Author Archives: Gene Jenkins

la Célébration de la Fête Nationale (Bastille Day Dinner) – July 9, 2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

À l’occasion de la Fête Nationale,  l’Alliance Française de Naples vous invite cordialement au Dîner. 6:00 PM    Cash bar and socializing 6:30 PM    THREE-COURSE DINNER (to be served promptly … don’t be late) Friday, July 9, 2021 Café Normandie 3756 Tamiami … Continue reading →

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La Table Française (French Speaking Table) – June 15, 2021

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

“La Table Française” is for all individuals who are interested to come meet and chat in French (all levels of French).  It will be led by President Denyse Jenkins.  It will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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La Table Française via Zoom – May 3, 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Gene Jenkins

May 3, 2021 was the first meeting of our new Board of Directors via Zoom (Pres. Denyse Jenkins, Vice Pres. Bobbie Lawson, Treas. Gene Jenkins, Board members Bobby Decker and Julia Sandor).  Immediately following the Board meeting, Pres.  Jenkins led … 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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Dîner de Noël – December 16, 2020

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Gene Jenkins

Dîner de Noël will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  Price includes a 4-course dinner especially chosen by Chef Tony. For more information, please call Mme Denyse Jenkins at 239-276-4125. 5:30 PM        COCKTAILS (CASH BAR) 6:00 PM        FOUR-COURSE DINNER (served promptly … don’t be late)  MiraMare … Continue reading →

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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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