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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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Roma
Rome was established on April 21st, 753BC (2775). Originally, the city was founded by Romulus and Remus, twin orphan brothers, set adrift on the river, landing in the reeds and saved by a she-wolf. In these reeds, and on the seven surrounding hills, is where Rome Empire was rooted.
Romulus and Remus – 1000 years before the founding of Rome came the children of Mars. At birth, the twins were condemned to death, snatched from their mother, the vestal virgin Rhea Silvi. Her uncle, King Amulius, had a slave take the twins to the River Tiber to be drowned. However, the slave placed the children in a basket and set it upon the river instead. The river, guided by Neptunus, was kind to the children and safely guided the basket to a patch of reeds under the shade of a fig tree. There they were met by a she-wolf and a woodpecker. The wolf suckled the children as if they were her own, and the woodpecker nurtured them with foods from the trees. They were later discovered by the Shepherd named Faustulus, who raised and taught them his trade.
The Latins and the idea of family – The Roman familia was a patriarchal nuclear family. This Domus (structure) included a number of extended family members: grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. In ancient times this included both household and freed slaves.
From the Etruscans to Rome.– The question often asked, “Who were the Etruscans?” The answer, “Exactly.” The Etruscans were originally from Tuscany, Rome was a province. We know little about them because the Romans slaughtered them all and destroyed almost every trace of their existence, save a few tombs and foundries. Examples of their still exists, mostly sculpture, is due only because it has been found in other cities and far away lands through trade. We know the station of women in Etrustcan society was almost equal to men, unheard of in the ancient world, and we know they were sexually explicate in their relationships. having sex openly in groups and in public, also shunned in the ancient world. After the slaughter, Rome put an end to this behavior. The Etruscans were quite intelligent and very industrious, almost everything the Romans knew or built they first learned from the Etruscans. Overall, the Etruscans were sharply divided by class and although resented by the Latins this eventually shaped the course of Rome. Extremely brutal games, to the death, were played in homage to heroes or great men. The Romans loved these games, over the course of time many Romans lived for these games, and consumed by this brutality, Rome came of age, through death.
Lucrecia -A virtuous, beautiful and noble Roman woman. Her rape and subsequent death put an end to Roman Kings and set off the Roman Republic.
S.P.Q.R.– Senātus Populusque Rōmānus [The Senate and People of Rome]. The establishment of the First Democracy.
Rome’s Love of the Greeks – Some believed that Rome was nothing more than a copy of Greek Culture, but this is not true. Rome refined what the Greeks had established. They put this to practice on a massive scale, or tried. What they accomplished and later inspired was a further refinement a thousand years later during the Italian Renaissance. Romans loved and admired Greek culture, especially the élite, many of who wished to be Greek. During the time of the Caesars, especially in southern Italy, you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a Roman and a Greek. Most of the Roman élite spoke Greek more than Latin. We witness this later when Christianity sweeps the Empire.
Greco-Roman Gods – The Romans took on the Greek Gods, made them fit with their own or adopted them into their culture milieu. Greek Gods are depicted as perfect and beautiful, the true ideal to strive for as humans. The Roman Gods are not often depicted in a physical form, they are seen through the eye of the mind’s imagination. Greek gods embrace human traits: love, hate, honor, dignity, they are shaped by these traits. Roman Gods are based on objects and actions. The actions of the Greek Gods are individualistic, the individual’s deeds are more influential than the groups. Roman Gods are depicted in a hierarchical structure, a top down group mentality. The afterlife is blurred in Greek mythology, Gods and mortal move fluidly between the two worlds. In the afterlife, Romans lived their lives in order to secure their place in heaven amongst the Gods.
The Caesars – How did the Republic begin? Why did it fail? The Triumvirate. Deaths For Power. The Stoics. The Spark of Christianity.
Tribes
There were a number of tribes in the surrounding area of Rome. These were the main tribes and what would eventually make up the core of the Roman Empire.
