Monthly Archives: May 2012

“Book of the Month Club” Literary Circle – Newton, MA – [10 May 2012]

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The “Book of the Month” literary circle invites you to join us in reading and discussing two novels by Gabriela Adamesteanu, a well-known contemporary author. In June, we will focus on her newest novel “Provizorat” (2011).

Where: Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn Street, Auburndale, MA 02466 (Romanian Library)
When: Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 7 to 9PM
Details: AR-NE members free. Visitors 10$/family suggested donation.
Please RSVP, as room is limited.
Contact: raluca.cimpean@gmail.com

www.polirom.ro/catalog/ebook/provizorat-ed-2011-4050/

Watch the UEFA Champions League 2012 Soccer Final – Boston, MA – [May 19 2012]

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WATCHING THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2012 SOCCER FINAL
The Association of Romanians in New England (AR-NE) has the pleasure to invite you to watch 2011 UEFA Champions League soccer final together with us at “The Point” Pub in Boston, in a traditional Romanian atmosphere, with Romanian sausages (“mici”) and a variety of other appetizers. Watching soccer events has become a tradition within AR-NE – we are organizing this type of event for the 3rd year in a row. Who’s playing: Chelsea FC and Bayern Munchen

Where: “The Point” Pub, at 147 Hanover St. Boston, MA (next to Faneuil Hall) (http://www.thepointboston.)
When: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 2 to 5PM
Details: Parking: “Parcel 7 Garage” (aproximatively $3 for 3 hours, with validation)
Admission: Free for AR-NE members, a $10 donation is gratefully accepted from non-members to help cover the costs associated with this event. We invite you to choose an even better option – through joining AR-NE as members, either online at www.ar-ne.org, or directly at “The Point” on the day of the event. The annual membership cost is $10/ $25 /$50 for students or retired / individual / family
Confirmation: In order to help us approximate how much food to prepare, please RSVPContact: Alexandru.Lefter@Ar-ne.org

Picnic on Lilac Sunday – Bosto, MA – [May 13 2012]

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PICNIC ON LILAC SUNDAY
This year, the Association of Romanians in New England (AR-NE) along with Romanians in Boston (RIB) and Educational Enrichment for Romanian Children (EERC) are organizing the third edition of this picnic, at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum. Picnicking among the over 400 lilac trees is allowed only once a year, on this special day. http://arboretum.harvard.edu/plants/lilac_sunday.html

Where: Harvard Arboretum, Point 11 on the map (the group of trees on the hil) http://arboretum.harvard.edu/visitors/map.html?myURL=%2Fplants%2Flilac_sunday.html&myLayer=collections
When: Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 11:30am-4:30pm
Details: Entry to the Arboretum is free. As in previous years, everyone is welcome to bring whatever food and drink they’d like (potluck style). www.facebook.com/events/242477269182580/
Contact AR-NE: Liliana Onita-Lenco – 978-548-8435
Contact Romani in Boston: Serban Georgescu – 617-959-7472 and Codrin Bucur – 617-817-7397

“Book of the Month Club” Literary Circle – Newton, MA – [10 May 2012]

All, Announcement, Cultural, Seminar, Social

The “Book of the Month” literary circle invites you to join us in reading and discussing two novels by Gabriela Adamesteanu, a well-known contemporary author. In May, we will focus on Drumul egal al fiecarei zile (1975), her debut novel.

Where: Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn Street, Auburndale, MA 02466
When: Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 6PM to 8PM
Details: AR-NE members free. Visitors 10$/family suggested donation.
Please RSVP, as room is limited.
Contact: raluca.cimpean@gmail.com

“Book of the Month” Literary Circle – Cambridge, MA – [7 April 2012]

All, Announcement, Cultural, Seminar

ON DEPARTING…
We are happy to invite you to join us for a discussion with Prof. Sanda Golopentia Eretescu and Prof. Constantin Eretescu on the Romanian exile and Romanian expatriates in the US. Our guests will read from the following books: “Cartea plecarii,” “Emigrantii Carter,” “Cu ochii in zare: exilati, emigranti, pribegi” and “Draga Maria,” epistolary novel, respectively.

What: The Book of the Month” literary circle
Where: MIT campus, 4-231 (building 4).
When: Saturday, April 7th, 2012, 1PM to 4PM
Details: AR-NE members free. Visitors 10$/family suggested donation.
Please RSVP, as room is limited.
Contact: raluca.cimpean@gmail.com

Martisor Spring Tradition – Romanian Saturday School, Newton, MA – [18 February 2012]

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If you want to find out about, or simply remind yourself of the beautiful Romanian spring traditions, join us on Saturday February 18th. A short seminar regarding the significance of the spring traditions will be followed by a workshop for the children (and adults as well), where one can learn how to make a “martisor.”

What: Spring traditions
Where: 545 Grove St., Newton, MA
When: 18 February, 2012
Details: AR-NE members free. Visitors 10$/family. Please RSVP, as room is limited.
Contact: liliana.onita-lenco@ar-ne.org

We look forward to seeing you,
The Association of Romanians in New England