CCR Aperitivo for BRA Day - October 15, 2014

Serious Fun for a Serious Cause

That’s the way we like it at the Canadian Club of Rome! Yes, we love to have fun, but we also love to support worthy causes. Once again we’ll be combining the two as we gather for BRA Day on October 15th.

“Bra?!” you may exclaim. Yes, that stands for Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, a worldwide day to raise awareness of breast cancer and recovery. Started by Toronto doctor Mitch Brown, BRA Day has been adopted in Italy by ANDOS (Associazione Nazionale Donne Operate al Seno), CCR’s charity of choice last season. Our get-together will be an opportunity to officially present the charity with the funds our members have raised.

So, let’s get together for a great aperitivo at the stylish Officina Settembrini and expect to have A LOT of fun! CCR Member and hair stylist extraordinaire Rick Breco will be our Master of Ceremonies as we meet two speakers discussing their experiences, in between games, drinks and laughs. This event will be our English-language contribution to the Italian-language events organized earlier in the day by ANDOS for BRA Day Italy.

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Officina  Settembrini, Via Giuseppe Avezzana 19/21 (Piazza Mazzini area)

Cost: €10 euro for CCR members, €15 for guests

RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com by Oct. 14, 2014

CCR President Diana with BRA doctors Mitch Brown, Roy Devita, Jose Luis Martin del Yerro and Stefano Pompei

CCR Body, Mind & Soul Series: the Limo Charity Event - April 9, 2014

Here's another fantastic opportunity to party for CHARITY in the second part of CCR's Body, Mind and Soul series!

Get out your onesies, your baby dolls, your flannels, your house coats, your Chanel No. 5 and come on out to THE PROGRESSIVE PAJAMA PARTY. 

What's a progressive party? It means you'll be moving around the city in a stretch limousine and stopping in various iconic locations in Rome for photos, snacks and drinks, and enjoying fun and games on board the limo in between! 

And, as you may have guessed, our theme is a Glamour Pajama Party!

CCR IS PROUD to hold this event for you and Andos! Proceeds will go to our charity for this year. 

When: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 

Where: starting point is Piazza del Colosseo -- further details sent with RSVP
Time: meeting at 7 p.m. and leaving promptly at 7:30 p.m.! Cruising until 9:30 p.m.

Cost: €30 Members, €40 Non-members. You are financially responsible for your reservation.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com

FREE YOUR SOULS and come on out!

CCR Body, Mind and Soul Series… Putting Your Best Face Forward for ANDOS - March 28, 2014

Dear Members and Friends,

Here's another great opportunity for us to support this year's charity, Andos.

Dr. Ilaria de Simone will help us put our best face forward with a chemical peel or a mini radiofrequenza treatment -- all for a great cause, Andos, which supports women before and after breast cancer surgery.

Following the treatment we will enjoy our fresh looks at Puro for a mini aperitif!

When: Friday March 28, 2014.

Where: Puro, Piazza Stefano Jacini 14 (Vigna Clara area) -- exact details sent with RSVP

Time: 18:00-19:15, Aperitif 19:15 to 20:00

Cost: €40 Members, €50 Non-members
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com

Fellini Carnival Night & Fundraiser - March 4, 2014

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of Federico Fellini, the CCR invites you to take a walk down Memory Lane on March 4 and celebrate Carnival at the same time. The projection of a short film produced by a close associate of Fellini will highlight the prestigious career of the Maestro. The film will be followed by a delicious dinner served by "Il Belli" near Piazza Cavour. On this Mardi Gras evening, "ogni scherzo vale" (every trick is fair game), so let your imagination run wild and dress up as a movie star or a character from one of Fellini's movies, or in black and white for a stunning effect!

The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with aperitivi and amuse-bouche.  The film will be shown at 7.30 and dinner will be served at 8.30.

This fabulous menu will no doubt tempt your palate. Take note that "Il Belli" serves only the best Danish beef in town.

MENU
Beef carpaccio accompanied by beef tartare
Pasta alla Gricia
Chateaubriand served "alla piastra"

Tiramisù

Wine & water

Raffle tickets will also be sold to raise funds for Andos, CCR's charity this year. At just €10 a ticket, you could win one of two weekends for two at beautiful agriturismo (farm holiday) resorts in Marche or Umbria (€200 value each). All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Andos. 

Can’t attend the event but still want to buy tickets for the charity raffle? Let us know at canadarome@gmail.com.

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Where: Ristorante Il Belli, Via Giuseppe Gioacchino Belli 33; CCR members get a 15% discount at this restaurant! 
Time: aperitif from 7 p.m on, dinner at 8:30 p.m.

Cost: €30 CCR Members, €40 Non-Members
RSVP canadarome@gmail.com by noon on Fri., Feb. 28, 2014, at the latest