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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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V.I.P. Tour of the Hilton- February 6

The Hilton Lyon invites you for a free private tour with an optional lunch. Late Morning on February 6 Mr Richard Cuello, the General Manager of this great American hotel, invites members…

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Activities Partner: Idealoisir

The American Club is happy to collaborate with Sandrine Serras-Rimbaud creator and operator of Idealoisir, an activity club, which provides a variety of scheduled events for Lyon residents – and…

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Wine Tasting

For French wine enthusiasts, Oeno-com will be conducting evening tastings in the coming months utilizing the company’s tried-and-true, 15 year-old Wine Profiling Method. Participants will blindly taste four wines while…

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Gourmandises – Musee Gadagne

Join our hostess, Jennifer, for an enlightening visit of Musee Gadagne's Gourmandises Exhibit. Friday, 27th January at 11 a.m AmClub members 7€    Guests  9€ Numbers limited to pre-paid reservation only .  For more…

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Chicago Pizza Party- February 3

The Executive Committee of the American Club of Lyon invites you to "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" as we start our year-long theme with a visit to CHICAGO! Join us for Chicago-Style…

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The American Club of Lyon Holiday Party

Each year, December brings a month filled with holidays, celebrations complete with a variety of gift giving traditions, so whatever your personal or family tradition; Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, come to the…

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American Jazz Concert Trio on April 15th

Where: AU SECOND SOUFFLE, 5 RUE NEUVE, LYON 1ER Soirée Bar Tapas When: 15 April 20h - 22h30 Performers: Michel SAMOILIKOFF Piano Eric SURMENIAN Bass Frédéric JEANNE Drums

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