Youth Etiquette Classes 2023

 I’m pleased to announce I will be resuming youth etiquette classes at the Graber Olive House at the end of January. We’re excited for the new 2 hour classes that will cover everything your student needs to know to attain social self-confidence. See below for details!

New Youth Etiquette Classes for March!

Immortalizing Betty Graber's Childhood

Bringing Betty Graber's childhood and pets to life in a new book.

 One year ago today, we laid my mother-in-law to rest. Betty Graber was a formidable woman. To say that we always saw eye to eye would be a lie, but there was mutual respect that helped us develop a close relationship over the years.  

One of Betty's Wallflowers, "Violet"

Betty was a lover and patron of the arts. She loved and appreciated great literature, too. She was just at home whether in the great outdoors, or in her own home. And, of course, she also loved the Graber Olive House. 

                                              

Rags was one of the family dogs.

Betty once told me that she thought it would be fun to tell people she had lived to 100. I was disappointed that she didn't get to realize that dream. She made it to 98, just two-years shy of her goal. So it seems only fitting, on this weekend, to announce the upcoming book that Betty inspired.

"Rags" from the upcoming book.

A few weeks before Betty left us, Cliff and I were talking about cats while on one of our visits to her.  I asked Betty if she had any pet cats when growing up.  She then proceeded to tell us about the cats from her childhood. It was a story of her pets that my husband had never heard. On our drive home, I remarked that the pets could be used to help teach valuable, children's etiquette lessons.

Christie Shinn, of HoraTora Studios

With the help of the wonderful illustrator, Christie Shinn, "The Wallflowers and Wildflowers Learn Manners" will soon be published and brings Betty, her family and their pets, back to life at the Martin House in San Dimas of 1922. 

In loving memory of Betty Bowden Graber
1916 - 2014

Look for more on the book, upcoming book readings and book signings, in the coming weeks!

New Etiquette Classes in So. California

Etiquette Classes in the Inland Empire Start September 20th!

The RSVP Institute of Etiquette continues to offer ongoing, coed etiquette classes, at the historic Graber Olive House in Ontario, with new classes starting September 20th!
Every student is encouraged to develop the social skills vitally needed for smooth sailing throughout life.

The youth classes for ages 6 to 16, will be held every Sunday afternoon, 
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

Teen and kid approved foods are served to help with utensil manners!

The $75.00 per student fee, includes foods to practice dining skills with and all necessary learning materials! Now in our 26th year, we are always adding new  subjects and foods to practice dining skills  that are taught. 

Each student receives weekly session handouts in order to practice the lessons they are taught in our classes, when they are at home and at school. 

Role modeling, games and foods all help to practice the skills and lessons taught

The three, 2-hour session, courses cover: 

• Basic Social Graces 
• Introductions and Greetings
• Dining Skills
• Table Manners  
• Manners for Home and Abroad
• Cultural Diversity
• Respect for Others, 
• Deflecting Peer Pressure
• Responding to RSVPs
• Notes of Thanks
• Social Media Manners
• Digital Manners
• Making Eye Contact 
• Developing Great Posture
• Good Grooming 

We love getting thanked by our students!

The Graber Olive House is located at 

315 East Fourth Street, Ontario, CA 91764

909 983-1761

Questions? Contact Maura J. Graber at

rsvpinstitute@gmail.com for a registration form, 

or call The RSVP Institute of Etiquette 

at 

800-891-RSVP or 909 923-5650

Payments by Check, Cash or PayPal are accepted

Maura J. Graber – Teaching etiquette since 1990

The RSVP Institute of Etiquette 2012 Co-Ed, Sunday Youth Classes in Etiquette at Historic Graber Olive House in Ontario

Points for prizes are earned by lessons learned...

Sharing a laugh about bad telephone manners...

Working on dining skills...

  The RSVP Institute of Etiquette is pleased to now offer 2012 coed, Sunday youth classes in etiquette, manners & social skills, at the historic Graber Olive House in Ontario, beginning February 5th. The six one & a half hour classes, are $85.00 per student.  The fee covers all 9 hours of instruction, foods & handouts. Returning students are eligible for a discount!   

Youth Classes from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.


The six 1 & 1/2 hour classes will focus on:
• Key Skills~ Basic Social Graces, incl. Introductions & Phone Manners
 
• Dining Skills and Table Manners (w/foods to practice dining skills) 
 
• Manners for Home & Abroad: Cultural Diversity & Respect for Others

• Deflecting Peer Pressure, Tech Etiquette, “Thank you" notes & RSVPs

• Tricks to developing great posture & grooming habits, & other tools that open doors, build friendships, make parents and teachers smile!
Instructors: Maura Graber and
                                 Demita Usher
Call RSVP Institute: 909 923-5650  
Outside 909 Area Code: 800 891-RSVP
Graber Olive House: 909-983-1761 
Email: mannersclass@gmail.com

Method of Payments accepted-Visa/MC/AX /Paypal  
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