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SAC Newsletter - Friday 20 September 2024

SAC Newsletter - Friday 20 September 2024

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‍‍SAC Newsletter

‍Friday 20 September 2024

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Subscription Renewal


This is a gentle reminder to those Members who pay their annual subscription in a single payment that this is due by 30th September at the latest, as stated in the devis sent out to you earlier this summer.

We are grateful to all those Members who have paid promptly and by doing so helped the Club’s cashflow.

For those Members who do not respect the deadline, a surcharge will be applied.

‍Contents

Some dates for your diaries
Friday Night Social Tennis - has started again
All hands on deck! Saturday, 21 September at 10 am
Bar and Restaurant - Menu for 21 & 22 September
The next Brunch by Janine will be on Sunday 22 September
Bridge News - 17 September Tournament Results
Golf News: Summer Eclectic - July/August 2024 - Winners
Golf News: Autumn Weekend Results Omaha Beach September 2024
Taekwondo News - 2024/25 Season
Tennis Coaching for the 2024/25 Season
TGI Friday fun - Friday 27 September
Children's News - Saturday 28/9 - afternoon of activities with Little British Schools
SAC Junior Cricket Training
Golf News: Initiation classes at Golf de Villarceaux 2 & 12 October
Golf News: Autumn Vase 12 October 2024
Golf: Master class for children - Sunday 13 October
Children at the Club
Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes have restarted
Yoga News - Classes have restarted
Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

Some dates for your diaries

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20/09: Friday night social tennis
21/09: All hands on deck - gardening
22/09: Brunch by Janine - reserve on HelloAsso
27/09: TGI Friday Live music with Paddy Sherlock
28/09: Little British School in Bridge Room from 2-4 pm
30/09: Swimming pool closes
02/10: Golf initiation at Villarceaux
05/10: Junior Football coaching starts 3 pm
18/10: Junior Football match vs British School
12/10: Golf Autumn Vase at Villarceax
12/10: Golf initiation at Villarceaux
13/10: Golf session for children at Meudon
tbd/10: Halloween Party for kids
09/11: Guy Fawkes


Friday Night Social Tennis - has started again

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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!


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All hands on deck! Saturday, 21 September at 10 am

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The All Hands on Deck event (principally gardening this time) is organized and supervised by Roxane Girault: all volunteers should report to her on arrival.
(Don't forget gardening clothes and gloves!)
If you'd like to help please contact .
Coffee and viennoiseries will be served from 9.30 am on the terrace.


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Bar and Restaurant - Menu for 21 & 22 September

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Saturday
Mains: Asian Chicken Crunch Salad, Chicken Meatballs with a Spinach Alfredo Sauce over Pasta.
Pastries: Banana Cake, Tangerine Cake, Brownies.
Sunday
Brunch by Janine - book here:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/brunch-sunday-22-september


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The next Brunch by Janine will be on Sunday 22 September

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Janine's next fabulous Brunch will be on Sunday 22 September.
Book via this HelloAsso link https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/brunch-sunday-22-september.
On the menu: Vegetable quiche, Quiche Lorraine, Sausages
Sides: Scrambled Eggs, American Pancakes, Roast Vegetables & Potatoes, Simple Green Salad, Toast
Drinks: Juice and Tea


Bridge News - 17 September Tournament Results

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Big winners of the Section's Tournament were  - Richard and Leon in EW - with 62.5% and  Ghislaine and Raphael in NS -- with 60%. 2nd in NS: Nicole (Devaux) & Jean-Paul - with 55.83% and in EW: Jane & Hughette with 53.75%. (Click here for the full results.)
See the main article for details of other prizes that were awarded for play during the year.
Many thanks to 
Carole Gressier for her invaluable help with the cocktail; Maureen and Joan for their help in preparing the rooms; Anne Raynaud for duplicating the boards, and all of you who took part and lent a hand in clearing away at the end of the tournament.
For the answers to the quiz on "Strong opening bids", click here.
The October tournament will probably be on Tuesday 15 October, though that is to be confirmed.


