Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Parlons Francais! Brookfield Discussion Group - 6:30 pm
2016-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, March 17, the Alliance Francaise in collaboration with The Brookfield Library will hold its evening monthly French Discussion Group, “Parlons Francais!” from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The evening group meets upstairs in the library led by Colin Harrison.
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.
Please register for this free event through the Brookfield Library website

Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Litchfield area French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, March 17 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.) 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.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have covered the 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.
To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

Le Monde Francophone - Québec - 12 noon
2016-03-16 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at À la Découverte du Monde Francophone French Discussion group this Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will revolve around Les Québecois and the language of Québec. Bring photos, articles or items from or about that country to add to the discussion.
Bring your lunch and spend time getting to know other area members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT members and students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Washington French Discussion Group - 1 pm
2016-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT, 06793, United States
French Discussion Group for all levels – at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, CT

On Monday, March 14, the Gunn Memorial Library will host a new French Discussion Group meeting from 1:00 – 2:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday during the months of March and April. Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join*. A short article in French about a particular subject, cultural tradition or newsworthy event will be shared to initiate an informal conversation. This is not a French class, rather the emphasis will be on participants having an opportunity to offer their opinion, ask questions for better understanding and/or exchange ideas in French.
The group leader will be Marda Gutierrez who received her B.A. in Education from Albion College, MI and lived in France for 5 years. She currently teaches the “French Grammar & Verbs” course, “Jouons Ensemble,” a Parent-Child beginner’s class and assists with Southbury’s Wednesday French discussion group. She has achieved the CECR tested levels of proficiency of C1 Oral Expression and C2 Oral Comprehension. While living in MA, she created, developed the curriculum and directed AVANTAGE, a language school teaching French to both children and adults.
*Advance registration is kindly requested directly through the Gunn Memorial Library. Please send an email to Program Director, Margaret Ferguson at gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586 to register.
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French Movie - Brookfield Library 1:00pm
2016-03-13 13:00 - 15:30
The Alliance Francaise of NW CT in collaboration with The Brookfield Library has scheduled a monthly showing of a French film with English sub-titles. Listening to the French (while watching the subtitles) is another great way to practice and train your ear to the French language.
On Sunday, March, 2016 at 1:00-4:00 pm the film will be TBD
Please register for this event through the Brookfield library website.

Library Day! 9am-5pm
2016-03-09 09:00 - 17:00
Come for an hour or two or all day – but please come help us organize our French Library on Wednesday, March 9 from 9 to 5pm
We have hundreds of books that have been donated that need organizing and cataloguing into a AFNWCT French Library Database that we want to be able to post on-line on our website. With a little help from many, we hope to get our Library ready to make it easier for our members and to open it to outsiders. (“à beaucoup d’ouvriers la tâche devient aisée”…)
No skills are necessary for those who want to help us take books out of boxes and arrange the books on shelves, however we would appreciate a few good people with:
Bring your laptop

computer skills to share in the task of entering each book’s title, author, etc.
ABC knowledge to help alphabetize the novels and fiction books by author
decision-making skills to help categorize and organize the non-fiction books
a sense of aesthetics to help make our library attractive and appealing

Bring your lunch – We’ll take a break at noon to welcome anyone who might stop by for our Drop In French Discussion activity.
If you need more info or to RSVP that you’re coming write to: bibliotheque@afnwct.org

Parlons Francais! - Brookfield Discussion Group 2:00 pm
2016-03-08 14:00 - 15:30
Tuesday, March 8, the Alliance Francaise in collaboration with The Brookfield Library will hold its monthly daytime French Discussion Group titled “Parlons Francais!” at the Brookfield Public Library from 2:00-3:30 pm. The daytime meetings will be in the downstairs community room and will be led by Colin Harrison.
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.
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

Cheese Making Presentation & Tasting @ 2:30 pm
2016-03-06 14:30 - 17:00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST – WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING RESERVATIONS*

Sunday, March 6 at 2:30pm is our Cheese Making Presentation by cheesemaker and monger, Daniel George, of Cato Corner Farms of Colchester.
Cato Corner Farm makes farmstead raw-milk cheeses by hand with the milk from their herd of Jersey cows. Starting with rich, delicious milk from cows that are on pasture for nearly seven months of the year and are never given growth hormones nor subtherapeutic antibiotics, Cato Corner makes nearly a dozen varieties of cheeses in traditional European styles.

