Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Litchfield area French Discussion Group - 6:00 pm
2016-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Flyer Parlez-vous Francais

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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Café Conversation 10:30am
2016-02-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2016-01-09 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
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
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.

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.

Wednesday Le Monde Francophone Program @12noon
2016-01-20 12:00 - 13:30
À la Découverte du Monde Francophone
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 week’s discussion will feature LA BELGIQUE.

This program is free for AFNWCT members and students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

New Parent/Child class starts today! 9:30am
2016-01-16 09:30 - 10:30
A new Parent/Child French Class where together the parent(s) and child(ren) will learn French songs, games and phrases. Studies show the earlier you start a language, the better it is. Parents do not need to know French to take this class.
SATURDAYS: 9:30 – 10:30 AM 1/16 – 3/19 (no class 3/5)
Click here to see details on class fees and how to enroll.

Wednesday Ciné-Club @12noon
2016-01-13 12:00 - 13:30
Come watch 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.

Parlons Francais! Brookfield Discussion Group - 6:30 pm
2016-01-12 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, January 12, 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 these free events through the Brookfield Library website.

French Movie - Brookfield Library 1:00pm
2016-01-10 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, January 10, 2016 at 1:00-4:00 pm the film will be Jean de Florette a 1986 French period film directed by Claude Berri, based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol. The film takes place in rural Provence, where two local farmers scheme to trick a newcomer out of his newly inherited property. The film starred three of France’s most prominent actors – Gérard Dépardieu, Daniel Auteuil, who won a BAFTA award for his performance and Yves Montand, in one of the last roles before his death.
Please register for this event throught the Brookfield library website.

Yves Tanguy: Surrealist Painter @ Mattatuck Museum
2016-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, 06702
Gallery Talk by Charles Stuckey on January 8th, 2016 6:00 PM at the Mattatuck Museum
Join Dr. Charles Stuckey, Head of Research for the Yves Tanguy catalogue raisonné, for a gallery talk and presentation developed in conjunction with Yves Tanguy: Surrealist Painter/Country Gentlemen exhibit which can be viewed through January 17 at the Museum.
Celebrating the works of the French Surrealist painter YVES TANGUY, the Mattatuck Museum is sponsoring a talk given by who was born in Paris and came to the US in 1939, married the then NY based painter Kay Sage and moved to Woodbury in 1941.
The art exhibit is a reflection of the artistic circle Tanguy and Sage attracted and will include other artists’ works including André, Alexander Calder, Naum Gabo and Hans Richter.
Location: Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 753-0381 x130
Email: informationdesk@mattatuckmuseum.org
Click HERE to register for this event with the Mattatuck Museum
Gallery Talk is Free with admission.
Entrance Fee(s)
Members $ 0.00
Non-members Adults $ 7.00
Non-member Senior $ 6.00
Students $ 6.00

Family Days
2016-01-08 08:00 - 2016-01-10 11:00
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Groupe de Lecture
2016-01-07 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. January’s meeting is on the 7th at the AF Center in Southbury.
Our new 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.

IMPORTANT: If you will please let me (Amanda) know asap at lecture@afnwct.org that you will be attending on January 7th, I will bring enough copies of the first several pages of the book with me for each of you. This is because, although 25 “Mass Market Paperback” copies of the book are marked to be available on Amazon at prices ranging from $4.43 upwards, they will unfortunately not arrive in time for our first meeting. (If you are familiar with Amazon, 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 my help in ordering the book, you can let me know on January 7th and I would be happy to oblige.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.
Questions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org

New Adult French Class to Start!
2016-01-07 17:30 - 18:30
A new “French Grammar and Verbs” class will run on Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Click to go to our French Classes page to see class details.

Wednesday Drop-In Activity Program @12noon
2016-01-06 12:00 - 13:30
Join us at our weekly drop-in activity time Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Today’s discussion will revolve around New Year’s resolutions and traditions – like la “Galette de Roi”
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 students.
This program is free for AFNWCT students.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Parlons Francais! - Brookfield Discussion Group 2:00 pm
2016-01-04 14:00 - 15:30
Monday, January 4, 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.
Colin learned to speak French while working at CERN in Geneva many years ago. He has been a Brookfield resident since 1982, but has maintained French and German fluency through his work and friends in Europe.
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.

Closed for New Year's Break - Dec. 30 - January 3
2015-12-30 08:00 - 2016-01-03 17:00
No Classes nor Discussion Groups will be held during our end-of year break.
We take this opportunity to wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year
Meilleurs Vœux pour 2016

Café Conversation 10:30am
2015-12-19 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 would like to volunteer to bring refreshments or if you wish to present or suggest a subject for discussion.

Litchfield area French Discussion Group - December 17 at 6:00 pm
2015-12-17 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, December 17 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 Les Santons de Provence, Roquefort cheese, and 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 Ciné-Club @12noon
2015-12-16 12:00 - 13:30
Come watch the 2nd half of the French movie “Joyeux Noel” With the advent of World War I, Europe is thrown into a brutal and vicious chaos as men are forced to kill or be killed. While blood soaks the battlefield as Christmas approaches, the men in the trenches of the Western Front face a transformation, however fleeting, toward peace and goodwill.
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.
