Danielle Morin
A retired teacher, she dedicated many years to the education of young children at the primary level. For the past two years, with her friend Nawal, she volunteered at the French-language schools in the North and Grands-Vents regions, where students participated in the knitted square blanket project of the "Sharing Our Cultures" program.
On November 19, she is offering a workshop to learn how to create a Tawashi, a Japanese washcloth made from used fabrics, remarkable for its ingenious folding.

Marie-Estelle Joos-Brehamet
She joined the ACFSJ team almost a year ago as a programming coordinator. Curious and a traveler at heart, she has a strong interest in art in all its forms: painting, photography, architecture and cinema, and sometimes even steps behind the camera.
She is also the featured artist in the film being screened on November 13th. During this late afternoon, she is offering a creative workshop: making candles, perfect for autumn and winter evenings.

Clare Wilcox
Clare spends her best moments turning her compost bin, removing and drying seaweed, or harvesting berries, fruits, and leaves that are found all around us, either with friends or with her dog Kipper (who also loves to eat berries).

Louis-Christophe Villeneuve
Louis-Christophe Villeneuve has been the general manager of ACFSJ since July 2022.
Outside of his work, this nature lover maintains a large garden with his family. This Monday, November 24th, he invites you to a workshop to teach you canning and lacto-fermentation preservation techniques.

Meleny Otis
Teacher, educator, entrepreneur, and nutrition student, Méleny loves learning and sharing through cooking. She believes that cooking workshops are a valuable intergenerational learning tool, fostering not only academic skills but also essential life skills, including teamwork and healthy eating habits.

Nawal Krouchan
A dynamic and indispensable member of the Francophone community, Nawal settled in Saint-Jean five years ago, after several years in Montreal where she worked as a nurse. Always smiling and ready for new adventures, she actively participates in community life. On November 19, she joined Danielle to lead the Tawashi washcloth making workshop.

Candle making
Day : Thursday, November 13, 5:30 p.m.
Place :(Conference Rooms 109 and 110) Grands-Vents Community Service Centre, 65 Ridge Road, Saint John, NL A1B 4P5

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Film screening: Book Club: The next chapter
 Day : Thursday, November 13th at 5:30 PM
Place : Grands-Vents Community Centre Theatre, 65 Ridge Road, Saint John (TNL) A1B 4P5
Realization : Bill Holderman
Year : 2023
Main distribution: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen
Summary :
In this sequel full of humor and emotion, the four inseparable friends from the book club embark on an unforgettable trip to Italy to celebrate a wedding and turn a new page in their lives.

Click here to watch the trailer
FREE ENTRANCE 

Film screening with the Saturday Club – Paddington in Peru
Day : Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.
Place : Grands-Vents Community Centre Theatre, 65 Ridge Road, Saint John (TNL) A1B 4P5
Realization : Dougal Wilson
Year : 2025
Summary : In this highly anticipated third installment, Paddington returns to his native Peru to reunite with Aunt Lucy and discover his origins.
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Hiking
Day : Saturday, November 15, 2 p.m.
Place : Pippy Park, Saint John (TNL)
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Workshop on creating fabric and beeswax lids and tawashi sponges

Day : Wednesday, November 19, 6 p.m.
Place : YSC des Grands-Vents, 65 Ridge Road, St. Jean (TNL) A1B 4P5
Click here to register: Workshop on creating fabric and beeswax lids and tawashi sponges

Discovering a French-speaking country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Day : Saturday, November 22, 5 p.m.
Place : Grands-Vents Community Centre Theatre, 65 Ridge Road, Saint John (TNL) A1B 4P5

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Trivia
Day : Friday, November 28, 6 p.m.
Place : Quidi Vidi, 50 Quidi Vidi RdSt. John (TNL)
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Writing workshop with Maude Sonier
Day : Friday, November 28, 6 p.m.
Place : YSC des Grands-Vents, 65 Ridge Road, St. Jean (TNL) A1B 4P5
Participate in an inspiring writing workshop led by Maude Sonier.
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Adrian House – Double bill with Maude Sonier
Day : Saturday, November 29, 2025, 7 p.m.
Place : Grands-Vents School and Community Centre Theatre,
65 Ridge Road, St. Jean (NL) A1B 4P5, Canada
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