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SUMMARY:(Postponed until Spring) Return to The Loire Valley - a photo presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual photographic trip to France on Sunday\, November 14th\, at 2pm from Hank Meirowitz. \nHank will present his photographic trip to the beautiful Loire Valley\, its castles and Gardens at the AF Center.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/return-to-the-loire-valley-a-photo-presentation/
LOCATION:AF Center\, One Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T221319Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Berthe Morisot
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 2pm April 17th\, via ZOOM\, for a presentation from Mike Norris on the Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. \n*The link to this event will be sent out via email to members in advance.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/lecture-berthe-morisot/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20190316T224943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T192006Z
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SUMMARY:Fete de La Musique
DESCRIPTION:Our own Radio-Nostalgie! \nAnne Quinson and Gilles Rousseau have been preparing a selection of their favorite songs from France and Canada. This will be the first installment and will cover the 1950s and 60s for France\, and the 50s to 70s for Canada. \nA nostalgic evening listening to music favorites from France and French Canada is planned. Anne Quinson will share French music from 1950’s and 1960’s France and Gilles Rousseau will share music from 1950’s to 1970’s Quebec.  Lyrics and in some cases the translations will be provided. Come join us for an evening of musical enjoyment and song. \n*Please note the event is now being held at the residence of Evelyne and Strother Purdy in Bridgewater from 7 to 9pm. The event is BYOB and desserts will be provided.  RSVP by May 8th is required by calling the AF at 203-707-0710\, or by return email. \nIndicate when you RSVP if carpooling is needed.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/fete-de-la-musique/
LOCATION:Purdy Residence\, 34 Black Snake Lane\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06752-1531\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T140000
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SUMMARY:Provence Photography Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 31st\, at 2pm the Alliance will again welcome Photographer Hank Meirowitz to the Center. He will share his visit to Provence through his photos of the South of France. Break the winter blues and come and view the beauty of the lavender fields and Roman ruins.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/provence-photography-exhibit/
LOCATION:AF Center\, One Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20190105T231946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T214823Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Program Committee in welcoming author and journalist Marcia DeSanctis to the Alliance Center to share with us her book “100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go“. \nJoin us on Saturday\, February 23rd at 2PM at the Alliance Center\, 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, in Southbury\, off Depot Hill Road. \nMs DeSanctis book is a New York Times Travel Best Seller and is composed of essays\, stories and advice about where to go in France and why. She also includes her reflections on some of the great French Women in history\, such as Joan of Arc\, Catherine de Medici\, Edith Piaf\, Amélie and Carla Bruni.  Her stories come from her years of living and working in Paris and her recent trips. \nMs DeSanctis has won 5 Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers\, including one for Travel Journalist of the year\, for her essays from Rwanda\, France\, Russia\, Morocco and Haiti. She is a contributor to many magazines and has been a broadcast news producer. \nPlease reserve your place to hear Ms. DeSanctis by calling 203-707-0710 or by emailing the Alliance at afnwct@afnwct.org.  Seating is limited for 100 Places in France so please reserve early.  Copies of her book will be available for purchase.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/presentation-100-places-in-france-every-woman-should-go/
LOCATION:AF Center\, One Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T140000
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CREATED:20190107T205451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T210824Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation on Cezanne
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Mike Norris of Arm Chair Tours. \nMike has already delighted us with talks on Van Gogh and Seurat.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/presentation-on-cezanne/
LOCATION:AF Center\, One Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T110000
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SUMMARY:AFNWCT Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will begin at 11 AM at the AF Center\, followed by lunch\, and then we will have a presentation by Francoise Lampe\, who will speak on “How to Discover One’s French And French Canadian Ancestry.” \nRSVP by phone at: 203-707-0710.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/afnwct-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Annual Meeting,Lunch,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T154500
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20180216T224753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T210337Z
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SUMMARY:"How The French Saved America"
DESCRIPTION:Americans today have a love/hate relationship with France\, but in this illuminating new history\, Tom Shachtman shows that without France\, there might not be a United States of America. How The French Saved America is about French aid to the Americans during the American Revolution. \nThis narrative history vividly captures the individual characters of our European brothers\, their battlefield and diplomatic bonds and clashes with Americans\, and the monumental role they played in America’s fight for independence and democracy. \nFor more information on Tom\, visit http://www.tomshachtman.com \nFree and open to the public. Registration is requested\, please call: 203-707-0710 \n 
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/how-the-french-saved-america/
LOCATION:Southbury Public Library\, 100 Poverty Rd.\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20180301T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T211118Z
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibit by Hank Meirowitz
DESCRIPTION:“My trip to Provence and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley”\, by photographer Hank Meirowitz. \nChateau de Chenonceaux\, dans la Vallee de la Loire \nMr. Meirowitz will share his love of France through his photography. If you didn’t have a chance to visit his exhibit at the Southbury Library then join us for more photos of other trips taken in “la belle France”.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/photography-exhibit-by-hank-meirowitz/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20171214T210217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T163615Z
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SUMMARY:Que Seurat\, Seurat...
