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This year is especially meaningful. As the Jacques Pépin Foundation concludes the 90 for 90 birthday celebration honoring the extraordinary Jacques Pépin, we invite you to join us in supporting two organizations that carry forward his enduring legacy.

Give yourself the gift of an evening of creativity in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting crepe paper into colorful amaryllis—those dramatic, show-stopping blooms that define winter elegance. Under Loving Paperwhites' owner Debra Wood's expert guidance, you'll master the delicate techniques of cutting, shaping, and assembling crepe paper into lifelike petals. By evening's end, you will have created an amaryllis bouquet that's yours to keep, display, and admire long after fresh flowers would have faded.

Join Stonington’s beloved chefs Jess Spivey and Jorge Baldiviezo, owners of Stonington’s celebrated Meryl+Masa Sourdough Bakery and Latin Eatery, in their new kitchen for a hands-on baking class that showcases the incredible versatility of autumn's favorite fruit. Discover how to turn new-crop apples into both elegant desserts and sophisticated savory creations. All experience levels welcome!