www.asshttp-­‐//http-­‐//www.istitutomind#146111Bwww.italianameri#145085Disiretreats .org.webloc    

Lifestyle ITALIAN TREASURES www.istitutomindfulness.com/en/ www.italianamericanvoice.com

www.villavita.net www.valentilingua.com www.italiancalendar.net

1. In northern Italy, last names tend to end in “i”, while those from the south often end in “o.” The most common Italian surname is Russo. 2. Italy’s San Marino is the world’s oldest republic (A.D. 301), has fewer than 30,000 citizens, and holds the world’s oldest continuous constitution. Its citizens are called the Sammarinese. 3. The pre-dinner passeggiata (evening stroll) is one of Italy’s most enduring leisure activities where Italians stroll about the streets to see and be seen. 4. Soccer fans in Italy are called tifosi, meaning “carriers of typhus”. Italian soccer fans are known for their rowdy behavior and lack of inhibition. 5. Italian citizens who are at least 18 years old can vote for the lower house in the parliament, the Chamber of Deputies. Citizens who are at least 25 years old can vote for the 315 members of the upper house, the Senate.

 RCI-online Eblast

If plan A does not work there are 25 more letters in the alphabet, just work through it.

For drinking or gifting…three choices good with holiday foods and festivities. 2008 Tormaresca Neprica ($12). The Antinori family owns winery estates all over Italy from its cornerstone of Tignanello in Tuscany to lesser-known wineries, such as Tormaresca in the Puglia region. Using the native Negroamaro grape, Tormaresca produces fantastic, inky, concentrated reds like this affordable Neprica bottling.

2008 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso ($30). Eugenio Campolmi was a pioneer in planting grapes in Tuscany's coastal Bolgheri region. After his death several years ago, his wife, Cinzia Merli, took over the winemaking (along with Luca D'Attoma), continuing to make dense, black-fruited wines that age beautifully. NV Damilano Barolo Chinato ($68). Barolo Chinato is an "aromatized" Barolo dessert wine, meaning it's been infused with herbs and spices. This wonderful version from Damilano features aromatics like rhubarb, orange peel and cardamom and makes an excellent digestif.

  November 2016

www.RCI-online.education 2016 Happiness Journey 2016 Imagine publication

2016 Random Acts of Kindness Michelle’s Kitchen Cards

www.Self-Care.Online

Mindfulness Workshop Stewardship Workshop Self-Care Introduction

And a whole bunch of stuff for your enjoyment…

SPECIAL NOVEMBER DAYS IN ITALY

1ST Ognissanti: ALL SAINTS DAY 2ND Il Giorno dei Morti: THE DAY OF THE DEAD 3RD San Giusto: DAY OF THE SAINT OF TRIESTE 11TH San Martino: DAY OF THE SAINT OF FOIANO DELLA CHIANA

 

 

Fall in Italy is a beautiful time of the year. Nature offers astonishing colors in shades of yellow, purple, red, orange, dark greens and browns that fill the land. Crystal clear skies and creamy white clouds complete a magical visual experience. Fall in Italy is also a period dedicated to the joys of eating cultural experiences: it is for this reason that, beside taking in your beautiful surroundings, you'll find that going to festivals and sagre (fairs) are rewarding and enjoyable activities. Every region and virtually every town and village, holds a fair at some given point of the season for local people and visitors to enjoy.  

Holiday  Menus  and  Kitchen  Cards  online.  

www.RCI-Online.education

 

 

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Every teacher knows these tell-tale signs of hunger: Children who come to school with an empty stomach have a harder time concentrating. They are often fidgety, restless and distracted. They have worries the other kids don't have. And for them, school is more than a place to learn, make friends, and have fun. It's the only place where they know for sure they can count on a nutritious meal. For kids like these, hunger isn't a national crisis. It's a personal struggle. It happens one day and one meal at a time. And that means it takes just one person to make a difference. Seniors often try to hide their hunger by isolating themselves. They do not disclose their struggles with food insecurity or their inability to access food supplies. The School Pantry Program means that parents and caretakers can pick up food when they pick up their kids from school without having to travel to another location. The Mobile Food Pantry Program means that adults who may be working multiple jobs or live far from the nearest food pantry can have healthy food come to them when in need. The Senior Grocery Program means that older Americans on a fixed income can have access to nutritious food and may no longer have to make tough choices about whether to pay the electric bill, buy medicine, or buy food to eat.

Phoenix Sister Cities Catania, Italy Committee Meetings:

Dates and time may change. Please contact staff liaison for meeting schedule

rick.gerrard@phoenix.gov  

The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations

Calendar of Events: www.pcfraz.org

Food Insecurity !

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What is yours is mine = philosophy of a thief, only taking from others… What is mine is mine = philosophy of ignoring need, keeping what you have only for yourself… What is mine is yours = philosophy of a steward, sharing all for the good of others… When you learn of a project, a cause or a need that touches you, get involved. Educate yourself. Don’t ask if you can help, just give of yourself and your time. Extend yourself beyond what you first intended to do. When you are challenged to give see it as an opportunity not as an inconvenience.

“If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men

who will deal likewise with their fellow men.” Francis of Assisi

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Stewardship

Animal Welfare

                                   www.azitaliangreyhoundrescue.org  

ASPCA's Adopt a Senior Pet Month

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

National Pet Diabetes Month Manatee Awareness Month

One Health Day November 3

USDA's Bird Health Awareness Week November 6-12

First full week of November starting with a Sunday

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Nov. 6-12

Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like

lions

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This newsletter is for your enjoyment and informational purposes with no guarantees of accuracy at time of publication.

For printing purposes use 11x14 paper or shrink to fit.  

Hospice Of The Valley now offers palliative care for those with dementia. www.HOV.org

Facebook: RCI-online / website: www.RCI-online.education  

Si mira piu dell'affetto che all'effetto. Look at the well intended effort and not its effects.

Inner Italian Enjoy a great Italian restaurant as a

kick off to the holidays.

National Italian American Foundation www.niaf.org  

Italian Honorary Consulate

480.304.4620