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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 March and April. As always, you can view a complete list of events and register for them on our website. 

Loss in the AFH family - Malati Kesaree

It is with profound sadness that I inform you that Malati Kesaree passed away. For many years, Malati was a cherished and invaluable member of the AFH. Her journey with us began as a student but over time, her involvement deepened, and she became a board member, bringing insights and enthusiasm to the organization's leadership.

Malati's presence was a constant and uplifting force at AFH's cultural events. She was known for her assiduous participation, ensuring that each event was a success. Her dedication didn't stop there; she took on the initiative to organize the Saturday conversation group meetings at Mozzicato, creating a space where members could engage in meaningful dialogues and build stronger connections.

The AFH sadly had to bid farewell to Malati when she returned to India to take care of her two elderly sisters, demonstrating the same compassion and commitment that she had shown to the AFH community.

To remember Malati, a contribution can be made to one of the following organizations which support girls' education in India. 

Child Rights and You (CRY); https://www.cry.org.

ASHA for Education: https://ashanet.org.

Khushii: https://khushii.org

Smile Foundation: https://smilefoundationusa.org

Remembered always,



Silvia Bettega, President

Cours de théâtre

We invite you to join us in the entertaining world of French dramatist Eugene Labiche (1815-1888) in his brilliant farce and vaudeville: “La Station Champbaudet”(1862). Sylvie Hau will be leading this class as we explore the play together through the book and a helpful video, and then you will have the chance to act out a few scenes in class. It’s a fun way to bring the story to life!

The book may be purchased on Amazon prior to the first class.

“La Station Champbaudet” (French Edition)

Paperback ISBN-13: 9781539957072

Publication date: November 7, 2016

Course Dates: Thursday, March 6th through Thursday, April 3rd (5-week program)

Time: 5:45 - 7:45 PM

Place:

Conference Center

57 Charter Oak Avenue

Hartford, CT

Click here to register for the course

Alger, capitale de la révolution – De Fanon aux Black Panthers

Intervenante: Elaine Mokhtefi

Présentation en français

Elaine Mokhtefi, notre invitée et auteure du palpitant ouvrage : “Alger, capitale de la Révolution-De Fanon aux Blacks Panthers” viendra, par cette Journée internationale des femmes, nous parler de son œuvre. Un livre publié en français et en anglais et qui retrace les évènements marquants qui ont accompagné son itinéraire hors du commun ; un itinéraire marqué par l’aide qu’Élaine avait apporté au combat de l’Algérie pour son indépendance et à ses premiers pas en tant que jeune nation indépendante.

Refreshment and mint tea will be served.

Date: Saturday, March 8th

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Place:

Atlanta Works Conference Center

57 Charter Oak Avenue

Hartford, CT

Become One with the Humpback Whales of Mo'orea, French Polynesia

Presentation in English

Join Bonnie Dolphin and Bonnie Blue as they take you along on their whale travel adventure to Mo'orea, in French Polynesia’s Society of Islands. They will take you into humpback whales’ tribe with travel, snorkeling, science, sound, photos, and videos that activate your true heart essence to these majestic beings of light.

Date: Saturday, April 5th

Time: 1:00 PM

Place: Via Zoom

The Red Balloon & White Mane

Second Saturdays for Families

Free Admission

AFH is co-sponsoring this event with the Wadsworth Atheneum. This is a special double feature of Albert Lamorisse’s beloved classics, perfect for all ages, as part of Second Saturdays for Families.

Date: Saturday, April 12th

Time:

The Red Balloon (3 PM)

White Mane (3:45 PM)

Place:

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Theater

600 Main Street

Hartford, CT



Please refer to the Wadsworth Atheneum Calendar for more information about these movies.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/VMhny7VDKAI

One Book One Federation -

Chaleur humaine

by Serge Joncour

Join us for a discussion, led by Sharon Straka, of Chaleur humaine

"This is a total novel. Interweaving the history of the world and a family story, it embraces our present and our past faults. With Chaleur humaine, Serge Joncour holds up a dizzying mirror to us."

Date: Sunday, April 27th

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Place: Conference Center, 57 Charter Oak, Hartford, CT

RSVP here.