Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste is CLOSED for the FALL Vacation
from: Monday, October 31st
until: Friday, November 4th
No Office Hours, No Group Courses, No Library.
Classes as usual on Saturday, October 30th and Saturday November 5th. Have a Faboolous Halloween! Enjoy the Break!
Piazza S. Antonio, 6- 34122 Trieste, Italy - +39 040 63 03 01 - +393498666667 aia.fvg@gmail.com
The Day After: Le Incredibili presidenziali del 2016
Collegio Universitario Luciano Fonda - Trieste
in
collaborazione con
Seminario
The day after. Le incredibili presidenziali del 2016
Aula Magna del Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche, del
Linguaggio, dell’Interpretazione e della Traduzione - Università di Trieste
Via
Filzi 14 - Trieste
Mercoledì
9 novembre ore 18.00– 20.00
Introduce e modera:
- Pierluigi Sabatti, Presidente del Circolo della Stampa di Trieste
Partecipano:
- Leonardo Buonomo, Università di Trieste
- Annalisa Mogorovich, Dottorato Interateneo Trieste-Udine “Storia delle società, delle istituzioni e del pensiero”
- Elisabetta Vezzosi, Università di Trieste
- Ilaria Zamburlini, Dottorato Interateneo Trieste-Udine “Storia delle società, delle istituzioni e del pensiero”
November 2016 Newsletter
NOVEMBER
means: Elections, Thanksgiving and
Professional Development! If you
haven’t done so yet, remember
to renew your Membership 2016/17, valid until August 31,
2017. View the Newsletter
on the Blog in Text or in Calendar
Format. Themes of the
Month: U.S. Elections and Thanksgiving.
ADD US TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK so that you can continue
to receive our updates. Forward the newsletter to a friend!
OFFICE
Regular
Hours: Mornings:
Tues. and Thurs. 9–12, Afternoons: Mon. through Fri. 4-7
During Office Hours, you can Pay for a Course with
Cash, Pick up your receipts for IBAN Payments, Check Out Books, DVD’s
Magazines. Questions? aiafrontdesk@gmail.com
We will be
closed from October 31- November 4. No Group Lessons, Office or Library Services during
that period. Enjoy the break!
SPECIAL EVENTS
·
PRESIDENTIAL FILM SERIES - 10 am – Duck Soup with the Marx
Brothers, 12 noon – Man of the Year with Robin
Williams, 2 pm – Primary Colors with John
Travolta.
·
ELECTION NIGHT PARTY 8-10 pm. Soup & Salad
while following the polls, Selfies with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump,
Election Trivia, Polling Station, Predictions.
€7 Contribution per participant. Prepaid
Reservations must be made by November 7th.
12/11– PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP for LANGUAGE
TEACHERS, 2 – 5 pm. Free and Open to Language Teachers. The theme is: Creating
a Learning Community: Engagement through Connections. Send an email
to aia.fvg@gmail.com to participate. Space is limited.
Working Language: English.
Congratulations to our teachers Janine, Karoline and Marina who will be
presenting at the TESOL
Conference in Rome in November.
Event
reserved for 2016/17 Members and their Families. Our Annual Family Style Thanksgiving Pot Luck
Dinner. Italians bring the drinks and
dessert, North Americans and Anglo Saxons bring the Side Dishes, we supply the
turkey. 70 people, 3 turkeys, lots of
fun! €15 contribution for Adults, €5 for
Children ages 5-12. Prepaid Reservations
Required. Limit: 70 people.
We need Volunteers to Cook, Set up and Clean up. We will be cooking on Friday afternoon and
Saturday. Send us an email at aia.fvg@gmail.com and we’ll assign you a shift.
POSTPONED until 2017
Integrating Immigrant and Minority Children
through Education. Guest Speaker: Delia Pompa, former Director of the Office of
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs in the U.S. Department of Education and former Executive
Director of the National
Association for Bilingual Education.
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES and
MEMBERSHIP
FALL CLASSES
Here are the Course schedules
for 2016/17: KIDS and ADULTS. The next Weekend
Warrior Full Immersion Intensive Weekend of the year is Nov. 26-27. The Winter Session begins on January 9th. If you wish to continue the Winter Session
for yourself or your child, please confirm to aiafrontdesk@gmail.com by November 18th. We have waiting lists for several courses. Remember
to pick up your receipts at the Front Desk during our Office Hours.