DESCRIPTION:A Parisian who knew Normandy\, Georges Seurat created unforgettable scenes of everyday French life\, using the latest scientific vision research of his time\, including Pointillism\, a technique of placing daubs of paint close together. “A Sunday on the La Grande Jatte” is the best known example of his work. This presentation is by Michael Norris\, of Armchair Art Tours. \nLight refreshments will be served following the presentation. \nSuggested donation of $5. \nReservations are requested\, as seating is limited. \nCall 203-707-0710 to RSVP. \n*AF Center – 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/que-seurat-seurat/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T140000
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CREATED:20171020T185358Z
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SUMMARY:Summering in The Loire Valley: A Presentation by Jini Vail
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 12th @ 2pm\, Jini Jones Vail\, author of “Rochambeau: Washington’s Ideal Lieutenant”\, will be doing a presentation in English on her new book (still in edit) “Summering in the Loire Valley”.  Jini invites you for a private tour of the Chateau du Marechal de Rochambeau\, with an unexpected slant.  Rusty Dyer\, filmmaker\, provides a glimpse of a noble family home\, while Jini focuses on the provenance and ensuing 234 year junket of the twin gouaches. The mysterious trail of the pair of paintings begins in the 1780’s\, with the final battle of the American Revolution. \nJini will be available afterwards to answer questions. You find out more about Jini at her website: Jinivail.com\, and more about Rusty at dididyer.com.  Donations will be appreciated.  Because there is limited seating\, we are requesting you RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 or e-mail to afnwct@afnwct.org by November 5th.  This event will be held at the AF Center located at 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/summering-in-the-loire-valley-a-presentation-by-jini-vail/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T160000
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CREATED:20161207T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T175327Z
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SUMMARY:Go\, Van Gogh! - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Go\, Van Gogh will be presented by Michael Norris of Armchair Art Tours*. Mr. Norris received his BA in classics from the University of California at San Diego and his MA in classics and Ph.D. in art history at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He spent twenty years at the Cloisters Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and has lectured on trips all over the world. He lives in Teaneck\, New Jersey. \nPastor and painter Vincent van Gogh produced more than 2\,000 works of art in his last decade. Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo that\, as he had no children\, he viewed his paintings as his progeny. We’ll explore some of these “brilliant children\,” especially those of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nWine and cheese will be served following the presentation. A suggested donation of $5 will go towards this and future educational and cultural programs. \nRSVP: Seating is limited so please reserve your place by calling (203) 707-0710. \n  \n*http://www.armchairarttours.com/ – a series of illustrated conversations about art\, offered to the public.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/go-van-gogh-2pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20160911T132627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T230927Z
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SUMMARY:Development Work in Francophone Africa - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 23 at 2:00 pm\, there will be a special education and cultural presentation titled “Development Work in Francophone Africa\, a Comparison of Cultural Acceptance from the Female Perspective” given by Allegra Itsoga\, Director of the American Friends of Le Korsa which is locally based in Bethany. \n \nLe Korsa is a non-profit organization that supports deserving institutions and individuals in Senegal\, empowering them to increase access to medical care\, education\, and the arts. Ms. Itsoga has a unique situation: she works for this Senegalese organization and she has traveled often to Francophone countries in western and central Africa\, including Gabon\, her husband’s native country. \nLight refreshments will be served following the presentation. \n$10 for AFNWCT and AATF members and $15 for non-members. Free for FT Students. \nThis event is sure to fill up and space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday\, October 21 by calling 203-707-0710 and send your check made payable to AFNWCT at 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/development-work-in-francophone-africa-2pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20160315T205122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T205305Z
