This interest group is for anyone who has a basic knowledge of the French language.It would not meet the needs of a complete beginner. We meet weekly at 10:30 on Mondays until the second term when it will revert to its former place on the calendar on Wednesdays, usually via Zoom, but at least a few times each term at one of our homes. It is a delightful opportunity to improve your French skills under the gentle guidance of our instructor, Brigitte Castellan, who tactfully corrects our grammar and pronunciation. Each session, we chat for about half an hour before taking turns reading aloud from a previously selected book.This year’s book is Valerie Perrin’s Changer L’Eau Des Fleurs.
For further information, please contact one of the convenors: Candace O’Connor and Stella Burgi.
2025-2026 Events
Coffee on the Terrace
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:30 am
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Greet friends and welcome women affiliated with UBC. Sign up for interest groups.
FWC Scholarships Fundraiser:
An Evening In Conversation with Wade Davis
Thursday, September 11, 2025| 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC
Speaker: Dr. Wade Davis
Topic: Reflecting on the essays in Davis’s most recent book, “Beneath the Surface of Things” (2024).
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General Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker: Matthew Yedlin
Topic: More info.
General Meeting
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker: Sheryl Mackay
Topic: More info.
Holiday Luncheon/Fundraiser
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 11:00
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
General Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00-1:00, speaker at 11:30
Location:UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker:John Helliwell
Topic: More info.
General Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker:TBA
Topic: More info.
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30-12:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker:Teresa (Sm'hayetsk) Ryan
Topic: More info.
How to Join
Mail the completed form and a cheque to the address on the form.