2011 - 2012 Alliance Française de Grand Rapids Activities

 

September - May: French Conversation Group The group will meet 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Schuler Books and Music, 2660 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids. The dates are Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb 18, Mar. 17, and May 19. Contact Linda FitzGerald at 827-7214 to reserve a seat. All levels are welcome.	June 2012 Pétanque Tournament and Picnic Similar to bocces, pétanque is a game where the goal is, while standing inside a starting circle with both feet on the ground, to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally "piglet") or jack. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass, sand or other surfaces. Location and Date to be Announced
2012 French Language Classes Refresh Your French (January 17 - March 16) Intermediate (January 19 - March 8) Classes held at Heather Hills Retirement Village Go to Learning French tab for details.	Alliance Française de Grand Rapids Annual Fall Reception (September 2012 Location to Be Announced) The annual fall reception is an opportunity for members to introduce friends to the organization. the evening will give guests an opportunity to join and take part in the many activities that Alliance members enjoy throughout the year.
February 21, 2012 Mardi Gras Each year, more than 4 million people come to New Orleans from around the world to be part of what is often billed as the "greatest free party on Earth" -- Mardi Gras! But the Alliance de Française de Grand Rapids celebrates it here. Location to be Announced	July 2012 Bastille Day Celebration Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on 14 July of each year.     Location and Date to be Announced

Alliance Française de Grand Rapids * PO Box 2514 * Grand Rapids, MI 49501