What's Up Feb. 1-5, 2016

What's Up Feb 1-5, 2016 at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG

All American Corner (AC) activities are Free and Open to the Public.

Library and Office Hours this week: 
Monday, Tuesday Thursday 9-12.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-7 pm

Closed for Carnevale: Friday Feb. 5th -  Wednesday Feb. 10th.  No Library, No Administration. No Group Lessons, No Activities.  If you have individual lessons, speak with your teacher.

Monday, Feb. 1st
9am , 11am, 4 pm - THE MARCH - Projection of the Documentary Film about the August 1963 March On Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom.  Narrated by Denzel Washington.  Featuring the Martin Luther King I have a Dream Speech.  Celebrating Black History Month.  (AC)

Tuesday. Feb 2nd
9:30- Mom & Baby Survival Italian (AC)
Thurs. Feb. 4th
10 am  - Mom & Baby Playdate in English (AC)
10 - Maker Space / Survival Italian for Adults (AC)

Friday, Feb. 5th
Closed for Carnevale until Feb. 10th.  Back on Feb. 11th.

DEADLINE for REGISTRATION for the GLOW Weekend - Feb. 4th
Now Accepting Applications for GLOW Weekend - Girls Leading our World - February 13-14 - Middle School and High School Girls.  (AC)  http://www.aia-fvg.blogspot.it/2016/01/glow-weekend-feb-13-14-2016.html

February 2016 Calendar

Here is the American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG Calendar of Programs for February 2016.  
For complete details of February, go to our NEWSLETTER.  Celebrating Black History Month at American Corner Trieste.
Don't miss:
The March on Washington on February 1st.
Made For Each Other starting on February 15th - Mondays at 8 pm for 6 weeks.



February 2016 Newsletter

AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste  - FEBRUARY 2016 NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY -   Made For Each Other is back for its 7th Season!  Join us for our other regular appointments: Moms & Babies, Makers, Readers, Teachers.  Special Events: GLOW – Girls Leading our World – a must for teenage girls!  Celebrate Black History Month with the film THE MARCH and our Short Story. Add us to your address book so you will be sure to receive our Newsletters!

OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS  
Our Hours are:  Mornings:  Tuesday and Thursday 9–12,   Afternoons:  Monday to Friday 4-7. 
During Office Hours, you can renew your Membership or Course with Cash, Pick up your receipts for IBAN Payments, Check Out Books, DVD’s Magazines. 

CLOSED for CARNIVAL from Friday, February 5 until Wednesday, February 10thNO Classes or Activities during those dates. 

You can become a member at any time of year!  Here is the Membership Form.  You can pay cash or pay via IBAN.  Remember to fill in and scan your Membership Form along with the copy of your IBAN Payment.  Prices remain unchanged:  €35 for the Regular Adult Membership and €25 for Reduced Membership - Students age 16 and over, Teachers and over age 65.  To attend courses, the student (or a parent) must be a member).  Membership is valid for checking out books, magazines, DVD’s and for 9 films in the 2015/16 American Cinema Series in the Original Version at Cinema dei Fabbri and plus reduced ticket prices on other films at Fabbri.  Membership is valid until August 31, 2016.

COURSES:
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES
You can still register for WINTER Classes.  Looking ahead? SPRING Classes begin on April 2nd.  Here are the Course Offerings for ADULTS and KIDS.   If there is space, after contacting us, you can join start a course at any time of the year.  Remember to pick up your receipts at the Front Desk during Office Hours.  Do you need to change day or class?  No problem, we’ll try to help. 

WEEKEND WARRIOR FULL IMMERSION ENGLISH for ADULTS.   – The monthly dates have been set for the year - 1 weekend each month.  The next session is Feb 20-21, 2-7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  10 hours of intensive English over the weekend. Objective: English Fluency!  Too busy during the week?  This is for you.  Start communicating in English, fast!
NEW – FRIDAY NIGHT ADVANCED ADULT CONVERSATION – Friday evenings from 8:00pm–9:30pm –  for 15 weeks starting on January 29th.

