Ukulele Club - June 2022

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See you Saturday at 

11 am - Newcomers

11:45 - Regular Meeting

REGISTRATION of NEW PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED on this LINK

Our repertoire includes 6 songs!   

Open to all ages and all levels.  Free.  Join us.  Newcomers welcome.  

Just passing through and are curious?  Come on down for our meeting.  

Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for the meeting. 

Don't play yet? Sing along usually in English...but we are learning some local songs in triestino to play in our favorite Osmizas (places in the Carso where you can taste homemade wine and local products (usually cold cuts, cheese and eggs) directly in the homes of the people who produce them.  Look for red arrows and ivy branches to know who is open - or click on the Osmiza link above.)

Watch us in the International Collaborative Video  HERE

They make us sound so good!  Almost like being live in Austin, Texas with the Austin Ukulele Society.

Watch us on our YouTube CHANNEL to see what we can play.

Check out our MUSIC LIBRARY to download the chords and music.

Get more inspiration and music from the Austin Ukulele Society 

Replays

- Let It Be  

- Happy Together (easy strumming) Play along video with chords and words

- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For  Play along video with chords but w/o words.  Collaborative Video

- Goodbye Song - El Tram de Opcina 

Our Repertoire:

Three Little Birds (Forever Warm-Up Song) 
Let It Be
El Tram de Opcina (Forever Goodbye Song)
Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Happy Together
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
La Mula de Parenzo

AGENDA - June 4th

Welcome 

Monopolele Summary - Photos 

Looking for another festival?  Austrian Ukulele Festival in Graz - June 30-July 3rd.

Please RETURN Lender Ukuleles.  We will use them for Summer English Academy.

Next Meeting - Outdoors - Informal - How about July 2nd at the Independence Day Celebration at the baseball field in Opicina?

Warm-up - 3 Little Birds

Repeat Song - Sweet Caroline  - Practice Here

Sweet Caroline  Neil Diamond, 1969

■  Chord Sheet ■  Presentation

■  AUS Performance ■  Play-Along Video

Jolene  Dolly Parton, 1973

■  Chord Sheet ■  Presentation

■  AUS Performance

Goodbye Song - El Tram de Opcina 

Cinque per Mille all'Associazione Italo Americana FVG

 

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Ogni anno puoi aiutarci devolvendo il 5 x mille dell’IRPEF all'Associazione Italo Americana FVG. 

Per donare il vostro 5×1000 basta seguire queste indicazioni:

Nel modulo della dichiarazione dei redditi (CUD, 730, Unico) c’è un riquadro per la “SCELTA PER LA DESTINAZIONE DEL CINQUE PER MILLE DELL’IRPEF”.

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I fondi raccolti da queste donazioni verrano utilizzati per sostenere la nostra associazione, potenziando le attività esistenti e realizzando nuovi progetti.

GRAZIE MILLE!  

The Week Ahead: May 16-20, 2022

 

The Week Ahead - Registration - Summer English Academy,  #UnitedWithUkraine Workshops, Ukulele Club, World Press Freedom

A Face Mask (6 and over) and registration are required for all who enter the Association.

Here's the Plan for the Week

1-31/5  - World Press Freedom Exhibit. Free.

1/5- 31/8 - Registration for Summer English Academy

Full Immersion English without leaving Trieste. 

17/5 and 19/5  - 9-12 and 17-19 - #UnitedWithUkraine Craft Workshops

Free.  Mandatory first time registration HERE 

21/05 - 11-13 - Ukulele Club

Free and Open to the Public.  All Ages.  Registration required for NEW participants.  

11:00 if you are new or if you want some extra practice.  

11:45 -13 - Regular Meeting

This week our Featured Song is:  Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.

We will also play our fixed songs:  Three Little Birds and El Tram de Opcina.  

More INFO HERE  

Ukulele Club - May 2022

 Next Meetings:  May 7th and 21st at 11:45 (come at 11 if you are new or want to practice)

REGISTRATION of NEW PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED on this LINK

May Meetings on May 7th and May 21st.  

11- Practice and Newcomers
11:45 -1:00 - Meeting

Our repertoire includes 6 songs!   

Open to all ages and all levels.  Free.  Join us.  Newcomers welcome.  

Just passing through and are curious?  Come on down for our meeting.  

Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for the meeting. 

Don't play yet? Sing along usually in English...but we are learning some local songs in triestino to play in our favorite Osmizas (places in the Carso where you can taste homemade wine and local products (usually cold cuts, cheese and eggs) directly in the homes of the people who produce them.  Look for red arrows and ivy branches to know who is open - or click on the Osmiza link above.)