Etruscans –
Sabines –
Latins –
All Roads Lead to Rome
Roman Government
Servius Tullius, Birth, Unknown. Death, 579 BC. Servius was the Sixth King of Rome, First Etruscan King. There are no drawing, paintings or descriptions of what he looked like. His birth is sketchy, and nobility in question. However, it is understood that he was a good King, popular, loved and admired. The organizational policies he enacted and developed during his rule allowed Rome to become the Republic it came to be known throughout the world. His reign lasted 44 years. Servius Tullius developed the first census, this allowed him to organized and created a working government. In exchange for services to the city, individual rights were granted based on class, and work provided, including military service. He expanded Rome’s territory, and trade, fought her enemies, developed Rome’s first coin, and built the Temple to Fortunes and Diana. Servius was assassinated by his daughter Tullia and son-in-law Lucius Tarquinius Superbus in order to take the thrown. He was a brutal and decadent overlord and created what can only be called a reign of terror. This conspiracy and murder did not go over well amongst the people, and it all came to a head when the son of King Tarquinius raped the chaste and honored maiden Lucrecia. For her shame, she committed suicide. Upon hearing this the Romans tore the city apart, wiped clean every trace of the Etruscans and their culture. It also ended the reign of all Roman Kings. However, it opened the doors to what Servius Tullius had worked for and perhaps even planed for Rome, the first Republic.
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Census – Initiated by the Etruscan King, Servius Tullius. it is the organized counting of the people. Eventually, the collecting of data based on class and station, needs and wants, service and resources. It is an accounting of everything and everyone available. In exchange for taking part you are given rights, responsibilities and citizenship, you are allowed to participate in the community.
509BC – World’s First Republic, Administered by the Rule Of Law
Speculatores 500BC – Postal System
Consul – This was the highest elected political office of the Roman Republic. Two consuls were elected serving jointly for a one-year. Two were chosen in order to create a check on the power of any individual citizen elected. Both had the power of Veto the decision of the other. In 27BC the office became symbolic, standing as a point of historic heritage, the Consul held little power since the Emperor was given supreme authority.
Legions – Each class dedicated a certain number of people to protect the city.
Republic – Not equal, but representational government. Civic pride.
Plebeian Council – The Public Council. This has somewhat of a complex and convulsed history. Starting out as representation of the tribes, but eventually evolving into the representation of the Citizen of Rome. It dealt with local, legal and religious matters,
Patronage and Politics – Started out with the best of intentions, ended up with one hand washing the other. Rome was never about equality, it is, in many ways, a separation of class, Patronage helped rig elections and kept it in favor of the wealthy. Thus, compromising the ideals of the Republic. The excess, gluttony, and degeneracy Romans first railed against the Etruscan King ended up consuming them as well.
Senate – A Representative from each district, to speak on behalf of the people. Guardians of Roman Traditions. They received no pay, they served for honor, and to share their wealth of experience, and wisdom. Which is why most of the Senate were elders.
Dictatorial Rule – This provision had a 6 month term, and was filled by a worthy man with the desire to serve only in the case of an emergency.
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus – 519BC – He was a Roman patrician, statesman, military leader, a farmer and land owner. He was also Rome’s first dictator. When Rome was attacked by the Aequian Tribe in the east the goal, as dictator, was absolute service and sacrifice. He led the men into battle.16 days later, the threat had been removed. He then quietly gave up his office and went back to his farm.
Roman Statesmen
Publius Valerius Poplicola – Died, 503BC – codified laws.
Scipio – 194BC
Cicero – 106BC – 43BC.
Civil Wars – Empire Building
Gothic Wars – AD 248 – 554
Gaul – 390BC The Sacking of Rome
Stoicism – Strength Honor Dignity
The 7 Habits of Highly Stoicism
Military Discipline – Complete
Brotherhood – Unity
Vestal Virgins = Six, , Duty sacred fire of Vesta (goddess of the heart), vow of chastity, Honors, Death
Weapons – Taken from other tribes and made better
Carthage – Pearl of the Mediterranean, 264BC – 146BC. The sacrificing of newborns is what sparked the ire of Rome. Though some have doubts, and believe the Punic Wars were part of Rome’s hunger for Empire.
God’s sent a ship –
Corvus – A plank extension on a ship, designed to board another ship, making it easy to cross over and fight the enemy as if he were on land.
Aqueducts – 312BC
Denarius – 211BC silver coin
Slave Rebellion – 135BC–132BC
Hannibal v Scipio –
Military Career: Marius, mules – Sulla, military control of the state – Julius, dictator for life.
