Calendar 2008-09

 

 

Saturday, October 4 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.  For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com .

 

Tuesday, October 7 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – Soirée Littéraire at the Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, Tel.: (860)354-6937.   We shall continue our reading of L’Élégance du Hérisson by Muriel Barbery.  For more information contact Évelyne at 860-355-1985 or at eacheson023@earthlink.net

 

 

Wednesday, October 8 (commencing at 5:30 p.m.)– The Alliance Française of Northwestern Connecticut is presenting a talk by Dr. John Merriman at the Emergency Services Building, 25 Quassuk Road, Woodbury.  Quassuk Road is located in the northern section of the village on Main Street, the last avenue just past the San Remo restaurant and the Garden Center.  The title of Dr. Merriman's talk is "The Suburbs of Paris" ("Au marges de la ville"), and will be delivered in French.  The images, language and realities of contemporary suburban Paris life will be examined.  Dr. Merriman is the Charles Seymour Professor of History at Yale University and lives part-time in the Ardeche region of France. He received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Michigan.  Dr. Merriman has taught at Yale University since 1983 and has had guest speaker engagements throughout the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Poland and France.  He has authored and edited numerous articles and volumes.  Prior to Dr. Merriman's talk, there will be a social get-together at 5:00 p.m.  Reservations may be made by contacting 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net. 

 

 

Saturday, October 18 (10:00 a.m. to noon) -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com .

 

 

Saturday, October 25 (commencing at 1:00 p.m. ) -- Cinémathèque et Conversation at the Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street Newtown, CT 06470, Tel: 203-426-4533.  N.B. The film will be in color with subtitles.  The members present  will decide which available film to view and discuss.  For more information contact 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net

 

 

 

Saturday, November 1 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com

 

 

Thursday, November 6 (cocktails 5 p.m., conference commencing at 5:30 p.m.) – Madame Cécile Cohen, Director of foreign language books at the Yale Bookstore discusses new French authors.  Woodbury Senior/Community Center, 265 Main Street South, Woodbury, CT 06798.   Reserve before November 1 at 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net .          

 

 

Thursday,  November 13 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – Soirée Littéraire at the Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, Tel.: (860)354-6937.   We shall begin our reading of Partir by Ben Jelloun.  To order a copy of the book for $14 contact Marcy at 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net .  For more information about Soirée Littéraire contact Évelyne at 860-355-1985 or  eacheson023@earthlink.net .

 

 

Saturday, November 15 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com  .

 

 

 

Saturday, November 22 (commencing at 8 p.m.) – An evening of Beaujolais, Cinema, and Conversation chez Norma et Tony, 30 Crestview Lane, Waterbury, CT 06708.   Reserve before November 15 by contacting Norma at 203-753-4758 or  normamachalani@comcast.net .

 

 

 

Thursday,  December 4 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – Soirée Littéraire at the Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, Tel.: (860)354-6937.   We shall continue reading Partir by Ben Jelloun.  To order a copy of the book for $14 contact Marcy at 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net .  For more information about Soirée Littéraire contact Évelyne at  860-355-1985 or  eacheson023@earthlink.net .

 

 

C:\Users\Marcy\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\CL618CR6\MCj04115840000[1].wmfSaturday, December 6 (11 :30 a.m. to 3 :30 p.m.) -- A Fête de Noël Canadian style with Josée Vachon at the Clubhouse, Watertown Old Farms Condo Association, 319 Thomaston Road Watertown, CT.  Members: $25.  Non-members: $30.  After a Canadian lunch, Josée Vachon will entertain with her wonderful songs.  Reserve before November 20 by sending a check payable to AFNWCT, Inc. to Alliance Française of Northwestern CT, Inc. ,  P.O. Box 31,  Woodbury, Connecticut 06798-0031.  For additional information call 203.263.4096 or email to afnwct@snet.net .

 

 

Saturday, December 20 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com

 

 

Saturday, January 3 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com .

 

 

C:\Users\Marcy\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7YEN0CZR\MCj04323690000[1].wmfSunday, January 4 (commencing 1:00 p.m.) -- FÊTE DES ROIS et JEUX DE SOCIÉTÉ chez Diane Morris, 873A Heritage Village, Southbury, CT 06488.  After sharing «la gallette » and other delicacies, the guests will play Bridge, Scabble, and other games.  Bring your favorite game as well as a dictionary.  Guests who don’t speak French are welcome.  If possible bring a “gallette” or a snack to share with others.  Reserve before December 30 by calling 203-262-1007 or emailing  drmwgm@webtv.com .

 

 

 

jeudi,  le 8 janvier (à partir de 6h30 du soir) – Soirées Littéraires à la bibliothèque de Bridgewater, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, Tél.: (860)354-6937.  Si vous aimez lire à haute voix et habitez la partie sud-ouest de Litchfield County (ou n’avez pas peur de faire un peu de route), on vous propose ce groupe.  Le 1er jeudi soir de chaque mois à la bibliothèque de Bridgewater,     Main St. South à 18h30 le 7 octobre et le 13 novembre (exceptionnellement), le 4 décembre, le 8 janvier et le 5 février.  On lira Partir de Ben Jelloun.   Venez même si vous n'avez pas le livre, on partagera ou l’on vous aidera à en trouver un exemplaire.  Si vous voulez plus de renseignements, contactez Évelyne 860-355-1985 ou eacheson023@earthlink.net .  Pour commander le livre au prix de $14, contacter Marcy 203-263-4096 ou afnwct@snet.net .

 

 

 

Saturday, January 17 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com . 

 

 

Sunday, January 18 (commencing at 2:00 p.m. ) -- Cinémathèque et Conversation  at the Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street Newtown, CT 06470, Tel: 203-426-4533.  N.B. The film will be in color with subtitles.  The members present  will decide which available film to view and discuss.  For more information contact 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net .

 

 

Thursday,  February 5 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – Soirée Littéraire at the Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, Tel.: (860)354-6937.   We shall continue reading Partir by Ben Jelloun.  For more information about Soirée Littéraire contact Évelyne at 860-355-1985 or eacheson023@earthlink.net .

 

 

 

Saturday, February 7 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com .

 

 

Sunday, February 15 (commencing at 2:00 p.m. ) -- Cinémathèque et Conversation  at the Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street Newtown, CT 06470, Tel: 203-426-4533.  N.B. The film will be in color with subtitles.  The members present  will decide which available film to view and discuss.  For more information contact 203-263-4096 or afnwct@snet.net

 

 

 

Saturday, February 21 (10:00 a.m. to noon)  -- Café Conversation.  Read contemporary and historic articles about French culture and enter into lively discussions in an informal atmosphere at the Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road Southbury CT.   For more information: 203-266-5588 or noelle.janatka@schaeffler.com .

 

 

 

Image:MardiGrasFlag.gifSunday, February 22 (commencing at 3 :00 p.m.) -- FÊTE DU MARDI GRAS et JEUX DE SOCIÉTÉ chez Evelyne et Strother Purdy, 34 Black Snake Lane , Bridgewater, CT 06752.  Dress in costume!  Enjoy yourself!  There will be interesting prizes for the best costumes!  There will be crêpes to eat and games to play: Bridge, Scrabble, etc.  Bring your favorite game as well as a dictionary.  Guests who don’t speak French are welcome.  Consider bringing a snack to share with others.  Reserve before February 15 by calling 860-355-1985 or emailing to eacheson023@earthlink.net .

 

 

 

 

 

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