Together, reading aloud and discussing the text, this group meets twice a month on Saturdays (replacing Cafe Conversation). This summer's novel will be Le Testament francais by Adrei Makine. The group meets in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488. […]
Come play Pétanque, a game played in teams of 3-4 where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally "piglet"). Meet fellow members, sip some wine, enjoy a delicious outdoor picnic, watch exciting moves and plays by beginners and long-time players. Beginners wanted: […]
The AFNWCT, in collaboration with the Southbury Film Commission, is pleased to present a Short Film Festival from August 18 through November 8. More than 35 short films will be shown from Eurochannel’s 6th Annual Short Films Tour “Youth in Europe” showcasing European culture and cinematographic heritage, the art of short films, with a rich programming […]
Together, reading aloud and discussing the text, this group meets twice a month on Saturdays (replacing Cafe Conversation). This summer's novel will be Le Testament francais by Adrei Makine. The group meets in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488. […]
In collaboration with the Southbury Film Commission, the Alliance Francaise of NW CT is proud to present the 2nd Program of Eurochannel's 6th Short Film Tour at our AF Center in Southbury on Friday, August 28 at 2:30 pm. All short films, ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, have the theme of "Youth in Europe" […]
The Town of Southbury is holding its 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair on Saturday, August 29rd at the Gazebo at the Southbury Green starting at 9am till noon. Over 50 nonprofit organizations will be on hand to discuss the services they provide and the varied volunteer opportunities they offer. The complete list of participating organizations and […]
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As a benefit to our members and students, starting 9/2 there will be a weekly drop-in activity time from 12:00 to 1:30pm on Wednesdays. Programs will include French movies, Scrabble en français, French discussion, Francophone geography, European Short Films, Karaoke to French music, etc. Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area […]
Participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy the richness of the French language. For September and October the book that will be read out loud together will be: Un Aller Simple, de Didier van Cauwelaert. « J'ai commencé dans la vie comme enfant trouvé par erreur. Volé avec la voiture, en fait... […]
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est: “Le premier jour de l’école” Current events and/or topics of interest will spark conversational French while eating your lunch (BYO). This is a great way to increase vocabulary and practice speaking French. All levels welcome. AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of […]
