December 2021 Newsletter

December - JUDY in the American FIlm SeriesRegistration for Winter Classes, Family time, Food, Fireplaces!  We wish you all a very joyful holiday season spent with family and friends.  

A reminder that we are closed on December 8th and for Winter Break from December 19-January 9th. We're just an email away.  Include your phone number and we'll get back to you.

Thanksgiving 
Unfortunately, because of the local COVID situation our Thanksgiving event was cancelled.  We all hope to celebrate together in 2022.

 
American Film Series

2/12 - JUDY with Renée Zellweger - Academy Award.  Best Actress.

       AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2021/22        
Join us for our 40th Season!  9 great films in English at Teatro dei Fabbri, via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste.  
So much better than watching on your computer!  

THURSDAY - NEW TIMES:  10:00, 16:30,19:30 
Mandatory: Super Green Pass & Face Mask
Same Price. €25 - Ridotto, €35 - Intero. 

 
Pay by Cash at the Associazione or at the Fabbri on film day, or via Credit Card Online 24/7.
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. 

 
ENGLISH CLASSES
The Fall session is almost over and the Winter Session begins on January 10th.  We hope to see you return in January!
Currently enrolled students can confirm their places until December 12th. 
New students can register for courses starting December 13th
We continue to follow the Covid Protocol and government legislation. 
Our 60th Anniversary Documentary film will be shown at the Sala Luttazzi.  Free and Open to the Public. Reservation recommended.  Interviews with members form the past and present.  60 years of history.  Over 3 generations of Triestini have studied English with the Association and 2 generations have enjoyed the American Film Series.  View the Trailer here.  

On December 2nd, AIAFVG will be recognized by the Mayor of Trieste, in occasion of the 60th Anniversary!  

We thank all who participated (online or by proxy) in our Annual Assembly Meeting on November 26th.
 

 American Corner Trieste  
Free Events are posted on Facebook Pages, Instagram and our Blog.
 
The American Corner Library is open!  Monday - Saturday 9-12 and Tuesday and Thursday 17-19.  Please RETURN any items that you still have. 

10/12 -  NEW! English Conversation Club - Do you want to speak more and Improve your English?  Have a 1 hour conversation with our American Facilitator.  Various topics. Free.  Limited to 8 participants.


03/12, 10/12 Fridays at 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free.  Reservation Required.   

09/12, 7:30 pm - Women's Book Club - My American Dream by Lidia Bastianich.  Special holiday meeting for regular participants.   
 
Short Story Club - Watch this video reading of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.  American classic comfort reading for your 7 year old soul.  
 
eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal temporary access code today.  Read The New York Times, National Geographic, Oprah!  Watch documentaries 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).

Ukulele? Have you every played? Would you like to learn and play and sing together? Let us know on this FORM.  So much fun!  Believe us!

 

ENGLISH TEACHER’S CORNER
TESOL ITALY - Renew your Membership and participate in future Online English Language Improvement Courses for English Teachers.  
 
Look at the Resources on American English at State for Educators.
 
Look at the resources for English teachers on Facebook – American English for Educators

Thank you for sending us photos wearing your U.S. University t-shirt for our U.S. University Ambassador Virtual Wall.  

 
Undergrad Students – Complete your applications and testing for 2022/23 NOW. No, we're not kidding.  

Graduate Students – Fulbright Scholarships are a tremendous opportunity - Deadline December 2021.

 
Were you a Fulbrighter or a USA Govt. Exchange Alumni?  We would LOVE to meet you!  Are you available to share your experiences with us.  Send us an email. Fulbright is celebrating 75 years of activity!
  
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
 Listening toA Ukulele Christmas on Spotify. 

Making White House Eggnog

 

 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. Americans can vote. Wherever they are.   
 
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
 
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES -  Become a member!  American Film Series, Members Only Events, Library and more. 
 


29/11- 12/12 - Confirmation of participation in Winter Session Classes.
1/12 -  World Aids Day 
2/12 - Judy in the American Film Series at Teatro dei Fabbri.
3/12 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities 
5/12 - International Volunteer Day - Thank YOU Volunteers!
6-12/12 -  Computer Science Education Week, Try these Free Activities: Hour of Code and the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
8/12 - Italian National Holiday - No Lessons, Activities or Office Hours. 
13/12 - Registration opens for NEW Students in Winter Classes.
18/12
 - International Migrants Day 
19/12-09/01 - Closed for Winter Break.  Contact us via email with your phone number for any queries.
20/12 - International Human Solidarity Day 
25/12 - Christmas Day
01/01 - New Year's Day
10/01 - Winter Session Lessons Begin

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 
 
 
 

December Office Hours until Dec. 18th
Mon - Sat - 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