AIA members participated in an intro to Vinyasa Yoga class at Yoga Moves earlier this month.

All the AIA yogis and yoginis enjoyed learning new moves and getting zen!

AIA Men enjoyed the Beer Exchange, including the tasting of ”real” Budweiser, made in the Czech Republic.  An event to be repeated!

Christophe, Patrick and Martin enjoying their beer exchange evening.

In December approximately 15 AIA ladies got together to exchange ornaments, snack on yummy seasonal treats and share some holiday cheer!  The ornament exchange was full of stealing and swapping (which always makes the ornamet exchange game more fun!) and a great time was had by all.

Approximately twenty AIA members participated in the Council of Europe tour held on November 21st.  The guided tour provided an opportunity to learn more about the role of the council and other European institutions and to visit the Debating Chamber of the Parliamentary Assembly. A visit to the European Parliament is likely to be planned for spring 2012.

20 AIA children and adults got together at the Iceberg Skating Rink on Sunday, November 20 to skate and enjoy a hot chocolate in the new Iceberg café.

AIA members gathered for an enchanting Halloween at Dubliner’s Bar on October 31st.  Great costumes were worn by all!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the first children’s activity of the year – the annual Logelheim Pumpkin Festival which takes place in a small village near Colmar. Everyone had a good time at the festival and participating in the activities, many of which were Halloween-related!

The AIA Board is in need of Children’s Activities Committee members. If you enjoy working with children and have a few hours a month to spare, please consider volunteering for this worthwhile cause. We will not be able to have children’s events if we do not have a committee to help with the organization and planning.  If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact AIA’s President, Amy Swartz at president@americansinalsace.com.

The weather was perfect for our Annual Kick-off BBQ held on Sunday at L’Escale in La Robertsau. More than 200 members joined in the fun and enjoyed the delicious barbecue. We also had the pleasure of welcoming the new Consul General and his wife to the festivities. The event was a great way to catch up with old friends and to make new friends as well! 

A huge thank you goes out to all of those who volunteered your time at the Kick-off BBQ.  We couldn’t do it with you!

Deadline: October 8th
It’s time to renew your membership in AIA! The membership year is from June 1st to May 31st in accordance with our fiscal year. AIA runs the annual membership drive in September as many people move and are on vacation during the summer months. Anyone who has signed up for membership after June 1st does not need to renew.

In order to update and verify our records, we ask that you complete ALL of the information requested on the Membership Application & Renewal Form 2011-2012.  The deadline is October 8th, after that date we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Membership Directory. Renewing members do not need to send in a copy of a passport.

Please mail the completed form and your check to:
Americans In Alsace
B.P. 60169
67004 Strasbourg Cedex