REMEMBER to
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
2016/17 Membership
Year began on September 1st. Here
is the Membership Form. Membership prices remain unchanged. €25 – Ridotto for Students 16 and over, Teachers
and 65 and over. €35 – Intero. Membership is valid until August 31,
2017. You can become a member at any
time of the year. Don’t miss the next
film!
The film series continues on November 24th.
Great American films in Original Version. 2016/17 Members Only. Become a member during Office Hours.
SPECIAL EVENTS - FREE and OPEN
to the PUBLIC
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
·
Mom
& Baby Survival Italian – Every Tuesday, 10 am
·
Mom
& Baby Playgroup in English – Every Thursday, 10 am
WOMEN’S SPACE and ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and
OPEN to the PUBLIC
·
Maker Space & Survival Italian for Adults – Every Thursday at 10 am
·
17/11, 8 pm - Women’s Book Club – Discussing Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. Send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com to
participate.
·
22/11, 10 am - Tuesday Coffee Break
·
29/11, 10 am - Short Story Club – Giving Thanks for Delaying the Onset
of Christmas by Bill Bryson
NEWS for U.S. CITIZENS
The Federal Benefits Unit is located in Rome. Did you know that there is a treaty to
combine your U.S. and Italian contributions?
If you need any information about Social Security, go to the Social
Security Website or contact the Rome office via email at fbu.rome@ssa.gov
VOLUNTEERS
We are a
Volunteer Run Non-Profit Association.
Volunteers run our Library,
American Corner Programs and Activities.
We are looking for Volunteers to Mentor and Manage the Teen Club, Assist with the Nati per Leggere program, Work at the Cinema, Help with our Morning Activities. Send us an email. We’ll find a role for you. University
of Trieste students in Humanities or P.R. can earn Internship Credit Hours with us (CFU). We accept students with a minimum of 75 hours (3
CFU). You'll have
a great experience and improve your English, while you also learn valuable
people skills. Contact us!
aia.fvg@gmail.com
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 DVDs.
The American Corner also offers English Courses to Refugees thanks to a
U.S. Government Grant. Coming SoonRACE - October 27th Teatro dei Fabbri
RACE - The first film in the American Film Series 2016/17, now in the 36th Edition. Films in Original Version with English Subtitles.
Showtimes: 1:30 pm. 4 pm. 6:30 pm, 9 pm
Teatro dei Fabbri - Via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste
Associazione Italo Americana FVG Members Only.
RACE - The story of Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. 2 hrs. 15 min.
Not a member yet?
Come to the Office this week during our Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4-7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday Morning 9-12
On Thursday before the film, you can become a member directly at Teatro dei Fabbri.
Membership:
Ridotto: €25 - Students +16 yrs, Teachers, +65 yrs
Intero: €35 - Regular Adult Membership
You can become a member at any time of year. The 2016/17 membership is valid until August 31, 2017.
Here is the link to Membership Info and the Membership Form.
Showtimes: 1:30 pm. 4 pm. 6:30 pm, 9 pm
Teatro dei Fabbri - Via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste
Associazione Italo Americana FVG Members Only.
RACE - The story of Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. 2 hrs. 15 min.
Not a member yet?
Come to the Office this week during our Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4-7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday Morning 9-12
On Thursday before the film, you can become a member directly at Teatro dei Fabbri.
Membership:
Ridotto: €25 - Students +16 yrs, Teachers, +65 yrs
Intero: €35 - Regular Adult Membership
You can become a member at any time of year. The 2016/17 membership is valid until August 31, 2017.
Here is the link to Membership Info and the Membership Form.
- Come to the office for easy renewal or new membership. If you were a member in 2015/16 we have your data online.
- At the Theater, you will need to fill in the form. If you can't make it to the office, save time at the theater and fill out the Membership Form at home.
October 24-28 - RACE 1st Film, Books, Moms and More!
Opportunities of the week!
Renew your membership, go to Teatro dei Fabbri to see RACE, the first film in the American Film Series, discuss a poem, bring down the babies, make your Halloween costume and more! .
We will be CLOSED from Monday, October 31 until Friday, November 4. NO GROUP LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, LIBRARY or ADMINISTRATION from Monday to Friday. Saturday, October 28th and November 5th - Lessons as usual.
