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Past Events

Ice Skating Sunday January 28th

Grab your mittens, lace up your skates and join us for some fun! Come ice skating with us on Sunday January 28th from 2pm until 5:30pm Entrance + skate rental: 6,90€ Chidren…

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Holiday Cookie Exchange Wednesday Dec. 6th

Want a variety of cookies but don’t have the time to bake several different kinds? Then join us for the cookie exchange. Bring 6 dozen homemade holiday cookies of one kind to the exchange, and in return you will receive an assortment of 6 dozen cookies back. Afterwards, you will have enough cookies to share with family and friends to last through Christmas!

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Holiday Happy Hour Friday Dec. 1st

Unwind before the winter holidays with friends and come get your jingle on! Please join us for a special Holiday Happy Hour on Friday December 1st.

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Thanksgiving Potluck Nov. 26th

Let’s gather together for a Thanksgiving Potluck Feast! The turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes (white & sweet) and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided. In addition the club will provide an apéritif along with snacks. Members are asked to bring a large favorite Thanksgiving side dish, salad, or dessert to share with others. If your last name starts with A-L, please bring a LARGE side dish or salad, M-Z please bring a dessert. Of course, if you have a Thanksgiving favorite that’s not in your category, you can bring that as well. Non-members are welcome to come with members, but will be charged 10 euros/adult and 5 euros/child.

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Halloween Trick or Treat – November 11th

Jeepers creepers! It's time for Halloween! This year the American Club is organizing trick-or-treating in the 2nd arrondissement. Trick-or-treaters will be provided with a map of apartments/stores to visit. You can either follow your own route or walk as a group, meeting at Place Bellecour by the Horse statue. This event is for members only and their guests. Members are free, but non-members must pay 5€/child.

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Book Club Nov 9th

October’s book club selection is The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint Exupery Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters. His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures.

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BBQ Dinner Party – Thursday Nov. 2nd

Are you craving some comfort food? When was the last time you had a good pulled pork sandwich? If you're a big fan of BBQ, please join us at the New World Smoke restaurant…

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Nature Walk outside Lyon October 14th

Get out of Lyon for the morning and enjoy a guided autumn walk in the woods just outside the city. A guide will provide explanations to local flora and fauna along the way.

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Baby/Toddler Playdate Sept. 25th

Calling all babies and toddlers to join Michelle Gardey and her daughter for some fresh air during a rentrée morning playdate. Open to non-members, so invite your friends with babies/toddlers.

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Fruit, Veggie & Flower Picking Sept. 24th

Join us for a morning of fruit, veggie and flower picking at a farm where adults and children can enjoy picking their own fresh food. Grab a wheelbarrow and walk around the greenhouses and fields to find what you need for the week. Based on the farm's calendar, September is a month where fresh produce is abound. There is also a small farmer's market where they sell jams, conserves, juices and other seasonal produce that is a more difficult to pick yourself. After you finish picking your produce, you just pay for what you picked.

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Happy Hour August 25th

Unwind and celebrate the end of summer with a cold drink and a burger at Star Ferry! Meet up with friends — or make some new ones! Members and non-members…

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Happy Hour July 28th

Unwind and celebrate the start of a summer weekend at Hemingway's! Meet up with friends — or make some new ones! Members and non-members are all welcome! When: Friday, July 28, 6:30 PM Where: Hemingways's 1 Grande…

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Picnic in the Park July 23rd

Come hang out in the Parc de la Tête d’Or near the Rose Garden on the Allée du Lac. Come with your lunch, drinks, something to sit on, and outside games.…

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4th of July Cookout on July 1st

Join us for our final big event of the year before summer fully kicks in! We will celebrate America’s birthday and hold our Annual General Meeting where we will review…

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Book Club June 27th

June Book Club selection is The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak In this lyrical, exuberant follow-up to her 2007 novel, The Bastard of Istanbul , acclaimed…

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Happy Hour June 23rd

Unwind and celebrate the start of the weekend with a nice, cold drink and a burger at Hopstore! Meet up with friends — or make some new ones! Members and non-members are…

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Baby/Toddler Playdate on June 21st

Join us for a coffee chat amongst parents while your toddler/baby plays along side in a special designated play area for kids. There is a special area for babies as…

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Mousse cook-off June 18th

Join us for a mousse cook-off! Come to compete with your favorite mousse (chocolate or other flavors). Or you are welcome to stop by to have some delicious mouse and be a…

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Macrame Class on June 8th

Learn all about the vintage craft of macramé in this 3 hour workshop! Liza, founder of OHMYWOOL! wishes to spread her passion for textile design with her workshops. Her aim…

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Baby/Toddler Playdate on June 5th

Join Michelle and her 20 month old for a morning outdoor play date at a playground. The playground has large trees providing lots of shade as well as a dedicated space…

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Book Club May 30th

May Book Club selection is Homegoing by Yaa GYASI. Homegoing begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to…

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Picnic in the Park on May 21st

Come hang out in the Parc de la Tête d’Or near the  Tête d’Or entrance at noon. Come with your lunch, drinks, something to sit on, and outside games. This event…

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Volunteers’ Dinner May 17th

To thank everyone that volunteered their time and talent in the 2016/2017 season, the ACL is hosting a special Volunteers’ Dinner.

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Baby/Toddler Playdate May 12th

Let’s get the kids together to play! Join Freya Damrell, her 2 year old and her 4 month old for an afternoon play date from 3:30–5:30p.m. on Friday, May 12th. This event…

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Mexican Fiesta at Two Amigos May 3rd

Join the American Club for a Mexican-themed apero-dinatoire at Two Amigos in Lyon 2.  We'll enjoy a variety of appetizers such as nachos, soft tacos, chicken taquitos and chips &…

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Book Club April 25th

April Book Club selection is Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer. In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north…

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Happy Hour April 21st

Unwind and celebrate the start of the weekend with a nice, cold drink at Aloha. Meet up with friends — or make some new ones! Members and non-members are all welcome! When: Friday, April…

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