| Upcoming Classes |
French Songs Workshop
Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 7:00-9:00pm.
Listen and study several poems and songs that Andre Nerman will sing on stage. Aznavour, Brel, Nougaro, Rimbaud etc.
Cost: $15.00 for current students, $30.00 for others.
Basic User 102 (false beginners)
Classes on Mondays and on Wednesdays from Nov. 30th to Jan. 20th from 7-9:00pm. No class on Dec. 21 to Dec. 30.
Conversation for Basic User A2
A good way to reinforce your conversational skills. Excellent for students at levels 104 or 201. On Tuesdays from Dec. 1st to Feb. 16th from 11:30-1:30pm. No class on Dec. 22 & 29
Conversation for Independent B1
Excellent for students at levels 202, 203, 204 or 301. On Thursdays from Dec. 3rd to Feb. 18th from 1:30 to 3:30pm. No class on Dec. 24 & 31.
Conversation for Independent B2
Excellent for students at levels 302 and higher.
Wednesdays: Nov. 11,18 & Dec. 2, 9, 16 from 7:00-9:00pm.
No class on Nov. 25.
Register today!
Winter program for kids, teens and adults will be available by the end of the month.
Contact me or call 858-550-0144
Anne-Laure Le Reverend
Executive Educational Director
Picture: Isabelle F. |
| A parisian musical play |
After two years of success in Paris with a Jacques Brel musical, Andre Nerman is back in San Diego!
 A musical play with songs and poetry in French.
Saturday, Nov 7th 7:00pm
Marshall Middle School Amphitheater 9700 Avenue of Nations San Diego, CA, 92131
For more info, contact Djara
or call (858) 550-0144.
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| Join us to celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau |
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Thurday November 19th, 2009
From 6:00pm to 11:00pm
BALI HAI RESTAURANT, 2230 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106. (619)222-4081
Tahitian buffet & 3 glasses of wine.
Guests must be 21 years old and have a valid photo ID. This is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly.
Partner: SDFACC.
Contact: Julien or call (858)550-0144. |
| Kids Corner |
"Storytelling Time"
Hosted by Marie on Wednesday, Nov.4 and Nov. 18 from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Hosted by Sylvie on Monday, Nov.9 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
A story hour program, in French. Children must be accompanied by a parent at all time. All are welcome.
Free for members.
Non-members: $5 at the door. |
| Teen Lounge |
Wednesday, Nov.11 at 5:00pm
"Capoeira"; an introduction to the amazing Brazilian Martial art by Gregory.
Free for members.
Non-members: $5 at the door.
 Friday, Nov.13 at 6:00pm
Cine-club at Alliance Special Teens: "Asterix et Cleopatre"
Free for members.
Non-members: $5 at the door.
All activities for Teens are conducted in French. |
| Events |
 Meetup with Elizabeth
Wednesday, Nov.4 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Panera Bread. 12156 Carmel Mountain Boulevard San Diego, CA 92128.
 Book Club in Rancho Bernardo. Hosted by Maurice.Wednesday, Nov.11 at 7:00pm
Book Club at Alliance Francaise. Hosted by Harry.Friday, Nov.20 at 9:30am.
Meetup: "Entre-nous" Hosted by Deborah.
Friday, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 from 10:00am to noon. Free for members. Non-members: $5 at the door. For each week topics and articles, please rsvp.
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| Outdoor activities |
 Bike Club with DidierSunday, Nov. 8 at 9:00am
Lake Hodges (South Side) Escondido
All are welcome.
Free for members.
Non-members: donations are appreciated.
 Hike and speak French with George
Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9:00am to noon. Los Penasquitos. Informal picnic after the hike. You are invited to bring cheese, fruits or bread to share. All are welcome. For more info: contact us. For more info about any event: Corinne Bagnol, Executive Cultural Director or call (858) 550-0144. |
| Visit to Southwestern College |
Djara, our intern, was a guest of honor at Southwestern College this month. Invited by Nora Portillo, Dept of World Languages, she shared her knowledge of French culture and cuisine by offering a demonstration in the art of making crepes to more than 50 enthusiastic students.
