WICE's Games and Crafts program offers a diverse range of activities to cater to varied interests. Whether you're looking to engage your mind with games like mahjong and bridge, explore hands-on crafts such as knitting, or focus on physical wellness through yoga and pilates, there's something for everyone. Beyond the activities themselves, one of the underlying joys of this program is the chance it provides to meet new people and forge lasting friendships. The gatherings serve as a nexus for members to connect, share experiences, and bond over shared passions and interests.

We recognize the importance of both traditional activities and contemporary interests. That's why you'll find offerings like the French game of pétanque alongside modern fitness routines. The program is flexible, adapting to the evolving interests of our members by introducing new classes and events while maintaining established mainstays.

With the Games and Crafts program, WICE aims not only to provide members with opportunities to relax and learn new skills but also to foster a vibrant community where connections are made, and friendships flourish.

You can be kept abreast of this by subscribing to our newsletter, WICE Direct, following our FaceBook page, or by simply keeping an eye on this page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • GS221 Learn Mahjong with Gail

    • 22 Sep 2023
    • 17 Nov 2023
    • 5 sessions
    • Paris
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    WICE member (and very experienced Mahjong player) Gail Carline is inviting interested WICE members to her lovely apartment in the 7th arrondissement for five afternoons this autumn of leaning and playing Mahjong.

    Any and all WICE members are welcome to attend. Bring something to sip and to nosh on if you're so inclined (by no means necessary).

    Gail's apartment is located conveniently near the Ségur metro stop (line 10). For the address and directions to get in, send an email to wice@wice-paris.org.

    Gail will be returning to the U.S. in November for a few months, but WICE will continue sponsoring regular Mahjong games if there is sufficient interest.

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  • GO041 Knitting at Valerie's

    • 27 Sep 2023
    • 15 Nov 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Paris
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    WICE member Valerie Helmbreck-Mascitti (knitting on the left) opens her lovely apartment in the Marais twice a month—the 1st and 3rd Wednesday—to WICE members for an afternoon of knitting.

    Any and all WICE knitters 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 Arts et Metier metro stop (lines 3 and 11). For the address and directions to get in, send an email to wice@wice-paris.org.

    For those who want to learn how to knit, WICE member Deborah Hunter will be holding classes in the autumn, so keep your eye on the calendar or subscribe to our newsletter, WICE Direct.                     

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  • GO111 An Afternoon of Pétanque

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Place Dauphine, Íle de la Cité, 75001 Paris
    • 3
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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 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:30 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.

    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) and Ron Scherl (right), WICE's two most seasoned pétanque players, who will be organizing the game:




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  • GN081 An Afternoon of Pétanque

    • 08 Nov 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Place Dauphine, Íle de la Cité, 75001 Paris
    • 8
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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 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:30 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.

    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.


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  • GD131 An Afternoon of Pétanque

    • 13 Dec 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Place Dauphine, Íle de la Cité, 75001 Paris
    • 8
    Register

    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 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:30 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.

    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.


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