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  • Chess at Casa Belvedere
    4:30 PM-5:30 PM
    06/01/2023

    CHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
    Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pm

    A 90-minute class for all ages: children (age 6 and up), teens, parents, guardians and grandparents will learn together and have fun playing chess. Students will learn the essentials of chess, including vocabulary, rules, etiquette and respect. Parental involvement is welcome and encouraged. Personal chess sets are recommended but are not required.

    Chess is played worldwide, including in Italy, where one of the most famous chess games is held annually in Marostica. Click here to learn more.

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  • Wellness Workshops
    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    06/03/2023

    Meditation and Nutrition with Renee Raia
    Saturday, June 3 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am

    Join Renee Raia for an insightful and nutritious wellness workshop. The program begins with a calming meditation, then moves into a comprehensive look into nutrition and wellness. It concludes with a demonstration and sample of a healthy snack.

    Guests will learn how to analyze and understand food labels, and about various agricultural practices. They will learn to understand practices such as organic and GMOs, and discover how various alkaline, acidic and neutral foods influence our health.

    Sound therapy with Karen Neary
    Saturday, June 3, 2023
    11:30 am to 12:30 pm

    Bring mat, pillow and a blanket

    Experience a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that uses a variety of instruments. Quartz crystal sound bowls, chimes, a crystal pyramid and other sound vibrations will invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes, which nurture your mind and body. When you sink into a sound bath, you allow your brain waves to slow, shifting from a more active state to a more relaxed meditative state, realigning and balancing your energy body.

     

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  • Children Cooking Class – Gnocchi • Children Class (Ages 6-14)
    4:00 PM-5:00 PM
    06/05/2023

    Monday, June 5 • 4:00-5:00 pm
    Gnocchi making with butter-sage sauce and lots of parmigiano.

    Held in the 2nd floor Galleria studio with views

     

     

  • Learn to Knit
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    06/05/2023

    Learn to Knit at Casa Belvedere! An eight-week program for adults and teens 13+

    Mondays, April 17 to June 19, 2023, 5 to 6:30 pm
    (no classes May 1 and Memorial Day) 

    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    In these classes, you will learn how to hold knitting needles and yarn, and you will learn all the basic knitting stitches: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing and binding off.  Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Week 1: Casting On & Knitted Swatch & Binding Off: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 1:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 2: Purl Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 2:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 3: Ribbing Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 30 stitches. Materials needed for Week 3:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 4: Hand Warmers: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials needed for Week 4:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 5: Second Hand Warmer: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials Needed for Week 5:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 6: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 35 stitches. Materials needed for Week 6:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 7: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles.

    Materials needed for Week 7:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 8: Basket Weave Scarf/Students Choice. Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles or needles to fit Student’s Choice project. Materials needed for Week 8:

    • appropriate size circular bamboo knitting needles
    • number of skeins of yarn for project
    • scissors
  • Learn to Crochet
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    06/05/2023

    Learn to Crochet at Casa Belvedere!
    Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    Learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you will enjoy for life! Crochet is portable – you can always have a project with you on the go. If you can hold a pencil, you can crochet. You will learn how to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn, you will learn the basic crochet stitches; the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet and as you progress we may get into the shell stitch as well. Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Lesson 1: CHAIN STITCH: Using the small hook (B or C) and cotton thread, students will learn the chain stitch, then string beads to create a necklace or bracelet. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black.)

    Lesson 2: SLIP STITCH: Using cotton thread and a piece of fabric, make a coaster using the slip stitch and chain stitch. You will also learn the picot stitch. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), scissors, 1 ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black), Teacher will supply a square of sturdy fabric or felt.

    Lesson 3: Single Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials needed: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lesson 4: Double Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lessons 5, 6, 7 & 8: Student Driven. Students (with help from the teacher) will decide what type of project they would like to work on. Projects could be a scarf, snood, granny squares, bag or basket or other ideas students may have. Materials needed: Appropriate sized hook, scissors, yarn needle, worsted weight yarn and project ideas/pattern.

    About the instructor: Margaret Rucci is a first-generation Italian who learned to sew, knit, crochet, cook and all that good stuff from her maternal grandmother, her Nonna and her mom. Margaret teaches hand stitching to high school students during the day and loves teaching and sharing her crafty passions by night.

    Materials needed for this program: Be sure to bring materials to each class. You can purchase supplies at any craft store or online. Here is a list with live links to Michael’s, or bring what you have from home.