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SUMMARY:French Chic Living @ 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Florence de Dampierre will speak about her book\, French Chic Living on Thursday\, May 19\, at 7:00 pm at the Oliver Wolcott Library\, in Litchfield.  There will be a wine and cheese reception following the presentation and The Hickory Stick Bookshop will provide books for sale and signing.   Registration is required and should be done by calling the OWLibrary at (860) 567-8030 or by going to their website: owlibrary.org and clicking on “Events”. \nFrench Chic Living is overflowing with time-tested advice and conventional Gallic wisdom for everything from setting up the bar and brewing the perfect cup of tea\, to selecting a variety of cheeses for the well-balanced platter. Drawing on the ways French mothers and grandmothers manage their households\, de Dampierre provides accessible ideas for maintaining a stylish home. There are tips for polishing silver and repairing chipped porcelain; simple concoctions for making your own all-natural beauty products and home remedies\, and\, of course\, there is de Dampierre’s signature flair for creating delightful bouquets and other home accents to give your abode that quintessential French touch.Florence de Dampierre – author\, interior designer\, lecturer\, historian\, and entrepreneur – is also known for\nher energetic personal style\, warmth\, and exuberance. Her first book\, The Best of Painted Furniture\, has sold over 100\,000 copies. Other works include Chairs: A History and Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments. Florence grew up in Paris and currently lives in Connecticut with her husband\, children and dogs. Visit her website at florencededampiere.com.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/french-chic-living-7pm/
LOCATION:Oliver Wolcott Library\, 160 South St\, Litchfield\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20160408T025938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T030003Z
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SUMMARY:Le Monde Francophone @12noon
DESCRIPTION:À la Découverte du Monde Francophone \nEach 3rd Wednesday\, our “discussion” will focus on different countries of the Francophone world with the goal to learn relative ‘facts’ about the geography\, resources\, foods\, famous people\, music of these countries…. Each person may add to the discussion by bringing tales of their travels to this country\, souvenirs or objects\, photos\, articles from the Internet or other resources. \nThis week’s discussion will feature LA MARTINIQUE.  Bring your lunch and share your souvenirs from your trip to this beautiful country. \nAmenez votre déjeuner et venez apprendre avec nous! \nThis program is free for AFNWCT members and students. \nRSVP is kindly requested from newcomers by calling (203) 707-0710.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/le-monde-francophone-12noon-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,French Discussion Group,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20160111T221201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T153525Z
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SUMMARY:The Best of French Cinéma - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Saturday\, April 2 at 7pm\, in collaboration with the CT Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)\, Anne-Christine Rice of Tufts University in Boston will present Beyond Amélie: 10 French Films for Francophiles. \nAre you a Francophile? Would you like to watch French films but don’t know where to start? Do you remember watching some New Wave movies but have not seen much lately? This presentation is for you! Anne-Christine Rice will present 10 post-1980 films: comedies\, dramas\, and many genres in between\, big budget productions and independent movies\, historical films and others dealing with contemporary issues\, major hits and lesser-known films. Excerpts will be shown in French with English subtitles. No previous experience with French films or the French language needed. \nBring your favorite movies to this exciting discussion. Light refreshments will follow this presentation. \nAnne-Christine Rice teaches French language and Film at Tufts University\, where she is also the founder and director of the French Film Experience (French cine-club). She is the author of the best-selling textbook\, “Cinema for French Conversation\,” an exciting book for incorporating French cinema and culture into a French language course. Her other textbook\, “La France contemporaine à travers ses films” leverages film to explore present-day French culture and society. \nAdmission is $10 for AFNWCT Members and $15 for non-members.  Full time students studying French and over 21 may attend for free but must RSVP by calling (203) 707-0710. \nSend your check by Friday April 1 to AFNWCT at 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 or you may pay by credit card below. \n [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20160210T155811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T161541Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Le Monde Francophone @12noon
DESCRIPTION:À la Découverte du Monde Francophone \nThis week’s discussion will feature LA SUISSE. Colin Harrison\, faciliator of the Brookfield “Parlons Français” discussion group\, will come share his photos of the Swiss Alps taken while on his recent skiing trip. Bring your lunch and share your souvenirs from your trip to this beautiful country. \nThe Matterhorn \nEach 3rd Wednesday\, our “discussion” will focus on different countries of the Francophone world with the goal to learn relative ‘facts’ about the geography\, resources\, foods\, famous people\, music of these countries…. Each person may add to the discussion by bringing tales of their travels to this country\, souvenirs or objects\, photos\, articles from the Internet or other resources. \nAmenez votre déjeuner et venez apprendre avec nous! \nThis program is free for AFNWCT members and students. \nRSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/wednesday-le-monde-francophone-12noon/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,French Discussion Group,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20151204T195204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T153803Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Le Monde Francophone Program @12noon
