Laura Vieceli Brooks January 12, 2007

      I am a native of Chicago, and currently live in Fairfax, Virginia. After living in rural North Carolina for the last 15 years, I was thirsting to learn more about Italian food, drink, and culture, and soon visited Baltimore's Little Italy several times. Not having my family around, and as I missed having my Nonna to teach me about Italian food and drink, I jumped at the chance at learning home made wine tasting and amaretto.

      I look forward to taking more classes from such friendly, kind, and loving people who made me feel like I was part of their family. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!

Brian Costantini November 27, 2006

      "I have been fortunate to attend a number of Italian lessons at the 'Rev. Oreste Pandola Adult Learning Center'. Learning the beautiful, musical language of my ancestors has been a happy challenge, one I look forward to each week. I wish it could be year 'round.

     The big surprise to me was not the fun of learning but the unexpected pleasure of getting to interact with and know so many wonderful people in class and throughout the Center. Those who teach for, work for, and take classes at the 'Pandola Center' are filled with a joy of living that I find infectious!

     Special thanks to Sister Joan, a truly special human being whose life is as fascinating as it is important, for preparing me with such great humor to move on seamlessly to Peter Rutelli's class."

     Mille grazie!

Dr. Robert Anderson Fall 2005

      This is an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to learn not only Italian language, but also about Italian culture, recreation, cooking, and other subjects. There are classes at all levels, combining the warmth and informality of a family gathering with the excellent teaching (e.g. most if not all language teachers are native Italian speakers).

Costanza Collins July 22, 2005

     I have been studying Italian at Rev. Oreste Pandola Learnming Center for about four years. I have learned the structure of the Italian language, and I have also learned about the Italian culture. The teachers are Italian and are very knowledgeable about the language and culture. They are patient and make learning fun.

      I have also learned a Baltimore Folk art, screen painting. I have painted screens for family, friends, and myself.

      The Rev. Oreste Pandla Learning Center offers an adventure in learning.

      As a bonus, I have made many friends.

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