Alliance Française DuPage, Inc. - P.O.Box 3992 - Naperville, IL 60567 - USA
october events
Cooking Demo
Saturday, October 4 at 11:00 AM CT on Zoom
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Is it French? Is it Swiss? The origins may be disputed, but the delicious combination of chicken, ham, and cheese in a crispy breading makes this a
classic dish for friends and family.
Join us online as Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman present their version
of this popular “blue ribbon” favorite.
Vive la France!
Saturday, October 4 at 7 PM
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 22W415 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL (Map)
Come and enjoy a French-themed musical feast of Quartet 61’s creative arrangements, including music of Edith Piaf, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Django Reinhardt and more. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Suggested donation is $10-$40, or as you are able.
Language Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 7:00-8:00 pm CT on Zoom
Improve your French with Prof Michelle Henson. All levels of French learners welcome. Workshop is conducted in English and French.
Book Club
Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 PM CT on Zoom
Apprendre à vivre et Tous feux éteints, par Fréderic Fajardi
(Parallel Text 2)
The AF DuPage Book Club meetings are conducted in French and are held on Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings start at 6:30 pm unless otherwise indicated and last 1½ - 2 hours.
Marcher et Bavarder
Sunday, October 12, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville (weather permitting)
Our Marcher-Bavarder programs are a great way to energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes/sneakers and bring your own water.
Rendez-Vous avec Nous
Saturday, October 25, 2:00-4:00 pm: Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Our Rendez-vous provides more opportunities to say “Bonjour” to each other and for you to interact with the AF DuPage leadership team. Think of them as mini Open House meetings.
Café Conversation
Wednesday, October 29 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT on Zoom.
Here is an opportunity to join monthly informal conversations online via Zoom. You may also participate in our many in person conversation groups spread throughout the DuPage region.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
French-themed Halloween party!
Save the date!
Saturday, November 1st, 5-9 PM
Please join us for a Halloween party, where you may come dressed in a French-themed costume. A prize will be awarded for the best costume! (Note: Costume is not obligatory for attendance.)
Current AF DuPage members will receive a Punchbowl invitation the week of October 6th with full party details including the exact address of the party.
The party will be limited to 40 attendees. There will be a potluck food spread.
Baking Demo
Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 AM CT on Zoom
Tarte Tatin
Of all the iconic French dishes, Tarte Tatin holds a special place in the hearts (and tummies) of many gastronomes. What’s not to like? The recipe features an upside-down version of an apple pie,
with baked apples, buttery puff pastry crust held together with a caramelly sauce.
Join Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman online for a tutorial on how to prepare this classic dessert.