Recently added to the catalog are several food-inspired courses in December, all open for registration.

Now in the schedule are two culinary walking tours and a cooking lesson, all with Renee Cohen. Culinary Walking Tour: Multi-Ethnic Cuisine of Astoria (12913) meets Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and will indulge your taste buds with Greek, Middle Eastern, and a variety of Mediterranean treats in this diverse section of Queens.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Cohen returns to Chinatown by popular demand. Culinary Walking Tour: Chinatown (12912) explores Chinatown's history and secret wonders in this amazing neighborhood while you taste your way from one culinary delight to another.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, hone your hosting skills in Holiday Cooking with Renee Cohen (12918), where you will not only enjoy preparing and eating a fabulous meal but come away with a complete holiday menu to replicate for your own guests.

Two of New York's most famous culinary hosts are also on SAS's December bill of fare. First up is Book Discussion: Be Ready When the Luck Happens (2024) by Ina Garten (12920) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with Lori Rotskoff. Discuss the Barefoot Contessa's acclaimed new memoir, an intimate yet entertaining story suited for readers hungry for a seat at her bountiful table.

Just added this week is the latest class from Kate Hearst: Film Discussion: Martha (2024) (12959). Discuss Director R.J. Cutler's complex Netflix documentary about the enduring American icon Martha Stewart, the first female self-made billionaire. Called the “original influencer,” Martha calls herself a “homemaker” and a “modern feminist.” Are these contradictory labels? Watch the movie on your own and convene with fellow students to analyze how this documentary shapes our understanding of Martha Stewart and the revolution she ignited.

Last reminder before Thanksgiving:

If you, your friends, and your family have not already registered, don't miss your chance to gather next month and meet the world's most famous weatherman, Al Roker. He and his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, will be discussing their new family cookbook, Al Roker's Recipes to Live By in conversation with Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, one of the nation’s leading health authorities and a nutrition and healthy lifestyle contributor for NBC’s Today show.

Rejoice in and relate to the Roker family rituals while thumbing through the Roker family recipe box. Roker's amusing anecdotes explain why he writes that "Food is the narrative that has shaped so much of who I am, and it’s the source of my warmest memories."

Please note: Registration includes a copy of the cookbook.

Recipes to Live By: An Evening with Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga in Conversation with Joy Bauer (Course 12819) will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the conveniently located Temple Israel of New Rochelle at 1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, with ample parking.

Week of November 24, 2024

No new classes begin this week. Please check our website if you are unsure whether your specific classes already in progress are scheduled to meet.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving. Have a happy turkey day!

Week of December 1, 2024

Art Appreciation

• Harlem Renaissance and Beyond: Resistance and Looking to the Future, Romare Bearden (12671)

Arts & Crafts

• Painting Wet into Wet (Mondays: 12931; Tuesdays: 12911)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Origami Gift Boxes (Tuesday evening: 12883; Thursday morning: 12882)

Games

• Canasta Strategies: Aces, Sevens, and Special Hands (12956)* RECENTLY ADDED

History and Culture

• Holiday Traditions in New York City (12715)

Literature, Film, Theater, and Television

• Book Discussion: Ivan Goncharov's Oblomov (1859), a Superfluous Man (12777)
• Book Discussion: Long Island Compromise (2024) by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (Thursday morning, in person: 12810; Thursday afternoon, online: 12811)

Walking Tours

• Walking Tour: Mondays at the Met, the Story of Clay (12743)
• Culinary Walking Tour: Multi-Ethnic Cuisine of Astoria (12913)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Walking Tour: Franz Kafka at the Morgan Library and Museum (12746)

Week of December 8, 2024

Special Events

• Recipes to Live By: An Evening with Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga in Conversation with Joy Bauer (12819)

Art Appreciation

• Harlem Renaissance and Beyond: Jacob Lawrence, Norman Lewis, and Alma Thomas (12672)

Food and Beverage

• Holiday Cooking with Renee Cohen (12918)* RECENTLY ADDED

Literature, Film, Theater, and Television

• Book Discussion: Be Ready When the Luck Happens (2024) by Ina Garten (12920)* RECENTLY ADDED
• Film Discussion: Martha (2024) (12959)* JUST ADDED

Walking Tours

• Walking Tour: Elizabeth Catlett at the Brooklyn Museum (12734)
• Culinary Walking Tour: Chinatown (12912)* RECENTLY ADDED

All upcoming classes are listed in the Printer-Friendly, Interactive Version of our Fall/Winter 2024-25 Catalog. New classes are added in real time.

Class times are for the Eastern Time Zone. Please check regularly for additional options to keep you engaged and learning, whether from the comforts of home or through our expansive number of in-person options.