TOEFL and SAT EXAM PREPARATION – Contact us if you will be taking the exams to go to the university in the US.  We have set up a class to help you.


THE AMERICAN FILM SERIES continues at Cinema dei FabbriYou can become a member even after the series starts.  ONLY Members can attend the American Film Series.  No single tickets can be sold.
Feb. 11th  at 2, 4, 6:30, 9 pm – INSIDE OUTDisney Pixar (2015, 95 min.) After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
THE MARCH - Free and Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste
February 1st – 9 am, 11 am, 4 pm.  (Film 2013, 60 min.) - A chronicle of  Martin Luther King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 1963.  The largest peaceful demonstration to take place in the US to date.   Schools are welcome to attend, upon reservation to aia.fvg@gmail.com

GLOW Weekend for Teenage Girls –February 13-14Girls Leading Our World. A weekend of girl power for middle school and high school girls. Mentored by young female professionals.  All Activities in English. Get out your sleeping bag! Reservation required. Limited to 20 girls. Application Deadline: Feb. 5

MADE for EACH OTHER –– Free and Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste
Monday Nights at 8 pm – February 15th – March 21.  Same theme – different Media.  One week a TV Series and the next week a Film, in English.  American Pop Culture 101.  Commentary by Leonardo Buonomo. Themes Include: Macabre Fun, Tough Maine Women, Soap Operas. 
MACABRE FUN:                  15/02/2016 - The Munsters    22/02/2016 - Young Frankenstein
TOUGH MAINE WOMEN: 29/02/2016 - Olive Kitteridge            7/03/2016 - Dolores Claiborne
SOAP OPERAS:                    14/03/2016 - Soap                  21/03/2016 - Tootsie

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – Free and Open to the Public

FAMILY FILM NIGHT - FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC at American Corner Trieste
Every month we will have a cartoon family film in English.  Bring the kids, the grandchildren.  Take a break! Bring some friends. Cartoon Feature Films in English for all ages. Here is the list for 2015/16.  This month: 
February 12th, 5:30 pm – The PRINCESS and the FROG  (2009, 97 min.)  A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

AMERICAN CORNER TEEN CLUB - AC TC - Every Friday from 5-7 pm
Make, Create, Hang out in English.  Free and Open to all Middle and High School Students.  Every week a different activity.  Cooking, Playing, Coding, Karaoke.  Check it out!

WOMEN’S SPACE – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
MOMS and BABIES (0-3 yrs)
MOM & BABY SURVIVAL ITALIAN - Every Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 am.  Meet some other moms, learn some Survival Italian in an informal setting.  Bring the Baby!
MOM & BABY PLAYDATE in English – Every Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am – Meet Moms.  Hang out in our baby friendly space and let the kids play together.
NATI per LEGGERE Bilingual Storytime Reading for ages 0-3 years with Moms or Caregivers.  Thursday, February 18th, 10 am.  Give your baby a head start on life.  Read together!  It’s good for your baby and for good for you.  Monthly appointment.
MAKER CREATOR SPACE – Every Thursday from 10-12.  Use our sewing machines, knit or sew in company.  We’re working on a logo. 
A Sailor of Austria by  John Biggins.  Send us an email for details.  aia.fvg@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
Feb. 16th - 10-12 - COFFEE BREAK –Take a pause, enjoy some English conversation and a cup of coffee.
Feb. 23rd – 10 -11 am - SHORT STORY CLUB - Passages in the Life of a Slave Woman by Annie Parker, 1853.  
EVERY THURSDAY 10-11 am
SURVIVAL ITALIAN Conversation for Adults – Informal conversation in Italian for Italian language learners.  No homework, no stress.

An English teacher network managed by English teachers.  Contact us via email for the next meeting date and time. 

COMING SOON:
March - SUSTENANCE: CHICAGO and the FOOD CHAINThe realities of food access in Chicago through the eyes of children at home, school, and in their communities.
April - LE VIE delle FOTO – AIA FVG High School Students are preparing a photographic exhibit in collaboration with a High School in Pennsylvania.

AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Programs, consultation of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always free and open to the public.  A great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids.  The US Department of State has granted us a Gold Standard rating in terms of programs, facilities, services! In addition to our regular library, we also feature an Education Advising Section, Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space.  Consult our on line catalog of Books and DVD’s

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Remember that we are a volunteer organization.  We are looking for people to work in the afternoons at the Front Desk, manage library checkouts, help at the cinema, manage our morning programs, help with seasonal events, mentor teens and a variety of other roles.  Contact us!  We’ll keep you busy!

Advanced Adult Conversation - Friday Nights

Advanced Adult Conversation 
at Associazione Italo Americana FVG

NEW!!

Length: 15 weeks
Starting date: January 29th
When: Friday evenings  from 20:00 - 21:30

Cost: €281.25 Euro (€267.19 if paid by IBAN)

The dates for the course are:
January: 29
February: 5, 12, 19, 26
March: 4, 11, 18
April:1, 8, 15, 22
May: 6, 13, 20

For More Info:  AIAfrontdesk@gmail.com                 Phone: 040  63 03 01

To take a course at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG, you must be a MEMBER.  Here is MEMBERSHIP Info.  

The March on Washington - Feb. 1, 2016 - 9am, 11am, 4pm

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
THE MARCH - Free and Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste

February 1st – 9 am, 11 am, 4 pm (Film 2013, 60 min.)

A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 1963 (100 years from the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln). Featuring the Martin Luther King "I have a Dream Speech" pronounced at the Lincoln Memorial. 
The largest peaceful demonstration to take place in the US to date. Narrated by Denzel Washington, Historic Footage, Interviews with the organizers.

Schools are welcome to attend, upon reservation to aia.fvg@gmail.com
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3122416/

#americanspaces #USEmbassytoItaly #ConsolatoUSAMilano

What's Up Jan 25-29, 2016

What's Up Jan 25-29, 2016 at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG

All American Corner (AC) activities are Free and Open to the Public.

Tuesday. Jan 26th
9:30- Mom & Baby Survival Italian (AC)
10 - Short Story Club  - Mark Twain: A Presidential Candidate.  Read and Discuss. Here is the link to the story.  An 1879 piece of satire that is still relevant for this year's US Presidential Primaries. (AC)
https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Twain_Presidential_Candidate.pdf

Thurs. Jan 27th
10 am  - Mom & Baby Playdate in English (AC)
10 - Maker Space / Survival Italian for Adults (AC)
Fri. Jan 28th 
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club (AC)
6 pm - Teacher 2 Teacher - Meeting for English Teachers.  Theme - Technology in the Classroom.  

Now Accepting Applications for GLOW Weekend - Girls Leading our World - February 13-14 - Middle School and High School Girls.  (AC)  http://www.aia-fvg.blogspot.it/2016/01/glow-weekend-feb-13-14-2016.html

GLOW Weekend - Feb. 13-14, 2016

GLOW - Girls Leading our World
February 13-14 - 24 hours from 3pm to 3pm.
Girl Power for Middle and High School Girls. 
All Activities in English. Limited to 20 participants
Adult Supervision at all 
TImes. American Corner Trieste

The objective is to reinforce positive attitudes and present upbeat role models and increase the the self-confidence of girls. 

Our Adult Mentors include Young Female Professionals who will lead workshops on:
Zumba, Makeup, Mosiacs, Circus School, Physics, Nutrition and other themes. 

Contribution: €20 per person to cover expenses.

For the more information, or to enroll your daughter, contact us at aia.fvg@gmail.com
#americanspaces

Here is the application form that you can download and print:

Made for Each Other 2016

Save the Dates! Mondays at 8 pm 
from Feb. 15th until March 21st.  
Six weeks of Made For Each Other in its 7th edition.
Comparative TV / Movies with Leonardo Buonomo.  
Free and Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste






































MACABRE FUN - Mostri divertenti
15/02/2016        The Munsters. 1964-66. TV series. Starring Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne De Carlo   A family of friendly monsters doesn't understand why people are afraid of them.

