Bulletin October 2018
HOUSE OF FRANCE
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Beachtown at the Lyceum Theater, Saturday, April 14. The San Diego Repertory Theatre has offered us 10 free tickets to their world premier play, Beachtown. We’re still negotiating details but have requested tickets for April 14, when there will be shows at 2 pm and 8 pm. (We’ve requested 8 pm as a first choice.) Tickets will be first come, first serve. RSVP no later than April 10 to Marion or Sarah if you are interested in attending, and let us know how many tickets you could use.Cooperative Open House, Saturday, April 21, the House of France and the Alliance Française will jointly open the French Cottage. For this special occasion, we will offer samples of macarons, crêpes, and madeleines. There will also be a fun photo booth. (Donations gratefully accepted.) Stop by, and say hi to our friends.Fundraiser for Haitian Refugees, Saturday, May 12 at the Hall of Nations, starting around 6 pm (to be confirmed). Help support the Francophone diaspora. Dinner prepared by members of the Haitian community. Pay what you can. ($25 donation per person suggested.) RSVP to Marion before May 7. We will also be collecting gently used clothes, diapers, blankets, etc.IN MARCH: TIJUANA EXCURSION
The long-awaited House of France Tijuana excursion took place on Saturday March 17th. The group had lunch at a fish restaurant, enjoying delicious dishes with fish, octopus, shrimp, and oysters. This was followed by a visit to the border wall (where it extends into the ocean), to lovely neighborhoods of Tijuana, to the restaurant that invented Caesar Salad, and finally to “Le Petit Prince” French pastry shop for dessert. The proprietor, Zak, is Moroccan and worked at the Hotel Del, before deciding to launch his own business. Many thanks to our local guide, Evelyne.
SAVE THE DATEFrancophollies, Sunday May 20th. The annual collective gathering of French community organizations in San Diego (“Déjeuner sur l’herbe”), starting at noon at Kate Sessions Park. Bring something to share for a potluck picnic, as well as your own chairs. Tables, linens, and ice will be provided. Come to eat, nap and chat, meet and greet, play and discover. For planning purposes, sign up here.Fête de la Bretagne, Saturday, May 26th. The Breizh-Amerika collective, which promotes Breton culture in the US, will perform two concers in San Diego in honor of Brittany celebration week:- Afternoon (3 pm): San Diego French-American School Auditorium, 6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Evening (7:30 pm): The Stout Public House, 1125 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Thomas Moisson – accordion
- Gweltaz Rialland – Saxophone and bombard
- Julien Le Mentec – Piano
- Joe Kyle Jr. – Bass
Since its creation, the Breizh Amerika Collective has travelled to NYC, Chicago, Detroit, St Louis, Cleveland, Rochester, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Arnaudville and Scott, Louisiana to celebrate la Fête de la Bretagne. Find the event on Facebook and spread the word!https://www.facebook.com/events/2108887679368585/Ethnic Food Fair, Sunday May 27th, 11 am-5 pm. The House of France will again sell pastries. Volunteers much appreciated. After a strenuous tasting session, the board has selected Arely French Bakery Café, located in Clairemont, as our pastry supplier this time.
Fête de la Musique, Thursday June 21st, on the lawn in front of the cottage. Joint the French Summer solstice tradition with an evening of outdoor music.
Lawn Program, Sunday July 14th. We celebrate Bastille Day with an hour of music and entertainment on the lawn in front of the cottage. Your suggestions for performers would be most welcome.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
The House of France aims to share some of the proceeds of our efforts to support a broad range of causes, focusing particularly on the Francophone community in San Diego. During the March meeting, the board recommended the following donations:
- Haitian Bridge Alliance: $1000 to help meet immediate funding shortfalls in order to provide critical support for Haitian refugees in San Diego. We also hope to coordinate a clothing drive for refugee children.
- La Petite École: A donation to help provide furniture for the school’s new campus in Kearny Mesa.
- High School Student Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships to be offered. Roselyne will coordinate details.
If you haven’t done so yet, please renew your membership for the 2019 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes, or now you can make your payment via PayPal, using the link on our membership page. (For PayPal payments please also e-mail the membership form to Chandra Bordes.)
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Bulletin October 2017
HOUSE OF FRANCE
NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
We hope everyone is enjoying the fall, and we extend our sympathy to everyone who has suffered in this year’s hurricane season or in the Mexico earthquakes.
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
Be among the first to taste the “Beaujolais nouveau” on Thursday, November 2nd, at 6 pm at Red Card Café, 4140 Morena Blvd, Suite A (next to the Morena Costco). Wine + food $10 for adult members of the House of France; $5 for kids ; $15 for non members. RSVP to Marion before October 12th to help with planning.
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE FRENCH ADAPTIVE SURF TEAM
Contribute to the travel funds for the French adaptive surf team, which is hoping to return to La Jolla for another year of international competition at the Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Funds collected through youcaring.com will be managed by the House of France, which is a an IRS 501(C)(3) organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Assuming that the team comes, we’ll plan to join them for an early morning breakfast/brunch at La Jolla Shores on their final day of competition, Sunday, December 3rd. Check out the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FranceHandiSurfLaJolla2017
IN SEPTEMBER
We had a fun evening of cooking, eating, and socializing on Saturday September 16th in our “3 sauces” cooking demonstration. Mireille made profiterole look easy, Roselyne showed us an efficient béchamel with blanched cauliflower, and Marion demonstrated her mother’s mayonnaise, with a surprising half egg yolk trick.
Mireille demonstrating her food-processor profiterole technique (with Tim as sous chef).
SAVE THE DATE
Thanksgiving Feast (and annual board elections). (Saturday November 11th)
Join us to celebrate the season, Saturday November 11th at Michele’s house starting around 5 pm. The French Cottage will prepare the turkey. Plan to bring a dish to share. More details to come.
Onion Soup Preparation (Saturday November 18th)
Join the group on Saturday, November 18th at Mireille’s house in Vista, for a social afternoon of preparations for December Nights. We’ll chop and caramelize onions, grate cheese, prepare sauces for crèpes, and verify the quality of our work with a meal. The work will start around 11 am. Details to come.
December Nights (Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2)
Plan to volunteer in our food stands Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2 for December Nights in Balboa Park. We’ll have onion soup, crèpes, pastries, and libations on offer. This is our biggest fund raising event of the year, and as always, we’ll need lots of volunteers for Friday and Saturday, and also for set up and clean up.
Update your food server certification
If you’re anticipating volunteering at December Nights (and we hope you are), then please make sure that you have current food handler certification. Certification is good for 3 years and can be obtained through an on-line course. Here’s a link. The French Cottage will reimburse expenses for volunteers. The HPR will also run a course closer to date of December Nights.
Adaptive Surf Competition (Sunday December 3)
The French adaptive surf team is hoping to raise sufficient funds to return to La Jolla for another year of international competition at the Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Contribute to the Kickstarter campaign to help them out (details still to be determined). If they come, we’ll plan to join them for an early morning breakfast/brunch at La Jolla Shores on their final day of competition, Sunday, December 3rd.
Bûche de Noël (Sunday December 10th)
Plan to stop by the French Cottage on Sunday, December 10th at 4 pm, toward the close of our regular hours, to help us welcome in the holiday season with a shared bûche de Noël.
Change of plan for Tijuana excursion
The Tijuana excursion originally anticipated for October 14th has been delayed to January or February, when our Tijuana-based vice president, Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux, will help coordinate a cross-border adventure—a meal in Tijuana and an insider’s view of the city. Details still be be coordinated. We’ll plan to meet at the Old Town Park and Ride to carpool across the border. Please plan to bring your passport.
A NEW BABY
Camille, born September 19th at 7lbs 14 oz, is the new daughter of John and Hannah and 7th grandchild of long-time members Mireille and Robby Santos. Everybody is very happy and doing well.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Sunday October 8th)
We’re still in need of volunteers for Sunday, October 8th. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) and/or Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Once again, we remind you that if you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes, or now you can make your payment via PayPal, using the link on our membership page. (For PayPal payments please also e-mail the membership form to Chandra Bordes.)
NOUVELLES ET ACTIVITÉS
Nous espérons que vous passez tous un automne agréable, et nous envoyons nos condoléances à ceux qui ont eté victime des ouragans et du tremblement de terre au Mexique.
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
Venez fêter le Beaujolais nouveau le 2 novembre à 18h au Red Card Cafe, 4140 Morena Blvd, Suite A (à coté du Costco sur Morena). Vin + nourriture $10 pour les membres adultes du cottage; $5 pour les enfants ; $15 pour les non-membres RSVP à Marion avant le 12 octobre pour l’aider à organiser la fête.
