Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les Souvenirs de Mon Père”
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
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les Montagnes Visitées”
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
Le sujet de conversation (en français) proposé pour ce jour est:
“Les Perles: le Bijou du mois de juin”
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
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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, 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
Starting March 9, there are two new evening French classes added to our schedule.
Both courses will be taught by Servane – (see Teacher info)
Both classes will take place at our AF Center in Southbury.
Please call (203) 707-0710 to receive enrollment and textbook information.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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