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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.

Annual Meeting of Members

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time on Zoom

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time on Zoom

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time on Zoom

Members will receive the Zoom link to the meeting on Sunday, July 6.  

Agenda

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time on Zoom

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time 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 2025.


Other agenda items for the meeting will include committee reports and review of current and future business for our organization.  

Treasurer’s Report

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm Central Time on Zoom

Treasurer’s Report

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 Procedure

Voting Procedure

Treasurer’s Report

Voting may take place in one of the following ways:

  • At the meeting on July 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm through an online ballot provided at the meeting; or,
  • By filling out and returning an official electronic ballot to be sent to the AF DuPage membership on June 30, 2025.  All electronic ballots MUST be received by 6 pm Central Time on July 7, 2025, to be eligible to be counted in the final tally. 


Please contact afdupage@gmail.com with any questions about voting procedures. 

Voting Procedure

Thank you in advance for your time with the vote and with your interest in our Alliance Française Du

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. 

RSVP Now

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.  

Volunteer Sign up form

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 

afdupage@gmail.com.

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.

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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