Watch us in the International Collaborative Video  HERE

They make us sound so good!  Almost like being live in Austin, Texas with the Austin Ukulele Society.

Watch us on our YouTube CHANNEL to see what we can play.

Check out our MUSIC LIBRARY to download the chords and music.

Get more inspiration and music from the Austin Ukulele Society 

Agenda - May 7th

Welcome - 

Watch our International Collaborative Video - Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Warm-up - 3 Little Birds

Replays

- Let It Be  

- Happy Together (easy strumming) Play along video with chords and words

- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For  Play along video with chords but w/o words.  Collaborative Video

- Goodbye Song - El Tram de Opcina 

Our Repertoire:

Three Little Birds (Forever Warm-Up Song) 
Let It Be
El Tram de Opcina (Forever GoodBye Song)
Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Happy Together
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
La Mula de Parenzo

AGENDA - May 21st

Welcome 

Warm-up - 3 Little Birds

New Song - Sweet Caroline  - Start to Practice Here

Sweet Caroline  Neil Diamond, 1969

■  Chord Sheet ■  Presentation

■  AUS Performance ■  Play-Along Video

Goodbye Song - El Tram de Opcina 

Craft Workshops #UnitedWithUkraine

 

#United with Ukraine - Craft Workshops 

Join us in MAY on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-12 and 17-19.  

May 3, 5,10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31

Mandatory first time registration HERE 

FREE:  

Together with the Ukrainian women we are making handmade objects to present at local craft markets.  We work in our Maker Space where we have sewing machines, yarn, needles, crafting materials.  

Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Crafting, Jewelry.  Materials supplied.

Face Mask Required.  

American Corner Trieste offers FREE opportunities for refugees.  

Go to his LINK for information in Russian / Ukrainian / Italian / English

 

What else is the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste doing?

The Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste has been assisting displaced persons of all nationalities in the area for many years, thanks to the support of the US Embassy to Italy.

Currently: 
English - some Ukrainian students are in our English classes. 
Support activities - Craft workshop every Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon for Ukrainian women. Coming soon to Barbacan Produce.
Collection - Cell phones, laptops, tablets (used but in working order) are needed. 
To find other ways to help locally now, go to this LINK. 

The US Embassy to Italy is evaluating some of our proposals regarding ALL refugees in the Trieste area.  We will keep you posted on the progress.

• English Classes for Refugee Mothers and Children (3-6 years - Pre-School)
• English Classes for Refugee Adults
• English Classes for Refugee Children
• Integration Programs for Children during the Summer - pending proposal
• Maker Space Programs for Refugee Teens - pending proposal
• Workshops for Adults - pending proposal
• Entrepreneurship and Integration - pending proposal
• Film Projects - Digital Storytelling - pending proposal

Want to help now in other ways?  

The best donation that you can make is CASH.  Here are the reasons why.  Find an association, agency, GoFundMe or a person that you trust and give them the money.  

Web: TRIESTE - EMERGENZA UCRAINA  or the same info on  TELEGRAM:

Look at the above site that compiles information regarding refugees and refugee relief in our area in Italian, English, Ukrainian Russian.  There is also a local Go Fund Me for refugees.

US Department of State - United with Ukraine  #UnitedWithUkraine

CALL FOR CELL PHONES, LAPTOPS, TABLETS (in working order) for REFUGEES

We have been asked to help collect the above items for refugees.  

• Many women lost or broke their phones on their journeys and have no way to communicate with home.  
• Children continue to follow their school from a distance, and need computers.

Drop off at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste - piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste during our office hours:  Monday to Saturday 9-12.  Monday to Friday 4-7.  

Reset your device to factory settings to wipe your data from it  If you do not know how to do that, there is a technician who will.  

US Department of State - United with Ukraine  #UnitedWithUkraine

The French Dispatch - May 5, 2022

The LAST Film in the 2021/22 American Film Series of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG.  

Shows at 10, 16:30 and 19:30

Teatro dei Fabbri - Via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste

FREE for 2021/22 Members.  No Green Pass Required.  FFP2 Mask at all times.  

THE FRENCH DISPATCH - Dir. Wes Anderson. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton. Comedy/Drama. 1 h 47 min.

SUMMARY:  Faced with the impending dissolution of The French Dispatch, a factual weekly report on various subjects, old-school editor-in-chief Arthur Howitzer Jr. assembles the crème de la crème of the magazine's loyal expatriate journalists for one final issue. Against the backdrop of picturesque Ennui-sur-Blasé, Paris, France, three main articles unfold, pivoting around tormented genius artists, statuesque prison officers, flamboyant critics, moody idealists, conflicted ace reporters, legendary chefs, and, of course, the police.