FAITES UNE DONATION À L’ÉQUIPE FRANÇAISE DE SURF HANDI
Contribuez aux fras de voyage de l’équipe française de surf handi, qui espère revenir à La Jolla pour la compétition internationale Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Les fonds reçus via youcaring.com seront gérés par la House of France, une organisation IRS 501(C)(3) organization, et les contrbutions sont “tax deductible” dans la mesure permise par la loi. Si l’èquipe vient, nous comptons les rejoindre pour un petit déjeuner à La Jolla Shores tôt le dernier jour de compétition, le dimanche 3 décembr. Visiter la page Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/FranceHandiSurfLaJolla2017
EN SEPTEMBRE
Nous avons passé une bonne soirée le 16 septembre avec cuisine, repas et conversation. Pendant la démonstartion des “3 sauces”, Mireille nous a éblouis avec ses profiteroles faciles, Roselyne a montré une sauce béchamel efficace pour gratiner du chou fleur, et Marion a préparé la mayonnaise de sa mère (l’astuce consiste à commencer avec 1/2 jaune d’oeuf).
Marion émulsifie la mayonnaise, avec l’assistance de Chandra.
DATES À RETENIR
Repas de Thanksgiving (et élection annuelle du comité). (samedi 11 novembre)
Rejoignez nous le samedi 11 novembre chez Michele à partir d’environ 17 h pour fêter Thanksgiving. Le Cottage préparera la dinde. Pensez à apporter un plat à partager. Plus de détails à venir.
Préparation de la soupe à l’oignon (samedi 18 novembre)
Rejoignez le groupe le samedi 18 novembre chez Mireille à Vista, pour une après-midi sociale de préparatifs pour December Nights. Nous hacherons et caraméliserons les oignons, raperons du fromage, préparerons des sauces pour les crèpes, et verifierons la qualité de notre travail avec un repas. Le travail commencers vers 11 h. Détails à venir.
December Nights (vendredi 1er décembre et samedi 2 décembre)
Prévoyez de nous aider à nos stands de nourriture le vendredi 1er et samedi 2 décembre pendant December Nights à Balboa Park. Nous vendrons de la soupe à l’oignon, des crèpes, des pâtisseries et des boissons. C’est notre plus grande venue annuelle, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de beaucoup de volontaires vendredi et samedi, ainsi que pour la mise en place et le nettoyage.
Mettez à jour votre certificat de service alimentaire
Si vous pensez aider pendant December Nights (et nous l’espérons bien), alors veuillez SVP vous assurer que votre certificat de service alimentaire est à jour. Le certificat est valide pendant 3 and et peut être obtenu par un cours en ligne. Voici un lien. Le Cottage remboursera les frais des volontaires. La HPR organisera aussi un cours plus près de la date de December Nights.
Compétition de Surf Handi (dimanche 3 décembre)
L’équipe française de surf handi espère recueiller suffisement de fonds pour revenir à La Jolla pour une autre année de compétition internationale au Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Vous pouvez contribuer à leur campagne Kickstarter pour les aider (les détails restent à déterminer). Si l’équipe vient, nous comptons rejoindre ses membres pour un petit déjeuner/brunch à La Jolla Shores le dernier jour de la compétition le dimanche 3 décembre.
Bûche de Noël (dimanche 10 décembre)
Pensez passer au French Cottage le dimanche 10 décembre à 16h, vers la fin de nos heures normales, pour partager de la bûche de Noël.
Excursion à Tijuana repoussée à janvier ou février
L’excursion à Tijuana prévue pour le 14 octobre a été repoussée au mois de janvier et février. Notre vice présidente Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux, installée à Tijaunaa, pour une aventure transfrontaliére: un repas à Tijuana and une vue d’initié de la ville. Les détails restent à coordonner. Nous nous rencontrerons au Old Town Park and Ride pour traverser la frontière en groupe. Apportez vos passeports.
UNE NAISSANCE
Nous annonçons la naissance de Camille, nouvelle fille de John et de Hannah, et 7ème petit enfant de Mireille et Robby, 19 septembre 7lbs 14 oz. Tout le monde se porte très bien.
BESOIN DE VOLUNTAIRES (dimanche 8 octobre)
Nous avons toujours besoin de volontaires pour ouvrir le cottage le dimanche 8 octobre. Veuillez-voir ci-dessous et vous inscrire au lien SignUpGenius ou en envoyant un message à Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) et/out à Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Une fois de plus nous vous rappelons de renouveler votre cotistaion pour l’année 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes, ou bien vous pouvez maintenant payer avec PayPal, en utilisant le lien sur notre page d’adhésion. (Pour les paiements PayPal, veuillez SVP aussi envoyer le formulaire à Chandra Bordes.)
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
French Cinema: The Unknown Girl
The French film, The Unknown Girl, is playing at the Digital Gym Cinema, from Friday September 29 to Thursday October 5. The film, starring Oscar nominee Adèle Haenel and Olivier Bonnaud, is an emotional French drama about a woman who gets obsessed with the case of a dead woman after learning that the woman had died shortly after having rung her door for help.
You can learn more about this film at the Digital Gym website: https://digitalgym.org/unknown-girl/
And watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caKLk-LizyI
House of France members receive a “special deal” of $2.50 off the general admission price. Use promo code “DGCCP” during the checkout process when purchasing tickets online. If buying in person at the box office, make sure to mention House of France in order to receive this special discount.
Food handler course
Eugenie King, House of Norway, will teach a free Food Handler course in October. You can also obtain a food handler card on-line. The card is essential if you hope to help serve food at any of our events for the general public, since the City of San Diego is concerned about preventing food-borne illness.
adies Auxiliary Lunch
The October lunch will be hosted by the House of the England at noon on Wednesday, October 11th. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information e-mail Brigitte Gilmore or contact her by phone: (858) 487-8402.
French Film Club of San Diego
Check out the French Film Club of San Diego, which aims to screen one French film per month, and maintains a lively Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchFilmClubSanDiego/
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers.
Food can be served on Saturday and Sunday and it must meet Health Department requirements, which means that individually packaged cookies or pastry can be served. Food must be covered (i.e. in a display box). Members of the public cannot simply help themselves; hosts must serve food with a napkin or tongs. Children cannot be served unless their parents are present. Signs can say “donations” but cannot suggest an amount. We have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread, and we have been working to identify the best source of individually packaged madeleines.
The city reminds hosts to avoid expressing political opinions or using inappropriate language.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench@gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd@gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage.
For summer and early fall 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: October 8 and November 12. Even for dates with identified volunteers, additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Food can be sold twice a year. Our next food sales will be for December Nights (Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2).
Conversation and games at the House of France
The first Saturday of every month, join Roselyne at the French Cottage during regular hours (noon-5 pm) for conversation and games in French. Practice your French, and share a moment of conviviality. Speakers of all levels welcome!
Merci beaucoup !
Bulletin September 2017
HOUSE OF FRANCE BONNE RENTREE !
Hope you enjoyed the summer holidays. Welcome back.
3 SAUCES: COOKING DEMONSTRATION (Saturday September 16th)
Join us at 5 pm on Saturday September 16th for a lesson to hone your skills on 3 classic French sauces (mayonnaise, sauce béchamel, and crème anglaise) and an accompanying feast (mayonnaise with shrimp and vegetables; béchamel gratinated with cauliflower or as macaroni and cheese [plus a green salad]; and the classic dessert of floating island). We’ll meet at Marion Lanier’s house, 2738 Palomino Circle, La Jolla. Bring the whole family. RSVP to Marion by September 12th.
SAVE THE DATE
Tijuana excursion. (Saturday October 14th)
In mid-October (tentatively Saturday October 14th), we’re hoping to join our Tijuana-based vice president, Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux, for a cross-border adventure—a meal in Tijuana and an insider’s view of the city. Details still be be coordinated. We’ll plan to meet at the Old Town Park and Ride to carpool across the border. Please be sure to bring your passport.
Thanksgiving Feast (and annual board elections). (Saturday November 11th)
Join us to celebrate the season, Saturday November 11th at Michele’s house starting around 5 pm. The French Cottage will prepare the turkey. Plan to bring a dish to share. More details to come.
Onion Soup Preparation. (Saturday November 18th)
Join the group on Saturday, November 18th at Mireille’s house in Vista, for a social afternoon of preparations for December Nights. We’ll chop and caramelize onions, grate cheese, prepare sauces for crèpes, and verify the quality of our work with a meal. The work will start around 11 am. Details to come.
