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SAC Newsletter Friday 8 March 2024

SAC Newsletter Friday 8 March 2024

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‍‍SAC Newsletter

‍Friday 8 March 2024

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Some dates for your diaries

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09&10/03: Rugby Happy Hour
14/03: Paula Piantone In Memoriam
16/03: Children's Committee Spring Launch
16/03: St Patrick's Eve dinner (by Janine)
17/03: Brunch by Janine
17/03: Paint Meditation 🎨🧘‍♂️
17/03: Arts and crafts atelier, Easter Egg hunt
05/04: Choral group Les Arts George V; 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
22/06: Tennis White Dinner


Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 9 and 10 March

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Lunch Menu by Janine:
Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetable Rice; Spinach Quiche &Salad; Roasted Vegetable Quiche & Salad
Pastries


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Tennis News - Roland Garros tickets - apply before 9 March

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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.)


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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Taekwondo News - new sessions start 9 March

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The Taekwondo section is happy to inform you that due to its success,  from Saturday 9 March we shall set up two sessions: at 12.30 pm for adults and children over 10,  and at 1.30 pm for a child's session. Anyone who wants to try is very welcome and the first lesson is offered by the St Germain Taekwondo club.

See this article for more information about Taekwondo.


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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!


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Paola Piantone - in loving memory

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Please join us in raising a glass in memory of Paola Piantone in the Club at 5:30 pm on Thursday 14 March. Her former husband, Mike Gibbons, will be present. He has prepared a video to be shown at the beginning of the evening with scenes from her life and her stay in Maui and the typical Hawaiian burial ceremony. Mike will be happy to answer any questions you might have about Paola's sudden passing.


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Childrens Committee Spring launch

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Children’s Committee after lunch coffee together on Saturday 16 March at 2 pm.
Come and join us in the Clubhouse.
Mini Squash; Junior Squash; English learning programme; Junior tennis; Junior snooker; Junior cricket; Junior basketball; Junior Football; Chess; Taekwondo; Baking; Arts & Crafts...
How can you help, get involved? Come and join us for a coffee in the Clubhouse for the Spring launch…


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Saint Patrick's Eve Dinner - Saturday 16 March

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We will be holding a Saint Patrick's Dinner on at the club on Saturday 16 March at 8 pm, catering by Janine. Non-members welcome.
Book via HelloAsso.


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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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Arts and Crafts News - 2.30 pm Sunday 17 March, Bag Sewing Atelier

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On Sunday 17 March, before the Easter Arts and Crafts Atelier at 3 pm we will be holding a Bag Sewing Atelier from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for up to 8 people from 8 years and up - teens and adults are all welcome! There will be a 25€ charge that will cover the cost of fabrics and materials.
Please register by writing to . (Please note that we need a minimum of 4 for the workshop..)


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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.


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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.


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Eric Liddell: Chariot of Fire

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This year is the centenary of the 1924 Paris Olympics, when Eric Liddell the Scottish sprinter refused to run in the 100-metre heats because they were held on a Sunday. Instead, he preached at the Scots Kirk Paris in Rue Bayard on the 6th and 13th July 1924.
One of the first events commemorating Eric Liddell for his sporting successes and his Christianity (he was a missionary) is a play that featured at the Edinburgh Festival last year, "Eric Liddell: Chariot of Fire" that will be performed in the Scots Kirk Paris on Saturday, March 23rd. There will be two performances by the Searchlight Theatre Company at 11 am and 2:30 pm at the Scots Kirk Paris, Paris, 17 rue Bayard, Paris 75008. Adults 20€, under 16s 10€. Book soon, places are limited, by writing to . (See also http://www.scotskirkparis.com/eric-liddell-commemorations.html)


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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


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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


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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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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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