Livres d’Histoire
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Every Friday morning at the Alliance Center beginning January 2nd.
10:00 – 11:30
This winter’s selection is the magisterial Napoléon III – La modernité inachevée by Thierry Lentz.
Call John Lamb at 203-788-4698 for more information.

Afternoon in Paris - SOLD OUT!
2026-03-22 15:00 - 18:00 | CT
Chez Evelyne Purdy
March 22nd
Sunday
3:00–6:00 pm
SOLD OUT
$30 per person

An elegant presentation of songs by Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and other well-known popular
classics. Be prepared to be transported to a French café in the City of LIghts. Cynthia M. will be accompanied tonight
by Alex Nakhimovsky. Both artists have international performing experience at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to
French cabarets, classical to jazz and everything in between. Cynthia’s CD, Bistro Blue can be heard on Spotify and it
is fantastic!

Questions: Evelyne Purdy at 203-512-6532 or email events@afnwct.org

Café Conversation
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Every other Saturday morning at the Alliance Center or at a private home.
10:00–12:00
Café Conversation is a great way to practice and improve your French. L’ambiance conviviale will help you feel more comfortable learning and speaking French with other francophones and francophiles.
Enjoy coffee and pastries, meet other members, chat and discuss en français.
As the venue changes from time to time, we recommend that you send your email address to cafe@afnwct.org to keep informed.

Groupe de lecture
2026-04-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Woodbury Residence
First Thursday of every month beginning at
4:00–6:00 pm at a private home in Woodbury.
Attendance is limited. Call 203-482-3633 to reserve your spot.
Our next book is Le testament français de Andrei Makine.

Ciné Club
2026-04-02 19:00, 2026-04-16 19:00, 2026-05-07 19:00, 2026-05-21 19:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Showings of classic French movies
Every first and third Thursday evening of each month at the Alliance Center
7:00 pm at the Alliance Center
Popcorn provided, BYOB

Wine and Cheese Tasting
2026-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Chez Joyce and Gilles
April 18th
Saturday
5:00–7:00 pm
$30 per person
Once again, Joyce and Gilles are hosting an event. This time you will be tasting a selection of whites, reds and sparkling wines paired with cheeses and nibbles. A designated wine expert will be available to describe the selections. And you will be accompanied by live guitar music in the background.

Please reserve and pre-pay a week in advance.
1. Reserve: Email at events@afnwct.org
Or call Evelyne at 203-512-6532.
2. Pay: Paypal Below ($4 surcharge) $34 total
Or mail check to: AFNWCT, One Pomperaug Office Park
Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488

Wine and Cheese Tasting 2026

1 Attendee $34.00 USD

2 Attendees $64.00 USD

Name/s

Email

Livres d’Histoire
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:30 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Every Friday morning at the Alliance Center.
10:00 – 11:30
This spring’s selection is Mémoires de guerre: L’Appel. 1940-1942 de Charles de Gualle.

Pétanque Sign up
2026-05-02 00:00 | CT
Pétanque starts in May

Once again, Jim Donahue and Terri Cooling will be organizing the games. Weather permitting, the games will start the first weekend in May.
The courts are ready and if you are interested in joining the group, please email Jim at jim.donahue51@gmail.com
or Terri at trc8689@yahoo.com.
Membership of $25 includes a celebratory party after the finals. Send your check to the AF office.

Please reserve and pre-pay a week in advance.
1. Reserve: Email Jim at jim.donahue51@gmail.com or Terri at trc8689@yahoo.com
2. Pay: Paypal Below ($4 surcharge) $29 total
Or mail check to: AFNWCT, One Pomperaug Office Park
Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488

Pétanque Membership 2026

1 Attendee $28.00 USD

2 Attendees $53.00 USD

Name/s

Email

A Brunch with Our Alliance President
2026-05-03 12:30 - 15:00 | The Brunch House 1850 in Heritage Village, 137 E Hill Rd, Southbury, Connecticut, 06488, United States
The Brunch House 1850 in Heritage Village:
137 E Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
May 3rd
Sunday
12:30–3:00 pm
Pay individually with cash

Just nine people will have an opportunity to chat in French or English with Laurent. When you arrive, just tell the hostess you’re with Alliance, and she’ll show you to our spot. Pick from the menu and pay your individual bill.
Pay the server in CASH
Reserve with Evelyne at events@afnwct.org

Café Conversation
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Every other Saturday morning at the Alliance Center or at a private home.
10:00–12:00
L’ambiance conviviale will help you feel more comfortable speaking French with other francophones. A great way to improve your French.
Enjoy coffee and pastries, meet other members, chat and discuss en français.
As the venue changes from time to time, we recommend that you send your email address to cafe@afnwct.org to keep informed.