December Nights. (Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2)
Plan to volunteer in our food stands Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2 for December Nights in Balboa Park. We’ll have onion soup, crèpes, pastries, and libations on offer. This is our biggest fund raising event of the year, and as always, we’ll need lots of volunteers for Friday and Saturday, and also for set up and clean up.
Update your food server certification. If you’re anticipating volunteering at December Nights (and we hope you are), then please make sure that you have current food handler certification. Certification is good for 3 years and can be obtained through an on-line course. Here’s a link. The French Cottage will reimburse expenses for volunteers. The HPR will also run a course closer to date of December Nights.
Adaptive Surf Competition. (Sunday December 3)
The French adaptive surf team is hoping to raise sufficient funds to return to La Jolla for another year of international competition at the Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Contribute to the Kickstarter campaign to help them out (details still to be determined). If they come, we’ll plan to join them for an early morning breakfast/brunch at La Jolla Shores on their final day of competition, Sunday, December 3rd.
Bûche de Noël. (Sunday December 10th)
Plan to stop by the French Cottage on Sunday, December 10th at 4 pm, toward the close of our regular hours, to help us welcome in the holiday season with a shared bûche de Noël.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Sunday October 8th)
We’re still in need of volunteers for Sunday, October 8th. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) and/or Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Once again, we remind you that if you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes, or now you can make your payment via PayPal, using the link on our membership page. (For PayPal payments please also e-mail the membership form to Chandra Bordes.)
BONNE RENTREE !
Nous espérons que vous avez passé de bonnes vacances.
3 SAUCES : DÉMONSTRATION DE CUISINE (samedi 16 septembre)
Rejoignez-nous à 17 h le samedi 16 septembre pour une leçon qui affûtera vos talents de saucier avec 3 sauces classiques françaises (mayonnaise, sauce béchamel, et crème anglaise) et un festin en accompagnement (mayonnaise avec crevettes et légumes; béchamel gratinée au chou fleur ou gratin de macaroni [plus une salade verte]; et le dessert classique, l’île flottante). Nous nous rencontrerons chez Marion Lanier: 2738 Palomino Circle, La Jolla. Venez avec toute la famille. RSVP à Marion avant le 12 septembre.
DATE À RETENIR
Excursion à Tijuana. (samedi 14 octobre)
En mi-octobre (a priori le samedi 14 octobre), nous espérons rejoindre notre vice présidente Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux, installée à Tijaunaa, pour une aventure transfrontaliére: un repas à Tijuana and une vue d’initié de la ville. Les détails restent à coordonner. Nous nous rencontrerons au Old Town Park and Ride pour traverser la frontière en groupe. Apportez vos passeports.
Repas de Thanksgiving (et élection annuelle du comité). (samedi 11 novembre)
Rejoignez nous le samedi 11 novembre chez Michele à partir d’environ 17 h pour fêter Thanksgiving. Le Cottage préparera la dinde. Pensez à apporter un plat à partager. Plus de détails à venir.
Préparation de la soupe à l’oignon. (samedi 18 novembre)
Rejoignez le groupe le samedi 18 novembre chez Mireille à Vista, pour une après-midi sociale de préparatifs pour December Nights. Nous hacherons et caraméliserons les oignons, raperons du fromage, préparerons des sauces pour les crèpes, et verifierons la qualité de notre travail avec un repas. Le travail commencers vers 11 h. Détails à venir.
December Nights. (vendredi 1er décembre et samedi 2 décembre)
Prévoyez de nous aider à nos stands de nourriture le vendredi 1er et samedi 2 décembre pendant December Nights à Balboa Park. Nous vendrons de la soupe à l’oignon, des crèpes, des pâtisseries et des boissons. C’est notre plus grande venue annuelle, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de beaucoup de volontaires vendredi et samedi, ainsi que pour la mise en place et le nettoyage.
Mettez à jour votre certificat de service alimentaire. Si vous pensez aider pendant December Nights (et nous l’espérons bien), alors veuillez SVP vous assurer que votre certificat de service alimentaire est à jour. Le certificat est valide pendant 3 and et peut être obtenu par un cours en ligne. Voici un lien. Le Cottage remboursera les frais des volontaires. La HPR organisera aussi un cours plus près de la date de December Nights.
Compétition de Surf Adaptif. (dimanche 3 décembre)
L’équipe française de surf adaptif espère recueiller suffisement de fonds pour revenir à La Jolla pour une autre année de compétition internationale au Stance International Surfing Competition World Adaptive Surf Championship. Vous pouvez contribuer à leur campagne Kickstarter pour les aider (les détails restent à déterminer). Si l’équipe vient, nous comptons rejoindre ses membres pour un petit déjeuner/brunch à La Jolla Shores le dernier jour de la compétition le dimanche 3 décembre.
Bûche de Noël. (dimanche 10 décembre)
Pensez passer au French Cottage le dimanche 10 décembre à 16h, vers la fin de nos heures normales, pour partager de la bûche de Noël.
BESOIN DE VOLUNTAIRES (dimanche 8 octobre)
Nous avons toujours besoin de volontaires pour ouvrir le cottage le dimanche 8 octobre. Veuillez-voir ci-dessous et vous inscrire au lien SignUpGenius ou en envoyant un message à Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) et/out à Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION<,B>
Une fois de plus nous vous rappelons de renouveler votre cotistaion pour l’année 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes, ou bien vous pouvez maintenant payer avec PayPal, en utilisant le lien sur notre page d’adhésion. (Pour les paiements PayPal, veuillez SVP aussi envoyer le formulaire à Chandra Bordes.)
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The September lunch will be hosted by the House of the Philippines at noon on Wednesday, Sepember 13th. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information e-mail Brigitte Gilmore or contact her by phone: (858) 487-8402.
House of Pacific Relations Queens Sign-Up
Girls interested in representing the House of France within the HPR Queens Organization in 2017-2018 need to apply be September 3rd. Contact Laurent Pamentuan (House of the Philippines) president of the HPR queens for 2017-18, for further information.
Bylaws:
Maximum one queen and up to six princesses and/or junior princesses and/or peewee princesses. Seven girls total per house.
Age requirements:
Queens must be between the ages of 14 and 19 years old.
Princesses must be between the ages of 14 and 19 years old.
Junior princesses must be between the ages of 10 and 13 years old.
Peewee princesses must be between the ages of 8 and 9 years old.
The queens members must be these ages by October 1st of this year, 2016.
Time commitment and the kind of activities: a meeting every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 10 am in the Hall of Nations. around 1-2 community service events a month that vary in time and take place on the weekends.
Film: After Love
The French film After Love will screen at the nonprofit Media Arts Center – Digital Gym Cinema in North Park from Friday, September 1st to Thursday, September 7th. The film stars Oscar nominee Bérénice Bejo (The Artist) and Cédric Kahn, is an emotional French drama about a couple who decides to divorce after 15 years of marriage but must remain living together under the same roof for financial reasons.
You can learn more about this film at the website: http://digitalgym.org/after-love/
And watch the official trailer here: https://youtu.be/CcK_NHE9CAk
Discount of $2.50 per ticket to House of France members. Use promo code “DGCCP” during the checkout process when purchasing tickets online. If buying in person at the box office, make sure to mention House of France in order to receive this special discount.
Contractors Needed
The houses that are building new houses are looking for contractors to bid on a variety of projects. Please contact George Novinger, House of Peru, at deraryalowe@gmail.com. There are projects for every phase of the construction process, and all bids are welcome
Lawn Programs
The House of Pacific Relations schedule for Sunday afternoon Lawn Programs is in full swing. To see this year’s schedule, consult the web site.
French Film Club of San Diego
Check out the French Film Club of San Diego, which aims to screen one French film per month, and maintains a lively Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchFilmClubSanDiego/
Movie Night at the Hall of Nations
The next HPR movie night will take place at 7:30 pm on Friday September 1st in the Hall of Nations. Film to be determined. Movie nights are planned as recurring events.
HPR Social in September
The House of Germany will host an HPR social on Saturday, September 16th at 5:30 PM. Barbeques and a professional chef will be on hand to prepare any meat dish you may bring.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers.
Food can be served on Saturday and Sunday and it must meet Health Department requirements, which means that individually packaged cookies or pastry can be served. Food must be covered (i.e. in a display box). Members of the public cannot simply help themselves; hosts must serve food with a napkin or tongs. Children cannot be served unless their parents are present. Signs can say “donations” but cannot suggest an amount. We have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread, and we have been working to identify the best source of individually packaged madeleines.
