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SUMMARY:Groupe de Lecture - 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Meeting on the first Thursday of each month\, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm\, participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language. June’s meeting is on the 2nd and takes place back at its summer location at the Burnham Library in Bridgewater (see address below). \nThere’s still time to join in reading “Le grand Coeur” by Jean Christophe Rufin. Based on a true story\, it’s about the fascinating life of Jacques Coeur\, an entrepreneur of humble origins who rose to become an advisor to King Charles VII of France. \nOrder your copy at Amazon\, with prices beginning at $9.08\, plus shipping. There are also used copies available that are slightly cheaper. You can find the book at this link. Once there\, click on your choice of Used or New under the heading of Mass Market Paperback:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Grand-Coeur-French-Jean-Christophe-Rufin/dp/2070456153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1453482975&sr=1-1&keywords=Le+Grand+Coeur+Jean+Christophe+Rufin\n\nIf you would like help in ordering the book\, please let Amanda know asap at lecture@afnwct.org  and she will be happy to oblige.\n\nAFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others. \nQuestions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org \n 
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/groupe-de-lecture-630pm-4/
LOCATION:Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, 62 Main St S. (Route 133)\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Matinée Littéraire @ 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Together\, reading aloud and discussing the text\, this group meets twice a month on Saturdays (replacing Cafe Conversation). This summer’s novel will be: \nLe Chapeau de Mitterrand by Antoine Laurain\n \n\nDaniel Mercier dîne seul dans une fameuse brasserie parisienne quand – il n‘en croit pas ses yeux – un illustre convive s’installe à la table voisine: François Mitterrand. Son repas achevé\, le Président oublie son chapeau\, que Daniel décide de s’approprier en souvenir. Tel un talisman\, le feutre noir ne tarde pas à transformer sa vie. Daniel aurait-il percé le mystère du pouvoir supreme? Hélas\, il perd à son tour le précieux couvre-chef qui poursuit de tête en tête sa promenade savoureuse\, boulversant le destin de personnages pittoresques et brossant\, sous la forme d’une fable\, un tableau de la France des années quatre-vingt\n\nAnd what a beautiful setting for reading French literature!  There is a parking lot near the Center’s entrance.  One can park there and follow a short path to the Red Barn.  Those who find walking difficult  will be transported to the site by car. \nThe group’s meeting location is in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT 06488 Audubon tel: 203-264-5098.  (See Google map below.) \nSaturday Summer Meeting Dates: \nJune 4 and 18; July 2 and 16; August 6 and 20.\nThis book is available on Amazon – be sure to log on and shop at smile.amazon.com  and select the Alliance Francaise of Northwestern Connecticut as your charity of choice to receive .5% of all eligible purchases. \nIf you prefer\, Chairperson\, Kathryn MacCullough\, will be ordering from the Yale University Book Store the French version for $10.95 \nPlease send an email to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org to be added to the participation list and/or to order a copy of the book. Checks made payable to AFNWCT may be mailed to our Southbury AF Center: 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 by May 7. \nThis event is free to AFNWCT members and has a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. \nOther questions can be directed to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/matinee-litteraire-10-am-5/
LOCATION:Audubon Center\,  185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
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SUMMARY:Matinée Littéraire @ 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Together\, reading aloud and discussing the text\, this group meets twice a month on Saturdays (replacing Cafe Conversation). This summer’s novel will be: \nLe Chapeau de Mitterrand by Antoine Laurain\n \n\nDaniel Mercier dîne seul dans une fameuse brasserie parisienne quand – il n‘en croit pas ses yeux – un illustre convive s’installe à la table voisine: François Mitterrand. Son repas achevé\, le Président oublie son chapeau\, que Daniel décide de s’approprier en souvenir. Tel un talisman\, le feutre noir ne tarde pas à transformer sa vie. Daniel aurait-il percé le mystère du pouvoir supreme? Hélas\, il perd à son tour le précieux couvre-chef qui poursuit de tête en tête sa promenade savoureuse\, boulversant le destin de personnages pittoresques et brossant\, sous la forme d’une fable\, un tableau de la France des années quatre-vingt\n\nAnd what a beautiful setting for reading French literature!  There is a parking lot near the Center’s entrance.  One can park there and follow a short path to the Red Barn.  Those who find walking difficult  will be transported to the site by car. \nThe group’s meeting location is in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River\, 185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT 06488 Audubon tel: 203-264-5098.  (See Google map below.) \nNext Saturday Summer Meeting Dates:  July 2 and 16; August 6 and 20. \nThis book is available on Amazon – be sure to log on and shop at smile.amazon.com  and select the Alliance Francaise of Northwestern Connecticut as your charity of choice to receive .5% of all eligible purchases. \nIf you prefer\, Chairperson\, Kathryn MacCullough\, will be ordering from the Yale University Book Store the French version for $10.95 \nPlease send an email to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org to be added to the participation list and/or to order a copy of the book. Checks made payable to AFNWCT may be mailed to our Southbury AF Center: 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 by May 7. \nThis event is free to AFNWCT members and has a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. \nOther questions can be directed to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org
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LOCATION:Audubon Center\,  185 East Flat Hill Road\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
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