November 2013 Newsletter


AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste
NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS

NOVEMBER 

November leads us to the American Film Series, Native Americans, Thanksgiving and before you know it Cookie Fest with San Nicolò.  We are also introducing a new activity entitled “Welcome Home Stranger”.  Don’t forget to renew your membership so that you can attend our film series, use our library and take advantage of members-only activities.  See you at the Association.  There is something for everyone!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Membership is valid for 1 school year.  Renew for 2013/14!  In addition to our American Cinema Series, we also have a fantastic library with over 5000 books, magazines and 1300 DVD’s, a Children’s Corner Library.  Everything is available for check-out.  Your membership is also valid for Members-Only activities.   Membership is €25 for students, teachers and over age 65 and €35 for regular membership.  You must be 16 to become a member.  Bring a friend, your spouse, your colleagues… your mother, your teenager!  There is a form to be filled out.  Click here to download the membership form or pick it up directly in the office.  Memberships can be made in the Association or directly at the Cinema on American movie day before the show.  More questions? Check out our FAQ.

AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2013/14

Our 33rd Annual English Language American Film Series will be shown at the Cinema dei Fabbri, Via dei Fabbri 2/A in Trieste.  Showings will be on Thursdays at 2, 4, 6:30 and 9 pm.  The first film of the series is Silver Linings Playbook (starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro) on November 14th.  (This substitutes the film “42” that was previously published in our program but is not available for distribution).  Here is the complete list of films for the 2013/14 season.  You can pick up your definitive Membership Cards in our Office from November 11th or directly at the Cinema dei Fabbri on American Film day. 
28/11/ 2013  Searching for Sugar Man. Dir. Malik Benjelloul. Starring Steven “Sugar” Segerman, Dennis Coffey. Oscar, best documentary, 2013. (86 min.)


We are a 100% Volunteer Run organization.  Only our teachers are paid.  We manage the library, answer the phone, clean, take out the garbage, assemble furniture, paint, do the accounting, design flyers, organize programs, staff the cinema, organize Storytime, present documentaries, cleanup after TGIF, set-up for Coffee Break, Bake Cookies.  Sound interesting?  Come on down, we would love to have you join us!

Congratulations to our volunteers and new Moms Bethany and Luisa!  Enjoy these first months with your little cuties!

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES in the US – November 20, 2013 at 3 p.m.  – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A representative from Education USA / Fulbright Italy will speak about going to the university in the US.  Information on College Admission Requirements, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Study Visas.  Teachers, Parents and High School Students, find out how you can go to the University in the US.  If you are a teacher, please inform your students of this initiative.http://www.fulbright.it/it/servizio-informazioni/sessioni-informative/locandine/locandina-incontro-american-corner-trieste-2013

SPECIAL STORYTIME – November 20, 2013 at 6 pm – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

In honor of U.N. Universal Children’s Day, we will celebrate with the other Trieste public libraries and associations with an extra Storytime.  Come on down with your children. This is a preview for our Saturday Storytime starting again in January.

 WELCOME HOME STRANGER – November 21, 2013 from 7-9 pm – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Everybody who is new to Trieste is a “stranger” here, whether you come from the US, China, Serbia, Brazil, Kenya, Australia or even Rome.  It takes some getting used to and a lot of patience.  Believe it or not, once you get over the rough period, you’ll come to love it here.  This program designed to help newcomers get acclimated here.  Topics can vary from dealing with bureaucracy, getting through the Questura, finding an apartment, enjoying your favorite foods and discovering new favorites, getting an English speaking doctor, setting up your cell phone / Internet connections, practicing your favorite sports, making new friends, learning Italian.  The meetings will be held in English with the expert guidance of Andrea Carnaghi, a “stranger” here himself, although he has been living in Trieste for several years.  Please join us and bring some fellow newcomers!  The group will become what you want it to become.   

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

November 14th -  Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and some great conversation in English!    

FRIDAY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in our Multi-Media Room at 6 p.m. – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH:   Native Americans, the First Americans

Nov. 8th Last Stand at Little Big Horn:  Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse battle Custer – (doc. 60 min.) Both sides of the Battle, from the Native and White perpectives.  On of American history’s most myth-laden and misunderstood events. 

Nov. 15thRichard Manson – Guest Speaker – Diné of the Navajo Tribe.  Ceremonial Expert, Teacher, Artist, Sculptor.

Nov. 22ndTrue Whispers – The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers (doc. 60 min.) The men who devised an unbreakable code in their native language in WWII. Stay on for Thanksgiving after the documentary.

 

TGI…T! (Thank God It’s THANKSGIVING)– in our office from 7 – 9 pm – MEMBERS ONLY 

November 22nd is our Thanksgiving Pot Luck!  Yes, we know that Thanksgiving is on Thursday, but Friday is more fun!  This is now a MEMBERS ONLY event.  Children are welcome.  How does it work? 

·        2013/14 Members Only of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG (Not a member yet?  Become one!)
·        We supply the turkey and a football game on our wide screen.
·        Reservation required aia.fvg@gmail.com or 040 63 03 01.  Limited to 100 people
·        Americans sign up with your telephone number and e-mail address and we will contact you to assign an hors d’oeuvre, side dish or dessert (serving 6 people) to bring
·        Italians and others sign up for wine and beverages.
·        €10 donation per adult, €5 for children under age 12. 
·        Enjoy …


COOKIE FEST and San Nicolò VISIT – November 29th from 5-7 pm – OPEN to MEMBERS and their CHILDREN
Our Annual Cookie Fest Event to kick off the Holiday Season.  Bring Christmas Cookies and Cakes to share.  American Cooking School Demonstrations, Cookie Decorating for Children, Decorate the Christmas Tree, Visit with San Nicolò,   Get your Picture Taken, Give him your Wish List.  Please call or email to reserve for your children or to volunteer aia.fvg@gmail.com or 040 63 03 01.  We will need Volunteers to bring cookies, decorate, help with the Children’s Activities. 

Coming in December – Made for Each Other TV vs Film series.

See you this Fall at the Association!       
 

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