The American Women's Association of Rome upcoming events

Italian Confidence Hour: Conversation for Intermediate Learners (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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 first Tuesday of the months: February, March, April, May, and June.

Write to president@awar.org with any questions.

Burraco (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Burraco game at a private home, RSVP to Activities Chair Caryn Hofberg at activities@awar.org. for details.

Film Group (Zoom) (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The AWAR Film Club will meet online to discuss Frankenstein, a recent dramatic film from 2025, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, and based on the book by Mary Shelley. The story concerns an egotistical and inquisitive young scientist whose experiments in biological processes have disastrous consequences. The film is available on Netflix and Prime Video.

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

Cinco de Mayo Celebration (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to invite the AWAR community to a special evening together as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a warm and lively setting, with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a touch of mariachi to bring it all together. This will be a lovely occasion to connect, unwind, and share a memorable evening.

When: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm

Where: La Cucaracha Mexican Restaurant, Via Mocenigo 10 (near the Vatican)

Donation: €35 per person, €20 for children

Register and pay online by Thursday, April 30. Maximum 15-20, guests welcome! Due to the nature of this event, cancellations cannot be accommodated. If you are no longer able to attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to another AWAR member.

MENU

Starters:

Quesadilla

Nachos with salsa

Guacamole

Main Course (choice of):

Fajitas (beef or chicken)

Enchilada (queso or chicken)

Tacos Cochinita

Dessert

Churros

Drinks

Water

1 frozen margarita per person

Sangria

Mariachi included!

Wine Tasting: Almost Forgotten Wines (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Almost Forgotten Vines: Rediscovering Italy’s Hidden Grapes

The last wine tasting of the season explores a selection of lesser-known and historically rooted Italian grape varieties that are rarely seen in mainstream production today. Often preserved in small local vineyards or revived by dedicated producers, these grapes offer a window into Italy’s remarkable regional diversity and long winemaking tradition. The tasting invites participants to discover distinctive flavors, stories, and landscapes through wines that reflect the richness and variety of Italy’s native vine heritage.

This will be a tasting on an outdoor terrace with lunch included.

Donation: €30 per person for members and €35 per guest

Register and pay online by May 7! No refunds, but tickets are transferable to other members.

Komen Race For The Cure (May 10, 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Join AWAR for the Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 10 and help support breast cancer awareness and research.

Sign up for our team, "Race with AWAR-ness," through this link on the Komen Italia website. Search "AWAR" to find our team.

We'll meet before the 10:00AM start time and walk together. A group chat will keep everyone connected.

Can't make it on race day? Stop by the Race Village at Circo Massimo (May 7-10) for activities, free screenings, medical consultations, and more.

Knitting Club (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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 Caryn Hofberg at activities@awar.org. Maximum 10 registrants! Caryn will send you details on where to go and what to bring!

Burraco (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Burraco game at a private home, RSVP to Activities Chair Caryn Hofberg at activities@awar.org. for details.

Knitting Club (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Italian Conversation Group (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Please join hosts Thelma, Sara and Claudia at a private home to spend time with friends chatting in Italian.

For details and to RSVP, write to Sara Kranwinkle at spkranwinkle@gmail.com

Ex Libris Book Club (Zoom) (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Departure(s) by Julian Barnes

Pat Fogarty, EXL Coordinator

patriciaefogarty9@gmail.com

Zoom link:

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

AWAR Sip & Vote Monthly Meeting (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for an aperitivo at the Rose Garden Palace indoor and outdoor bar across from the American Embassy, as we cast our votes for next year's board slate. If you vote online, stop by anyway for the great company.

Please RSVP online to reserve your spot with us, but we'll pay individually at the venue. Kindly update or cancel your registration if your plans change so we can confirm accurate numbers with the location.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP by Tuesday, May 26. This event is for members only.

Italian Confidence Hour: Conversation for Intermediate Learners (June 02, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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 first Tuesday of the months: February, March, April, May, and June.

Write to president@awar.org with any questions.