There will be a change of location for the groups for one week in November.
On TUESDAY, November 24 and FRIDAY, November 27, the Maison Paroissiale will be CLOSED.
We have reserved space on the first floor at the CAFÉ CHARLIE BIRDY.
The same hours as usual 16h30-18h.
The address is: Place Etienne Pernet, 75015 15ème Arrondissement Paris, Paris, France - 01 48 28 06 06
We hope to see you there!
06 November, 2009
01 November, 2009
Noel Sing Along Is December 4
Save the date!
Friday, December 4, 2009 is the date for our annual Noel Sing Along and Gouter.
Here is the schedule:
French/English conversation group
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (30 minutes in each language)
Salle #10
Pot luck “Gouter”
Bring a dish to share or a bottle of wine
5:45 PM
Salle #1
Noel Sing Along
Songs in French and English
Our talented WICE musicians will lead us in holiday songs
6:00 PM
Salle #1
Questions: email Sherry sreckas@gmail.com or Mary mjwinter@gmail.com
Friday, December 4, 2009 is the date for our annual Noel Sing Along and Gouter.
Here is the schedule:
French/English conversation group
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (30 minutes in each language)
Salle #10
Pot luck “Gouter”
Bring a dish to share or a bottle of wine
5:45 PM
Salle #1
Noel Sing Along
Songs in French and English
Our talented WICE musicians will lead us in holiday songs
6:00 PM
Salle #1
Questions: email Sherry sreckas@gmail.com or Mary mjwinter@gmail.com
28 October, 2009
Update!
The groups are going well this fall.
We have had between 35-40 participants per group with many new members!
The conversation groups will continue, without interruption during the school holidays.
We will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25th and New Year’s Day, January 1st.
The Noel Sing Along and “Gouter” is scheduled for December 4th.
This is one of our most popular events. On this day, we will have our normal conversation groups from 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Following the groups we have a pot luck. Bring your favorite dish (finger food is better) or a bottle or wine, juice or water. Then, we will enjoy singing holiday songs in both French and English.
We also need volunteers to help with the groups. Due to the size of the groups, we need a few people to help set up the room before the conversation groups, greet members and assign groups. If you can help, we need people on Tuesdays and Fridays. You can volunteer for one or both days. If you can help, please let either Sherry or Mary know.
Also, WICE is in need of a volunteer to manage and schedule the rooms that WICE uses. This is a very critical job. It requires fluent french, intermediate English skills. If you are interested, let Sherry know ASAP.
See you soon.
We have had between 35-40 participants per group with many new members!
The conversation groups will continue, without interruption during the school holidays.
We will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25th and New Year’s Day, January 1st.
The Noel Sing Along and “Gouter” is scheduled for December 4th.
This is one of our most popular events. On this day, we will have our normal conversation groups from 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Following the groups we have a pot luck. Bring your favorite dish (finger food is better) or a bottle or wine, juice or water. Then, we will enjoy singing holiday songs in both French and English.
We also need volunteers to help with the groups. Due to the size of the groups, we need a few people to help set up the room before the conversation groups, greet members and assign groups. If you can help, we need people on Tuesdays and Fridays. You can volunteer for one or both days. If you can help, please let either Sherry or Mary know.
Also, WICE is in need of a volunteer to manage and schedule the rooms that WICE uses. This is a very critical job. It requires fluent french, intermediate English skills. If you are interested, let Sherry know ASAP.
See you soon.
22 October, 2009
WICE Needs Volunteers
WICE has some interesting volunteer jobs available.
For a complete listing go to
http://www.wice-paris.org/wice/volunteer
One of the most urgent jobs is the Schedule & Space Coordinator
WICE needs a French/English speaking volunteer who can handle everything to do with scheduling and room booking on a permanent basis. This job involves:
Coordination with WICE Program department directors
Requests for rooms and arrangements for paying
Maintenance and updating the spreadsheet (Excel file) related to the monthly booking per location
Liaison with the treasurer to make sure payments are made and recorded
More details
This person will manage the relationship with the places where we rent space (Forum 104, churches, etc…), organize the scheduling of classes there, and keep Program Directors informed of where things stand re room rentals. Will also work with Course Assistants letting them know what to expect, what to be careful of, what is expected of us (i.e. clean up space, re-arrange chairs/desks etc., put things away if we have a cupboard etc.).
Skills needed
Knowledge of Paris.
Creativity in terms of finding as many venues as possible for us
Comfortable with Excel and the Internet
Time commitment
It is necessary to visit the locations, to meet the location correspondents and to be in touch with teachers. It is possible either to work mainly from home (2 to 3 hours per week) or to go to the office.
