Date : June 7
Time : 12:30 pm
Location: Bourse du Travail, Place Guichard, 69003
Join Meredith for the Orchestre de Lyon concert on June 7
Pre-order your own ticket
Attendees who'd like to have lunch after the concert,RSVP to Meredith
Casual "happy hour" potluck picnic on the Rhône. Bring your blankets, drinks and a dish to share!
Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Along the Rhône will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
What to bring: RSVP to Mia to find out the details.
Event Coordinator: Mia Johnson
The Teen Board of the American Club of Lyon invites its members, ages 13-18, to meet at America House for a video gaming party with refreshments. Guests of ACL members are welcome!
Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Location: America House Lyon
RSVP by March 19 if you'd like to attend and to receive the door…
The Anglophone section of Cité Scolaire Internationale and the American Club of Lyon
partner to bring our members a ski day in Valmorel, France.
CLICK HERE: SKI-TRIP-REGISTRATION
Details: A Coach bus will provide round trip transportation to the ski resort for 20 € per person. Additional charges apply for rental of ski equipment as shown below.
Payment for transportation and rental equipment must be…
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 11:00 am
What to bring: 1) LAST names that begin with A-L bring a savory dish to share and LAST names that begin with M-Z bring a sweet dish to share. 2) Drinks for your family
examples: casserole, fruit salad
Location: This event will be held in Brignais. Upon reservation, the exact location will be sent…
A Wine Tasting in English will be held at Bar à Gones in Old Lyon. Come to discover the wines of the Rhône region with American sommelier Shannon. An assortment of charcuterie and fromage will accompany the five tastings.
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time 7 pm
Location: Baràgones, Collège Hôtel
Cost: 25 euros per person which includes 5 wine tastings,…
Calling all TEENS and PRE-TEENS, ages 10-18, for the first-ever
AMERICAN CLUB TEEN BOARD
The ACL Teen Board will work in tandem with the Executive Board to promote fun, age-appropriate activities for their peers. Get your teen or pre-teen involved to help develop his or her skills in leadership, communication, organization, planning, and community service.
The first meeting…
Let's meet up at the Patinoire Charlemagne for an afternoon of ice skating!
Date: Sunday, February 3
Time: 3 pm- 5 pm
Location: Patinoire Charlemagne
100 cours Charlemagne near La Confluence
Cost: Pay directly at the rink. 6, 70 euros per person including skate rental.
RSVP to Jennifer Benner if you plan to attend and/or to get more information.
Drop the kids off for a supervised evening fun and join in on the Wine Tasting the same night!
RSVP by March 20. Please specify the names and ages of your child/children. Space is limited.
Cost: 5 euros per child
Date:, Saturday, March 23
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Location: Central Lyon. Upon reservation, the location will be given…
If the winter doldrums are getting you down then we have the perfect event for you - comfort food in a friendly atmosphere!
Eric and Anna invite the members of the American Club and their guests to an exclusive Rib Night at their restaurant with a special priced menu:
Cocktail Maison
New England Clam…
Members are invited to a New Year's Wine and Cheese Social and General Meeting
To view the Agenda and the Articles of Association click here.
Date: Saturday, January 26 at 7 o'clock
Location: 5 rue Pizay
America House Lyon
Cost: none
Event Coordinators: Executive Board of the ACL
Please RSVP by Thursday, January 24
This…
The American Club members were invited to the home of the German Consul General Christian Seebode and his lovely wife Christine for an authentic and DELICIOUS German meal to celebrate Oktoberfest. We all had a great time and sincerely appreciate their generosity, kindness and fabulous hospitality.
Let's celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of joy and giving!
American Club members, their children and their guests are invited for crafts, ornament making, music and light refreshments.
In the spirit of giving we ask that you bring one new or "like new" child's toy or game to donate to the outreach organization, Secours…
An End of Days party will be held on December 21, 2012 (12/21/12), which is believed to mark the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar. Whether or not you believe in any of the various eschatological theories surrounding that date, it does mark the end of days for the Finocchios' tenancy in their current…
To start the festivities off during the holiday season the American Club invites its teens, adults and their friends for a fun-filled night of karaoke at Little Jam. Reservations must be confirmed by December 1 so please RSVP early!
