Some dates for your diaries

11/04: Easter Crafts and Easter Egg hunt
12/04: Club closed until 1 pm (Foulée Meudonnaise)
12/04: Greek Easter Lunch Party
14/04: Bridge Tournament
17/04: TGI Friday Céilí / Cèilidh
17/04: Golf Weekend Belle Dune
16/05: Tennis Round-robin
29/05: Exclusive Snooker Evening

Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 11/12 April

Mains
Jamaican jerk chicken over beans and rice with pineapple mango salsa, Vegetable spring rolls served with a rainbow vegetable sesame salad. 
Pastries
Tangerine cake, Chocolate almond ricotta cake, Lemon poppyseed loaf, Cherry almond coffee cake, Macadamia white chocolate cookies, Nutella cookies 
(Please note the late opening on Sunday and that the very popular Greek Easter lunch will make the Clubhouse very busy)

Children's News - Saturday 11 April Easter Crafts & Egg Hunt

On Saturday, 11 April, we celebrate Easter with the children, starting with an Arts and Crafts workshop at 2 pm, followed by an Easter Egg hunt!
We have now closed sign-ups to ensure sufficient craft materials and chocolate for all participants.
The event will ideally be held in the rose garden; however, should the weather not permit, the craft workshop will take place in the Clubhouse.
With over 50 children attending, please note that there will be a lively atmosphere with organised activities.
Tables and space will be in use from 2 pm to 3 pm for the craft workshop. Volunteers are welcome to help supervise the craft tables.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration.

Children's News: La Maison des Maths – Saturday Sessions at the Club

A teacher from La Maison des Maths, a programme launched by the association En Revanche, hosts sessions at the Club every Saturday.
Full details in the main article.
Sessions are free of charge, with voluntary donations made directly to the association.
If this is something that may interest your child, please let us know so we can gauge demand and confirm weekend scheduling.
We look forward to hearing from you via email at

Greek Easter Celebration Lunch and Party Sunday 12 April

After the incredible energy of our last celebration two years ago…you asked, and it’s back!
Join us on Sunday, 12 April at the Club on the 12th of April at 2:30 pm for a true Greek Easter experience.
What’s waiting for you? Greek festive meal provided by the restaurant Apollon, including typical Easter fare, a live Greek band bringing the vibe, a warm, buzzing atmosphere and lots (and lots) of dancing!
Fully booked already, meaning that the club will be full all afternoon. Of course, the club remains open to all members as it is not a private event but access will be difficult and parking awful.
The Queen’s room will be fully booked and mostly dedicated to the event, and ordering at the restaurant will be very complicated.
Additionally some furniture will need to be moved for the event and will limit usage of some other spaces. But staff will ensure at least half of the bridge room stays accessible for any members wishing to use the space that day.
Preparations will start Saturday late afternoon with some furniture being moved starting around 6pm.

Bridge News - Next Tournament Tuesday 14 April

The next tournament will be on Tuesday, 14 April.
As usual, we will begin at 2 pm with the Quiz (see main article or click here) - this time on the "jump 2-suiter bid" ("bicolore a saut"). Play will start at 2.30 and, for those who can stay on, we will have a little cocktail afterwards.
Jenny is looking forward to hearing from you, and if you are looking for a partner.

Bar and Restaurant - Wednesday lunches

Next Wednesday's menu consists of:
Cheeseburger, frites and green salad
Courgette Rolentinu with green salad.  

Tennis News - SAC Spring Tennis Tournament 2026 - registration open

It's tennis tournament time again.
All SAC tennis players are invited to sign up for our annual internal tournament running from 28th April to 27 June when we will host Finals Day -- and the White Dinner in the Rose Garden. 
Please sign up with this HelloAsso' link or by using this QR code.

 As usual, there will be doubles for men, women and a mixed doubles draw, plus men's and women's singles. The tournament is open to adults (16+). 
Please be judicious in how many draws you enter if you think you will be away for much of May.
We will be strict in scratching players who do not play their matches on time. 