The Triumvirate
Pompeius – 106BC
Julius – 100BC
Licinius – 115BC
Julius – veni, vidi, vici “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered.”
Rubicon – Civil War, The end of the Triumvirate.
Augustus – 1st Roman Emperor – Res Gestae “I Restored, I Completed, I Built, I Gave.”
Peace at last! Pax Romana
Roman Historians
Sallust – 86BC
Livy – 56BC
Tacitus – AD 56
Romanian AD 69 Last lands acquired by Rome
The End of Rome’s expansion slowed by AD 106. At it’s height, in AD 117, Rome stretched 2.3 million square miles. To be Roman meant unity over individualism. conformity over diversity, uniformity and order. Rome sought to tame nature, build, engineered and provided safe travel. One law, one trade, one coin. All Roads led to Rome.
AD 107 – Catholic Church, first used by Ignatius of Antioch in his Letter to the Smyrnaeans. Origins Greek, katholikos the whole. Its meaning, universal, world-wide, inclusive church.
AD 117 – 138 Hadrian
Barbarians – People without a written language
AD 121 – 180 Marcus Aurelius
AD 165 – 180 Antonine Plague – 2 million deaths.
AD 180 – Commodus – the beginning of the end.
AD 190 – The poor rise up.
AD 218 – Degeneracy Reigns – Elagabalus –
The Proletariat – Are You not entertained? From a handful of games to170 games a year.
The fabric of community begins to fall apart.
AD 200 – The Christians
AD 203 Carthage, torture of the Christians – Perpetua
AD 248 – Millennial Games- Rome celebrates 1000 years, while those at its edges attack from every side.
Nature Attacks – Climate change pushed the Eastern Tribes West into Roman lands. Goths, Slavs, Vandals, Visigoth, Alans, Saxons, Uralians, Franks, Persians, Pushed in and invaded
AD 260 – Humiliations of Emperor Valerian by Persia King – Rome begins to crack.
Military uprising. Taxes rise. Bureaucracy Grows. Speculatores become the first spies.
AD 300 – Internal strife and destruction, military anarchy. From Gold to Iron and Rust.
Civil Wars 30 Emperors
5 Million Christians AD 250 Spiritual Equality, Meetings underground in the catacombs. women served the communion. they refused to serve any other gods. martyrdom salvation charity
AD 303 Diocletian a Roman General now Emperor split the Roman Empire in two, making Mediolanum [Milan], the capital in the West. He formed he Tetrarchy, two rulers in each area. He regarded himself the son of Jupiter, making the citizens kneel and kiss the hem of his robe. He banned Christianity then massacred Christians across the Empire. He raised taxes, froze prices. Once his reforms took hold and Rome felt peace again , he did what no Emperor had ever done before, he retired. Unfortunately, these reforms would not last due to class struggles, and political infighting. What Rome wanted and needed was a dictator.
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AD 272 – 337 Constantine the Great, Roman Emperor AD 306 to 337 – Christianity, Arianism v Homousian. 13th Apostle. He moved the Empire From Rome to the city Byzantium, a city he renamed after himself, Constantinople..
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In Hoc Signo Vinces
Nova Roma –
AD 330 – Martin Of Tours
Byzantium – Romaioi
AD 354 – 430 Augustine of Hippo, Baptized AD 387. The organization of the Roman Latin Catholic Church.
AD 376 The Northern Barbarian uprising.
AD 400 – Christian Civil War
AD 410 Alaric Goth Leader – Alaric I, AD 370 – 410, first king of the Visigoths. AD 395 to 410.
The Sacking of Rome. AD 410 24 August
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Rome Fades, Not Falls – taxes, taxes, taxes and more taxes, this caused migration. Military loyalties divide soldiers and citizens, this causes civil wars, thus killing populations across the Empire, while others flee. Degeneracy always reigns in the decline of civilization, followed by disease and plagues. However, from this degeneracy people look to religions to be lifted up. Vices vs Virtues – With the world crashing down on the Romans many seek refuge from the church. The Roman Church expands.
AD 476 – The last Emperor of Rome released his guards and retired to his villa, His name was Emperor Romulus.