     

  • Adult Cooking Class – Gnocchi
    7:00 PM-9:00 PM
    06/05/2023

    Monday, June 5 • 7:00-9:00 pm

    Homemade gnocchi with homemade pesto

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Chess at Casa Belvedere
    4:30 PM-5:30 PM
    06/08/2023

    CHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
    Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pm

    A 90-minute class for all ages: children (age 6 and up), teens, parents, guardians and grandparents will learn together and have fun playing chess. Students will learn the essentials of chess, including vocabulary, rules, etiquette and respect. Parental involvement is welcome and encouraged. Personal chess sets are recommended but are not required.

    Chess is played worldwide, including in Italy, where one of the most famous chess games is held annually in Marostica. Click here to learn more.

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  • Learn to Knit
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    06/12/2023

    Learn to Knit at Casa Belvedere! An eight-week program for adults and teens 13+

    Mondays, April 17 to June 19, 2023, 5 to 6:30 pm
    (no classes May 1 and Memorial Day) 

    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    In these classes, you will learn how to hold knitting needles and yarn, and you will learn all the basic knitting stitches: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing and binding off.  Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Week 1: Casting On & Knitted Swatch & Binding Off: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 1:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 2: Purl Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 2:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 3: Ribbing Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 30 stitches. Materials needed for Week 3:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 4: Hand Warmers: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials needed for Week 4:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 5: Second Hand Warmer: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials Needed for Week 5:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 6: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 35 stitches. Materials needed for Week 6:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 7: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles.

    Materials needed for Week 7:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 8: Basket Weave Scarf/Students Choice. Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles or needles to fit Student’s Choice project. Materials needed for Week 8:

    • appropriate size circular bamboo knitting needles
    • number of skeins of yarn for project
    • scissors
  • Learn to Crochet
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    06/12/2023

    Learn to Crochet at Casa Belvedere!
    Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    Learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you will enjoy for life! Crochet is portable – you can always have a project with you on the go. If you can hold a pencil, you can crochet. You will learn how to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn, you will learn the basic crochet stitches; the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet and as you progress we may get into the shell stitch as well. Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Lesson 1: CHAIN STITCH: Using the small hook (B or C) and cotton thread, students will learn the chain stitch, then string beads to create a necklace or bracelet. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black.)

    Lesson 2: SLIP STITCH: Using cotton thread and a piece of fabric, make a coaster using the slip stitch and chain stitch. You will also learn the picot stitch. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), scissors, 1 ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black), Teacher will supply a square of sturdy fabric or felt.

    Lesson 3: Single Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials needed: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lesson 4: Double Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lessons 5, 6, 7 & 8: Student Driven. Students (with help from the teacher) will decide what type of project they would like to work on. Projects could be a scarf, snood, granny squares, bag or basket or other ideas students may have. Materials needed: Appropriate sized hook, scissors, yarn needle, worsted weight yarn and project ideas/pattern.

    About the instructor: Margaret Rucci is a first-generation Italian who learned to sew, knit, crochet, cook and all that good stuff from her maternal grandmother, her Nonna and her mom. Margaret teaches hand stitching to high school students during the day and loves teaching and sharing her crafty passions by night.

    Materials needed for this program: Be sure to bring materials to each class. You can purchase supplies at any craft store or online. Here is a list with live links to Michael’s, or bring what you have from home.

     

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  • Chess at Casa Belvedere
    4:30 PM-5:30 PM
    06/15/2023

    CHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
    Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pm

    A 90-minute class for all ages: children (age 6 and up), teens, parents, guardians and grandparents will learn together and have fun playing chess. Students will learn the essentials of chess, including vocabulary, rules, etiquette and respect. Parental involvement is welcome and encouraged. Personal chess sets are recommended but are not required.

    Chess is played worldwide, including in Italy, where one of the most famous chess games is held annually in Marostica. Click here to learn more.

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  • Yoga
    9:00 AM-10:00 AM
    06/17/2023

    FITNESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    Saturdays at 9:00am
    May 6, May 13, May 20, June 17

    YOGA with Toni Freda –Italians are fond of using a Latin proverb – Mens sana in corpore sano – a healthy mind in a healthy body, which clearly describes what yoga can achieve. Yoga combines physical, mental and spiritual wellness with breathing exercises, meditation, and physical poses.

    Mat class: Please bring water, mat, blocks, and any other yoga props

    Roll out your mat and enjoy the view! This 45-minute outdoor practice is open to adults at all levels of practice. The class will focus on basic foundational yoga postures to help align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques are also integrated. There will be an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement.

