AF Columbia SC

WELCOME TO THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE COLUMBIA

NEW ! IMPROVED! JOIN THE FUN!

In addition to the activities on the Calendar, several clubs welcome you.

Club Mountain Bike and Hiking: promenade dans la forêt d'Harbison dimanche 18 mai à 10 heures (pour éviter les grandes chaleurs). Réunion dans le parking a l'entrée, 5500 Broad River Road. Après la promenade, nous déjeunerons sur l'herbe ou au "shelter". Amenez votre pique-nique! Nous espérons vous voir nombreux.

Contact: email Jean Siva , téléphone 699-6437.

Games Club: cards and board games. Come and play bridge in French or learn a new game in French.
Contact: Jeanne-Marie Siva

Dance Club: will meet Saturday afternoons. Learn to cha-cha, swing, foxtrot, etc. in French! More info here.

Contact: Jean-Marie Mille

Gourmet Club: will meet 3 to 4 times a year in private homes.

Contact: Manel Lirola or Jeanne Marie Siva

The Alliance Française is a worldwide non-profit organization founded in Paris in 1883. It is part of a network of over 1,000 chapters in 133 countries. In the United States, the Alliance Française counts more than 140 locations.

The Alliance Française de Columbia is also an independent non-profit organization, which after a few years of inactivity started out on a fresh path in October 2004 and rejoined the fold officially in January 2005.

The mission of The Alliance is to encourage the study of the French language and the various cultures of French-speaking countries and, more specifically, to foster friendly relations between the French-speaking and American peoples. It has no political or religious affiliation and welcome adults of any age, sex , creed, race, color and national or ethnic origin. We encourage all speakers of French to become members, not just the French. This Alliance prides itself on being all-inclusive. Even if you do not speak French fluently, but you have an interest in, or you can share your knowledge of, certain cultural aspects concerning the French-speaking world , the Alliance is very keen on hearing from you and having you join as a member.

Sustained participation in all activities and a high membership rate are keys to our continuing success. It is not uncommon to hear comments about the need to have a thriving Alliance in Columbia.

We are working on getting corporate sponsors. Already Michelin Tire Corporation , Forest Lake Travel and Nelson Mullins have made a generous contribution to the Alliance. There will no doubt be more sponsors. The heart of the Alliance, however, is its members and we are asking each one of you to join forces with us.

Thank you for taking the time to read this short newsletter. All of us at the Alliance are looking forward to meeting each of you and to welcome you as a new member.

See you all soon.

Jean Marie Mille, Président