How much French still exists in New England?

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French new england & gotomeeting

This is entirely relevant to the way we live today. I have to say that, in the grand scheme, gotomeeting is in touch with the people of the world today. I just hope we can make more communities like this. Continue

Added by Jasmine Years on November 11, 2009 at 11:56am — No Comments

Home Sweet Home

My church recently had a retreat about Travel medical insurance, Dental insurance plans and Angioplasty res… Continue

Added by Lee W. on October 18, 2009 at 11:31pm — No Comments

7 Tips To Write Term Papers

As you guys remember, in my last post I gave you the tips related to Term Papers topic selection. It is obviously the first step towards writing a term paper. Now you are familiar with that so here I am with my new post regarding the tips for writing a term paper successfully as I said at the end of my last post. I hope after reading this post you will have a very good idea of how to write a term paper skillfully. How To Write Term Papers? 1.… Continue

Added by jimmy on October 8, 2009 at 4:07am — No Comments

Find Out How Academic Term Papers Are Completed From Scratch To The End

Writing Academic Term Papers writing is the most frightening event that takes place in my education career. Every time when I am assigned to write my academic term papers, I literally feel myself falling into hot boiling water. Writing academic term papers really means a nightmare to me. But whether I like it or not, I have to, and you guys also, have to undergo the intense experience of academic term papers writing. It seems like I am wrestling… Continue

Added by jimmy on September 8, 2009 at 3:46am — 1 Comment

Dissertation Viva Guidance and Get Free Dissertation Viva Guide!!!

- Do you know that at viva you will be expected to defend your work? - Will you be able to state the main achievements of your dissertation writing task? - Do you feel confident enough to discuss shortcomings and respond to the detailed questioning from the examiners? The Dissertation viva is a necessary part of the assessment for all UK Dissertation modules. The viva is part of the assessment for the module, and the final mark for the module is a r… Continue

Added by Marilyn Willis on September 6, 2009 at 3:44am — No Comments

Va-et-vient album release

I hope this is not considered abusing site privileges however I would like to announce to all the French in New England members that my music ensemble, Va-et-vient has just released our first CD titled Porte ouverte. The CD contains 15 selections of French chansons and instrumentals that you might enjoy for your own listening or as gifts for presenting to French speaking friends. At this point it may be purchased on the internet at CDBaby or from the link on our website, www.vaetvient.net. Geor… Continue

Added by George Dunne on September 1, 2009 at 8:58pm — 5 Comments

Discover How To Write First-Rate College Term Papers With No Stress

College term paper writing is in reality not a child’s play as I thought when I first time was given to write a college term paper . I gladly started writing my college term papers but soon realized that I would need some great help if I have to finish them on time. Well, as it is very obvious that most of the students rush to internet when it comes to find college term paper guidelines. But it is not so easy to find the guidelines which you need most.… Continue

Added by jimmy on August 1, 2009 at 6:42am — 2 Comments

About Me

I was updating my information, and I wrote this for "About Me" and decided this made a better blog post. I am the 3rd+ generation Franco-American: my aging mémère and her brothers and sisters can speak French, but don't; my father's first language was French, but he lost it in elementary school; and I never learned more than Frère Jacques, "comme-ci comme-ça" and "beaucoup" as a child. During High School I began to realize that things like tortière and gorton were not universal, but par… Continue

Added by Joseph Theriault on May 26, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Le Foer Christmas Party - Dec 5 Sat, 2009 - with Josee Vachon

All You Can Eat English Prime Rib Roasted Turkey Breast All the trimmings! Josee Vachon - Christmas in New England $35 / person or $25 / member- Memberships are $20/person, $25/ Family Follow updates at www.lefoyer.org to make reservations. Roger Continue

Added by R Bonin on May 21, 2009 at 10:42pm — No Comments

International Women's Day--Recognizing Franco-American Women!

International Women's Day--Recognizing Franco-American Women! March 8th I have been thinking about what to say in relation to International Women's Day in reference to Franco-American women and this is what I came up with. This is a day to recognize the women who have come before other Franco-American women--past and present--who have improved the living conditions of other Franco-American women by various means. Regardless of the rewards and punishments that followed the action on behalf of--… Continue

Added by Rhea Cote Robbins on March 8, 2009 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Rivard Descendents might want to read "Nicolas Rivard, Sieur de LaVigne, Captain of Militia" by Andre Dufresne

The first of two books in English by Andre Dufresne, "Nicolas Rivard, Sieur de LaVigne, Captain of Militia" chronicles the life of the first Rivard to come from Perche, France to New France. It also tells of Nicolas' younger brother, Robert Rivard, dit Loranger, who also settled in New France. The second book, "The Rivard Family, Taking Root" begins where the first book left off. Both books are excellent reading and show how life was in the earliest days of Quebec. The website for… Continue

Added by Ann Loranger on January 12, 2009 at 1:19pm — 1 Comment

Envoyer a maison - Pawtucket

We had a great time! Met many friends and made several new friends. If you want to take a peek at the occasion, follow this link to view our photos of the event online. Envoyer a maison photos Roger Continue

Added by R Bonin on October 3, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

New book

"Voyages: A Maine Franco-American Reader" edited by Nelson Madore & Barry Rodrigue is an impressive tome--600-plus pages--published by Tilbury House in Gardiner, Maine in 2007. I purchased my copy from Amazon.com Armand Chartier Continue

Added by Armand Chartier on September 15, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

You might be of French Canadian decent if....

*Here's something from my music page. All true, and just for laughs!* If you are of French Canadian decent but feel as if you have no memorable traditions passed down from your family, i’ve provided a check list of some traditions for you to see how many you find yourself still doing today. *Inspired by a franco friend that says she has no traditions that were passed down in her family* (don’t overlook even the smallest of things) Enjoy! You might be of French Canadian decent if… Continue

Added by Daniel Boucher on May 22, 2008 at 3:05pm — 3 Comments