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| Friends of Tahiti |
Congratulations to Friends of Tahiti for their annual gala that featured amazing performers.
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| Jury Special Award |
 The movie "Antoine", directed by Laura Bari, that the Alliance Francaise de San Diego had the pleasure and privilege to co-present at the 10th San Diego Asian Film Festival received the "Jury Special Award". |
| Our Sponsors |
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Alliance Francaise de San Diego
6640 Lusk Blvd, Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92121
858-550-0144
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. |
| Our library |
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Visit our library!
French books and movies (for adults and children). Open during business hours.
The AFSD would like to thank the French Institute Alliance Francaise
(FIAF) of New York and more specifically Katharine Branning, Director of
the Mediateque, for their very generous donation. The large collection of
books they graciously sent us has found its place on our shelves and is
currently available to the public.
Other generous donors brought books this month to help us expand our Library; many thanks to Grace A., June B., Pascale F., Frederic P.,Maurice N., Isabelle F and David F. |
| Thank for your for donation! |
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Carol S.
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| Donate - Wish list |
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is tax-deductible: |
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1 LCD projector
3 laptops with wireless card(used, ok)
1 laser printer/copier/scanner
2 CD players
French music CDs
DVDs in French
Board games in French
Books (children) |
| Susan Komen Race |
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We would like to recognize and thank the participants and donors of the
AFSD Team whose efforts help raise more than $1,000 for the Susan G. Komen foundation. A huge thank you to all the
generous contributors and runners, with a special mention to George Rice,
Team Leader, for his help in coordinating the event. Congratulations to the AFSD team: George, Dan, Isabelle, Florence, Kathy,
Michael, Imelda, Susan, Pascale, Corinne, Didier, Melanie, Lena, Thibault
and Nicolas.
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| Welcome new members and thank you for renewing! |
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Valerie A., Richard A., Pascale B., Curt B., Alberto B., Ella Paige and Edward B., Ajay B. and family, Gary B. and family, Robert B. and family, Christopher B., Jacinda B., Zonia B., Jerry C., Alain C. and family, Nicolas C., Sofia D., Josue D., Karine and Nicolas D., Laura D., Martha D., Shekkar and Sharleen D., Rory D., Robert D., Jody F., Marie-France G. and family, Victoria G., Robin G., Jill G. and family, Martin G. and family, Valerie G., Sylvie H., Thomas K., Delise K., Anne-Laure L. and family, Maya L., Germaine M., Susana M. and family, Robert M., Don M., Vincent M. and family, James M., Jesse M., Valerie N. and family, Cecile N., Benedicte N. and family, Vivienne P., Shannon P. and family, Susanna H., Juan P., Florencia P., Andriana Q., Arie R., Jay and Olivia R., Jennifer R., Isabelle R. and family, Marjorie and Michael R., Maya S. and family, Arnold S., Erin S., Carol S., Diana S., Elizabeth S., Laura S., Sheila and Victoria T., Harry T. and family, Mary T., Robert and Henry U., Benoit and Liliane V., Mali W.
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| Become a member |
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Membership privileges include:
Free access to all lectures, cine clubs, library, and book clubs.
Access to private events
organized or sponsored by Alliance Francaise.
Reduced admission prices
for social events organized
by the Alliance Française
plus many other events related to the French culture sponsored by other organizations.
Student and Student of AF: $25.00 
Individual: $50.00
Family: $70.00
Friend of the Alliance: $150.00
Corporate: $400.00
Life Member: $1000.00
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| Newsletter |
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Editor-in-Chief :
Anne-Laure Le Reverend
Event articles:
Corinne Bagnol
Pictures: Corinne Bagnol & Isabelle Fogarty.
Advertisers are solely responsible for performance of services set forth herein or any other services promoted in furtherance of their advertisements. | |
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