Alliance Francaise of NW CT

No Ciné-club Today - Rescheduled to 3/9
2017-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CT
We are sorry to have to cancel today’s movie. We will show “Samba” next month on March 9 at 1pm.

Program 3 Short Films - Away We Go - 1pm
2017-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | CT
Eurochannel’s Short Films Tour and the Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission the seventh edition, “My Dear Family” featuring this year’s theme: the European family.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 3: “Away We Go” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 3: “AWAY WE GO”
FRANCE (ILE-DE-FRANCE) “Bamako Saint-Afrique” – Drama, Comedy 12 minutes
MONTENEGRO “All of That” a Drama 13 minutes
ARMENIA “Glimmering” a Drama 13 minutes
BOSNIA “Redemption” a Drama 13 minutes
CZECH REPUBLIC “Occasional Showers” a Drama 14 minutes
IRELAND “Personal Development” a Drama 14 minutes
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Groupe de Lecture
2017-02-02 18:30 - 20:30 | CT
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this group has a lot of fun sipping wine, tasting cheese and crackers and taking turns reading out loud in French. Enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language.
February’s meeting is at the winter location : our AF Center in Southbury. So far, the weather forecast is good, with no precipitation anticipated 🙂
The title of the current selection is “Lutetia” by Pierre Assouline and the group will continue their reading starting on page 74 at the paragraph that begins: “Cet homme là-bas, par example.”
Lutetia (2005) raconte une histoire d’amour entre le détective du Lutetia et une amie d’enfance, mais surtout une histoire de la France de 1938 à 1945 à travers l’histoire de l’Hôtel Lutetia qui a, durant toute l’Occupation, servi de siège à l’Abwehr (les services secrets de l’état-major allemand) puis, à la Libération, de lieu d’accueil des déportés et rapatriés.
If you have any questions, please let Amanda know at lecture@afnwct.org.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12noon
2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | CT
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.

SHORT FILMS "Away We Go" POSTPONED - AGAIN!
2017-01-31 | CT
DUE TO TODAY’S WEATHER, today’s Eurochannel Short Films Program 3 “Away We Go” will be postponed until next week, February 7 at 1pm.

Café Conversation - 10h30
2017-01-28 10:30 - 12:30 | CT
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.

Eurochannel Short Films Program 3 - 7pm
2017-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | CT
Eurochannel’s Short Films Tour is back and the Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission the seventh edition, “My Dear Family” featuring this year’s theme: the European family.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 3: “Away We Go” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 3: “AWAY WE GO”
FRANCE (ILE-DE-FRANCE) “Bamako Saint-Afrique” – Drama, Comedy 12 minutes
MONTENEGRO “All of That” a Drama 13 minutes
ARMENIA “Glimmering” a Drama 13 minutes
BOSNIA “Redemption” a Drama 13 minutes
CZECH REPUBLIC “Occasional Showers” a Drama 14 minutes
IRELAND “Personal Development” a Drama 14 minutes
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Parlons Français class - Brookfield Library 2pm
2017-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
This is the final ‘class” in the series Parlons Francais that the Brookfield Library is once again hosting 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.

Scrabble - en français - 12 noon
2017-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | CT
Bring your lunch and join us! We’ll play Scrabble on the 4th of 5th Wednesday of the month, depending on holidays or other events.
Practice thinking and diving deep into your brain to pull out French words for SCRABBLE.
Other games like Mille Bornes, Les Mots Flechés are also available to play, as participants desire.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is kindly requested from others.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Comprendre et Comparer des Vins - 6:30 pm
2017-01-20 18:30 - 21:00 | CT
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE REACHED OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER. PLEASE CALL 203-707-0710 TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST BEFORE SENDING YOUR CHECK OR PAYING ON-LINE.
This group meets monthly to learn to better 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 third program will be led by Nelson Veiga, Maître Sommelier Diplômé and owner of The Good Life Wine and Spirits.
Nelson Veiga graduated from the Hotel Management University in Lausanne, Switzerland. . It was during his stay there that he fell in love with wine and after an extensive field study of wine, he became a professor and taught for 16 years at the School of Hospitality Management in Miami. When he moved back to Connecticut in early 2000s, the Waterbury native scouted the location of what would become The Good Life.
The Good Life has received the Customer Service of the Year award from Connecticut Retail Merchants Association. Click HERE to go to their Facebook page.
Cost is $7.50 per person for AFNWCT members and $10.00 for non-members. There will be a limit of 20 people so be sure to RSVP sooner than later.
In order to purchase the wines, participants should send checks by Monday January 16 made payable AFNWCT to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or you may pay with a credit card below. 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

Parlons Français class - Brookfield 6:30pm
2017-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
This is the final ‘class” in this Thursday night series Parlons Francais that the Brookfield Library has once again hosted 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.

