Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Priv. Class
2015-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Mme de Giverny-Claflin

Adv. French
2015-09-14 08:45 - 10:15
Instructor: Mme Bentley

3rd Annual Cocktail de Rentree - September 12
2015-09-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Middlebury Residence, 36 Chesham Drive, Middlebury, CT, 06762, United States
The Alliance Française of Northwestern CT cordially invites you to our 3rd Annual Cocktail de Rentrée!
Join us for an evening of delicious amuse-bouches, wine and signature cocktails… This event is very well attended so be sure to RSVP early to ensure your reservation.
Meet AFNWCT members, learn about our French language classes and activities!
$15 for AFNWCT 2015-2016 Members – Be sure you’ve renewed your membership!
$25 for all others. Reservations required. Send your check by 9/8 to AFNWCT, 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or pay by credit card below. 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

Discussion Group en français Wednesday 12-1:30pm
2015-09-09 12:00 - 13:30
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 $5 for others.
Si vous voulez suggérer ou présenter un sujet, veuillez contacter Rolly: cotiser@afnwct.org
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Groupe de Lecture
2015-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnham Library, Bridgewater, 62 Main St S. (Route 133), Bridgewater, CT, 06752, United States
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… C’était une Ami 6 de race Citroën, alors on m’a appelé Ami 6, en souvenir. Avec le temps, pour aller plus vite, c’est devenu Aziz. » Recueilli par les Tsiganes des quartiers nord de Marseille, Aziz est un sans-papiers de naissance. À dix-huit ans, n’ayant pas les moyens de s’acheter un faux passeport français, il s’offre la nationalité marocaine, et sa vie bascule. Expulsé vers son prétendu pays « d’origine », dans le cadre d’une grande opération médiatique du gouvernement français, il se retrouve dans le Haut-Atlas en compagnie d’un attaché humanitaire chargé de le « réinsérer dans ses racines ». Avec ce voyage initiatique aussi drôle que poignant, cette histoire d’amitié imprévisible entre un petit délinquant seul au monde et un fonctionnaire idéaliste en dépression nerveuse, Didier van Cauwelaert a signé son plus grand succès, traduit en vingt-cinq langues, couronné par le prix Goncourt.
120 pages
le prix est de $10.00 et est en stock a la bibliotheque de Yale, New Haven.
Si vous voulez ajouter votre nom a la liste pour un achat ensemble SVP, donnez une reponse avant le 15 aout.
Nous nous reunirons encore a Bridgewater en septembre et octobre.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.
Questions or comments? Contact Evelyne: lecture@afnwct.org

Drop-In Activity Program - Wednesdays 12-1:30pm
2015-09-02 12:00 - 13:30
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 students. This program is free for AFNWCT students. RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Fall French Classes Start Today!
2015-08-31
Click to go to our French Classes page to see class details.

2nd Annual Volunteer Fair - 9am
2015-08-29 09:00 - 12:00
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 more information can be found on the Town’s website.
Stop by our table and say hello. Visit all the other wonderful non-profit organizations.

Eurochannel's Short Films - "Outsiders" Program 2
2015-08-28 14:30 - 16:30
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” and are shown in their original version with English subtitles.
Free and open to the public, Program 2: “Outsiders” – will feature films from France, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland and Spain (see details below.)
All Programs are free, so gather your friends and family and come discover Europe, visit its countries and listen to all its languages…
RSVP IS REQUESTED FOR EACH PROGRAM. Please call 203-707-0710
We will also be showing other Programs from this series on September 17 and 25, October 9 and 23 and November 8.

The Southbury Film Commission’s mission is to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support services. For more information, please go to: www.southburyfilm.org

PROGRAM 2
OUTSIDERS

BELGIUM: Wallonia
Zinneke
20
Adventure

SWITZERLAND: Geneva
Prora
23
Romance

ROMANIA
Wonderland
22
Drama

FRANCE: Langue d’Oc-Roussillon
Gabin the Mime Artist
20
Thriller

SPAIN: Almeria
Jacobo
14
War

FRANCE: West Indies
Live
12
Drama

Eurochannel, available on Sling in the US, is the award-winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment.

