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Upcoming EventsNOVEMBER GENERAL ASSEMBLY
*ELECTIONS*
Sunday, November 29 at 2 PM
DECEMBER GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Wednesday, December 16
10th ANNUAL FOGOLAR CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 5
MEMBERS’ CHRISTMAS BANQUET
Saturday, December 19
NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS
Thursday, December 31
Friday SpecialsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Breaded Basa with Lemon Wedges,
Risotto Mare-Monte, Green Beans Almondine
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Potato Crusted White Fish with Saffron Sauce,
Seafood Cannelloni, Sweet Pepper Medley
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Broiled Jumbo Scallops with White Wine Sauce,
Fettuccine with Clam Sauce, Mixed Vegetables
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Broiled Salmon with Lemon & Dill Sauce,
Clam Chowder, Baby Carrot & Bean Medley
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Stuffed Sole, Garlic Shrimp Linguine,
Asparagus Spears
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
Broiled Shrimp & Calamari with White Wine &
Butter, Seafood Risotto, Red Skin Potatoes
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Breaded Basa with Lemon Wedges,
Risotto Mare-Monte, Green Beans Almondine
We are introducing two featured
dishes each week at our Friday Night
Dinners. Please visit our website
www.fogolar.com for details.
Friday Dinners cost $17.75 plus tax and are
served from 5-9 pm. Each dinner comes with
bread & salad. All you can eat pasta is
available for $9 for adults and $7 for children.
Pizza is also served on Friday nights.
November/December 2015FOGOLAR FURLAN WINDSOR
Caro Socio/Dear Member
Thanksgiving has come and gone in whatseems to me the blink of an eye. As weapproach the end of 2015, I want to thank allof our members who have patronized ourFogolar over the past year. I hope that, goingforward, more of our members will takeadvantage of our Fogolar services and willparticipate in our Fogolar functions. Cherishand celebrate your Furlan roots which defineyou and make you who you are.
Elections to form a new Board of Directorswill be held on November 29. Please comeout and exercise your right to vote; becomean effective member of your Fogolar. I wish tothank the election committee for its work inhandling the election process which will electmembers for positions on the Board for thenext two-year term. I hope to see many of ourmembers on November 29.
On December 16, we will hold our annualwine and chestnut General Assembly. Iencourage all to come out and enjoy anevening with your Furlan friends.
Fogolar Scholarship winners have beenselected. I wish to congratulate them andwish them a successful future. I look forwardto meeting them at our annual ChristmasBanquet to be held on Saturday, December
19. Call the office for more information or topurchase your tickets for what promises to bea fun yuletide celebration.
Christmas is just around the corner. I hope allwill keep the spirit of our religion and Furlanculture alive and share them among yourfamily and friends. Try to make this season afestive one and participate in the act of givingto the less fortunate.
Merry Christmas/Bon Nadal from my family toyours.
Thank you for taking the time to read ournewsletter.
Cesare Pecile
2015 Fogolar Polenta GalaImage courtesy snapd Windsor
President’s Message
2015 Fogolar Polenta GalaImage courtesy snapd Windsor
2015 Fogolar Polenta GalaImage courtesy snapd Windsor
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On Sunday, October 25th, nominations
for the Fogolar Furlan’s 2016-2017
Board of Directors were held. Below are
the results of the nominations.
President - acclaimed
(requires vote of confidence)
Cesare Pecile
Vice President - acclaimed
Fausto Volpatti
Treasurer - acclaimed
Enzo Nadalin
Secretary - acclaimed
Maria Pia Vitale
Building Director - vacant
Will reopen nominations in November
Public Relations Director
1) Sonia Giovanatto
2) Leonard Ziraldo
Social Events Director - acclaimed
Angela Volpatti
Sports Director - vacant
Will reopen nominations in November
Membership Secretary - acclaimed
Valerie Ferraro
Cultural Events Director - acclaimed
Diana Volpatti
Sergeant-at-Arms - vacant
Will reopen nominations in November
Election Proceedings
The election for the 2014-2015 Board of
Directors will be held at the General
Assembly on Sunday, November 29th, at
2 PM.
The positions of Building Director,
Sergeant-at-Arms and Sports Director
will be re-opened for nominations prior to
voting. If you are interested in running for
these positions, please ensure you are in
attendance.
