The party started off with the children making Easter Bunny bags, so that they would have something in which to carry all of their candy and treasure.  Afterwards, the children scurried all over the grassy park area in search of their hidden treasure.  Everyone seemed happy with their finds.  And, in case they didn’t have enough sweets to eat, we celebrated with a goûter/snack of yummy homemade treats brought by the parents.  The party ended with the children planting assorted vegetable seeds in small pots.  It was a dirty job, but Kira and baby Ann were up to the challenge.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this event.  We look forward to another fun Easter party again next year!

Amy Cannata: Waterfall Wellness, massage and aromatherapy (www.waterfallwellness.net)
Jennifer Mellegren: Usborne Books, children’s English book sales representative (send email to: jenmel@numericable.fr)
Maryann Motsch: Pecan Folies, baked goods, baking supplies, and catering (www.pecan.fr)
Charlotte Felix-Faure: ITU Espace Design, arts and handicrafts from South Africa (www.itu-designartisanal.com)
Nina Oosterwoud: C-Canigo, dog behaviorist, trainer, and sitter (www.c-canigo.fr)
Kira Froude: Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Coaching (send email to: kira.froude@gmail.com)
Claire Whitley: Energy Therapy TME, gentle healing technique (send email to: claire.whitley38@gmail.com)

Here’s a snapshot of the fun they’ve been having in the lovely Alps!

enjoying a well-deserved rest and hot drinks!

Mardi Gras Zydeco

Dance Party

February 22, 2012

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
THE 2011-2012 BOARD:

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:

In this section you will find important announcements and information from the board members of Open House.

LUNCH GROUP  January’s lunch group was held at the Hotel Restaurant Lesdiguieres.  Twelve of us enjoyed a delicious, gourmet 4-course lunch served by students of the school.   See our blog page for photos from the lunch.  February’s lunch will be announced in the next newsletter.

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

Open House events for this publication are shown on the calendar below. The complete and up-to-date Open House Calendar of Events is here. 

COMING SOON!

Please register as soon as possible for the following Open House outings (shown in red).  The other events (shown in green) are not Open House events.

Our Annual Member Expo – the date is set for Sunday, March 25^th at CLEF.  If you are interested in displaying your arts, crafts, or services, please let us know!

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt – the date is set for Sunday, April 1^st at the Centre Théologique de Meylan, save the date!

Our Annual Family Picnic – the date is set for Sunday, June 24^th in Montbonnot at the CUJD.  Please save the date!  This is a fun event for the entire family – great BBQ, food, drink, games, and company.

ADVERTISEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The following advertisements and announcements were submitted by members of Open House on behalf of themselves or on behalf of others.  Newentries have a red title. Go to our website classified ads section for more details on each advertisement or for new entries that have been posted after the newsletter has been sent out.  Please note that all ads will be removed from the newsletter after 30 days, but will remain on the website until you delete them yourself.

MISCELLANEOUS:

WATERFALL WELLNESS PROMOTION – Is your New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself?  Great! Because mine is to help you do just that! Here’s a little incentive to get started: Book an aromatherapy massage or consultation (to make a natural aromatic skin care product, perfume, etc.) in January and get 10€ off!  Just email Amy at: waterfallwellness@me.com

MATERNITY CLOTHES & BOOKS – I have two full boxes of maternity clothes.  Great condition.  Mostly American sizes M-L, some brand names, like Gap.  The lot includes jeans, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, blouses, t-shirts, nursing pajamas/gowns, bathing suit, etc.  75€ for everything! plus 4-5 pre-pregnancy/pregnancy/baby books included.  Contact Stefani at chezbaker5@gmail.com. 

BRAND NEW MS OFFICE 2011 Software for MAC –  “Famille et Etudiante” French version with 1 user license.   Includes, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and 90 day tech support.  Received as Christmas gift, but prefer to buy English version.  Purchased at Darty for 99€, selling for only 80€.  Contact Stefani at chezbaker5@gmail.com. 

CRIB FOR SALE. Selling crib made out of wood. In good shape. The side can be lowered for easy access. The crib comes with mattress and sheets. 70€. Contact Sharon Leigh-LeNormand at sharon.lenormand@wanadoo.fr.

ELIPTICAL BIKE FOR SALE.  8 kg wheel, elliptical bike ‘Striale SE-5947.’  Details and rating: http://www.tool-fitness.com/prod-2461-striale-adeva-se-5947.html  This bike is only 3 months old and in perfect working condition.
The ‘attack so some deranged mutant monster snow goon’ made two cracks in the shell that protects the wheel though. That makes no difference to the working condition of the bike, yet it makes it look ‘different.’  This is why the bike is for sale for only 49€.  For more information, contact Hélène at: helene.perringouron@hotmail.fr or 06 27 84 18 47.  (Ad placed by Hélène Perrin-Gouron)

HOUSING:

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EMPLOYMENT:

FRENCH TUTOR AVAILABLE. If you need help in French—with your conversations, interpretations or written translations, Jeanne-Marie can help you! Affordable rates.  Call 06 31 10 30 91 or send email to: jmlaveyssiere@free.fr

BABYSITTING:

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE.  I am 22, British and live in the city center. My experience involves working with several families with children from ages 7 months to 10 years old. English, French and German speaking families are welcome.  Please contact Sarah Evans at 06.87.61.23.49

GREAT BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE!  I have two university students who would love to have some work babysitting children. I personally used them while I was in Grenoble for the past month–they are great! They are here until July of 2012 and charge 8 Euro an hour.  They are both certified in CPR and have infant and child training. They both speak English and French.  Contact: Lisa – 0787152658 or Kendra – 0787152662 (Ad placed by Lynne Solarz).

ADVISORIES & ALERTS:

Each of the following advisories and alerts were submitted by members of Open House and were deemed to be a significant news story warranting placement in this newsletter.  All posts in this section will remain for four editions and will be cross-posted on the Message Board, where they will reside indefinitely. Posts with a red title are new this week.

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Last weekend the Outdoors Group went on a beautiful hike in the Chartreuse regional park to Col de la Grande Vache (altitude 1710 meters).

The Outdoors Group meets monthly!  Here are some gorgeous photos from their hike to Lac du Goleon.