Newsletter October 2022

 

OCTOBER: Fair Winds - Savor the memories of  summer!  Enjoy the Fall with the American Film SeriesTESOLTeen Maker SpaceHalloweenUkulele Club.


We will be  CLOSED for FALL Break: from October 31 until November 5th.    

 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
  

We're happy that you're with us! 
Remember to pick up your Membership Card

Not a member yet?
Come to the office or pay ONLINE.  What a great gift idea!
Tell your friends.  Make it a date night or girls' night out! 

Did you know?
Karoline, our President, was featured in Il Piccolo on September 14, 2022.

Maker Faire Trieste Highlights
Congrats to our ROCK STAR Trieste Ukulele Club, #UnitedWithUkraine Crafters and FVAP.gov US Absentee Voters.  So much fun!  What a debut! Check out the photos and performances from Sept. 3-4 in Piazza Unità.  
  
 
 
We're so happy that you're with us!

There is still availability in some classes.  Here are DETAILS.  
You can pay ONLINE.  

HALLOWEEN Week in CLASS - Oct. 24-29.  More news in class.
 

9 Great American Films at Cinema Super.
FIRST FILM in our 42nd SEASON.


THE LOST CITY.  Action/Comedy

 Thursday October 27th - Shows at 10:00, 16:30,19:30 
at Cinema Super, via Paduina 4 (near Viale) - Trieste 


Watch the Trailer HERE 

Next Film: November 17th -  THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE
 
Your 2022/23 MEMBERSHIP Card gives you FREE Entry to the American Film Series plus TriesteCinema special prices for other films.
 
 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 Monday-Friday 17-19.  Please RETURN any items that you still have. Look at the American Corner Library Catalog.

October Theme: Sailing.
 Fair Winds (Buon Vento to our Barcolana competitors!) . Sea travel has played an integral role in US history and economic development, from exploratory voyages to commercial trade, sea battles and modern pleasure cruises and races.

 
Want to Volunteer?
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization with current openings in the Teen Maker Space, Craft Workshop, and for University Students for Internship Credits.  Fill in this FORM.


 
eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Get your personal temporary access code.  Read American newspapers, magazines. Watch documentaries,  Available remotely only during the Covid-19 period .
🎸TRIESTE UKULELE CLUB - Registration on Uke Day.
Our October Meetings 1, 15, 30.    Open to all ages and all levels.  FREE.  Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for the meeting. Don't play yet? Sing along in English. Watch our Uke Star Piazza Unità Performance at Maker Faire Check out our YouTube Playlist.  

#UnitedWithUkraine 
We continue to assist displaced persons of all nationalities in the area, thanks to the support of the US Embassy to Italy, through English Courses, Maker Space Crafting Workshops.
Collection - Cell phones, laptops, tablets (used but in working order) are needed. 
To find other ways to help locally now, go to this LINK

TEEN MAKER SPACE for Middle School and High School Students. FREE.John is our adult mentor. 
Starting on October 14th Fridays from 16-18.

BOOK CLUBS - Reading and Discussing US Authors in English
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB is back!
NEW! 20/30 SOMETHING CO-ED BOOK CLUB just getting started.

AMERICAN CORNER EVENT SCHEDULE
Every morning from 9-12 - #UnitedWithUkraine Craft Maker Space - Volunteer to make items for local craft markets.  

01/10, 10 - Ukulele Club 
11/10, 10 - Short Story Club - The Open Boat, Stephen Crane
14/10, 4 pm - Teen Maker Space
14/10, 6 pm- TESOL - Creative Writing for Teachers with Wendy Fambro
15/10, 10 - 
Ukulele Club 
18/10, 10 am, 6 pm- FILM - The Old Man and the Sea 
20/10, 6 pm - Women's Book Club - Whereabouts by Jumpa Lahiri

21/10, 4 pm - Teen Maker Space
28/10, 4 pm - Teen Maker Space
29/10, 10 - Ukulele Club 

 

SAVE THE DATE! November 26th - A special US/ Ukrainian Folk Music Concert.  Details coming soon.

STAFF PICKS

Listening to: The Weavers
Reading: The Old Man and the Sea
Cooking: Anything with Pumpkin!





 
TESOL Trieste Local Group

TESOL Trieste is back with In Person Activities for English Teachers.  
Join us and get reconnected, plus get MIUR Credit.  
14/10, 6 pm - Creative Writing Workshop for Teachers. with Wendy Fambro.  


Teachers check out the resources on American English at State for Educators and on Facebook – American English for Educators
 
IMPROVE your American ENGLISH
Take a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that will enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!  The courses are self-paced. Each course takes 10-15 hours to complete.
 
Look at options in the US. 
The Fulbright Italy Office offers many opportunities for graduate students.  
The EducationUSA website is a valuable source for planning your studies in the US.  

 

Our library has NEW Editions of Educational Advising Books; Sports Scholarships, 4 Year Colleges, Colleges for Special Needs, SAT, MCAT, LSAT

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?  Contact us



 US CITIZENS
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country so that the Department of State can better assist in an emergency and give Americans abroad information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
 
Vote from Abroad in the MIDTERM Elections.  Drop off your Absentee Ballot ASAP and we will send it postage free through the Embassy Diplomatic Pouch.  
 
US Passport Renewal.  Be travel ready! Check your expiration date. Credit Card payment is now accepted! 
 
Federal Benefits Unit. Contact the office in Rome via email for assistance. 

 US and International Special Days

October: Cybersecurity Month 

October: International Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 4-10: World Space Week

October 11: International Day of the Girl

October 12: Columbus Day (United States Federal holiday also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day)

October 16: World Food Day 

October 24: United Nations Day 

October 27: International Religious Freedom Day

October 31: Halloween