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  • Learn to Knit
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    06/19/2023

    Learn to Knit at Casa Belvedere! An eight-week program for adults and teens 13+

    Mondays, April 17 to June 19, 2023, 5 to 6:30 pm
    (no classes May 1 and Memorial Day) 

    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    In these classes, you will learn how to hold knitting needles and yarn, and you will learn all the basic knitting stitches: Casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing and binding off.  Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Week 1: Casting On & Knitted Swatch & Binding Off: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 1:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 2: Purl Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 20 stitches. Materials needed for Week 2:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 3: Ribbing Swatch: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 30 stitches. Materials needed for Week 3:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 4: Hand Warmers: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials needed for Week 4:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 5: Second Hand Warmer: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 36 stitches. Materials Needed for Week 5:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 6: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles, cast on 35 stitches. Materials needed for Week 6:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 7: Basket Weave Scarf: Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles.

    Materials needed for Week 7:

    • size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles
    • one skein of yarn
    • scissors

    Week 8: Basket Weave Scarf/Students Choice. Using the size 7 circular bamboo knitting needles or needles to fit Student’s Choice project. Materials needed for Week 8:

    • appropriate size circular bamboo knitting needles
    • number of skeins of yarn for project
    • scissors
  • Learn to Crochet
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    06/19/2023

    Learn to Crochet at Casa Belvedere!
    Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
    $210 members, $240 non-members 

    Learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you will enjoy for life! Crochet is portable – you can always have a project with you on the go. If you can hold a pencil, you can crochet. You will learn how to comfortably hold a crochet hook and the yarn, you will learn the basic crochet stitches; the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet and as you progress we may get into the shell stitch as well. Specific materials needed for each lesson are listed below, with links to Michael’s online at the bottom of the page. Students should bring the required materials to each class.

    Lesson 1: CHAIN STITCH: Using the small hook (B or C) and cotton thread, students will learn the chain stitch, then string beads to create a necklace or bracelet. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black.)

    Lesson 2: SLIP STITCH: Using cotton thread and a piece of fabric, make a coaster using the slip stitch and chain stitch. You will also learn the picot stitch. Materials needed: Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), scissors, 1 ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – not black), Teacher will supply a square of sturdy fabric or felt.

    Lesson 3: Single Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials needed: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lesson 4: Double Crochet swatch using yarn. Materials: Size H or I Crochet hook, scissors, 1 skein worsted weight yarn, (i.e. Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound, Caron Simply Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice).

    Lessons 5, 6, 7 & 8: Student Driven. Students (with help from the teacher) will decide what type of project they would like to work on. Projects could be a scarf, snood, granny squares, bag or basket or other ideas students may have. Materials needed: Appropriate sized hook, scissors, yarn needle, worsted weight yarn and project ideas/pattern.

    About the instructor: Margaret Rucci is a first-generation Italian who learned to sew, knit, crochet, cook and all that good stuff from her maternal grandmother, her Nonna and her mom. Margaret teaches hand stitching to high school students during the day and loves teaching and sharing her crafty passions by night.

    Materials needed for this program: Be sure to bring materials to each class. You can purchase supplies at any craft store or online. Here is a list with live links to Michael’s, or bring what you have from home.

     

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  • Chess at Casa Belvedere
    4:30 PM-5:30 PM
    06/22/2023

    CHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
    Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pm

    A 90-minute class for all ages: children (age 6 and up), teens, parents, guardians and grandparents will learn together and have fun playing chess. Students will learn the essentials of chess, including vocabulary, rules, etiquette and respect. Parental involvement is welcome and encouraged. Personal chess sets are recommended but are not required.

    Chess is played worldwide, including in Italy, where one of the most famous chess games is held annually in Marostica. Click here to learn more.

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  • Pilates
    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/28/2023

    FITNESS AT CASA BELVEDERE

    4 Class Series Cost: $80 members / $100 non-members.
    If paying cash at the door per class: $20 members / $25 nonmembers

    Wednesdays at 7:00pm • June 28, July 5, July 12 and July 19

    Join Meaghan Colleen aka “@Muscle_meg” for a full body workout. Pilates works to tone, stretch and elongate the muscles through focused alignment, coordinated breathing, and stability. Pilates is a low-impact class for all levels.

    Mat class: Personal mat recommended. No equipment required.

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