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.
2024-2025 Events
Coffee on the Terrace
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 10:30 am
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Greet friends and welcome women affiliated with UBC. Sign up for interest groups.
General Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker: Ann Kumpula, Bachelor of Business Administration, Chartered Professional Accountant, experience in various industries and capacities ranging from Financial Controller to Credit Manager
Topic: Fraud Protection. More info.
General Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker: Michael Kluckner, Artist/illustrator, author, heritage activist
Topic: Surviving Vancouver. More info.
Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 11:00
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Holiday Potluck Social
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6 pm
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
General Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:00-1:00, speaker at 11:30
Location: via ZOOM
Speaker: Melissa Lem, Vancouver Family Physician; President Canadian Physicians for the Environment; Director PaRx; CBC radio, CTV contributor; Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine
Topic: Prescribing Nature for Personal and Planetary Health. More info.
General Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:30-12:30, speaker at 11:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
Speaker: Corina Stainsby, Seniors Real Estate Specialist; Accredited Seniors Agent AND Linda Chu, Professional Organizers Canada; Founder of ‘Out of Chaos’
Topic: Downsizing, Organizing and Aging in Place. More info.
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:30-12:30
Location: UBC Cecil Green Park House
How to Join
Mail the completed form and a cheque to the address on the form.