Alliance Francaise of NW CT

CineClub: Les Visiteurs
2019-03-24 14:00 (America/New_York) | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States

Cafe Conversation
2019-03-30 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-05-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-05-25 10:30 - 12:30 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Café Conversations 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.

Provence Photography Exhibit
2019-03-31 14:00 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
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.

Parlons Francais
2019-04-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-04-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-04-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-04-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-05-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-05-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-05-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library.
Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”.
We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is liable to change when I need to be away on travel. We will cover one Leçon of the book (Ultimate Beginner French Textbook) each week. We will use the freed-up time for practicing reading French, notably beginning with Asterix Le Gaulois, and probably one current article from the French Press.

We meet in one of the corners upstairs in the Main Library area.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Groupe de Lecture
2019-04-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnham Library – Bridgewater, CT, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, 06752
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.
In January, we’ll start reading Le Mystere Henri Pick, de David Foenkinos.
C’est en Bretagne, dans une petite bibliotheque recueillant les manuscrits refuses par les editeurs, qu’une jeune editrice decouvre ce qu’elle estime etre un chef-d’oeuvre, signe par un certain Henri Pick, mort deux ans auparavant…
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact our organizer

Cafe Conversations
2019-04-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-04-27 10:30 - 12:30 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States

CineClub: La Veuve de Saint-Pierre (2000)
2019-04-19 18:00 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
This film starring Juliette Binoche in a haunting and beautifully photographed film, is set in the 1840s in the French departement of Saint-Pierre, off the Canadian North Atlantic coast. A convict is sentenced to death for a drunken murder, and strives to atone and redeem himself while the island awaits the arrival of a guillotine to carry out the execution. (1 hr., 48 min.)

GIVE LOCAL: Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
2019-04-23 - 2019-04-24 | CT
Give back to your local community through this annual event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation: GIVE LOCAL 2019
Do you want to set up a challenge to encourage your friends to donate to the Give Local campaign?
Get in touch with Evelyne Purdy: eacheson023@gmail.com.

Petanque Party
2019-04-27 14:00 | Gros Residence, 10 Wood Creek Rd., Bethlehem, CT, 06751-1705, United States
Petanque party at the home of Marcel and Gail Gros in Bethlehem, to start the season.
2:00pm BYOB and an appetizer
All are welcome to join our league, or just come and watch.
Playing petanque is a wonderful way to spend a few summer hours outside.

Groupe de Lecture
2019-05-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnham Library – Bridgewater, CT, 62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT, 06752
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.
In January, we’ll start reading Le Mystere Henri Pick, de David Foenkinos.
C’est en Bretagne, dans une petite bibliotheque recueillant les manuscrits refuses par les editeurs, qu’une jeune editrice decouvre ce qu’elle estime etre un chef-d’oeuvre, signe par un certain Henri Pick, mort deux ans auparavant…
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact our organizer.

Fete de La Musique
2019-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Purdy Residence, 34 Black Snake Lane, Bridgewater, CT, 06752-1531, United States
Our own Radio-Nostalgie!
Anne 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.
A 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.
*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.
Indicate when you RSVP if carpooling is needed.

Matinee Litteraires
2019-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Audubon Center, South Britain, 185 East Flat Hill Rd., Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
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.

Parlons Francais
2019-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library.
Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”.
We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is liable to change when I need to be away on travel. We will cover one Leçon of the book (Ultimate Beginner French Textbook) each week. We will use the freed-up time for practicing reading French, notably beginning with Asterix Le Gaulois, and probably one current article from the French Press.

We meet in one of the corners upstairs in the Main Library area.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.p

Parlons Francais
2019-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library.
Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”.
We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is liable to change when I need to be away on travel. We will cover one Leçon of the book (Ultimate Beginner French Textbook) each week. We will use the freed-up time for practicing reading French, notably beginning with Asterix Le Gaulois, and probably one current article from the French Press.

We meet in one of the corners upstairs in the Main Library area.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.parlons

Matinee Litteraire
2019-06-22 10:30 - 12:30 | AF Center, One Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States

A Canadian Party
2019-06-23 14:00 | Rousseau residence, 67 Horse Fence Hill Rd., Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Enjoy Quebecois inspired fare and joyful music at the home of Gilles and Joyce Rousseau in Southbury.

Parlons Francais
2019-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library.
Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”.
We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is liable to change when I need to be away on travel. We will cover one Leçon of the book (Ultimate Beginner French Textbook) each week. We will use the freed-up time for practicing reading French, notably beginning with Asterix Le Gaulois, and probably one current article from the French Press.

We meet in one of the corners upstairs in the Main Library area.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.parl
