CCR members and friends already know that a special exhibition of Italian and Canadian artist Sveva Caetani's work is currently underway at Rome's MAXXI museum, and for the November book pick the CCR Book Club has chosen "Little Fortress," written by Laisha Rosnau, who is an award-winning Canadian poet and the executive director of the Caetani Centre in Vernon, British Columbia. The novel tells the story of the family's life when leaving their noble origins in Italy, during the years of isolation in their Vernon home after the death of Sveva's father, and Sveva's artistic rebirth later in life.
This month the meeting format will be an afternoon tea/early aperitivo in order to accommodate a videocall with Laisha, who will be in Vancouver, joining the meeting remotely at 4 p.m.
When: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Time: meeting at 3:30 p.m., starting videocall with the author at 4 p.m.
Where: Private residence of CCR member (Monteverde Vecchio). Exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR.
Potluck: Please let Lucy know what food you'll be bringing.
Further info & RSVP:
canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Lucy. As space is limited, reservation is compulsory.
