Genealogy Workshop

"Finding Your Italian Roots"

In ever increasing numbers, Americans of Italian descent are becoming interested in tracing their families back to Italy and visiting their ancestral villages. Fewer people, however, know how to begin and how to obtain information from Italy in Italian.   

If you are reluctant to research Italian family records because you think you cannot read and write Italian and, thus, you will not able to understand the informational content of your family’s records should you locate them, this workshop is for you. It will help you get the minimal Italian language capability needed.

If you plan to conduct your genealogical research in Italian records by traveling to Italy and by corresponding with Italian repositories, this workshop will provide a glossary of Italian genealogical terms, Italian letter-writing guide, sample letters, data extract and research forms as well as online research aids, centers, journals, books and guides.  

To make the most of your Italian journey, it is also essential that you prepare before and after it by using genealogical research organizations available in the USA. To that extent, a speaker from POINT-Sacramento will discuss membership, services and support.    

Italian Instructor and Geneologist: 

Maria Teresa Pizzicari, M.P.H.

Saturday, January 15^th, 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m.  Fee: $40.00 includes materials and refreshments 

 History of Italy

With Italian Instructor and Geneologist: Maria Teresa Pizzicari, M.P.H

  Brief synapse of the History of Italy with particular emphasis on the historical periods known as The Renaissance with Italian explorers Cristoforo Colombo and Amerigo Vespucci, Il Risorgimento, World War I, Fascism and World War II because of their contribution to the naming of America and the Italian emigration phenomena to its lands.  

Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 1:00pm to 1:45pm. In the Murer House Learning Center.

Book Presentation: "The Journey of the Italians in America"

With Author and Immigration History Instructor: Vincenza Scarpaci, PhD

  Vincenza Scarpaci will describe some of the ways Italians immigrants and their children have contributed to the many aspects of American society from the production and distribution of fresh produce to the design and embellishment of state capitols, churches and mayor buildings across the United States. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author after her presentation

Contact Vincenza at her WEBSITE or EMAIL.

Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. In the Murer House Learning Center.

Admission: $5.00 for both presentations. Refreshments included.

German for Travel and Business

Get ready for your next vacation in Europe or be prepared for European business encounters by enrolling in a German course that focuses on travel and business situations. German is an important language to know if you are traveling to Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Eastern Europe. Did you know that German is the international language of communication in Eastern Europe? Countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Turkey use German for international business. 

This 10-week beginner level course is designed to teach German language skills in a theme-based context. Every week, there will be a topic dealing with travel and/or business situations.

Learn German in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, using the communicative method. The instructor is an experienced business language trainer and college professor who lived in Germany for over 20 years.

New course starts on Friday, January 29, 2010.

Lessons are from 5:00-6:30 pm.

Cost: 10 lessons for $145

Book fee: $20

To sign up call 916-990-3654 or e-mail info@rosebe.com

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Accent reduction and pronunciation course for non-native English speakers

Are you tired of having to repeat yourself over and over again to make yourself understood? A heavy accent and awkward speech patterns can make it difficult for people to understand you.

Avoid embarrassing situations due to miscommunication. Make sure people understand you the first time around by taking this accent reduction course.

Learn to communicate clearly using this highly effective and proven method of American English pronunciation.

This course is designed to improve speaking and listening skills to help non-native English speakers communicate more effectively.

Learn English pronunciation in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The instructor is an experienced business language trainer and ESL college professor.

New course starts on Friday, January 29, 2010.

Lessons are from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Cost: 10 lessons for $145

Materials fee: $20

To sign up call 916-990-3654 or e-mail info@rosebe.com