Charity Fundraiser: Auction and Reception - May 18, 2024

We're going to top off our 2023-2024 club season with a fun fundraising event, with all proceeds going to CCR's charity this season, Differenza Donna! Since 1989 this registered Italian non-profit organization has been helping women affected by violence through information campaigns, interventions, shelters and a dedicated help line, along with medical, psychological and social support.

The modest participation fee will cover basic costs, including refreshments, but we really hope many of you will also get involved with our silent auction to raise funds. Let us know by April 23rd if you also have an appropriate item to be auctioned in a very fun way. Have you received a gorgeous gift that just doesn't fit your home décor? Have fine duplicate items at home? Switched from gold to silver jewellery? Instead of re-gifting or having it take up precious space, let it become someone else's treasure!

If you don't have any items or services to contribute, you can still help this worthy cause by bidding on a special item to take home.

Do you have a small business with a product or service to donate to our silent auction? Join others who have already donated items like a winery excursion, restaurant meals and beauty treatments. You'll contribute to a great cause and have an excellent opportunity for promotion with a friendly, interested crowd.

Thank you to our club sponsor Air Canada Italy for their invaluable contribution to this charity event.

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Where: CCR members' private residence, Corso Trieste area; exact address sent to confirmed participants by email.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: CCR members €10, guests €15, which includes aperitivo foods, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. We also welcome donations for the auction but let us know by April 23rd. All proceeds will go to this year's charity, Differenza Donna.

RSVP to canadarome@gmail.com by 14 May, 2024, or until full. Advance payment is required. When booking, please let us know whether or not you'll be donating an item for the silent auction so we can prepare a descriptive card and bidding sheet.

More information on our charity, Differenza Donna: see here.

Casual Closing Cheer & Chow! - June 17, 2021

What an unprecedented year and club season we've had. Though we're happy we're starting to see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we still can't pull off one of our traditional season closing parties just yet. But we don't want to pass up the chance for an end-of-season Salute! toast before the summer break.

In keeping with this exceptional year, we're going to meet informally at a spot in an iconic location that never used to be frequented by Roman residents. On the spectacular and super-spacious Piazza Navona, in 2020 a new generation transformed "Camillo" from being one of the typical tourist traps plaguing the square into a casual but quality eatery catering to locals. It features normal drink prices and small plates combining local Roman fare and international fusion elements, as well as an art installation.

Keeping this send-off casual and respecting current risk reduction measures, we'd like to invite each individual or party to book their own table (all seating is outdoors, under umbrellas or not, right on Piazza Navona). If you're still uncomfortable with sitting down for drinks and snacks with others but would like to say hello, we'd encourage you to simply take an early evening stroll in the historic centre and wave or say hello to others from the abundant space of the square. Nothing is stopping us from getting up from the table to safely exchange greetings.

When: Thursday, June 17, 2021

Time: 6 p.m. on

Where: Camillo a Piazza Navona dal 1890, Piazza Navona 80

Cost: soft drinks €3, cocktails, wine and beers €4-10; bar snacks €3-6, shareables/small plates/sandwiches €5-9, veggies & salads €6-12, sweets €5-7. No host; everyone will be responsible for their personal bill.

Reservations optional: Book a table if you'd like, at +39 06 565 8161 (also WhatsApp). Or look for the "usual suspects" if you're just passing by!

360-Degree Reverie! - Official Season Closing Party - June 25, 2019

We're going to gaze out over another fabulous Roman panorama during our Official 2018-2019 Season Closing Party this year.

Many thanks to Air Canada for sponsoring this event. This is an enormous benefit to participants at this gorgeous party and further proceeds and fundraising during the event will be donated to the current CCR charity.

Buffet menu

Assorted “focaccine” - with cured pork and salty ricotta cheese; cheese and pepper; mozzarella and tomatoes

Eggplant Parmigiana minis
Caprese salad skewers

Prawn and mango cocktail

Teryaki salmon cubes

Mini club sandwiches - with turkey, lettuce and balsamic

Barley salad with pesto sauce, arugula, dried tomatoes and feta cheese

Mix of fried croquettes - arancini and supplì

Chicken wings with BBQ sauce

Cheese and pepper “mezzo pacchero” pasta

Mini cheeseburgers

Small sweets 
Fruit

Prosecco

Red and white wine

Orange and pineapple juice

Still and sparkling water 

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Atlante Star Rooftop Terrace, Via G. Vitelleschi 34 (near Vatican City).
Cost: Current season (Sept.-June) CCR members €35 each, non-member guests €45 each. Advance payment required. The cost of this event has been kindly subsidized by Air Canada. Further proceeds will go to the current CCR charity. 
RSVP and payment no later than 5 p.m. June 23rd to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Diana, or until sold out. You are financially responsible for your reservation. Space is limited, so pre-pay a.s.a.p. to account name: Marielle Lacroix, Bank:Intesa San Paolo, IBAN: IT22U0306967684510329915862, specifying name(s) of guest(s) and event name. (You may also pay for your 2019-2020 club dues with the same bank transfer but please specify which costs are included and send proof of payment to the club address.)