The Tennis Committee

Golf News 2026

Please read the main article for full details.
Key points:
* Annual Section Subscription Rates remain unchanged for 2026
  Please pay asap by transfer or cheque
* AGM/Prizegiving/Dinner was on Friday 20 March
* Golf Weekends Spring Weekend at Belle Dune 17-19 April, Autumn at  Le Touquet on 25-27 September
* Spring Cup on 30 May and the Autumn Vase on 10 October.
* See a full calendar of Section and Villarceaux events in the main article

TGI Friday Céilí / Cèilidh - Friday 17 April - Scottish and Irish dancing

Welcome to a traditional Scottish and Irish céilí / cèilidh ball on Friday, 17 April. All welcome, members and non-members, from experienced dancers to complete beginners.
Live music by the great musicians Caroline Mège-McCormick (fiddle) and Victor Lanvin (keyboard).
(As usual with TGI events, food will be potluck, so please bring something savoury or sweet.)
Dances will be explained and guided: all are welcome, from experienced dancers to complete beginners, “from 7 to 77”!!!
Members are free, the charge for non-members over 25 is 10€, under 25s 5€. (Sign up here) 

Exclusive Snooker Evening - Friday 29 May 2026 - Limited Booking

For the first time in France, Shaun Murphy, World Champion and Triple Crown winner, will cross the Channel for a truly exceptional private exhibition at the Standard Athletic Club. (See poster in main article)
On Friday, 29 May 2026, from 7:30 pm, this black-tie evening will blend refinement with world-class sport: a cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and an intimate exhibition led by one of snooker’s greatest names, in the presence of Eurosport.
With 50 places already reserved by the French Billiard Federation, principal partner of the event, attendance will be limited to around 90 guests, ensuring a rare and exclusive atmosphere.

A decade after hosting Steve Davis, the Club once again prepares for one of its most prestigious evenings.

Limited booking: with only 40 members able to attend.
€80 — reserve as soon as possible on HelloAsso: Shaun Murphy - Black tie - Snooker Exhibition 2026

Board Games

As requested by members, we have acquired some board games, which will be available to all to play. But may we ask people to please take care of the little pieces and put them back as they found them? The games will be stored in the cupboard by the microwave in the clubhouse.

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes

Pam's classes are on the normal schedule.
Stay in contact with Pam at  to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.to ensure your class is on.
(Mondays: Step 10:00; Sculpt 11::00. Wednesdays: Zoom Pilates 9:30; SAC 2:30 pm Pilates Mat - Beginner/Intermediate. Saturdays: 9:45 Pilates Mat; 11:00 Pilates Mat Intermediate/Advanced. 12:30 Step.)

SAC Squash News - season not over yet!

The season isn’t quite over, but we’re delighted to share that the SAC team has finished 4th in its pool in the 2nd Île-de-France division — a fantastic achievement! A big congratulations to all the players for their commitment, team spirit, and the excellent level of squash displayed throughout the season. SAC Squash continues to strengthen its reputation as a respected club in Île-de-France.
We are also very grateful for the support we receive, particularly from staff members who kindly stay late on Tuesday evenings to make our matches possible. It’s always a pleasure to witness competitive play combined with excellent sportsmanship and friendly hosting, with access to food and drinks afterwards.
(Please see more in the main article.)

Taekwondo News

Taekwondo classes are almost full, but there are still a few spots left for children, so, if you’re interested, feel free to send a message to .
Hadad, the Taekwondo instructor, would like to offer a self-defence class for teens and adults at the club on Fridays from 6 PM to 7 PM.
If you're interested, feel free to send us a message via WhatsApp or email to .

Teatime at weekends from 4 to 5.30 pm

Keep the Club's traditions alive and enjoy a nice (hot) cup of tea with biscuits from the UK from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Club at weekends! 

Yoga Classes

Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Drop-in price is €20, and the per-semester price is €17.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp, or visit her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.

Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

We need help to welcome our members and their guests on Saturdays and Sundays for one or two hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Volunteers, please contact Roxane at  if you can help and we'll add you to our WhatsApp helpers group. Thank you!

Children at the Club

We are trying to keep our favourite club members (and their parents) as happy as possible. If any parent wants to join the WhatsApp group dedicated to children at the club, wants to discuss anything child-related, or has any suggestions, please email .

Changing Room lockers available

Some lockers are available in both the Men's and Women's changing rooms.
The price depends on the size: Large: €135, Small: €95 (Women's only).
Contact  if you are interested.