Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Litchfield area French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, June 16 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street in Morris (see Google Map below.) East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have covered the Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings.
To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

Parlons Francais! - Brookfield Discussion Group 2:00 pm
2016-06-28 14:00 - 15:30
Tuesday, June 28, the Alliance Française, in collaboration with The Brookfield Library will hold its monthly daytime French Discussion Group titled “Parlons Francais!” at the Brookfield Public Library from 2:00-3:30 pm. The daytime meetings will be in the downstairs community room and will be led by Colin Harrison.
This will be the final “Parlons Français!” event before the summer break and hopefully, resuming again in the fall.
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings.
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-06-29 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly French Discussion group Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will be Le Jour de l’AN. A short home family video will show us some interesting cultural traditions in preparation for the end-of-year holiday. Bring your own opinions, photos, articles or items about the subject to add to the discussion.
Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT students and members.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-07-06 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly French Discussion group Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will be Le Rap Français. A short article (in English) will introduce interesting cultural, historical or current event. Bring your opinions, photos, articles or items about the subject to add to the discussion.
Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-07-20 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly French Discussion group Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will be about the attack that occured on Thursday, July 14 in Nice, France. Bring your thoughts, opinions, articles or items about the subject to add to the discussion.
Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles.
All levels of French speaking abilities are welcome! This is your chance to practice your French in a safe and welcoming setting!
This program is free for AFNWCT members.
Call (203) 707-0710 with any questions.

Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Litchfield area French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, July 21 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) This month’s discussion will be focused on the vicious attack that took place in Nice on the 14th of July, 2016. To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have covered the Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Le Monde Francophone @ 12 noon
2016-08-03 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at À la Découverte du Monde Francophone French Discussion group this Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm.
Today’s discussion will revolve around L’Asie Francophone: Le Vietnam
Bring your own knowledge, photos, articles or items from or about that country to add to the discussion.
Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT members and students.
RSVP is kindly requested for new attendees by calling (203) 707-0710.

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-08-10 12:00 - 13:30
This will be our final Wednesday French Discussion meeting before our Summer Break. Bring your lunch and join us from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will be TBD. A short article (in French or English) will introduce interesting cultural, historical or current event. Bring your opinions, photos, articles or items about the subject to add to the discussion.
Spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles. All levels of French speaking abilities are welcome! This is your chance to practice your French in a safe and welcoming setting!
This program is free for AFNWCT members.
Call (203) 707-0710 with any questions.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-09-07 12:00 - 13:30
Our French Discussion Group resumes on Wednesday, September 7 from noon to 1:30 pm. Today’s discussion will focus around “La Rentrée.” Do you remember your first day of school? Did you ride a bus? Did you walk to school? How many times did you change schools? Remember that excitement or that fear you experienced? Share your photos, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. We request a $5 donation from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-09-14 12:00 - 13:30
This year, our French Discussion Group will now meet only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 pm. Exceptionally, today’s meeting will be held on September 14 but starting in October, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) shown on the 2nd Thursday of the month and we wil skip the 2nd Wednesday each month.
Today’s discussion will focus around L’artisanat du Pain à Grande Échelle. Using an article from France-Amerique, we’ll discuss the raw ingedients of Baguettes: butter, flour, etc. and other specialty breads and, in particular the newly opened Maison Kayser in New York. Share your photos, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710

Morris French Discussion Group - 6pm
2016-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Morris French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, September 15 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have featured le Ricard, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. This month’s discussion focus is TBD. To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-09-21 12:00 - 13:30
This year, our French Discussion Group will now meet only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion will focus around The French Spelling Reform. Using an article from France-Amerique, we’ll discuss the latest changes in the use of the circomflexe and the trait d’union. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*Starting in October, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) shown on the 2nd Thursday of the month – we will skip the 2nd Wednesday each month.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-10-05 12:00 - 13:30
This year, our French Discussion Group will now meet only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is TBD. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*Starting in October, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) shown on the 2nd Thursday of the month – There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday each month.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-10-19 12:00 - 13:30
This year, our French Discussion Group will now meet only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is TBD. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*Starting in October, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) on the 2nd Thursday of the month – There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Morris French Discussion Group - 6pm
2016-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Morris French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, October 20 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, this month’s discussion will be focused on “LES CALISSONS” – the delicious French candy made of a smooth, homogeneous paste of candied fruit and ground almonds topped with a thin layer of white icing (royal glaze).
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. This month’s discussion focus is TBD. To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-11-02 12:00 - 13:30
This year, our French Discussion Group will now meet only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm. Participants normally bring their lunch and chat en francais, then we discuss the “sujet du jour”.
Today’s discussion will be “L’Art de la Conversation française” – The art of conversation in French…. share your thoughts en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*Starting in October, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) on the 2nd Thursday of the month – There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-11-16 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm. Bring your lunch and chat en français then we begin often with an article to help discuss “le Sujet du Jour”…
Today’s discussion “LE FROMAGE” (Cheese). Share your ideas, thoughts and favorite cheese …

Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month however, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-3pm.