For a complete listing go to
http://www.wice-paris.org/wice/volunteer
One of the most urgent jobs is the Schedule & Space Coordinator
WICE needs a French/English speaking volunteer who can handle everything to do with scheduling and room booking on a permanent basis. This job involves:
Coordination with WICE Program department directors
Requests for rooms and arrangements for paying
Maintenance and updating the spreadsheet (Excel file) related to the monthly booking per location
Liaison with the treasurer to make sure payments are made and recorded
More details
This person will manage the relationship with the places where we rent space (Forum 104, churches, etc…), organize the scheduling of classes there, and keep Program Directors informed of where things stand re room rentals. Will also work with Course Assistants letting them know what to expect, what to be careful of, what is expected of us (i.e. clean up space, re-arrange chairs/desks etc., put things away if we have a cupboard etc.).
Skills needed
Knowledge of Paris.
Creativity in terms of finding as many venues as possible for us
Comfortable with Excel and the Internet
Time commitment
It is necessary to visit the locations, to meet the location correspondents and to be in touch with teachers. It is possible either to work mainly from home (2 to 3 hours per week) or to go to the office.
18 October, 2009
Conversation Group Update
The groups are in full swing!
Every day, we have between 30 and 40 participants. We have many new people, both French and Anglophone.
In order to start on time, and to get everyone into a group that meets their needs (!), we ask that you please, please come on time or early! Early is better.
Remember that we will continue the groups during the vacances scolaires.
We hope to see you soon.
Every day, we have between 30 and 40 participants. We have many new people, both French and Anglophone.
In order to start on time, and to get everyone into a group that meets their needs (!), we ask that you please, please come on time or early! Early is better.
Remember that we will continue the groups during the vacances scolaires.
We hope to see you soon.
29 September, 2009
Open House is Saturday -- See New Time For This Event
WICE's annual Open House will be held this Saturday, October 3 at the American Church.
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT
The Open House will take place starting at 12:30 PM and will end at 5:30 PM.
If you wish to participate in the Conversation Group, it will start at 2 PM.
Wine tasting will start at 3 PM.
See you there!
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT
The Open House will take place starting at 12:30 PM and will end at 5:30 PM.
If you wish to participate in the Conversation Group, it will start at 2 PM.
Wine tasting will start at 3 PM.
See you there!
25 September, 2009
Anglophones, We Need You!
The WICE French-English conversation groups are going strong. We have had more than 30 participants at each session this fall.
We have many new members.
But, we need Anglophones!
We try to keep the groups small, with 5 to 6 people in each group. If you do the math, that means we need at least 6 Anglophones at each session. More would be better.
The groups are a free benefit for WICE members, you may come as often as you like.
ALSO -- If you are a beginner or intermediate speaker, in either language, we are starting a group for "debutantes". In this group, the speaking will be slower, with more corrections. You will be able to practice and improve your speaking and comprehension.
We hope to see you soon.
We have many new members.
But, we need Anglophones!
We try to keep the groups small, with 5 to 6 people in each group. If you do the math, that means we need at least 6 Anglophones at each session. More would be better.
The groups are a free benefit for WICE members, you may come as often as you like.
ALSO -- If you are a beginner or intermediate speaker, in either language, we are starting a group for "debutantes". In this group, the speaking will be slower, with more corrections. You will be able to practice and improve your speaking and comprehension.
We hope to see you soon.
21 September, 2009
How To Find Us
Attention new members of the conversation group -- here is a map that will help you find us.
Our address is:
Maison Paroissiale
13, place Etienne Pernet
Salle #10
15 eme
Metro: Felix Faure
Bus: 70 or 88
See you soon!
18 September, 2009
Groups Are In Progress
The French-English Conversation Groups have been going strong!
We've had more than 30 people at each session. We've had many new members!
Come and participate. See you soon.
We've had more than 30 people at each session. We've had many new members!
Come and participate. See you soon.
15 September, 2009
Join or Renew Your WICE Membership On-Line
If you haven't visited the WICE website recently, now you have a good reason to do it-- you can now renew your membership or sign up for classes on-line. It's quick, easy and safe.
You simply go to the WICE website at http://www.wice-paris.org/wice/
then click on "Become a Member" at the top of the screen. You will see that you can join WICE as an individual or a couple.
Once you do this, follow the directions. Your WICE membership package with your new card will arrive within ten working days.
You simply go to the WICE website at http://www.wice-paris.org/wice/
then click on "Become a Member" at the top of the screen. You will see that you can join WICE as an individual or a couple.
Once you do this, follow the directions. Your WICE membership package with your new card will arrive within ten working days.
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