Cheesemaker and monger, Daniel George, will select cheeses to complement paired wines. Over wine and cheese, we will discuss everything from the cows, to the cheesemaking process, affinage, and piecing together the perfect cheese plate!

*Sorry – we are no longer taking any reservations. Please call (203) 707-0710 to be placed on the WAITING LIST.
Please consider joining us for our next special event on “The Best French Movies” on April 2 – Click HERE to go to this event

Café Conversation 10:30am
2016-03-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2016-02-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2016-02-06 10:30 - 12:30
Read and discuss en français topics such as French art, literature, politics, history, music, and current events. All levels of French are welcome. You may choose to listen if you are a beginner. Articles are read out loud so this is a chance to practice your reading skills. French words that are less common are often discussed for understanding amongst the participants so you can add to your vocabulary.
AFNWCT Members attend for free and for all others there is suggested donation of $5.
Contact Noëlle at café@afnwct.org if you would like to volunteer to bring refreshments or if you wish to present or suggest a subject for discussion.

Groupe de Lecture - 6:30pm
2016-03-03 18:30 - 20:30
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language. March’s meeting is on the 3rd at the AF Center in Southbury.
The group expects to finish their previous book so their next book is entitled “Le grand Coeur” by Jean Christophe Rufin. Based on a true story, it’s about the fascinating life of Jacques Coeur, an entrepreneur of humble origins who rose to become an advisor to King Charles VII of France.
Since most copies need to be ordered from Europe, they will take several weeks to arrive here and so it is suggested that you order yours as soon as possible. The most reasonably priced copies are at Amazon, with prices beginning at $9.08, plus shipping. There are also used copies available that are slightly cheaper. You can find the book at this link. Once there, click on your choice of Used or New under the heading of Mass Market Paperback:

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Coeur-French-Jean-Christophe-Rufin/dp/2070456153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1453482975&sr=1-1&keywords=Le+Grand+Coeur+Jean+Christophe+Rufin

If you would like help in ordering the book, please let Amanda know by next Tuesday, January 26th. at lecture@afnwct.org and she will be happy to oblige.

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

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-03-02 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly drop-in activity time Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion is TBD.
Other Wednesday weekly programs 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 members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

French Movie - Brookfield Library 1:00pm
2016-02-28 13:00 - 15:30
The Alliance Francaise of NW CT in collaboration with The Brookfield Library has scheduled a monthly showing of a French film with English sub-titles. Listening to the French (while watching the subtitles) is another great way to practice and train your ear to the French language.
On Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 1:00-4:00 pm the film will be Manon des Sources a 1986 French period film directed by Claude Berri, based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol. The film is the sequel to Jean de Florette and takes place in rural Provence. Manon (Emmanuelle Béart), a beautiful shepherdess in Provence, France, has lost her father and seen her family’s livelihood ruined through the greediness of her neighbors: Ugolin (Daniel Auteuil) and his grandfather, Cesar (Yves Montand). Now grown and living in isolation from the village, she plots revenge against the men for their misdeeds. Her plot is complicated by Ugolin, who has fallen in love with her — but Manon’s retribution will not be deterred. The film stars Yves Montand, in one of the last roles before his death.
Please register for this event throught the Brookfield library website.

Parlons Francais! Brookfield Discussion Group - 6:30 pm
2016-02-25 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday, February 25, the Alliance Francaise in collaboration with The Brookfield Library will hold its evening monthly French Discussion Group, “Parlons Francais!” from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The evening group meets upstairs in the library led by Colin Harrison.
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.
Please register for this free event through the Brookfield Library website

Mille Bornes - Wednesday, 12 noon
2016-02-24 20:00
Bring your lunch and come play “Mille Bornes” – a French card game which is about taking a trip and having all sorts of disasters occur: a “pneu crevé” or a flat tire, speeding tickets, etc.
Les Mots Flechés, Les Mots Croisés can also be played, as participants desire.
AFNWCT Members and SFTC Students attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.
New Participants are kindly requested to RSVP by calling (203) 707-0710.