Morris French Discussion Group - 6pm
2016-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Morris French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, November 17 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have featured le Ricard, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. This month’s discussion focus is “Les Différences entre les Elections Présidentielles americaines et francaises.” Here are the articles: au-congres-une-prime-aux-etats-peu-peuples and election-presidentielle-en-france Please RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is TBD. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participat at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month however, there will be a French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-3pm.

Morris French Discussion Group - 6pm
2016-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Morris French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, December 15 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have featured le Ricard, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. This month’s discussion focus is “Bulles Americaines”, Camus and Gad Elmaleh… .
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-12-21 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is “Quels Vins Accompagnent Quels Plats?” Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710
*There will be no meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as our French Movie (Southbury Cine-Club) takes place on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-3pm.

Southbury French Discussion @ 12noon
2017-01-04 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is Holiday Traditions. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2017-01-18 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is “Les Rêves: et en particulaier Les Rêves de Chutes” – rêve ou cauchemar?” Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

Venue Change! Morris French Disc Group - 6pm
2017-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St, Litchfield, 06759, United States
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!!!! The Morris area French Discussion group will meet AT THE LITCHFIELD OLIVER WOLCOTT on Thursday, January 19 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have featured le Ricard, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. Due to the shorter time, this month’s discussion will be short and informal.

Our group will then move to listen to the special Author’s Talk at 7:00pm (see details below)
Looking for The Stranger:
Albert Camus & the Life of a Literary Classic
with Author Alice Kaplan
Click Here to Register
Albert Camus’s L’Etranger has been a best-seller for so long that we forget it was ever anything else. But literary classics are made, not born: though The Stranger was a book very few readers understood or appreciated when it was published in 1942, it became a household name – a regular on lists of the great books of the 20th century.
Alice Kaplan delved into publishers’ archives to uncover a key episode in L’Etranger’s career: the first translation of the French novel into English, in the United States and in England, four years after its publication in 1946, when the war in Europe had been over for only a year. This is a tale of two cities, involving an author, his publishers, his translator, and his readers and reviewers. Knowledge of French is welcome but absolutely not required!
Alice Kaplan, John M. Musser Professor of French at Yale University, is a specialist of 20th century France. She works at the intersection of literature and history, using a method that allies archivalresearch with textual analysis. A literary translator, Kaplan serves on the newly created advisory board of the National Book Foundation’s study of the state of translation in the United States. She is a former Guggenheim Fellow, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the French Légion d’Honneur as well the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History for The Collaborator and the Henry Adams Prize for The Interpreter.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
A Wine & Cheese Reception Will Follow
The Hickory Stick Bookshop will provide books for sale & signing.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.

Café Conversation - 10h30
2017-01-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2017-02-25 10:30 - 12:30
Café Conversation is a great way to practice, improve and/or help you feel more comfortable speaking French with friendly francophones and francophiles who enjoy speaking French in an informal setting. The group meets two Saturdays a month from 10:30 to 12:30 (be sure to check this calendar often). Have a cup of coffee and meet/greet fellow members for the first half hour or so with some small talk – en français (It’s all about practicing!) and then prepare to tackle the subject of the day.
An article in French (often with a side-by-side English translation) is read out loud en français by the participants to practice proper pronounciation and to check understanding of the French vocabulary and grammar. The article will then be used to spark the conversation.
All levels of French are welcome. AFNWCT members attend free and a $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
Those with a question, or if you wish to propose a certain topic or lead one of the discussions should contact Brigitte: cafe@afnwct.org
This group meets at the AF Center located at 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301 in Southbury. See map below.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12noon
2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is Les Animaux de la Forêt. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

French Discussion Group @12 noon
2017-02-15 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is “Le Coup de Foudre – existe-il?” Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

Morris Discussion Group Cancelled
2017-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
Due to illnesses and many conflicts with most of the regular participants, there will be no Morris French Discussion Group this month.
Join us next month – March 16 (the third Thursday).
Thank you for your understanding.

Parlons Français - Back to Basics
2017-02-22 14:00 - 15:30
The series Parlons Francais hosted by the Brookfield Library continues its next session. Designed for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.
