MARCH BULLETIN
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French Lessons |
AGM |
Gatsby Picnic |
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| Café-Croissant | Our Sponsors |
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 7 February. We will be meeting at 9:30am at TBC cafe There is plenty of space to park before you arrive at the cafe.
It's a great opportunity for breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. There will be a French speaking part of the table avec un petit drapeau français! RSVP to Barbara by Thursday 5 February and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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Sy is perfectly cast in a role worthy of his talents" - Screen Daily "Le film a un ton résolument moins cynique qui se traduit, sur la forme, par une mise en scène plus moderne et spectaculaire. Avec Omar Sy qui fait le job dans un joli film " - Ouest France |
March's film
In this month's film, Omar Sy (The Intouchables) plays a crooked "doctor" who cons people into believing they're ill in this French comedy. We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm. Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of wine and providing 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 10 March, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Dr Knock (2017)
PG - 113 minutes Comedy French with English subtitles Knock is a retired crook who learnt the skills of the medical profession in rather particular circumstances ‘on the job’ on board a ship. After some years ‘in training’, he takes up a post as a doctor in the small village of Saint-Maurice in the French Alps. Knock is determined to boost his earnings and introduces free consultations which soon bring even the lowliest inhabitants to his door. (Flicks) Knock, un ex-filou repenti devenu médecin diplômé, arrive dans le petit village de Saint-Maurice pour appliquer une "méthode" destinée à faire sa fortune : il va convaincre la population que tout bien portant est un malade qui s'ignore. Et pour cela, trouver à chacun la maladie réelle ou imaginaire dont il souffre. (Allo-Cine) |
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Join us at our French themed gazebo as part of the Art Deco Tremains Gatsby Picnic on the upper lawn. Bring your picnic and drinks, or just drop by to say hi.
22 February from 1:00pm. There is no need to register for this event but you will need to bring your own chair and food. |
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Annual General Meeting 2025
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Tuesday 25th March 6:00pm
Are you interested in joining our committee and become more involved with our Association? It is fun, rewarding and you can control how much energy and time you input. We have some available places – please make contact with our President or any of the current committee if you are interested! This is an important AGM as we deal with the introduction of a Constitution to replace our rules as required by the new legislation. Our AGM will be 24th March at Hastings Library 6pm, with an option to also join via Zoom. We encourage all members to attend and find out about how AFHB runs along with the new constitution. We MUST have a quorum to have the Constitution accepted so please do endeavour to attend either in person or via Zoom. As stipulated by our rules, the notice of meeting was sent out to 2025 members by the 26th February, committee nomination forms are due 11 March. Have you renewed your 2026 membership? Click here to renew. |
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2026 lessons commence in February. We offer 6 levels from beginner to advanced.
Existing students will be sent re-enrolment information. If you are interested in lessons in 2024 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class will be restricted to 12 students in 2026 so we encourage beginners to register their interest early to avoid disappointment. See our website for full details and conditions for A1. Lessons are at Hastings Girls' High School from 6:00 - 7:30pm on Thursdays during term time. |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 26 January, 22 February or 31 March.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 4 March.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, 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 the first and third Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 4 March.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, 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 the first and third Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
Support our sponsors
Remember to support our sponsors. We will be posting about them on Facebook & you’ll see them on the big screen at Ciné-Club.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
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