfrc [at] mit [dot] edu with questions/concerns.

Yue WU & Hanhong GAO
Westgate RFRCs

When: Saturday, February 11th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Hyatt, 14th Floor
What: Come celebrate Valentine's Day with a fine dining experience, cash bar, live music and your loved one.

$20 per person ($40 per couple)

Registration will begin on January 23rd at 8:01pm
http://westgate.mit.edu/registration/event.php

*Babysitting will be available for $8 per child from 5:45pm to 8:45pm (Sponsored by ODGE)

This event will have limited registration and is limited to Westgate residents ONLY.

Thanks,

Megan & Christopher Palmer
Westgate Social Chair

Westgate Fitness Workshop: How to Create a Workout
Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30pm
Westgate Basement Lounge

This workshop is for you if:
**You want to be more physically active, but don't know where to start
**You are physically active, but want to keep challenging yourself
**You want to learn more about exercise and living healthy

How to Create a Workout: A lecture led by a DAPER personal trainer for you to learn how to develop S.M.A.R.T goals and create a weekly workout routine using the FITT principle that can be done at any of our fitness facilities or at your home.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about exercise!

**Childcare not provided so please make other accommodations for your children.**

Please register if you plan on attending:
http://westgate.mit.edu/registration

Contact Danielle & Michael Churchill (westgate-gc [at] mit [dot] edu) with any questions.