August


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Rome, August Schedule
August is Family Month. After all the excitement of the high-summer month of July, the PEACH Community begins to rest in the lazy days of summer. Nature continues to breathe deep, but now with ripening fruits and the first harvest. August 1st is Family Day, a day for a lovely picnic or making ready for the vacation to come. The First Weekend sees the transformation from Greece to the Greco-Roman Theatre. Followed by the Assumption of the Virgin, a very peaceful gathering. Finally, it is met with a lovely family celebration of Ferragosto, the enjoyment and fun of the Roman Circus, the creation of a God, Italian music, food and fireworks. The PEACH then grows quiet from the middle of August through Labor Day. Residents, Members and Workers take the time to spend with their families. In August, parts of the Community are closed for the entire month. Most have limited hours or are open for emergencies only. Officially, all PEACH business is dormant from the 15th on. See the schedule below.

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Cultural & Historical Foundations Outline – Rome
Ancient Rome: Rise, Glory, and Legacy

Founding & Kingdom Era (c. 753–509 BC)

  • Legendary founding by Romulus and Remus (753 BC), raised by a she-wolf on the Tiber.
  • Seven kings, strong Etruscan influences in architecture, engineering, and governance; ends with overthrow of Tarquin the Proud after the tragedy of Lucretia.
  • Birth of the Republic (SPQR)

Republic Era (509–27 BC) 

  • World’s first republic: Rule of law, civic virtue
  • Cincinnatus (458 BC): Cincinnatus relinquishes power after victory. Legendary dictator who saved Rome and returned to his farm, symbolizing civic virtue, a model for Machiavelli’s ideal leader.
  • World’s first republic: Rule of law, civic virtue exemplified by figures like Cincinnatus (relinquishes power after victory).
  • Punic Wars defeat Carthage (264–146 BC) Expansion through Punic Wars Rome’s victory over Carthage, establishing Mediterranean dominance.
  • Conquest of Greece (197 BC) Rome Takes Greece, end of the Hellenistic era. but Rome carries its torch. Begins Greece and -Roman cultural fusion.
  • Greco Roman Era Begins
  • Triumvirates I (60–53 BC): First Triumvirate (Caesar, Pompey, Crassus, 60–53 BC).
  • Julius Caesar (44 BC)- Republic’s end. Empire’s rise.
  • Julius Caesar’s assassination (44 BC).

Empire Era (27 BC–180 AD)

Pax Romana, golden age of peace/prosperity.
Innovations:  (Via Appia), Colosseum, literature (Virgil’s Aeneid, Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations).
Late shifts: Constantine’s Edict of Milan (313 AD) legalizes Christianity; Fall of Western Empire (476 AD) to Odoacer.

  • Triumvirates II – Octavian, Antony, Lepidus, ( 43–33 BC) marked power struggles, leading to the Republic’s end.
  • Augustus (Octavian) first emperor (27 BC)
  • Pax Romana – peace, prosperity, and golden age of literature and engineering.
  • Innovations: Aqueducts, roads (Via Appia), Colosseum, realistic sculpture; literature – Virgil’s Aeneid.
  • Publius Aelius Hadrianus, (76BC-138AD) Roman emperor from 117 to 138. War with the Picts, built the wall. Destroy the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem.
  • Marcus Aurelius (121-180) –  Meditations. Roman emperor from(161-180)

Late Empire (180-476)

  • Constantine’s Edict of Milan (313 AD) legalizes Christianity
  • Christianity 313AD  – History 33AD – 313AD
  • Constantine (306 AD): Likely refers to Constantine’s rise (306 AD) or Edict of Milan (313 AD), legalizing Christianity,
  • Fall of Western Roman Empire (476 AD): Odoacer deposes Romulus Augustulus, marking medieval transition.

 

Roma – Culture & Family
Key Cultural Pillars Engineering & Arts: Aqueducts, Pantheon, realistic sculptures; theatre (comedies/tragedies), Stoic philosophy.

