September 2022 Newsletter

 Fall Classes, Maker Faire, Social Security in Trieste

 

SEPTEMBER NEWS: Fall English ClassesMaker FaireSocial Security in Trieste. See you at Maker Faire on September 3rd and 4th and in class from September 26th!

Happy to be back after the LONG, HOT, SUMMER! It was great to meet you this summer for Summer English Academy, Independence Day and at the Summer Films.  

We can't wait to see your 😃 smiling faces (without masks🤞 ). 
 

September Office Hours:  

Sept 1st- 23rd - Monday to Friday 9-13 and Tuesdays and Thursdays  17-19. 
From September 26th - Monday to Saturday 9-13 and Monday to Friday 17-19.  

 
READY for FALL!  
We can't wait to have you back! 
Classes begin the week of September 26th. 
Full Info HERE. 
Registration for Fall Classes opens on SEPTEMBER 1st at 9 am. We can't accept reservations.
ONLINE Payment for Membership Renewal and Course Registration is highly recommended.  
Questions? Call from 9-13 - 040630301.


 
Open Days!  Come in and speak with a teacher and visit our space. 
Registration LINK   
 
BREAKING NEWS!  The 2022/23 American Film Series is moving to Cinema Super near Viale XX Settembre.  9 great American Films in Original Version.  Entry to the Series for 2202/2023 Members age 16 and over is INCLUDED in your Membership Card.  1st Film - October 27th.  Titles coming soon. 

More great news TriesteCinema is granting our 2022/23 Members a special price of €5.50 for regular movies.  Remember to use your Membership card! Thank you TriesteCinema!
 
MAKER FAIRE TRIESTE - September 3 & 4  
 
 
Maker Faire Trieste is back in Piazza Unità d'Italia.  Come to our stand!
📢BREAKING NEWS!  The Trieste Ukulele Club will perform LIVE at Maker Faire in piazza Unità!  Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. 
Ukulele lovers - Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for a Ukulele 101 tutorial or just come and jam. Put on a smile and learn a new super power!  Summer English Academy participants ALL learned to play the Ukulele! Find out what the buzz is about!  Send your kids down to play with us!
 #UnitedWithUkraine Crafters will be happy to teach you basic knitting, crocheting or sewing.
US Citizens can meet the Federal Voting Assistance Ambassador to Italy. 
 
 US CITIZENS
 
 
Vote from Abroad. Americans can vote. Wherever they are. Midterm elections are coming up! YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT.  Submit your 2022 Federal Post Card Application ASAP, so you will receive absentee ballots in time.  Remember to SIGN and DATE your Form.  Meet Sean Greene, the Federal Voting Ambassador to Italy at Maker Faire.  Leave your official envelope with us and we'll send it by courier to the US Embassy Diplomatic Pouch and off to the US postage free.


 
Social Security in Trieste -  John from the Federal Benefits Unit in Rome will be in Trieste on September 20th.  Make an appointment to see him.    

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 so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency and give Americans abroad routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
 
US Passport Renewal.  Be travel ready! Check your expiration date to avoid surprises.  
 
Federal Benefits Unit. Contact the office in Rome via email for assistance related to Social Security, Benefits, Medicare. 
 AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE
 
Regular activities begin in October.
After a long absence of In Person activities, we look forward to:
Ukulele Club, Women's Book ClubCoffee BreakEnglish Conversation Club#UnitedWithUkraine CraftersTeen Maker Space, TESOL Trieste and more. 

Ukraine Update - Since the beginning of the conflict in the Ukraine, the Association / Corner, thanks to the support of the US Department of State, has been sustaining Ukrainian refugees through English Classes, #UnitedWithUkraine Crafters.    

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - American Corner Activities are VOLUNTEER RUN.  We are looking for:  Maker Space Mentors, Crafters, Chefs. University Interns.  Apply today!

UKULELE CLUB - We'll be back officially on October 1st.  New Time - Saturday mornings, 10-12. See you in the meantime at Maker Faire.  We're looking for volunteers to work in our stand.  Bring your Uke, Ukulele friends and a smile!   Sign up HERE.

LIBRARY - Our Library is Open!  Check out a Book, DVD, Magazine. Prefer digital Libraries?  Get a password for eLibraryUSA.