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• Monday Bridge

  • When
    9 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served! 

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

  
  
  

  
  

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• Coffee and Easy Gym

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    RBL Clubroom

  Come along for coffee and a chat and what better way to get fit than taking up a bit of exercise with your friends. 
  
  Don’t worry - we're not going to tire you out  – you get to do it sitting down in the RBL clubroom!
  
  Please let Sally Malingri de Bagnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com) if you would like to take part in these gym sessions. 

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• Activities

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL

  
  

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• Bring your own lunch

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL CLubrooms

  Bring your own lunch to the Clubrooms and join us for a friendly chat. 

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• French for Beginners

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.
  

  Please contact Christiane Faisse (cjfaisse@hotmail.com) directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. 

  
  

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• Book Discussion Group - Paris Suburbs

  • When
    11 Sep 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  

  The Paris Suburbs book group normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month, discussing books at members' homes over a light lunch.
  

  If you would like to come along, please get in touch with the group leader Gail Richards (glrparis@gmail.com) who will let you know the meet-up details.

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• Needlecraft

  • When
    11 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  

  The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club (Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.
  
  At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!
  
  The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

  If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, Mairi Shaw (mairi.shaw@icloud.com).

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• Intermediate Bridge

  • When
    12 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

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• MahJong

  • When
    12 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    See the newsletter for details

  

  
  

  Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

  Meeting time 1.30pm

  Place - it is a different members' home each week

  Contact - Sally Malingri De Bagnnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com) for more information.

  
  

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• Yoga

  • When
    13 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Paris, MVAC

  
  

  Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC in the 8th arrondisement. 

  We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

  Please contact Pauline Howat (howatp291@gmail.com) or Sally Davies (sallymdavies16@gmail.com) for more information.

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• Coffee Morning & Book Exchange

  • When
    13 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL Clubhouse, 28 rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris

  
  
  We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

  This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members. 

  Please contact Karen Martinovitch (bcwaseniors@gmail.com) for the door code.

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• Scrabble

  • When
    13 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bowler, 13 rue d'Artois 75008 Paris

  
  

  Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

  The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

  The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at The Bowler, an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

  Meet for lunch from 1:45 and Scrabble from 2:30

  For more information, contact Scrabble group leader Sally Malingri de Bagnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com)

  
  

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• Monday Bridge

  • When
    16 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served! 

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

  
  
  

  
  

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• Coffee and activities

  • When
    17 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    RBL

  Join us for coffee and a chat at the RBL and participate in different activities   

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• French for Beginners

  • When
    17 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.
  

  Please contact Christiane Faisse (cjfaisse@hotmail.com) directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. 

  
  

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• Lunch at La Madeleine

  • When
    18 Sep 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    La Madeleine Church

  Outside Lunch at the Foyer de la Madeleine

  Come and have lunch with your friends at the Foyer de la Madeleine. We can't know the menu in advance, but for 21€ we'll be served a full meal (apéritif, entrée, main dish, cheese, dessert, wine and coffee) by smiling volunteers in a friendly atmosphere.

  Place : place de la Madeleine, under the church, to the right of the church when you face the place de la Concorde, next to the theatre kiosk. 

  To reserve a place, please contact Sylvie R. before 9 September, (details in the Membership Directory) THEN send her a cheque made out to BCWA for 21 €. 

  
  

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• Needlecraft

  • When
    18 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  

  The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club (Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.
  
  At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!
  
  The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

  If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, Mairi Shaw (mairi.shaw@icloud.com).

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• Intermediate Bridge

  • When
    19 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

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• MahJong

  • When
    19 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    See the newsletter for details

  

  
  

  Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

  Meeting time 1.30pm

  Place - it is a different members' home each week

  Contact - Sally Malingri De Bagnnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com) for more information.

  
  

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• Yoga

  • When
    20 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Paris, MVAC

  
  

  Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC in the 8th arrondisement. 

  We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

  Please contact Pauline Howat (howatp291@gmail.com) or Sally Davies (sallymdavies16@gmail.com) for more information.

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• Coffee Morning & Book Exchange

  • When
    20 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL Clubhouse, 28 rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris

  
  
  We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

  This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members. 

  Please contact Karen Martinovitch (bcwaseniors@gmail.com) for the door code.

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• Scrabble

  • When
    20 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bowler, 13 rue d'Artois 75008 Paris

  
  

  Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

  The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

  The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at The Bowler, an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

  Meet for lunch from 1:45 and Scrabble from 2:30

  For more information, contact Scrabble group leader Sally Malingri de Bagnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com)

  
  

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• French/English Conversation

  • When
    20 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  
  

  
  

  The French/English Conversation Group usually meets on the first and third Fridays of each month at 2pm, although this can change. Participants take turns in hosting the meeting in their homes. Please contact the group leader Anne Mounier (mounier.anne@club-internet.fr) directly if you would like to come along.

  Please note that there is a separate group for beginners. The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesdays at 2pm at different locations and for more information on the Beginners Group, please contact Christiane Faisse (cjfaisse@hotmail.com).

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• Monday Bridge

  • When
    23 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served! 

