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September 2021 Newsletter

 


September -  Registration for Fall Classes.  ❤️NYWest Side Story Film at Sala Luttazzi for the 60th anniversary of both AIAFVG and West Side Story.    Social Security in Trieste


Welcome Back!  We hope that you had a 😎 wonderful break and have 💡 recharged your batteries!

REGISTRATION for English Courses for Children, Teens & Adults Opens on SEPTEMBER 2nd.  
 
Fall Class Schedules and Prices are published 
HERE 
🖱️Membership, Registration and 💳 Payment Online by Credit Card or Welfare Voucher Aziendale 

👩🏽‍🏫 Open Days Online - Sept. 14,15,16 
  • Classes begin the week of September 27th.
  • Small Classes  “In Presenza”
  • Covid-19 Protocol and Rules
  • If necessary, because of a Health Emergency, courses will go online.
 
Were you a 2020/21 Member? Easy! On September 2nd, look at the course schedules. Enter the 🖱️online system with your credentials, renew the Membership, select your Course, pay directly online via 💳 Credit Card or Voucher.  
  

WEST SIDE STORY Film at Sala Luttazzi - 28/09/2021 at 6 pm
Both AIAFVG and West Side Story Film are 60 years old!
Join us to celebrate with this FREE Showing open to ALL.  In English with Italian Subtitles. 
Special greeting from the U.S. Mission to Italy. In collaboration with Comune di Trieste - Assessorata alla cultura e al turismo, Una Luce Sempre Accesa.
Reservation Recommended.  Entry with Covid-19 "Green Pass" D.L. n. 105 del 23/07/2021.  
 


 ❤️ NY Theme
All Month - September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World View the Poster Exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
 
10/09/2021 at 5 pm - September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World - Live Interactive Webinar direct from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum  We will view the webinar together in person.  If you would like to participate remotely, please contact us at aia.fvg@gmail.com and we will give you the link the day before.

16/09 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm - MOONSTRUCK Film- At American Corner Trieste by Reservation
 
21/09, 11 am – Short Story Club – discussing Falling Man Chapter 1 by Don DeLillo in person.
 
23/09 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm - NEW YORK, NEW YORK Film- At American Corner Trieste by Reservation.

28/09 at 6 pm - WEST SIDE STORY Film (1961) Event at Sala Luttazziat Magazzino 26 - Porto Vecchio by RESERVATION
 
 American Corner Trieste  
We are gradually reinstating 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. 

Women's Book Club - We didn't forget you.  We'll be in contact to set an outdoor September meeting.  
  
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). 
 
Coming SOON: Americana Box science kits to go. 

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.
 
15/09, 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
 Visiting:  the Metropolitan Online with the  360° Virtual Project 
 Listening toSongs about New York Playlist - Spotify - Get in a New York State of Mind for 17 hours - very eclectic!  
 
Running: The New York Marathon 2019  Virtually in 2.5 hours.  You can always get in shape for the November 7, 2021 race that can really be run virtually!
 
Baking: an Original New York Cheesecake - Yes! The full fat version.  Swimsuit season is almost over plus we need lots of calories for the Marathon!

 US CITIZENS
 14/09, 11am – 3 pm –  Social Security in Trieste for Individual Apointments by Reservation.    
 
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. 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. Make an in person appointment for 14/09 in Trieste. 


 OUR CALENDAR
All Month - September 11, 2021: The Day that Changed the World View the Poster Exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

02/09 – Opening of Registration for Fall English Courses
 
06/09 – Labor Day – US Holiday
 
10/09, 5 pm – LIVE Interactive Webinar – September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
 
11/09 - Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
 
14/09, 11 am – 3 pm – Social Security in Trieste for Individual Appointments by Reservation.
 
14-15-16/09– Virtual Open Days for Fall English Courses – Register for the Zoom Session HERE
 
16/09 at 10 am and 6 pm - MOONSTRUCK  at American Corner Trieste.
 
21/09, 11 am – Short Story Club – discussing Falling Man Chapter 1 by Don DeLillo in person.
  
23/09/2021 at 10 am and 6 pm - NEW YORK, NEW YORK at American Corner Trieste.
 
27/09 – English Classes Begin
 
28/09 at 6 pm - WEST SIDE STORY Film (1961) Event at Sala Luttazziat Magazzino 26 - Porto Vecchio RESERVATION Recommended- Welcome message - U.S. Mission to Italy.  

 
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN PERSON SOON! 
 
 
 

September 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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