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July/August 2013 Newsletter


AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste
JULY / AUGUST 2013 NEWS


SUMMERTIME is FUN TIME! 
Summer means Barbecue, Beach Books, Retro Movies, Fun, Catching Up.  We’ve got it all this month.   Join us for Independence Day (July 7th), a Retro Film Festival, Storytime, Intensive English.  The Association is rocking all summer!

SUMMER HOURS Officially, these are our hours, but as always, if we are here, we’re open!
JULY:  Monday,Wednesday, Friday:  5-7:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10-12.
AUGUST: The Library is Closed from August 5-23rd..  For information or emergencies, call 349 8 66666 7

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION on July 7th starting at 6:30 p.m. at AUSONIA
A summer evening on the seashore with food and live American music from Elvis to the Boss as played by Gino Deliso and Joe Niemela.  American Menu, Activities for all ages. It WILL be fun!  Hope you can join us.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  Entrata ad Offerta Libera, food is extra. Yes, we know that July 4th is really Independence day, but we like to party on weekends!

AMERICA ON THE BIG SCREEN:  1947-1954 – July 8,9,10,11 Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
America as seen in the cinema during the Allied Military Government years.  Films and newsreels from 1947-1954 in Original Version.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – according to seating availability in our multi-media room in P. S. Antonio, 6.    Comedies, dramas, musicals.  There’s a short break to go downstairs and get a snack. Here’s the program:

8 luglio 2013  1947: ore 19:00 The Secret life of Walter Mitty  (Sogni Proibiti) 1948: ore 21:30 The Pirate (Il Pirata)

9 luglio 2013 1949: ore 19:00 Adam’s Rib (La Costola di Adamo)  1950: ore 21:30 Tea for Two (Té per Due)

10 luglio 2013 1951: ore 19:00 The African Queen (La Regina D’Africa )1952: ore 21:30Singin’ in the Rain (Cantando sotto la Pioggia)

11 luglio 2013 1953: ore 19:00 The Band Wagon (Spettacolo di Varietà) 1954: ore 21:30Seven Brides for  Seven Brothers (Sette Spose per Sette Fratelli )

 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!  Kyle Scott, the Consul General of the USA, visited our new HQ in June to thank our volunteers for their service and their efforts to bring the Italian and American people closer. Thank you!volunteers and Kyle Scott.

MEMBERSHIP
We closed 2012/13 with 520 members.  Our 2013/14 objective is 600 members and we already have 42.  Only 558 to go!  Yes, you can become a member at any time, and yes, you need to renew your membership every year.  2013/14 membership is valid until September 2014.  Intero - €35, Ridotto - €25 (for students over 16, teachers, over 65).  Membership gives you entry to our American Film Series, checkouts from our library, invitations to member only events.

JULY COURSES call Karoline for info: 3498666667

MOMMY AND/OR DADDY BABY ENGLISH CLASS: Ages 0-2

Tuesdays from 6-7pm  July  16,23,30  €30

SUMMER LAB – Il Mio English Camp in Città: Ages 4-10– Day Camp for children age 4-10 at the Filzi-Grego School and garden in Strada di Guardiella.  Half day, full day, single day options from until August 2nd.  In collaboration with AIA FVG, Il Cerchio Aperto Associazione Culturale, Zoe Food, Annalisa Danze, ACTIS.  For Information: 3408789332

SUMMER MATERNA CLASS: Ages 3-5
Tuesdays from 6-7pm July 16,23,30  €30

MIDDLE SCHOOL Reading and Conversation
Mondays and Tuesdays 11-1, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 -€100

HIGH SCHOOL Reading and Conversation
Mondays and Tuesdays 11:30- 3:30, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 -€100

BUSINESS ENGLISH AT LUNCH
1-2pm July 9,11,16,18,23  €65

ADULT ADVANCED BEGINNERS
10-12am July 9,16,18,23,30 -July 30  €130
 

ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CONVERSATION
6-8pm five meetings in July. Starts July 3. Call Karoline for information 3498666667  €130

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS? TEST PREP? RECUPERO?
Yes. Talk to Karoline  3498666667

SEPTEMBER INTENSIVE COURSES
SEPTEMBER 2-6 for Students - TOTAL 10 HOURS: € 100

Middle School Intensive “Potenziato” 9:00-11:00
Middle School Intensive “Recupero” 11:00-13:00

High School Intensive “Recupero” 13:30-15:30
High School Intensive “Potenziato” 15:30- 17:30

SEPTEMBER 9-13 Adult Intensive -  TOTAL 10 HOURS: € 130
Adult Beginners, Advanced Beginner , Intermediate, Advanced Intensive 10:00-12:00 or 18:00 - 20:00
 
TWITTER    https://twitter.com/AIAFVG and LifeInTrieste.blogspot.com
We’re now on Twitter.  Follow our tweets! We are also blogging again on our Trieste Survival Blog.

STORYTIME Light continues – Every Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Summer Reading fun again this year!  I Love Reading.  Check out a book, get points.  Put a library visit in your schedule every week.  Are you a native speaker?  Volunteer to read! We are also looking for Junior Volunteers to help out.  Rebecca Lisle, famous author of books for children and teens, was our special guest reader last week.  The next appointments are July 3, 10, 17, 24.  August 4, September 4.  No reservation necessary.

BACK in SEPTEMBER:  Thursday Coffee Break, Friday American Experience, TGIF

Coming soon:  American Studies Conference at the University of Trieste September 19-21.  Discourses of Emancipation and the Boundaries of Freedom.  Here is the link for more details.

See you this summer at the Association!       

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