After nominations have closed for the
vacant positions, election proceedings
will begin.
Advance voting is available during regu-
lar office hours from Monday, November
2nd through Friday, November 27th. All
members must present one (1) piece of
photo identification.
We congratulate all of the individuals
who have been acclaimed, and best of
luck to the candidates competing for a
position. Serving on the Fogolar’s exec-
utive committee is an important part in
ensuring the traditions of our Club live
on. We thank everyone for volunteering
and dedicating their time to this cause.
Finally, thank you to the Elections
Committee for running the polls!
We look forward to seeing all members
at our November General Assembly.
Remember, it is your right to vote!
Fogolar Furlan Elections 2015 ATTENTION:
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual dues of $60 are due asof January 1st for ALLMEMBERS. It is your responsibility to make payment in order to keep yourmembership intact. If you haveany questions as to how muchyou owe, please speak withAngie in the office at 519-966-2230. NOTE: If total paymentof $60 is not received byFebruary 28, your membership will no longer bevalid.
This policy applies to all members. Members over 65with 10 years of service areexempt from paying dues.
THANK YOU
A special thank you to all those whohave contributed articles, photos,and other material for the Fogolar
Newsletter this year. A big thank yougoes out to all the ladies who foldand mail it out to all the homes.
Sincerely,Cristina Kerr & Dante Pecile
January 16-17, 2016
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Windsor-Essex Hospitals Foundation invites the Windsor-Essexcommunity to take part in a repetitive walk or run of the stairwell(13 floors) of the One Riverside Drive West building while raisingmuch needed funds for the Neurosciences program at theOuellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital. This programprovides care for complex trauma brain injuries, spine injuries,cancer issues, stroke related issues, brain aneurysms and degen-erative diseases. Visit www.dreamclimb.ca to register.
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Book of the Month
“Se i soldi non fanno la felicità, figuriamoci la
miseria.” Author: AnonymousFrom the book, Sayings on
Happiness which can befound in the library.
The 60 & Over Shuffleboard Group concludedits summer tournament on August 18, 2015. The results of the summer tournament are asfollows:
1st ・Bruno Sfalcin & Gina Turrin2nd ・Roger Mariuz & Alba Modolo3rd ・Anibale Biasutto & Luisa Nardiello4th ・Maria Centis & Lina Peschiutta
We had a wonderful group of 11 teams andenjoyed the warm weather outdoors as well assome good competitive briscola games inbetween shuffleboard games. At the end of thetournament, as usual, we celebrated the win-ners with Fogolar pizza and beer. We resumedplay on Sept. 15. Anyone interested in joiningis welcome to contact us. We play everyTuesday afternoon.
New MembersCongratulations to new members EricaLamantia, Nathalie Begin and MichaelBegin. We hope to see you around theClub!
MilestonesFrancesco and Dilia Tesolin celebratedtheir 50th Anniversary on Sept. 4, 2015.The couple, surrounded by family andfriends, celebrated their GoldenAnniversary at the Fogolar. HappyAnniversary, Mamma e Papà ~SonsSandro, Dino, and Frank and families
In MemoriamOur condolences go out to the familyand friends of Luciano (Elso) Del Col(member since 1967) and Bruno Galizio(member since 1991). Our prayers arewith you during this time.
Men’s BocciofilaResults from the Fogolar Furlan Garaheld on Sept. 20, 2015:1st -Carlo Zorzit & Guido Iseppi
Cesare Turrin & Piero Gatto
Announcements60 & Over
Children’s Christmas Party Sunday, December 20
Santa Claus returns to the Fogolar Children’s Christmas Party on December 20, 2015. Doors open at 12 PM. SantaClaus arrives at 12:30 PM. Children up to 8 years old whose parents are a member of the Fogolar Furlan Club are eli-gible to receive a gift from Santa. Children must be present to receive their gift. Please fill in the form and hand deliv-er or fax to the Fogolar office at 519-966-2237.
