MAY BULLETIN
Co-vid Update
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Bonjour - we hope you had an enjoyable ANZAC break.
My Vaccine Passes are not required for May events (unless required by the venue). But we continue to encourage mask use, social distancing and ask that if you are suffering from any symptoms please stay at home. |
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Term 2 lessons start on Thu 5 May and will finish on Thu 7 July.
If you are interested in joining one of our 5 classes email Jenn to register your interest.”.. et voilà! Please note term 2 French Classes require a My Vaccine Pass. Visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking on the "More Info" button. Learn French - 5 levels, 5 teachers, 4 you ! «Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2022» "It's never too late to learn French in 2022! " |
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May's film
Meet in the foyer of the cinema foyer from 6:00pm. A reminder even under Orange, masks are encouraged. 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. The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's cafe. Please notify Di if you are interested. Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Members $10; Other $15 Filled with a Nouvelle Vague vibe punctuated by musical montages and sudden bursts of sentiment, War has the right weapons to conquer arthouse audiences both at home and abroad, granting the young French auteur further international exposure - Hollywood Reporter |
The Declaration of War /La guerre est déclarée (2011)
M, Contains drug use & offensive language, 100 mins, France
French with English subtitles
A French drama about two young parents who initiate a fight for their terminally ill child’s survival. Written and acted by Valerie Donzelli and Jeremie Elkaim, both of whom went through the same life-altering scenario.
M, Contains drug use & offensive language, 100 mins, France
French with English subtitles
A French drama about two young parents who initiate a fight for their terminally ill child’s survival. Written and acted by Valerie Donzelli and Jeremie Elkaim, both of whom went through the same life-altering scenario.
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May's Café-Croissant will be held at Peak House, 357 Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North on Saturday 7th May at 9:30am
This is a beautiful spot on a nice day. There is a varied menu so Peak House. The coffee is excellent & the croissants are fresh out of the oven & everyone is welcome RSVP to Barbara by Friday 6 May and state whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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After the 2021 Covid postponement, the Quiz is back!
A great way to spend the last Saturday of Autumn! French Quiz night (in English) Saturday 28 May, 7pm (7:15 start) Bowls Napier, 35 Herrick St, Napier $10 members ($15 non-members) Includes nibbles and some great prizes! Bowls Napier bar will be open for well priced drinks Either organise your team (6-10 persons), or we will allocate you to one. Register on this link |
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French Film Night CHB
If you live in Central Hawke's Bay we are starting a new trial initiative in association with the CHB Municipal Theatre in Waipawa and the Institut Français .
French Film Nights will start on 20 May with doors opening at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. The films will be provided by Institut Français so entry will be by suggested $10 koha - donation which will go towards the hire and film certification! AFHB member and CHB resident, TeAra has been working in conjunction with James on this for the last couple of months . So why not come along and make an evening of it? TeAra is trying to arrange for a Food Truck to be there so people can order food and have it during intermission. |
Les 2 Alfred - French Tech (2020)
M, Contains offensive language, 91 mins, France French with English subtitles Alexandre is unemployed and his bank account has been frozen. His wife is on a two-month top secret nuclear submarine mission. While she's away, he has to prove that he can take care of the children and find a job. "Bruno Podalydès directs a tender and universal comedy on work and family life" - l'Humanité 
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We need people to register so we can ascertain expected numbers.
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The French Film Festival Aotearoa is coming to both Event Cinema and MTG Napier. The Opening Night will be on Wednesday 22 June.
We are after some volunteers to help with Opening Night preparations. If you are interested click the "Reply" button.
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The French Film Festival Aotearoa programme will be released this Thursday 28 April online. There is a smaller line-up but more opportunities to see most of the films. We will also be distributing the printed programmes in cafes as well as Event and MTG cinemas.
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Creative Arts Napier (CAN) is holding a major exhibition of modern artist and printmaker Françoise Gilot. At 100 years of age, Gilot’s artistic career spans an unparalleled 80 years and her innovative printed works, especially her pioneering experimentation with colour lithography, are a tour-de-force in modern art printmaking. She is well known as Pablo Picasso’s partner of ten years, his muse and mother of two of his children.
This is the largest collection of Gilot’s artwork ever exhibited in the Southern Hemisphere! Ian Hollway represented the Association at the exhibition opening and encourages our members to take advantage of viewing this collection. 22 April - 12 May: Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron Street, Napier |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 30 May and 25 April.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 4 May.
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 4 May.
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.
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