Alliance Française DuPage, Inc. - P.O.Box 3992 - Naperville, IL 60567 - USA
July Events
Annual Members Meeting
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Bastille Day Pique-nique
Monday, July 6, 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT on Zoom
Two new Board Members will be elected at this meeting for three-year terms. AF DuPage members in good standing are eligible to vote in the election.
We will also take a vote for approval of the Treasurer’s Report and Budget for 2026. Other agenda items for the meeting will include committee reports and review of current and future business for our organization.
The Treasurer’s Report and Budget will be available for review by clicking on a link provided in the June 29 email announcement with the official ballot.
Members will receive the Zoom link to the meeting on Sunday, July 5.
An official electronic ballot to be sent to the AF DuPage membership on June 29, 2026. All electronic ballots MUST be received by 6 pm Central Time on Sunday, July 5, 2026, to be eligible to be counted in the final tally.
Please contact afdupage@gmail.com with any questions about voting procedures.
Bastille Day Pique-nique
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Bastille Day Pique-nique
Saturday, July 11, Noon – 4:00 PM
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, West Shelter, Wheaton
RSVP requested
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of France at our annual French celebration at Cantigny!
AF DuPage will have a booth in the visitor center. We will be set up for French trivia and teaching attendees some basic French that the soldiers would have had to learn. We will need volunteers to help man our booth.
Online Baking Demonstration
Online Baking Demonstration
Cantigny - Voyage en France
Saturday, July 25, 11:00 AM on Zoom
Vanilla & Strawberry Marshmallows
(Guimauves à la vanille et
Guimauves aux fraises)
Super light and airy, these vanilla and strawberry flavored confections are a perfect summer treat.
Marcher et Bavarder
Online Baking Demonstration
Marcher et Bavarder
Sunday, July 26, 10:30 AM to noon
Greene Valley Forest Preserve Naperville
Energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking.
Café Conversation
Online Baking Demonstration
Marcher et Bavarder
Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT on Zoom
Connect with AF DuPage members in a Zoom conversation session. The Zoom link will be sent to all members one day before the event. There is no need to pre-register.
We offer many in person conversation opportunities. Including the newly added location: Wine with Me 111 Gigi Gruber Ln, Itasca, IL . Follow the link below to learn more.
August Events
Language Workshop
Cooking Demonstration
Cooking Demonstration
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT on Zoom
Our free language workshops for AF DuPage members give you the opportunity to brush up on specific language topics. These workshops are organized on a volunteer basis by AF DuPage member Michelle Henson.
Cooking Demonstration
Cooking Demonstration
Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, August 15, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT on Zoom
Join Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman online for the next cooking demonstration
Soiree en Blanc
Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, August 22
SAVE THE DATE!
Sponsored by AATF Chicago Northern Illinois.
More details to follow.
Café Conversation
Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 – 8:00 PM CT on Zoom
Connect with AF DuPage members in a Zoom conversation session. The Zoom link will be sent to all members one day before the event. There is no need to pre-register.
We offer many in person conversation opportunities. Including the newly added location: Wine with Me 111 Gigi Gruber Ln, Itasca, IL . Follow the link below to learn more.