Matinée Littéraire - 10 am
2015-08-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Audubon Center – Bent of the River, 185 E Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
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. (See Google map.)
What a beautiful setting for reading French literature! There is a parking lot near the Center’s entrance. One can park there and follow a short path to the Red Barn. Those who find walking difficult will be transported to the site by car.
Please send an email to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org to be added to the participation list and/or to order a copy of the book.
FYI: Amazon also sells a Bilingual (Francais/Anglais) Kindle version for $.99 which is downloaded wirelessly to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone.

"Dreamers" - Eurochannel's 6th Short Films Tour 7pm
2015-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd., Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
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 of productions. Some are as short as 5 minutes and as long as 30 minutes.
The kickoff program, called “DREAMERS,” will be held at the Southbury Public Library, on Tuesday August 18 at 7pm.
In addition to an 11-minute comedy from France (Indian Ocean) titled “Speed Dating,” movies from Denmark, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Turkey will be shown.

PROGRAM 1
DREAMERS
Min.
Type

DENMARK
Queen for a Day
13
Comedy

SPAIN: Madrid
Ephermereal
18
Adventure

ITALY: Bologna
Mathilde
9
Comedy

SWEDEN
Abrupt
8
Drama

FRANCE: Indian Ocean
Speed Dating
11
Comedy

TURKEY
Blue Uniform
12
Drama

HUNGARY
Coda
13
Drama

Each film is shown in its original language with English subtitiles.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH FREE ADMISSION. We kindly request you RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending.

All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Pétanque et Pique-Nique @ 3pm
2015-08-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Southbury Residence, CT, United States
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: no need to know how to play, we’ll teach you!
$15 for AFNWCT members – $25 for non-members.
Please RSVP by August 13 by sending a check made payable to AFNWCT and sent to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or you may pay by credit card on-line below 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

Groupe de Lecture
2015-08-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2015-07-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnham Library, Bridgewater, 62 Main St S. (Route 133), Bridgewater, CT, 06752, United States
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.
Questions or comments? Contact Evelyne: lecture@afnwct.org

Festival Week
2015-08-01 08:00 - 2015-08-08 11:00
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Get Connected Class
2015-08-01 08:00 - 11:00

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-07-29 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les Zoos”
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 Marda: afnwct@afnwct.org

Matinée Littéraire - 10 am
2015-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
The group’s meeting location is in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River,, Southbury, CT 06488 Audubon tel: 203-264-5098. (See Google map.) Dates: June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, and August 11 & 25.
What a beautiful setting for reading French literature! There is a parking lot near the Center’s entrance. One can park there and follow a short path to the Red Barn. Those who find walking difficult will be transported to the site by car.
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.
Chairperson, Kathryn MacCullough, will be ordering from Cecile Cohen of Yale Book Store the French version for ~$13.95 or those who also want the English version, it will be ~$14.95. The exact amount will be available soon. Please send an email to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org to be added to the participation list and/or to order a copy of the book. Checks made payable to AFNWCT may be mailed to our Southbury AF Center: 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 by May 7.
FYI: Amazon also sells a Bilingual (Francais/Anglais) Kindle version for $.99 which is downloaded wirelessly to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone.
Questions can be directed to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-07-22 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Est-ce important d’avoir de bonnes manières?”
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 Marda: afnwct@afnwct.org

French Short Stories - 7pm
2015-07-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2015-07-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2015-07-07 19:00 - 20:30
Expand your vocabulary and improve your French reading (and writing) skills by studying simple short stories. Students should have taken a Beginners, French 1 or French for Travelers course and/or have a basic understanding of the simple tenses and grammar.
Meets 5 weeks until July 28.
Go to French Classes page to sign up.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Mon premier travail”
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 Marda: afnwct@afnwct.org