Washington French Discussion Group - 1 pm
2016-02-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT, 06793, United States
New French Discussion Group to start at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
On Monday, February 22, the Gunn Memorial Library will host its French Discussion Group meeting from 1:00 – 2:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday during the months of February, March and April. Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join*. A short article in French about a particular subject, cultural tradition or newsworthy event will be shared to initiate an informal conversation. This is not a French class, rather the emphasis will be on participants having an opportunity to offer their opinion, ask questions for better understanding and/or exchange ideas in French.
The group leader is Marda Gutierrez who received her B.A. in Education from Albion College, MI and lived in France for 5 years. She currently teaches the “French Grammar & Verbs” course, “Jouons Ensemble,” a Parent-Child beginner’s class and assists with Southbury’s Wednesday French discussion group. She has achieved the CECR tested levels of proficiency of C1 Oral Expression and C2 Oral Comprehension. While living in MA, she created, developed the curriculum and directed AVANTAGE, a language school teaching French to both children and adults.
*Advance registration is kindly requested directly through the Gunn Memorial Library. Please send an email to Program Director, Margaret Ferguson at gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586 to register.
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Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Litchfield area French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, February 18 starting at 6:00 pm at its new location, a local business called Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street in Morris (see Google Map below.) 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.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects covered the 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.
To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

Wednesday Le Monde Francophone @12noon
2016-02-17 12:00 - 13:30
À la Découverte du Monde Francophone
This week’s discussion will feature LA SUISSE. Colin Harrison, faciliator of the Brookfield “Parlons Français” discussion group, will come share his photos of the Swiss Alps taken while on his recent skiing trip. Bring your lunch and share your souvenirs from your trip to this beautiful country.
The Matterhorn
Each 3rd Wednesday, our “discussion” will focus on different countries of the Francophone world with the goal to learn relative ‘facts’ about the geography, resources, foods, famous people, music of these countries…. Each person may add to the discussion by bringing tales of their travels to this country, souvenirs or objects, photos, articles from the Internet or other resources.
Amenez votre déjeuner et venez apprendre avec nous!
This program is free for AFNWCT members and students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Parlons Francais! - Brookfield Discussion Group 2:00 pm
2016-02-16 14:00 - 15:30
Tuesday, February 16, the Alliance Francaise in collaboration with The Brookfield Library will hold its monthly daytime French Discussion Group titled “Parlons Francais!” at the Brookfield Public Library from 2:00-3:30 pm. The daytime meetings will be in the downstairs community room and will be led by Colin Harrison.
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.
Please register for these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

Cancelled - Due to Weather Wednesday Cine-Club
2016-02-10 12:00 - 13:30
Postponed until March – Due to weather –
Come watch the ending of this classic American movie “Gigi” – we’ll play it in French with English subtitles.
Gaston (Louis Jourdan) is a restless Parisian playboy who moves from one mistress to another, while also spending time with Gigi (Leslie Caron), a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. The platonic relationship between Gaston and Gigi changes, however, when she matures, but the possibility of something lasting seems unlikely since he won’t commit to one woman. Gigi refuses to be anyone’s mistress, however, and Gaston must choose between her and his carefree lifestyle.
Amenez votre déjeuner et venez regarder le film avec nous.
This program is free for AFNWCT members and students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Washington French Discussion Group - 1 pm
2016-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT, 06793, United States
New French Discussion Group to start at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
Starting Monday, February 8, the Gunn Memorial Library will host a new French Discussion Group meeting from 1:00 – 2:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday during the months of February, March and April. Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join*. A short article in French about a particular subject, cultural tradition or newsworthy event will be shared to initiate an informal conversation. This is not a French class, rather the emphasis will be on participants having an opportunity to offer their opinion, ask questions for better understanding and/or exchange ideas in French.
The group leader will be Marda Gutierrez who received her B.A. in Education from Albion College, MI and lived in France for 5 years. She currently teaches the “French Grammar & Verbs” course, “Jouons Ensemble,” a Parent-Child beginner’s class and assists with Southbury’s Wednesday French discussion group. She has achieved the CECR tested levels of proficiency of C1 Oral Expression and C2 Oral Comprehension. While living in MA, she created, developed the curriculum and directed AVANTAGE, a language school teaching French to both children and adults.
*Advance registration is kindly requested directly through the Gunn Memorial Library. Please send an email to Program Director, Margaret Ferguson at gunnprograms@biblio.org or call 860-868-7586 to register.
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Arty Gras Party - 2:30 pm
2016-02-07 14:30 - 16:00
Join us on Sunday, February 7 at 2:30 pm for our Arty Gras Party to celebrate Mardi Gras which falls this year on February 9.
Come dressed as a famous painter or a famous painting…
Prizes for the best “Art” costumes will be awarded.
You may also choose to come dressed in the traditional Mardi Gras colors with or without a mask.
Enjoy dessert crepes and French cider or white wine.
RSVP is required by February 4
$10 for AFNWCT Members, $7.50 for AFNWCT Children, Free for FT Students over 21, $20 for non-members.
Limited to 35 participants.
Send your check made payable to AFNWCT by February 4 or you may pay by credit card below.
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Groupe de Lecture
2016-02-04 18:30 - 20:30
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language. February’s meeting is on the 4th at the AF Center in Southbury.
The current book is entitled “Dans le café de la jeunesse perdue” by Patrick Mondiano, a Nobel and Prix Goncourt winner.
“Dans le Cafe de la jeunesse perdue” is the story of Roland, a young man with literary aspirations, and an aloof beauty, variously called Jacqueline and Louki. The pair wander though Paris in the early 1960s in search of the parents they never had. The style of the book will be familiar to Modiano readers: here again we have a combination of geographical precision and chronological vagueness. Every event is pinpointed to a location (usually Paris) with the scrupulousness of a police report. But every area described is also imbued with layers of emotion – and this is where the creative blurring begins. In this book the Montmartre-Pigalle district, where Jacqueline grew up and met shady types during regular nightly escapes as a teenager, conjures up a clear sense of threat. The Latin quarter is a refuge where she can start afresh under a new name.

