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shelters or collecting canned goods for those in need. And some Na- tive Americans see the day as a time to honor indigenous people with sunrise ceremonies or other special events. If you will be in the Vil- lage over the Thanksgiv- ing holiday, it might be fun to get together with friends and hold your own celebration. You can have a potluck or order a full Thanksgiving meal from a local gro- cery store. This can be ordered in advance and picked up the morning of Thanksgiving. Also, try one of the delicious recipes on page 2 for your own holiday feast! Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of No- vember every year. It is traditionally seen as a day to express gratitude for we are thankful for, especially family and friends. For most Ameri- can families, the main event of the day includes a large meal with foods like turkey, potatoes and gravy, pumpkin, cran- berry sauce, breads, and pies. Although it is un- known how the annual holiday originated, the ritual of celebrating and giving thanks for the fall harvest can be found in many Native American and European cultures. Many American school- children learn that the ―First Thanksgiving‖ oc- curred in 1621 at Ply- mouth Plantation, Mas- sachusetts between the pilgrims and Native American peoples, although historians agree that this was not the first thanksgiving to ever take place. These days, some families think of Thanksgiv- ing as a day to share with others, perhaps by serving food at homeless Turkey Day is Coming By Kati Dias VILLAGER University of California Berkeley University Village, The World in One Village Tang Center to Offer Flu Shot Clinics University Health Services Special points of Interest: Sign up for the weekly Village Announcement and News by emailing: [email protected] Village Website : universityvillage.berkeley.edu Inside this issue: Thanksgiving 1 Flu Shots 1 Homework Help 2 Holiday Recipes 2 Village Recreation 3 Workshop for Moms 3 Events & Resources 4 Editors: Kati Dias & Peter Komfolio November 2010 Flu shot clinics at the campus Tang Center will be happening throughout November and Decem- ber. Vaccines are avail- able for college-age and above on a drop-in ba- sis. The cost is $5 for students with SHIP and $25 for all others. This year‘s flu shot includes protection for H1N1. Hours are 12 to 6 pm on the following dates: - Friday Nov. 5 - Tuesday Nov. 9 - Friday Nov. 19 - Wednesday Dec. 8 For more info visit: http://uhs.berkeley.edu

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