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

  
  
  

  
  

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• Book Discussion Group - Paris

  • When
    23 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Paris

  

  The Monday Book Club in Paris is a dynamic group which likes to exchange views on books in various cafés around Paris. Meetings usually take place in the afternoon of the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month.

  If you would like to come along, please get in touch with the group leader Jacqueline de Rosay (jacqueline.derosay@gmail.com) who will let you know the meet-up details and can confirm the date of the meeting for this month.

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• Coffee and Easy Gym

  • When
    24 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    RBL Clubroom

  Come along for coffee and a chat and what better way to get fit than taking up a bit of exercise with your friends. 
  
  Don’t worry - we're not going to tire you out  – you get to do it sitting down in the RBL clubroom!
  
  Please let Sally Malingri de Bagnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com) if you would like to take part in these gym sessions. 

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• Bring your own lunch

  • When
    24 Sep 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL CLubrooms

  Bring your own lunch to the Clubrooms and join us for a friendly chat. 

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• Quiz

  • When
    24 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL Clubrooms

  Join us for a fun quiz with June Worth

  Please let Karen/ June ) know if you plan to attend.

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• French for Beginners

  • When
    24 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.
  

  Please contact Christiane Faisse (cjfaisse@hotmail.com) directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. 

  
  

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• Points of View

  • When
    24 Sep 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bowler

  

  Points of View - The BCWA's Discussion Group
  

  It's well known that a good laugh does wonders for one's well being, but then so does a robust difference of opinion!
  
  If you're the kind of person that likes to combine a lively discussion with a drink, then this could be the group for you!  Members meet in The Bowler Pub (13 rue d'Artois, Paris 8e) at 3.00pm on the last Tuesday of each month.
  
  If you would more information or to participate in the discussion, please contact Maggie Middleton (mmmb45@gmail.com).

  
  

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• Needlecraft

  • When
    25 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  

  The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club (Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.
  
  At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!
  
  The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

  If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, Mairi Shaw (mairi.shaw@icloud.com).

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• Intermediate Bridge

  • When
    26 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

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• MahJong

  • When
    26 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    See the newsletter for details

  

  
  

  Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

  Meeting time 1.30pm

  Place - it is a different members' home each week

  Contact - Sally Malingri De Bagnnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com) for more information.

  
  

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• Yoga

  • When
    27 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Paris, MVAC

  
  

  Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC in the 8th arrondisement. 

  We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

  Please contact Pauline Howat (howatp291@gmail.com) or Sally Davies (sallymdavies16@gmail.com) for more information.

  Show details
• Coffee Morning & Book Exchange

  • When
    27 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    RBL Clubhouse, 28 rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris

  
  
  We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

  This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members. 

  Please contact Karen Martinovitch (bcwaseniors@gmail.com) for the door code.

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• Scrabble

  • When
    27 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bowler, 13 rue d'Artois 75008 Paris

  
  

  Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

  The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

  The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at The Bowler, an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

  Meet for lunch from 1:45 and Scrabble from 2:30

  For more information, contact Scrabble group leader Sally Malingri de Bagnolo (sallymalingridebagnolo@gmail.com)

  
  

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• French/English Conversation

  • When
    27 Sep 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  
  

  
  

  The French/English Conversation Group usually meets on the first and third Fridays of each month at 2pm, although this can change. Participants take turns in hosting the meeting in their homes. Please contact the group leader Anne Mounier (mounier.anne@club-internet.fr) directly if you would like to come along.

  Please note that there is a separate group for beginners. The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesdays at 2pm at different locations and for more information on the Beginners Group, please contact Christiane Faisse (cjfaisse@hotmail.com).

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• Paris Walk "Between the Bassin and the Buttes"

  • When
    30 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Paris, 19arr.

  BETWEEN THE BASSIN AND THE BUTTES: Hear some gory stories, discover a couple of cute churches and see how the cess-pit of Paris cleaned up its act…

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• Monday Bridge

  • When
    30 Sep 2024
  •  
    1:30 PM

  
  

  BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

  For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served! 

  If you are a less experienced player then the Thursday Intermediate Bridge Group may be the best place to start. This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

  Please contact the group leaders directly for the group you wish to join

  Intermediate Bridge Group leader: Mary Coupry (marycoupry@gmail.com) 

  Monday Bridge Group leader: Caitriona Halleman (cjphalleman@gmail.com)

  
  
  

  
  

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• Coffee and activities

  • When
    1 Oct 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    RBL

  Join us for coffee and a chat at the RBL and participate in different activities   

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• Outside Lunch : Le Paradiso

  • When
    2 Oct 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    4th District

  
  

  Come along to try this Franco-Italian restaurant in the 4th district which has been recommended by one of our members.

  "Le Paradiso" 81 rue St Louis en l'ile

  Menus at 14,90€  (2 courses) and 19,90€ (3 courses)

  It can get busy at lunch time so if you wish to join us please reserve your place as soon as possible.

  More details on how to book can be found in the newsletter

  
  

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• Paris Walk "Between the Bassin and the Buttes" Part 2

  • When
    14 Oct 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Paris, 19arr.

  BETWEEN THE BASSIN AND THE BUTTES: Hear some gory stories, discover a couple of cute churches and see how the cess-pit of Paris cleaned up its act…

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