The Centre culturel francophone de Geraldton mainly hosts activities and events organised by Le Club canadien français de Geraldton, incorporated in 1977, and by La
Joie de Vivre de Geraldton, a club for francophone seniors created in 1987. Together, they have around 300 members.
Contact: Robert Gélineault
Phone: (807) 854-1170
Cleaning and disinfection of the room, tables, bathrooms and floor is included in the above prices.
Access to games (Pool and bean toss) : $10
Sound system : $25
Please note that the person or organization renting the room:
1. a) is responsible for any damage to the rooms or the equipment
Contact: Robert Gélineault
Phone: (807) 854-1170
Room rental
The Centre's rooms are available to any individual, organization or business that wishes to rent them. The Centre can accommodate many different kinds of activities and events: wedding receptions, baby showers, business meetings, workshops, dances, etc.
Room Rental Price List 2023
Main Hall | Downstairs Room | Kitchen Minimum Use | Kitchen Complete Use | |
Day Meeting | 175.00$ | 100.00$ | 75.00$ | 150.00$ |
Evening Meeting | 120.00$ | 100.00$ | 75.00$ | 150.00$ |
Special Events | 350.00$ | 150.00$ | 75.00$ | 150.00$ |
20.00$ DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS
Cleaning and disinfection of the room, tables, bathrooms and floor is included in the above prices.
Access to games (Pool and bean toss) : $10
Sound system : $25
Please note that the person or organization renting the room:
1. a) is responsible for any damage to the rooms or the equipment
b) is responsible for emptying the garbage cans and depositing them in the outside dumpster at the front
of the building
2. must obtain the appropriate permit if alcohol is to be served
*** Key not returned : $150
*** The prices can change without prior notice.
*** Key not returned : $150
*** The prices can change without prior notice.
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| The main room |
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| The downstairs room |
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| The kitchen |
Le Club canadien français de Geraldton
The Club organizes activities in French for people of all ages, like the "sugar shack" in March, the Canada Day brunch, a Christmas party for the kids and many more.
There are also Euchre games on weekends at 7 pm on Saturdays from September to the end of June.
Membership
Anyone who wants to promote the Club's objectives can become a member. The member card cost $5 annually. You can contact Anne-Marie Gélineault at (807) 854-0189 for more details.
The Club canadien français operates a French Resource Centre, with a large selection of French books, magazines, DVDs and CDs that can be borrowed for free by Club members.
Monday to Wednesday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Resource Centre inventory
For more info about the resource centre : (807) 854-1170
Coordinator : Lucille Dumais
General contact: Pauline Violette
Email: a-m_gelineault@hotmail.com
Email: a-m_gelineault@hotmail.com
La Joie de Vivre de Geraldton
The group does a lot of crafts, especially weaving, which is facilitated by a dedicated weaving room equipped with 7 looms. Their products include tablecloths, placemats, tea towels, dishtowels, and blankets.
Membership
Anyone who speaks French and is 50 or older can become a full fledged member by paying an annual fee. They have the right to vote during meetings and to siege on the board.
French speakers between 45 and 49 years old can become associate members. They can attend the meeting and share their ideas, but they cannot vote or get elected to the board.
Book
Cost: $15 (+$5 if postage is necessary)
Email : moniqueperr@gmail.com
Contact: Claudette Pelletier
Email: lajoiedevivre1178@gmail.com
A brief history
Le Centre culturel francophone de Geraldton was incorporated in 1991.
This structure was originally known asRoy Barker's potato barn, some even calling it the potato shed. After Roy Barker passed away in the mid 70s, his wife sold the building to a French club organization in the early 80s. The entire building was then remodelled on two floors of 2700 square feet each including four bathrooms, storage areas, a 500-square-foot kitchen, a 1500-square-foot clubhouse, a 300-square-foot resource centre, a 300-square-foot office, a 700-square-foot weaving room and a 1700-square-foot banquet hall. The building address was changed to 299 East St. and is presently owned, operated and maintained by Le Centre culturel francophone de Geraldton.
