On Wednesday, August 1, five superb musicians will perform “5 For the Future: Music of Great Women that Speaks for Those Without Voices” at the State Department’s Dean Acheson Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. The musicians include pianist Jennifer Heemstra, Founder of the Pitch Pipe Foundation and 2016 SOSA winner, two violinists, a cellist, and a […]
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AAFSW Welcome and Farewell Garden Party 2018
On the most beautiful summer afternoon, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, over 65 AAFSW members and friends gathered together to celebrate the beginning of the summer, welcome families that are returning to the USA, and say farewell to our friends that are leaving for another post abroad. There was plenty of delicious food and desserts […]
AAFSW – WIPAC Event: O Mistress Mine
On Sunday, June 3, 2018, AAFSW and the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) co-sponsored a wonderful program: “O Mistress Mine: The Secrets, Lies, Loves & Wives of Edward de Vere.” This amazing show was presented by the multi-talented playwright, producer, singer, and esteemed actress Robin Phillips. Ms. Phillips created this lively, witty, and charming […]
Annual AAFSW Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Tuesday, May 8, 2018
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, many AAFSW members and volunteers gathered together at the beautiful home of Elaine, Ron, and Brian Neumann to share a scrumptious lunch offered by the AAFSW Board members and express our appreciation for one another and our volunteer efforts. After a brief AAFSW Board meeting, all of us joined our […]
Tai Chi Workshop at the Melrose Georgetown Hotel
“Repulse Monkey.” “Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane.” “Wave Hands Like Clouds.” “Golden Cockerel Stands on One Leg.” “Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail.” Such were the quaint and colorful names of some of the Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) movements that Shunying and Alfredo Barela taught to 22 eager AAFSW members and friends on May 22 at the […]
Summer Garden Farewell and Welcome Party
A member’s residence in Springfield, VA Saturday, June 9th at 6:00 p.m. AAFSW/FBS cordially invites you to a summer garden farewell and welcome party Every year as a tradition we say farewell to our Foreign Service friends departing to exotic and interesting countries around the globe and we welcome new ones arriving to […]
“O Mistress Mine” Event
The Associates of American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to a wonderful Summer Evening program — “O Mistress Mine: The Secrets, Lies, Loves and Wives of Edward De Vere” (©2018 All Rights Reserved by Robin Phillips). WHEN: NEW DATE: Sunday, June 3 TIME: 5:30 Cocktails, 6:00 Buffet, 7:00 Two-Act Show with Intermission WHERE: […]
“From Russia with Love” AAFSW Welcome Tea
On Sunday, April 22, 2018, during a lovely afternoon, AAFSW members welcomed the families that had recently returned to the USA from their posting in Russia. It was a wonderful time to mingle and get to know new people and find out important information regarding a short or long stay in the DC area. Our […]