Sunday 7 September 2014

Time to choose your entertainment

Many of the second homers French and English will leave this month or next and as a reader has pointed out  summer restaurants are already closing.
That does not mean that we let the area become "a dead zone" There are many activities we can enjoy over the winter.
There are boules played all year by many clubs and the mainly English group who play regularly on Friday afternoon are still at Verfeil but before long they will be back in Varen, their winter venue.
The Querlys cinema is marvellous entertainment in the winter with many films in English but give other languages a try, some of the art films they show are Cannes winners. Their programme can be found on the top bar of TAG
Many yoga and fitness classes take place and many are listed on TAG
Time to brush up your French with lessons.
The cinema at Gaillac shows Opera from the Met. which is very popular and here at Mas del Sol we have monthly opera evenings.
If you like cycling and enjoy riding with others contact David Wallen of St. Antonin
Playing bridge is good for your memory and there is a bridge group at Caylus
Fifi the ladies group have lots of activities all year but these continue all winter with many interesting groups to join.
Walking groups can be found in each village, check out your local village website as local activities including walking groups are listed
Pensioners can join their local pensioners clubs which are very active in France and it is a good way to improve your French and make local French friends.
If you have a level of French your local library always needs help, you could go and offer a few hours of your time.
There are many choirs, folk groups and jamming sessions through out the area.
There are French and English car lovers groups.
If you have any hobby or interest it can be pursued and many go skiing in the winter months in the Pyrenees.
Summer might be nearly over but look forward to winter, there is lots to do if you want to do it.
If I have missed anyone or any group out please let me know.
Most of the events mentioned can be found by searching or in the events labels
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