French conversation and cultural events in Chicago's western suburbs

Presented by Alan Tausch and Jerri Pease

Thursday February 2, 2023 - 12:30 pm Central Time 

Join AF DuPage members Jerri and Alan as they share their memories of the Savoie region of the French Alps. We'll go from mountain villages and alpine pastures to the delightful city of Annecy, browse an open air market, explore some of the local food specialties, and learn about the history of the region.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

2-4 pm Central Time

Bubblehouse Brewing Company, 2121 Ogden Avenue, Unit A, Lisle, IL

This is your opportunity to say “Bonjour” to other AF DuPage members and to interact with the leadership team. 

Find us in the private back room. Look for the French flags on the tabletops! 

A special evening program by Col. (Ret.) Paul Herbert

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 7:00 pm Central Time

If Americans think of France in the American Revolution, they probably think of Lafayette and Yorktown. But there was much more, including the sublime irony of an absolute monarchy nurturing a revolution against monarchism. It could well be argued that the USA owed its independence to France. 

Presented  by Jennifer Jerzyk

Thursday February 16 - 12:30 pm

AF DuPage member Jennifer Jerzyk is currently on a long-stay immersion course in Toulouse.  In this Mini-Zoom, she will discuss her experience taking French at a B-1 intermediate level at a private language school in Toulouse and her family home-stay experience. 

Saturday, February 18 at 5:00 pm

Hosted by Jeannine Cowart

Get ready for one of of our most popular member-only in-person events!  Watch your inboxes for an invite on February 11th with further instructions on how to RSVP.