NEW Date: FRIDAY, December 14
Time: 8 pm
Location: Little Jam , New York Brownstone atmosphere with pub food (see…
The Children's Halloween Party of the ACL was held on October 20, 2012 to a host of princesses, super heros and adorable little creatures. A BIG THANK YOU to our coordinator Jennifer Benner and her team of volunteers Karen Quigley, Christy Dodge, Denise Stevens, Lindsay Smith and Florence Cazenave. Games, face-painting, crafts and delicious goodies…
We are very pleased to offer the members of the American Club of Lyon and friends of the ACL an exclusive gourmet experience.
At the center of history on the quaint island in the Saône River, L'île Barbe is host to the prestigious L'Auberge gourmet restaurant which has earned the honor as an exclusive restaurant in…
The American Club will be the official organizer of Children's Events in English at the newly inaugurated AMERICA HOUSE LYON.
Each month we will welcome young children and their caregivers to participate in themed activities centered around American customs and traditions including storytime, crafts, songs, and more!
If you are an American Club member and want to…
You are cordially invited to attend the
American Club of Lyon's
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: Saturday, November 24
Time: Apéro begins at 7 o'clock in the evening, followed by a catered three-course dinner
Children's Activities, too!
Thanksgiving Meal
Aperitif
Pumpkin soup with chestnut emulsion
Roasted Turkey
Stuffing and Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Pecan Pie
Wine - Sparkling…
With the holidays just around the corner the American Club and Bulles de Mode propose a
GUYS ONLY Shopping Event.
Maïte will take the men of the ACL and their guests to some of the best shops in Lyon to look for Holiday Gifts for their special someone. Lingerie, perfume, handbags, and more! The tour…
Professional English photographer Lis Ho will conduct a workshop on photography. Bring your own camera and learn the techniques to improve the quality of your photos. Lunch is included in this half day workshop and includes time to practice techniques. For more information, click here.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with…
A wonderful opportunity for American Club members! Share in the tradition of OKTOBERFEST with our gracious hosts and fellow American Club members the German Consul General, Mr. Christian Seebode and his lovely wife, Mrs. Christine Seebode. This evening will be complete with frothy libations and authentic German cuisine --- Dirndls and Lederhosen optional!
Date: Thursday, October…
The American Club of Lyon invites our little goblins to come IN COSTUME to our annual Children's HALLOWEEN PARTY! This family event will feature fun games, crafts for the kids and a light dinner of pizza and snacks.
Location: Collognes au Mt. d'Or - (*location provided after RSVP.)
Time: Saturday, October 20, at 5 o'clock in the…
A Walk through Croix-Rousse : la Soierie, les Canuts – Guided Tour
We will walk through the Croix-Rousse to learn and discover “La Soierie, Les Canuts”. The tour will be conducted in English by Priscilla Packer. There must be 10 participants for the tour to take place and please understand that cancellations cannot be accepted…
This cooking series for teens, offered every other Wednesday afternoon, is designed to give young adults the skills they need to cook for themselves, and through time, achieve a certain level of knowledge of French regional cooking and culinary traditions. After completing 6 sessions, students receive a PLUM LYON certificate of completion. Alternating between pastry…
The American Club is proud to partner with Lucy Vanel at Plum Lyon teaching kitchen. These hands-on classes in English will feature a morning of learning French cooking and pastry technique in the Plum Lyon teaching kitchen. The cooking class begins at 9:00 AM and ends with participants enjoying a classic French 4-course lunch. The event…
Exploring the picturesque Rhône Region
Would you like to visit some of the charming scenery and villages in the Rhone region not far from Lyon? Derek proposes short hikes varying from some 6 to 12 km in the wine region of the Beaujolais and the countryside of the Mont Lyonnais. They are easy walks, for any…
Back by popular demand, Sandrine from IdéaLoisirs has organized an exclusive American Club "Behind the Scenes Tour of the Zoo" at the Parc de la Tête d'Or. This English guided tour is for both the young and not-so-young. We advise that children under the age of seven be accompanied by an adult. Upon reservation, an…
The American Club invites our members to celebrate America's Independence Day at the Château de Longsard. This family-friendly, potluck picnic will feature some new activities this year!
What to bring: a side dish (salad or casserole) or a dessert to share and beverages for your household.
What's provided: The ACL will provide all paper products, grilled chicken…