Photo : Médiathèque James Baldwin
Sign & Game Café in LSF - For Seniors and Everyone
Step inside a space where communication goes beyond spoken language and connection happens through signs and shared stories. This gathering bridges the gap between seniors, the deaf community, and everyone in between for an afternoon of warmth, inclusivity, and real human interaction.
Maison des Réfugiés (Paris 19th)
About
The Café Signes & Jeux invites you to the Maison des Réfugiés in the 19th arrondissement for a series of inclusive social gatherings. Designed for adults aged 18 and over, this event brings together seniors, deaf, hearing, and refugee individuals to connect over a complimentary coffee or tea. Conducted in French Sign Language, these monthly meetings are perfect for those with an intermediate level of LSF who wish to practice and socialize. The event is completely free and requires no advance booking, making it an accessible space for everyone to meet, play, and exchange in a friendly environment.
Whether you are a senior or young, Deaf, hearing, or an exile, this meeting in LSF (French Sign Language) is the perfect opportunity to build connections, chat, and have a good time together over a complimentary coffee or tea.
Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for the 2026-2027 season, at la Maison des Réfugiés (located right in front of the James Baldwin Media Library / Deaf center). An event organized in partnership with Agir pour les Seniors Sourds Dépendants de France (ASSDF).
The following organizations are also welcome:
- Amicale des Sourds d’Asnières
- Amicale des Sourds de Bourg-la-Reine
- Amicale des Sourds de Saint-Jacques
- Étoile Sportive des Sourds de Vitry
- Personnes sourdes âgées Petits Frères des Pauvres
- Seniors Sourds de France ( SSF - FNSF)
For LSF learners, an intermediate level (A2/B1) is recommended to fully enjoy the exchanges.
A simple, warm, and accessible moment for all. Come as you are!
See you soon!
Our take on this event
Located at 10bis Rue Henri Ribière, the Maison des Réfugiés hosts the Café Signes & Jeux on the third Thursday of every month. Running from 14:00 to 17:00, these sessions offer a dedicated space for deaf and hearing participants, including seniors and exiles, to interact through games and conversation. Organized in collaboration with Agir pour les Seniors Sourds Dépendants de France, the initiative welcomes individuals as well as members from various deaf associations and social organizations. While open to everyone, a B1 or A2 level in French Sign Language is recommended to fully engage in the group dynamics.
The series runs throughout the 2026-2027 season, with the final gathering scheduled for June 24, 2027. There is no entrance fee, and refreshments are provided free of charge to all attendees. Situated near the James Baldwin Library, the venue is easy to access for anyone wishing to participate. Come as you are to enjoy these afternoons of communication and community building, occurring regularly until the end of the season.
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