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    06/13 • Writing Your Memories Spring

    Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
    Writing Memories of Spring: Revision
    Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10 am to noon via Zoom
    $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
    Do you have memories you’d like to capture or family stories you’ve been meaning to record? Or perhaps you’ve already begun a piece of writing and are looking for guidance and thoughtful feedback?
    Join us for one—or all three—of these supportive virtual workshops, designed to inspire your creativity and help you move closer to the heart of your own stories. Each session offers seasonal writing prompts and practical, constructive suggestions in a welcoming environment.
    Please note: Each workshop has its own separate registration page, so you must register individually for each date you wish to attend.
    For each workshop, participants will be asked—after registering—to submit a piece of writing (maximum 700 words) via email at least five days in advance.
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  • 05/16 • Writing Your Memories Spring

    Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
    Writing Memories of Spring: Generative
    Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 am to noon via Zoom
    $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
    Do you have memories you’d like to capture or family stories you’ve been meaning to record? Or perhaps you’ve already begun a piece of writing and are looking for guidance and thoughtful feedback?
    Join us for one—or all three—of these supportive virtual workshops, designed to inspire your creativity and help you move closer to the heart of your own stories. Each session offers seasonal writing prompts and practical, constructive suggestions in a welcoming environment.
    Please note: Each workshop has its own separate registration page, so you must register individually for each date you wish to attend.
    For each workshop, participants will be asked—after registering—to submit a piece of writing (maximum 700 words) via email at least five days in advance.
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  • 04/30 • The Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy

    Price range: $0.00 through $10.00
    The Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy
    Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    2nd Fl - The Galleria • $00 members/$10 nonmembers
    The Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy invites you to celebrate a meaningful new tradition at Casa Belvedere inspired by the Italian practice of burying fig trees—a powerful symbol of resilience, heritage, and sustainability within Italian American life. Joined by Mary Menniti, Founder and Director of the Italian Garden Project, this special program explores how Italian gardens have long reflected eco-conscious living through seasonal eating, resourcefulness, and intergenerational knowledge—long before sustainability became a modern conversation.
    At the heart of the afternoon is the fig tree: a living heirloom that, much like the immigrants who planted it, adapted and flourished in new soil while preserving a deep connection to the Old World. Guests will learn about the Legacy Fig Tree Project, a nationwide initiative dedicated to preserving historic fig trees, documenting the stories of the gardeners who nurtured them, and building a national archive through oral histories, photography, and living gardens.
    This seasonal program offers a window into the rich heritage of the Italian American garden while connecting traditional wisdom to a more sustainable future. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase seeds and related items supporting the Italian Garden Project’s mission to preserve and celebrate this enduring cultural legacy.
    Read this short story about the Italian connection to tradition here: https://casa-belvedere.org/no-one-covered-the-fig-tree/
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  • 04/24• Senior Program – Beginner Bocce

    Price range: $0.00 through $10.00
    Casa's Coffee Club for Seniors: Beginner Bocce
    Friday, April 24 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Free for members, $10 donation for non-members
    Join us for a delightful morning of bocce, a sport beloved by Italians and Italian Americans of all ages! Whether you’re a senior who's a seasoned player or completely new to the game, this instructional event is perfect for all skill levels. Bocce is a leisurely yet engaging game that promotes socialization, friendly competition, and light exercise, all in the beautiful outdoors.
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  • 04/18 • Writing Your Memories Spring

    Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
    Writing Memories of Spring: Generative
    Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10 am to noon via Zoom
    $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
    Do you have memories you’d like to capture or family stories you’ve been meaning to record? Or perhaps you’ve already begun a piece of writing and are looking for guidance and thoughtful feedback?
    Join us for one—or all three—of these supportive virtual workshops, designed to inspire your creativity and help you move closer to the heart of your own stories. Each session offers seasonal writing prompts and practical, constructive suggestions in a welcoming environment.
    Please note: Each workshop has its own separate registration page, so you must register individually for each date you wish to attend.
    For each workshop, participants will be asked—after registering—to submit a piece of writing (maximum 700 words) via email at least five days in advance.
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  • 04/17 • Inside Casa Belvedere: An Italian American Heritage Tour