The city reminds hosts to avoid expressing political opinions or using inappropriate language.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench@gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd@gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage.
For summer and early fall 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: October 8 and November 12. Even for dates with identified volunteers, additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Food can be sold twice a year. Our next food sales will be for December Nights (Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2).
Conversation and games at the House of France
The first Saturday of every month, join Roselyne at the French Cottage during regular hours (noon-5 pm) for conversation and games in French. Practice your French, and share a moment of conviviality. Speakers of all levels welcome!
Merci beaucoup !
JULY EVENTS
Bastille Day Lawn Program, Sunday, July 9th, 2 pm. We’ve booked a Zydeco band, the Bayou Brothers, who play Cajun and Creole music. Monique Caron will open the program with US and French national anthems. Bring a blanket and plan to come listen. In honor of the event, all afternoon the House of France will have French food on offer (with a donation suggested).
Donations are also gratefully accepted to help defray the costs of bringing the Bayou Brothers to Balboa Park. Donations can be made via the PayPal link on our membership page. The House of France is an IRS 501(C)3 organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
SPECIAL 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND OPENINGS
Would anyone like to open the Cottage on Monday July 3rd or Tuesday July 4th? There are likely to be lots of visitors in Balboa Park over the holiday weekend. Contact Roselyne or Marion to coordinate.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OPENING
The city of San Diego has asked the houses to open Saturdays AND Sundays noon-5pm starting now. That means that we need more volunteers to host. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) and/or Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
IN JUNE
Fête de la Musique, Wednesday, June 21st, 5-8 pm. Vincent Michel organized a program of world music to coincide with the French tradition of sharing music in the streets on the summer solstice.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Once again, we remind you that if you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes, or now you can make your payment via PayPal, using the link on our membership page. (For PayPal payments please also e-mail the membership form to Chandra Bordes.) Thanks to Chandra, Roselyne, and Vincent for setting this up.
AU PROGRAMME POUR LE MOIS DE JUIN
Lawn Program du 14 juillet (en fait le 9), le dimanche 9 juillet à 14 h. Nous avons réservé un groupe Zydeco, les Bayou Brothers. qui joue de la musique créole et cajun. Monique Caron ouvrira le programme avec les hymnes nationaux des États-Unis et de la France. Apportez une couverture et venez écouter. En honneur du programme, la Maison de la France servira de la nourriture française pendant toute l’après-midi (avec un don suggéré).
Les dons sont aussi acceptés avec reconnaissance pour défrayer les coûts d’accueillir les Bayou Brothers à Balboa Park. Les dons peuvent être effectués avec le lien PayPal sur notre page d’adhésion. La Maison de France est une organisation de l’IRS 501 (C) 3, et les dons peuvent étre déduits de vos impôts dans la mesure permise par la loi.
OUVERTURES SPÉCIALES LE WEEKEND DU 4 JUILLET
Quelqu’un désire ouvrir le ottage le lundi 3 ou mardi 4 juillet? Il y aura probablement beaucoup de visiteurs à Balboa Park pendant le pont de la fête nationale. Veuillez contacter Roselyne ou Marion pour coordonner.
OUVERTURE LES SAMEDIS ET DIMANCHES
La ville de San Diego a demandé aux cottages d’ouvrir les samedis ET les dimanches de midi à 17h à partir de maintenant. Nous aurons donc besoin de plus de volontaires. Veuillez voir les dates ouvertes ci-dessous et vous inscrire avec le lien web SignUpGenius web link ou en contactant Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) et/ou Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
PENDANT LE MOIS DE JUIN
Fête de la Musique, le 21 juin de 17 à 20 h. Vincent Michel a organisé une soirée de musique pour participer à la tradition française de partager de la musique en plein air et dans les rues pour marquer le solstice d’été.
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Une fois de plus nous vous rappelons de renouveler votre cotistaion pour l’année 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes, ou bien vous pouvez maintenant payer avec PayPal, en utilisant le lien sur notre page d’adhésion. (Pour les paiements PayPal, veuillez SVP aussi envoyer le formulaire à Chandra Bordes.) Merci à Chandra, Roselyne, et Vincent d’avoir organisé cette possibilité.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The July lunch will be hosted by the House of China at noon on Wednesday, July 12. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information contact the Ladies Auxiliary president, Aileen M. Price: 619-427-1403 or 369jwp@gmail.com
Movie Night on the Lawn
The next HPR movie night will take place at 7 pm on Friday July 21st on the “Lawn Program” lawn. Movie nights are planned as recurring events on the 3rd Friday of the month. Donations accepted to fund the shade to be built above the stage.
Lawn Programs
The House of Pacific Relations schedule for Sunday afternoon Lawn Programs is in full swing. To see this year’s schedule, consult the web site.
French Film Club of San Diego
Check out the French Film Club of San Diego, which aims to screen one French film per month, and maintains a lively Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchFilmClubSanDiego/
Half-day French Language Summer Camps
Roselyne Gadet will run 4 week-long sessions of half-day camp in Summer 2017, for elementary-school aged children.
July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon,
July 17-July 21, 1 pm-4 pm
July 31-August 4, 9 am-noon,
August 7-August 11, 1 pm-4 pm
Fees are $165/week for non-members and $125/week for House of France members. Contact Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) to enroll.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers.
Food can be served on Saturday and Sunday and it must meet Health Department requirements, which means that individually packaged cookies or pastry can be served. Food must be covered (i.e. in a display box). Members of the public cannot simply help themselves; hosts must serve food with a napkin or tongs. Children cannot be served unless their parents are present. Signs can say “donations” but cannot suggest an amount. We have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread, and we have been working to identify the best source of individually packaged madeleines.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench@gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd@gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage.
For summer and early fall 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: July 3 & 4, July 8 & 9, August 13, September 9, 10, & 30, October 7 & 8. In addition, the San Diego Youth Symphony has a series of concerts on Tuesday, July 25th, so we are encouraged to open the cottage that day. Even for dates with identified volunteers, additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Food can be sold twice a year, but there are three possible dates: December Nights, the Ethnic Food Fair, and the Lawn Program. We will not formally sell food for our July 9th Lawn Program but will be permitted to specify a “Suggested donation”.
Conversation and games at the House of France
The first Saturday of every month, join Roselyne at the French Cottage during regular hours (noon-5 pm) for conversation and games in French. Practice your French, and share a moment of conviviality. Speakers of all levels welcome!
Merci beaucoup !
Bulletin May 2017
May Day!
MAY EVENTS
Food Handler Training Class, May 11, 6:30 pm, Hall of Nations, Balboa Park. Free 2-hour class for volunteers from all the House of Pacific Relations international cottages. Under new rules, all of our volunteers need food handler certification, so if your certification has lapsed, please plan to attend. RSVP to Eugenie King. (Food handler classes are also available on line and through the community college system, for a fee. The French Cottage will reimburse expenses for volunteers.)
Ethnic Food Fair, Sunday May 28th, 10am-5pm. Entertainment on the lawn from 12 noon-4pm. The House of France will be selling quiche and pastries, and as always, we’ll need enthusiastic volunteers and enthusiastic diners.
SAVE THE DATE
Fête de la Musique, Wednesday, June 21st, 5-8 pm. Celebrate the Solstice in Balboa Park with an evening of music, organized by Vincent Michel. Plan to bring a picnic, or purchase food from OLaLa Creperie’s stall.
Bastille Day Lawn Program, Sunday, July 9th, 2 pm. We’ve booked a Zydeco band, the Bayou Brothers, who play Cajun and Creole music. Bring a blanket and plan to come listen. In honor of the event, all afternoon the House of France will have French Gourmet pastries and quiche on offer (with a donation suggested)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OPENING
The city of San Diego has asked the houses to open Saturdays AND Sundays noon-5pm starting now. That means that we need more volunteers to host. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) and/or Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
IN APRIL
We met on Saturday April 29th for a relaxed spring barbecue, featuring merguez and gigot, plus baguette, cheese, desserts, and potluck contributions from members. It was a lovely afternoon at Crown Point, and the younger generation took advantage of the afternoon to kayak on Mission Bay.
THANK YOU!
The eighth grade at San Diego French-American School thanks the French Cottage for donating nutella sauce leftover from December Nights. It has been transformed into dozens of nutella cupcakes for their weekly bake sale to raise funds for the class trip to Montréal.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Once again, we remind you that if you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes.
Bonne fête du 1er mai!
