01 May 2024
TORRE: LIFE IN THE CONTRADA | May 2024
Wednesday 1st 5.30pm: Snack/dinner in the Elephant Society with snails, cold cuts, cheeses and pods.
Friday 3 6.00 pm: The Mutual Aid Commission organizes a meeting with the Tuscany Foundation for the prevention of usury in the museum premises. At the end it will be offered to
participants a small aperitif.
Saturday 4 8.30 am onwards: On the occasion of the first morning opening of the Società Elefante bar, breakfast with pancakes. From 11.00 to 12.30 aperitif on the terrace with appetizers.
4.00pm-5.00pm: Gruppo Piccoli organizes the sewing course for girls. References Aldo Tani (340 2229869) and Cecilia Gessani (349 4949304).
5.30 pm: The Piccoli Group continues rehearsing for the choir evening in the Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa.
6.00 pm: The Youth Group meets the bursar’s office of the Contrada. Followed by a self-managed dinner for the Youth Group and the Bursar’s office.
Sunday 5th 9.30am: Monthly Holy Mass in the Oratory of the Contrada.
Tuesday 7 5.30 pm: The Mutual Aid Commission, in collaboration with the Blood Donors Group, organizes a free audiological screening, introduced by Dr. Elisa
Gaudini, Torraiola and ENT doctor who will talk about the prevention and treatment of ear diseases. The screening will also continue during and after the dinner. To contact
Giulio Monciatti (393 2963387)
8.30 pm: Cenino. Book with the appropriate App or via WhatsApp to Simone Signorini (348 3410383) and Chiara Savelli (389 7862694).
Wednesday 8th 7.00 pm: Foosball Tournament in Society.
Thursday 9th 4.00 pm: The Mutual Aid Commission organizes participation, reserved for the Contradaioli of the Torre, in the theatrical show “Santospiritosvò” at the Casa
district of Siena. There may be a maximum of 18 spectators – due to organizational needs of the prison – and registration will be based on the date and time of
receipt of the email which must be sent to Eleonora Scricciolo ([email protected]). For clarifications, Eleonora Scricciolo (333 5282862).
7.00 pm: Foosball Tournament in Society.
Saturday 11th 11.00 am: The I Battilana Cultural Club organizes a visit to the Winter Museum of Contemporary Art of the Contrada della Lupa. Dedicated email will follow. Appointment at
10.30am at the Fountain. The visit will be led by Eugenia Vanni. For reservations call or write to Francesco Monciatti (333 3350909).
5.30 pm: The Piccoli Group continues rehearsing for the choir evening in the Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa.
In the afternoon: the Youth Group participates in the “Barbicortone” exhibition in the Nobile Contrada del Bruco. To participate, please contact Silvia Galgani (339 1217287).
Sunday 12th Trip of the Women’s Group to Livorno.
Fishing competition at Acqua Borra followed by a barbecue lunch open to all, even non-fishermen. To register, sign up on the Society sign or call Giacomo Secciani
(349 5604761)
Monday 13th 9.00 pm: The Blood Donors Group organizes the BLSD retraining course with Dr. in the premises of the Elephant Society. Montomoli for all those who have done the first
course two years ago. Interested parties will be contacted directly.
Tuesday 14 6.00 pm: The Mutual Aid Commission organizes a meeting/workshop entitled “Doing and doing good for yourself” in the premises of the Contrada. Crochet wellness: Aperitif with
crochet therapy”. The appointment is the first of four meetings and includes the presentation of the therapeutic value of crochet as a non-pharmacological therapy for
management and prevention of anxiety. Followed by an aperitif. The meeting is open to everyone, men and women, experts or beginners. It is recommended to bring a crochet hook size 3.5 or 4.5 and
a colored acrylic of the same size. Please confirm your presence by sending an email to [email protected] or via text message or whatsapp to Marcella Pitzalis
at number 339 1202029 indicating the beginner or expert level. Dedicated email will follow.
8.30 pm: Cenino. Book with the appropriate App or via WhatsApp to Simone Signorini (348 3410383) and Chiara Savelli (389 7862694). During the dinner, screening of
video/short produced by the Youth Group for the Barbicortone short film festival and award ceremony for the winners of the Siena-Montalcino Independence March and others
individual athletes.
Friday 17th The Mutual Aid Commission reminds you that today is the deadline for registrations for girls and boys from the Contrada at Campi Solari on 17-21 June
2024.
8.30 pm: In collaboration with the Mera Dil odv Association, Indian Charity Dinner (on request you can also have an Italian menu). Booking via app or
contact Bianca Landozzi (338 7661205). The proceeds will be used for educational projects in schools.
Saturday 18th 4.00pm-5.00pm: Gruppo Piccoli organizes the sewing course for girls. References Aldo Tani (340 2229869) and Cecilia Gessani (349 4949304).
5.30 pm: The Piccoli Group continues rehearsing for the choir evening in the Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa.
Sunday 19th 10.30am-1.00pm: Monthly opening of the Museum. For information contact Laura Brocchi at the following number: 324 8164589.
11.00 am onwards: The Piccoli Group organizes a “braciata” in Geggiano open to all. Dedicated email will follow. Reference Aldo Tani (340 2229869) and Cecilia Gessani (349
4949304).
Wednesday 21st 8.30pm: Cenino. Book with the appropriate App or via WhatsApp to Simone Signorini (348 3410383) and Chiara Savelli (389 7862694).
9.30 pm: The Piccoli Group sells passes for the terrace of the trials of the July and August Palios.
Thursday 23rd 8.00 pm: Burraco in Society open to all organized by the Women’s Group with buffet. For reservations call Carlotta Chellini (346 6916445).
Friday 24th 7.40am: Group donation at the Blood Transfusion Centre. For an appointment contact Stefano Mancini (335 456835).
Saturday 25th 5.30pm: The Piccoli Group continues rehearsing for the choir evening in the Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa.
8.00 pm: The Piccoli Group organizes the pizza in via Salicotto open to all. Dedicated email will follow. Book with the appropriate App or via Whatsapp at Aldo Tani (340
2229869) and Cecilia Gessani (349 4949304).
Sunday 26th 1.00pm: Lunch for Over 70s in Society. Dedicated email will follow.
1.00 pm: Lunch of the draw in via Salicotto.
Tuesday 28th 8.30pm: Cenino. Book with the appropriate App or via WhatsApp to Simone Signorini (348 3410383) and Chiara Savelli (389 7862694).
The courses for Alfieri and Drummers will be held every Monday and Thursday from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
For information contact Chief Drummer Timoteo Redditi 3490762456 or Chief Standard Bearer Paolo Pennino 3890391068
For the entire month of May 2024 the Elephant Society will be open every Saturday and Sunday morning starting from 8.30 am for breakfast
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