CURRENT ACTIVITIES
The early evening Conversation Group will be on Monday 5th October at 4.30 pm at Gourmet Bar Confluence. If you wish to join this group, please contact Annick Serret by e-mail at annick.serret@gmail.com or tel. 06 63 35 89 06
Unfortunately, in September, we were only four to meet in la Mairie and present our poems. Nevertheless, we read and discussed all the poems that were sent by members.
Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 8th at 3.30pm.
TOPIC:
I suggest to write a poem about one (or more) of these common English proverbs. Of course, you might choose another proverb that inspires you.
1) Different strokes for different folks.
Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful of them.
2)Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.
Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.
3)Every dog has his day
Even the unluckiest or the most unfortunate will taste success at some point.
4) Don’t carry coals to Newcastle.
In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.
5) A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what a ship is for.
Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential.
Dietmar
The group normally meets on Monday afternoons. The next meeting will take place on Monday 12th October at 3 p.m. at Le Café “Les Maréchaux” 4 Avenue Maréchal de Saxe, Lyon 6ème
For information, please contact Josette Cassuto on 06 30 33 49 18 or by e-mail at josette.cassuto@gmail.com
The next English - Speaking Luncheon will be held on Wednesday 14 th October at 12.30 at the restaurant Ayla, a Franco-Lebanese restaurant
11 Place de l’Europe 69006
04 27 78 40 74
Menu : ayla-restaurant.fr
Full menu : 27 euros
Two courses : 22 euros
Reservations must be received by Saturday 10th October at the latest
We'll meet on October 15th..nobody knows where..
As usual we have to wait till Tuesday-till the films are released -to make our choice !!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you very soon and discussing the film around a cup of tea -?-
For more information, send your name to Georgette: slgeorgette@yahoo.fr – She would appreciate you letting her know whether you are planning to join the group or not.
On Thursday 22nd of October at 2:30 p.m. we’ll visit the “Alphonse Mucha” exhibition, at the Grand Hôtel-Dieu: 90 original pieces from the Art Nouveau movement.
Entrance: 13 rue de la Barre, in the Cour du Midi, on level -1. Metro A and D, buses, stop Bellecour.
We’ll meet inside at the ticket desk - Fee: 19€ full price, 17€ for 65+ and disabled visitors.
Please register to sylvie.maupeu@laposte.net until October 20th.
Our next Book Circle will take place on October, Friday 23rd at 2 pm.
The book which will be discussed is “The lonely city: adventures in the art of being alone” by Olivia Laing (2017). It combines memoir, essay, art and cultural history to examine how people cope with isolation in modern cities.
How can one bring a certain artistry to the experience of loneliness and how can art help loneliness be inhabited?
Olivia Laing asks the reader the question of what loneliness is : is it when you don’t have people around or when you cannot find yourself inside you ?
She introduces different artists such as Edward Hopper and David Wojnarowicz and shows that loneliness can be both painful and a source of creativity and connection.
Our meeting will take place at La Mairie du 6e, 37, rue Bossuet (back entrance), room 10, 4th floor.
Metro line A - stop Massena, Bus 38, Parking LPA Morand, Place Maréchal Lyautey.
For more information, please contact Véronique Pams, veroniquegpams@yahoo.fr
This group will be of particular interest to English speakers who want to improve their French, and to French speakers who will be able to exchange ideas and points of view on various topics with them, in French.
Meetings normally take place at Michèle Baldwin’s flat.
Our next meeting is planned for Wednesday 28th October at 2.15pm
Please contact Michèle Baldwin for details at mb69007@gmail.com or 06 70 66 36 13.
Our next meeting will take place normally on Thursday 29th October at 2.30pm Arlette Duclos’ home. This will be confirmed later in the month.
Please contact Christine Olley if you would like to join the group: christine.olley@hotmail.fr
Don’t hesitate to come and see if you enjoy our meetings – a couple of games of Scrabble, tea and cake!
Everyone is welcome to test us, just let us know if you would like to meet our friendly group of Scrabblers!