AU PROGRAMME POUR LE MOIS DE MAI
Food Handler Training Class. Le 11 mai à 18h30, Hall of Nations, Balboa Park. Un cours gratuit de 2 heures pour les volontaires de tous les cottages internationaux du House of Pacific Relations. En raison des nouvelles règles, tous nos volontaires ont besoin d’un diplôme d’hygiène alimentaire, donc si votre certification est périmée, veuillez svp participer. RSVP à Eugenie King. (Les cours d’hygiène alimentaire sont aussi disponibles en ligne et via le système des communitiy colleges. Le Cottage remboursera les frais des cours pour les volontaires)
Ethnic Food Fair, le dimanche 28 mai de 10 à 17 h. Programme sur la pelouse de midi à 16 h. La Maison de la France vendra des quiches et des pâtisseries, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de volontaires et de clients pleins d’enthousiasme.
RETENEZ LA DATE
Fête de la Musique, le 21 juin de 17 à 20 h. Fêtez le solstice à Balboa Park avec une soirée de musique organisée par Vincent Michel. Apportez un pique-nique, ou achetez quelque chose à manger au stand d’OLaLa Creperie.
Lawn Program du 14 juillet (en fait le 9), le dimanche 9 juillet à 14 h. Nous avons réservé un groupe Zydeco, les Bayou Brothers. qui joue de la musique créole et cajun. Apportez une couverture et venez écouter. En honneur du programme, la Maison de la France vendra des pâtisseries et de la quiche du French Gourmet pendant toute l’après-midi (avec un don suggéré).
OUVERTURE LES SAMEDIS ET DIMANCHES
La ville de San Diego a demandé aux cottages d’ouvrir les samedis ET les dimanches de midi à 17h à partir de maintenant. Nous aurons donc besoin de plus de volontaires. Veuillez voir les dates ouvertes ci-dessous et vous inscrire avec le lien web SignUpGenius web link ou en contactant Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) et/ou Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
PENDANT LE MOIS D’AVRIL
Les membres du Cottage se sont réunis le samedi 29 avril pour un barbeque du printemps décontracté, avec merguez et gigot, plus baguette, fromage, desserts et autres conributions des membres. La jeune génération a profité d’une après-midi ensoleillée à Crown Point pour faire du kayak sur Mission Bay.
MERCI!
Les élèves de 4ème (eighth grade) à l’École Franco-Américaine de San Diego (SDFAS) remercient le Cottage pour le don de la Nutella qui restait après December Nights. Celle-ci a été transformée en douzaines de gâteaux à la nutella pour leur vente hebdomadaire de pâtisserie qui recueille des fonds pour le voyage de classe à Montréal.
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Veuillez s’il vous plaît renouveler votre cotisation pour l’année civile 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The May lunch will be at noon on May 10. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information contact the Ladies Auxiliary president, Aileen M. Price: 619-427-1403 or 369jwp@gmail.com
Lawn Programs
Now that winter is over, the House of Pacific Relations schedule for Sunday afternoon Lawn Programs is in full swing. To see this year’s schedule, consult the web site.
The House of Poland asked us to publicize their program on May 7th.
And the House of Norway asked us to publicize their May 14th program.
Children’s Story Time and Public Lecture for Adults
Teachers from the San Diego French-American School are coordinating a paired event: a lecture (on immigration in France) for adults and storytime for children, both at 2 pm on Saturday May 27 at the La Jolla Riford Library. The children’s story time will meet in the children’s section of the library, and the adult discussion will be in the community room.
New cottages
Construction on new House of Pacific Relations cottages in Balboa Park is scheduled to begin in May.
French Film Club of San Diego
Check out the newly launched (in February) French Film Club of San Diego, which aims to screen one French film per month, and maintains a lively Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchFilmClubSanDiego/
Half-day French Language Summer Camps
Roselyne Gadet will run 4 week-long sessions of half-day camp in Summer 2017, for elementary-school aged children.
July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon,
July 17-July 21, 1 pm-4 pm
July 31-August 4, 9 am-noon,
August 7-August 11, 1 pm-4 pm
Fees are $165/week for non-members and $125/week for House of France members. Contact Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) to enroll.
Tour leaders wanted
Nest DMC, a New York-based “destination management company” wrote to us seeking French-speaking tour leaders/guides for the San Diego area “to assist our groups on-site in addition to providing tours, fulfilling duties such as airport meet & greets and badge pickups for conventions.” If you feel you might be interested in working with them, please contact Victoria Copans: victoria.copans@nestdmc.com.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers.
Food can be served on Saturday and Sunday and it must meet Health Department requirements, which means that individually packaged cookies or pastry can be served. Food must be covered (i.e. in a display box). Members of the public cannot simply help themselves; hosts must serve food with a napkin or tongs. Children cannot be served unless their parents are present. Signs can say “donations” but cannot suggest an amount. We have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread, and we have been working to identify the best source of individually packaged madeleines.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench@gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd@gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage but their professor, our long-time member Shirley Saad, is not available every week. Shirley’s students can cover May 7, though they might benefit from your help.
For the first half of 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: May 28 (for the Ethnic Food Fair), June 3, June 24 & 25, July 1, July 8 & 9. Additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Food can be sold twice a year, but there are three possible dates: December Nights, the Ethnic Food Fair, and the Lawn Program. We will not formally sell food for the Lawn Program but will be permitted to specify a “Suggested donation”.
Tim Gross (Marion’s husband) has installed a new lockbox at the Cottage, so the key is readily accessible. Contact Roselyne or Isabelle if you are volunteering and need the code. And if you have a key, please return them to Roselyne or Isabelle.
Conversation and games at the House of France
The first Saturday of every month, join Roselyne at the French Cottage during regular hours (noon-5 pm) for conversation and games in French. Practice your French, and share a moment of conviviality. Speakers of all levels welcome!
Merci beaucoup !
Bulletin April 2017
HOUSE OF FRANCE
Happy April! No fooling! We remind you to watch out for “poisson” attempts.
APRIL EVENT
Spring Barbecue. Saturday, April 29th, at noon, join us for a spring barbecue at Crown Point. The French Cottage will provide merguez, baguettes, cheese, and dessert. Please bring a salad or vegetable side dish to share. RSVP to Marion (m.lanier at earthlink.net) by April 19th, so that we can order enough merguez. Crown Point is the city park on the north side of Mission Bay. Bring along bathing suits, bicycles, frisbees, a soccer ball, etc., depending on your predilections.
SAVE THE DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, Sunday May 28th, 10am-5pm. Entertainment on the lawn from 12 noon-4pm. The House of France will be selling quiche and pastries, and as always, we’ll need enthusiastic volunteers and enthusiastic diners.
Fête de la Musique, June 21st. Celebrate the Solstice in Balboa Park with an evening of music, organized by Vincent Michel.
Bastille Day Lawn Program, Sunday, July 9th. Plan to come listen for an hour or two. The House of France will be selling pastries and quiche in honor of the event. Please forward your suggestions for performers who can share French language and culture.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OPENING
The city of San Diego has asked the houses to open Saturdays AND Sundays noon-5pm starting now. That means that we need more volunteers to host. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench at gmail.com) and/or Isabelle (isalf at earthlink.net).
CONVERSATION AND GAMES AT THE HOUSE OF FRANCE
The first Saturday of every month, join Roselyne at the French Cottage during regular hours (noon-5 pm) for conversation and games in French. Practice your French, and share a moment of conviviality. Speakers of all levels welcome!
KEYS TO THE COTTAGE
Do you have a key to the French Cottage? Our host coordinators, Roselyne and Isabelle, are working on locating all of the keys. Please contact Roselyne if you have a key, so that we can get a count and so that we can collect keys from people who don’t need them at the moment.
WHAT DO YOU VALUE ABOUT THE HOUSE OF FRANCE?
The House of France is always happy to welcome new members. With the City of San Diego’s new request that we open on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer, having of enthusiastic members is more important than ever. We’d welcome your thoughts on member recruitment. How should we publicize membership? What activities should we offer? And what’s special to you about the House of France? Send your thoughts to house.of.france.secretary at gmail.com, and we’ll collate ideas to put together a new membership flyer. And please encourage your French and Francophone and Francophile friends to join us.
IN MARCH
Members had a slightly belated Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 4, with crêpes and onion soup on the menu. We were able to use the Hall of Nations, which had enough space for 3 long tables and lots of conviviality.
THANK YOU (AGAIN)!
