Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Célébrons la Fête des Mères, 5pm
2015-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Come shop at The Loft and receive 40% discount on all purchases. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served while we shop for clothing at this Southbury retail clothing store. Fashion style experts and Mary Kay cosmetic consultants will give our members and guests the V.I.P. treatment!
All participants will be entered into a drawing for The Loft gift certificates.
RSVP by May 4 by calling (203) 707-0710 or write to afnwct@afnwct.org.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-05-06 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Ma Liste “Bucket” (Choses que je voudrais faire avant de mourir)
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Parlons Français! 1:30pm
2015-05-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2015-04-06 13:30 - 14:30
Discussion Group en Français for all levels of abilities are welcome whether you’ve just started learning or learned +20 years ago. Native speakers are also welcome. Easily understood articles will be read out loud and discussed by participants.
Free admission to all.

La Vie Parisienne, 12 noon
2015-05-03 12:00 - 16:00
The Alliance Française of Northwestern CT cordially invites you to
LA VIE PARISIENNE
Sunday, MAY 3 from 12 noon – 4 pm at the Heritage Hotel, Southbury (see map below)
Enjoy a delicious Brunch and be entertained by a professional mime. You’ll feel like you’re in Paris with our Montmartre, Eiffel Tower and river Seine settings. Peruse and bid on a wonderful assortment of themed Gift Baskets, gift certificates and other items donated by our generous members and area businesses! We’ve got wine lovers and cat lovers baskets, gardening and do-it-yourself gift baskets, a Summer road trip, Petit Dejeuner, Grandma’s treasure and a Mardi Gras basket and much more!
Proceeds from this event will go towards our French Language School and AF Center located in Southbury.
Adults: $45.00; Students: $20.00.
HURRY! All tickets must be purchased by April 27
BRUNCH MENU:
“Champagne” Mimosas and Assorted Juices
Fresh Baked Pastries, Sliced Fresh Fruit
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Sausage
French Toast with Maple Syrup
Mixed Greens with Assorted Toppings
Pan Seared Chicken; Marsala or Lemon Butter Sauce
Penne Pasta: Pomodoro, Pesto or Vodka Sauce
Chef’s Selection of Desserts
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea
For questions, please call 203-707-0710

Prices:

Adults $45.00 USDStudents $20.00 USD

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Café Conversation 10:30am
2015-05-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2015-04-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2015-04-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2015-03-21 10:30 - 12:30
Read and discuss en Français topics such as French art, literature, politics, history, music, and current events.
AFNWCT Members attend for free and for all others there is suggested donation of $5.
Contact Noëlle at café@afnwct.org if you plan to bring refreshments or if you wish to present or suggest a subject for discussion.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“La Fête des Muguets”
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Parlons Français! 7pm
2015-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2015-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
All levels of French speaking abilities, as well as native speakers are welcome. Designed to help increase vocabulary and improve speaking ability, topics of interest will be read out loud and discussed by participants.
Free admission to all.

Ciné-Club "Planet Ocean" 2:30pm
2015-04-24 14:30 - 16:00
In alignment with Earth Day, dive into our planet’s greatest mysteries with a team of international underwater cinematographers as they explore the breathtaking bond between humanity and the ocean. A discussion regarding the environment and what we need to do to sustain it will follow.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

French Discussion Group 6pm
2015-04-23 18:00 - 19:00
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects covered Les Santons de Provence, Roquefort cheese, and Le Beaujolais Nouveau. 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.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Souvenirs de mon enfance”
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Lebanese Cooking Class at 11:30am
2015-04-19 11:30 - 15:00 | Unnamed Venue, Watertown, CT
DUE TO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, THERE ARE NOW 2 SPACES AVAILABLE – PLEASE CALL (203) 707-0710 TO RESERVE AND/OR TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST.
Our next French Cooking class will be held on Sunday April 19 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Participants will prepare and enjoy a LEBANESE meal consisting of:

Taboule: salade faite avec du persil, tomate et menthe mélangée avec du blé concassé
Poulet farci grillé avec du riz et pignolis ainsi que des noisettes.
KIbe: viande hachée (boeuf) melangée avec des oignons et Burghoul, servie avec du lait callé dessus
Dessert: Baklava

