To make reservations for our events, please contact Rita Szorenyi – 905-385-5985 or rszorenyi52@gmail.com
REMINDER – Accessible Entrance is available from the back parking lot. If you or your guests are unable to use the stairs, please utilize this back entrance for your safety. Accessible/Family washroom is located in the front hallway.
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2025 Venetian Club Scholarship – The Venetian Club is excited to announce that we are offering two lucky students a scholarship for $750 each.
Criteria for entering:
- This is ONLY open to a child or grandchild of a current member (in good standing).
- The student MUST be entering post-secondary education at a university or college in September 2025.
- Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay on: “HOW THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY IS CONTRIBUTING TO BEING A GOOD CITIZEN”.
- The typed essay MUST include the student’s full name, contact information (address, email, phone number) as well as the name(s) of their parent/grandparent who is sponsoring them.
- The Student MUST include the name of the post-secondary school that they will be attending Fall 2025.
- The essay MUST be emailed to – venetianclub@bellnet.ca – to the Attention of: Joe Santi, Membership Director.
- The deadline for submission is 12 noon on July 31, 2025.
Good luck to all the applicants!
Any questions regarding the process, please contact Joe Santi – (905) 628-8872.
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Pictures from the 2025 Carnevale di Venezia dinner/dance can be found using the following link:
https://paolascattolonphotography.pic-time.com/RIRS4pGbNYgLG
You may download and go to your own photo shop to print your own copies or she is offering 40% off printing through her website.
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Pictures from the 2025 Long Service Celebration are now posted on the Venetian Club’s Facebook page – Venetian Club Banquet Centre.
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Pizza & Wings Night – Friday, June 6th has been postponed to a later date – Stay tuned for details.
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Trippa Dinner – Friday, May 23, 2025 – Members – $45/person; Non-Members – $50/person. Doors Open at 5:30 pm; Dinner served at 6:30pm. Please make reservations before May 14, 2025.
MENU – Pasta**Trippa**Roast Chicken**Roasted Potatoes**Salad**Coffee/Tea and Dessert
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Festitalia 50th Anniversary Celebration & Hamilton Italian Heritage Festival – June 21 & 22 – Expo weekend for everyone to enjoy Italian food, arts & culture, history, sports & leisure. Fun for all! Free shuttle service throughout the day between Hamilton Italian Centre (420 Crerar Drive) and the Hamilton Italian Heritage Festival on James Street North (by Go Station).
For details, visit www.festitalia.ca or www.racalmutesecommunityhamilton.com or www.hamiltonitalianfest.ca
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General Assembly Dinner Meeting – Member’s Only Event- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – doors open at 5:30pm; dinner 6:30pm; meeting to follow – Price – $25/person
Please make reservations before June 18, 2025
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NEW EVENT! Risotto Luncheon – Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Member’s $40/person; Non-Members – $45/person; Children – Ages 6 – 12 years – $20; Children – 5 & under – FREE. Doors Open at 12:30pm; lunch served at 1:30pm. Please make reservations before June 19th
MENU – Risotto with Asparagus**Chicken Cacciatore**Roasted Potatoes**Salad**Coffee/Tea and Dessert
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Summer Picnic at Edgewater Pavilion, Confederation Park – Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Plan a family reunion! Bring your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren! Reminisce with family and friends of picnics long ago while creating new memories.
Children’s races & Adult games will commence at approx. 3:00 pm.
Raffle top prizes – Portable Propane Grill; Propane Patio Heater; Cooler Bar Table; Pressure Washer. Numerous other prizes to be won! Raffle Tickets – 10 tickets for $10. Raffle takes place at 6:00 pm
Please note – this year we are NOT providing a full course dinner meal. Instead, at dinner, Porchetta sandwiches and Hotdogs will be available for purchase (while supplies last). Plan accordingly.
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Festitalia Regional Dinner – Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Tickets will be available for purchase commencing June 25th at the General Assembly. Price – $65/person. Doors open at 5:30pm; dinner served at 6:30pm.
Please reserve tickets BEFORE August 21st!
Menu – Assorted Rolls**Deluxe Antipasto**Rigatoni with meat sauce**Polenta with Spezzatino**Lemon Chicken**Seasonal Vegetables**Roasted Potatoes**Salad**Crostoli served with coffee, tea or espresso
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SAVE THE DATES! – More details will become available later in the year:
General Assembly Dinner Meeting – Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – Member’s Only Event
Radicchio Contest & Dinner Dance – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Mass for the Deceased at St. Anthony’s of Padua Church – Sunday, November 2, 2025
Risotto Luncheon and Sopressa Contest – Sunday, November 16, 2025
General Assembly Dinner Meeting – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Member’s Only Event
Children’s Christmas Party & Luncheon – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Christmas Bingo – Monday, December 15, 2025
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance – Wednesday, December 31, 2025