DESCRIPTION:À la Découverte du Monde Francophone \nEach 3rd Wednesday\, our “discussion” will focus on different countries of the Francophone world with the goal to learn relative ‘facts’ about the geography\, resources\, foods\, famous people\, music of these countries…. Each person may add to the discussion by bringing tales of their travels to this country\, souvenirs or objects\, photos\, articles from the Internet or other resources. Amenez votre déjeuner et venez apprendre avec nous! \nThis week’s discussion will feature LA BELGIQUE.\n \nThis program is free for AFNWCT members and students. \nRSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/wednesday-le-monde-francophone-program-12noon/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,French Discussion Group,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20150823T210803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T200539Z
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SUMMARY:Nouveau Beaujolais - November 20 - 7pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our presentation on “French Influence on American Architecture” is postponed to a future (unknown) date. \nInstead\, we will have a presentation on the Beaujolais Region with cheeses and light refreshments and a tasting of the “Beaujolais Nouveau”\, the fruity\, young red wine released for sale every year on the third Thursday of November.. \nThis program will be free for any Full-Time Student; price for members is $10 and $20 for all other participants. Please send a check made payable to AFNWCT to 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 or pay by credit card below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDZm9ybSUyMHRhcmdldCUzRCUyMnBheXBhbCUyMiUyMGFjdGlvbiUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnBheXBhbC5jb20lMkZjZ2ktYmluJTJGd2Vic2NyJTIyJTIwbWV0aG9kJTNEJTIycG9zdCUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2lucHV0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMmhpZGRlbiUyMiUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJjbWQlMjIlMjB2YWx1ZSUzRCUyMl9zLXhjbGljayUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2lucHV0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMmhpZGRlbiUyMiUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJob3N0ZWRfYnV0dG9uX2lkJTIyJTIwdmFsdWUlM0QlMjJYVFBSRTJXU1NDQTVZJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDdGFibGUlM0UlMEElM0N0ciUzRSUzQ3RkJTNFJTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIyaGlkZGVuJTIyJTIwbmFtZSUzRCUyMm9uMCUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyTWVtYmVyc2hpcCUyMFN0YXR1cyUyMiUzRU1lbWJlcnNoaXAlMjBTdGF0dXMlM0MlMkZ0ZCUzRSUzQyUyRnRyJTNFJTNDdHIlM0UlM0N0ZCUzRSUzQ3NlbGVjdCUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJvczAlMjIlM0UlMEElMDklM0NvcHRpb24lMjB2YWx1ZSUzRCUyMkFsbCUyMEZUJTIwU3R1ZGVudHMlMjIlM0VBbGwlMjBGVCUyMFN0dWRlbnRzJTIwJTI0MC4wMCUyMFVTRCUzQyUyRm9wdGlvbiUzRSUwQSUwOSUzQ29wdGlvbiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyQUZOV0NUJTIwTWVtYmVyJTIwcmF0ZSUyMiUzRUFGTldDVCUyME1lbWJlciUyMHJhdGUlMjAlMjQxMC4wMCUyMFVTRCUzQyUyRm9wdGlvbiUzRSUwQSUwOSUzQ29wdGlvbiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyTm9uLU1lbWJlciUyMHJhdGUlMjIlM0VOb24tTWVtYmVyJTIwcmF0ZSUyMCUyNDIwLjAwJTIwVVNEJTNDJTJGb3B0aW9uJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGc2VsZWN0JTNFJTIwJTNDJTJGdGQlM0UlM0MlMkZ0ciUzRSUwQSUzQ3RyJTNFJTNDdGQlM0UlM0NpbnB1dCUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJoaWRkZW4lMjIlMjBuYW1lJTNEJTIyb24xJTIyJTIwdmFsdWUlM0QlMjJBdHRlbmRlZSUyN3MlMjBOYW1lJTIyJTNFQXR0ZW5kZWUlMjdzJTIwTmFtZSUzQyUyRnRkJTNFJTNDJTJGdHIlM0UlM0N0ciUzRSUzQ3RkJTNFJTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyMiUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJvczElMjIlMjBtYXhsZW5ndGglM0QlMjIyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZ0ZCUzRSUzQyUyRnRyJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGdGFibGUlM0UlMEElM0NpbnB1dCUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJoaWRkZW4lMjIlMjBuYW1lJTNEJTIyY3VycmVuY3lfY29kZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyVVNEJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIyaW1hZ2UlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5wYXlwYWxvYmplY3RzLmNvbSUyRmVuX1VTJTJGaSUyRmJ0biUyRmJ0bl9jYXJ0X0xHLmdpZiUyMiUyMGJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBuYW1lJTNEJTIyc3VibWl0JTIyJTIwYWx0JTNEJTIyUGF5UGFsJTIwLSUyMFRoZSUyMHNhZmVyJTJDJTIwZWFzaWVyJTIwd2F5JTIwdG8lMjBwYXklMjBvbmxpbmUlMjElMjIlM0UlMEElM0NpbWclMjBhbHQlM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cucGF5cGFsb2JqZWN0cy5jb20lMkZlbl9VUyUyRmklMkZzY3IlMkZwaXhlbC5naWYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjElMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIxJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZm9ybSUzRSUwQQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/french-influence-on-american-architecture-november-20-7pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:aaHomePage,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150626T204000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20150614T200830Z
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SUMMARY:HERMIONE DVD "La Mise à Flot de la Coque" 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Hermione: “La Mise à Flot de la Coque” \nFree Showing\, Friday\, 7pm\, June 26 at our AF Center \nThis DVD portrays the splendid celebrations held in Rochefort\, France when the almost finished reconstructed “Hermione” first touches the waters. \nOn March 19\, 1780\, the original Hermione left Rochefort\, carrying General Lafayette and a strong force of French soldiers who played an instrumental role in the Battle of Yorktown\, where they joined General Washington’s troops to blockade the British\, leading to the eventual surrender of English General Cornwallis. \nNow\, after 20 years of preparations\, Hermione has returned to the USA.  Local dockings and tours will be held in New York\, NY (July 2-4) and in Newport R.I. (7/8\,9).  See our July calendar of events for more details or you may click here to visit fellow AFNWCT member Jini Jones Vail’s Rochambeau blog.
