Author Archives: Gene Jenkins

La Table Française (French Speaking Table) – September 25, 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

“La Table Française” is for all individuals who are interested to come and chat in French (all levels of French).  It will be led by President Denyse Jenkins.  It will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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la Célébration de la Fête Nationale – July 9, 2021

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

On the evening of July 9, 2021, 22 members and guests celebrated “la Fête Nationale” (Bastille Day/French Independence Day) at Café Normandie, with a delicious 3-course meal especially prepared by Chef Anthony.

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La Table Française via Zoom – May 3, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

On May 3, 2021, Pres.  Jenkins led La Table Française via Zoom with seven (7) other Alliance Française de Naples members.  We hope to see you again, and other members, at our next meeting on May 17, 2021, at 2:30 … Continue reading →

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Assemblée Générale/Annual Business Meeting – April 24, 2021

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

11 members attended the Assemblée Générale/Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, April 24, 2021, preceded by a delicious 2-course lunch at Chez Guy Parisian Bistro in North Naples.  Denyse Jenkins was re-elected President for the 27th year in a row.  Julia … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Dinner – February 16, 2021

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

We celebrated Mardi Gras 2021 with superb French cuisine and delectable desserts (Crêpes Suzette and Profiteroles) at Blue Provence in Olde Naples.  

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Dîner de Noël – 16 décembre 2020

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

Members and guests celebrated our annual Dîner de Noël at MiraMare Ristorante on Venetian Bay in Naples, where we savored a delicious four-course meal.  We welcomed new member Kevin McDermott.  After dinner we had the traditional holiday gift exchange.

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Beaujolais Nouveau Dégustation – 21 novembre 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

The wine choices were excellent.  The French tastings were copious and delicious.  Un grand bravo et merci to Maris and Peter Moriarty for opening their gorgeous and spacious home in The Moorings to host this annual event.   Watch your mail for … Continue reading →

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Benefactor Barbara Carnrick

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing on July 18th of one of our Benefactors, Barbara Carnrick, at the age of 95.   Barbara joined Alliance Française de Naples in 2015, and she has always been an ardent … Continue reading →

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Bastille Day 2020 Message from Fr. Thomas Boyer

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

On July 14, 2020, Fr. Thomas Boyer delivered an eloquent message at St. William Catholic Church regarding Bastille Day and the influence of our French friends on American culture and institutions over the past 250 years.  His message, delivered entirely … Continue reading →

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La célébration du 14 juillet (Bastille Day) 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

On July 14, 2020, six (6) members and guests celebrated la Fête Nationale du 14 juillet at the French restaurant Chez Guy, where we enjoyed a delicious 3-course menu that Chef Guy created especially for us … escargots over angel hair pesto sauce, … Continue reading →

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