Residents

Music
US singer/songwriter Josh Karson and Mark Crossley perform original folk pop with a blues and soul twist. Sept 7, 8:30pm, Paris Aller Retour, 25 rue de Turenne, 4e, M° St-Paul, tel: 01 40 27 03 82

Steve James Austin Texas’ prime exponent of acoustic roots and blues music. Sept 17 & 18, 8pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102 quai de Jemmapes, 10e, tel: 01 53 19 98 88, 120F/100F

The American Church in Paris presents a free atelier concert series. Sept 10: Inge Wessels, Wendy Allin, Mariko Inoué and Ellison Arttison Sept 17: Aviva Timonier and Yanis Descroc perform “Stabat Mater” by Pergolese and Bach’s “Cantate Nº 51.” Sept 24: Saxophonists Nicolas Prost, Anne Lecapelain and Jean-Yves Chevalier interpret works by Zelenka, Bruch and Poulenc with pianist Laurent Wagschal. 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, tel: 01 40 62 05 00, free

On Stage
Professional anglophone actors belonging to the Brava Production company perform weekly Monday Night Play Readings in English at the Café de Flore. Mondays, 8:15pm, 172 bd St-Germain, 6e

Announcements
SOS HELP, an English-speaking crisis line in France seeks volunteers for listening and administratrive roles. Attend one of the recruitement meetings on Oct 3, 11 or 17, 6:30pm at The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 7e, tel: 01 47 23 80 80

Discussion Groups
Metaphysical Café A meeting of minds to discuss spiritual topics in English. Sept 7, 7pm, Le François Coppée, 1 bd du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51

The American Church movie discussion groups tackles the latest releases of two top directors: Stephen Frears’ “High Fidelity,” starring John Cusak, and Joel (+ Ethan) Coen’s “O Brother Where Art Thou?” See one or both on your own, then join the group for discussion. Sept 14, 7:30pm, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides

Support Groups
ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families), a 12-step group, offers support for people dealing with negative feelings from the past. Meetings, Fri 7-8:30pm starting Sept, Eglise Réformée du Saint-Esprit, 5 rue de Roquépine, 8e, Mº Saint Augustin

The American Cathedral Counseling Center sponsors a free drop-in clinic the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 23 av Georges V, 8e, tel: 01 47 23 61 13

FACTS (Free AIDS Counseling Treatment and Support) holds regular support groups at its offices at 190 bd de Charonne, 20e, M° Phillippe Auguste, tel: 01 44 93 16 32

The Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Junior Service League of Paris now has three groups, one in French and two in English. One English-speaking group is for individuals dealing with a new diagnosis, treatment and its aftermath. The second group is for those looking to explore other issues as well as cancer. Info: 01 47 20 00 03

Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking meetings in Paris every day, tel: 01 46 34 59 65

Blooming in Paris
New to Paris? The Bloom Where You’re Planted orientation program can help you adjust to your new lifestyle.
Now, in its 30th year, the Bloom project is sponsored by the Women of the American Church. Its aim is to make your transition to Paris an easier one by providing information and practical advice on a wide range of topics.
Subjects covered during the three-day seminar include legal, medical and educational matters, along with information about travel, fitness and fashion. Representatives from various organizations and schools will also be available to answer questions.
One of last year’s participants noted, “We co-ordinated our relocation at the time of Bloom because we had heard it made the adjustment to living in Paris an easier one. I certainly felt the program did this. I also built up a network of friends and found volunteer opportunities through the program.”
The three-day program costs 150F. Participants receive the “Bloom Where You're Planted” guidebook, which includes a directory of English-speaking shops and services.
“Bloom Where You’re Planted,” Oct 3, 10 &17, 9am to 4pm., the American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 40 62 05 00. Lunch is available for 40F per day and child care is provided until 3:30pm for a fee of 75F per day. Pre-registration requested.





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Steve James © Reagan Bradshaw		community calendar by Lisa Cheng English Speaking Paris Music US singer/songwriter Josh Karson and Mark Crossley perform original folk pop with a blues and soul twist. Sept 7, 8:30pm, Paris Aller Retour, 25 rue de Turenne, 4e, M° St-Paul, tel: 01 40 27 03 82 Steve James Austin Texas’ prime exponent of acoustic roots and blues music. Sept 17 & 18, 8pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102 quai de Jemmapes, 10e, tel: 01 53 19 98 88, 120F/100F The American Church in Paris presents a free atelier concert series. Sept 10: Inge Wessels, Wendy Allin, Mariko Inoué and Ellison Arttison Sept 17: Aviva Timonier and Yanis Descroc perform “Stabat Mater” by Pergolese and Bach’s “Cantate Nº 51.” Sept 24: Saxophonists Nicolas Prost, Anne Lecapelain and Jean-Yves Chevalier interpret works by Zelenka, Bruch and Poulenc with pianist Laurent Wagschal. 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, tel: 01 40 62 05 00, free On Stage Professional anglophone actors belonging to the Brava Production company perform weekly Monday Night Play Readings in English at the Café de Flore. Mondays, 8:15pm, 172 bd St-Germain, 6e Announcements SOS HELP, an English-speaking crisis line in France seeks volunteers for listening and administratrive roles. Attend one of the recruitement meetings on Oct 3, 11 or 17, 6:30pm at The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 7e, tel: 01 47 23 80 80 Discussion Groups Metaphysical Café A meeting of minds to discuss spiritual topics in English. Sept 7, 7pm, Le François Coppée, 1 bd du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51 The American Church movie discussion groups tackles the latest releases of two top directors: Stephen Frears’ “High Fidelity,” starring John Cusak, and Joel (+ Ethan) Coen’s “O Brother Where Art Thou?” See one or both on your own, then join the group for discussion. Sept 14, 7:30pm, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides Support Groups ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families), a 12-step group, offers support for people dealing with negative feelings from the past. Meetings, Fri 7-8:30pm starting Sept, Eglise Réformée du Saint-Esprit, 5 rue de Roquépine, 8e, Mº Saint Augustin The American Cathedral Counseling Center sponsors a free drop-in clinic the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 23 av Georges V, 8e, tel: 01 47 23 61 13 FACTS (Free AIDS Counseling Treatment and Support) holds regular support groups at its offices at 190 bd de Charonne, 20e, M° Phillippe Auguste, tel: 01 44 93 16 32 The Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Junior Service League of Paris now has three groups, one in French and two in English. One English-speaking group is for individuals dealing with a new diagnosis, treatment and its aftermath. The second group is for those looking to explore other issues as well as cancer. Info: 01 47 20 00 03 Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking meetings in Paris every day, tel: 01 46 34 59 65 Blooming in Paris New to Paris? The Bloom Where You’re Planted orientation program can help you adjust to your new lifestyle. Now, in its 30th year, the Bloom project is sponsored by the Women of the American Church. Its aim is to make your transition to Paris an easier one by providing information and practical advice on a wide range of topics. Subjects covered during the three-day seminar include legal, medical and educational matters, along with information about travel, fitness and fashion. Representatives from various organizations and schools will also be available to answer questions. One of last year’s participants noted, “We co-ordinated our relocation at the time of Bloom because we had heard it made the adjustment to living in Paris an easier one. I certainly felt the program did this. I also built up a network of friends and found volunteer opportunities through the program.” The three-day program costs 150F. Participants receive the “Bloom Where You're Planted” guidebook, which includes a directory of English-speaking shops and services. “Bloom Where You’re Planted,” Oct 3, 10 &17, 9am to 4pm., the American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 40 62 05 00. Lunch is available for 40F per day and child care is provided until 3:30pm for a fee of 75F per day. Pre-registration requested.


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