AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste
SPECIAL EDITION – OCTOBER 2012
SPECIAL EDITION
Hello! We usually only send one newsletter a month, but we have some breaking news and important reminders to give you before the November edition comes out!
GUEST SPEAKER
Friday, October 19, 2012, 6 p.m. in via Roma 15 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“2012 Presidential Elections and the Scenarios in US Foreign Policy according to the Election Results”
Speaker: Richard Snelsire, Consul for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Consulate General – Milan
Mr. Snelsire, a distinguished public speaker, will share his insights on what could change in US Foreign Policy according to the winner of the November 6th Elections.
AMERICAN FILM SERIES at Cinema Ariston – Viale Romolo Gessi 14 - Trieste
Our first film is on Thursday, October 25th with show times at 2, 4, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer. Admission is for members only. Sorry, no single ticket sales… Not a member yet? No problem…read on for more info
AIA FVG MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2012/13
Today we already have 257 members. Help us reach our goal of 600. Support the Association. We are not just a film club. In addition to unlimited use of our Library, membership also includes entrance to the American Film Series at the Ariston, the Made for Each Other series at Cappella Underground, invitations to our special events like Halloween, Election Night, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, our newsletter and much more! What a great gift for yourself, your spouse, a friend, a grandchild!
Prices are unchanged for the 2012/13 Year:
€25 for students (over age 16), teachers, Over 65
€35 for regular membership
You can become a member directly in our office during hours (Monday through Friday 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursdays 10-noon). In addition you can register with us directly at the Ariston on Cinema night. You will receive a temporary card, and the permanent card will be issued within a week. The membership form to fill in is attached to this message. Any questions or doubts? Check out our FAQ.
Already a 2012/13 member? Your Permanent Membership Card is ready in our office or on American Film Night at the Ariston.
HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR CHILDREN– Friday, October 26,, 2012, 5-7 p.m. – Please Reserve
This classic annual event is dedicated to little ghosts, goblins, witches and wizards (and their parents)! Trick or Treat, Spooky Room, Games and Pumpkin Carving. Please reserve by e-mail (aia.fvg@gmail.com) or call during office hours (040 63 03 01) so that we know how many people to expect. This is open to children of members and your children’s friends. We request a contribution of €5 per family to cover the costs. Volunteers are welcome to come and help us set up staff our spooky room, and … clean up! Junior Volunteers, we would love it if you could come in too and do your magic with our young visitors!
SAVE THE DATES:
ELECTION NIGHT ALL NIGHTER – Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 8 p.m. until ???
Come in from 8 p.m., Stay as little or as long as you like. Enjoy a bite with friends, follow the election results, vote in our in-house polling station, talk some politics, enjoy some American TV programs and films regarding Presidential elections. Anybody for West Wing, The Candidate, Being There, Primary Colors? Don’t worry, we won’t close the doors, until the last person leaves! Open to members and friends of members. A €5 per person contribution is requested. Please call to reserve, so we know how many people to expect.
THANKSGIVING DINNER – Thursday, November 22, 2012 – YES! There will be TURKEY!! More details coming soon.
ENGLISH COURSES
Hello all you diligent AIA FVG English Students(past, present and future)! We are so proud of all of you! Keep up the great work! Not a student yet? Become one! Our courses are all conversation based and we do our best to keep them fun, interesting and useful. (Don’t worry, if we need to repeat some grammar we do that too). Every lesson is different and you can begin at any time. We’ll calculate the price from when you begin. Here is our schedule of classes:
Pre-School New 5 week course starting on Nov. 7th , Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. €50. Accepting enrollment now!
Elementary A Tuesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 p.m.
Elementary B Wednesdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Middle School Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
High School A Thursdays, 3 – 5 p.m.
High School B Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Adult Beginner / Advanced Beginner - Mondays 6-8 p.m.
Adult Intermediate - Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Adult Advanced Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are a volunteer-run organization and we have something for everybody: Front Desk, Library, Accounting, Cinema, Fundraising, Activities. Contact us to volunteer. Join over 40 active volunteers!
See you in October at the Association!
Since 1961. Learn, Laugh, Speak…in English.
A full immersion experience in English without leaving Trieste.
Hours: Monday-Friday 4-8pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10-12
