November 2020 Newsletter

 

November 2020 Newsletter Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste November for us usually means Thanksgiving and spending time with family and friends. This year is different in many ways. We send you warm heartfelt wishes. Here is an update on the situation of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste.   40th Annual American Film Series of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG American Film Series for Members 40 years is huge!  In light of the Mandate DPCM 24/10/2020, is temporarily suspended.  We wanted to spend this anniversary with you, our members.  We are still evaluating our options.    English Classes for Members Italian government institutions have confirmed that we can continue with our English Classes IN PERSON.  We had already implemented all the required Covid-19 rules and procedures.  If necessary, we are ready to go LIVE ONLINE with all of our classes at ALL LEVELS.     Check the Blog, Facebook AIAFVG, Facebook AmCorner and Instagram for updates.   Fall Break We are CLOSED for FALL BREAK from 31/10 until 6/11.   Back Open on Saturday, November 7th.    If you would like to support the Associazione Italo Americana FVG, become a Member! ONLINE by Credit Card In the Association with CASH payment during our Office Hours.     ONLINE MEMBERSHIP   REWIND 2019/20 Film Series was a great success!  Many of you participated with online reservations. We’re happy that we could show 3 of our 4 films prior to the mini-lockdown.      US Election Speakers Election Day is over.  The US Embassy to Italy and the US State Department have organized Live Chats with Experts to discuss the elections:   Nov. 4, 4am -US Elections 2020 – Live Chat and Q&A by the the US State Dept. Nov. 5, 3pm - Presidenziali USA 2020: dall’elezione all’insediamento Transatlantic Thursday Live Chat Online by the US Embassy to Italy – In Italian. Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26th We can’t be together this year, but you can still celebrate at home.  Look at these Menu ideas for Thanksgiving for 1, 2, 4, or 6 people.  This year you have to wash your own dishes, but it won’t compare to cooking for 100 like we have done at AIAFVG since 2014!  Not a fan of turkey? Make a pumpkin pie or an apple pie and remember the good times that we had together.  Put on an Americana Playlist.    We’ll miss Erynn’s gravy, Leo’s pumpkin pie and the 5+1 Music.   Too busy on Thursday? Friday, Saturday or Sunday are also fine! American Corner Virtual Events In person events have been suspended.  We are online on Facebook and Zoom. Nov. 5, 7pm: Women’s Book Club, The Vanishing Half by Brit Benett Nov. 11, 11am:  Virtual Tour of the Sicily – Rome American Cemetery - Nettuno on Facebook Nov. 17, 11 am:  Virtual Coffee Break on Facebook Nov. 24, 11am:  Virtual Short Story Club, Thanksgiving Proclamation, Lincoln on Facebook Sorry, no library checkouts until further notice  News for English Teachers Nov. 4 & 14 - 2pm, 7pm – American English for Educators LIVE Webinar Series on Facebook Nov. 13/14 – TESOL Italy Virtual National Convention – Enriching Learning and Teaching.  Use your Bonus Docente to participate.  Karoline Steckley will be a speaker. Middle School and High School Teachers – The US Embassy is offering Virtual Speakers on a variety of topics.  Have a US Diplomat as a guest speaker in your classroom.  Click HERE for Info TESOL Trieste Local Chapter for English Teachers. Our meetings are going online with international experts sharing their experiences.  Would you like to speak? Send us an email.   US Citizens   Thank you for voting!  Over 50 American citizens sent their ballots to the US from Trieste through the US Consulate General Milan Diplomatic Pouch.  The service offered by the Consulate was much appreciated.   STEP – American citizens living and travelling abroad can register in the in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and receive email updates and advisories from the US Embassy to Italy.  US Citizens enrolled in this site also receive periodic invitations to webinars for American citizens in Italy.  Calendar Look Ahead   National Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Nov 3:  U.S. Election Day Nov. 4, 4am: US Elections 2020 – Live Chat and Q&A from the US Nov. 4, 2pm or 7 pm – American English Professional Development Online- Amplifying Voice and Choice in the EFL Classroom Nov. 5, 3 pm – Transatlantic Thursday Live Chat Online - Presidenziali USA 2020: dall’elezione all’insediamento – In Italian Nov.5, 7 pm:  Women’s Book Club on Zoom - The Vanishing Half by Brit Benett Nov. 11: US Holiday – Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, 11 am:  Virtual Tour of the Sicily – Rome American Cemetery - Nettuno on Facebook Nov. 13/14: Tesol Italy Virtual Convention Nov 16-20: International Education Week Nov 16-22:  Global Entrepreneurship week Nov. 17, 11 am - Virtual Coffee Break on Facebook Nov 19:  Women's Entrepreneurship Day Nov 20: Universal Children’s Day (UN)· Nov. 24, 11am:  Virtual Short Story Club, Thanksgiving Proclamation, Lincoln on Facebook Nov 25: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Nov 26: Thanksgiving Every Tues. 5pm: Virtual Faces & Places Across the USA with American English for Educators       Follow us on: Our Website Facebook: Associazione Italo Americana FVG Facebook: American Corner Trieste and.... now by popular demand on INSTAGRAM!      Fall Office Hours  Mornings: Mon-Sat - 9-12 Afternoons: Mon,-Fri - 4-7 Sorry, no Library Checkouts until further notice due to Covid-19