You might remember that in the March Bulletin, we noted that Shirley Saad and her University of San Diego French students had hosted 26 Syrian refugee children, aged 8-12, at the House of France. The children learned French songs and games and were treated to some French pastries. After talking with the organizer, the House of France realized that one of their most urgent needs was shoes. Kids grow so fast. The House of France donated $500, which paid for 40 pairs of shoes. Diana Bashur, the coordinator, sent a thank you note, along with a photo of all the shoes.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you haven’t already done so, please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes.
Bienvenue tous au mois d’avril! Attention aux poissons.
April 2017 Bulletin
AU PROGRAMME POUR LE MOIS D’AVRIL
Barbecue du printemps. Le samedi 29 avril à midi, rejoignez-nous pour un barbecue printanier à Crown Point. Le Cottage fournira merguez, baguettes, fromage et dessert. Veuillez apporter une salade ou un plat à base de légumes à partager. RSVP à Marion (m.lanier at earthlink.net) avant le 19 avril pour que nous puissions commander assez de merguez. Crown Point est le parc du côté nord de Mission Bay. Apportez maillots, vélos, frisbees, ballont de football, etc… selon vos goûts.
RETENEZ LA DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, le dimanche 28 mai de 10 à 17 h. La Maison de la France vendra des quiches et des patisseries, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de volontaires et de clients pleins d’enthousiasme.
Fête de la Musique, le 21 juin. Fêtez le solstice à Balboa Park avec une soirée de musique organisée par Vincent Michel.
Lawn Program du 14 juillet (en fait le 9), le dimanche 9 juillet. Venez écouter pendant quelques heures. La Maison de la France vendra des pâtisseries et de la quiche. Veuillez nous envoyer vos idées d’artistes qui peuvent partager le français et la culture française.
OUVERTURE LES SAMEDIS ET DIMANCHES
La ville de San Diego a demandé aux cottages d’ouvrir les samedis ET les dimanches de midi à 17h à partir de maintenant. Nous aurons donc besoin de plus de volontaires. Veuillez voir les dates ouvertes ci-dessous et vous inscrire avec le lien web SignUpGenius web link ou en contactant Roselyne (fullyfrench at gmail.com) et/ou Isabelle (isalf at earthlink.net).
CONVERSATION ET JEUX AU COTTAGE
Le premier samedi du mois, rejoignez Roselyne au Cottage pendant les heures normales d’ouverture (de midi à 17h) pour de la conversation et des jeux en français. Pratiquez votre français et partagez un moment ludique. Tous les niveaux de français sont bienvenus.
CLEFS DU COTTAGE
Avez-vous une des clefs du Cottage? Nos coordinatrices Roselyne and Isabelle sont à la recherce de toutes les clefs. Veuillez contacter Roselyne si vous en avez une, pour que nous puissions vérifier que le compte est bon et ramasser les clefs dont vous n’avez pas besoin en ce moment.
QUE REPRÉSENTE LA MAISON DE LA FRANCE D’IMPORTANT POUR VOUS?
La Maison de la France est toujours ravie d’accueillir de nouveaux membres. Depuis que la ville de San Diego nous demande d’ouvrir les samedis et dimanches pendant l’été, nous avons encore plus besoin de membres entousiastes. Nous aimerions savoir vos pensées sur la meilleure façon d’avoir plus de membres? Comment faire savoir aux gens nos activités? Quelles activités offrir? Pour vous, qu’a la Maison de la France de spécial? Enovoyez-nous vos pensées à house.of.france.secretary at gmail.com, et nous rassemblerons vos idées pour créer un nouveau fascicule d’accueil. Et encouragez vos amis français, francophones et francophiles à se joindre à nous.
PENDANT LE MOIS DE MARS
Les members de la Maison de la France ont fêté Mardi Gras (un peu en retard) le samedi 4 mars avec des crêpes et de la soupe à l’oignon. Nous avons pu utiliser le Hall of Nations, qui avait assez de place pour 3 longues tables et beaucoup de convivialité.
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Veuillez s’il vous plaît renouveler votre cotisation pour l’année civile 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes.
MERCI (ENCORE) !
Vous vous souviendrez peut-être que dans le bulletin de mars nous avion noté que Shirley Saad et ses étudiants de français de l’Université de San Diego avaient accueili 26 enfants syriens réfugiés entre l’âge de 8 et 12 ans à la Maison de la France. Les enfants ont appris des chansons et des jeux français, et se sont régalés de pâtisseries françaises. Après avoir parlé à l’organisatrice, la Maison de la France s’est rendue compte qu’un de leurs besoins les plus urgents était de nouvelles chaussures. Les enfants grandissent si vite! La Maison de la France leur a donné $500, ce qui a permis d’acheter 40 paires de chaussures. Diana Bashur, la coordinatrice, a envoyé une note de remerciements, ainsi qu’une photo de toutes les chaussures.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The April lunch will be hosted by the House of Peru at noon on April 12th (see flyer below). The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information contact the Ladies Auxiliary president, Aileen M. Price: 619-427-1403 or 369jwp at gmail.com
Ben Lecomte will give presentations in San Diego on April 13th and 14th. He is a French swimmer and the first person to swim across the Atlantic. See his web site for more information on his project to swim the Pacific.
Cocktail reception and presentation, Thursday April 13th, 6-8 pm, San Diego Yacht Club. Ben Lecomte will present on The Longest Swim, and guests will have the opportunity to visit his support boat, the Discoverer. Sponsored by the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce. Tickets purchased until April 7th are $25 for Chamber of Commerce members, $40 for non members. After April 7th, tickets are $30 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Includes one drink plus charcuterie and cheese buffet.
Café des Sciences, Friday April 14th, 7 pm, San Diego French-American School. Ben Lecomte will again speak on The Longest Swim. RSVP to cultural coordinator at afsandiego.org. The evening is sponsored by The Alliance Française de San Diego and the Office of Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles.
Earth Day in Balboa Park
Sunday, April 23rd, 10 am-5 pm, will be the Earth Day celebration in Balboa Park. The Earth Day celebration features booths and activities for all ages. Cottages are not required to be open for Earth Day but are requested to open the preceding Saturday (April 16th).
Lawn Programs
Now that winter is over, the House of Pacific Relations schedule for Sunday afternoon Lawn Programs is in full swing. To see this year’s schedule, consult the web site. The HPR Queens will do their program on April 2nd.
The House of Poland asked us to publicize their program on May 7th.
And the House of Norway asked us to publicize their May 14th program.
Children’s Story Time and Public Lecture for Adults
Teachers from the San Diego French-American School are coordinating a paired event: a lecture (on immigration in France) for adults and storytime for children, both at 2 pm on Saturday May 27 at the La Jolla Riford Library. The children’s story time will meet in the children’s section of the library, and the adult discussion will be in the community room.
New cottages
Construction on new House of Pacific Relations cottages in Balboa Park is scheduled to begin in May.
French Film Club of San Diego
Check out the newly launched (in February) French Film Club of San Diego, which aims to screen one French film per month, and maintains a lively Facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchFilmClubSanDiego/
Half-day French Language Summer Camps
Roselyne Gadet will run 4 week-long sessions of half-day camp in Summer 2017, for elementary-school aged children.
July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon,
July 17-July 21, 1 pm-4 pm
July 31-August 4, 9 am-noon,
August 7-August 11, 1 pm-4 pm
Fees are $165/week for non-members and $125/week for House of France members. Contact Roselyne (fullyfrench at gmail.com) to enroll.
Tour leaders wanted
Nest DMC, a New York-based “destination management company” wrote to us seeking French-speaking tour leaders/guides for the San Diego area “to assist our groups on-site in addition to providing tours, fulfilling duties such as airport meet & greets and badge pickups for conventions.” If you feel you might be interested in working with them, please contact Victoria Copans: victoria.copans at nestdmc.com.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers.
Food can be served on Saturday and Sunday and it must meet Health Department requirements, which means that individually packaged cookies or pastry can be served.
Additional information on these restrictions will be forthcoming.
We have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench at gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd at gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage but their professor, our long-time member Shirley Saad, is not available every week. Shirley’s students can cover April 9, and May 7, though they might benefit from your help.
For the first half of 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: May 28 (for the Ethnic Food Fair), June 3, June 24 & 25, July 1, July 8 & 9. Additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Merci beaucoup !
MEMBRES DU BUREAU 2017
President: Marion Lanier
Vice-President: Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: Stefan Llewellyn Smith and Sarah Gille
Treasurer: Chandra Bordes
Hostess Chair/Membership Secretary: Roselyne Gadet and Isabelle Faurie
The board members welcome your suggestions. Feel free to share your ideas.