Renew your Membership 2016/17 during our Office Hours. The American Film Series begins on Thursday, October 27th with the showing of RACE.
Become a member in the office during our office hours on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Morning, Friday afternoon.
Thursday from 1:00 to 9 pm - Membership can be purchased directly at Teatro Dei Fabbri.
You can become a member at any time of the year. Membership is annual and ends on August 31, 2017.
Tues. Oct. 25th
10 am - Short Story Club - A Cup We're discussing "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Bring your Vincent Price voice. Here is the link to read The Raven You can also listen to readings by Vincent Price and Christopher Walken .
10 am - Mom & Baby Survival Italian - Just arrived in Trieste, don't speak much Italian, You are Italian, are home with your baby and want to meet other Moms? Come on down and bring the baby.
Thurs. Oct. 27th
1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9 - RACE - 1st Film in the American Film Series of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG at Teatro dei Fabbri. Members Only.
RACE. Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics. Starring Stephen James, William Hurt, Jeremy Irons. 2 h 14 min.
RACE. Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics. Starring Stephen James, William Hurt, Jeremy Irons. 2 h 14 min.
8 pm - Women's Book Club - Discussing A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing by Eimear McBride. Send us an email to participate aia.fvg@gmail.com
Friday. Oct. 28th
5-7 pm American Corner Trieste TEEN Club.
5-7 pm American Corner Trieste TEEN Club.
Looking ahead :
Halloween Party - No More Reservations
We have reached our limit for the Halloween Party.
We cannot accept anymore reservations.
Have a ghoulish evening!
October 17-21 at American Corner Trieste / AIA FVG
Opportunities of the week!
Renew your membership, Social Security, Nati per Leggere, Halloween and more! .
Renew your Membership 2016/17 during our Office Hours. The American Film Series, use of our Library, registration for classes, Members-only events. Pick up your Membership Card During Office Hours.
Tues. Oct. 18th
10 am - Coffee Break in English - A Cup of Coffee and some great conversation in English! Moms, you're welcome to join us with your babies.
10 am - Mom & Baby Survival Italian - Just arrived in Trieste, don't speak much Italian, You are Italian, are home with your baby and want to meet other Moms? Come on down and bring the baby.
Thurs. Oct. 20th
Oct. 20th - Social Security in Trieste
9-12 - Individual Appointments via email request at aia.fvg@gmail.com
2 pm - Presentation - Social Security: An Overview and How to Apply for Benefits Online.
2 pm - Presentation - Social Security: An Overview and How to Apply for Benefits Online.
Oct. 20 - 10 am - Nati per Leggere Bilingual reading 0-3 yrs. Join the Reading Ambassadors from Nati per Leggere for an hour of Bilingual Reading for Early Childhood. No reservation needed.
6 pm - Teachers Learning Network - Free and open to all Language Teachers. Theme: Designing Lessons for Pair and Group Work. Just this month on Thursday.
Friday. Oct. 21st
5-7 pm Halloween Party for Kids Children of Members Only. Prepaid Reservation Required.
5-7 pm Halloween Party for Kids Children of Members Only. Prepaid Reservation Required.
Oct. 22-23 - Weekend Warrior - Full Immersion English in Trieste. Jump start your English. 10 hours of English Fluency in 2 days.
Looking ahead :
NO GROUP LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, LIBRARY or ADMINISTRATION from Monday to Friday.
Saturday, November 5th - Lessons as usual.
Teacher Learning Network - Oct. 20, 2016
DATE CHANGE: The next meeting of the Teacher Learning Network will be on Thursday, OCTOBER 20th at 6 pm
Free and Open to Language Teachers. Meetings are held in English.
Next Meeting Dates:
Saturday, November 12th - Professional Development Workshop
February 3rd
March 24th
May 5th
Free and Open to Language Teachers. Meetings are held in English.
Next Meeting Dates:
Saturday, November 12th - Professional Development Workshop
February 3rd
March 24th
May 5th
Oct. 10-14 at Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste
Opportunities of the week!
Renew your membership, Mom & Baby Groups, Teen Club, Maker Space. Visit our Library. Come in for your class. Make an appointment for Social Security.
Renew your Membership 2016/17 during our Office Hours. The American Film Series, use of our Library, registration for classes, Members-only events.
