It's Never Too Late to Learn: Knitwits - February 11, 2016

Our members come up with the best ideas! Our "Never Too Late to Learn" series is on a roll. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but... hey, who are you calling old? All joking aside, this series will prove it's never too late and bring out the hidden talents of our members and friends. The tricks of artisans, tradespeople, technicians and everyday people are all ready to spark our creative minds.

The first session of the series is "Knitwits" -- for both neophytes and experts. We will be teaching and sharing the lost art of knitting, crocheting, needlework and any other handiwork that comes to mind!

Those attending are asked to bring snacks, tea or wine to share. Numbers will be limited due to space.

When: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Private residence, Monte Mario area (near the Cavalieri Hotel) -- exact address sent to confirmed participants.
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Diana, specifying what you will be bringing.
Note: Participants are asked to bring light snacks and wine or specialty teas, etc. to share with others.

CCR Holiday Season Dinner - December 14, 2015

There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season than an elegant dinner shared with friends. Known for its fresh fish and seafood prepared in the tradition and flavours of Sardegna, our restaurant choice for this year is Ristorante Eleonora D’Arborea.

To add to the holiday spirit, we’ll be having a 'Secret Santa' gift exchange. We ask that you each bring a small wrapped gift to exchange at the dinner. Funny, silly or serious, it should not cost more than 5 to 10 euros. Just one more way to have fun!

Ambassador to the Quirinale H.E. Peter McGovern and his wife, Mrs. Sharon McGovern, and Ambassador to the Holy See H.E. Dennis Savoie and his wife, Mrs. Claudette Savoie, will be joining us.

Holiday Welcome Drink

Appetizers

Sea bream (spigola) carpaccio

Salmon marinated in orange

Oysters

Tuna with balsamic vinegar and soya sauce

Mussels sauteed with fresh cherry tomatoes

Gateau of Sardinian crisp bread (Pane Carasau), pecorino (sheep) cheese and swordfish

Fried baby octopus 

First Courses (Primi)

Seafood risotto

Pacchero tube pasta with kingfish (ricciola) and Pachino cherry tomatoes

Second Courses

Baked sea bass (branzino) with potatoes en croute

Grilled scampi and jumbo shrimp (mazzancolle)

Fresh vegetables with Italian oil dip (Pinzimonio)

Lemon sorbet or Almond parfait

Traditional Italian Sweet Loaf (Panettone), fruit, Sardinian cookies

Digestive liqueurs

Coffee

Wine: Vermentino di Sardegna

When: Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Where: Ristorante Eleonora D’Arborea, Corso Trieste 23.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: CCR members €45; non-members €50; each person should bring a fun, wrapped gift (value no more than €5-10) for the Secret Santa exchange. 
Dress: business suit 
RSVP and Payment: no later than 12 noon Thursday, December 10. Please note that those arriving without reservations cannot be accommodated.  RSVP to Linda at canadarome@gmail.com 
NB:  You are financially responsible for your reservation. Payment must be made in advance. Details will be given upon reservation.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements no later than December 9th. A special menu will be prepared for people who do not eat fish or seafood, but this and other dietary restrictions must be communicated to the CCR by December 9th.
Parking: garage entrance at  29 Corso Trieste (before 8 p.m.) – 207/A Via Alessandria (after 8 p.m.).

CCR Book Club - October 21, 2015

At our October meeting we'll be discussing "Three Day Road" by Canadian author Joseph Boyden. Set in the late 19th century and during the First World War, the novel revolves around the lives of two young Cree men who become snipers and scouts in the horrors of trench warfare and of the aunt of one of the two, who goes to pick up and bring home her nephew, who returns from the front without a leg, with a morphine addiction and with many battle scars, both physical and existential.

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time: 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Piazza Vittorio area -- exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. 
Potluck Dinner: Please RSVP letting Nicoletta know what dish you will be preparing for 6 people. 
Further info & RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Nicoletta Barbarito

Official Opening of the CCR 2015-2016 Season - September 30, 2015

Once again this year, H.E. Peter McGovern, Ambassador of Canada, and Mrs Sharon McGovern, CCR Patrons of Honour, will be opening the doors of the beautiful Official Residence for the Canadian Club of Rome' season opening event.

The open bar will be serving prosecco, white and red wine, juices, and still and sparkling water.

There will be a wide variety of finger foods.

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Where: The gardens of the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada to Italy, Via di Porta San Sebastiano (further address details will be sent to confirmed participants only). 
Cost: CCR members €25 each, guests €35 each, including all food and drinks. Advance payment required.
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, it is required that you have photo ID on the evening of the event. Unfortunately anyone arriving without the required ID will be denied admission. 
RSVP and payment no later than 5 p.m. September 28th to canadarome@gmail.com. You are financially responsible for your reservation. There are a limited number of spaces.

Membership Renewal Aperitivo - September 23, 2015

This is the "apero opportunity" to hear about everything that's coming up and to pay your memership dues for 2015-2016. But we'll be pleased as Punch if you bring along some friends even if they aren't planning to become members... because we love to meet new people! The CCR Executive will be there to provide any information you might need.

This is also a good time to also reserve and pay for the official opening, as it will not be possible to participate in this embassy residence event without making prior arrangements.

We'll reserve an outside area at the very modern "MomArt" near Piazza Bologna. They offer a buffet aperitivo including pizza from the wood-burning oven right in the centre of the venue.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: MomArt Café, Viale XXI (Ventuno) Aprile, number 19 (a few blocks from Piazza Bologna), tel.: (+39) 06 86391656
Cost: €10.50 for your first drink (plus €2 for certain specialty drinks) and unlimited access to the buffet, €6 for additional drink selections
RSVP required to book the correct number of seats: canadarome@gmail.com by noon on the 22nd.
For the ninth year straight, CCR membership fees have remained frozen! Categories and costs here.

End of Summer Pop-up! - September 16, 2015

Here's our first chance to get together for a drink and nibbles and catch up at the end of the summer. This informal CCR get-together will take place at DoppioZeroo, a well-known foodie venue in the Ostiense area that was among the first in Rome to offer a buffet-style aperitivo featuring their in-house bread products in addition to a wide range of salads -- from pasta and rice to fresh vegetable and seafood.

Look for the table with the Canadian flag, where Anna can take your membership dues in case you can't make it to our main membership renewal event the following week.

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: DoppioZeroo, Via Ostiense 68 (at Piazza del Gazometro), tel. 06 573 019 61
Cost: €10 (includes 1 drink and appetizer buffet) or €9 with a non-alcoholic drink selection
Note: No reservations or separate payment needed for this casual get-together. Each participant will be responsible for their own bill and seating arrangements.