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|  EventsGeneral MeetingsAWAR has a long history of monthly meetings in select lunch, dinner, or cocktail venues. We often host a guest speaker to entertain members, and past speakers have included ambassadors, artists, authors, doctors, economists, journalists, film personalities, and professors. Fundraising EventsOrganized to raise funds for our designated charities, these community-wide events have been held at some of Rome's most celebrated venues. ActivitiesAdvanced Cooking We explore recipes and cooking techniques. It's intended for experienced home cooks who can share some tried-and-true recipes to cook together. Due to limited space in members' homes, the group is small and filled on a first-come basis. At this time, the group is without a chair, but there will be occasional meetings announced during the year on Resources. BurracoBurraco is a very popular card game, similar to Canasta, played all over Italy for pleasure and competition. AWAR's group plays purely for fun, ideally twice a month. Space is limited to 8 to 12 players unless the venue can accommodate more. The group plays in members' homes or, on occasion, an alternative venue which may charge a small fee. Currently, the meetings are organized month by month, so if you're interested in hosting, please get in touch! CONTACT Holly Grabow Magazzino hollygrabowinrome@gmail.com Book ClubThe Ex Libris Book Club meets virtually once a month via Zoom, usually on the fourth Monday of each month, at 5:30pm. The reading list is chosen several months in advance by group participants and includes prize-winning titles and books that have received good reviews or that are pertinent to the moment, as well as the occasional classic. Each month, a group member gives a short presentation about the chosen book and author before a general discussion. CONTACT Pat Fogarty patriciaefogarty9@gmail.com Film DiscussionThe Film Group meets virtually every month to explore a film in depth. They gather on Zoom at 6pm, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. Before the meeting, each participant views the film on her own. No reservation necessary, just ask for the Zoom link. CONTACT Jeanne Mardock jmmardock@yahoo.com Walking/Hiking GroupTwo to three hour walks (and hikes), in both urban and country settings, once per month. Anyone with reasonable stamina will be comfortable participating, and spouses are welcome to join. The goals are exercise, fresh air, gorgeous views, and good company. The walks usually conclude with a bite to eat, after working up an appetite on the footpaths. Look for announcements on Resources! CONTACT Sara Kranwinkle spkranwinkle@gmail.com Linda Mitchell linda_mitchell@fastweb.net Italian GlamourOffering exclusive opportunities for AWAR members to learn about and experience Italian style, this group visits Italian ateliers and meets with designers and fashion experts. Contact to reserve. CONTACT Barbara Guraska barbara.gurawska@gmail.com Wine Tasting Group
Led by an accredited sommelier, the wine appreciation group meets once monthly. They’re a great opportunity to learn about and taste wines of excellent quality. Significant others and guests are welcome. After events are announced, reservations can be made through the AWAR website. CONTACT Wendy Holloway wendyawar@gmail.com Jennifer Landini jlandini1@gmail.com BridgeTwice monthly bridge game gatherings, organized in a similar fashion as Burraco. Opera AppreciationOpera enthusiasts preview the operas being performed at the Rome Opera House by viewing a DVD and discussing it, and also learn about the Rome production. CONTACT Mignonne del Piero fdelpiero@alice.it ScrabbleThis Scrabble gathering meets at least once a month to play, socialize, and enjoy a potluck meal. Significant others are welcome, but space is limited to 12 participants. Contact to join. CONTACT AvivaSeidler ben_ohad@hotmail.com | QUICK TIP |
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