22/02/2016        Young Frankenstein. 1974. Dir. Mel Brooks. Starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman The grandson of Dr. Frankenstein wants to prove that he is a serious scientist.  He goes back to his homeland and discovers his grandfather's notes on how to bring back the dead.  

TOUGH MAINE WOMEN - Le donne forte del Maine
29/02/2016               Olive Kitteridge. 2014. TV series. Starring  Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Bill Murray. The story of Olive, Middle School Math teacher, and her 25 marriage to Henry.

7/03/2016                Dolores Claiborne. 1995. Dir. Taylor Hackford. Starring Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Plummer. A big city journalist goes home to her small town where her mother, who works as a maid, has been arrested for the presumed murder of her boss. 

SOAP OPERAS - Telenovele
14/03/2016              SoapTV series. 1977-1981. Starring Katherine Helmond, Richard Mulligan, Billy Crystal. A parody on soap operas with the exaggerated stories of the Campbells and the Tates.

21/03/2016              Tootsie. Film. 1982. Dir. Sydney Pollack. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr.  Michael Dorsey, an unemployed actor, decides to get a part in a soap opera by dressing as a woman.  He becomes famous, but in the meantime he falls in love with a beautiful colleague.   

What's Up - Jan 18-22

What's Up Jan 18-22, 2015 at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG

All American Corner (AC) activities are Free and Open to the Public.

Tuesday. Jan 19th
9:30- Mom & Baby Survival Italian (AC)
10 - NO Sharing and Relaxing this Week - Back on February 16th.
Morning - Martin Luther Jr. Day - Free Civil Rights Program for Elementary Schools (Upon Reservation)


Thurs. Jan 21st
10 am  - Nati Per Leggere - Bilingual Reading (English / Italian) 0-3 yrs for Moms & Babies (AC)
10 - Maker Space / Survival Italian for Adults (AC)
8 pm - Women's Space Book Club - Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult.  Contact us for details aia.fvg@gmail.com (AC)


2,4,6:30, 9 pm - Birdman - American Film Series at Cinema dei Fabbri.  Associazione Italo Americana FVG Members only.  You can become a member in the office.  Birdman - Winner of 4 Oscars - Starring Michael Keaton

Fri. Jan 22nd 
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club (AC)


NEW English Classes for Kids - Winter 2016

We have added 3 new sections of English Classes for Kids

Pre-K - Wednesday, 4-6 pm
Elementary -Monday, 5-6:30 pm
Middle School - Monday, 3 -5 pm

Here is the complete list of winter courses ADULTS and KIDS.  
Winter Session Classes start the week of January 11th

At AIA FVG you can join a class at any time of the year.  Even if you miss the first lessons, it's no problem.  


What's Up - Jan 11 - 17 2016

What's Up Jan 11-15 at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG.

Monday, Jan 11th
Winter Semester Weekday English Classes at AIA FVG start!  You're still in time to register for English Classes for Adults and Kids.  You can join a class at any time.  Here is the LINK with all the details about Classes. 

All American Corner (AC) activities are Free and Open to the Public.

Tuesday. Jan 12th
9:30- Mom & Baby Survival Italian (AC)
10 - Tuesday Coffee Break (AC)

Wed. Jan 13th
10 am - State of the Union Message of President Obama (AC)

Thurs. Jan 14th
9:30 - Mom & Baby Playdate in English (AC)
10 - Maker Space / Survival Italian for Adults (AC)

Fri. Jan 15th
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club (AC)
5:30 - Family Film - The Lorax (AC)

Saturday / Sunday Jan 16-17
2-7 pm - Weekend Warrior - a Full Immersion English Weekend - AIA FVG

Corsi di Inglese Inverno 2016

Winter and Spring English Courses at Associazione Italo Americana FVG


You can join our courses at any time of year.  
Here below are the LINKS for our Winter and Spring Classes.
Saturday Classes begin on January 9th
Weekday Classes start the week of January 11th


You can always send an email to  aiats.course@gmail.com for more information.

The cell phone number for additional info is: 
329 01 10 424.


