La Cucina di Suor Gabriella - Italian Cooking Classes
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI, 49331
La Cucina di Suor Gabriella – Sister’s Kitchen
Learn how to bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen by enrolling in La Cucina di Suor Gabriella, our Italian Cooking Classes. The classes will run 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays Nov. 11-25 at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. Executive Director Sister Gabriella Pettirossi, FSE, born and raised in Assisi, Italy, will teach and share her secrets to making authentic Italian cuisine.
Participants can sign up for one, a few or all the classes. Each class can have up to eight participants and costs $75 per person. Sign up online or by calling 616.897.7842.
Class Schedule

Nov. 11 – CLASS IS FULL Primi Piatti: Fresh pasta dishes with homemade pasta.
Nov. 18 – CLASS IS FULL Piatti Forti: Traditional Italian meat entrées.
Nov. 25 – CLASS IS FULL Pasticceria: Classic Italian desserts.

Homemade Sweet Bread Sale - Nov 14-15
2025-11-14 09:00 - 2025-11-15 12:00
Indulge in cinnamon rolls, orange rolls and pecan pull-apart bread made by the sisters this weekend.
These first-come, first-served treats will be available for purchase at the Center in Lowell, 11650 Downes St. NE:

Friday, Nov. 14 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 – 9 a.m.-noon

Each package of treats will cost $20. The cinnamon rolls and orange rolls will have around 8-10 rolls per package. Cash and credit cards accepted.
All purchases will benefit our counseling, music therapy, land experiences and other programs.

Breads from the Franciscan traditions: Christmas Edition-CLASS IS FULL
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00
The Christmas season is around the corner, and soon you’ll be planning your holiday meals. Add a special touch to your Christmas celebration by learning how to make Christmas cinnamon rolls and sweet orange pull apart bread, in honor of the feast of St. Nicholas.
The class is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. The breadmaking class can have up to 10 participants and costs $100 per person. Sign up online or by calling 616.897.7842.
Instructor
Sister Mary Paul Moller will be teaching the class. She will bring her years of baking experience to help each participant master these festive treats.