Copies of the book may be ordered at Amazon at prices ranging from $4.43 upwards. You’ll want to hurry to order them as Prime shipping is not available for this book. Also, since most of the vendors are in Europe, longer delivery times and expedited international shipping rates can be anticipated.
If you would like help in ordering the book, please let Amanda know asap at lecture@afnwct.org and she will be happy to oblige.

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

RSVP Deadline ARTY GRAS
2016-02-04 12:00
All RSVPs for the Arty Gras Party must be received by 12 noon on Thursday, February 4!

Click HERE to go to this event page.

Southbury French Discussion Group - 12 noon
2016-02-03 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly drop-in activity time Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will revolve around “L’amour et la Saint Valentin” – Échangez-vous des cartes de voeux? Avez-vous reçu un bon cadeau pour cette fête? Amenez vos histoires et souvenirs…
Other weekly Wednesday programs feature 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 members and Francophiles.
This program is free for AFNWCT students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

AFNWCT Board Meeting - 10:30 am
2016-01-30 10:30 - 12:00
La Réunion du Conseil aura lieu samedi 30 janvier à 10h30 du matin au centre AF.
Nous allons faire le bilan des premiers mois de l’année fiscal 2015-2016 (septembre – aout) surtout en ce qui concerne notre École de Langue et discuterons des programmes prévus pour 2016.
Si vous êtes membre AFNWCT, et voudriez y assister, vous êtes les bienvenus.

Les Jeux de Cartes - Wednesday 12-1:30pm
2016-01-27 12:00 - 13:30

Café Conversation - CANCELLED
2016-01-23 10:30 - 12:30
CAFÉ CONVERSATION IS CANCELLED FOR 1/23/16
COME TO NEXT MONTH’S MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 6 AND 20 AT OUR AF CENTER FROM 10:30AM TO 12:30PM.
Read and discuss en français topics such as French art, literature, politics, history, music, and current events. All levels of French are welcome. You may choose to listen if you are a beginner. Articles are read out loud so this is a chance to practice your reading skills. French words that are less common are often discussed for understanding amongst the participants so you can add to your vocabulary.
AFNWCT Members attend for free and for all others there is suggested donation of $5.
Contact Noëlle at café@afnwct.org if you would like to volunteer to bring refreshments or if you wish to present or suggest a subject for discussion.

Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Litchfield area French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, January 21 starting at 6:00 pm at its new location, a local business called Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street in Morris (see Google Map below.) 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.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects covered 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.
To receive a copy of the article or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.