Tues. Oct. 11th
10 am - Mom & Baby Survival Italian - Just arrived in Trieste, don't speak much Italian, You are Italian, are home with your baby and want to meet other Moms? Come on down and bring the baby. Informal Italian conversation in a laid back baby friendly setting.
Thurs. Oct. 13th
Thurs. Oct. 13th
10 am - Mom & Baby Play Date in English - Come on down. we'll be together in the Children's Corner. English is the language of the day. Meet some Moms, your babies can play or enjoy a nap. Family Friendly - Changing table, quiet zone.
10 am - Maker Space and Survival Italian for Adults - No 3D printers, but 3 Singer Sewing Machines and a lot of creativity. We'll be doing some simple informal Italian conversation while we're making things. Bring in those new jeans that need to be hemmed. Make your Halloween Costume!
Friday. Oct. 14th
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club Making, Creating, Hanging Out in English. Every Friday afternoon. Middle School and High School students. Activities overseen and mentored by cool English speaking University Students. (Not your Mom's Teen Club). We are decorating for Halloween this week!
Looking ahead at Special events:
Oct. 20 - 10 am - Nati per Leggere Bilingual reading 0-3 yrs
Appointments in the morning and
Presentation at 2 pm.
Make your appointment at aia.fvg@gmail.com
Oct. 21st 5 pm - Halloween Party for Kids Children of Members Only
Oct. 22-23 - Weekend Warrior - Full Immersion English in Trieste.
Social Security in Trieste Oct. 20, 2016
Oct. 20, 2016 -
at American Corner Trieste
Piazza Sant'Antonio 6 - Trieste
9am - 12pm - Individual Appointments - Social Security Questions
Request an Individual Appointment at aia.fvg@gmail.com
2- 3 pm -PresentationSocial Security - An Overview and How to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online
Free and Open to the Public
Halloween Party for Kids 2016
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Teen Club
Join us for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 1971 with Gene Wilder. In English. Family Film Series.
No Golden Tickets Required! Free and Open to the Public.
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 5 pm
American Corner Trieste
Piazza Sant'Antonio, 6 - Trieste
The next film in the Series: The Peanuts Movie - Nov. 11, 2016
Your Kids are Too Big for this film?
Send them to American Corner Teen Club.
Every Friday afternoon from 5 - 7 pm. Making, Creating, Hanging Out - In English. For Middle and High School Students.
Free and Open to the Public.
No Golden Tickets Required! Free and Open to the Public.
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 5 pm
American Corner Trieste
Piazza Sant'Antonio, 6 - Trieste
The next film in the Series: The Peanuts Movie - Nov. 11, 2016
Your Kids are Too Big for this film?
Send them to American Corner Teen Club.
Every Friday afternoon from 5 - 7 pm. Making, Creating, Hanging Out - In English. For Middle and High School Students.
Free and Open to the Public.
Renew your Membership
Have your renewed your Associazione Italo Americana FVG Membership for 2016/17?
See 9 fantastic films in the 36th American Film Series of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG (in English) at Teatro dei Fabbri. The first film is "RACE" on October 27th at 13:30, 16, 18:30 and 21.
You can also check out Books, DVDs and Magazines from the American Corner Library.
Plus, you participate in Members Only activities like: Halloween for Kids and Thanksgiving.
For more details about membership go to this LINK .
See 9 fantastic films in the 36th American Film Series of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG (in English) at Teatro dei Fabbri. The first film is "RACE" on October 27th at 13:30, 16, 18:30 and 21.
You can also check out Books, DVDs and Magazines from the American Corner Library.
Plus, you participate in Members Only activities like: Halloween for Kids and Thanksgiving.
For more details about membership go to this LINK .
American Corner Library Online
Are you looking for something specific?
Feel free to browse our American Corner Library collection ONLINE where you can see our DVDs and Books.
Better yet, come down and browse in person! We're sure that you'll find something great that you hadn't planned on checking out.
Your Membership Card is also valid for the American Corner Library.
Check Out Periods:
Books - 1 month
DVDs - 1 week
Magazines - 1 week
Feel free to browse our American Corner Library collection ONLINE where you can see our DVDs and Books.
Better yet, come down and browse in person! We're sure that you'll find something great that you hadn't planned on checking out.
Your Membership Card is also valid for the American Corner Library.
Check Out Periods:
Books - 1 month
DVDs - 1 week
Magazines - 1 week
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