Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Café Conversation 10:30am
2015-03-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2015-02-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2015-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | CT
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.

Groupe de Lecture 6:30pm
2015-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | CT
Participants enjoy the richness of the French language by reading out loud the works of French authors known for their excellent writing ability. The group will begin reading a play by Moliere in March.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

BYO Lunch En Français 1pm
2015-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | CT
Current events articles and topics sparked from previous discussions. A great way to increase vocabulary and practice speaking French.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

Parlons Français! 1:30pm
2015-03-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2015-02-02 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
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 Fête de la Chandeleur
2015-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Bridgewater residence, 34 Black Snake Lane, Bridgewater, CT, 06752, United States
Due to inclement weather, this event was postponed. This is the updated information:
The Alliance Francaise of Northwestern CT (AFNWCT) will celebrate “la Fête de la Chandeleur” on Sunday March 1 at 3:00 pm in the Bridgewater home of one of their members. Also called Crêpe Day, la Chandeleur is a French holiday during which people traditionally eat crêpes and drink cidre (not to be confused with American apple cider; this beverage is only for people over 21!).
Though Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, it actually stems from pagan traditions. While some say Chandeleur celebrates the return of sunny days (crêpes symbolize the sun), others say that making crêpes using flour left over from the harvest ensures prosperity in the coming year.
Participants will have an opportunity to try their luck with the Chandeleur coin ritual: if you can successfully flip a crêpe while holding a coin in your other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial problems.
Admission is $15 per person ($10 for members) and reservations are required by February 26.

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Ciné-Club "Monsieur Lazhar" 2:30pm
2015-02-27 14:30 - 16:00 | CT
Showing “Monsieur Lahzar,” The story of an Algerian emigrant who takes over a Canadian 4th grade classroom after the teacher’s tragic death.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

French Discussion Group 6pm
2015-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
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
2015-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2015-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2015-02-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2015-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | CT

Parlons Français! 7pm
2015-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
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.

Scrabble en Français 2:30pm
2015-02-13 14:30, 2015-01-09 14:30 | CT
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.

Groupe de Lecture 6:30pm
2015-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | CT
Participants take turns reading out loud French classic authors and enjoy the richness of the French language. Tonight’s reading is by author Alphonse Daudet
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

Ciné-Club “Vatel” 2:00pm
2015-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | CT
Member and film expert Carol Donahue will introduce this movie directed by Roland Joffé. Based on the life of 17th-century French chef François Vatel who, in spite of being of low birth, is the challenge of designing the magnificent period costumes!
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 for others.

French Discussion Group 6pm
2015-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects covered Les Santons de Provence, Roquefort cheese, 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.

Groupe de Lecture 6:30pm
2015-01-08 18:30 | CT
The group will be reading and discussing the short story by Albert Camus “The Guest”. Copies will be available. For more information, write to lecture@afnwct.org.

Parlons Français! 1:30pm
2015-01-05 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
