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SAC Newsletter 29 March 2024

SAC Newsletter 29 March 2024

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‍‍SAC Newsletter

‍Friday 29 March 2024

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Clocks go forward 1 hour at 2 am on Sunday 31 March

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Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday 31 March at 2 am, when the clocks go forward 1 hour, and in a flash, it's 3 am.


Some dates for your diaries

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31/03: Summertime - clocks change
05/04: Choral group sings German songs; Pot luck dinner, bar open late
07/04: Breakfast by Janine
26/04: TGI Friday Pot luck dinner, bar open late
05/05: Breakfast by Janine
19/05: Brunch by Janine
02/06: Breakfast by Janine
02/06: Sports Day
15//06 -16/06: Camp out
16/06: Brunch by Janine
16/06: SAC AGM (tbc)
22/06: Tennis White Dinner
15/09: Classic Car


Friday Night Social Tennis - 5:30 pm on Fridays

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🎾Friday from 5:30 pm onwards. No need to reserve, just turn up and play.
Any level, any age!
Drinks on the terrace afterwards - weather permitting!
 
 

Bar and Restaurant - Janine's weekend menus 30 and 31 March

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Mains: Chicken Caprese Lasagna, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Pastries: Raspberry Crumb Cake, Tangerine Cake, Chocolate Cupcake, Brownies and Easter Egg Cookies!


Calendar of Sports Events on the big screen in Queen's Room

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March 2024
March 30 (Saturday): Football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at 4 p.m.

April 2024
April 6 (Saturday): Football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at 4 p.m.
April 30 (Tuesday): Champions League semi-final (Evening before the 1 May Fête du Travail)

May 2024
May 11 (Saturday): Football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at 4 p.m.
May 18 (Saturday): Last day of Ligue 1

June 2024
June 1 (Saturday): UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley (evening)
June 1 - June 29: ICC T20 Cricket World Cup
June 8-9 (Saturday - Sunday): Roland Garros finals
June 14 - July 14: Euro 2024 (football)
June 28 (Friday night): Final of Top 14
June 29 - July 21: Tour de France

July 2024
July 13-14 (Saturday-Sunday): Wimbledon finals
26 July (Friday night): Opening Ceremony, 2024 Olympic Games in Paris


500 years of German songs - 7 pm, Friday 5 April

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You are invited to come and listen to the Anglo-American choral group "Les Arts George V Flying Fishes Ensemble" who will be singing German songs from Isaac to Brahms, directed by Lewis Hammond.
Starts at 7 pm, Pot luck dinner to follow - bring along a "sucré/salé dish to share"; the bar stays open late.
Members are free, non-members €10.


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Full English Breakfast Sunday 7 April

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Come and enjoy Janine's legendary Full English Breakfast, served from 10:30 am to 3 pm, with meats from Bulldog, Bacon and Bangers. Non-members welcome.
For Earlybird prices please book using this HelloAsso link: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/english-breakfast-brouillon before midday on Saturday 6 April


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Taekwondo News - New sessions

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We now have an adult and teenagers (over 10)  one-hour Taekwondo lesson on Saturdays at 12:30 pm and a lesson for under-10s at 1:30 pm.
The first lesson is free for anyone who wishes to try it.
Taekwondo is much more than just a sport. It is a way of life. It instils confidence, motivation, goal setting, focus, Self-discipline, respect for others and confidence in your abilities. Do not hesitate to join us.
(See this article for more information about Taekwondo.)


Tennis News - Roland Garros tickets - 5

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Our 8 Roland Garros tickets have been attributed to our happy few via a personal email.
If you didn’t receive a message from us, please understand that your proposed date and court name were not available.


Mini Squash Launch

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Jeanne Darrieus has volunteered to open a new Section: Mini Squash
If your children have boundless energy and a desire to have fun, now is the perfect opportunity to enrol them in this adventure.
Who can participate? All children aged 3 and above. We will form age groups based on registrations.
How to register: Send an email to 

Safety issues apply
-  Glasses must be worn
-  Shoes with correct non-marking soles


Pilates and Step & Sculpt

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Classes resumed on Saturday 9 March.
As usual, you can contact Pam at  to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.
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. 


Yoga News - back to normal

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Thursday mornings (9 and 11 am) and Saturday afternoons (please confirm).
Contact Monica by email (at ), WhatsApp or look at her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.
Note that Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.


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Teatime at weekends

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Teatime is an important cultural and traditional asset at the SAC.
Every Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 5:30 PM the House Committee proposes biscuits from UK and other goodies with Janine's help once in a while.
Please come and enjoy this traditional teatime along with a warm cup of tea.


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