English Editorial

First some sad news.  Our treasurer, Jacky Lecointre lost his wife after she suffered a long illness.  I am sure all members will join me in offering our heartfelt sympathy. Jacky feels that a continued participation in the running of the ARM is the best way of dealing with his bereavement.

On a brighter note, all those who took to the slopes this winter will surely agree that this must rank as one of the best seasons ever.  Morzine-Avoriaz continues to invest in its annual improvements on the slopes.  A major investment has been in a new high tech lift, one of only six in the world which is replacing the old cable car at Les Prodains.  The lift will have twelve cabins each carrying 35 passengers. 

As usual the main Christmas event was the very successful Dinner that took place at the restaurant “La Chaumiere” at Montriond on 27th of December.

Let us hope that this summer will be every bit as good as the winter season has proved to be.  I look forward to meeting new English speaking members at our numerous summer activities.

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The ARM programme of summer activities ...

You will see from this programme that we are continuing with our usual activities during July and August 2013.

• Every Tuesday from 9th July to 20th August: "Promenons-nous ensemble " - family rambles. Meet at the Tennis Club House at 8:30 am.
• Every Thusday from 11th July to 22nd August (excluding 15th August anticipated change to 14 august): Bridge and Scrabble tournaments - 8:30pm - proposed venue is a room on the first floor of the Library. Open to all.
• Thursays 25th July, 1st August, Wednsday 14th August "Marchons d'un bon pas" - rambles for experienced walkers. Meet at 7 am at the Tennis Club House.
• New in 2013: "Friday rambe" Friday 12th July to 16th August. Meet at 8 am at Tennis Club House.

Golf 

• Friday, 19th Juky : a friendly 9 hole golf competition. Meet at 9:00 am at Avoriaz Golf Course (Click to display registration form)
• Friday, 26th July: putting competition. For further details please consult the ARM notice board in the Tourist Office. Open to all.
• Friday, 16th August; a friendly 9 hole golf competition. Meet at 9:00 am at Avoriaz Golf Course (Click to display registration form). After competition there will be lunch at 12:30.

Monday, 5th August: Annual General Meeting of the ARM at 4:30pm at Palais des Sports. Presentations by the Mayor and municipal officials and officials from the Tourist Office (Click to display agenda). The Meeting will close with a friendly drink. The ARM welcomes new members for an introductory meeting at 3:30pm. 

The traditional ARM Concert will take place on Tuesday, 6th August in Morzine Church at 9 pm. Open to all.

The Doubles Tennis Tournament will take place from Tuesday, 6th August to Friday, 9th August (Click to display the Entry Form). Awards will be presented after the finals on 9th August at 6 pm. A barbeque for ARM members and friends will follow at 7:30pm.

Two cultural outings are offered by Monique Trimphe on Wednesday, 24th July (Salomon Foundation displays Marc Desgrandchamps) and 7th August (Gianadda Foundation in Martigny : Modigliani and School of Paris)

Jean-Marie Grandhomme organizes the traditional summer meals (Click to display the Registration form):

• On Monday, 12th August there will be a dinner at the restaurant "Le Cret".
• On Monday, 19th August there will be lunch at "Fréterolles" above Les Mines D'Or.

We regret that the Dance Training Course organized by Muriel and Guy has had to be cancelled this year due to personal reasons but it is hoped they can be included in next year's programme.

We are always looking for new areas of activity. If you have a particular interest that you feel might be of general interest to ARM members please let us know.

Since last season Morzine, at ARM's request, has provided an appropriate venue for pétanque tournaments. So we are looking for one or more members to undertake the organization of this activity.

The walks for ARM members take place on Tuesdays, Thurdays and Fridays. The choice of the destination is mainly dictated by the weather. It will be decided early in the week and posted in the Tourist Office.

Please do not hesitate to consult the ARM regular board display in the Tourist Office for the latst information on our activities.