AAFSW/FBS Thanksgiving Luncheon, November 9

The AAFSW/Foreign Born Spouses cordially invite you to celebrate with us the traditions of Thanksgiving with a delicious luncheon at the residence of one of our members on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to AAFSW office@aafsw.org by Monday, November 7 and please share with us your favorite dish to make for this special…

Irreplaceable Lesley Dorman by Mette Beecroft

Lesley Dorman was an ardent and faithful member of the AAFSW (Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide) for almost fifty years. From 1976 to 1981, she served as AAFSW’s President. Her record of service has never been equaled. She died at Sibley Memorial Hospital on August 19, 2016, not long before her 96th birthday….

AAFSW/FBS Halloween Party, October 29

Dear Friends, AAFSW and the Foreign Born Spouses cordially invite you and your spouse (or friend), to a fun and festive Halloween party. Get your costumes ready! We will have prizes for the best, the most original, and the most colorful costumes. (Costumes are optional). Saturday, October 29 beginning at 7:00 PM in Falls Church, VA. Let’s all enjoy…

Arabian Night Enjoyed By All

Over 64 AAFSW members enjoyed a wonderful evening during the “Arabian Night” event that Sheila Switzer, AAFSW’s Program Chair, put together and Barbara Reioux, AAFSW’s Office Manager, helped organized very successfully. Our evening started with a guided tour of the impressive King Abdullah Cultural Hall (KACH). KACH is a small museum with state of the…

Engaging Presentation by the Hungarian Ambassador

On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide and its President, Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, along with AAFSW Program Chair, Sheila Switzer, welcomed her Excellency, the Hungarian Ambassador to the USA, Dr. Réka Szemerkényi. AAFSW members and friends met at the George Marshall Auditorium in the Department of State in…

AAFSW Group Tours Magnificent Hillwood Estate/Museum in DC

The weather was like midsummer during our visit, although it was September 13. I have visited the Hillwood Estate many times previously, one of the many hidden gems we can be proud of in DC and around the United States. Our curator escorted us through the elegant rooms on every floor, where one is mesmerized…