Ferragosto Roots: Ancient harvest festivals evolve under Augustus → modern family rest and celebration.
Neoplatonism (Plotinus, 3rd century): The One, Intellect, Soul—influencing Renaissance and Christian thought.
Enduring Virtues: Duty, family (familia), honor—mirrored in our August harvest gatherings and quiet time.

From small city on seven hills to “Mare Nostrum” empire—Rome’s story of ambition, adaptation, and legacy lives in our Ferragosto feasts, lectures, and family bonds!

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la Famiglia
The purpose of family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Families offer consistency, dependability, a solid structure, Domas, and safety. This comes about through the formation of a union between a man and woman to grow, share, love, and build a loyal and trusted lifelong relationship. If blessed by the gods, children spring forth. When nurtured, they naturally develop attachments to their parents and siblings, learn limits and discipline, and acquire purpose and skills for work and tools for socializing with others later in life. Through the family, we keep, share, and pass on our culture and heritage to our children and others within our community.

We begin the month of August with Family Day, August 1st. This day is in commemoration of the Family. Families are essential to us. We honor them, for, without them, we would not exist. There are no particular plans for the day, though some begin their vacation early. Many have a BBQ, pool or water parties, a hike in the woods, putt around in the garden or do a little fishing by the pond. Everything else at the PEACH is closed, save the Co-op and Farm Operations. However, there is always sports equipment at the ready, and the lobby is open until 9PM, if you are up for playing the piano. Families are welcome to use the grounds to picnic, walk in the woods, play softball or have a family game of tennis. There is also a telephone available at the co-op and in the lobby for emergencies.
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The Assumption
On Friday morning, there will be a procession for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, held in the Chapel at 10:30AM. Father Tim will recount her life story. Songs will be sung in honor at the end. A beautiful marble sculpted in the chapel, donated by one of our Member families. This representation will be carried to the garden and placed on the harvest altar. The priest will then bless the garden. In celebration of our first harvest, fruits will be gathered in baskets while singing her praises. Then she will be carried in complete silence to the grotto and placed in the alcove. Each person in the procession will light a candle and set them down in the alcove. A rosary will be said as she ascends into heaven. The statue will remain in the grotto until the first frost. After this event, those in the procession will retire to the kitchen. They will prepare and eat the fruits from the garden in complete silence. When they have finished the meal, the priest will bless them as they leave, bidding them, go in peace.

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Palio dell’Assunta
On the morning of August 15th, Ferragosto, we celebrate Palio dell’Assunta. This Italian festival is in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This day is celebrated with a horse race. However, we are not set up, nor do we have the horses for such an event, but we recognize the festival, and rather than dress ourselves up for the occasion, we dress our visiting horse in silks, chains of flowers, and bells that jingle.

The stable down the road is kind enough to spoil us with a horse and rider. They both arrive mid-morning settling in the field. The people run over to the field to see the horse and decorate the animal with flowers, silk streams and bells. Once they have finished, the rider tells the of the tales and adventures of bravery this fine animal’s ancestors have achieved and their experiences.

Children and adults are stunned by the size and strength of this creature, by how sweet and soft its coat and nose are, and by the size of its great big teeth. “Keep your hand flat,” they are warned. Everyone learns, especially the children how to feed the animal. They come equipped with apples, carrots and a bail of hay.

Once the animal is well fed and the story told, The rider mounts the horse and rides around the grounds. Flowers bouncing, silks streaming, and bells jingling. Once around the property, stopping occasionally, the horse is taken over to the track and the horsemen rides the creature around in a trot, then a gallop, and then as fast as the animal can run. This is done three times. Finally, the rider and horse gallop back to the ranch. What a delight to see such a marvelous animal in motion.