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Golf News: Summer Eclectic - July/August 2024 - Winners

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The Section's Summer Open Eclectic Competition is open and running from 1 July to 30 August at the Villarceaux Golf Club.
Participants submitted 6 scorecards during this period from which a best composite score was calculated. The winners were:
1st prize – Emile Freiha
2nd prize - Frederic Thiriet
3rd prize – David Colson


Golf News: Autumn Weekend Results Omaha Beach September 2024

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This September's weekend was held this year at Omaha Beach Golf Club, Port en Bessin in Normandy from 13th to 15th September and was blessed with fantastic weather for the full 3 days.
The Kiwi Cup (best net score) and the Dean trophy (best gross) were both won by Frédéric Thiriet with a magnificent 39pts and 16pts respectively.
Ian Jones and Muriel Jones won 2nd and 3rd place net respectively with 35 and 34pts.



Taekwondo News - 2024/25 Season

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Two courses have now been set up: :
* For children born between 2017 and 2020: classes on Saturdays from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
* For children born between 2006 and 2016: classes on Saturdays from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Please use this link to register your children for the 2024/2025 season and pay the fees:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/taekwondo-club-saint-germain-paris/adhesions/inscription-tkd-csg-2024-25
(Don’t forget to add to your HelloAsso registration form your 10% reduction code (only for SAC members): SAC24)
A paper registration form is also available here.


Tennis Coaching for the 2024/25 Season

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Tennis Coaching - Registering for the 2024/25 Season
Please contact Gregory Thiroux at (phone: 0624208027)


Provisional Lesson Plan

Click here for the provisional planning of the lessons.(Excel file)

 

TGI Friday fun - Friday 27 September

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Relax, dance and enjoy a low-key Friday evening once a month; next is Friday 27 September from 8 pm to 11:30 pm. Paddy Sherlock will provide the music. Bring something for a sucré or salé potluck The bar will remain open all evening. Click here to see the poster.


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Children's News - Saturday 28/9 - afternoon of activities with Little British Schools

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On Saturday 28 September from 2 to 4 pm, teachers from Little British Schools are coming to the Club to host an afternoon of activities for 3 – 6 year olds. The event is free and fully subscribed but we really hope they will be back for more events and for older children also.
(See the poster in the main article)


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SAC Junior Cricket Training

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Junior Cricket training restarted on Saturday, the 24th of August at 10 am! It will continue every Saturday until the 21st of September, followed by the parents vs kids match on the 28th.


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Golf News: Initiation classes at Golf de Villarceaux 2 & 12 October

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  • Wednesday the 2nd October and Saturday the 12th October at 11h00 to 12h30
  • General instruction by Pros on all aspects of the game and targeted for beginners
  • The cost is €5 per person; reservation is necessary
  • For details contact: John McCallum: 06 15 15 22 61

Golf News: Autumn Vase 12 October 2024

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This year's Autumn Vase, an individual stableford competition, will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Villarceaux Golf Club.
For details and entry contact: John McCallum: 06 15 15 22 61


Golf: Master class for children - Sunday 13 October

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The golf section of the SAC (which is established at Villarceaux Golf Club) will be presenting a free introductory golf session for children on the cricket pitch on 13 October 2024 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Villarceaux Golf Club and Longchamp Driving Range will be providing clubs and balls for the event. It will be a fun introductory session for children with plenty of opportunities to try the fundamentals of golf for themselves. All levels and ages welcome but please can parents accompany any young children. It will also be a great opportunity for any adult members to discuss the golf section of the SAC. Time to par-tee ..!
Please do let us know if you are interested so we can organise the right amount of clubs and balls, please email to register interest and for any questions regarding the golf section.
(See the poster in the main article)


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Children at the Club

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We have been very busy over the summer discussing how we can introduce more activities for children of all ages at the club and how we can make sure that parents can have some child-free time at the club during the weekends. The playroom has been restocked with toys and books and given a little makeover! (See photo in the main article) 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 . We are looking forward to making some exciting announcements very soon!


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Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes have restarted

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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 - Classes have restarted

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Note that Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings 9-12, Vinyasa followed by gentle yoga. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp or look at her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.


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Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

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Thanks to the members who volunteered for the front desk duties! More volunteers would be appreciated to help look after the front desk on Saturdays and Sundays!
Hours are between 10 am and 5 pm, for at least one hour, please. The duties are principally checking in members and guests.
Please contact if you can possibly help and we'll add you to our WhatsApp helpers group. Thank you!