- 2805/28/2023No events
- 2905/29/2023No events
- 3005/30/2023
Children Italian Language Classes
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueSPRING SESSION
Classes take place from April 18 – June 20 • 10 classes
Children Italian: Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:00 pm (ages 4 to 8)
Parliamo Italiano – These classes focus on introducing Italian language to children. They offer an interactive approach to the language, designed to get students comfortable speaking Italian. During our sessions, we explore and experiment with basic vocabulary and expressions. Worksheets and videos are also used during the sessions to assist in learning.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueExtra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting at Casa Belvedere
Presented by Gourmet Cooking & Living
Tuesday, May 30 at 7pm in the Galleria
$70 members, $75 non-membersJoin us for a curated, intellectual, and elegant experience! You will taste six different olive oils from six different regions, and the instructors will discuss the flavor profiles, terroir, and background on producer/farmers. You will also learn how to select a good quality EVOO and what the differences are.
Guests will be provided with small cups for tasting, tasting note sheets, bread for dipping, along with tastings of bruschetta with three different pestos from Puglia, as well as olives.
At the end of the program, each guest will receive a 500 ml bottle to take home. Guests will also be able to purchase a selection of olive oils, jarred vegetables, and balsamic vinegars.
Wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
- 3105/31/2023
Children Cooking Class - Bruschetta • Children Class (Ages 6-14)
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueWednesday, May 31 • 4:00-5:00 pm
BruschettaHeld in the 2nd floor Galleria studio with views
- 0106/01/2023
Chess at Casa Belvedere
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueCHESS AT CASA BELVEDERE
Learn to play chess with master instructor Louis Fraser
Thursdays, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 at 4:30 pmA 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.
- 0206/02/2023No events
- 0306/03/2023
Wellness Workshops
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueMeditation and Nutrition with Renee Raia
Saturday, June 3 from 10:15 am to 11:15 amJoin 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 pmBring 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.