The Palio – Dedication to the Virgin Mary
In Italy, the celebration is much different, very elaborate. It is a festival of rivalry and competition. However, the night before, there is a huge communal dinner, “We are the champions!: type songs are sung, as well as songs about their town, past races, rivalries, wars and competitions,. It is a lively evening for all, cin cin, salute!

Throughout the festivals there are neighborhood competition, from drumming, to flag twirling, games of tug of wars, sword fighting, and anything else people did for fun more than 1000 years ago.

The plaza is prepared with bleachers, the road is covered in dirt, and the center lawn is packed with on lookers. Everyone in the pageant is dresses for the occasion. Even the church bells play an important role in the festivities.

THE MILITARY
In the morning, the Military arrives in full garb riding on horseback. The Calvary fall into formation as they walk their horse around the track in a grand position. The second time around they gallop around the track at full attention, by the third time they fly into full attack, swords outstretched as they approach the enemy at the castle gates. The crowd cheers, as they ride off to defend the city!

THE HOUSES [neighborhoods]
The church bell rings. Dressed in full medieval clothing, the pageant begins. The bell will continue to ring every 30 seconds as the Houses walk around the track. Each House has a its own flag. The royal members followed them in full Medieval dress. Some dance, while other stately walk. Each House has something special to bring: drummers, a cart pulled by oxen with Musicians from the Middle Ages, playing Medieval trumpets and horns. There are a variety of different presentations as they walk through the grounds. Each House stops at certain points and performs flag demonstrations. Twirling, flying, jumping, flipping, all manner of tricks, and skills. The church bell then tells them to move on until they all have passed.

THE RACE
First, the Rules, there are no rules. The riders wear their House colors and ride bareback. The horses line up behind two ropes, riders jockey for the best position. Once the horses are mostly in line, and both ropes are up, the rope drops. The horses take off. They ride around the plaza three times, some of the riders fall off, for the turns are narrow, but the horse keeps running. After the third time, the villagers immediately surrounded the winner and carry him on their shoulders. They are handed the Palio and parade this through the streets of the town to the steps of the church. They enter in solemnity, all are blessed by the priest. At night, their flag now flies on the castle wall, and will remain until next year.

It is our dream to one day have such a festival.

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Ferragosto
The Celebration of Emperor Gaius Octavius Augustus Caesar. His ascension into heaven and becoming a God. August is named after him, as the month before was named after his predecessor, Uncle Gaius Julius Caesar. — Mare Nostrum

Buon Ferragosto!
Feriae Augusti is the festival of Augustus, Emperor of Rome.

The Emperor, Caesar Gaius Octavius Augustus Caesar, introduced this holiday himself, held on the 15th of August, in 18BC. Done to commemorate his victory over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium, 31 BC.

However, Caesar Augustus changed the Ancient Roman Festival, Vinalia Rustica or Consualia, the harvest festival, a time to rest after weeks of hard and intense work on the farms. At the PEACH, this is also our first harvest and time for rest.

During the Renaissance, the Pope made this celebration a law. Although, he moved the date in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, August 14th. At the PEACH, we keep the festival proclaimed by Augustus Caesar, August 15th, and on the 14th we honor the holy day of the Assumption, the Devine Sophia.

Summer vacation begins for many on August 1st. At the PEACH, we honor August 1st as a day of family, and on the 15th, we officially start our summer vacation through Labor Day.

We celebrate on the 14th with the Assumption Procession in the morning. In the morning of the15th we celebrate Palio dell’Assunta. Though we do not host the traditional race, however, one of the horse groomers, a rider from a local stable, gallops over with a beautiful horse draped in flowers and silks while brass horns announce their arrival. It’s a wonderful time to see this magnificent beast up close and hear the ancient stories full of heroic drama and cheers. Moreover, there are also picnics, games, singing, and the Roman Circus throughout the day.