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/hermione-dvd-la-mise-a-flot-de-la-coque-7pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20150517T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150517T202252Z
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SUMMARY:Tale of 2 Cities - 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Associate Professor of History\, Judith Meyer will present “Voices from the Past: A Tale of Two French Communities” at 7pm on Friday\, June 19 at the AF Center in Southbury. This presentation (in English) will take a close look at how and why the French city of La Rochelle became a bastion of French Protestantism in the 16th century\, in order to shed light on the extraordinary appeal of the Reformation. Then a close look at the small town of Courthézon in the south of France in the early 17th century will offer insights into how the Protestant minority in the town managed to coexist with the majority Catholic populace and still uphold the integrity of their own faith. \nLight refreshments will be served following the presentation. Admission is $10 (Free for AFNWCT Members). Reservations are kindly requested prior to June 18 by calling (203) 707-0710 or by sending checks to AFNWCT\, 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 or paying by credit card on-line
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/tale-of-2-cities-7pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20150131T024913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150407T120713Z
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SUMMARY:La Poésie: la Langue de l’Amour\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate national poetry month with original poetry written by Brian Denyer. From humorous to inspirational poetry\, this program begins with Brian’s verse response to the French classic poets (e.g. du Bellay\, La Fontaine\, Moliere) and will include his commentary on the poetic attitudes of the time period. Moving forward onto the more modern forms\, Brian’s poetry will imitate the styles of Baudelaire and Paul Valery.  To conclude\, participants will create an original group poem\, in French. Hand-outs of the selected poetry using a parallel text translation will be available. This event is open to the public. Wine and a light dessert will be served. \nRSVP extended – pay online here or by check at door: All Students and Teachers – only $5.  $15 for non-members; $10 for AFNWCT Members\n \n\n \n\n\n\nMembership Status\n\n\nAll Students & Teachers $5.00 USDAFNWCT Member rate $10.00 USDNon-Member rate $15.00 USD\n\n\nAttendee’s Name
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/la-poesie-la-langue-de-lamour-7pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172409
CREATED:20150202T195659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150313T170421Z
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SUMMARY:La Musique Actuelle et ses Artistes Francophones at 2pm
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE EXTENDED – RSVP BY SATURDAY\, MARCH 14. \nprésenté en français par Patrice Tassy\, DJ’\, musicien\, photographe. \nCette présentation musicale a pour objet de nous faire voyager a travers la musique de maintenant. un regard sur nos artistes francophones préférés\, de Yannick Noah a Amadou et Mariam en passant par Stromae pour n’en citer que quelques uns\, musiques d’inspirations électro\, folk\, hip hop\, jazz ou world\, ces artistes qui nous montrent que la musique dépasse largement toutes les frontières. This event is open to the public. Wine and a light dessert will be served. \nReservations must be made (by March 12 – extended)by Saturday\, March 13.\n \nSend checks $10 for members and $15 for all others to 1 Pomperaug Office Park\, Suite 301\, Southbury\, CT 06488 — or pay with credit card below. \n\n \n\n\n\nMembership Status\n\n\nMember rate $10.00 USDNon-Member rate $15.00 USD\n\n\nAttendee’s Name
URL:https://afnwct.org/event/la-musique-contemporaine-march-15-at-2pm/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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