Season Closing Party - June 19, 2018

Here's our big cocktail party as we come to the end of the 2017-2018 CCR club season! We're going to be back at the beautiful location of the Official Residence of H.E. Alexandra Bugailiskis, Canada's Ambassador to Italy.

Don't miss this opportunity to talk about all the events we've enjoyed this season and share our plans for the summer break.

Open Bar
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails

Soft drinks
Water flavoured with the "scents of the season”
Prosecco Extra Dry “Villa Sala”
Red and white wines: DOC Maremma, Pashà Toscana, Casale Vallechiesa Castelli Romani
Still and sparkling mineral water

Finger food
Biscuits filled with garlic green sauce
Savoury mini muffins with speck, zucchini & cheese
Smoked salmon pastry rolls
Panzanella (bread salad) with pesto
Elbow pasta with red peppers, capers, olives, basil & crunchy bread crumbs
Seafood cous-cous
Cod "Saltimbocca"
Turkey breast with citrus dressing

Sweets
Coffee & peanut butter mousse

Mango & mint mousse
Coconut & rum truffles

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The gardens of Villa Grandi, the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada to the Italian Republic, Via di Porta Latina (exact address and parking details will be sent to confirmed participants only).
Cost: CCR members €30 each, guests €40 each, including all food and drinks (open bar). 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, you are required to have photo ID on the evening of the event. Anyone not on the list will be denied admission.
RSVP and payment to canadarome@gmail.com no later than 5 p.m. June 15th or until sold out. You are financially responsible for your reservation. Space is limited, so pre-pay a.s.a.p.

CCR Official 2016-2017 Season Closing - June 7, 2017

Once again this year H.E. Dennis A. Savoie, Canada's Ambassdor to the Holy See, and Mme Claudette Savoie, CCR Patrons of Honour, are very kindly welcoming CCR members and friends into their lovely official residence for our official club season closing event. This year, however, we've snagged our favourite Canadian caterer, Sylvie Gagnon, to delight our palates, as she did at our wonderful opening event!

Menu

Welcome Cocktail

Prosecco

Water flavoured with "the scents of the season"
White and red wines, DOC Casale Vallechiesa
Still and sparkling water

Mini sandwich rolls
Three-layered summer vegetable cups
Roman-style Panzanella (bread salad) and Fisherman's Panzanella
Red beet velouté and goat cheese cups
Mini bacon and cheese quiches
Mediterranean savoury loaves (tomatoes, capers and olives)
Cream cheese and smoked salmon pastry rolls
Fusilli with cherry tomatoes, tuna, capers and oregano

Spelt with pesto and zucchini
 

Blanc manger with lavender and almonds
Strawberry Panna Cotta (Cooked Cream)

When: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See, Gianicolo (Janiculum) area -- exact address details will be sent to confirmed participants only.
Cost: CCR members €25 each, guests €35 each. 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.
RSVP no later than 5 p.m. on June 5th, 2017 to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle with Proof of Payment attached. There are a limited number of spaces and only those who have paid in advance will be sent the exact address and be admitted on the evening.
Payment options: When you email us to book, please inform us which payment option you have chosen:
1. Drop the amount off in an envelope with the name of CCR's Treasurer, Marielle Lacroix, at the Canadian consulate at Via Zara 30 or the embassy at Via Salaria 243.
2. Send a money transfer/"bonifico" to: account in the name of Marielle LACROIX, Bank: Intesa San Paolo, IBAN IT22U0306967684510329915862. Please ask your bank to send email confirmation to our address.
or 3. If you can meet up with one of the members of the CCR executive who has a receipt book, you could pay them. We're in the Prati, Corso Trieste/Via Tagliamento, Via Zara, Aventino, San Paolo, Conca D'Oro and Formello areas.

CCR Official 2015-2016 Season Closing - June 21, 2016

Let's gather to look back on the best moments of CCR's 2015-2016 Season, say farewell for the summer and start planning our events for the new season.

For our official season closing cocktail party, we will very graciously be welcomed into the official residence of H.E. Dennis A. Savoie, Canada's Ambassdor to the Holy See, and Mme Claudette Savoie, CCR Patrons of Honour.

Menu:

Grilled pineapple and gruyère treats

Layered melon, prosciutto di Parma and chopped pistachios

Smoked salmon pockets

Potato, speck and provola cheese bites

Cheese and walnut crisps

Assorted canapés

Fruit skewers

Fingerfood sweets

Drinks:

Still and sparkling water

Assorted fruit juices

Non-alcoholic apéritif

Prosecco "Corner Superior di Valdobbiadene"

White wine "Ribolla Gialla"

Coffee

When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See, Gianicolo (Janiculum) area -- exact address details will be sent to confirmed participants only.
Cost: CCR members €30 each, guests €40 each. 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.
RSVP no later than 5 p.m. on Sun. 19th to canadarome@gmail.com. There are a limited number of spaces and only those who have paid in advance will be sent the exact address.
Payment options: When you email us to book, please inform us which payment option you have chosen:
1. Drop the amount off in an envelope with the name of CCR's Treasurer, Marielle Lacroix, at the Canadian consulate at Via Zara 30 or the embassy at Via Salaria 243.
2. Send a money transfer/"bonifico" to: account in the name of Marielle LACROIX, Bank: Intesa San Paolo, IBAN IT79B0306903219100000801304. Please ask your bank to send email confirmation to our address.
or 3. If you can meet up with one of the members of the CCR executive who has a receipt book, you could pay them. We're in the Prati, Corso Trieste/Via Tagliamento, Via Zara, Aventino, San Paolo, Conca D'Oro and Formello areas.

