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.

Join fellow AWAR members for a game of Burraco! This is at a private home on Wednesdays at 3:30PM.

RSVP to member Tina Roccetti at agatha.roccetti@tiscali.it for details and to register.

The AWAR Film Club will meet online to discuss the 2023 film "Faraway"which concerns a overworked, stressed-out German woman, who inherits a house on an island in Croatia.  When she leaves her unappreciative family, and flees to her faraway house, her life becomes interesting in many ways.   

This film is available on Netflix.      

 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

Join us for another Taste the World lunch at Ristorante Tre Pupazzi. “The only restaurant in Rome to combine traditional Italian cuisine with Portuguese cuisine. The salt cod dishes are exceptional.” 

When: Thursday, October 8, 12:45 pm

Where: Borgo Pio, 183. The restaurant is a 12-minute walk from the Ottaviano Metro station, and a very short walk from the Vatican Museums entrance.

REGISTER ONLINE by Monday, October 5! We'll pay individually at the restaurant.

Do you have a restaurant suggestion? Send it along to Wendy Holloway at wendyawar@gmail.com. It should be a restaurant you have tried already, that's open at lunch and in a reasonably central Rome location accessible by public transportation. Thanks!

Calling all wordsmiths! We will be playing Scrabble on Fridays at 3:30PM. Everyone welcome! 

Contact member Tina Roccetti at agatha.roccetti@tiscali.it for location and details.

Join fellow AWAR members for a game of Burraco! This is at a private home on Wednesdays at 3:30PM.

RSVP to member Tina Roccetti at agatha.roccetti@tiscali.it for details and to register.

Join fellow AWAR members for a game of Burraco! This is at a private home on Wednesdays at 3:30PM.

RSVP to member Tina Roccetti at agatha.roccetti@tiscali.it for details and to register.

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. Maximum 10 registrants. Sara will send you details on where to go and what to bring! 

Join us for the October aperitivo and general meeting at the industrial chic Porto Fluviale. Come mingle, catch up with familiar faces, and meet some new ones! We'll have a private space reserved for AWAR.

The donation includes one drink and  mini supplì, mini crocchette, frittatina di verdure, panini farciti, tramezzini, panzanella, cous cous/farro/riso freddo, rustico di pasta sfoglia and two selections from the chef.  Additional drinks available for purchase separately.

Date: Thursday, October 15 

Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM

Where: Porto Fluviale, Via del Porto Fluviale, 22

Donation: Members €18, Non members €20

 

Let's get together over brunch! Our new weekend brunch series is an invitation to explore brunch venues in Rome while enjoying great conversation and community. Our first stop is at Lumiere in the Prati neighborhood. We'd love to see you there!

As places are limited at each venue, registration is essential. We  encourage you to register early to secure your place. 

RSVP ONLINE by October 16, but attendees will pay individually at the venue.

 

Please join hosts Thelma and Claudia for a fun and relaxed opportunity to practice your Italian, meet other members, and enjoy great conversation. Everyone is welcome, whatever your skill level. The group meets at a private home the fourth Thursday of the month.

For details and to RSVP, write to member Claudia Lazzarini at claudia.artline@gmail.com.

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.

Write to president@awar.org with any questions.

Traditional, Natural, Organic, Biodynamic & Orange Wines Explained

What really distinguishes a traditional wine from a natural, organic, biodynamic, or orange wine? We’ll taste our way through these different approaches to winemaking, exploring how each wine is produced, what sets it apart, and what those differences mean in your glass.

The tasting includes a light dinner.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of discovery!

When: Friday, October 30th, 7:30 PM

Where: Private home in the Colosseum neighborhood (address and directions will be given to participants before the tasting)

Donation: €30 members, €35 nonmembers

Register and pay online by Monday, October 19! No refunds, but tickets are transferable to other members.

Join us for a 5k walk in Villa Ada. Dogs welcome (on a leash). This is a casual but active group focused on getting outside, moving our bodies, and supporting each other through regular walks and hikes.

This will be a brisk walk --think sneakers and workout clothes.   

After the walk, there is an outdoor cafe where you can grab a coffee, snack, or bottle of water, if you’d like to relax and chat before heading out.☕️

Meeting Point: Entrance on Via Salaria, 287. It is the entrance near the Embassy of Egypt.
If you haven’t yet explored this beautiful park, it’s an excellent chance to do so!

Please register online so we know who's joining and can keep you posted on any last-minute changes or weather-related cancelations.

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!

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. Maximum 10 registrants. Sara will send you details on where to go and what to bring!