The Halloween Party Was LOTS of FUN!

 There was something for everyone this year at the American Corner Halloween Party. Luna was hoping for a nutella sandwich, but she didn't get one. She DID get lots of hugs, though, and she was pretty excited to get to wear these devil horns. Thank you, Anastasia!

 There were costumes and balloons and philosophical conversations in English!

There was face painting! Thank you, Massimo!

There was coloring, and cutting, and lollipop decorating and eating)!

 There were games!

and DRY ICE! Thank you, Martin!

and lots of pictures HERE. Thank you, Cristian!  Thanks to everyone who came to the party and to our wonderful volunteers! Dario, Prosper, Denise, Davide, Leonardo, Karry, Lori, and our scarey witch: Janine!

Today is the Halloween Party!

Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm. For adults we are showing the film FRANKENSTEIN JUNIOR, the classic Mel Brooks film with Gene Wilder. For kids: games, candy, crafts, face painting!

Costumes encouraged but not required. See you in a bit! I have to make my Jack O'Lantern now!!

THANKSGIVING - Thursday, November 25th

Mark your calendars - Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 25th. We are planning a very special Thanksgiving dinner for everybody. Details will follow in coming days.

Thursday Night Intermediate Conversation 7-9

THERE IS NO TIME CHANGE THIS WEEK. THE COURSE WILL MEET FROM 7-9.

Association Closed Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

So Classes are cancelled for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, too!

That means: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult Advanced Conversation. 

Adult Intermediate on Thursday WILL meet, however.  
Have a nice long weekend!!!

Check out the video from the Ambassador's visit yesterday!

You can find it on our American Corner Trieste and Associazione Italo Americana Facebook pages!

Thank you, Ambassador!

From Left to right: Denise Tecchio, Coordinator of the American Corner, Ambassador David H. Thorne, Leonardo Buonomo, President of the Italian American Association, Karoline Steckley, Director of the Italian American Association

We had a great visit with Ambassador David H. Thorne, who stopped in to visit the American Corner at the Italian American Association this morning. We got a chance to talk about all of the great programs we have planned for this year, including the Friday Afternoon Documentary Series here at the Association (Part II of the Twain documentary is today from 6-8pm), our Halloween Party (October 29, 5-8pm), the Monday Nights Television and Film Series at Cappella Underground (starting November 8), the 30th anniversary of the American Film Series at the Ariston Cinema (starting November 18), Thanksgiving Dinner (November 25), Thursday Morning Coffee Hour (next meeting, November 11 from 10-12), and Saturday Morning Storytime (starts January 15). 

We also gave the Ambassador a sneak preview of our Children's Corner Library that will be opening soon thanks to a generous contribution from the US Embassy which has gone towards children's books and DVDs, multi-media equipment, little people furniture, and, our favorite, a PUPPET THEATER with lots of GREAT PUPPETS!

It was our pleasure to welcome Consul General, Ms. Carol Z. Perez, back to the Association this morning as well. She has gone absolutely out of her way over the last few months to help us and we really appreciate her excellent ideas and enthusiasm! We would also like to extend a special thanks to Jack Hillmeyer, Daniela Belloli and Giovanni Guasina for the support and organizational expertise which made this morning's visit possible, and for their friendship.   

The Ambassador is Here for a Visit!

Happy Friday! The American Corner/ Italian American Association is Very excited to host Ambassador David H. Thorne this morning for cookies, illy coffee and good company! It is his first visit to Trieste, so we are even more honored to have him here with us!

WELCOME!

Middle School and High School Classes Start WEDNESDAY!

If you haven't signed up yet, no problem. We can help you with that. Just come a little earlier so we can get everything taken care of.

Middle School 5:00-6:30
High School 6:30-8:00

These courses are SMALL (5-10 students) so you will have LOTS of opportunities to SPEAK!
See you LATER!

2010-2011 Membership cards are on their way

But we haven't received them yet. When we do, though, YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW. I promise!

Intermediate Conversation Class Still has Openings!

Thursday evening from 7-9-- come and try it out! You know you want to!!!

Halloween Party, October 29th - 5- 8 p.m.

Join us on Friday October 29th from 5-8 p.m. for a Halloween Party for all ages.

For Kids - Halloween Games, Prizes, Pumpkin Carving, Best Costume Awards

For Adults - Frankenstein Junior by Mel Brooks starring Gene Wilder plus all the popcorn you can eat.

A 5 Euro contribution is requested. Please call the office to make a reservation: 040 63 03 01

Monday Nights at Cappella Underground

On November 8th, at 8:30 p.m. we will begin "Monday Nights: Tv Series vs Film" (via Economo 12/9). Each showing, always in original version, is followed by a presentation in English, given by Leonardo Buonomo, Professor of American Literature at the University of Trieste and President of the Board of Directors of the Associazione Italo Americana del FVG.



See you at the first show: All in the Family. Do you remember Archie and Meathead?



Here is the program:

Nov. 8 - All in the Family
Nov. 15 - Joe
Dec. 6 - Big Love
Dec. 13 - Witness
Jan. 10 - Nurse Jackie
Jan. 17 - The Hospital
Feb. 7 - Battlestar Galactica
Feb. 14- Star Trek
Feb. 28 - Sanford & Son
Mar. 7 - Barbershop
Mar. 21 - Twilight Zone
Mar. 28 - The Blob

Elementary Class Starts Next Week

There is still time to sign up your 6-10 year-old for the Elementary Class. It will start NEXT WEEK, OCTOBER 19.

The class will be
TUESDAYS from 17:00-18:00
With Karry

If you have any questions or want to sign your child up, please call us as soon as possible!

Thinking about Studying Abroad?

We know lots about doing that and would love to share that info with you! 

Don't forget that our local EF office is also located at Via Roma 15. Come by and ask for GLORIA. Here is her number if you want to call for an appointment: (+39) 0403728443.

Mark Twain Month

October is Mark Twain Month in the Library. It has been 175 years since his birth and 100 since his death. Check out a book - like Huckleberry Finn or Innocents Abroad. We also have everything that he ever wrote plus many biographies.

To learn more about him, come to see our Friday Documentary (October 15th and 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in Via Roma 15). We will feature:

Mark Twain a Film by Ken Burns (PBS) part 1 and part 2

Check out the American Corner Facebook page for more info and quotes from Mark Twain.

Happy TGI Thursday for English-Speaking Seniors!

Today Next week is the first of our monthly get-togethers for Seniors who are young at heart! 2nd Thursday of each month from 10-12. Stop in to say hello!

NOTE: I was wondering where all the Seniors were!! Today is only Tuesday. DUH!! Get with the program, Karoline!! haha.

See you all NEXT THURSDAY!!!

Climate Change Event at MIB is Today

I know you wrote it in your calendar, but here is your reminder!

Did you get the October Newsletter?

I sent the October newsletter today. If you didn't get it, it's because my email and yours both hate SPAM (even though I would never send you anything remotely close to SPAM, our servers don't seem to recognize a fantastically worded newsletter...). I'm not sending anything that you wouldn't know by checking in with this blog, however, so, do me a favor and subscribe to the blog to get updates, that way you don't miss anything.

ALSO, don't forget the event on MONDAY.

Have a great weekend!

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