At 7PM, there is a brief lecture on the life of Caesar Augustus by the God-Emperor himself. Followed by a night of wine, cheese, grapes and apples, a peasant’s dinner, with beautiful Italian Music in the air, while circus performers dazzle you with their skills and antics, ending it all with fireworks. Finally, if interested, there are three lectures leading up to the Celebration of Ferragosto given through the History Club; check their schedule.

“Acta est fabula, plaudite”

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Plotinus 
Plotinus -inus – Ancient Greek: Πλωτῖνος, Plōtînos; c. 204/5 – 270 AD was a Greek Platonist philosopher, born and raised in Roman Egypt. Plotinus is regarded by modern scholarship as the founder of Neoplatonism. His teacher was the self-taught philosopher Ammonius Saccas, who belonged to the Platonic tradition.

Platoinus was a Paltonist, it was Historians of the 19th century who invented the term “neoplatonism” and applied it to refer to Plotinus and his philosophy, which was vastly influential during late antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Much of the biographical information about Plotinus comes from Porphyry’s preface to his edition of Plotinus’ most notable literary work, The Enneads. In his metaphysical writings, Plotinus described three fundamental principles: the One, the Intellect, and the Soul

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Neoplatonism
.Neoplatonism is a school of philosophy that originated in the 3rd century AD, founded by Plotinus, which reinterpreted the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It posits a transcendent, ineffable One from which all of reality emanates, and emphasizes mystical experience as a path to union with the divine. Neoplatonism significantly influenced Christian theology, Islamic philosophy, and Renaissance thought
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Vacation!
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Father And Son Survival Camping Trip will take place the 2nd week of August. Mom and Tots Group will continue meeting daily through the 2nd week of August. To all our families, have a wonderful vacation!
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AUGUST SCHEDULE
August is Family Month, a laid-back time, especially after all the excitement of the high-summer month of July. At this time, the PEACH grows quiet from the middle of August through Labor Day. Residents, Members and Workers take the occasion to be with their families. However, some areas of the community are closed for the entire month of August, and most have limited hours or emergencies only. See the schedule below.

Administrative Offices – During the month of August Office Hours will be reduced. All Administrative Offices will be closed from August, 15th through Labor Day. Maintenance calls are emergency only.

Administration – Business Hours, 9AM- 3PM. Meetings, Thursdays, 2PM – Conference Room. All Offices will be Closed From August 15th through Labor Day. If you call, and leave a message with a phone number or email, you will receive a call or e-mail letting you know your message was received. The person you are looking to speak to will get back to you when we return from Holiday.

Community Events Committee – 1st and 2nd Week in August, Thursday 1PM – Library Room 1. No meeting from the 15th through Labor Day.

Elder’s Club and Guardians – The Elders Meet 1st week of August, Thursday at 3PM in the Conference Room. Potluck dinner. No meeting from the 2nd week of August through Labor Day.

Festival & Seasonal Events Calendar Committee – Members meet M-W-R, 9AM- Noon. Festival’s Office, Library Room 2. All participating leaders in the Celebration, Event or Festival will meet the night before at 7PM for updates and any last-minute changes. Pot Luck Dinner at 6PM. No meeting from the 16th through Labor Day.

Guardians – The Guardians, Meet the First Thursday of each month at Noon. Lunch is Served in the Conference Room.

Maintenance ALL calls are emergency only.

Residents – Residents who remain on the property during this period are asked to keep a watchful eye for any problems or emergencies and report them to the police if necessary but always notify maintenance immediately. Please use common sense, do not put yourself in harm’s way. Never try to speculate; report as many physical and factual details as possible, including all numbers, times and dates. We want everyone who lives, works and visits our community to remain safe and secure and always feel that they can enjoy our community without Eris or Discordia (strife or discord)

Arts
All Art Classes and Work Studios will be closed during August. However, all Work Studios and Performance Practices will be open to Members through the 16th. To use the facilities during vacation requires permission.