    Price range: $10.00 through $20.00
    Inside Casa Belvedere: An Italian American Heritage Tour
    Friday, April 17, 2026  • 10 to 11:30 AM 
    Step inside Casa Belvedere with Director of Arts, Cultural, and Educational Programs Amanda Ruszkowski and explore the rich history, culture, and enduring legacy of Italian Americans through an engaging guided tour of one of Staten Island’s most treasured landmarks.
    From its origins as a historic hilltop mansion overlooking the Verrazzano Narrows to its transformation into a vibrant cultural center, this experience offers insight into the architecture, stories, and traditions that define the space. Guests will gain a deeper appreciation for the community spirit, heritage, and ongoing cultural contributions that continue to shape and celebrate Italian American identity today.
    Founded in 2009, The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is dedicated to preserving and sharing the richness of Italian culture and heritage. Our mission also includes restoring, preserving, and maintaining the foundation owned, 1908 Roebling-Stirn mansion—now Casa Belvedere—a NYC Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, valued for its role in early 20th-century American history.
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  • 04/07 • My Grownup & Me: Bilingual Garden

    Price range: $55.00 through $75.00
    Italian Language for Young Children
    $55.00 – $75.00
    A fun interactive program presented by The Bilingual Garden
    Age group: 18 months to 3 years, must be accompanied by adult
    Tuesday, April 7 from 10:30 to 11:15 am in The Galleria
    Fee per class: $55 members, $75 non-members
    This Italian immersion class for young children is actually a fun play experience. Ms. Gabriella of The Bilingual Garden NY uses music, storytelling, pretend play, and hands-on discovery to teach Italian to young children through play, connection and culture.
    Rooted in love, language, and early childhood development, this unique program was created by speech-language pathologists. Each class feels like stepping into a little piece of Italy, where language blooms, friendships grow, and culture is celebrated with every song and smile. If you’re looking for something truly special for your child, The Bilingual Garden at Casa is where the magic begins.
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  • 03/16-04/20 • Hands & Heritage: Italian Crochet Class

    Price range: $125.00 through $150.00
    Hands & Heritage: Italian Crochet Class
    Monday, March 16 - Monday, April 20
    6:00 to 7:30 pm
    $125 members, $150 non-members
    Discover the charm of l’uncinetto—the timeless Italian art of crochet—in this hands-on 8-week cultural crafting experience. Rooted in centuries of domestic artistry, crochet in Italy has long been a vital form of creative expression, particularly for those who used thread and skill to create beauty, provide for their families, and pass knowledge from one generation to the next. In this workshop, participants will learn the essential stitches that form the foundation of Italian crochet while creating classic quadratini della nonna (granny squares), a beloved motif traditionally shared among mothers, grandmothers, and neighbors.
    Inspired by Trivento, the small village in Molise celebrated as the “world’s capital of crochet,” this program honors the enduring importance of handmade traditions in an increasingly fast-paced world. By slowing down and stitching with intention, participants are invited to connect with Italian language, heritage, and community—helping to preserve a living craft that embodies patience, memory, and care, one little hook (uncinetto) at a time.
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  • 03/03-04/07 • Young da Vinci Art Academy

    Price range: $200.00 through $250.00
    Young DaVinci's Kids Art Program, for children ages 5 and up
    Six-week program on Tuesday, March 3 through Tuesday, April 7
    3:30 to 5:00 PM in the Galleria
    $200 members, $250 non-members
    For children ages 5 and up
    Immerse your child in the many wonderful aspects of Italian artisanship, led by resident artist/teacher Lauren Lombardo. Each class meeting will feature a different theme. Children will create projects that will later be displayed in the cumulation Art Show. Program supplies are included.
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