JANUARY BULLETIN
| End of Year | Conversation | Cine-Club | French Lessons |
| Pique-nique français
| Gift Ideas
| Sponsor Focus | Co-vid 19 Survey |
Here is our fun summer event early in 2022!
Join us for a gourmet picnic in a mystery location.
Dress in bleu blanc et rouge (blue, white and red) and BYO picnic, drinks and picnic gear.
The evening includes dessert, activities, prizes, laughter and interaction!
The mystery location will be unveiled on the day, via text and email.
Suitable for all ages - children, family and friends are welcome.
Click the button for more information , to register and costs.
Join us for a gourmet picnic in a mystery location.
Dress in bleu blanc et rouge (blue, white and red) and BYO picnic, drinks and picnic gear.
The evening includes dessert, activities, prizes, laughter and interaction!
The mystery location will be unveiled on the day, via text and email.
Suitable for all ages - children, family and friends are welcome.
Click the button for more information , to register and costs.
Félicitations et bon courage! Carole Couture-Brieu has been our lesson coordinator for nearly 3 years (2 years 3 months) and has been involved in our French lessons for 5 years. As many of you may be aware, Carole has been completing her studies to become a secondary school Learning Languages teacher. Carole has recently accepted a job in Masterton. |
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We would like to thank Carole for her work and enthusiasm as the role of French teacher and coordinator and we would like to wish her all the best for the next stage in her career. Bon courage!
Covid-19 Protection framework survey
Event Cinemas: Ciné-Club and the French Film Festival
Cafés:Café Croissant
Restaurants: Fête Nationale / quatorze juillet
Hastings Library: historically used for the AGM and other large events
Decision process
Your committee has considered this issue and agreed the following;
French lessons: My Vaccine Pass required
Pique-nique français:
Orange = no Vaccine Pass required (limit 50 person)
Red = My Vaccine Pass required (refunds for those affected)
Gatsby Picnic: requirements will be dictated by the venue
Other events: A decision needs to be made at the AGM on whether My Vaccine Pass requirements are introduced for our other events & activities.
The options are:
100%: My Vaccine Pass requirement for all activities and events
Partial: My Vaccine Pass requirement is determined per event/activity dependent on the traffic light colour and expected number of participants
Nil: No My Vaccine Pass requirements, instead participants will be restricted by RSVP to ensure we observe capacity limits.
Note where our venue requires a My Vaccine Pass we need to comply
We are seeking feedback from the members via a survey. The survey outcomes will be summarised and used to formulate a notice of motion for the Annual General Meeting.
Fill in the link on your email if you are a member.
Cafés:Café Croissant
Restaurants: Fête Nationale / quatorze juillet
Hastings Library: historically used for the AGM and other large events
Decision process
Your committee has considered this issue and agreed the following;
French lessons: My Vaccine Pass required
Pique-nique français:
Orange = no Vaccine Pass required (limit 50 person)
Red = My Vaccine Pass required (refunds for those affected)
Gatsby Picnic: requirements will be dictated by the venue
Other events: A decision needs to be made at the AGM on whether My Vaccine Pass requirements are introduced for our other events & activities.
The options are:
100%: My Vaccine Pass requirement for all activities and events
Partial: My Vaccine Pass requirement is determined per event/activity dependent on the traffic light colour and expected number of participants
Nil: No My Vaccine Pass requirements, instead participants will be restricted by RSVP to ensure we observe capacity limits.
Note where our venue requires a My Vaccine Pass we need to comply
We are seeking feedback from the members via a survey. The survey outcomes will be summarised and used to formulate a notice of motion for the Annual General Meeting.
Fill in the link on your email if you are a member.
Still searching for Christmas present ideas?
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Annemarie Rawson is one of our members and presented at our October My French Suitcase event. She is also an author! Her two books would make great Christmas presents for those friends and family missing their French experiences at the moment!
MY FRENCH PLATTER - A Journey to a Dream Life in France click here. MY FRENCH PLATTER REPLENISHED - Continuing the journey to a dream life in France - click here. |
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Available at Wardini Books Havelock North or Napier for $31.95 each,
OR via Amazon.com My French Platter & My French Platter Replenished OR direct from Annemarie for $55 per set, contact her directly on annemarierawson@gmail.com |
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End of activities for 2021
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Our events have come to an end for 2021 but if you have any queries these will be forwarded to Diana as secretary and lesson queries will be forwarded to Jennifer as the new lesson coordinator.
Membership 2022 can be paid any time from 1 January 2022. Wishing you Meilleurs voeux! - Seasons Greetings! 
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The final curtain has come down on the 2021 Ciné-Club at Events Cinema.The committee would like to thank members for their support, Di for coordinating RSVPs and collecting money, James for selecting and organising the movies, Belinda (and helpers) for selling wine and Roger and Ian for co-ordinating with the ever-helpful and supportive Michael and his team at Event Cinemas.
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February's film
Meet in the cinema from 6pm. At Alert level 2, masks are compulsory in the public areas of Events Cinema, but may be removed once inside Cinema 2 (private event). We will be serving $5 glasses of Beach House wine and complimentary bread and cheese. The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's cafe. Please notify Di if you are interested. Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Members $10; Other $15 
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Bye Bye Morons is an endearing comedy with enough sympathetic characters and charm to sweeten the very dark humour and cutting social satire at its core.." - GREEN LEFT
Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 31 January.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 2 February
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 2 February
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.
It has been great having the support of our French sponsors. Please make sure you try and support their businesses leading up to the busy season.
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