The Halloween Party Was LOTS of FUN!

 There was something for everyone this year at the American Corner Halloween Party. Luna was hoping for a nutella sandwich, but she didn't get one. She DID get lots of hugs, though, and she was pretty excited to get to wear these devil horns. Thank you, Anastasia!

 There were costumes and balloons and philosophical conversations in English!

There was face painting! Thank you, Massimo!

There was coloring, and cutting, and lollipop decorating and eating)!

 There were games!

and DRY ICE! Thank you, Martin!

and lots of pictures HERE. Thank you, Cristian!  Thanks to everyone who came to the party and to our wonderful volunteers! Dario, Prosper, Denise, Davide, Leonardo, Karry, Lori, and our scarey witch: Janine!

Today is the Halloween Party!

Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm. For adults we are showing the film FRANKENSTEIN JUNIOR, the classic Mel Brooks film with Gene Wilder. For kids: games, candy, crafts, face painting!

Costumes encouraged but not required. See you in a bit! I have to make my Jack O'Lantern now!!

THANKSGIVING - Thursday, November 25th

Mark your calendars - Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 25th. We are planning a very special Thanksgiving dinner for everybody. Details will follow in coming days.

Thursday Night Intermediate Conversation 7-9

THERE IS NO TIME CHANGE THIS WEEK. THE COURSE WILL MEET FROM 7-9.

Association Closed Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

So Classes are cancelled for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, too!

That means: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult Advanced Conversation. 

Adult Intermediate on Thursday WILL meet, however.  
Have a nice long weekend!!!

Check out the video from the Ambassador's visit yesterday!

You can find it on our American Corner Trieste and Associazione Italo Americana Facebook pages!

Thank you, Ambassador!

From Left to right: Denise Tecchio, Coordinator of the American Corner, Ambassador David H. Thorne, Leonardo Buonomo, President of the Italian American Association, Karoline Steckley, Director of the Italian American Association

We had a great visit with Ambassador David H. Thorne, who stopped in to visit the American Corner at the Italian American Association this morning. We got a chance to talk about all of the great programs we have planned for this year, including the Friday Afternoon Documentary Series here at the Association (Part II of the Twain documentary is today from 6-8pm), our Halloween Party (October 29, 5-8pm), the Monday Nights Television and Film Series at Cappella Underground (starting November 8), the 30th anniversary of the American Film Series at the Ariston Cinema (starting November 18), Thanksgiving Dinner (November 25), Thursday Morning Coffee Hour (next meeting, November 11 from 10-12), and Saturday Morning Storytime (starts January 15). 

We also gave the Ambassador a sneak preview of our Children's Corner Library that will be opening soon thanks to a generous contribution from the US Embassy which has gone towards children's books and DVDs, multi-media equipment, little people furniture, and, our favorite, a PUPPET THEATER with lots of GREAT PUPPETS!

It was our pleasure to welcome Consul General, Ms. Carol Z. Perez, back to the Association this morning as well. She has gone absolutely out of her way over the last few months to help us and we really appreciate her excellent ideas and enthusiasm! We would also like to extend a special thanks to Jack Hillmeyer, Daniela Belloli and Giovanni Guasina for the support and organizational expertise which made this morning's visit possible, and for their friendship.