JULY BULLETIN
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Fête nationale was at Valley d’Vine – our main event of 2023!
Thursday, 13th July, 6:30pm Valley d’Vine, 347 SH5, Esk Valley Included bus (optional), Kir Royal and a 3 course meal with wine match! Members $85, non-members $100 Greg Miller presented his delicious French-inspired menu. Roger has sent an email with bus details to diners. |
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July's Cafe-Croissant at Adoro Ahuriri, Napier
It will be on Saturday 1st July at 9:30am. Why not come along and enjoy good coffee and breakfast in a modern location. It's a great opportunity for a Winter breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. RSVP by Thursday 29th June and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
Adoro Ahuriri
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Watch trailer here...
A sort of grown up, platonic rom-com, the contemporary story of two lost souls who very much shouldn't like each other but end up working very well together " - Third Coast Review
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July's Film
We start each Cine-Club in the foyer of the cinema foyer from 6:00pm. 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 café (please note on your registration if interested) Tuesday 11th July at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Cost: Members $10; Other $15 Parfums / Perfumes (2019)
M Offensive language, 100 mins, France French with English subtitles Anne Walberg is a celebrity in the perfume world. She creates fragrances and sells her incredible talent to companies of all kinds. She lives as a diva, selfish, well-tempered. Guillaume is her new driver and the only one who is not afraid to stand up to her. No doubt this is the reason why she does not fire him. |
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Friday 21 July - doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start at Central Hawkes Bay Municipal Theatre. We have chosen a drama comedy French film.
FILM: Le brio - (Panache) (2017) Comedy Drama After an incident, a brilliant professor known for his outbursts is forced to mentor the student he wronged for a speech contest. Once again $10 suggested koha with any profits going to Food Basket CHB. "The characters are compelling enough to avoid turning into major clichés, while stars Camelia Jordana and Daniel Auteuil prove to be a winning pair” - Hollywood Reporter |
“Eloquence is not about telling the truth, it is about always being right” - Le Brio
Food Truck: Paella a gogo - please pre-order: Organic chicken and chorizo paella Mussel and prawn paella; Seasonal vegetable paella. Served with aioli and lemon wedges. $16 per bowl |
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Term Three is starting soon. It is not too late to join most levels and we have 5 levels including a complete beginners' class.
These classes start on Thursday 20 July. Lessons are held at HGHS on Thursday’s 6pm-7:30pm during term time. If you are interested in joining one of our classes next term, visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking on the button below. Learn French - 5 levels, 5 teachers, 4 you «Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2023» "It's never too late to learn French in 2023! " |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, on Monday 26 June and 24 July
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 5 July.
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 on Wednesday 5 July.
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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