The Grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She is a true heir to the Timeless elegance, legacy, & inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend.HIGH TEA ABOARD CUNARD’S QUEEN MARY 2 IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK SUNDAY, MAY 5TH The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invite you on Sunday, May 5 to New York to join us for this unique opportunity to enjoy high tea aboard Cunard’s “Queen Mary 2” in port in Brooklyn, NY. Featuring: Roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation High Tea Stop en route home at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for dinner or shopping on your own. Gratuity for the driver Services of a AAA… Read More
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Czech Boys Choir Performance
THE CZECH BOYS’ CHOIR ‘BONI PUERI’ One of Europe’s Leading Ensembles from Prague Wednesday May 8TH AT 10:30 a.m. State Department The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to join us for a unique and wonderful performance by the Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri, one of Europe’s leading ensembles, which will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the State Department in Washington, DC Founded in 1982, the Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri is one of Europe’s leading ensembles, carrying on the tradition of a choir that has been active in the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Vitus… Read More
Continue ReadingEmpowerment, Not Willpower: Combating Cravings, Snacking and Social Eating
Delicious food is everywhere, especially during social occasions. How can you set appropriate limits for yourself, without feeling deprived or appearing rude? This 1.5 hour workshop will help empower you to make choices that support your own health, no matter what’s on the table or in the fridge, or what others are doing. You’ll learn strategies to quiet cravings, avoid unhelpful snacking, and truly enjoy social events, regardless of what you’re eating or drinking. The workshop includes fun practice exercises and role playing, so you can apply what you’ve learned and get ready to use it in the real world. Tuesday, March 26 10-11:30 a.m. AAFSW Community Room, Level… Read More
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Lunch and Program at DACOR House
“The Perpetual Challenges of Securing Borders Against Illegal Drugs and Undocumented Migrants: Lessons from Past Decades” Wednesday, March 27 DACOR Bacon House 12:00 p.m. The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) and the Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired (DACOR) have the pleasure to invite you to a co-sponsored program and delicious lunch on Wednesday, March 27 featuring Captain James Howe, who will enlighten us with a his interesting presentation on “The Perpetual Challenges of Securing Borders Against Illegal Drugs and Migrants: “Lessons from Past Decades.” The program will take place at the DACOR House, 1801 F Street, # 4, Washington, DC, between 18th and 19th NW from 12:00… Read More
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“New Year, New Habits” Workshop: A Healthy Inspiration
“Thank you for the lesson today; it was a reminder that we have to be aware and present today.” “Thank you so much for the workshop!! I really enjoyed it!!” “My deepest gratitude for the wonderful workshop you presented to our members. We all enjoyed it immensely and we will benefit from your advice.” These were some of the comments from the dozen AAFSW members and non-members on January 10, after attending an inspiring and useful workshop from Patricia Linderman. Patricia is an ACE® Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, as well as our former AAFSW President. During 2014, Patricia lost 43 pounds… Read More
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AAFSW’s Musical Program for Valentine’s Day
AAFSW VALENTINE’S DAY MUSICAL PROGRAM Monday, February 11, 2019 — Department of State Because of Valentine’s Day, many consider February to be the most romantic month of the year. With that sentiment in mind, The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) presented a wonderful Valentine’s Day musical program to celebrate love, peace, and friendship on February 11 in the Burns Auditorium at the George Marshall Center of the State Department in Washington, DC. AAFSW Program Chair Sheila Switzer introduced the two guest presenters—violinist/pianist Rafael Javadov, Founder and Artistic Director of the Ethno Musical Orchestra and playwright/director Edgar Farr Russell III, whose work has been produced on National Public… Read More
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