Volunteer opportunities:
Check SignUpGenius for dates to help open the cottage, participate in the July lawn program, and help with the May ethnic food fair.
For more opportunities, contact Marion Lanier: m.lanier at earthlink.net
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Bonjour,
Thanks to everyone who came to our our onion soup and crêpes dinner. We are writing to you for few reasons.
We urgently need hosts for this coming weekend (Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5pm). Food rules have changed, but if you’d like you can serve individually packaged items such as madeleines.
The city is introducing new rules. From now on, anyone who serves food must have a food handler’s certificate. A food safety class and certification will be available March 23 at 6:30 pm in the Hall of Nations. There is no charge. If you want to go please contact Marion (m.lanier at earthlink.net) by March 21st so can provide a head count to the House of Pacific Relations.
On March 25 from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm in the Hall of Nations, the House of Pacific Relations hosted a gathering with music and food for all members of the House of Pacific Relations and members of all the Cottages who are in good standing.
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Bulletin March 2017
HOUSE OF FRANCE
MARCH EVENT
Crêpes and onion soup
Crepes and onion soup for a (slightly belated) Mardi Gras celebration, on Saturday, March 4. Join us from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Hall of Nations in Balboa Park. RSVP by February 28 to Marion Lanier: m.lanier at earthlink.net
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OPENING
The city of San Diego has asked the houses to open Saturdays AND Sundays noon-5pm starting now. That means that we need more volunteers to host. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench at gmail.com) and /or isabelle (isalf at earthlink.net).
SAVE THE DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, Sunday May 28th, 11am-5pm. The House of France will be selling quiche and pastries, and as always, we’ll need enthusiastic volunteers and enthusiastic diners.
Fête de la Musique, June 21st. Celebrate the Solstice with an evening of music, organized by Vincent Michel.
Bastille Day Lawn Program, Sunday, July 9th. Plan to come listen for an hour or two. The House of France will be selling pastries and quiche in honor of the event. Please forward your suggestions for performers who can share French language and culture.
IN FEBRUARY
On Sunday February 12th, Shirley Saad and her University of San Diego French students hosted 26 Syrian refugee children, aged 8-12, at the House of France. Shirley writes, “It was hectic and fun. Thank you, Roselyne, for your help. We taught them French songs: Frère Jacques and sur le Pont d’Avignon, we drew the Eiffel Tower, we ate the wonderful croissants provided by Bread and Cie and the awesome cake donated by Olivier Baudier at the Carlsbad French Pastry Cafe and drank Orangina. It was a lovely day and not only did my students show up, but many of my former students, having heard of the activity came to help as well. Thank you, Olivier, Charles, and USD for your contributions.”
A group from the French Cottage attended a screening of Thank You For Calling on February 18th at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. Two other French films were also screened at the Jewish Film Festival, and members and friends were able to attend at a reduced price.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes.
AU PROGRAMME POUR LE MOIS DE MARS
Nous fêterons Mardi Gras (un peu en retard) le samedi 4 mars avec des crêpes et de la soupe à l’oignon. Rejoignez-nous de 18h30 à 21h00 au Hall of Nations. RSVP d’ici le 28 février à Marion Lanier: m.lanier at earthlink.net
OUVERTURE LES SAMEDIS ET DIMANCHES
La ville de San Diego a demandé aux cottages d’ouvrir les samedis ET les dimanches de midi à 17h à partir de maintenant. Nous aurons donc besoin de plus de volontaires. Veuillez voir les dates disponibles ci-dessous et vous inscrire avec le lien web SignUpGenius web link ou en contactant Roselyne (fullyfrench at gmail.com) et/ou Isabelle (isalf at earthlink.net).
RETENEZ LA DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, le dimanche 28 mai de 11 à 17 h. La Maison France vendra des quiches et des patisseries, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de volontaires et de clients pleins d’entousiasme.
Fête de la Musique, le 21 juin. Fêtez le solstice avec une soirée de musique organisée par Vincent Michel.
Lawn Program du 14 juillet (en fait le 9), le dimanche 9 juillet. Venez écouter pendant quelques heures. La Maison de la France vendra des pâtisseries et de la quiche. Veuillez nous envoyer vos idées d’artistes qui peuvent partager le français et la culture française.
EN FEVRIER
Le dimanche 12 février Shirley Saad et ses étudiants de français de l’Université de San Diego ont accueilli 26 enfants syriens réfugiés, âgés de 8 à 12 ans, à la Maison de la France. Shirley a écrit un mot en anglais (voir ci-dessus).
REMERCIEMENT
Arab Youth Collective aimerait remercier la Maison de la France de nous avoir reçu pendant notre journée à Balboa Park! Les enfants se sont beaucoup amusés et ont eu plaisir à rencontrer le staff et bénévoles de la Maison Française!
Arab Youth Collective (AYC) travaille essentiellement avec les enfants et jeunes Syriens récemment arrivés aux Etats Unis, qui pour la plupart ont été transferés de pays tiers (Turquie, Liban, Jordanie, Egypt) où ils ont pris refuge avec leurs familles. AYC a pour but de soutenir les enfants et leurs familles et de faciliter leur integration à San Diego. Pour l’instant nous organisons des activities sportives et artistiques pour les enfants ainsi qu’un cours de programmation pour les plus jeunes.
Nous vous remercions encore une fois de nous avoir accueilli.
Bien cordialement,
Diana Bashur
AYC
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Vueillez s’il vous plaît renouveler votre cotisation pour l’année civile 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Outreach
Granite Hills High School in El Cajon has asked the House of Pacific Relations if any Houses can be part of their International showcase day on Thursday March 16th from 8am to noon. They are hoping for entertainment and/or display booths. If you are able to volunteer, please let Marion know. m.lanier at earthlink.net
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The March lunch will be hosted by the House of Finland at noon on March 8th. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information contact the Ladies Auxiliary president, Aileen M. Price: 619-427-1403 or 369jwp at gmail.com
Children’s Story Time and Public Lecture for Adults
Teachers from the San Diego French-American School are coordinating French cultural sessions for children and adults at 2 pm on Saturday, March 18, April 8, and May 13 at the La Jolla Riford Library. The children’s story time will meet in the children’s section of the library, and the adult discussion will be in the community room.
Earth Day in Balboa Park
April 23rd will be the Earth Day celebration in Balboa Park. The Earth Day celebration features booths and activities for all ages.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers. Current rules do not allow food sampling on Saturdays. On Sundays, we have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread. Madeleines and palmiers can be found at Smart and Final at a good price.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench at gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd at gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage but their professor, our long-time member Shirley Saad, is not available every week. Shirley’s students can cover April 9, and May 7, though they might benefit from your help.
For the first half of 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: March 11, March 12, April 1, April 8, May 6, May 13, May 28 (for the Ethnic Food Fair), June 3, June 24 & 25, July 1, July 8 & 9. Additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Merci beaucoup !
MEMBRES DU BUREAU 2017
President: Marion Lanier
Vice-President: Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: Stefan Llewellyn Smith and Sarah Gille
Treasurer: Chandra Bordes
Hostess Chair/Membership Secretary: Roselyne Gadet and Isabelle Faurie
The board members welcome your suggestions. Feel free to share your ideas.
Volunteer opportunities:
Check SignUpGenius for dates to help open the cottage, participate in the July lawn program, and help with the May ethnic food fair.
For more opportunities, contact Marion Lanier: m.lanier at earthlink.net
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Bonjour,
Thanks to everyone who came to our our onion soup and crêpes dinner. We are writing to you for few reasons.
We urgently need hosts for this coming weekend (Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5pm). Food rules have changed, but if you’d like you can serve individually packaged items such as madeleines.
The city is introducing new rules. From now on, anyone who serves food must have a food handler’s certificate. A food safety class and certification will be available March 23 at 6:30 pm in the Hall of Nations. There is no charge. If you want to go please contact Marion (m.lanier@earthlink.net) by March 21st so can provide a head count to the House of Pacific Relations.
On March 25 from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm in the Hall of Nations, the House of Pacific Relations hosted a gathering with music and food for all members of the House of Pacific Relations and members of all the Cottages who are in good standing.
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March 2017 Bulletin
View this email in your browser
Bulletin March 2017
HOUSE OF FRANCE
MARCH EVENT
Crêpes and onion soup
Crepes and onion soup for a (slightly belated) Mardi Gras celebration, on Saturday, March 4. Join us from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Hall of Nations in Balboa Park. RSVP by February 28 to Marion Lanier: m.lanier@earthlink.net
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OPENING
The city of San Diego has asked the houses to open Saturdays AND Sundays noon-5pm starting now. That means that we need more volunteers to host. Please see below for the open dates, and sign to host up via the SignUpGenius web link or by e-mailing Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) and /or isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
SAVE THE DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, Sunday May 28th, 11am-5pm. The House of France will be selling quiche and pastries, and as always, we’ll need enthusiastic volunteers and enthusiastic diners.
