French conversation and cultural events in Chicago's western suburbs

Saturday, September 19, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

(Doors open at 12:30, come early and socialize.)

St. John's Church 2nd floor, 1235 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 

A concours de trivia sponsored by AF du North Shore.  Organize a team of fellow AFDuPage members and participate in this highly competitive and entertaining experience.

$25.00/person paid to AF du North Shore

Please register by September 16.  Space is limited.

Download the Publicity Flyer.

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:30 - 1:00 PM CT on Zoom

D-Day 82nd Anniversary; Paul’s Annual Normandy Report

Presented by Paul Herbert

For several years, I’ve been in Normandy in June to help with observances of D-Day, the single most important battle in Europe during World War II.  Each year is a little different; each year, I meet new friends; each year, I learn a little more. I realize what a privilege I have and I’m eager to share this year’s experience. I promise it won’t be all battlefields!

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, 4s500 Raymond Dr, Naperville, IL 

Our Marcher-Bavarder programs are a great way to energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking.  Wear comfortable walking shoes/sneakers and bring your own water.  

Wednesday, September 30,  7:00 – 8:00 PM CT on Zoom

Connect with AF DuPage members in a Zoom conversation session.  The Zoom link will be sent to all members one day before the event. There is no need to pre-register.

We offer many in person conversation opportunities.  Including the newly added location:   Wine with Me 111 Gigi Gruber Ln, Itasca, IL . Follow the link below to learn more.

Friday, October 9, 12:30 - 1:00 PM CT on Zoom

The 21st Arrondissement:  A Phototour of London's French Community

Presented by Lee Nemchek

Saturday, October 10 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM 

Our Rendez-vous provides more opportunities to say “Bonjour” to each other and for you to interact with the AF DuPage leadership team.  Think of them as mini Open House meetings. 

Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM CT on Zoom

Le Café des Chasseurs, par  Daniel Boulanger et  Héloise , par Sylvie Germain (Parallel Text)  

Book club is back after a summer hiatus.  Join your fellow francophile bibliophiles in engaging conversations about notable, contemporary french literature.  Peruse this season's selections.

Thursday, October 15, 12:30-1:00pm CT on Zoom 

“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, by Mark Twain"

La Grenouille Sauteuse

Presented by Paul Herbert and Diane Hoffmeyer 

Mark Twain's 1865 short story about an addicted bet-maker in frontier California and his unusual frog was Twain's first national, literary success.  Join us on Zoom to learn the story and why the French version supposedly published in Paris in a review of American humorists in 1872 so annoyed Mark Twain. It is a cautionary tale about the perils of translating between two languages that could apply to any of us!

Saturday October 24, 2026 10:30 am - noon

Danada Forest Preserve 

3S580 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL

Our Marcher-Bavarder programs are a great way to energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking.  Wear comfortable walking shoes/sneakers and bring your own water.  

Wednesday, October 28,  7:00 – 8:00 PM CT on Zoom

Connect with AF DuPage members in a Zoom conversation session.  The Zoom link will be sent to all members one day before the event. There is no need to pre-register.

We offer many in person conversation opportunities.  Including the newly added location:   Wine with Me 111 Gigi Gruber Ln, Itasca, IL . Follow the link below to learn more.