Author Archives: Don Raimondi

Sundays at the Center

Sundays at the Center – Movies, Opera, Lectures

Activities at the Center continue providing interesting Italian movies, operas and lectures. The doors open at 2:00pm and the program begins at 2:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please call to reserve your seat at no charge. See the current newsletter for descriptions of these programs:

February 23 – Movie – Golden Door 

Desperate and poor Southern Italian family seeks a way out, and, having heard reports of rivers running in milk and coins falling off of trees, leave their stony rural cottage and buy passage to America. The trip to the boat, aboard the boat, and at Ellis Island is one of wonder and hope and usually very little dialogue. A magical movie that succeeds in illustrating the other, humble, ordinary and tough passage to the new world without mafia dons or violence. The huge disadvantage of illiteracy is beautifully illustrated here, and the risks associated with leaving behind everything. Amazing, touching, real. The customs and rules of early 20th century already seem archaic, even though it was less than 100 years ago.

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December Dinner Update 2

  • Sunday, December 15, 5:00 pm – La Festa di Natale – Annual Christmas Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring our special Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings. We will have a special entertainment program by Coro Allegro. There will be a yuletide themed raffle. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Prepaid reservations only by December 11. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.  Bring the children as Befana will be there with candy. 
    $18 for members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Activities at the Italian Cultural Center

Sundays at the Center – Movies, Opera, Lectures

Activities at the Center continue providing interesting Italian movies, operas and lectures. The doors open at 2:00pm and the program begins at 2:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please call to reserve your seat at no charge. See the current newsletter for descriptions of these programs:

November 24 – Movie – Swept Away with Giancarlo Giannini
December 8 – Opera – Hansel and Gretel
December 29 – Movie – The Red Violin

Italian Conversation Incontro at the Center – See Language page for details.

Book Club

Do you enjoy discusions about Italy and our Italian culture? You are invited to join the monthly book group meetings. The group meets at the Center on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. New members welcome. Call the office for information on current selections, see the current newsletter. 

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for more information on these activities.

Monthly Dinner – November

  • Sunday, November 17, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring antipasti, Roasted Chicken, risotto, butternut squash, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Come early and enjoy music and visits with friends. Prepaid reservations only by November 13. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.
    $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

November Dinner Update

  • Sunday, November 17, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring antipasti, Roasted Chicken, risotto, butternut squash, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Come early and enjoy music and visits with friends. Prepaid reservations only by November 13. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.
    There will be a general meeting to elect 2014 Board of Directors. 
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

December Dinner Update

  • Sunday, December 15, 5:00 pm – La Festa di Natale – Annual Christmas Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring our special Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings. We will have a special entertainment program by Coro Allegro. There will be a yuletide themed raffle. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Prepaid reservations only by December 11. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.  Bring the children as Befana will be there with candy.
    $18 for members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.