State of the Union Address - Wed. Jan. 13th 10 am

Join us for a viewing of the State of the Union Address.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10 am.
At American Corner Trieste.  Free and Open to the Public.

This will be President Obama's last State of the Union Address.  The second Tuesday of each January, every President makes a speech to the Congress and Senate.  A look at the events of 2015 and the President's view of the future.

For more info:  www.whitehouse.gov/sotu

January 2016 Calendar

Here's our January 2016 Calendar at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG.


Yes, We're Back!

Yes, We're Back! 

Thursday, January 7th. 
Mom & Baby Playgroup 9:30 - 12
Sorry, no official Maker Space Meeting today. Our Makers are busy getting their homes back in order after sending their kids back to school! You're welcome to come anyway.
Of course our Library is open for business.
Friday - January 8th 
Teen Club at 5pm

Saturday - January 9th 
Saturday Classes Begin

Monday - January 11th 
Regular Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Classes Begin.  

Do you need to register for a class or pick up receipts? Come on down!

January 2016 Newsletter

AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste
JANUARY 2016 NEWSLETTER

JANUARY–  Happy 2016!  We had a great break and we hope that you did too.  Back and ready for action!  You’re still in time to visit “Dinner with Jackson Pollock” at Palazzo Gopcevich and to register for Winter Session Classes.  January brings us regular Nati per Leggere appointments, the State of the Union Message, Martin Luther King Day and all of our regular activities.    
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS  
Our Hours are:  Mornings:  Tuesday and Thursday 9–12,   Afternoons:  Monday to Friday 4-7. 
We reopen on Thursday January 7th.  During Office Hours, you can renew your Membership or Course with Cash, Pick up your receipts for IBAN Payments, Check Out Books, DVD’s Magazines. 

You can become a member at any time of year!  Here is the Membership Form.  You can pay cash or pay via IBAN.  Remember to fill in and scan your Membership Form along with the copy of your IBAN Payment.  Prices remain unchanged:  €35 for the Regular Adult Membership and €25 for Reduced Membership - Students age 16 and over, Teachers and over age 65.  To attend courses, the student (or a parent) must be a member).  Membership is valid for checking out books, magazines, DVD’s and for 9 films in the 2015/16 American Cinema Series in the Original Version at Cinema dei Fabbri and plus reduced ticket prices on other films at Fabbri.  Membership is valid until August 31, 2016.

COURSES:
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES
Registration is open for WINTER Classes.  Saturday Classes begin on Jan. 9th.  Weekday classes begin the week of Jan. 11th.  Here are the Course Offerings for ADULTS and KIDS.  We have added some new sections for Elementary (Mon 5-6:30) and Middle School (Mon 3-5).  If there is space, after contacting us, you can join start a course at any time of the year.  Remember to pick up your receipts at the Front Desk during Office Hours.  Do you need to change day or class?  No problem, we’ll try to help.  Take advantage of the American Corner Library and Facilities while you’re there.  

WEEKEND WARRIOR FULL IMMERSION ENGLISH for ADULTS.   – The monthly dates have been set for the year - 1 weekend each month.  The next session is Jan. 16-17, 2-7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  10 hours of intensive English over the weekend. Objective: English Fluency!  Too busy during the week?  This is for you.  Start communicating in English, fast!

TOEFL and SAT EXAM PREPARATION – Contact us if you will be taking the exams to go to the university in the US.  We have set up a class to help you.


THE AMERICAN FILM SERIES continues at Cinema dei FabbriYou can become a member even after the series starts.  ONLY Members can attend the American Film Series.  No single tickets can be sold.
Jan. 21st –  BIRDMAN. Dir. Alejandro González Iñárritu. Starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone. Drama, 119  min.  Academy Award Winner: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

OPEN until Jan. 10th – Palazzo Gopcevich, 10 am – 5 pm – Tues. to Sun.  Free and Open to the Public.
This very special photographic exhibit is brought to us thanks to the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Italy, The City of Trieste, AIA FVG /American CornerJackson Pollock the artist needs no introduction, but perhaps lesser known is Jackson Pollock the gardener, baker, and dinner-party host.  Dinner with Jackson Pollock features more than fifty recipes collected from handwritten pages scrawled by Jackson in Long Island, interspersed with Jackson’s masterworks, still lifes of the Pollock summer home, and beautiful photographs of each recipe.  A unique and insightful portrait of a great American artist.


