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Pictures taken on the Day in the Country and Annual Meeting ‘09. Click to enlarge.

THANKSGIVING 2009 Sunday November 29 1PM to 6PM ECOLE ACTIVE BILINGUE JEANNINE MANUEL 418 bis rue Albert Bailly MARCQ EN BAROEUL. Directions Cablecar station: Cartelot. Walk north 1/2 mile until roundabout, make a right on roundabout. Walk for another 1/4 mile. The school will be on the right hand side.

MENU * Salad* *** Turkey Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Green Beans *** Pumpkin Pie* Coffee, Tea * *If you choose to bring a salad or a home-made dessert, it will be welcome but not necessary.

Once again this year, the American Club of Lille will partner with the Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel (EABJM) to celebrate Thanksgiving in the American tradition.

Adults will mingle in the warm atmosphere of a relaxed Thanksgiving afternoon sharing an abondance of food and good spirits. Children will have craft activities, outside ball games (weather permitting), and a movie.

Dinner Cost

Contact Olivia Ben Haim for more information

Make a check to the order of American Club of Lille
- Send check to Olivia Ben Haim, Thanksgiving Dinner, 3 Boulevard Montebello, A4, 59000 LILLE
- Make sure the check(s) is received by Saturday November 21th, 2009.
- We encourage you to send your check early as we have to confirm with the caterers beforehand.
- Free for children under 2

Hope to see you all on the 29th!

Halloween Party ‘09
Sunday, November 1st, 3pm-6pm
Julie and François Pattou’s Home
91 Avenue Parc Monceau, Lille

Members children are encouraged to come dressed up if they so choose for an afternoon of crafts, pumpkin decorating, and fun at the home of our gracious host Julie and François Pattou.

If you don’t have a child, you may still come and join the fun!

Here are a few items we ask EACH child to bring:

- Large empty water bottle
- Square flat flashlight
- White tissue paper
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Bag of candy (M&M’s, etc. to decorate cookies, cupcakes or eat as is)

Cost: Free
Event restricted to American Club of Lille members only.

Contact Olivia Ben Haim for required reservation. You may pay for your ACL membership at the door.

AMERICAN CLUB OF LILLE BOOK CLUB

DISCUSSION OF Somebody’s Heart is Burning Tanya Shaffer

Come for an evening of reading and discussion on Tuesday, September 1 , at 8:00PM

Place: Karen Matlock’s house in Lille

Light refreshments will be served.

Reservation: Kelsey Bennett