Monday, January 23 • 7:00-9:00 pm
Make Fresh mozzarella braids
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05/31/2023 4:00 PM - 05/31/2023 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 31 • 4:00-5:00 pm
BruschettaHeld in the 2nd floor Galleria studio with views
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06/01/2023 4:30 PM - 06/01/2023 5:30 PM
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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06/03/2023 9:00 AM - 06/03/2023 10:00 AM
FITNESS AT CASA BELVEDERE
Saturdays at 9:00am
May 6, May 13, May 20, June 17YOGA 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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06/03/2023 10:00 AM - 06/03/2023 12:00 PM
Virtual Book Presentation: ‘The Italian Lady’ by Alessandra Repini
Saturday, June 3, 2023
10 am to noonWhat sets Italy and Italian women apart? By observing an Italian woman, you can understand much of the real Italian Way of Living. “The Italian Lady” is a joyful, all-encompassing Italian lifestyle book, revolving on the three Italian “Fs” admired by the world: Fashion, Food and Furniture (and also Art and Holiday!)
This book examines Italian women: how they dress, how they eat, how they furnish their homes, how they love culture, how they travel, and how they have fun with their family and friends.
Repini writes with an insider’s perspective as a contemporary Italian woman living in Milan, the coolest Italian city. She simply tells about herself and her observation of many other Italian women, going beyond the outdated stereotypes known by the world.
The book is a practical guide full of facts, shortcuts, and study guides, allowing the reader to always make bella figura (good impression) as far as Italy is concerned – with no time-consuming research. Some examples: Mastering a conversation on Italian wines and food, or opera or the Renaissance; hosting an Italian-style dinner party; furnishing a home with the best Italian design pieces; choosing the best outfit for any occasion, and more.
“The Italian Lady” is available at this link.
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06/03/2023 10:00 AM - 06/03/2023 12:30 PM
Meditation 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.
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06/05/2023 All day
SPRING SESSION
Classes take place from April 17 – June 26 (no classes on Memorial Day)
Italian 1: Francesco Bonavita, Monday 7:00-8:30 pm
This course is for beginner students who wish to learn Italian and discover the culture of Italy. Through a thematic approach, students will develop basic communication skills and enrich their vocabulary and practical expressions. Students will learn to converse in Italian in various situations: shopping, ordering a meal, interacting among speakers of Italian, talking about oneself, obtaining information about people and things and so on. The emphasis of the course will be to empower the students and help them gain the necessary confidence to communicate in Italian.
Italian 2: Francesco Bonavita, Monday 5:30-7:00 pm
This course is designed for students of Italian who have completed one semester of study or more and are interested in expanding their proficiency in speaking Italian. Students in this class will refine their skills through the development of various themes such as the self-portrait, the family, shopping, Italian food and recipes, leisure time, visiting Italy and so on. This course is also ideal for students who have been away from Italian, and are interested in refreshing their language skills.
Intermediate/Advanced Italian – Corso di Lingua e Cultura Italiana Avanzato (for Italian-speaking students): Maria Bonavita, Mondays 7 to 8:30 pm.For students with good proficiency of the Italian language who wish to expand their knowledge of the language. Students will read and discuss contemporary Italian literature and social issues. The class is conducted solely in Italian.Italian for Travelers: Maria Bonavita, Mondays 5:30 to 7 pm.This course aims to have students communicate basically with the people of Italy and previews beautiful locations to visit. Students will be able to express themselves in family encounters, restaurants, hotels, shopping, asking for directions, etc. -
06/05/2023 4:00 PM - 06/05/2023 5:00 PM
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
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06/05/2023 5:00 PM - 06/05/2023 6:30 PM
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
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06/05/2023 7:00 PM - 06/05/2023 9:00 PM
Monday, June 5 • 7:00-9:00 pm
Homemade gnocchi with homemade pesto
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06/05/2023 7:00 PM - 06/05/2023 9:00 PM
Learn to Crochet at Casa Belvedere! An eight-week program for adults and teens
Mondays, April 17 to June 19, 2023, 7 to 8:30 pm
$210 members, $240 non-members$210 members, $240 non-members
This class is recommended for Beginners or those with some basic knowledge of crochet.Today is the day you learn how to crochet and discover a relaxing hobby you’ll enjoy for life! You’ll love how portable crochet is — it’s perfect for always having a project with you on the go. And the best part, 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: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double and double crochet. As you progress, we may get into the shell stitch as well as the treble crochet.
Lesson 1: CHAIN STITCH: Using the small hook (B or C) and cotton thread, you will learn the chain stitch, then you will string beads and create a necklace or bracelet.
Materials Needed for Lesson 1:
- Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended),
- 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended – no black)
- big eye needle
- beads with a large hole
Lesson 2: SLIP STITCH: Using the cotton thread and a piece of fabric, we will make a coaster using the slip stitch and the chain stitch. We will also learn the picot stitch.
Materials Needed for Lesson 2:
- Size B or C crochet hook (metal recommended), scissors,
- 1 Ball of Aunt Lynda’s Classic Cotton Thread (lighter colors recommended-no black),
- Square of sturdy fabric or felt (supplied by teacher)
Lesson 3: SINGLE CROCHET: Using the yarn, we will make a swatch of single crochet.
Materials Needed for Lesson 3:
- Size H or I Crochet hook,
- 1 skein worsted weight yarn (your choice).
Lesson 4: DOUBLE CROCHET: Using the yarn, we will make a swatch of double crochet.
Materials Needed for Lesson 4:
- 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 teacher) will decide what type of project they would like to work on. Some projects can include a scarf, snood, granny squares, bag or basket or any other ideas students may have.
Materials Needed for Lessons 5, 6, 7 & 8: Appropriate sized hook, scissors, yarn needle, worsted weight yarn and project ideas/pattern.
