January 2022 Newsletter

 


January - Happy New Year! 60th Anniversary Documentary, Winter Classes, Dark Water in American FIlm Series, new hobbies like Ukulele Club.  

We are an associazione culturale.  Italian legislation mandates the Super Green Pass to enter the premises from January 10th.
Sala Luttazzi.  Free and Open to the Public. Bilingual Italian / English. Event lasts 1 hour.
Online Reservation recommended (not required) to facilitate Check-In.   We hope to see you there!
Mandatory Super Green Pass "Rafforzato" and FFP2 Mask. 
Use of the Sala Luttazzi was made possible by the Comune di Trieste - Una Luce Sempre Accesa. 
Interviews with members from the past and present.  60 years of history in 40 minutes.  Over 3 generations of Triestini have studied English with the Association and 2 generations have enjoyed the American Film Series.  Filmed, directed, edited and produced by Susanne Seghayer, volunteer Filmmaker. View the Trailer here
Due to time constraints, we apologize that not all interviews could be featured in the final version.  We thank all interviewees for their valuable contribution.  View all interviews HERE on our YouTube Channel.  

 
On December 2, 2021, AIAFVG was recognized by Mayor Dipiazza with the Bronze City Medal, thanks to the strong and longterm relationship between Trieste and the USA, as well as the many activities that the Associazione Italo Americana FVG has proposed to the community over the years.  The US Embassy to Italy also sent a congratulatory message.
 
American Film Series
20/01 - DARK WATERS  with Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway. Drama. 2 h 6 min.
Coming in February: 3/02 The Last Black Man in San Francisco and 17/02 Luce.

       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: Green Pass "Rafforzato" & FFP2 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
Winter Session English Classes begin on the week of January 10th for 10 lessons.  We hope to see you return in January!  There are still some spaces available for new and returning learners.  Courses for Children & Teens and for Adults.  Questions? Write an email to aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com and include your phone number.  
 
 

 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. 

January Theme: Freedom of Religion.  The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... There are about 3,000 religious groups in the United States.  In 1998, Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act to ensure that the U.S. government promotes this fundamental right not to profess or practice any religion.


14/01 & 28/01 -   English Conversation Club - Do you want to speak more and Improve your English?  Have a  Free 1 hour conversation with our American Facilitator. This is not a class.  Various topics.  Limited to 8 participants. Registration Requested on this LINK.

Fridays from 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free. Registration is closed. 
   
18/01, 11 am - Documentary Film - I Have A Dream, Martin Luther King. 22 min.
25/01, 11 am - Short Story Club - Donald Barthelme's A City of Churches from The New Yorker April 1972.
27/01, 8:30 pm - Women's Book Club - The Red Island House by Andrea N. Lee.  Special meeting on ZOOM.  Live with the Author.  Please read the book and come to Zoom ready to discuss with the author.     
 
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? We're not kidding!  Have you ever played? Let's learn to play and sing together.  We're starting a club soon. Sign up on this FORM to show your interest.  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 and on Facebook – American English for Educators

American English LIVE for Educators Series 13 begins January 19th through March 30th at 8 am and 1 pm Eastern Time/Washington, DC. To participate, visit the American English for Educators Facebook Page. 
 Free.

Start 2022 with a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that will enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!  English for Business and Entrepreneurship, English for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM), English for Journalism,  English for Career Development, English for Media Literacy. The courses can be completed at your own pace and preferred time of day. Each course takes ~10-15 hours to complete.

It's time to look at options for Fall 2023. 
The Fulbright Italy Office offers many opportunities for graduate students.  
The EducationUSA website is a valuable source for planning your studies in the US.  


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!

 STAFF PICKS for the Month
 Visiting Virtual Exhibits at: National Museum of American Religion in Washington D.C.  
 Listening toJames Taylor and Carole King Live at the Troubadour on Spotify. 

Cooking Chili 

 

 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.  Now is the time to submit your 2022 Federal Post Card Application so you will receive absentee ballots for the entire 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
 
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES -  Become a member!  American Film Series, Members Only Events, Library and more. 
 

01/01: Registration Still  for English Classes
09/01: AIAFVG 1961-2021 Documentary Premiere
10/01: Winter Session Lessons Begin
11/01: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
14/01, 10 am: Conversation Club
14/01, 4 pm: Teen Maker Space

16/01: National Religious Freedom Day

17/01: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
18/01, 11 am: Documentary - I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King
20/01, 10, 14:30, 7:30 - American Film Series - Dark Waters
21/01, 4 pm: Teen Maker Space

24/01: International Day of Education
25/01, 11 am:Short Story Club - A City of Churches by Donald Barthelme

27/01: Women's Book Club - The Red Island House by Andrea N. Lee. Online
27/01
: International Day of Commemoration of Victims of the Holocaust 
28/01, 10 am: Conversation Club
28/01 4 pm: Teen Maker Space

January Office Hours starting Jan. 10th
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