Rome destroyed
September
-The Middle Ages Begins-
Atilla The Hun
First King of Italy –
Between AD 500 and 1100, Rome and it’s northern lands became Fiefdoms and Kingdoms, the northern areas specking mostly Germanic languages. As the Roman Christian Church expanded, by AD 1100 Latin became the uniting language, eventually connecting all the old Roman lands to the north and south.
Belisarius
Persia AD 545 – Sacking of Antioch
AD 541 Bubonic Plague, black plague, [bacterium yersinia pestis] buboes (groin swelling), inflamed lymph nodes infection, can turn into open sores and fill with pus. , pestilence, Alexandria, Dei Educationis [God’s Education]
The Franks
AD 771 The West – Feudalism.
AD 774 Lombardi Conquer Rome, Italy.
Byzantium – Romaioi continues on for another 1000 years. Flag of Byzantium- Romaioi was the Greek Moon symbol for Goddess Artemis, this eventually became the symbol and flag of Islam. Earthquake, Refuge of Strangers, Justinian AD 482-565, Renovatio Imperii, Nika Riots, Hagia Sophia, Silk monopoly vast wealth AD 550, Eastern Gothic War (535–554) Reconquest, No rise of Nobles. Cistern, Chains across the water.
All Equal under the law. No Feudalism, no Dynasty, Emperors were democratically elected.
The East–West Schism – AD 1054 – Greek v Latin. Rome rises again, but not as an Military Empire, but as the seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
AD 10c, Constantinople (Eye of the world). City of Saints and Relics. Varangian (Viking) Guards. Christian Multicultural. Extreme Class Distinction – rich men bullies, poor men thieves. Spices and Exotic Foods from Indonesia, India, and China. Street Performers talents and skills. by the 11c the city housed over 500,000 people. Seljek Turks – AD 1071, Battle of Manzikert.
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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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Greco-Roman Lectures
During July and August, we have visiting speakers who are dedicated and well studied in the areas of Greco-Roman Philosophy, History, Art, Literature, and Ancient Myths. Join them for a series of lectures from our Olympics through the Festival of Ferragosto.
August Topics
The Greco-Roman Theatre – Lecture and Demonstration—Ancient Musical Instruments, Greek Dancing, The Greco-Roman Plays [TBA], Theatre In-the-Round.
Ferragosto Friday – Romulus and Remus, The Etruscans, Lucrecia, S.P.Q.R. Caesar and the Triumvirate, Rome’s Love of the Greeks. Lecture Hall.
Ferragosto Saturday – All Roads Lead To Rome. The Caesars: Julius and Augustus, Emperors Who Conquered the World: A biography. Lecture Hall.
Ferragosto Sunday – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. Rome fades, not falls. Constantine the Great. Film [TBA], Theatre.
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Greco-Roman Theatre
Tale of Romulus and Remus – Puppetry Theatre – narrator – music: reeds, bells.
Death of the Etruscans and The Birth of S.P.Q.R. – Mask Theatre – narrator & dance – music: lyre, bells, drum, the mighty cornu.
The Triumvirate and The Great Alliance – Tragic Play – actors – music: lyre, bells, reeds, horns, drum.
Café – The café will be serving Gazpacho Soup, a Greek Salad with White Italian bread, or Italian bread with anchovies, marinara, five kinds of Italian cheese and fresh oregano. Deserts: Italian Ice, Italian Cookies, Cannoli.
This Event takes place on the last Saturday in July, or 1st Saturday in August. Feel free to bring a picnic.
Show Times:
Show Times:
Puppets Show – 2PM
Masks Theatre – 4PM
Plays – 7PM
All performances take place at the theatre in the wood. In-between times there will be sports games, water fun and hiking. All games stop when the horns blow, they will resume afterward. The skilled craftsmen will offer demonstrations during the odd hours starting at 11AM. Listen for the bells. Strolling musicians will be strolling, and the pagans will be dancing in the woods, singing and reciting poetry to the gods and all the fairy folk.
By Jupiter, if the weather becomes wild, all performances will be in the theatre, skilled crafts in the studios, and plays and sports will be conducted in the gym until Juno arrives, bringing fair weather.
The Captain of the Gate
“Then out spake brave Horatius,
To every man upon this earth
And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers,
And the temples of his Gods.”
-Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome
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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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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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