Fine Arts – Member’s participating in the Greco-Roman Theater: Dance Performers. Roman Circus Rehearsals. Performance of the Greco-Roman instruments. Painters delight, indoor and outdoor studio.
Folk Arts – Through August, members will continue collecting materials from nature. Check the website and bulletin board for any field trips. Papermaking will be underway the first 3 Saturday mornings outside the printmaker’s house in August. Wool Washer will be inspecting the fleece the 1st weekend of August if you want to lend a hand. Craft Studios will continue to be open to members. Advance registration is suggested.

Skilled Arts – The Stonecutters will be working the entire month of August. If you are interested in working with Master Mason, call to hear the list of scheduled dates. The Ceramic Studio will be open to members for throwing and slab building only. The Gardens, Landscaping and Animal Care are still essential responsibilities. If you are out of town, make arrangements with our Farmers and other Club Members. The Farmer’s Market will take place every Tuesday in the parking lot for the first four weeks of August. If you are selling your art or work, you are free to set up a table. The Smythe, Carpentry and Glassblower Shops will be closed for the entire month of August. All other skilled Studios are for members only and must have permission.

Studio – Open to all members based on skill level and attendant present.

Artist’s Events
Greco-Roman Outdoor Theatre – This Event is held on the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August – A series of Lectures on the History and Performance of the Greco-Roman Theatre and the Play will be held in the outdoor theatre. Tragedy and the Comedy. The Greco-Roman Theatre – Ancient Instruments, Greek Dancing, Greek Plays. Performance – [TBA] 4th Saturday in July First Saturday in August, 5PM- Theatre In-the Round. See History of the Greek Theatre in July for more details on this event.

Ferragosto – August 15th – 7PM. This is the celebration of Emperor Augustus Caesar. There will be a concert full of Italian music on the patio. Our Wind Ensemble will perform music, followed by a small fireworks display. The Roman Circus also will be in town. They will be performing and playing tricks on those who attend, including Caesar Augustus himself, who will pontificate on the importance and wonders of the family. Feel free to bring a blanket, a cold dinner, and a bottle of vino and leave with a song in your heart.

Mosaics – During July and August, we work outside with marble creating mosaics tiles. Our Stone Mason Kipling Scott will instruct people on this ancient art. In addition, he and a few other residents are working on setting a design on the atrium floor in the Greco-Roman style.

Strolling Musicians –  Strolling Musicians: Many strolling musicians play or sing old and familiar tunes throughout August. They’ll get your toes atappin’ and your hands aclapin’. Feel free to grace them with a few sovereigns if you can. They will also do birthdays, anniversaries or ‘just because’ greetings. Catch them around the grounds to make any arrangements.

Businesses  –
Most Businesses will be Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Apothecary – August Appointments and Emergencies only.

Clinic – August Appointments and Emergencies only.

Cordwainer – Regular Hours: T- Farmer’s Market. W-F 10AM – 4PM, R- 10AM – 8PM. Classes, S, 9AM – Noon. Table at the Fair and Market. Closed D, M & Holidays. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Book-Binder – Regular Hours: T- Farmer’s Market. W-F 10AM – 4PM, R- 10AM – 8PM. Classes, S, 9AM – Noon. Table at the Fair and Market. Closed D, M & Holidays. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Bicycle & Ski Co-Op – Summer Hours: T-W-R-S 10AM – 6PM. F 10AM – 10PM. D 10AM – 4PM for do-it-yourself emergencies repairs or simple studio time only. Closed Monday. No Studio Time In August.