Fete du Quatorze Juillet - 3:30 pm
2015-07-12 15:30 - 19:30 | Sandy Hook, 31 Clearview Drive, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482, United States
Celebrate France’s Independence Day at the Sandy Hook home of one of our members. Take a swim in the pool, enjoy delicious food, French music, play Pétanque, share conversations with fellow members…
Menu: Chicken francaise, potatoes, Eggplant Rollatini, Lasagna, Salade niçoise…. plus appetizers, charcuteries, cheeses and dessert. Wine, flavored drinks and water.
$30 for AFNWCT Members – $40 for non-members. Checks (made payable to AFNWCT) may be sent to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or you may pay by credit card below.
RSVP with payment no later than 7/7.
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Matinée Littéraire - 10 am
2015-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Audubon Center – Bent of the River, 185 E Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
The group’s meeting location is in the Red Barn located at the Audubon Center Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488 Audubon tel: 203-264-5098. (See Google map.)
Dates: June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, and August 11 & 25.
What a beautiful setting for reading French literature! There is a parking lot near the Center’s entrance. One can park there and follow a short path to the Red Barn. Those who find walking difficult will be transported to the site by car.
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.
Chairperson, Kathryn MacCullough, will be ordering from Cecile Cohen of Yale Book Store the French version for ~$13.95 or those who also want the English version, it will be ~$14.95. The exact amount will be available soon. Please send an email to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org to be added to the participation list and/or to order a copy of the book. Checks made payable to AFNWCT may be mailed to our Southbury AF Center: 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 by May 7.
FYI: Amazon also sells a Bilingual (Francais/Anglais) Kindle version for $.99 which is downloaded wirelessly to your Kindle, iPad or iPhone.
Questions can be directed to Kathryn at matinee@afnwct.org .

Hermione - Newport, RI
2015-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Community Heritage Village, Newport, RI, United States
Public Tours of the Hermione and Community Heritage Village
First come, first served. No reservations required. Priority access given to school groups during the first hour.
Community Heritage Village
Hermione shipbuilding and colonial crafts demonstrations. 18th century Military drills and demonstrations; 18th c military encampment; Navy Band (schedule TBD).
10:00am – 4:00pm
Alliance Francaise of Providence
The ship Hermione is now sailing through the Atlantic and will be in Newport, RI on July 8th and July 9th. A number of events will be organized during those 2 days. The Alliance Francaise of Providence is part of that effort. One of the main events will be a luncheon on Wednesday July 8th from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Ocean Cliff resort. The place overlooks the entrance to Newport Harbor so the ship will be seen when it enters the bay at 2:00 pm. The luncheon will be a sit down buffet style. There will be music and a number of dignitaries are expected for that occasion. The individual price of the tickets is $45.00, drinks are cash bar. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $500.00. The place is simply gorgeous and the event should be extremely pleasant overall. Please let me know if you have any interest. You can also call me at 401-440-5797.

BYO Lunch En Français 12 noon
2015-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Qui vous inspire”
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 Marda: afnwct@afnwct.org

Hermione: Parade of Ships
2015-07-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Verrazano Bridge, New York, NY, United States
Hermione joined by local ships and boats.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
People’s Parade of Ships: Sail-by Salute past the Statue of Liberty
Parade route begins south of the Verrazano Bridge, heads north Statue of Liberty, up to the Intrepid Museum and back down again.

Hermione - New York
2015-07-02 - 2015-07-03 | South Street Seaport, South Street Seaport, Pier 15, New York, NY, 10038, United States
9:00am – 4:00 pm: Public Tours of the Fregate Hermione. First come, first served. No reservations required. Priority access given to school groups during the first hour.
9:00am – 7:00 pm: Public Visits of the Traveling Exhibit and the Heritage Village
Traveling Exhibit: A photographic panel display of Lafayette’s role in the American Revolution and the Hermione’s reconstruction.
Heritage Village: Revolutionary era re-enactors with historic shipbuilding crafts demonstrations, interactive conversations with the sailors, and a lineup of cultural activities including costumed performances by re-enactors, concerts of period and contemporary music and craft exhibitions. Includes:
Région Poitou-Charentes, France

Exhibit will have information and tourism display about the region in France where the Hermione was constructed and visitors will be able to see and sample products from the region.
Moët Hennessy: Experience Hennessy’s 250th Anniversary
