Improve your Italian with Fluency & Confidence Coach Elisabetta Maccani! The 60‑minute online session is dedicated to AWAR members who already know some Italian (can handle basic conversations) and want to feel more natural and confident when they speak.

These free sessions focus on real‑life skills that often cause difficulty – for example asking better questions, using pronouns, expressing opinions with the subjunctive, or keeping a conversation going beyond small talk – with clear explanations and practical activities.

Every session is shaped by the needs of the women who join: we start from the situations and difficulties they describe, and work in a very focused way to give them concrete tools to overcome those challenges in Italian.

The event will be held via Zoom so you can join from anywhere. The link to join will be sent via email after you register.

The event will be held the last Thursday of the month beginning September 24.

Write to president@awar.org with any questions.

"Good People" by Patmeena Sabit

Quick, grab this debut novel that traces the tensions of immigrant life through an Afghan Muslim community in present-day Northern Virginia. Their struggles to integrate (too American or not enough?) make for a fast-paced tale that begins with a mysterious disappearance and becomes an investigation into a mysterious death. The story is woven together by fifteen narrators: family members at the core, but also gossipy neighbors, newspaper comments, and even police records.

Pat Fogarty, EXL Coordinator

patriciaefogarty9@gmail.com

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93720141520

The AWAR Film Club will meet online to discuss 1981 Four Seasons romantic comedy-drama film, written, directed by, and starring Carol Burnett and Alan Alda.          

All AWAR members are welcome to join the discussion, no need to sign up in advance! If you have questions, please write Jeanne Mardock at jmmardock@yahoo.com or call at 06 9456447 or 349 377 9573.

Here is the link to the meeting: 

https://zoom.us/j/96901793781

Meeting ID: 969 0179 3781

Visit to the fine jewelry atelier of Giulia Iosco

“Life is the best masterpiece. Art is my code to share joy every day and spread light.”

Giulia Iosco was born in Rome in 1990, studied at the Academy of Art, Fashion and Costume in Rome, and has worked for international luxury companies as a fashion designer. She is currently a fashion designer at Valentino Garavani and has participated in collective and international art exhibitions in Italy and abroad.

When: Thursday, October 1 at 11:00 am

Where: Via Angelo Brunetti 36

RSVP  by September 27 to Barbara Gurawska at barbara.gurawska@gmail.com. Members only, maximum 15 people.

The Knitting Club is meeting again under the instruction of Rita Horowitz Beeri, who started knitting at age eight and has picked up influences in Italy, Ireland and Scotland. Using many modern techniques, she'll share her enthusiasm and knowledge with  beginners or those looking to refine their skills. Get a glimpse of her work here!

“Life is a series of stitches, and each one matters.”

Cost: 15 euros per person

Please RSVP to Sara Kranwinkle at spkranwinkle@gmail.com.  Sara will send you details on where to go and what to bring! 

Refill your cup, and your connections, at our upcoming AWAR morning coffee! We will start the season back at Serre Barberini, meeting once again in the stunning courtyard of the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini. Stop in for a coffee (and a bite to eat, if you wish). Feel free to bring guests.

You must register online to confirm your attendance, but we'll pay individually at the restaurant. 

To access the restaurant, enter the Museum and walk straight through to the back and up the stairs. Alternatively, you can enter at Via Venti Settembre, 2. Follow the road and path through the gardens to the restaurant entrance.

This month, AWAR Coffee and Connections will meet at a historic cafe known for it's Neapolitan-style coffee. You can try their famous Neapolitan coffee, or enjoy a cappuccino, espresso or your usual coffee--so many options!

Where: Gran Caffe La Caffettiera in Piazza Di Pietra for coffee (and a bite to eat, if you wish)

When: Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00am

Members and guests.

You must register online to confirm your attendance and reserve a space at the cafe, but we'll pay individually at the restaurant. 

We look forward to seeing you!