FOGOLAR FURLAN CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTRY FORM
MEMBER’S NAME (PARENT): ___________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _________________
CHILD’S NAME: ____________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _________________
CHILD’S NAME: ____________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _________________
CHILD’S NAME: ____________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _________________
CHILD’S NAME: ____________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _________________
Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Family Skate
Join us for our annual FamilySkate at Lanspeary Park onSaturday, December 26 from
11 AM - 1 PM. Lunch to follow at the Fogolar.
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The Polenta Gala took place Friday September18 at the Fogolar. There were approximately230 people who attended and the proceeds wentto the House of Sophrosyne (HOS). There waswine tasting (Pelee Island Winery), various typesof polenta on the menu, many auction items andentertainment by Big Louie and the Band.Everyone had a good time and look forward tonext year’s event.
Fogolar CalcioFogolar Calcio concluded their 2015season with their most successfulseason to date. Fogolar Calcio fin-ished 3rd overall in the WindsorSenior Men’s 17-team league with arecord of 12 wins and 4 losses. Theteam would once again like to thankthe support of their sponsors MasottiConstruction and LGS Industries andlook forward to continuing their suc-cess in the upcoming 2016 seasonwhile representing the Fogolar Furlan.Forza Fogolar Calcio!
FRONT ROW: Arturo Barbut, Alfonso Gaziano, Enzo Belcastro, Enrico De Cecco, Marc Masotti, GregShaw, Apollo Mushikori, Adonis Ibrahim, Corey VickersBACK ROW: Coach Gaetano Ruccolo, Dan Palmieri, Tony Longo, Sam Madia, Frank Madia, Matt Balmer,Leo Sgaravato, Manu SehgalABSENT: Carlo Rizza, Gino Paciocco, Ahmad Zamani
Polenta Gala
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10th Annual Fogolar Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Doors open at 6:00pm ** Dinner at 7:00pm
$32.00 per person
Looking for a place to hold a small office party or just a get together withfamily and friends for the holidays? Join us for our 10th Annual FogolarChristmas! A night to enjoy Great Food, Music and Dancing
Country Style Service
BruschettaPenne with Meat SauceTossed SaladChicken ParmigianaRoasted PotatoesRoast Beef with Mushroom GravyGreen Beans AlmondineBreads & ButterCoffee & TeaDessert – Assorted Pastries
Cash Bar (Business Tabs Available)Music by DJ
Members’ Christmas Banquet
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Doors open 6:00pm ** Dinner at 7:00pm
$50.00 per person
Antipasto Misto(Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers,Prosciutto & Breadstick, Old Cheese Chunk, Green & Black Olives)Roasted Red Pepper SoupPenne with Meat SauceRomain & Radicchio SaladChicken FrancescaRoasted PotatoesVeal ScallopiniWhole MushroomsGreen Beans with Butter & GarlicAssorted Breads, ButterCoffee, TeaDessert – Yule Log
Red & White Dinner WineCoffee & Panettone at 10:30pm
Cash BarMusic By Band
Tickets go on sale November 2, 2015Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
New Year’s Eve Bash
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Doors: 6:00 pm ** Dinner: 7:00 pmMusic By: DJ
Windsor Hall
BruschettaFuzzilli with Blush SauceMixed Garden Salad Chicken TriestinaRoasted Rosemary PotatoesBeef Tenderloin with Brandy SauceHoney Glazed Baby CarrotsBread & Butter, Coffee & TeaDessert – Assorted Pastries
Midnight Buffet (assorted pizza, coffee/tea)Champagne Toast at Midnight – Bottle Per Table
** PARTY FAVOURS INCLUDED **
Ticket Price: $100.00 per person Includes 10 drink tickets – each additional ticket $2.00 each
(Must be over 19 years of age to attend)
New Year’s Eve Gala
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Doors: 6:00 pm ** Dinner: 7:00 pmMusic By: Big Louie & The Band
Bruschetta & AranciniAntipasto Di MareMediterranean Vegetable SoupFuzzilli Pasta with Blush SauceMixed Garden SaladChicken TriestinaRoasted Rosemary PotatoesBeef Tenderloin with Brandy SauceWhole Mushrooms & Honey Glazed Baby CarrotsBread & Butter, Coffee & TeaDessert – Pistachio Ice Cream in Chocolate Cup & Assorted FruitPlatter
Dinner Wine Included
Late Night Dessert Platter Per Table,Midnight Buffet (pizza, cold cuts, cheeses, bread, coffee/tea)Champagne Toast at Midnight – Bottle Per Table
** CASH BAR ** ** PARTY FAVOURS INCLUDED **
Member’s Tickets: $70.00 per person Public Tickets: $80.00 per personChildren 5-12 years old: $50.00 per person
Fogolâr News
The Fogolâr News is published bi-monthly by Cristina Kerr &
Dante Pecile. Members who would like to receive the Fogolâr
News via email can join our mailing list by using the signup form
located at http://www.fogolar.com
January/February 2016 Newsletter Deadline is December 31
Fogolar Furlan Windsor1800 North Service Rd
Windsor, Ontario N8W 1Y3
Phone: 519-966-2230 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 519-966-2237 Web: www.fogolar.com
@fogolarwindsor
Fogolar Furlan Windsor
The Fogolâr News can be found online in PDF format at www.fogolar.com.
