CALENDAR 2013
June
Thursday, June 6 (commencing
at 6:30 p.m.) – SOIRÉE LITTÉRAIRE at the Bridgewater
Library, Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT. The group will
read a segment of a novel recently very popular in France. One can participate
in this event even if one doesn't have the text or hasn't read previous
segments. We'll share texts and summarize. Contact Evelyne at 860-355-1985 or eacheson023@earthlink.net .
Saturday,
June 8 (10 a.m. to noon) – « Matinée Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at the Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River,
185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain, CT.
The Audubon Center is a wonderful setting for reading outstanding French
literature. From the parking lot, it’s a
pleasant short walk to the red barn, but a car is available to transport anyone
who finds the walk too difficult. We
will be reading La Petite Fille de
Monsieur Linh by Philippe Claudel.
To purchase a copy in French, send a check for $9 made out to AFNWCT,
Inc. Mail your check to AFNWCT, Inc., P.O. Box 31
Woodbury, CT 06798-0031 before May 15. Cécile Cohen congratulated us for having
chosen this novel. This book has been
recommended by the Federation. Each
session will be held rain or shine in the red barn. If you need driving directions, email to afnwct@snet.net or call 203-263-4096.
Saturday, June 22 (10 a.m. to noon) – « Matinée Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at
the Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain,
CT. This summer we are reading La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh by
Philippe Claudel.
July
Saturday, July 6 (10 a.m. to noon) – « Matinée Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at
the Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain,
CT. This summer we are reading La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh by
Philippe Claudel.
Sunday, July 14 (2 to 6 p.m.) -- FÊTE DU QUATORZE JUILLET at the Rock Hall Inn, 19
Rock Hall Road, Colebrook, CT 06021, www.19rockhallroad.com
. AFNWCT members, their families, and their friends have a wonderful
opportunity to spend an afternoon at an award-winning first class residence. The estate was designed
in 1912 by the famous architect Addison Mizner and was restored by Michael
Somers and his wife Stella. It is listed by the
National Register of Historic Places. It is acknowledged as one of the best
destinations to visit in New England.
Our afternoon begins with a tour of the mansion that houses a billiard
room, a cinema room and games such as ping pong, football and pinball. We take a great lunch (see menu below) and
then we can swim in the pool, relax in the Jacuzzi, play tennis, hike in the surrounding forest or go cycling. Menu:
Cocktail with crayfish sauce, raw tomato, onion mousse and avocado with
chips or crackers, hot dogs with Dijon mustard, Chicken skewers with green
pepper sauce, assorted cheeses, baguettes and fruit, Madeleines, beer, wine,
coffee, and tea - all inclusive. Participation is limited. To ensure a place, please
book before July 1 by sending a check payable to AFNWCT, Inc., PO Box 31, Woodbury, CT
06798-0031. Members $50, Non-members
$55.
Saturday, July 20 (10 a.m. to noon) – « Matinée Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at
the Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain,
CT. This summer we are reading La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh de
Philippe Claudel.
August
Thursday, August 1 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – SOIRÉE
LITTÉRAIRE at the Bridgewater Library,
Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT. The group will
read a segment of a novel recently very popular in France. One can participate
in this event even if one doesn't have the text or hasn't read previous
segments. We'll share texts and summarize. Contact Evelyne at 860-355-1985 or eacheson023@earthlink.net .
Saturday, August 3 (10 a.m. to noon) – « Matinée Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at the
Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River, 185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain,
CT. This summer we are reading La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh by
Philippe Claudel.
Saturday,
August 17 (10 a.m. to noon)
– « Matinée
Littéraire en Plein Air » in Southbury at the Audubon Center Bent-of-the-River,
185 East Flat Hill Road, South Britain, CT.
This summer we are reading La
Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh by Philippe Claudel.
September
Thursday, September 5 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) – SOIRÉE
LITTÉRAIRE at the Bridgewater Library, Main
Street South, Bridgewater, CT. The group will read
a segment of a novel recently very popular in France. One can participate in
this event even if one doesn't have the text or hasn't read previous segments.
We'll share texts and summarize. Contact Evelyne at 860-355-1985 or eacheson023@earthlink.net .
Saturday,
September 7 – PÉTANQUE
PARTY. Jean-Marie and Marda invite you
to play pétanque at 82 Sylvan Crest Road in
Southbury, CT. Reserve before August
29. Bring a light lunch and something to
drink. To reserve your place and for
more information : autrans74@gmail.com or telephone 203-262-1320.