Pot Luck Lunch With Live Music
Thursday October 1, 2026 12:30-3:30pm
Villa la Rose des Vents, 120 Boulevard du Président Kennedy, 06130 Grasse
A beautiful venue awaits you above Grasse with spectacular views across the rolling landscape to the Bay of Cannes. New member and professional singer Suzi Jameson is kindly inviting you into her home to enjoy lunch and live music. Here is her personal invitation:
"A warm welcome awaits you for a Pot Luck Luncheon on October 1st, 2026 at my home. Share your favorite dish, enjoy wonderful company and beautiful views, and let me end the afternoon with a few songs at the piano."
There is ample free parking across the road from her gate or along the orange wall that edges her property.Carpooling is recommended, where possible, organized between members themselves. Access: As there are several steps this is sadly not an event for reduced mobility members.
Free event for IWCR members
This event is members only and is subsidised by IWCR
*Closing date for registration is September 24, 2026
(Registration not fully paid by closing date will be cancelled and a person on the waiting list will be offered your place. Registration cancelled AFTER the closing date will not be refunded.)
If you need more info, please contact:Suzie Quinn-Hallsuziequinnhall.director@iwcr.org
Lilette et Gilbert Valentin Art Exhibit
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:30am-11:30am
Espace Culturel Lympia , 2 Quai Entrecasteaux, 06300, Nice
This is the first major retrospective exhibition of Lilette (1925-2006) and Gilbert Valentin (1928-2000). Including studio pottery, sculpture, painting and drawing, the exhibition showcases the expansive nature of the Valentins’ artistic practice and includes artworks, film and documentary photography. In 1950, The Valentins moved to Vallauris and made their home, studio and gallery in an old factory that they baptized “Les Archanges ”. Their 5 children grew up at Les Archanges, which became a creative hub for poets, artists and musicians including Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso and Jacques Prévert. Aurelie will introduce us to the exhibition, her parents' practice and their legacy. This event does not include lunch, but there are a number of restaurants at the port that members can contact for a reservation or chance a walk-in on the day.
Parking nearby is limited, carpooling is highly encouraged. The gallery is fully accessible with lifts and handicap toilets.
Ticket €5 members only event
*Closing date for registration is October 6, 2026
If you need more info, please contact: Sara BAYHANsarab.director@iwcr.org
A Humanitarian Voyage to Ukraine Lorna tells us her story
Tuesday November 10, 2026 10:30am-2:30pm
Hotel Ambassadeurs, 50-52 Chemin des Sables, 06160 Juan Les Pins
Lorna Hawthorne, a school friend of mine, tells you about this humanitarian voyage and the dangers. The Speaker event is followed by lunch in the Hotel.
Lorna's own words: "Why would I be driving an ambulance - to take to Ukraine of course! A big birthday made me wonder how to celebrate, and what better way? Having Ukrainian friends and colleagues has made this war more personal so I decided to do something practical to help".
Medical Life Lines Ukraine buy ambulances that are equipped and still functional but have been financially written off in the UK. We overhaul them and ensure they are in good working order. Filled with medical equipment and supplies, they are driven across the Poland-Ukraine border by volunteers.
Lunch is a set Menu: 2 Courses, Entree + Plat + Coffee Gourmande.
Ticket €40 for IWCR members
*Closing date for registration is November 3, 2026
If you need more info, please contact: Suzie QUINN-HALL 0687961764 suziequinnhall.director@iwcr.org
* Car pooling should be organised between Members themselves. You will find the Members attending listed under Registrants on this Event publicity.
The Grange - 815 chemin des Gourettes 06370 Mouans-Sartoux