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.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2017-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CT
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.

Café Conversation @ 10h30
2017-01-14 10:30 - 12:30 | CT
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 every other Saturday 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) will be 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.

French Ciné-club 1pm
2017-01-12 13:00 - 15:30 | CT
On Thursday, January 12 at 1:00pm we’ll show CHINESE PUZZLE starring Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou and many others.
Chinese Puzzle is a French comedy-drama film written and directed by Cédric Klapisch and released in 2013. It is the third chapter of the Spanish Apartment trilogy, after L’Auberge Espagnole and Les Poupées russes.
AFNWCT Members attend free. A suggested $5 donation is kindly requested from all others.

Parlons Français class - Brookfield Library 2pm
2017-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
The Brookfield Library is once again hosting Parlons Français, a series of “classes” for those of you who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students will go ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate” down in the Community Room. Having already met for 6 sessions, the final class in this series will be Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 2:00-3:30 pm
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

Groupe de Lecture - 6:30pm
2017-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | CT
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this group has a lot of fun sipping wine, tasting cheese and crackers and taking turns reading out loud in French. Enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language.
January’s meeting is at the winter location : our AF Center in Southbury. So far, the weather forecast is good, with no precipitation anticipated 🙂
The title of the current selection is “Lutetia” by Pierre Assouline and the group will continue their reading starting on page 74 at the paragraph that begins: “Cet homme là-bas, par example.”
Lutetia (2005) raconte une histoire d’amour entre le détective du Lutetia et une amie d’enfance, mais surtout une histoire de la France de 1938 à 1945 à travers l’histoire de l’Hôtel Lutetia qui a, durant toute l’Occupation, servi de siège à l’Abwehr (les services secrets de l’état-major allemand) puis, à la Libération, de lieu d’accueil des déportés et rapatriés.
Description
Tapi dans les recoins les plus secrets du Lutetia, un homme voit l’Europe s’enfoncer dans la guerre mondiale. Édouard Kiefer, Alsacien, ancien flic des RG. Détective chargé de la sécurité de l’hôtel et de ses clients. Discret et intouchable, nul ne sait ce qu’il pense. Dans un Paris vaincu, occupé, humilié, aux heures les plus sombres de la collaboration, cet homme, pourtant, est hanté par une question : jusqu’où peut-on aller sans trahir sa conscience ? De 1938 à 1945, l’hôtel Lutetia – l’unique palace de la rive gauche – partage le destin de la France. Entre ses murs se succèdent, en effet, exilés, écrivains et artistes, puis officiers nazis et trafiquants du marché noir, pour laisser place enfin à la cohorte des déportés de retour des camps. En accordant précision biographique et souffle romanesque, Pierre Assouline redonne vie à la légende perdue du grand hôtel, avec un art du clair-obscur qui convient mieux que tout autre au mythique Lutetia…

Une revue du livre:
“I loved this book; it is long; but every page contains a drop of history which we can view through the prism of the Hotel Lutetia. While not exactly a history book, I suppose one could call it a “roman cle” since most of the characters and certainly the principal events described are non-fictional. A beautifully written account of the intrigues (and tragedies) of the German occupation. Think of “Remains of the Day” only this is far more poignant and powerful since the Hotel was the headquarters for the Nationalist Socialist Intelligence Agency and the action unfolds in the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris. Very powerful narrative and an unexpected climax approaching the end of the novel. Please read it. It won’t disappoint.”

If you have any questions, please let Amanda know at lecture@afnwct.org.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org

Parlons Français class - Brookfield 6:30pm
2017-01-05 18:30 - 20:00 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
The Brookfield Library is once again hosting Parlons Français, a series of “classes” for those of you who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students will go ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate” down in the Community Room. Having already met for 7 sessions, the final class in this series will be Thursday, January 19 2017.
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

Southbury French Discussion @ 12noon
2017-01-04 12:00 - 13:30 | CT
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

Parlons Français class - Brookfield Library 2pm
2016-12-28 14:00 - 15:30 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
The Brookfield Library is hosting our Parlons Français group for those who have studied French in the past, and just wanted a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students will go ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”. The class has already met 5 times, meeting generally on Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:30 pm (or Thursday evenings) down in the Community Room following the schedule listed below. Homework is expected!
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.
The final meeting dates are:
Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 2:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 2:00-3:30 pm

BONNES FÊTES DE FIN D’ANNÉE!
2016-12-25 08:00 - 2016-12-31 17:00 | CT
Wishing you and yours Season’s Greetings and a joyous end of the year!

