Newsletter - October 2021

 

OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

October -  Welcome aboard new members!  Welcome back to our old-timers! It was fantastic to see you all in person.  The monthly theme is Bears.  The American FIlm Series begins on October 21st with The Call of the Wild.  Be a part of it. Get your membership now!

We had a great Week 1.  Thank you to all teachers, students and parents for respecting our COVID-19 Protocol.  Remember to bring your school supplies to class. 

October 25-30 - Halloween Week in Class - Wear your costume to class.  
November 1-6 - Fall Break - No Classes.  
There are still a few openings in Fall Classes. Info  
HERE   

Join us for our 40th Season!  9 great films in English at Teatro dei Fabbri. Great evening out! Make it your Date Night (or morning matinée).  Reconnect with the friends who used to go to the movies with you.  So much more enjoyable than watching on your computer!  
THURSDAY - NEW TIMES:  10:00, 16:30,19:30 
Same Price. €25 - Ridotto, €35 - Intero. 
At Teatro dei Fabbri 
- Via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste

First Film:

21/10 - The Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford.


Pay by Cash at the Associazione or via Credit Card Online-
If you take a class with us, use your Membership Card to go to the film.  No single tickets are sold. You can become a member at any time of the year.  



 
 
SUCCESS! WEST SIDE STORY for 60 years of AIAFVG and the Film
Thank you for joining us at Sala Luttazzi.  We had great following on TV, Radio and Print.  Read about it at the above link. You missed it? Check out the DVD!   
We were honored by the presence of the US Embassy to Italy.   
This was the first event to celebrate our 60th anniversary.
 


 Bears, Bears, Bears!
All Month - Come in and enjoy some Bear Watching at Katmai National Park & Reserve in Alaska.  Vote on your favorite Fat Bear

 
 American Corner Trieste  
We are gradually reinstating our FREE In Person Activities. Events are be posted on Facebook Pages, Instagram and our Blog.

The American Corner Library is open!  Monday - Friday 9-12 and Tuesday and Thursday 17-19.  Please RETURN any items that you still have. Covid Protocol and Green Pass Rules. 

15/10, 22/10, 29/10 at 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free.  Reservation Required.   

19/10 at 11 am - Short Story Club – discussing Death of an Innocent - the original article by Jon Krakauer that led to the book and film Into the Wild. Free.
 
26/10, at 10 am and 6 pm -  Into the Wild Film- At American Corner Trieste. Free.

28/10, 7pm - Women's Book Club - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Details of the meeting place will be sent out the week before the meeting. Free.   

If you love TV Series, attend this FREE conference in Italian - 15+16/10 at the Stazione Rogers -  Culture sugli Schermi: famiglia, identità, genere e linguaggio nella serialità televisiva. 


eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal temporary access code today.  Read The New York Times, National Geographic, Oprah!  Watch RBG free of charge in English.  American newspapers, magazines, videos, read and watch children’s books from BookFlix, resources and databases are available remotely only during the Covid-19 period (afterwards only at the American Corner). 

 
REPEATING EVENTS on FACEBOOK:  
Every Wednesday at 5 pm Faces and Places across the US on Facebook American English meet and interact with Americans in their homes and learn about their state, city, traditions.

ENGLISH TEACHER’S CORNER
TESOL ITALY - Renew your Membership and participate in the November 19/20 National Convention Online.  

Look at the Resources on American English at State for Educators.
 
13/10, 27/10 2pm and 7pm - American English Live Teacher Development Series 12  .  English for Specific Purposes.  Free. Every other week until Nov. 24th on Facebook – American English for Educators
 


STUDY in the US
Undergrad Students – Start your applications and testing for 2022/23 NOW. 
Graduate Students – Fulbright Scholarships are a tremendous opportunity - Deadline December 2021.
Were you a FULBRIGHTER or US Govt. Exchange Alumni? We would LOVE to meet you!  Send us an email.
  
FREE MOOCs for English Language Learners 
Take a FREE 5 Week Self Paced English Course for: Tourism, Entrepreneurship, STEM, Media Literacy and more! Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State.  

 STAFF PICKS for the Month
 Watching:  Bear Watching at Brooks Falls in Alaska.   

 Listening toInto the Wild Movie Soundtrack  on Spotify.  
 
Cooking Salmon: Watching those bears is making us hungry!  Eat it raw or pick from 53 simple salmon recipes from Epicurious.  

 US CITIZENS
 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.  STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. STEP also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
 
Vote from Abroad. November Election day is rapidly approaching! You must request overseas ballots every year.  Do it today and don’t miss a single election this calendar year. 
 
US Passport Renewal.  Check your expiration date to avoid surprises.  Adult passports can be renewed by mail. 
 
Federal Benefits Unit. Contact the office in Rome via email for assistance related to Social Security, Benefits, Medicare. 


 OUR CALENDAR
All Month - Bears, Bears, Bears!

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE -  Become a member!  American Film Series, Members Only Events, Library and more. 
 

11/10International Day of the Girl 

12/10: Columbus Day (also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day)

15/10, 22/10, 29/10 at 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free.  Reservation Requested.   
15&16/10 -Conference in Italian Culture sugli Schermi: famiglia, identità, genere e linguaggio nella serialità televisiva at Stazione Rogers. Free.

19/10 at 11 am -– Short Story Club – discussing Death of an Innocent - the original article by Jon Krakauer that led to the book and film Into the Wild. Free.

***21/10 - American Film Series - Film #1 The Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford at Teatro dei Fabbri - Members Only

25-30/10 - Halloween Week in Class at AIAFVG

26/10, 11 am at 10 am and 6 pm -  Into the Wild Film at American Corner Trieste. Free.

Looking Ahead:
1-6/11 - Fall Break - No Lessons, Activities or Office Hours 

 
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN PERSON SOON! 
 
 
 

October Office Hours
Mornings: Mon-Fri - 9-13, Tues&Thurs 17-19
Available Online at aia.fvg@gmail.com  We'll get back to you.
For Administration Queries and Courses contact aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

 
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