Quoi de Neuf ? - Open House
On Saturday, September 9, join us at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul to learn Quoi de Neuf à l’Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul!
From 12 to 3 pm, our doors will be open for anyone and everyone to come and discover all that’s new at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul this Fall.
Explore the new French and Cooking class offerings for September through November, shop for French and Francophone gifts in La Boutique, meet the new operators of Le Café - Diane & Fritz from B’beri Desserts, make a dragonfly or lotus craft, check out our tables for membership, cultural events, fundraising, and more! There is so much to explore, you won’t want to miss your chance to learn about everything new at AFMSP!
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Open House Schedule & Activities
French Sample Classes - Coming soon!
French Placement Tests - Learn your level!
Le Café - Meet Diane & Fritz of B’beri Desserts!
Building Tours
Used French Book Sale
Gougère Samples - Chef Raymond, Teaching Kitchen
Vietnamese Lotus & Dragonfly Crafts
Lymph drainage therapy - Chris Wardwell Bodywork
Les petits penseurs - Pour les enfants
Donate your old jeans to Madewell’s Denim Donation Program!
And more!
Information Tables
Membership
French Classes for Adults & Kids
Cooking Classes
Cultural Events
Fundraising/Gala
Board of Directors & Ambassador Program
Sister City - Tours
Mizna Arab Film Festival
Sample Class Schedule
12:30 pm - French for Travelers with Francine in Salle 200
1 pm - Beginner 1 (using Cosmopolite) with Alain in Salle 219
1:30 pm - French for Business with Océane & Karine in Salle 200
2 pm - Francais par le jeu with Damien in Salle 219
Lotus and Dragonfly Crafts & Book Signing with Trần Thị Minh Phước
Trần Thị Minh Phước is a retired librarian, an award-winning author, and a respected storyteller. She shares her experiences and knowledge of Vietnamese culture at cultural events, storytelling programs, conferences, libraries, communities, colleges , and schools throughout the US. She lives in Minneapolis.
Join Phuoc to make Lotus & Dragonfly crafts at the open house! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to participate!
Learn more about Trần Thị Minh Phước’s work here!
Lymph Drainage Therapy with Chris Wardwell Bodywork
Chris Wardwell is a bodyworker specializing in John Barnes Myofascial Release, craniosacral therapy, and lymph drainage therapy. The goal of his practice is to help clients live lives free from pain and discomfort. His work is often gentle and does not require the use of oils or lotions, yet is very therapeutic. He has successfully worked with clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, chronic headaches, back and hip pain, as well as helping clients prepare for and recover from surgery. He would love the opportunity to work with members of the Alliance Française community!
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a gentle, relaxing form of bodywork utilizing rhythmic strokes to encourage the natural flow of lymph in the body. Lymph Drainage Therapy aids in detoxifying the body, supports the immune system, and has anti-aging abilities. It can also reduce swelling and pain while increasing range of movement in restricted areas. These 20 minute mini-sessions will focus on moving lymph in the face and neck and can be beneficial for headaches, neck pain, and wrinkles.
Denim Donation
AFMSP is hosting a denim donation drive during our Fall Open House!
Madewell, in partnership with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program allows you to donate your well-loved jeans to help a great cause (and you get a discount on new Madewell jeans)!
How does it work?
Bring your old jeans to the AFMSP Fall Open House, drop them off with Madewell (they will have a donation bin in the Grande Salle).
The Madewell staff on-site will give you a coupon for $50 off a new pair of Madewell jeans.
Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program will turn them into housing insulation for communities in need!
Learn more about Madewell’s denim donation program here!