LEWISTON — The Franco-American Heritage Center has announced its offerings for the monthly La Rencontre luncheon, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7. The luncheon begins at 11:30, is $7, and happens in the Franco Center’s Heritage Hall at 46 Cedar St.

The lunch will be ziti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread and French puffed pastry and beverage. The featured entertainment will be a variety show, including the talents of Lorraine Giasson, Susan Rouleau, Simonne Paul, Edmond Gay, Nel Meservier and Barry Wood.

RSVPs can be made by calling Claudette at 786-6936 or the Franco Center at 783-1585.

Giasson joined the Just Us Entertainers several years ago and continues to thoroughly enjoy the experience of being a part of this musical family.

Rouleau is a Lewiston native of Franco American descent. She is bi-lingual, speaking and reading both French and English. Over the years sue has sung with several area church choirs and is currently a member of the Holy Family Parish Choir. She is also a member of the Just Us Entertainers.

Paul’s sense of humor and her jovial nature are a plus when it comes to telling stories and jokes.

Gay is facilities manager and food and beverage manager at the Franco-Center. Born and brought up in Switzerland, he will be reciting a few of his favorite poems.

Meservier encompasses a variety of musical styles. From his tenures with the legendary C’est si Bon, the Rhythm Lads and the Blazers, he has been recognized as a bandleader, musical director, singer and facile accompanist, all while maintaining a flair for performance and a respect for the music and the heritage that he celebrates.

Wood has been entertaining for the past 61 years. One of the highlights of his career was when he had the honor and privilege of playing with the great Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City five years ago.

The Franco Center presents La Rencontre as a way to reconnect with, entertain and enjoy our extended Franco-American family in the area. Meals and stories are shared, friends are reunited, and memories are made. All guests are welcome.

Each month offers a fully catered luncheon, followed by a performance, both of which change every month. The fun runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests are strongly encouraged to speak in French.