EVENTS
Find out more about ESFG events and request to join if you’d like to attend.
Types of Events
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We organise English-language playgroups one Saturday a month at our hall in the 8th district of Lyon.
We’re also starting to organise Sunday playgroups at another location in St. Foy-les-Lyon about once a month as well.
During these playgroups we often sing songs, read books, do crafts, and let the kids play while we chat and drink tea or coffee.
We typically specify the age group the activities are aimed at so you know what to expect, but it’s just a guideline. Kids of all ages are welcome.
When we organise events at the hall in the 8th, you can also access our library of 400+ English books and audio CDs.
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We organise trips and outings for children and families to places like museums, local farms, Parc des Oiseaux, accrobranche, or climbing walls, guided tours of chateaux, treasure hunts, etc.
We also encourage members to organise spur-of-the-minute outings with other members via our email list, facebook group, or whatsapp group.
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We organise a number of parties each year around traditional Anglophone festivals, like Hallowe’en, Christmas, and Easter. We also organise a summer party to celebrate the end of the school year.
These larger parties tend to include more structured activities than the informal playgroups. For example, at the Christmas party there’s often carol singing and a play involving Santa and his elves. At the summer party, we often rent a bouncy castle for the children as well as face-painting and other fun activities.
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From time to time, members organise social events specifically for parents. In the past these have included cinema nights, pub quizzes, fine dining and wine tasting.
Currently, there’s a book club that alternates meeting via Zoom (usually the first Tuesday of every month) and in person (every few months on a Saturday afternoon) to talk about a book chosen by the members.
Event Organisation
All ESFG events are:
English-only
Members-only
Organised by volunteers
If you’re interested in organizing an event, please reach out to the committee at esfglyon@gmail.com.
Event Calendar
Family Zumba #2 (Ages 6+)
We have the hall booked for this date, but haven't yet planned anything. We could do a baby playgroup or an event for older kids. Let us know what you'd like to do and if you're willing to help organize.
Zumba + Picnic + Swap
Get ready for a day of ESFG fun! We'll be doing Zumba (ages 6+), a picnic, and a clothing and toy swap.
Summer Picnic (All Ages)
This is going to be a laid-back, informal affair along the lines of bring your own food, bring your own games, bring your own family ;) A chance to chat and enjoy a picnic together in the sunshine (fingers crossed!) Everyone is welcome!
Playgroup (Theme & Ages TBD)
We have the hall booked for this date, but haven't yet planned anything. We could do a baby playgroup or an event for older kids. Let us know what you'd like to do and if you're willing to help organize.
Playgroup: Easter Egg Hunt (All Ages - 30 people max)
Come with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for an Easter Egg Hunt. We’ll probably organize other Easter-themed activities aimed at kids ages 0-6, but older sibilings are more than welcome to tag along :)
Family Zumba #1 (Ages 6+)
Come along and enjoy a family-friendly Zumba session with professional coach Dalila! Whether you're a complete beginner or a pro, whether you come on your own or with your children, you're bound to have a great time! Please note that children should ideally be aged 6 and upwards to take part in this event.
ESFG Book Club: Violeta by Isabel Allende (Virtual)
Putting this in the diary as a Zoom event but we may make it in person on Saturday 13th April if there is a preference for face to face.
Mexican Food Night (Parents only)
Join your fellow ESFG-ers for some delicious Mexican cuisine, drinks, and chit-chat.
Spring Blossom Painting Playgroup (All Ages)
To celebrate Spring, new blossoms, and create more memories together, we’re offering a playgroup to these themes.
Using gouache paints, ear buds, sponges, paper straws, we will be painting on canvas our very own visions of a spring tree.
Playgroup: St Patrick's Day (All Ages - 30 people max)
Come with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a St. Patrick's Day playgroup. Activities will be aimed at kids ages 0-6, but older sibilings are more than welcome to tag along :)
February Book Club: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Virtual)
After meeting in person in January, book club goes back online for February with Leave the world behind, a psychological thriller that deals with themes of trust, information and family dynamics in the face of uncertainty. Netflix have just released a film version of the book so it must be worth a read.
Dinosaur-Themed Playgroup (Ages 0-6)
Come with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a dino-themed playgroup.
Lyon International Choir Christmas Concerts
Come celebrate Christmas by hearing some of our ESFG members sing in the Lyon International Choir.
Wine Friday #3
Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? Come to my place to sip some wine (or something else!) and chat with some fellow English speakers. Warning: belly laughs expected!
Wine Friday #2
Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? Come to my place to sip some wine (or something else!) and chat with some fellow English speakers. Warning: belly laughs expected!
Book Swap
This month the ESFG Book club is meeting at Ruth’s home for an in-person book club and book swap and pot luck supper.
New members (of ESFG and anyone wanting to try out the book club this year) are very welcome to come along.
Want to attend an event?
Our events are for ESFG members only. If you’d like to attend, please start by requesting to join.