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| Do you have a special someone to whom you'd like to send a unique ‘Joyeux Noél’
greeting this Christmas? Visit our AFN office where you will find a variety of French
| greeting cards for all occasions plus some wonderful Maple Delicacies, CDs and videos as gift ideas!

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Do you know someone in Nanaimo who requires information in French concerning issues on health, socio-

economic development, elderly care, women or youth projects, educational needs or the cultural domain?

The AFN office has a cornucopia of networking and informational pamphlets for French speaking individuals,
| on all sorts of topics. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00.

Do you have friends who enjoy the many aspects of Francophone culture, tradition or language? Invite them
to reap the benefits of becoming an AFN member which includes reduced admission costs to certain commu-
nity cultural events, adult and children’s activities, free access to our French library and computer lab, savings
| on French video rentals, quarterly newsletters and much more. You do not need to speak French to be an AFN
L. member! A membership form is available on the back page of this issue of Le Bastion, or you can drop
\,_ in and see us in person at our offices on Bowen Road.

The AEN is always looking for friends and neighbours who would love to participate in our many community
| activities throughout the year plus our famous Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Erable, which is held annually
| in February.To be an AFN volunteer, knowledge of the French language is not required, simply a hand full of

enthusiasm and an occasional Bonjour to visitors! Volunteers are an integral part of the AFN’s success in its

community endeavours. We welcome all ages and all talents to check out the many facets of our
\, volunteer sector

[ The AEN has a list of tutors available for all subjects and familiar with the French Immersion, FSL and
| Programme Francophone guidelines. Call us at 729-2776 for details.
Are ou a sentor who would like to go on informal outings with others your age amd try out
| some of your conversational French?
The AFN’s Groupe des Ainés-Seniors’ Group is an active social network always welcoming new faces
. and social activity ideas! Call Lise Quinn at 722-2262 for info

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