Welcome to Living in America!

Living in America (LIA), a Hitchcock outreach program on Thursday mornings at the church and virtually, has been filling the needs of over 5,600 international adults since 1976. If you know any international adults who are interested in making friends and learning about America Culture while improving their English, please recommend LIA to them. Many friendships made at LIA have continued for years, and alumnae groups meet regularly in Tokyo. The   program encourages conversation in English.

CLASSES
In-house and hybrid classes will meet on Thursday mornings from September 28, 2023 until early-June 2024. They will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 AM with time to socialize from 9:00 – 9:30. By using virtual technology, students can join LIA classes from anywhere in the world!  So, whether they are nearby in Westchester, halfway around the world, or somewhere in between, they are welcome to join LIA. All in-house students and teachers must be fully Covid vaccinated and boosted.

REGISTRATION

There are two ways to Register for the LIA program:

·     In the church on Thursday September 21, 2023 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. After that, students may also register in the church any Thursday morning from 9:00 - 9:30 AM.

·     Anytime online by clicking the ‘Register here’ button below

REGISTRATION FEE

There will be a $25 registration fee for all students to help cover administrative costs. The Hitchcock Community Outreach Committee also helps fund the program.

  There are three ways to pay this fee:

  1. In person on September 28, 2023 or on the first day of class.

  2. By a check drawn on a U.S. bank and made out to Living in America. Mail the check to Living in America at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583.

  3. By using Venmo. To use Venmo, go to www.venmo.com to either access your existing account or establish a new account for yourself. The church’s Venmo account is @Hitchcock_Presbyterian. Please give your name and indicate that your payment is for Living in America.

 SPECIAL EVENT

On Thursday December 14, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:30 am, there will be an in-house Christmas Service and celebration sponsored by LIA and Presbyterian Women. This program is a wonderful way for HPC members and their friends to have a “hands-on” opportunity for service and outreach.

If you wish additional information or want to volunteer, please contact Diane Gismond (914-723-9286 – dianegismond@gmail.com) or Linda Camp (914-997-7468 – LindaCamp100@yahoo.com), send an e-mail to hitchcocklia@gmail.com or check the Hitchcock website -- https://www.hitchcockpresby.org/living-in-america.

The LIA 2023-2024 Handbook - Click here.

The LIA 2023-2024 Brochure - Click here.

  • Cultural Arts Festival

    On Thursday May 5, 2022, Living in America held its 45th anniversary celebration and annual student Cultural Arts Festival. Click here to view this event.

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  • LIA 40th Year Anniversary

    View the LIA 40th Year Anniversary Documentary made in 2016

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