Co-Op – Summer August Hours T-W-R-F-S 9AM – 7PM, D – 11AM – 4PM, Closed Mondays. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Bakery Hours – T-W-R-F-S – D, 7AM – Noon, D – 7AM – Noon, Closed Monday, Closed Labor Day Weekend

Café Four Seasons – Summer Hours T-W-R 11AM – 8PM, F – S 10:AM – 9PM. D, Brunch 11AM – 2PM. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Greek Menu, Month Of August: Appetizers – Baba Ganoush, Hummus, Flaming Saganaki, Rolled Stuffed Grape Leaves, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Steamed Artichoke in Garlic Butter, Greek yogurt with fruit.
Lunch and Dinner – Greek Salad & Fasolada, Spinach Pie, Lemon-Pepper Chicken, Asparagus with goat’s milk yogurt, herbs and roasted almonds.
Desert – Baklava, made with honey from our bees.
Refreshment – ellinikos kafes, iced lemons with rose water, Imperos elder flower soda, Mr Q cucumber soda.
Nóstima!

Italian August Summer Menu, Lunch and Dinner: Smoked Trout Tagliatelle, with Lemon Pangrattato. Andalusian Gazpacho Soup w/ garlic lemon toast. Small Antipasto Salad.
Desert: Cannoli
Refreshment: Cappuccino, Aperitivo, Iced Tea w/ mint and lemon.
Buon Appetito!

Gallery – See Library Hours. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Swan Glass Factory – Regular Hours. M – F 9AM – 4PM. Closed: Lunch – Noon – 1PM. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

PEACH Farm – Summer Hours: Sun Up til Sun Down. In August, There’s always something to do, but morning and afternoon chores start at the crack of dawn, followed by breakfast. There are ongoing projects throughout the day, and making sure things are close-up before the sunsets.

Other than Members or Resident Volunteers, The PEACH Farm will be closed to the public. All food shares, including the Fruit Share, will be ready for pickup at the Farmer’s Market during the break. Also, the weekly Farmer’s Market will be limited to sales by food vendors, residents, and member’s only.

Every Tuesday From May through October, The Farm participates in the Farmer’s Market Located at the end of the road in the parking lot. If the weather is harsh, all vendors will move to the gym. No Farmer’s Market Last week in August.

Post Office – Regular Hours M- F 9AM – 4PM. S, 9AM – Noon. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Tè Chay Tea Room and Confectionery – Summer Hours T-W-R-F-S 2PM till 10PM. D – 11AM till 9PM
Closed Monday.
August. Features – Baklava, Lemon Ice, small Cannolis, and Custard with Fresh Fruit. Closed, Last Week of August through Labor Day.

Tea Room, August Events
Tuesday, 6:30PM till Close – Chess (6 tables). Contact: General Chief for closet storage and schedule.
Wednesday 8PM till Close – Live Open Poetry (6 tables). Contact: Emily Dickinson.
Thursday, 6PM till Close – Candle-light Conversations (12 tables). Contact: Staff
Saturday [TBA] – Conversation With The Author (10 tables) Contact: Silvia Zelts.
Sunday, 11AM Until 2PM – Musical Trios, Duets, Solo. Contact: Staff
Sunday, 2PM till 4PM – Trivia (10 tables). Contact: Greg Smith
4PM – 6PM, The Stoics. (staff dresses for the occasion).
Sunday 6PM till 7/8PM – Epic Poetry Reading – Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, Gilgamesh,

In The Closet: Chess Boards, Backgammon, Mancala, Hounds and Jackals, Hnefatafl, Scrabble, Cribbage, Go, Chinese Checkers, Tarot, and a bookshelf full of Poetry are available at all times.

Thrift Shoppe Fensalir– August Summer Hours: T-W-R- F 10AM – 4PM. S & D, 10AM until 3PM. Closed Monday. Drop-Offs by Appointment. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Clubs
Clubs will not be in secession the month of August unless stated otherwise.

Baker’s Club – At rest for August.

Book Club – The Roman Book Club begins its season every August XVth at V:IX PM. Author, Edwards Gibbons, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 Vol Series. Since this is such a large series, requiring a 12 to 24-month commitment, an overview will be given and a schedule handed out at the first meeting. The Club meets twice a month thereafter in the Lecture Hall for 2 hours. However, 4 three-hour meetings will be scheduled in the Salon. The books are free to use, but there are some fees for the use of the Salon. See schedule for dates.