Participants who wish to drink wine with their meal should bring their own. Fluency in French is not required however vocabulary related to French culinary art will be introduced; participants should bring a pen and paper for notes.
Cost is $40.00 per person (only $30 for AFNWCT Members).
Checks made payable to AFNWCT should be sent to AFNWCT – 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488.
Directions to the instructor’s private home in Watertownn will be sent once reservations have been received.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Endroits visités”
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Ciné-Club - Les Petits Mouchoirs 2:00pm
2015-04-12 14:00 - 16:00
Les Petits Mouchoirs “Little White Lies” starring Marion Cotillard. After a traumatic event, friends go on a beach vacation where their relationships are sorely tested as they are forced to admit the little lies they have been telling one another.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

La Poésie: la Langue de l’Amour, 7pm
2015-04-10 19:00
Celebrate national poetry month with original poetry written by Brian Denyer. From humorous to inspirational poetry, this program begins with Brian’s verse response to the French classic poets (e.g. du Bellay, La Fontaine, Moliere) and will include his commentary on the poetic attitudes of the time period. Moving forward onto the more modern forms, Brian’s poetry will imitate the styles of Baudelaire and Paul Valery. To conclude, participants will create an original group poem, in French. Hand-outs of the selected poetry using a parallel text translation will be available. This event is open to the public. Wine and a light dessert will be served.
RSVP extended – pay online here or by check at door: All Students and Teachers – only $5. $15 for non-members; $10 for AFNWCT Members

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All Students & Teachers $5.00 USDAFNWCT Member rate $10.00 USDNon-Member rate $15.00 USD

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Scrabble en Français 2:30pm
2015-04-10 14:30, 2015-03-13 14:30
Practice thinking and diving deep into your brain to pull out French words. 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 for others.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Fêtes/Traditions du printemps”
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Groupe de Lecture 6:30pm
2015-04-02 18:30 - 20:30
Participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy the richness of the French language.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

BYO Lunch en francais 12noon
2015-04-01 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les farces du Poisson d’avril” (April Fools’ jokes I have known).
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

Réunion du Conseil - 7pm
2015-03-27 19:00 - 21:00
Si parmi nos membres quelqu’un voudrait proposer un évènement ou programme, ou autre chose, veuillez contacter un des membres du Conseil. Voici la liste et leur adresse Internet pour les contacter.
La réunion du Conseil commencera à 19h mais il y aura du pizza et de la salade à partir de 18h30.

Ciné-Club "Les Petits Mouchoirs" 2:00pm
2015-03-27 14:00 - 16:00

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Ma mauvaise/pire experience” – Jean.
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

French Discussion Group 6pm
2015-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
Tonight’s discussion will revolve around two articles:
“La Gastronomie française: est-elle périmee?” et/ou un article de Dominique Mataillet: Le français, tel qu’on le parle – “Tu ne diras plus “HASTAG!”
To receive a copy of the articles or handout prior to the meeting, RSVP to afnwct@afnwct.org.
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects covered Les Santons de Provence, Roquefort cheese, and Le Beaujolais Nouveau. AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les Filles du roi Louis XIV” (ancêtres de notre member, Lorraine) – Rolly
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org

La Musique Actuelle et ses Artistes Francophones at 2pm
2015-03-15 14:00
DEADLINE EXTENDED – RSVP BY SATURDAY, MARCH 14.
présenté en français par Patrice Tassy, DJ’, musicien, photographe.
Cette présentation musicale a pour objet de nous faire voyager a travers la musique de maintenant. un regard sur nos artistes francophones préférés, de Yannick Noah a Amadou et Mariam en passant par Stromae pour n’en citer que quelques uns, musiques d’inspirations électro, folk, hip hop, jazz ou world, ces artistes qui nous montrent que la musique dépasse largement toutes les frontières. This event is open to the public. Wine and a light dessert will be served.
Reservations must be made (by March 12 – extended)by Saturday, March 13.

Send checks $10 for members and $15 for all others to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 — or pay with credit card below.

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Member rate $10.00 USDNon-Member rate $15.00 USD

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