STATE of the UNION ADDRESS  – Wednesday, January 13, 2015, 10 am
President Obama, 44th President of the United States, will make his last State of the Union Address.  A summary of the events of 2015 and the President’s vision for the future. 

Free Civil Rights Lesson for Elementary School Classes on the occasion of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Classroom reservation required.  Teachers should contact us at aia.fvg@gmail.com for details.  Space is limited.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – Free and Open to the Public

FAMILY FILM NIGHT - FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC at American Corner Trieste
Every month we will have a cartoon family film in English.  Bring the kids, the grandchildren.  Take a break! Bring some friends. Cartoon Feature Films in English for all ages. Here is the list for 2015/16.  This month: 
Jan. 15th, 5:30 pm – THE LORAX – The Dr. Seuss Classic - A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

AMERICAN CORNER TEEN CLUB - AC TC - Every Friday from 5-7 pm
Make, Create, Hang out in English.  Free and Open to all Middle and High School Students.  Every week a different activity.  Cooking, Playing, Coding, Karaoke.  Check it out!

GROW Weekend for Teenage Girls – coming February 13-14.  Girls Rock Our World. A weekend of girl power for middle school and high school girls.  Mentored by young female professionals.  All Activities in English.  Get out your sleeping bag!  Reservation required.  More info coming soon.

WOMEN’S SPACE – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
MOMS and BABIES (0-3 yrs)
MOM & BABY SURVIVAL ITALIAN - Every Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 am.  Meet some other moms, learn some Survival Italian in an informal setting.  Bring the Baby!
MOM & BABY PLAYDATE in English – Every Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am – Meet Moms.  Hang out in our baby friendly space and let the kids play together.
NATI per LEGGERE Bilingual Storytime Reading for ages 0-3 years with Moms or Caregivers.  Thursday, January 21st 10-11 am.  Give your baby a head start on life.  Read together!  It’s good for your baby and for you.  Monthly appointment.
MAKER CREATOR SPACE – Every Thursday from 10-12.  Use our sewing machines, knit or sew in company.  We’re working on a logo. 
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult.  Send us an email for details.  aia.fvg@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
Every Thursday 10- 11am – SURVIVAL ITALIAN Conversation for Adults – Informal conversation in Italian for Italian language learners.  No homework, no stress.
Jan. 12th  - 10-12 - COFFEE BREAK –Take a pause, enjoy some English conversation and a cup of coffee.
Jan 19th – 10- 11:30 am - SHARING and RELAXING in ENGLISH – Talk, Reflect, Breathe, Relax. 
Jan 26th – 10 -11 am - SHORT STORY CLUB – A Presidential Candidate, Mark Twain, 1879.  Mark Twain offers his candidacy for the presidential elections.

TEACHER 2 TEACHER NETWORK
An English teacher network managed by English teachers.  Contact us via email for the next meeting date and time. 

AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Programs, consultation of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always free and open to the public.  A great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids.  The US Department of State has granted us a Gold Standard rating in terms of programs, facilities, services! In addition to our regular library, we also feature an Education Advising Section, Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space.  Consult our on line catalog of Books and DVD’s

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Remember that we are a volunteer organization.  We are looking for people to work in the afternoons at the Front Desk, manage library checkouts, help at the cinema, manage our morning programs, help with seasonal events, mentor teens and a variety of other roles.  Contact us!  We’ll keep you busy!

See you in the Association!       FOLLOW US on: www.aia-fvg.blogspot.it   https://twitter.com/AIAFVG 
Piazza S. Antonio 6, 34122 Trieste – 040 63 03 01   aia.fvg@gmail.com  

Hours: Monday- Friday 4-7 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9-12