NOVEMBER BULLETIN
| Cafe-Croissant | Conversation | Cine-Club | French Lessons |
| 10ème anniversaire | Sponsor Focus | Social Pétanque |
Social Pétanque at Frimley Park
Sunday 14th November, 2:00-4:00pm
Napier City Petanque Club can only host us at alert level 1, therefore our “competition” with them has been postponed. Instead we will meet for a pétanque practice session (and socialising) at the Frimley Park terrain, by the Rose Gardens back towards Hastings past the playground) in Frimley Road, Hastings. BYO Drinks and nibbles. Alcohol is allowed.
RSVP to to register with Ian
(members only - become a member after 1 October and your membership will be valid until 31 December 2022)
Napier City Petanque Club can only host us at alert level 1, therefore our “competition” with them has been postponed. Instead we will meet for a pétanque practice session (and socialising) at the Frimley Park terrain, by the Rose Gardens back towards Hastings past the playground) in Frimley Road, Hastings. BYO Drinks and nibbles. Alcohol is allowed.
RSVP to to register with Ian
(members only - become a member after 1 October and your membership will be valid until 31 December 2022)
Join us on Saturday 6th November at 9.30am for coffee & croissants at Peak House, 357 Te Mata Peak Rd.
Enjoy the beautiful views over Hawkes Bay. RSVP to Barbara by Friday 5th November as there is a limit to 20 people in our group. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner !
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Notre 10ème anniversaire
Cocktail pour célébrer le 10ème anniversaire !
We are holding a cocktail to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Association Française de Hawke’s Bay! Date: 27 novembre Heures: 17h30 - 19h30 [5:30pm to 7:30pm] There are still a few places open for our cocktail evening of wine and nibbles to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Association Française de Hawke’s Bay! We realise cocktail can be interpreted many ways so want to assure you it's not a high end but tidy occasion! It is a free member only event Date: 27 novembre Heures: 17h30 - 19h30 [5:30pm to 7:30pm] |
Lieu: Latin Dance Club, 39 Marine Parade, Napier
Tenue: chic décontracté [dress smart & casual]
We will be serving drinks (wine, cider, beer and non alcoholic options) and finger food.
If interested, please watch out for this email and RSVP immediately – we currently have 179 members and we anticipate RSVPs will quickly reach the 100 guest limit!
Unfortunately this event is only open to current members (2 RSVPs per family membership).
Tenue: chic décontracté [dress smart & casual]
We will be serving drinks (wine, cider, beer and non alcoholic options) and finger food.
If interested, please watch out for this email and RSVP immediately – we currently have 179 members and we anticipate RSVPs will quickly reach the 100 guest limit!
Unfortunately this event is only open to current members (2 RSVPs per family membership).
Term 4 lessons started on Thu 21 October.
If you are interested in joining one of our 5 classes email Carole to register your interest.”.. et voilà! Visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking below. Learn French - 5 levels, 5 teachers, 4 you ! «Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2021» "It's never too late to learn French in 2021! " |
Soirées de Conversation

Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 27 September & 25 October.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 6 October.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Barbara, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on non-Conversation Evening Mondays - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 6 October.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Barbara, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on non-Conversation Evening Mondays - contact James for more information.
Pipi have been a Havelock North based business affiliated with Association Française de Hawke's Bay for several years now.
Their distinctive pink restaurant is situated on Joll Road and is a great place for a meal most of the day Tuesday to Sunday. They mainly specialise in pizzas but have other seasonal flavoursome food as well. Pipi is more than just a pizzeria but a relaxed place to socialise with those close to you. The Pipi Truck brings their pizza to the masses around Hawke's Bay particularly during the weekend. Pipi also have accommodation and release cook books. Their staff are friendly and helpful. Pipi are an inspirational business and all about an easier lifestyle with their movement: Project Do Less. |
16 Joll Road
Havelock North |
You can now also order online or join us monthly after Ciné-Club for a post movie meal!"