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12pm
2016-12-21 12:00 - 13:30 | CT
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.

Café Conv.-Canceled Due to Weather
2016-12-17 10:30 - 12:30 | CT
Due to the expected snow storm, Café Conversation is cancelled today. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, January 14.
Wishing you and yours happy end of the year holidays! See you in the new year!
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

Short Films Festival 7pm
2016-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | CT
The AFNWCT and Southbury Film Commission co-sponsored Short Film Festival continues featuring Eurochannel’s 7th Annual Short Films Tour titled “My Dear Family.”
Program 2, titled “Funny Games” will be shown on Tuesday, December 13 at 1:00 pm at the AF Center in Southbury and also on Friday December 16 at 7:00 pm for those who prefer an evening time – also at the AF Center.
Two films from France titled “Homer’s Disease,” a comedy and “Life Game”, a drama will be shown in addition to movies from the United Kingdowm, Spain, Cyprus, Italy and Finland.

PROGRAM 2
FUNNY GAMES
Min.
Type

UNITED KINGDOM
Believe You
8
Comedy

FRANCE
Homer’s Disease
12
Comedy

FRANCE
Life Game
11
Drama

ITALY
Berenice’s Idea
14
Drama

SPAIN
Chicas Day
10
Drama

FINLAND
Mother
11
Drama

CYPRUS
Afterthoughts
8
Comedy

Each film is shown in its original language with English subtitiles. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
The family has been the core of European society and the vital energy that moves countries and changes almost every aspect of life, from economics, to politics, to arts. The Seventh Eurochannel Short Films Tour will capture this familiar spirit and treat the viewers and cinema lovers with stories about families, their challenges and greatest accomplishments. The nuclear European family traditionally consisted of a married father and mother with several children, but today this is only one option among many. Despite the modern day variances, Europeans continue to value family ahead of friends, work, leisure time, politics and religion as the most important element in their lives. That is why, this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour will pay homage to its crucial importance.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.

The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov. All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

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.

Parlons Français class - Brookfield Library 2pm
2016-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
The Brookfield Library is once again hosting Parlons Français, a series of “classes” for those of you who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students will go ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”. The class has already met 4 times, meeting generally on Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:30 pm (or Thursday evenings) down in the Community Room following the schedule listed below.
The class size is limited to six participants for each series. Copies of the textbook will be available at cost ($12) in the first sessions. Homework will be required!
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.
The final meeting dates are:
Wednesday, 28 December 2016, 2:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 2:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 2:00-3:30 pm

Short Films Festival 1pm
2016-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | CT

Holiday Cocktail Party - 7pm
2016-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Middlebury Residence, 36 Chesham Drive, Middlebury, CT, 06762, United States
OUR HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY will be held at our members’ beautiful Middlebury home.
We’ll eat (delicious hors d’oeuvres, festive Reveillon-style desserts and chocolates), drink (everyone loves John’s special cocktails) and we’ll all be merry!
Dress to impress and come celebrate in style!
AFNWCT Member price is $25 when paid for by December 3. Non-members* and At-Door price is $35 (please call 203-7070710 to RSVP).
Send your checks by December 3 made payable to AFNWCT to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or you may pay by credit card below.

Not a member? Click HERE to go to our Membership Page

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Parlons Français - Brookfield 6:30pm
2016-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | CT
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
You studied French in high school, but your memory could use some refreshing. The Brookfield Library will once again be our host for a series of meetings – this year more like a class – for our Parlons Français group, led by Colin Harrison.
Students go ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”. The fourth class in this series will meet on Thursday evening, December 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm (or Wednesday afternoons) upstairs in the main library section and contine to meet as per the schedule listed below.
The class size is limited to six participants for each series. Copies of the textbook will be available at cost ($12) in the first sessions. Homework will be required!
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.
Next Meeting Dates are:
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 6:30-8:00 pm

Southbury Ciné-Club - 1 pm
2016-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | CT
Our Cine-Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to watch French movies (subtitled in English). All levels of French speakers are welcome to attend.
December’s movie is SAGAN, the 2008 French biographical film, directed by Diane Kurys, starring Sylvie Testud as French author Françoise Sagan and Pierre Palmade as a dancer and a society man, Jacques Chazot, who was very well known in France.
While her writing made her famous, it was her prominent affairs with famous men and women alike, as well as her flamboyant habits, addictions and revolutionary shared living arrangements that largely sparked the public’ interest.
AFNWCT members attend free of charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from others. New attendees are kindly requested to call (203) 707-0710 to RSVP.
