Friday, May 25, 2012

Tour de Mandeni


A great day was had by all!  Thanks to Kerry for her number and cake-making skills!   Thanks also to Glenys, Greg and Fiona for their assistance!

Participants warming up for the TdM.
Kerry presenting prizes to the winning team - Mike and Marianne.
Winner of the "Robin Hood" award - Neil.
Wendy on one of her many hole in one shots.
Final scores - only an accountant ..................

Thursday, May 17, 2012

French Food Safari returns

In case you missed it last time, or simply want to experience it again, SBS's French Food Safari returned to TV tonight (Thursday) at 7:30.  You can catch up on Episode 1 here.  It is very highly recommended if you are interested in French food, French language and France in general.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

“Tour de Mandeni” Triathlon

Join in our triathlon – archery, pétanque and mini golf! No prior experience is necessary, as instruction in all sports will be provided. Small teams will be formed to compete for prizes. In addition to the ‘competitive sports’ there are many other activities available at Mandeni, such as bike hire, golf, pitch and putt, pedal-boats, jumping pillow and miles of walking trails. Weather permitting we can all stay afterwards for a byo BBQ or picnic.

When: Saturday 26 May, starting at 10am – ie our usual pétanque Saturday.
Where: Mandeni Resort, Sapphire Coast Drive, north of Tura Beach, turn off just next to the “Stonehouse Cafe”; at the fork in the road, take the right-hand branch.

Cost: Entry fee for the ‘Tour de Mandeni’ is $10 for members $12 for non-members. There is no cost to
non-competitors, and jumping pillow and walks are free. BBQs are free, too. Normal Mandeni costs
will apply for all other activities.
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, picnic or BBQ lunch, family and friends. This is a good opportunity for anyone
interested in joining the Alliance to get to know us a bit better.
Please contact Kerry Hunting on 6295 9463 or khintura@gmail.com before Wednesday 23 May if you are interested, so we can confirm numbers with Mandeni.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Library news

A number of new video titles and the latest Bien Dire magazine were added to our library at the Sapphire Aquatic Centre in Pambula this morning.  Members can borrow by presenting their membership card to the pool staff member at the main desk to get the key to the cupboard.  Please be sure to record your name and any resources you borrow in the book provided inside the cupboard.

Friday, April 27, 2012

French Movie at Picture Show Man Theatre this week!

Romantics Anonymous


Classification information
Director: Jean-Pierre Améris
Starring: Benoît Poelvoorde, Isabelle Carré and Lorella Cravotta
Genre: Comedy | Romance (French)
Running Time: 1hr 18min
What happens when a man and a woman share a common passion? They fall in love. And this is what happens to Jean-René, the boss of a small chocolate factory, and Angélique, a gifted chocolate maker he has just hired. What occurs when a highly emotional man meets a highly emotional woman? They fall in love, and this is what occurs to Jean-René and Angélique who share the same handicap. But being pathologically timid does not make things easy for them. So whether they will manage to get together, join their solitudes and live happily ever after is a guessing matter.


Saturday, April 21, 2012

Tomorrow's walk CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather of the last few days, the potential for more rain tomorrow and the poor numbers, Carmen and I have decided to CANCEL our walk on 22/4/2012.

Hopefully, the walk may be arranged again for later in the year.

Neil

Monday, April 16, 2012

Learning French

There are a couple of free on-line sites which are useful when learning French – there are many exercises where you can practice or revise what you have learned.



These sites are entirely in french and may be a little confusing for a complete beginner.