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75 Charter Oak Avenue 1-202
Hartford, CT 06106
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Number 217 - janvier/février 2026
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Make a Difference Today:
Donate to Alliance Française de Hartford
Annual Campaign
The season of giving is once again upon us. The Alliance Française de Hartford is dedicated to promoting the French language and culture exchange throughout the Hartford area. We launched our 2025-26 Annual Campaign with a goal of raising $3,000 to fund a new, secure and user-friendly website that will facilitate easy signup and payment. Please consider supporting the AFH through a contribution to the organization. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued support.
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If you prefer to donate by check, please send your check, payable to AFH, to:
Alliance Française de Hartford
75 Charter Oak Avenue, Suite 1-202
Hartford, CT 06106
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AFH Spring Course Calendar
Give yourself the gift of learning. Our winter courses are underway!
Our spring session commences on March 2, 2026, through May 7, 2026. The spring course catalog will be available on-line in January. We will have a number of classes available for you to explore.
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All of our language classes offer an immersion experience in the French language. Students are encouraged to express themselves in French. Grammar is a tool, not a goal.
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If you have not done so, become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership affords you! For more information about our membership plans, click here.
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Upcoming AFH Events
All AFH students have GOLD BENEFITS while attending classes at the AFH. Continue reading for a list of our featured events in November and December. As always, you can view a complete list of events and register for them on our website.
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AF Hartford
Club de Foot
Hey AFH sports fans! Would you like to meet at local bars and TV spaces to watch soccer games in the run-up to the World Cup?
Drop us an e-mail at afhclubdefoot@gmail.com with your name and contact info and stay tuned!
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Welcome To Our Newest Member of the AFH Board
In-Jee Lee
In-Jee works for the City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services as a Project Manager for senior services. From 2017 to 2023, she was the Director of the International Visitor Leadership Program at the International Institute of Wisconsin. From 2009-2015 In-Jee was a TOEFL and debate instructor and teacher-trainer in Seoul, South Korea. She also served in Kazakhstan as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 2006 to 2008.
In 2025 In-Jee graduated from the University of Connecticut-Hartford with an M.P.A. in Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Public Finance. In 2018, she earned an M.S. degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a B.A. in English from Temple University in Philadelphia.
In 2016, upon learning that she lived 5-minutes from the Alliance Francaise in Milwaukee, In-Jee began taking French lessons. The lessons continued when she moved to Hartford in 2023 and learned that she lived 2-minutes from the Alliance Francaise. “I began learning French as a hobby and to expand my knowledge of Francophone culture. I am delighted and honored to serve the Alliance Francaise of Hartford by joining the board.”
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Lille, entre briques et lumières
January 10, 2026
3:00 PM -5:00 PM
Come hear a presentation in French about the city of Lille, Northern city near Flanders. There will be special snacks afterwards from the region. Bring some beer!
This exposé by Florine Casbonne-Stover, Lille native, will explore the city of Lille, a cultural and historical heart of northern France. We will talk about its strategic geographical position, its history, its traditions but also its iconic monuments and unique brick architecture. We will also discover the surrounding region and how it has inspired writers and filmmakers. By the end, she hopes this presentation will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover for yourself, the warmth and energy that make Lille and its region so special.
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One Book, One Federation
Jacaranda
by Gaël Faye
Discussion to be led by Véronique Subrizi
Saturday, January 17, 2026
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
This novel, not yet translated in English, tells the story of Milan, a boy with a French father and a Rwandan mother who lives in Versailles. He is twelve years old when, in 1994, their family welcomes Claude, a child survivor of the genocide who still bears the marks of a machete blow to the skull. Milan was delighted to welcome a little brother into their home but was unable to extract any details from his mother, Venancia, about her life in Rwanda before arriving in France, or about her family back home.
Although Jacaranda describes several episodes of the 1994 genocide, it is more the story of the survivors, their lives in a rapidly changing country, their testimonies, and their silences.
Place:
Atlantic Works Conference Center
57 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT
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Gertrude Stein: Champion of the Parisian Avant-Garde
February 7, 2026 at 3 PM
via ZOOM
Explore the profound influence of Gertrude Stein, whose impact on modern art rivals her literary achievements. This lecture delves into Stein’s role as a visionary collector and patron in early 20th-century Paris, where her keen eye and unwavering support nurtured the careers of groundbreaking artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and Braque, propelling movements like Cubism. This exploration showcases the enduring impact of Stein’s patronage, revealing the intricate connection between her literary and artistic endeavors.
Our speaker is Tosca Ruggieri. She is an independent art historian and museum educator with a gift for storytelling. Raised between France and Italy, she brings a European sensibility and a lifelong passion for art to every lecture.
Note: Our Director will send the Zoom link a few days before this event to those who registered at the link below.
Register for this event here
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Our coffee and conversation series continues to flourish, and every meeting brings in new people. With the winter chill in the air, we will continue to meet at the location specified below. We would love you to join us for a great opportunity to speak French or to maintain fluency. Come enjoy good friends, good coffee and good conversation.
All levels are welcome.
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Dates:
Saturday, January 3rd
Saturday, January 17th
Saturday, January 31st
Saturday, February 14th
Saturday, February 28th
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Place:
Atlantic Works Conference Center
57 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, CT
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Upcoming Federation Events
Make Your Dream to Live in France Come True! Here's How...
January 10th
French Cinémathèque: It was Just an Accident
January 12th
A Special Virtual Evening with Jacques Pépin
January 22nd
Taking Measure of America - How French Cartographers Shaped “The New World” with Roger Mummert
February 12th
Click here for more information about these events.
Please visit the Calendar for more information on events sponsored by the Federation.
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