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• GG281 Needlework at Valerie's

  • When
    28 Aug 2025
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1st Arrondissement, Paris

  WICE member Valerie Helmbreck-Mascitti (knitting on the left) opens her lovely apartment in the 1st arrondissement every Thursday afternoon to WICE members for an afternoon of needlework: knitting, crocheting, creweling, embroidery, etc..

  Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

  Valerie's apartment is conveniently located near the Louvre. For more information, contact Valerie directly at vhelmbreck@gmail.com.                
  

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• GS041 Needlework at Valerie's

  • Start
    04 Sep 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    1st Arrondissement, Paris

  WICE member Valerie Helmbreck-Mascitti (knitting on the left) opens her lovely apartment in the 1st arrondissement every Thursday afternoon to WICE members for an afternoon of needlework: knitting, crocheting, creweling, embroidery, etc..

  Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

  Valerie's apartment is conveniently located near the Louvre. For more information, contact Valerie directly at vhelmbreck@gmail.com.                
  

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• GS251 An Afternoon of Pétanque

  • When
    25 Sep 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Place Dauphine, Íle de la Cité, 75001 Paris
  • Spaces left
    14

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  In the same way that—to some people—lobster is just an excuse to eat melted butter, WICE's afternoon pétanque games can be thought of as an excuse to hang out in a charming locale and have fun with other WICE members.
  

  We play at Place Dauphine (at the western end of Île de la Cité) on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of the month from 3 pm until the last person decides to leave. A game usually takes about an hour, and generally everyone wanders over to one of the nearby cafés afterwards for beverages and a chat.

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  WICE provides four pétanque sets, and—if you're new—instructions on how to play.

  The session is free for WICE members, but registration is required, and the registration limit is eight people. If the session is full, please join the waiting list so that we can better plan future sessions.

  Look for Jo Jones (left), one of WICE's most seasoned pétanque players, who will be organizing the game:

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GO031 Champagne Hike

  • When
    03 Oct 2025
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Gare Nanteuil - Saâcy
  • Spaces left
    3

  Did you know that the closest parts of the champagne controlled designation of origin (AOC) begin in the eastern-most part of the Île-de-France (and are therefore accessible via Navigo)? Join us for a moderately challenging hike through vineyards, forest, and along the Marne River as we explore the vines and wines of this region. You will admire the way that rows of pinot meunier, chardonnay, and pinot noir blend together into expansive views of the Marne Valley.

  We will take a break from our loop hike to refresh ourselves in the tasting room of one of the independent champagne houses in the village Charly-Sur-Marne before continuing back to Gare Nanteuil - Saâcy, our starting and ending point.

  Good to know: This hike is approximately 16 km and not for beginners. There is a fairly steep hill to ascend and descend, and the paths amongst the vines are uneven and rocky. You should wear light hiking boots or solid walking shoes, and bring a hiking pole if you're concerned about balance. You should also bring a jacket in case of rain, at least 1-1.5L of water, a sandwich or other lunch items, and maybe a sack if you would like to buy any bottles of champagne during the last third of the hike (which will be along the Marne and easier).

  Please note: although you may be able to purchase food at Gare de l'Est (our departure point), you should anticipate bringing food with you.

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• GO141 An Evening of Cheese and Wine

  • When
    14 Oct 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    41 rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris 75010
  • Spaces left
    9

  

  Ready to learn more about pairing wine and cheese in fun and funky setting? Discover five phenomenal French cheeses with "That Cheese Girl." Emily Monaco is a culinary journalist and international cheese judge who's written about cheese and other French food topics for Saveur, the BBC, the Infatuation, and more. This cheese tasting will take place in the underground stone cellar of a fromagerie and will include tastes of five different French cheeses with two wines to pair. Attendees will need to be able to navigate stairs.
  

  About the Instructor:
  

  Born and raised in New York City, Emily Monaco has been living in France since 2007. An Academy of Cheese Associate, international cheese judge, and die-hard cheese lover, she works as a journalist covering cheese (and other tasty specialties) for publications including Atlas Obscura and the BBC.

  Registration will open on or around 14 September. Stay tuned!

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