Fête de la Musique, June 21st. Celebrate the Solstice with an evening of music, organized by Vincent Michel.
Bastille Day Lawn Program, Sunday, July 9th. Plan to come listen for an hour or two. The House of France will be selling pastries and quiche in honor of the event. Please forward your suggestions for performers who can share French language and culture.
IN FEBRUARY
On Sunday February 12th, Shirley Saad and her University of San Diego French students hosted 26 Syrian refugee children, aged 8-12, at the House of France. Shirley writes, “It was hectic and fun. Thank you, Roselyne, for your help. We taught them French songs: Frère Jacques and sur le Pont d’Avignon, we drew the Eiffel Tower, we ate the wonderful croissants provided by Bread and Cie and the awesome cake donated by Olivier Baudier at the Carlsbad French Pastry Cafe and drank Orangina. It was a lovely day and not only did my students show up, but many of my former students, having heard of the activity came to help as well. Thank you, Olivier, Charles, and USD for your contributions.”
A group from the French Cottage attended a screening of Thank You For Calling on February 18th at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. Two other French films were also screened at the Jewish Film Festival, and members and friends were able to attend at a reduced price.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Please renew your membership for the 2017 calendar year. The membership form is downloadable here and can be mailed to our treasurer Chandra Bordes.
AU PROGRAMME POUR LE MOIS DE MARS
Nous fêterons Mardi Gras (un peu en retard) le samedi 4 mars avec des crêpes et de la soupe à l’oignon. Rejoignez-nous de 18h30 à 21h00 au Hall of Nations. RSVP d’ici le 28 février à Marion Lanier: m.lanier@earthlink.net
OUVERTURE LES SAMEDIS ET DIMANCHES
La ville de San Diego a demandé aux cottages d’ouvrir les samedis ET les dimanches de midi à 17h à partir de maintenant. Nous aurons donc besoin de plus de volontaires. Veuillez voir les dates disponibles ci-dessous et vous inscrire avec le lien web SignUpGenius web link ou en contactant Roselyne (fullyfrench@gmail.com) et/ou Isabelle (isalf@earthlink.net).
RETENEZ LA DATE
Ethnic Food Fair, le dimanche 28 mai de 11 à 17 h. La Maison France vendra des quiches et des patisseries, et comme toujours nous aurons besoin de volontaires et de clients pleins d’entousiasme.
Fête de la Musique, le 21 juin. Fêtez le solstice avec une soirée de musique organisée par Vincent Michel.
Lawn Program du 14 juillet (en fait le 9), le dimanche 9 juillet. Venez écouter pendant quelques heures. La Maison de la France vendra des pâtisseries et de la quiche. Veuillez nous envoyer vos idées d’artistes qui peuvent partager le français et la culture française.
EN FEVRIER
Le dimanche 12 février Shirley Saad et ses étudiants de français de l’Université de San Diego ont accueilli 26 enfants syriens réfugiés, âgés de 8 à 12 ans, à la Maison de la France. Shirley a écrit un mot en anglais (voir ci-dessus).
REMERCIEMENT
Arab Youth Collective aimerait remercier la Maison de la France de nous avoir reçu pendant notre journée à Balboa Park! Les enfants se sont beaucoup amusés et ont eu plaisir à rencontrer le staff et bénévoles de la Maison Française!
Arab Youth Collective (AYC) travaille essentiellement avec les enfants et jeunes Syriens récemment arrivés aux Etats Unis, qui pour la plupart ont été transferés de pays tiers (Turquie, Liban, Jordanie, Egypt) où ils ont pris refuge avec leurs familles. AYC a pour but de soutenir les enfants et leurs familles et de faciliter leur integration à San Diego. Pour l’instant nous organisons des activities sportives et artistiques pour les enfants ainsi qu’un cours de programmation pour les plus jeunes.
Nous vous remercions encore une fois de nous avoir accueilli.
Bien cordialement,
Diana Bashur
AYC
RENOUVELEZ VOTRE COTISATION
Vueillez s’il vous plaît renouveler votre cotisation pour l’année civile 2017. Le formulaire est disponible ici et est à envoyer à Chandra Bordes.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS (from the House of Pacific Relations and the French community in San Diego)
Outreach
Granite Hills High School in El Cajon has asked the House of Pacific Relations if any Houses can be part of their International showcase day on Thursday March 16th from 8am to noon. They are hoping for entertainment and/or display booths. If you are able to volunteer, please let Marion know. m.lanier@earthlink.net
Ladies Auxiliary Lunch
The March lunch will be hosted by the House of Finland at noon on March 8th. The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Ladies Auxiliary Lunches are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month, at noon in the Hall of Nations, price $4. For further information contact the Ladies Auxiliary president, Aileen M. Price: 619-427-1403 or 369jwp@gmail.com
Children’s Story Time and Public Lecture for Adults
Teachers from the San Diego French-American School are coordinating French cultural sessions for children and adults at 2 pm on Saturday, March 18, April 8, and May 13 at the La Jolla Riford Library. The children’s story time will meet in the children’s section of the library, and the adult discussion will be in the community room.
Earth Day in Balboa Park
April 23rd will be the Earth Day celebration in Balboa Park. The Earth Day celebration features booths and activities for all ages.
OUVERTURE DU COTTAGE:
The House of France is open the first two Saturdays and Sundays of the month from noon to 5:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Saturday openings are new this year, at the request of the City of San Diego, so this means we need more volunteers. Current rules do not allow food sampling on Saturdays. On Sundays, we have said we will offer cookies (madeleines, palmiers) and bread. Madeleines and palmiers can be found at Smart and Final at a good price.
The volunteer schedule is now available on line via SignUpGenius. Please sign up to host or assist on Saturdays or Sundays at the House of France:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044ea9ac2ca4fc1-cottage
or contact Roselyne G. fullyfrench@gmail.com or Isabelle F. (858) 404-0755 isalfsd@gmail.com.
All of us need to take responsibility for opening the French Cottage at least once per year. During the academic year, undergraduate French students from the University of San Diego, are available to help the volunteers who open the cottage but their professor, our long-time member Shirley Saad, is not available every week. Shirley’s students can cover April 9, and May 7, though they might benefit from your help.
For the first half of 2017, volunteers are needed for the following dates: March 11, March 12, April 1, April 8, May 6, May 13, May 28 (for the Ethnic Food Fair), June 3, June 24 & 25, July 1, July 8 & 9. Additional helpers would be much appreciated for most opening dates.
Merci beaucoup !
MEMBRES DU BUREAU 2017
President: Marion Lanier
Vice-President: Evelyne Trolley de Prevaux
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: Stefan Llewellyn Smith and Sarah Gille
Treasurer: Chandra Bordes
Hostess Chair/Membership Secretary: Roselyne Gadet and Isabelle Faurie
The board members welcome your suggestions. Feel free to share your ideas.
Volunteer opportunities:
Check SignUpGenius for dates to help open the cottage, participate in the July lawn program, and help with the May ethnic food fair.
For more opportunities, contact Marion Lanier: m.lanier@earthlink.net
Copyright © House of France, Balboa Park, San Diego, All rights reserved.
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March 2017 Newsletter
MAY 2017 event
Ethnic Food Fair on Sunday May 28th from 11AM until 5PM. le dimanche 28 mai de 11 à 17 h.All are welcome – members and the general public. Participate and Help: The city is introducing new rules. From now on, anyone who serves food must have a food handler’s certificate. A food safety class and certification was available March 23 at 6:30 pm in the Hall of Nations. All were welcome – members and the general public.
JUNE 2017 events
Fête de la Musique on Wednesday June 21st from 5 until 8PM. Also known as ‘World Music Day’ or “Make Music Day” in America, La Fête de la Musique is a free public festival celebrating music and its arts. It takes place throughout France and the World (Santa Barbara, L.A, Tokyo, Berlin, Balboa Park and I forget some…) each year on June 21st. Coinciding with the first day of the summer, this celebration took off in 1982 with Minister of Culture Jack Lang on Jun 18, 2012 from idea or suggestion brought by American Music Consultant working for the French Ministry of Culture. All are welcome.
upcoming
Merguez Party and Pétanque Event
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