 Watch the Trailer HERE 

May 2022 Newsletter

Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste

May-  World Press Freedom, Memorial Day, Summer English Academy, UnitedWithUkraine, Ukulele Club, American FIlm Series: The French Dispatch.  We are a Cultural Association with indoor activities. Green passes are no longer required!  In any case you still need a Face Mask while in the Association and at the theater.    We will be  CLOSED on June 2nd.       SUMMER ENGLISH ACADEMY  Think Summer!  Morning Full Immersion English Weeks for students.  Registration opens on May 2nd.  Go to this LINK to learn more. Open Day on Friday, May 6th at 5 pm.  Registration for the Open Day or to receive additional info at this LINK.   OUTREACH - Did you know? Karoline, our President, has also been doing online American Culture lessons for the Bolzano community. Janine, our Director, is teaching English Language Improvement Classes for teachers in the Campi Elisi District.     AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2021/22         FINAL FILM in our 40th SEASON. THE FRENCH DISPATCH   Thursday 05/05 - Shows at 10:00, 16:30,19:30  at Teatro dei Fabbri, via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste  Watch the Trailer HERE  Yes FFP2 Face Mask  - No Green Pass  Your MEMBERSHIP Card gives you FREE Entry to the movie. Did you forget to pick up your card? No problem.  Your name is on our registration list.        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. Thanks to our Interns on their work on the Library Inventory. Look at the American Corner Library Catalog. May Theme: World Press Freedom  Recognize the integral role a free press plays in building prosperous, resilient and free societies.  Visit the World Press Freedom Exhibit at the American Corner and learn how to recognize Fake News. Read an investigative article or watch a film about journalism.   U.S.S. Harry S. Truman was in the Gulf of Trieste in April. No public visits were organized, but we were proud and honored to represent AIAFVG and the American Corner during a special visit for the U.S. Mission to Italy and local authorities. View photos HERE.   UKULELE CLUB - Registration of new participants Required May Meetings on May 7th and May 21st.  Open to all ages and all levels.  Free.  Join us.  Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for the meeting. Don't play yet? Sing along usually in English. Watch our International Collaborative Debut. Check out our YouTube Playlist.  Thanks to volunteer "Maestri" Marino and Karoline in Trieste, Bob and Jen in Austin-Texas as well as Filmmaker Susanne.  REFUGEE RELIEF We have been assisting displaced persons of all nationalities in the area, thanks to the support of the US Embassy to Italy. English - some Ukrainian students are in our English classes.  Support activities - Craft workshop every Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon for Ukrainian women. Coming soon to Barbacan Produce. 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 is finished for this school year.  Many thanks to Joshua, our super mentor.  Godspeed to him and his family.  English Conversation Club will be back in the Fall.  Thanks to Melissa, volunteer facilitator!    We also salute Emma, our Virtual Library Intern, from the University of Texas.  She was involved in Book Club, High School Classes, Library Projects.   AMERICAN CORNER SCHEDULE Every Tuesday and Thursday in May from 9-12 and 17-19  #UnitedWithUkraine Craft Workshop - Come volunteer to help produce items for local craft markets.  Mandatory first time Online Registration 7/05, 11:45 - Ukulele Club - Mandatory Online Registration of new participants.  21/05, 11:45 - Ukulele Club - Mandatory Online Registration of new participants. 26/05, 7 pm - Women's Book Club - American Pastoral by Philip Roth.   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.  Send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com   eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Get your personal temporary access code.  Read American newspapers, magazines. Watch documentaries, BookFlix.  Available remotely only during the Covid-19 period .   STAFF PICKS for the Month Reading today's Newspaper Front Pages from around the world.     Listening to the Voice of America.   Watching  After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News on Canva Cooking a Mother's Day Brunch.   ENGLISH TEACHER’S CORNER TESOL ITALY - Renew your Membership and participate in future Online English Language Improvement Courses for English Teachers.     Check out the Resources on American English at State for Educators and on Facebook – American English for Educators  Tesol Italy and Tesol Ukraine offer FREE live Zoom Webinars about "Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies to Support Teachers". You will also learn about the Ukrainian educational system. 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. STUDY in the US 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.  Send us an email.   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 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.   Vote from Abroad. Americans can vote. Wherever they are.  Submit your 2022 Federal Post Card Application so you will receive absentee ballots for the entire year.     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.   US and International Special Days May: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish-American Heritage Month May 2-8: Air Quality Awareness Week  May 3: World Press Freedom Day  May 8: American Mother's Day May 15: International Day of Families May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia  May 20: World Bee Day May 21: Founding of the American Red Cross  May 22: National Maritime Day May 28: Hamburger Day (America's favorite food, aside from pizza!) May 30: Memorial Day