CCR Season Closing Fête - June 17, 2015

The gorgeous setting of Hotel Palazzo Montemartini will welcome our fabulous fête to close the 2014-2015 season of the Canadian Club of Rome. We will also be honoured by the presence of the Ambassador to Italy, Peter McGovern, and Madame Sharon McGovern, along with the new Ambassador to the Holy See, Dennis Savoie, and Madame Claudette Savoie, at this gala evening.

The five-star Palazzo Montemartini's luxurious spaces, which are both contemporary and classic, surround sections of the ancient Servian Walls. Our delicious buffet, designed by executive chef Simone Strano, will be served in their stylish "Senses" restaurant and lounge. 

Menu:

Nori salmon with salmon roe and green apple foam
Cous-cous with vegetable confetti, almonds and Mediterranean spices
Mini beef burgers with mustard and leafy greens
Mini salmon burgers with cocktail sauce and Belgian endive with orange
Crunchy breaded shrimp lollipops
DOP parmigiano reggiano crisps
Classic panzanella (bread & tomato salad)

Sicilian vegetable caponata
Eggplant Parmigiana
Mini rice balls with saffron, peas and Primo Sale cheese
Mini rice balls with veal ragù and mozzarella
Crêpes with Cantabrian Sea anchovies
“Cacio e pepe” (pecorino romano & pepper) crêpes
Mini focaccia sandwiches with prosciutto crudo and rocket greens
Bread sticks with fennel seed and sesame
Vegetable tempura with sweet & sour sauce
Mini tartares with “Chianina” variety beef, with caper flowers and anchovy filets

Sicilian cannoli with sheep’s milk ricotta and nuts
Mini fruit salad with mint and lemon
Assorted maccarons
Passion fruit mousse and coconut crisp 

Water, white & red wines, prosecco, non-alcoholic cocktail, coffee

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Time: 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Palazzo Montemartini, Largo Giovanni Montemartini 20 
Cost: CCR members €45, guests/non-members €60 (NB: event costs are partially sponsored by the CCR); advanced payment required. 
RSVP & Advance payment completed no later than June 12th 3:00 p.m. to canadarome@gmail.com.
Suggested attire: Best cocktail/elegant informal.
NB: You are financially responsible for your reservation: advanced payment required. Open seating -- no assigned seats except for CCR guests of honour.

Arrivederci Aperitivo: CCR 2013-2014 Season Closing Event - June 30, 2014

 As the Canadian Club of Rome's 2013-2014 season draws to a close, let's gather at another lovely location to share our plans for the summer break and exchange our arrivederci wishes until we meet again in September. 

The historic Hotel Locarno will be the setting for our elegant yet relaxed aperitivo in classic Roman style. Drinks plus finger food! 

When: Monday, June 30, 2014

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 

Where: Hotel Locarno, Via della Penna 22 

Cost: CCR members €15, guests €25 (NB: event costs are partially sponsored by the CCR)

RSVP no later than June 27th 5:00 p.m. to canadarome@gmail.com. 
NB: You are financially responsible for your reservation.

Summertime Dolce Vita: Rooftop Season Closing Event - June 12, 2013

Let's gather on the rooftop of this beautiful hotel in the centre of Rome to toast the arrival of summer and remember the great events of the 2012-2013 club year. Breath-taking views, delicious food, amazing company -- this is la dolce vita.

Aperitif

2 drinks (choice of cocktails, beer, white and red wine, prosecco or a non-alcoholic cocktail)

Aperitivo Buffet

Camembert,

Olive ascolane (stuffed olives), supplì (rice balls) and croquettes,

Frittate miste (omelette rolls),

Vegetable quiche,

Pasta salad with tomatoes and mozzarella,

Paccheri pasta with shrimp and zucchini,

Couscous with vegetables,

Chicken with lemon,

Potato gateau,

Breaded prosciutto and cheese,
and a sweet surprise!

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 

Where: La Griffe Roma MGallery Collection, 10th floor of La Griffe Hotel, Via Nazionale 13 
Cost: CCR members €15, guests €25 (NB: event costs are partially sponsored by the CCR); extra drinks can be purchased for €10 alcoholic, €5 non-alcoholic.
Parking: parking available, all evening for €5, at via Napoli 66 – say you’re with the Canadian Club at Hotel La Griffe.
RSVP no later than June 8th at 5:00 p.m. to canadarome@gmail.com. There are a limited number of spaces so please book early.
NB: You are financially responsible for your reservation.