Vol.1, gennaio, 2010

Buon anno a tutti e bentornati a Forum Italiano! Speriamo che 2010 ci poterá tanta felicitá e salute

Important information on
"La Mia Umbria" tour

Grazie for all the overwhelming interest in participating in "La Mia Umbria" 2010 tour. This year will be the fourth tour organised by Forum italiano and it's reassuring to see many repeats from past tours eager to reconnect with Umbria.

In response to this overwhelming expression of interest in the tour, forum italiano will hold an information evening on Wednesday 27th January from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, at 3/305 Bay Street, Brighton. We require an RSVP from you to confirm your attendance at the information evening.

Tour cost is $7,300.00 (This does not include your flight-ticket, activities before and after the tour begins and ends) A non-refundable deposit of $1,100.00 is required by Wednesday 3rd Febuary (balance due on or before 1st July) in order to secure your place on the tour. Should you require any assistance regarding flights or booking accommodation before and after the tour, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Bowen-Day a Eurovillas. She will be joining "La Mia Umbria" tour this year for the second time and she will be available during the information evening to assist you with any concerns or enquiries. Patricia Bowen-Day patricia@eurovillas.com.au
Tel: (61 3) 9593 2170
Please email Antonella ralder@optusnet.com.au
Or Yvonne yvonneanderl@optusnet.com.au to confirmation attendance at the information evening on Wednesday 27th January.
DATES:  All classes begin on Monday 1st February

• Term 1:Monday 1st February - Saturday 10th April
• Term 2:Monday 19th April - Saturday 26th June
• Term 3:Monday 12th July - Saturday 18th September
• Term 4:Monday 4th October - Saturday 11th December
• Children's Classes begin term 1 Monday 1st and Saturday 6th and end March 29th.
• FEES: Please not that there is an increase in fees this year which is due to an increase in costs. The new fees are as follows:

Adults classes
$300.00 per term: 10 x 2 hours $35.00 per individual sessions

Children's Saturday and Monday classes
$195.00 per term; approx. 10 lessons x 1.5 hours; $22.00 per session.

Thursday VCE: $250:00 per term: 10 x 1.5 lessons. $35.00 per session.

Tuesday "Divertiamoci con l'italiano": $250.00 per term: 10 x 1.5 lessons. $35.00 per session.

Payment policy:

• Payment must be made within the first week of commencement of term.
• Payment may be made by cheque, internet bank transfer or cash.

Congratulations once again to our wonderful VCE students: Scores ranged between 35 - 45: This was due to their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment.

Forum Italiano is delighted to present an authentic experience of language, culture and gastronomy in the company of Antonella to discover and connect with her region and its people.

13 days of pure indulgence exploring Umbria from the north to the south:  Città di Castello; Sansepolcro (Tuscany), Citerna; Gubbio, Perugia; Castelluccio; Norcia; Trevi; Spoleto; Bevagna;  Montefalco; Eggi & Casigliano (il mio paese)

Featuring:
Italian lessons in the Rustic and private setting of "Le Burgne" situated in the scenic Umbrian hills on the border with Tuscany with daily excursions and activities to savour the real Umbria and practice with the locals.
Followed by 7 days in the picturesque Spoleto valley staying in Villa della Genga, to indulge and discover the "umbri", the vibrancy and the history of the southern Umbrian region.

From $7,300

Inclusions are:

• 13 nights  accommodation 
  (7 nights twin share and 6 nights single room)
• 13 breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 13 dinners
• All transfers  by air-con coach   (not including Friday the 10th of September)
• Language tuition (30 hours for Beginners; more for Intermediate and Advanced levels).
• 2 cooking classes with local "casalinghe"
• 1 truffle hunt (caccia di tartufi) & cooking demonstration
• Art class with Giampaolo Tomassetti
• Olive oil tasting
• Wine tasting in Montefalco
• Vespa tour with Vespa Club of Città di Castello

Not included:

• Air fare, taxes & insurance
• Entry to museums