Faust I & II, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – The reading begins on 28 August through Labor Day in the Salon.
Chapter A Day – Unless in the middle of a book, the best-of will be replayed.
All other book clubs are at rest for August.

Dance and Movement Club – Some Members are part of the Greek Theatre and Roman Circus. Otherwise, at rest for August.

Father Son’s Club – For some member, animal husbandry continue. Otherwise, the big Father and Sons Camping Trip takes place first two weeks of August.

Film & Photography Club – No Meetings through August. However, if members are available, Film Friday and Saturday Matinée continue with Films about Rome and Summertime Films in the Theatre,

Folk Arts Clubs – Nature Field Trip and Collecting. Making of paints. Silk & Wool Washing. Look for dates and times online and on the bulletin board.

Garden Club – August 1st Meeting, 7PM. First Harvest, August 15th, starting at 8AM – through 6PM. Come and work as long as you like. Garden and Animal Upkeep, Perma-Forest and Land Restoration continue. The Gardens, Landscaping and Animal Care are still essential responsibilities to members committed to the upkeep. If you are out of town, please make arrangements with our Farmers or the lead Members of the Club.

Home Life Club – At rest for August.

Mom & Tots – Regular Schedule M-W 9AM – Noon. Outside Water and Sandbox Play, Baking, Nature Walks, Storytime. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Music Club – Rehearsals for Ferragosto. Ancient Roman Instruments. Roaming musicians. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Printshop – August 1st meeting 4PM. Paper-making and Nature Material Collecting. See schedule. Participate in Farmer’s Market. Closed Last Week in August through Labor Day.

Sewing Club – Quilting continues, as do the costumes’ creating, mending, and fitting. Meetings are M-W 9AM – Noon and at will, Sewing Room in the fine arts building top floor, and in Mom and Tots room. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Theatre Club – Practice and Rehearsals, M- F 5PM – 9PM. S, 9AM- 4PM for the Greco-Roman Plays and the Roman Circus. The making of Costumes in coordination with the sewers Club. A series will be offered during the last week in July on the life of the Greco-Roman Theatre. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Writer’s Club – Participation with the Theatre Club. Summer essay, Independent Writing. Topic: Understanding your actors and the theatre. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Community Events All Community Events WILL BE in secession during the Holiday UNLESS the weather is inclement, forcing Events or Festivals into the shelter of the gym.

Contra Dancing and Pot Luck Dinner, August – S, 7PM – 10PM. Gym.

Farmer’s Market – Tuesday, 10AM – 3 PM.

Closed Last Week in August through Labor Day.

Educational Resources & Classes
All Educational Resources will not be in secession unless participating during Family Day Picnic, Greek Theatre, Ferragosto.

Family Education – Family Day Picnic, Family Gardening at will.

Goethean Science – Clouds and Colors, M– R, 8AM until Noon. Dance Studio Classroom. Goethe’s Birthday Celebration on the 28th, The reading of Faust I & II, followed by birthday cake (German Chocolate).

History & Philosophy – Lecture Series

Languages – Study at will. Audio in Library & Tea Room. Independent meet-ups at the Tea Room. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Library – Regular Hours 9AM – 5PM. S, 9AM – 2PM. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Newsletter – M-F, 8AM – 11AM. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

News & Radio – Music and Books based on Season and Holidays. August Limited Hours. Call. Broadcast LIVE: Ferragosto Celebration. Best of Peach Radio, August 16th through Labor Day.

Spiritual Wisdom – Check in with Cultural Pagans and Christian Groups. Lecture The Devine Sophia, August 14th 7PM, Lecture Hall. Assumption of the Virgin, August 15th 10:30AM, Chapel and Grotto.

