October Newsletter


AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste

OCTOBER 2012 NEWS

 

OCTOBER

We had a fun and busy September and hope to enjoy a wonderful Indian Summer!  The year kicked off with the Aperitivo with Joe Bastianich, Italian American Chef, Entrepreneur of MasterChef Fame.  In addition we concluded our I Love Reading Summer Reading Program with an Awards Ceremony and began our Friday American Experience Documentaries.  In October we are in full gear with our American Film Series, Courses – Intensive and Fall Semester. As always, we are looking for volunteers for: front desk, the movies, library, and company ambassadors to sell tickets at your work! We are a volunteer-run association and love having new friends help us in any way you can!

 

COURSES

FALL COURSES are here! Note that we have divided them into semesters this year. There is a discount of 5% when you pay by bank transfer. Please put name of student, name of the course and give a phone number when you pay online. IBAN: IT49A0200802290000005261887

 

FALL SEMESTER COURSES

Students

Pre-School: We are currently putting together a course for pre-schoolers. Call for more information.

Elementary:

Tuesdays: 5-6:30pm starting October 9 and finishing December 11. Total: 10 weeks (15 hours)—euro 150

Wednesdays: 3-4:30pm starting October 10 and finishing December 12. Total: 10 weeks (15 hours)—euro 150

Middle School:

Tuesdays: 3-5pm starting October 11 and finishing December 12. Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

High School:

Thursdays: 3-5pm starting October 11 and finishing December 20 (Nov 1st, no class). Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm starting October 11 and finishing December 20 (Nov. 1st, no class). Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

Adults

Beginners:

Mondays: 4-6pm starting October 8 and finishing December 10. Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

Advanced beginners:

Mondays: 6-8pm starting October 8 and finishing December 10. Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

Intermediate Conversation:

Tuesdays: 6-8pm starting October 9 and finishing December 11. Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

Advanced Conversation:

Wednesdays: 4-6pm starting October 10 and finishing December 12. Total: 10 weeks (20 hours)—euro 260

 

 

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2012/13

2010-2011: 340 MEMBERS

2011-2012: 495 MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP GOAL FOR 2012-2013: 600

Thanks to an increase in membership last year, we have kept membership rates the same again this year. Please tell your friends and family. Membership cards for 2012-2013 are available! What a great gift for a friend, spouse, grandchild!

As of October 1st: 135 members (only 465 to go!) Join or renew now and take advantage of our programs:  American Cinema Series at the Ariston, Made for Each Other at Cappella Underground, Library /Mediateca, Children’s Corner, Invitations to Special Events, Coffee Breaks, Friday American Experience, Saturday Storytime  Membership is:  €25 for students (age 16 and over), teachers, over age 65, €35 for regular membership.  Our new laminated Membership cards will be available 1 week after you have paid and completed your registration.  You can pick them up in the office or directly at the cinema. 

A Call for AIA FVG Ambassadors!  We have packets prepared with posters and membership information for you to distribute in your companie , universities, schools..  Call us or come by to pick them up!

AMERICAN FILM SERIES at Cinema Ariston – 2, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m. – MEMBERS ONLY

We have a great program for the year.  To go the movies, you must be a member of AIA –FVG.  Sorry, no single admission tickets can be sold. 

Oct. 25th – Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow.

 

THURSDAY COFFEE BREAK in our library 10 – 12 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Oct. 11th – Our monthly appointment to have a coffee and some good conversation (in English) 

 

FRIDAY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in our Aula Magna at 6 p.m. – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The best of American documentary films (in English) 

Oct. 5thGreat Indian Wars, part 2 – The conclusion of the battles that changed America’s landscape forever. 90 min.

Oct. 12thThe U.S. Election Process – Explanation of how the American voting process works.  50 min.

Oct. 19thBeyond our Differences – Hope and optimism:  How they shape our lives and those of others.  72 min.

 

HALLOWEEN PARTY for Children in AIA-FVG – 5-7 p.m. – Reservation Required

Oct. 26th – For children aged 0 – 12.  Halloween games, Jack-o-Lanterns and fun for everyone.  Come in costume!  Jr. and Sr. Volunteers are needed to assist the little ones and staff our super spooky haunted room!  Reservation required.  €5 contribution per family requested. 

 

LIBRARY NEWS

I  ♥ READING   – Summer Reading Program

Congratulations to all our Summer Readers!  We are so proud of all of you!  If you missed our awards ceremony on September 26th, please come in and pick up your certificate.  Remember, our library is open all year long.  New books have just arrived and will soon be on the shelves. 

NAME THE BOOKWORM MASCOT

The name selected was “Ricky Read”.  Thanks for all of your suggestions.  We love Ricky!

 

SAVE THE DATES:

November 6th – US Election Night All Nighter.  Details coming soon!

Nov. 22nd – Thanksgiving Dinner – Our traditional event at a location soon to be defined.

 

COMING SOON

Kids Zone designated classroom, High Tech Multi-Media Room, Renovation of our premises and much more. 

 

OFFICE RENTAL SPACEWe have office space available.  Email for information. 

 

See you in October at the Association!  

 

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