Activities

ABC of Drawing -  Based on the famous book by Betty Edwards, Drawing on the Right side of the Brain, this is the class for those who don't know how to draw and think they can't learn. Course fee. Nancy Watkins is the coordinator.
 

Art Club - Artists of all media - both professional and amateur - discuss making art in Rome, share information and resources, give feedback on work (if desired) and provide inspiration and support.  Claudia Lazzarini is the coordinator.

 

Bridge - Meets weekly to play bridge. Beginners are encouraged to participate as the more advanced players are willing to teach. Tina Grasso is the coordinator.

 

Ceramics - Meets weekly in EUR to become familiar with clay techniques, making pots and glazing. Course fee. Ana Fitzpatrick is the coordinator.

 

Diet Buddies - Meets to support weight loss. Deborah Shayne is the coordinator.

 

Ex Libris - Meets monthly to discuss current book from a reading list selected by group. Candy Biamonti is the coordinator.

 

Fact Forum - AWAR's longest continuing activity group meets monthly to explore the culture and history of Italy. Suzanne McMillen is the Chair.

 

Genealogy Workshop - Meets monthly near Largo Argentina to learn how and to assist in finding one's ancestors. Susan Fiorentino is the coordinator.

 

Great Writers Series - Meets to read the works of great writers and poets under the guidance of Professor Rory Stuart. Course fee. Deborah Shayne is the coordinator.

 

Hiking - Meets weekly for full-day hikes into the roman countryside. This activity is for strong experienced hikers. Joanne Miale is the coordinator.

 

Investment Roundtable - This group meets to discuss market manipulation and various stocks. No money is involved.  Barbara Mutsaers is the coordinator.

 

Italian Conversation Group - Meets twice per week to learn and improve one's knowledge of the Italian language. All levels invited to join. Claudia Lazarini is the coordinator.

 

Music Group -  The group for those musically inclined whether with your voice or an instrument. Co-cordinators are Ana Fitzpatrick and Evelyn Bellar.

 

Kids Place: Meets weekly for play, seasonally for parties/events, monthly to dine out and particpates in USA Girl Scouts. There are several groups within Kids Place:

Babies and Toddlers (BAT) -  ___ is the coordinator.
Little League - Mara Scaramella and Diana Pompei are the coordinators.
Mom's Night Out - Carol Vaitkevicius is the coordinator.
Teach Me English - Zoe Milak and Carol Vaitkevicius are the coordinators.
USA Girl Scouts Overseas - Rome - Millie Kneeland is the coordinator.

 

Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild - Stitches friendship quilts and blocks to benefit AWAR and FAWCO projects, along with personal projects. Meets weekly on Fridays with a light lunch served. Susan Fiorentino and Jeanne Albertucci are the coordinators.

 

Opera Appreciation - Meets seasonally to discuss upcoming opera performances with Italian Maestro Joe Giardina. Course fee. Mignonne Del Piero is the coordinator.

 

Rome Happenings - Meets to visit an exhibit, revisit a favorite church or discover other events. Candy Biamonti is the coordinator.

 

Scrabble - Meets one evening per month to play the classic game - Scrabble - in either Italian or English, plus members bring along with a dish for a buffet dinner. Aviva Seidler is the coordinator

 

Wine Appreciation Group - This group will hone their wine and chesse appreciation for a specific region's wines and cheeses. Beth Sanders is the coordinator.