Festivals & Celebrations
During August, all Celebrations & Festivals Participants need to Check in with Club Leaders the day before the Event at 4PM. Pot Luck Dinner at 6PM. Festival Committee is at rest from August 16th through Labor Day.

July/August
The Greco-Roman Theatre – Lecture & Performance. Five Glorious days of classes and play performances organized by The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church as an Introduction to the Ancient Greek and Roman Instruments. The Art of Ancient Greek Dancing, and a Lecture on the History and Structure of the Greco-Roman Plays and Theatre by Rev. Christosfero Nikas. The final Lecture will be given on the Last Friday in July or the 1st Friday in August, 7PM. Theatre In-the Round.

The Greco-Roman Theatre – Performance of a Greco-Roman Play [TBA]. — The Tragedy and The Comedy. Saturday 7PM, Sunday 4PM. Theatre In-the Round.

August
Family Day – 1st Day of August is Family Day. Pot Luck Lunch – Noon. Enjoy the high summer day with a game of softball, throw the frisbee around with friends, run through the sprinkler, play in the sandbox and on the swings, settle in with a round of croquette, bocci ball, badminton, horseshoes, kubb, take a stroll in the woods or spread a blanket and take a nap under the trees. All residents, Members, and their family and friends are welcomed.

Father and Son Camping Trip – North Woods – August 5th through the 15th.

The Assumption of the Virgin – August 15th,10: 30 AM – 1:PM. Chapel, Garden, and Grotto – Holy Day of The Assumption, Mother Mary ascends into heaven during the pinnacle of nature. First Harvest.

Ferragosto, August 15th – Celebration of the Father of Rome, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus. His entrance into heaven and the becoming of a deity. Picnic starts at 2PM. Palio dell’Assunta, 4PM. Lecture 6PM. Italian Concert, Roman Circus, Fireworks and a visit from God Augustus himself. 7PM – 9:30.

Vacation! — August 15th through Labor Day.

The Reading of Faust I & II – Goethe’s Birthday, August 24th through 28th – Salon.

History & Philosophy Lectures
Some areas are at rest from August 15th through Labor Day.
Friday, 12th, 7PM Week 1 – Romulus and Remus, The Etruscans, Lucretia, S.P.Q.R., The Triumvirate – Lecture Hall.

Saturday, 13th, 7PM Week 2 – Julius and Augustus Caesar, Emperors of the World: A biography – Lecture Hall.

Sunday, 14th, 7PM Week 3 – Rome’s Caesars and the Decline, Marcus Aurelius, Meditations – Lecture Hall.

September Friday, 9th, 7PM – The Fall of Rome, Constantine and Christianity, Theodosius, Julian the Apostate Last Roman Emperor. Lecture Hall.

The Devine Sophia – Who is she? August 14th, 7PM. Chapel.

Ferragosto –  Celebration & History. August 15th. 6PM. Lecture Hall.

Goethe – Faust I & II. Birthday Celebration. August 24th through 28th. Salon.

Sports and Movement
At rest from August 15th through Labor Day, unless otherwise specified.
All sports in these areas are not in secession unless participating during Roman Circus.

Roman Circus Rehearsals – Saturday Afternoons, 3PM – 5PM (Ages 12 and up).

Dance Studio – The gym is open to all performers at various times. See Schedule.

Various Independent Sports and Movement Groups – Check Schedule. No Sports in this area during Festival Times.

At Will Field Sports – Tennis, badminton, softball, hiking, camping, fishing, biking. Summer equipment is available between 8AM and 6PM, M-D.

Father and Sons – Camping Trip.

Softball – June through Labor Day,
Tuesday, 4PM (Age 12 through 16).
Thursday, 4PM (Mixed Ages & picnic).
Thursday, 7PM Men’s Softball. Field & Gym.

Sun Walkers – Independent Group, Daily, 15 min before Sun Rise, meet at the Chapel Door.

Yoga – Dance Studio Independent Group, M-F 8AM – 9AM.

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