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SAC Newsletter Friday 1 March 2024

SAC Newsletter Friday 1 March 2024

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‍‍SAC Newsletter

‍Friday 1 March

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‍Contents


Some dates for your diaries

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01/03: Friday Night Social Tennis
01/03: Snooker coaching
01/03: TGIF
03/03: Full English Breakfast
09&10/03: Rugby Happy Hour
17/03: Brunch
17/03: Paint Mediitation 🎨🧘‍♂️
17/03: Arts and crafts atelier, Easter Egg hunt
02/06: Sports Day
15//06 -16/06: Camp out
22/06: Tennis White Dinner


Friday Night Social Tennis - 5:30 pm Friday 1 March

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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!
 
 

Snooker Coaching - Friday 1 March 6.30 pm

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The next coaching session will be on Friday 1 March at 6.30 pm, with Kevin and Roland.
(Same evening as TGI - Friday)
If you are interested in these coaching sessions one Friday a month and have not yet signed up, contact
Feel free to give it a go, it could be your big break!


TGI Friday fun - next one at 8 pm Friday 1 March

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Relax, dance and enjoy a low-key Friday evening once a month; next is Friday 1 March from 8 pm to 11:30 pm. Live music with Paddy Sherlock. Bring something for a sucré or salé potluck. Non-members welcome (10€). The bar will remain open all evening. More info from section heads: Libby Macintyre and Georgina Marrison.


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Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 2 and 3 March

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Saturday mains: Chicken Tikka Massala with raita; Spinach and tomato quiche (plus Janines's pastries)
Sunday - see Janine's Full English Breakfast

 


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Full English Breakfast Sunday 3 March

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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/full-english-breakfast-1 before midday on Saturday


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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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Tennis News - Roland Garros tickets

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Your Tennis Committee has had an offer from the Haut de Seine FFT to book a limited number of tickets for Roland Garros. Click here for the offer of places and prices.
If you are interested, please write to   before 9 March at the latest to reserve your places. (More information in the main article.)


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RUGBY HAPPY HOURS 9 & 10 March from 3 to 8 pm

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We will show the following Six Nations matches on the big screen in the Queen's Room on Saturday 9 March:
3.15 pm: Italy vs Scotland; 5.45 pm: England vs Ireland
And on Sunday 10 March at 4 pm: Wales vs France

Plus: Pints at 4.50€, Wine at 3€
Chips, crisps, and other finger foods are available too!


Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes paused until 9 March

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Classes resume 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. 


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Paint Meditation Sunday 17 March 11 am-12.30 pm

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Paint meditation is a mindful and creative practice that helps you relax, express, and connect with your inner self through colours and strokes.No need to bring anything, just turn up! Please register for the session on Sunday, 17 March from 11 am to 12.30 pm using this Google Forms link (https://forms.gle/YW4oQ62hNg2ie42r8) or by using the QR Code in the poster in the main article. Write to  with questions or for more information.


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Children's News - Sunday 17 March, Easter Atelier & Egg Hunt

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On Sunday 17 March, there will be an Easter Arts and Crafts Atelier at 3 pm followed by an Easter Egg hunt in the grounds at 4.30 pm.
Please register using this link:: https://forms.gle/4ozf4zRCtby4FFu56.


Bridge News - Next tournament: Tuesday, 19 March at 2:30 pm

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The next tournament will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 March. The quiz (1NT opening) from February (Quiz_2024-02-13.jpg) will be reviewed at 2 pm before the tournament proper, which will be followed by a cocktail at about 6 pm.
Sign up with Jenny & Anne Raynaud, who are both jokers and happy to play with anyone who doesn't have a partner.


Taekwondo News

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We have now reached 10 subscriptions (only girls from 6 to 12 years old). We are very pleased with this first step and hope adults will now join up for an additional Saturday afternoon session. See this article for more information about Taekwondo and read on for some photos from recent courses.


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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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