la Fête de la Chandeleur, Sunday, Feb. 15

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The Alliance Francaise of Northwestern CT (AFNWCT) will celebrate “la Fête de la Chandeleur” on Sunday February 15 at 3:00 pm in the Bridgewater home of one of their members. Also called Crêpe Day, Chandeleur is a French holiday during which people traditionally eat crêpes and drink cidre (not to be confused with American apple cider; this beverage is only for people over 21!).

Though Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, it actually stems from pagan traditions. While some say Chandeleur celebrates the return of sunny days (crêpes symbolize the sun), others say that making crêpes using flour left over from the harvest ensures prosperity in the coming year.

crepeParticipants will have an opportunity to try their luck with the Chandeleur coin ritual: if you can successfully flip a crêpe while holding a “Louis d’or” (or coin) in your other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial problems.

The deadline for RSVPs has elapsed.  If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please call 203-707-0710 and leave your name, telephone number and an email address.

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Holiday Reception, Merci et Bravo!

MERCI et BRAVO!

More than 40 members and friends attended our Holiday Reception December 13 at our AF Center. The food was prepared by our members and was delicious.

We also want to thank our fantastic  student volunteers Carly, Claire, Heidi, Sophie and Walter from the Pomperaug High School French Honor’s Society. They helped greet our guests, take their coats and serve throughout the night. Those who were there were very impressed with their professionalism and smiling faces.

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Holiday Reception Announcement

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Our Holiday Reception will be held on Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 pm at our new AF Center located One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301 in Southbury.  The evening’s menu includes various “tapas-styled” appetizers, fruit delicacies, chocolates, the French Bûche de Noël, wine and beverages.

The price is only $18 for members ($25 for others) and includes a surprise end-of-year gift!  To reserve, payment must be received by December 9.  Mail checks to AFNWCT or pay by credit card (NEW!!) on line at www.afnwct.org.

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Pétanque

Dimanche, le 26 octobre à partir de midi venez jouer ce jeu qui ressemble au jeu italien de Bocce mais qui se joue avec les Boules en acier inox. Ce n’est pas nécessaire de savoir jouer, on vous apprendra. boules-sur-terreUn déjeuner léger sera servi. Amenez pulls ou vestes pour le temps frais car nous serons dehors pour tout.

Prix Membre $10; $20 Prix des autres.

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Soirée de Rentrée, September 27th

A special MERCI BEAUCOUP goes to John Lamb and Lawrence Tuchmann for hosting once again a beautiful Soirée de Rentrée September 27th. More than 40 people attended and everyone enjoyed the delicious food, beverages and lively conversations (often in French).

We also thank the family members of our hosts who helped with the preparations as well as our Hospitality Chairwoman, Nancy Callahan.

It was a lovely start to our year !

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Fête Du Quatorze Juillet

Once again we thank Micheline Baker for graciously hosting our Bastille Day party. The Board presented out-going president, Marcella Jackson with an engraved gold necklace to thank her for her 22 years of service; several of the children found the pool warm enough to swim in. Cynthia McCorkindale sang French songs and entertained us on her keyboard. After a buffet dinner, several members played Petanque while others gathered with sparklers to sing La Marseillaise.

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