Alliance Française DuPage, Inc. - P.O.Box 3992 - Naperville, IL 60567 - USA
Mini-Zooms
About Mini-Zooms
AF DuPage continues a new concept – the mini-Zoom session – a 20 minute focused presentation on a French-themed subject.
Most sessions will take place on Thursday afternoons promptly at 12:30 pm, a perfect midday break to add some French culture into your schedule.
The topics and presenters will vary. Most will be conducted in English, but we may add some French language mini-Zooms into the mix. Zoom links are reserved for AF DuPage members and will be sent out the day before the session. Visit our Membership page to join or renew your membership.
Do you have a great idea for a mini-zoom? We would love to hear about it. Please contact us at afdupage@gmail.com with your ideas.
Bastille Day Picnic
Saturday, July 12, Noon - 4 pm
Herrick Lake West Shelter, Wheaton (Map)
Please bring a dish to share or your own picnic lunch.
Please note that this is a different shelter than the one we have used in the past. The shelter can seat 50 people, with additional space to spread out on the grass. You may RSVP using the button to the right. While not required, RSVPs are helpful so we know how many tables to set up!
We are also thankful for volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up efforts. Please let us know on the same form if you wish to volunteer. Merci!
AF DuPage will provide plates, utensils, napkins, pop and bottled water. A grill will be available for your use (charcoal provided).
Note: due to Forest Preserve regulations, alcohol is not permitted. Désolé!
The fun, camaraderie, good food and our traditional singing of the Marseillaise will continue!
Any announcements due to inclement weather will be posted on our website and emailed to those who have RSVPd.
Please contact us at afdupage@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Cantigny Voyage en France
Sunday, July 20 10 am - 4 pm
1s151 Winfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(Map)
Voyage en France
From Cantigny's website:
Enjoy our annual French event at Cantigny! Immerse yourself in the charm of France while roaming the gardens or shopping the French Market. Discover En Plein Air artists at work along with a variety of art focused family activities. Enjoy musical performances and Can-can, and Ballet dancers throughout the park. Make sure to snap a photo at one of our many photo stations, including our iconic Eiffel Tower replica.
Join us for a day of French-inspired fun and cultural celebration!
AF DuPage will have a booth set up outside the Division 1 Museum. We will be set up for French trivia and teaching attendees some basic French that the soldiers would have had to learn.
Volunteers needed
We will need volunteers to help man our booth. If you would like to help out, please click the button below to go to the sign up form. Please contact afdupage@gmail.com with any questions.
online baking demo: Champagne Pink Biscuits
Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 AM CT on Zoom
Champagne Pink Biscuits
Modeled after the famous Biscuit Rose de Reims, these easy to prepare cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a glass of Champagne! Covered in powdered sugar, these baked treats are crunchy on the outside, but have a soft and delicate interior.
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman will present this unique regional recipe
along with sparkling historical context at the next online baking demonstration.
Program duration: about 30 minutes
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman would like to sincerely thank all the AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members who have joined them over the past 5 years for our monthly online cooking and baking demonstrations. Your dedicated participation, insightful questions, and positive feedback have helped to create a wonderful culinary community!
The recipe will be posted at https://afdupage.com/recipes .
For AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members only.
AF DuPage members do not need to pre-register for this event.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event to all AFD members.
For AF du North Shore members only, please send an RSVP request to
Federation of Alliance Françaises USA Featured Events
Indulge your love of French from the comfort of your home by attending online events. Talks on a variety of intriguing subjects are available from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA as well as AF chapters from across the United States. Many events are free for AF members and available to non-members for a small charge.
View a list of upcoming events at AF network's free online national events.
Links to recordings of past events can be found on YouTube.
