Our French conversation group will meet once a month on Saturdays at various locations on base. This program is offered to everyone who would like to enjoy a conversation in French. Participants will have to pay for their own food and beverage.
Dates: Saturdays, January 11, February 1 and March 1
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: CFB Edmonton
Register: Online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300.
Open to: Adult 18+ CAF, Veteran, Defence Community families and Families of the Fallen
Session Details:
January 11: French Connection - Join us at the MFRC for coffee and friendly conversation! Make connections, build your support network, practice your French language skills and learn about programs and services available in the community. Parents and children are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
February 1: Flying Canoe Volant Festival - Come celebrate your inner voyageur with light, music, legends and dance! Francophones are invited to take a trip to Edmonton's beautiful Mill Creek Ravine and the newly established French Quarter for the Flying Canoë Volant. Embrace the creative and interactive cultural celebration while meeting other French-speaking families, learning about French services in the area and discovering the franco-Albertan community. Please dress appropriately for the weather as the festivities are outdoors. Transportation to and from the event will be provided.
Flying Canoë Volant is inspired by the legend of The Flying Canoe and French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions. The celebration also organizes school programming and The Flying Canoë Volant Races to further spread the joy, spirit and education of the legend. To learn more about the legend or the festivities, visit flyingcanoevolant.ca.
March 1: Women Appreciation - Join us at the MFRC for a celebration with coffee, crafts and conversation! In this session, we will be joined by a member of the Mental Health and Wellness Team who will help us create a special craft in recognition of International Women’s Day. Participants will also make connections, build their support network, practice their French language skills and learn about programs and services available in the community.