Member’s Lounge Specials
TUESDAY SPECIAL
Enjoy a Molson bottled beerfor only $3 every Tuesday,
plus weekly draws forMolson swag, tickets for
sporting events and muchmore!
THURSDAY SPECIAL
Every Thursday from 5-10 PM
Enjoy a “Fogolar Pound”(1.5 lbs) of Chicken Wings
and a pitcher of Molson beerfor only $20
OR
1 lb of Chicken Wings and amug of Molson beer for $12
Women’s Association NewsWomen’s Association Annual BanquetSunday, November 1, 2015
On Sunday, November 1,2015, the Women’sAssociation held theirannual fall banquet. Theafternoon event wasattended by approximately100 guests who were treat-ed to a wonderful perform-ance by the Gotis diRosade Children’s Choir; adelicious Fogolar meal; andmusic for dancing providedby Musically Yours. TheWomen’s Associationwould like to thank LouVillalta, Tim Mussio and theFogolar kitchen staff, theservers, bartenders, andoffice staff for making thisevent a success.
Nominations and Elections November Meeting
This year is an electionyear. Nominations andelections for positions onthe Women’s Executive willoccur at the November26th general meeting.
Sick Visitor’s GroupThis group continues tomake weekly visits to thevarious nursing and retire-ment homes to spendsome special moments vis-iting the infirm and elderlyliving in these facilities.The group needs more vol-unteers to join them in
these visits. If you have afew hours to spare eachmonth and can join thisgroup, please contact oneof the association’s execu-tive members to informthem of your interest.
Sewing GroupThe sewing group hasbeen busily working awayand recently finishedsewing various items fordonation to various localgroups who will be takingthese greatly needed itemsto various parts of Africa.
The first donation consistedof several young children’soutfits to be taken to Kenyaby “Women Making ADifference” a group ofwomen which Sandra Ellis,one of our association’smembers belongs to.Sandra was presented withthe items at the Septembergeneral meeting.
The second donation ofincubator covers was madeto Dr. Bacheyie. DrBacheyie annually travelsto Africa to spend timeworking in the NICU in thehospital he financially sup-ported in building severalyears ago. The donateditems were greatly appreci-ated by both groups andwill benefit African commu-nities in need!
Gotis di RosadeThe children’s choir will be
performing for the ItalianAmbassador at the Fogolaron Wednesday, November25th. Stay tuned for fur-ther information.
The Fogolar children’schoir, under the musicdirection of Darren Dupuisand choir co-ordinatorMaria Sovran rehearsesevery Wednesday at 6:30pm. If you have childreninterested in joining thechoir, please contact MariaSovran at 519-737-1238 forfurther details.
FFWA MembershipIf you are interested inbecoming a member of theFFWA, contact Ada Taiariolat 519-948-5170 for anapplication form.
The Women’s Associationwishes everyone a veryMerry Christmas and ahappy and healthy NewYear 2016!
Dates to Remember:
November Dinner Meeting & Elections
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Christmas Dinner Meeting
In the spirit of Christmas, please bring a canned food itemor dry goods which will be donated to the Windsor WelcomeShelter for Women for their food bank.
Thursday, December 10, 2015.
January Dinner Meeting
Thursday, January 28, 2016