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To make reservations or to obtain more information about any of the Alliance Française programs, please call (860) 278-9999 [fax (860)293-1688]. An RSVP for any program you plan to attend would be greatly appreciated. If circumstances suggest that classes or events may be cancelled (weather, Civic Center, etc.,) please call the AFdeH office for a recorded message: (860)278-9999. |
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| SUNDAY CONFERENCE RESERVATIONS: Call the office and reserve with your credit card or send a check to the AFH. AFH Students, Silver & Gold Members: $6 (Free if registered before deadline) AFH Basic Members: $8 ($6 with registration & payment before deadline) Guests: $10. Usually lots of free Sunday parking at LAZ/Hilton lot at Pearl & Jewell Street intersection | |||
Lecture in English with Video Clips by Joan Keefe Why has Edith Piaf become an international
legend? Joan Keefe has taught French at American University in Washington, D.C. for many years. She frequently lectures on the subjects of Edith Piaf and The French Chanson at museums and universities. 233 Pearl Street, Hartford RSVP before Tuesday, April 22nd |
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Wednesday, May
7th, 2008 4:00 p.m. The top students of French from area middle and high schools will be honored by the Alliance Française of Hartford at an awards ceremony on May 7, 2008 at 4 p.m. in Founder’s Hall, Central Connecticut State University. It is not too late to consider nominating a student. Teachers who wish to nominate a student should contact Gayle Murphy at gammurphy@comcast.net or by phone at (860) 658-0166. The deadline for submission of student names is Friday, May 2nd. If nominations are sent via e-mail, the sender must request a confirmation that the nomination has been received. The AFH is not responsible for unconfirmed nominations. At the Awards Ceremony, winners will receive
a certificate of recognition from the Alliance
and a book. Families, teachers and department
chairs are encouraged to attend. This year
we are asking teachers to write a brief
essay (no more than 150 words) in support
of their student’s nomination. The
essays will be read by the nominating teachers,
when possible, or by an Alliance Française
representative. A reception will follow.
Submission deadline:
Friday, May 2nd Send to: Gayle Murphy, Academic Liaison
464 Firetown Road Simsbury, CT 06070 |
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Midi-Pyrénées: An Arousal of Your Senses A Talk by Anna Leguen with regional wine & cheese tasting FRIDAY,
MAY 16th at 6 P.M. The Alliance Française of Hartford is fortunate to have Anna Leguen present a conference on her native Midi-Pyrénées. Anna is finishing a one-year internship working with Sharon Straka at the Center for Teaching French at Yale University. Anna’s presentation will be followed by a brief meeting to elect officers and directors for the 2008- 2009 Board of Directors. This will be followed by wine and hearty hors d’oeuvres provided by Michelle Catering (back by popular demand after her success at our Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau). Come enjoy good food and conversation at this special gathering of friends at the Alliance Française of Hartford!
To help you discover her region, Anna will present a tasting to captivate your taste buds! Thanks to the wonderful participation of the famous Fromageries Papillon, this presentation will be embellished with the prestigious and proudly conserved treasure of Midi-Pyrénées, the unsurpassed Roquefort, also known as the “King of the Cheeses”. We will discover this delicacy born more than 2.000 years ago, and learn all about its production and taste. We will also have the pleasure of discovering different facets of the ewe’s milk through tastings of several goat cheeses. Finally, it would be impossible to taste such treats without an accompanying great wine! There is nothing better than the famous Sauternes, recommended by the greatest French Chefs to accompany Roquefort. The wine will be provided by the Maison du Sauternes. Please RSVP by May 9th! Call the office to reserve using your credit card or send a check to the AFH office |
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| Nominations for the AFH Board of Directors: In accordance with the by-laws of the Alliance Française of Hartford, a Nominating Committee, appointed by the President will present a slate of officers and directors to be elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting on May 16th. Any Alliance Française member may volunteer to serve on the Board or he or she may nominate a candidate. Names must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of the AFH. | |||
The Alliance Française
de Hartford's newsletter is now
available as an email attachment.
If you would like to receive it
by email, please submit your email
address to the Director at afdehtfd@sbcglobal.net.
Help us save on printing and mailing
costs and receive your copy early
and in color! |
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| REPONDEZ S’IL VOUS PLAIT: We’d like to encourage you to register in advance for AFH programs and events. You’ll save money and make life easier for those who are doing the planning. On the other hand, if you’re one of those who just can’t plan ahead or likes to do things on the spur of the moment, do join us, but call the AFH office first to make sure the program has not be cancelled due to bad weather, illness, lack of registrations, etc. Registrants will receive a call if a program is cancelled for reasons other than weather. If the weather is questionable, those registered and other interested members should call 860-278-9999 – a message will notify you of the program’s status. | |||
Join your Alliance friends on Saturday mornings at Café Mozzicato for conversation and socializing.This is a great opportunity to practice speaking French or to maintain fluency. All levels are welcome! Please call the office (860-278-9999) or check this website for any date changes.
Saturday
10:30am - 12:00pm:
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Anna
is looking forward to helping AFH members
and guests discover her region, located
in southwestern France. Midi-Pyrénées
is often associated with the city of Toulouse,
well-known for dynamism and economic growth
and, very recently, with one the most impressive
architectural works of all time: the Viaduc
of Millau. Midi-Pyrénées remains very proud
of the traditions that have built its renown,
whether they be historical (the Cathedral
of Sainte-Cécile in Albi, the Place du
Capitole in Toulouse), cultural (Toulouse
Lautrec, Cité de l’Espace) or culinary
(Confit de Canard, Foie Gras, or the famous
Cassoulet).
