Americans in Alsace (AIA) is the only organization in the Bas-Rhin area serving as a support system for North American families living here.  AIA is headquartered in and brings together over 80 families from the United States and Canada.

AIA is an all volunteer non profit organization.  Over the years AIA has expanded its activities to better acquaint members with each other and introduce them to local life.  Activities include:

·        A “Welcome Back from Summer” BBQ for returning and new members;

·        Active involvement with “Solidarity Day” with the support of the U.S.  Counsel General Frankie Reed;

·        A Halloween party for adults and children;

·        Thanksgiving Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings;

·        Christmas party complete with Santa Claus;

·        Coffee Morning once a month which features a guest speaker;

·        Easter celebration;

·        Play Group for young children; 

·        A monthly Book Club;

·        Various tours of the Alsace region;

·        Monthly dinner and lunches as a group 

·        Plus monthly adult and children’s activities throughout the year.

Annual membership dues are €35 for families.  These dues include a monthly newsletter “The Grapevine” which alerts members to AIA activities throughout the year;  and access to SmartGroups, an online forum for questions and information.