The Secret Garden Aperitivo - September 11, 2025

Join us for a late summer aperitivo at Le Serre Barberini, in the elegant seventeenth century gardens of Palazzo Barberini. The beautiful glass serre (greenhouses), designed by architect Francesco Azzurri (1827-1901) and completed during the 19th-century reorganization of the gardens, are now open to the public. They overlook the labyrinth garden, with its curious little cork house and the Egyptian granite stele of Amon-Ra, the sun god, originally found at the temple of Isis in Campo Marzio.

When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00p.m.

Where: Le Serre Barberini, Via delle Quattro Fontane,13

Cost: €27 for members and €32 for non-members; includes 1 drink per person (choice of a cocktail -- Spritz, Hugo, Negroni, gin  & tonic, gin lemon, vodka tonic, vodka lemon or americano -- or a glass of white or red wine, served with cold cuts and cheese, Forno Serpenti artisan bread, vegetable tabbouleh, pizzette, olives, chips, peanuts, pistachio, and pretzels, along with still and sparkling water. Advance, non-refundable payment is required to confirm your place.

Please note: You will be charged individually for any additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP & Proof of Payment: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marina by close of business on 8 Sept.

Island Dream Aperitivo - June 20, 2025

Let's clink glasses and taste the tropics as we imagine ourselves at a Balinese beach bar! This evening there will also be a traditional dance performance.

When: Friday, June 20, 2025

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bali Bar, Via del Mattonato 29 (Trastevere)

Cost: €15 for a glass of prosecco or of red or white wine plus a mixed appetizer plate. No host: you will pay the restaurant directly for the menu plus any extras you order.

RSVP to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle by 18 June, 2025.

CCR Book Club - June 19, 2025

At the June meeting, the CCR Book Club is going to discuss "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Woudent over an early evening aperitivo potluck. The Guardian review says "an outsider shatters the quiet domestic life of a lonely young woman in this thrilling debut set in post Nazi-era Netherlands."

When: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member -- Flaminio area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR. 

Potluck: Please let Lucy know what finger food you'll be bringing.

Further info & RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Lucy. As space is limited, reservation is compulsory.

Summer Garden Reception - May 28, 2025

As the club season approaches the summer, we'll be returning to the beautiful garden of the Official Residence of Canada's Ambassador to the Holy See, Joyce Napier, for a lovely evening reception.

Menu -- waiter service

Cones of fried vegetables

Assorted canapés

Potato, provola cheese and speck bites

Mini meatballs with honey and walnuts

Savoury pastry boats with gratin vegetables 

Vegetarian couscous

Smoked salmon pockets

Assorted brochettes

Fresh fruit skewers

Dessert cups

Prosecco, red and wine wines

Juices, water, tea and coffee

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Where: The Official Residence of Canada's Ambassador to the Holy See, Via di Porta San Sebastiano. Exact address and advice on parking will be sent to confirmed participants.

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Price: €50 for current CCR members, €60 non-members

N.B. This event is open to guests only if accompanied by fully paid and registered CCR members.

Security: Mandatory registration of all participants. Please note that due to security requirements we will need the full name of each person attending at the time of booking. Also, you are required to have photo ID on the evening of the event. Anyone not on the guest list will be denied admission.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle by May 20th, 2025

Barberini Drinks - June 12, 2025

Let’s raise a glass to summer on Cinema Barberini's fashionable rooftop. This multi-level venue will give you a unique perspective on Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini while you sip one of their signature drinks accompanied by sophisticated finger food.

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Where: Terrazza Barberini, Piazza Barberini, 24-25-26.
Cost: No-host, i.e. you will be responsible for your own order. But please confirm your attendance so we save you a spot.

RSVP: by the 9th of June to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marina.

CCR Book Club - May 27, 2025

"Black River" by Nilanjana Roy has been chosen as the CCR Book Club's May book. Both a "riveting murder mystery" and an "elegy for India," this novel touches on issues of politics, class, religion, friendship, grief and revenge.

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Time: 6 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member -- Villa Pamphili area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR. 

Potluck: Please let Lucy know what finger food you'll be bringing.

Further info & RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Lucy. As space is limited, reservation is compulsory.