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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…

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Teen Cooking Classes

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…

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Zoo Tour – July 4

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…

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4th of July Picnic – July 1st

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…

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Teen Cooking Class- June 23

American Club teens and their friends can master the art of French cooking with a course designed just for them!   RSVP5 to reserve your spot by June 16. All payment…

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Fêtes Consulaires

The American Club of Lyon is proud to collaborate with the American Consulate for the annual Fêtes Consulaires 2012.   Come to Place Bellecour during the weekend to visit the…

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2012 AGM

The Executive Board invites all members to attend our Annual General Meeting and cocktail hour on June 11, 2012 at 7 o'clock.  Join us for this important event where we…

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Book Club – July / August

For those members who feel like their English skills—and literary acumen—are waning with life abroad, the American Club of Lyon is thrilled to offer a Book Club. If you have…

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Texas Chili Cook Off – May 12

Howdy, partners! Round up the posse for our first-ever Chili Cook Off.  In honor of the great state of TEXAS this friendly event will include Tex-Mex fare and a fun…

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Wine Profiling

----submitted by Event Organizers Rita McCormack and Olivier Roger-Soulillou: After two enjoyable nights of wining and dining, it's time for the Wine Profiling finale - how wine is made.  Michel &…

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Easter Fun at the Farm!

Children of the American Club joined in with friends and family at Marc's farm for a fun-filled afternoon of Easter egg hunting, painting, games, and chicken chasing!  Our gracious host,…

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Oklahoma Pub Night

Please join us as we continue our trek down Route 66 as we make a pit stop in the state of Oklahoma! Only this time we will celebrate as Irish…

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Book Club

Our Book Club met on March 28 for lunch at the home of Beth Berry. We discussed  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, a dismal tale of the Joad…

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Book Club – April

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough "25 years after it first took the world by storm, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in…

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Dining Out

Has dining in the fabulous restaurants of Lyon become your new hobby?  And do you want to discover some of the well-known restaurants that the locals frequent?  Then we have…

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St. Louis Night – March 24

Scott Joplin's Ragtime tunes were playing as members enjoyed an evening of Poker and Blackjack (for fun only!) in celebration of our sister city -St. Louis.  About 40 members and…

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Children’s Easter Party

Come out to the countryside for the American Club's Easter Party on Marco's Farm! Fun activities for the kids- including an egg hunt for fresh organic eggs that you can…

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Vintage Shopping- March 16 and March 30

Our Vintage Shopping adventure started in the 1st arr. with a very cool record shop!  Maïte lead us through the Presqu'ile to several specialty Vintage clothing, furniture and accessory stores.…

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Chamber Music and Brunch – March 11

Several of us attended the Sunday morning Chamber Music at the Auditorium featuring renowned pianist Olga Kern and American violinist Jennifer Gilbert. They mesmerized us with their beautiful music!  We…

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Discount Shopping with Maïte

Our ACL shoppers will brave even subzero temperatures for a great deal!  In February, our professional personal shopper, Maïte, led us on an expedition all over Lyon to discover where…

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Chicago Pizza Night- February 3

Our first Route 66-themed party was held on February 3, 2012 at the home of our Treasurer, Eric Way.  The weather cooperated by ushering in real Chicago style temperature and…

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Meet Me in St. Louis- March 24

Can you hear the Ragtime music and the Riverboat whistles? Our next stop on Route 66 is ST.  LOUIS! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.  This Tapas-style meal and cash…

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V.I.P. Tour of the Hilton – Pictures

Jennifer arranged a fun morning with a "behind the scenes" tour of the award winning Hilton Lyon.  Our host, Richard Cuello, treated us to an American coffee and an assortment…

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Musée Gadagne Visit- Pictures

Several of our members and guests met at the Museum to visit the "Gourmandises" Exhibit on January 27 where we marveled in the century long traditions of the famous Bouchons…

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Book Club – September 2012

For those members who feel like their English skills—and literary acumen—are waning with life abroad, the American Club of Lyon is thrilled to offer a Book Club. If you have…

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Orchestra Concert and Brunch- March 11

"Sonate et Trio avec Olga Kern" pieces by César Franck and Chostakovitch Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The Auditorium 149 rue Garibaldi, 69003   Enjoy  Sunday morning Chamber Music at the Auditorium, featuring Olga Kern.  After…

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