French conversation and cultural events in Chicago's western suburbs

Monday, July 6, 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT 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 2026. 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 29 email announcement with the official ballot.

Members will receive the Zoom link to the meeting on Sunday, July 5. 

An official electronic ballot to be sent to the AF DuPage membership on June 29, 2026.  All electronic ballots MUST be received by 6 pm Central Time on Sunday, July 5, 2026, to be eligible to be counted in the final tally. 

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

Saturday, July 11,  Noon – 4:00 PM

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, West Shelter, Wheaton 

RSVP requested

Sunday, July 19,  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of France at our annual French celebration at Cantigny!

AF DuPage will have a booth in the visitor center. 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.  

Saturday, July 25, 11:00 AM on Zoom

Vanilla & Strawberry Marshmallows

(Guimauves à la vanille et

Guimauves aux fraises)

Super light and airy, these vanilla and strawberry flavored confections are a perfect summer treat.

Sunday, July 26, 10:30 AM to noon

Greene Valley Forest Preserve Naperville

Energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking.

Wednesday, July 29, 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.

Thursday, July 30, 12:30 PM CT on Zoom

Maison La Roche et l’Architecte dit Le Corbusier 

Presented by Alan Tausch 

Hidden away in Paris’s 16th arrondissement is Maison La Roche, a gem of modernist architecture designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier. Join Alan for a virtual tour and marvel at the innovative features of this home built for a private client to house his collection of modern art.