CCR Book Club - March 22, 2026

The March novel pick is going to be "Bear" by the late Marian Engel. The Canadian Encyclopedia calls this 1976 book "the most controversial novel ever written in Canada."

When: Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026

Time: 1 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member. 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.

Divine Wine Outing in Nettuno - April 11, 2026

Feel like a springtime vineyard tour and winery lunch conveniently reached by train from Rome? We're heading to Casa della Divina Providenza in Nettuno to learn about their winemaking tradition, discover local food and wine pairings, meet the winery’s enologist, and enjoy a sumptuous lunch matching the winery's vintages with each serving.

The Casa Divina Provvidenza estate was established in 1821 as a Vatican holding before being acquired by the Cosmi family, who have, for three generations now, focused on the rediscovery of indigenous Lazio region grape varieties.

Lunch menu & wine pairings

Appetizers

Local coldcuts and spiced cheeses paired with the winery's fruit jams

Tomato and pecorino cheese balls

Fried pizza with confit tomato

served with Spumante Maredivino Rosé di Cesanese

Primo

Fresh strozzapreti pasta with sausage and crunchy zucchini on a bed of Parmigiano cream

served with Bianco Cacchione Nettuno DOP

Main Course

Pork filet with red Cesanese wine reduction

Rosemary potatoes

served with Rosso Cesanese

Dessert

Homemade ciambelline (ring cookies) made with red wine

served with Passito Dositheo sweet wine

N.B. A vegetarian option is available!

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Meeting Place & Timing: Termini train station in front of platform 12 (inside the gates) at 9:15. Purchase tickets in advance €7.20 return. Train to Nettuno leaves at 9:42. Transportation from Nettuno train station to the vineyard (3 km) included in tour price.

Where: Azienda Agricola Casa Divina Provvidenza, Via Santa Maria 3, Nettuno (RM) 

Cost: €50 for CCR members, €60 non-members. Cost includes local transportation, wine tasting, tour and lunch. Advance payment required.

RSVP & PoP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle by April 6th.

Special Visit: FAO MuNe - April 23, 2026

Thanks to CCR member Simona Vani, we will have a special private tour of the FAO MuNe (Food and Agriculture Museum & Network), the organization's new visitor centre/museum, inaugurated for its 80th anniversary. This educational space aims to raise awareness of FAO’s mandate and its work around the world through cultural diplomacy, and it includes a vast collection of artworks, rare books, farming tools, carefully crafted textiles and garments, and much more. The art collection has a piece from Canada obtained through the Québec Delegation.

Participants will need to provide ID when registering.

 

When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Time & Place: 3:15 p.m. outside FAO main entrance
Where: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome (Metro Line B stop: Circo Massimo) 
Cost: Free. 

Note: non-members may only participate if accompanying a CCR member. A maximum of 10 guests can be taken on this private tour, so please book your spot early.

RSVP with ID: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle by April 20th. Your ID info is required when registering and you must bring it on the day of the visit.

Guided Tour of Cinecittà - March 14, 2026

Fancy taking a stroll down the streets of Ancient Rome, without hordes of tourists, e-bikes, scooters and street vendors selling bottles of frozen water and umbrellas? Join us for a guided tour in English of the Cinecittà set of the series "Rome" and imagine yourself in the presence of Julius Caesar and the Roman citizens of the past! This 90-minute walking tour will also take us to the newly inaugurated area called "Felliniana -- Ferretti Dreams Fellini" displaying an extraordinary collection of movie costumes.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 11:15

Meeting Place: At the bar inside Cinecittà

Where: Via Tuscolana 1055 (Metro Line A) 

Cost: €13 for CCR members, €15 non-members. A maximum of 15 guests can be taken on this private tour, so please book your spot early. Advance payment required.

RSVP & PoP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marina.

French Apéro - February 13, 2026

This time our aperitivo get-together will be a French apéro! We're meeting at VaSano, the shop and eatery specialized in French food and wine delights.

We've arranged a "formula" to have a selection of cheeses, coldcuts and foie gras, accompanied by one glass of wine per person.

When: Friday, 13 Feb., 2026.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: VaSano, Via Po 66 (near intersection with Via Salaria)

Cost: In advance €20 for CCR members, €23 for non-members. Separate charge on site (no host) for any additional glasses of wine or other orders. 

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marina.

NB: Book early, as space is limited. Payment required by Feb. 11th.

Cookbook Presentation & Aperitivo - February 25, 2026

Exclusively for CCR members, Neapolitan chef and creator of Daniela's Cooking School in Rome, Daniela del Balzo, will present her new cookbook in English and tell us about her family history. “My Napoli” features 60 authentic recipes, some personal and some handed down from her mother and grandmother. Her book is like a heartfelt love letter to the vibrant, colourful and aroma-filled home cooking of the southern city, and her presentation will include the essential pantry staples and tools that anchor her cuisine.

A welcome glass of Prosecco and samplings of Neapolitan street food appetizers will be offered during the event.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Aventino area. The exact address will be sent to confirmed participants.

Cost: €10 payable in advance by Feb. 23rd. Current CCR members only.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.