Fredericksburg Sister City News
January 2011
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| Bonjour! |
From the President... | | Bonne Année! |
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year! We're looking forward to a great 2011. 2011........Many
exciting and fun activities are being planned for this year. French
films, Mardi Gras, an art trip, a Bon Vivant and more. Do not forget
that Robert Bugno ( robbugno@gmail.com) leads a French Conversation Club
that meets monthly at the Falls Run Community Center as well. Also,
this summer our French speaking students from the Fredericksburg area
will again be invited to go to Frejus on the biennial student exchange.
Patsy Prud'homme is our student programs coordinator and if interested,
you may contact her at patsy@jaysix.net. Stay warm! Cathy Herndon
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Membership Renewal Reminder
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Memberships for the 2011 year are now due from all members. Please download our renewal form
and mail it to Wilbur Brown, our Membership Chair (address included on
the form). If you know someone who would love to join us, please give
them a form as well! As always, we thank you for your continued Patronage!
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| Upcoming Events |
Art/French Film: Tuesday, February 22, 6-8:30pm
6-7pm: Wine & Cheese Reception
7-8:30: Film, "The Mystery of Picasso"
Headquarters Library Theater, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg
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Mark
your calendars for Tuesday, February 22. We will have a wine and cheese
reception in the theater of the Central Rappahannock Library
Headquarters in downtown Fredericksburg from 6-7pm.
Following will be the film "The Mystery of Picasso:"
An
exploration of the mind and motivations of Picasso, as he creates works
live, in this exposé of a master at work. DVD. One of the greatest art
documentaries ever made captures the exhilarating moment and mystery of
creativity of the 20th century's greatest artist Pablo Picasso. French
film director Georges Clouzot (Diabolique, Wages of Fear) persuaded his
friend Picasso to perform his drawing and painting on glass while filmed
from other side. The master creates 20 mesmerizing works. Casual
comments between the two prove fascinating. In French with easy-to-read
English subtitles."
Bring your friends and enjoy learning more from Picasso himself!
In
conjunction with this, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is
having the only East Coast exhibit of masterworks by Picasso borrowed
from the Musee Picasso in Paris, France. This show opens in late
February and I would like to organize a bus trip to see the exhibit.
Watch your emails for details later.
Mardi Gras Party
| | Paula Chow and Roy Kissinger |
We're planning a party to celebrate Mardi Gras (on Tuesday, March 8 this year). Date, time and more information coming soon!
We had a great time at last year's party hosted by Roy and Lori Kissinger. Don't miss this year's celebration!
See pictures from last year's party.
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| News of Members |
Honoring Phyllis Whitley
| FSCA Secretary Bill Beck and Phyllis Whitley
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In
recognition of over 20 years of service with the Fredericksburg Sister
City Association, Phyllis Whitley was presented with a commemorative
photo book representing her many years of involvement. She was given the
book at a Board get-together at Judy Hansen's home on December 4. It
was a wonderful evening. Check out the photos.
Phyllis
is still involved with FSCA, but is cutting back on duties to finish
her BARN Book!
For more information about Phyllis' book on the Barns of Summer's County and to contact her visit www.barnsofsummerscounty.com. You can also reserve a copy the book or order her 2011 calendar!
| | FSCA President, Cathy Herndon and Phyllis |
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| News from Fréjus |
Thanksgiving in Frejus
Frejus just celebrated their 15th Thanksgiving
dinner at the Villa Aurelienne. Maryse Rigoulot sent word
it was a sell-out! They had 72 people enjoy a traditional Turkey
dinner with wine and dessert. Cathy Herndon sent decorations and a
message to be read to the Jumelage. Leigh Dowd was able to connect with
Maryse at the dinner on SKYPE!
Here are some comments about the day:
"The
Thanksgiving party went very well. The crab dip, the cocktail (bourbon,
apple brandy and cranberry juice) and the desserts (cheesecake,
chocolate tart and pumpkin pie) were homemade and very good, so were the
peanut soup and crab salad made by the caterer ... we had fun with the
game and everybody liked the decorations. I read your message and
Philippe (Rigoulot) managed to make a skype connection with Leigh and we
could talk and see her family. She could see the whole group at the
Villa Aurélienne ... We had two American young ladies, both teachers,
one at Odile's school and the other in Nice - but she lives near Fréjus.
I send a photo but you will find many on our blog: http://fredericksburgfrejus.unblog.fr/2010/11/26/soiree-thanksgiving-2010/"
Sounds like they had a great time!
Christmas Exhibit in Frejus
Maryse also wrote to say that Fredericksburg was represented in a holiday folk exhibit in town.
That is on the blog as well: http://fredericksburgfrejus.unblog.fr/2010/12/05/exposition-lou-cepoun-frejuren/.
Maryse writes,
"Hi Cathy,
Please
visit my blog: you will see photos of the exhibition that the folk
group "Lou Cepoun Frejuren" is having at the Centre Culturel place Paul
Vernet. Our Sister Cities' Christmas traditions are represented and of
course Fredericksburg is there, right at the entrance!"
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Shop and earn dollars for FSCA
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When you make a purchase at Staples, for either business or personal use, be sure to tell the cashier you are a rewards member and to credit your purchase to the Fredericksburg Sister City Association or give them the following phone number, 786-7010. We will periodically receive a check based on your sales, a great and easy way to raise money for the organization.
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