Netflix Watch Party with Just One Cookbook!

Sunday, May 17, 2020

ONLINE - FROM YOUR OWN HOME

3:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm CST

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our lives in nearly every sense — from how we think and communicate, to our daily routines and work habits. But through these challenges, many of us have rediscovered the joy and satisfaction of cooking at home using minimal ingredients.

On Sunday, May 17, at 3 PM CST, we invite you to join JETAA Chicago for a virtual Netflix Watch Party. We will watch Episode 1 of the Netflix series, “Midnight Diner,” about a chef whose late night diner attracts an array of interesting characters every night in the early hours of the morning, while the rest of Tokyo sleeps.

Joining us will be Seimi Rurup, social media coordinator of the Japanese cooking website Just One Cookbook. Seimi grew up in New Jersey and is heavily influenced by Japanese, Korean, and Italian cooking. She will share general cooking tips and discuss different ways to make the main dish featured in Episode 1 of Midnight Diner (“Tan-men” タンメン).

Participants also will receive a PDF of cooking tips curated by JETAA Chicago Philanthropy Coordinator Sheila Burt, with input from her brother, Robert Burt. Robert has nearly two decades of experience in the food industry and is a certified sommelier and cheese expert.

After signing up, participants will be emailed the PDF and receive a Netflix Watch Party link on the day of the event. The event is free and open to both JETAA alumni and Friends of JET, but participants must have a Netflix account and download the Netflix Party Google Chrome extension prior to the event.

Introductions will start promptly at 3:00pm with an aim for the show to start at 3:15pm. After the show, a Q&A session will begin around 3:45pm.

RSVP Here!

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com

* Photo from Just One Cookbook's recipe for Tan-Men

Virtual Trivia is back!!!

Saturday, May 2, 2020

ONLINE - FROM YOUR OWN HOME

7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm CST

Join your fellow alumni for our second JETAA Chicago virtual trivia night!

Everyone’s been stuck at home with not much to do besides catch up on the latest Netflix craze, so this time we’ll be turning our attention to MOVIES! But which movies, you ask? Well, that’s a secret, but we can tell you that they will involve one of three categories: action, comedy, and fantasy. Keep an eye out on our Instagram for hints throughout the week!

We are limiting the number of competitors, so only the first 20 RSVPs for the Trivia Contestant ticket will be able to officially compete.

Miss that opportunity or just not so interested in the competitive angle? We would still love to have you conference in and join the fun! Pick the Spectator option when RSVPing; our video and text chat will be open for alumni to come in and hang out on Saturday night.

Introductions will start promptly at 7pm with an aim for the trivia to start at 7:20pm. If you are not on the call by 7:20pm, we may give your spot to another alumni. There are three rounds which will last around 15 minutes a piece, so budget between an hour and an hour and a half to play!

For more information and to sign-up, click through to our Guestlist page!

* This event is for JET alumni-only. If an alumni is social distancing with a Friend/Family of JET (FOJ), they are welcome to join on their screen with them.

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com

Let's JETogether for our Second Virtual Happy Hour!

Friday, April 17, 2020 ONLINE - FROM YOUR OWN HOME 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm

Inspired by our neighbors at Great Lakes JETAA, we (JETAA Chicago) kicked off the series of virtual Friday night happy hours on March 27, with over 50+ JET Alumni attending worldwide from 18 different chapters. We're excited about helping to keep these virtual events rolling forward!

Come join in the fun as global community comes together to build connections and support each other as we navigate this new normal.

The Details:

• 7:00PM CST - our room opens

• BYOB! An official "KANPAI!" will happen around 7:30PM CST.

• Event theme (optional) = Hats & Hair (wear a fun/crazy/favorite hat, headpiece or hairstyle)

Alumni can join anytime during the window for as long as they like. A few fun icebreakers will be hosted throughout the evening.

For full event details and to sign-up, click through to our Guestlist page!

PLEASE NOTE - At this time, this event is for JET alumni only.