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.
Members will receive the Zoom link to the meeting on Sunday, July 6.
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 2025.
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 30 email announcement with the official ballot.
Voting may take place in one of the following ways:
Please contact afdupage@gmail.com with any questions about voting procedures.
Thank you in advance for your time with the vote and with your interest in our Alliance Française Du
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.
1s151 Winfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(Map)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
AF DuPage programs are reserved for AF DuPage members only, although occasionally we invite members of other AF chapters to participate in special programs. Due to security and privacy reasons, AF DuPage program, event and recording links may not be shared, posted or broadcast.
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