Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills is a 36-hour online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation and is part of the nationwide Give Local America initiative. Every dollar raised for our organization during this 36-hour campaign will be stretched further by bonus funds and potential prizes donated by Connecticut Community Foundation and […]
Come join us for a glass of cheer! We'll be watching the GiveLocal Leaderboard to see how we're doing with donations. Thanks to a generous donor, donations will be matched up to $200 for those who donate on the first day of the campaign. Stay tuned for special times to give that can augment our […]
This goal of this group is to learn how to understand and appreciate wines by comparisons: e.g. two vintages, two different years, two different regions.... Each facilitator will decide which wines will be compared. Our program will be led by TBD. Cost will be $10.00 per person for AFNWCT members and $15.00 for non-members. There […]
On Wednesday, June 7 from 2-3:30 pm, Arts Escape Inc. (a fellow Southbury non-profit organization) presents author/educator/Screen Actors Guild actor Ted Zalewski as the Postman captures the spirit of van Gogh the man and the essence of van Gogh the artist. As Vincent’s loyal friend, Roulin relates van Gogh’s amazing personal and artistic journey from […]
On Sunday, July 16 we will celebrate France’s Independence Day at the Southbury home of one of our members (FH & JH). Potluck food, Pétanque and conversations with fellow members, and, perhaps mystery musical guests.... Bring an hors d'oeuvres, side dish, casserole or dessert to share. Watch for email to send a RSVP with what […]
We are delighted to announce that once again one of our Board members will be hosting our 4th Annual Cocktail de Rentrée! Join us for an evening of delicious amuse-bouches, wine and John's signature cocktails… This event is very well attended so be sure to RSVP early to ensure your reservation. Meet AFNWCT members, learn […]
The Alliance Française invites you on October 25th to join them on their Fall museum tour. We are traveling to the Bruce Museum in Greenwich to see the “In the Limelight” exhibit of the works of artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and view a film featuring the works of Post Impressionist Paul Cezanne. Our guided tour […]
Alliance Francaise members are invited to attend a Wine tasting event at Lake Wine and Spirits, 180 Main St. South, Southbury, (directly across from the light for the Center) on Friday, November 3rd from 4 - 7pm. French wines will be featured. More information to follow. Please join us.
On Sunday, November 5 at 2 pm, Jean-Daniel Cloutier will present an overview of the Middle East. The presentation, in French, will offer an overview of societal challenges and of the ongoing civil societal efforts to bridge current divides. He will be available afterwards to answer questions (in English). This program is free. Because there […]
Marcel and Gail Gros will host a Holiday Brunch at their house starting at 1pm on Sunday, December 10. All participants are asked to bring a French-inspired dish to share and to RSVP with what you are bringing by Monday December 4. Beverages will be provided. The cost is $10 for Members and $15 for […]
