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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Order Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge held its 37th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 in the York Ballroom of the RBC Convention Centre.Presented by CentrePort Canada Railpark and Focus Equities\, this acclaimed event not only demonstrated the philanthropic spirit of Sons and Daughters of Italy\, but also the caring and giving that Winnipeggers\, their businesses and leaders are known for.  \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Gala was held in support of the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre! \n\n\n\nAttendees enjoyed a welcoming reception\, an outstanding five course dinner\, fine wines\, engaging (and short) presentations\, and wonderful music that had two dance floors full. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2025 SDOI Gala is generously presented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Support of the Anne Oake Recovery Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre is the latest initiative by the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation\, building upon the remarkable success of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. Now debt-free and fully self-sustaining\, the Foundation is excited to embark on this new endeavor\, extending its support to women and their families on their journey to recovery. \n\n\n\nSince its inception\, the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre has been a beacon of hope and transformation for countless men and their families. The unwavering support and commitment of these individuals have ensured the effectiveness of the program\, creating a robust model of recovery and rehabilitation. This proven success has positioned the foundation to expand its mission and address the needs of women seeking similar support and guidance. \n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre will be a 50\,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility and will be housed on the Victoria Hospital grounds. The 50 bed facility will offer comprehensive programs tailored to meet the unique needs of women and their families\, fostering a holistic approach to recovery that encompasses physical\, emotional\, and mental well-being. The facility will include spaces for therapy\, group sessions\, and recreational activities\, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive experience for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre represents a new chapter in this ongoing journey\, offering hope and healing to women and their families across our community.  Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge is pleased to be able to again provide funding assistance to the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation\, this time for a centre focused on the recovery of women. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIDEO REVIEW OF 2054 GALA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCIBPA AWARD WINNER – IDA ALBO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Canadian Italian Business Professional (CIBPA) awardis given to a business professional of Italian heritage who gains a high level of professional achievement while at the same time continues to recognize their Italian heritage by working within both the Italian community of Winnipeg as well as the greater community to achieve improvements. \n\n\n\nSee our CIBPA Awards page for previous winners of this prestigious award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if that isn’t enough\, there is more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Meal\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat food is always a hallmark of any Sons and Daughters of Italy event and this year’s Gala dinner continued the tradition.  \n\n\n\nThe dinner featured  Italian salami and cheese in the antipasto plate. The second course featured a light and fresh salad\, leading to the next course of cannelloni. \n\n\n\nHopefully you saved lots of room because it was time for the main course\, a beautiful beef tenderloin and glazed chicken accompanied by fresh vegetables. \n\n\n\nDid we mention the wonderful wine that was on the table? \n\n\n\nAs you sat back with a full tummy\, there was more.  A decadent chocolate silk tart was served along with coffee and tea. \n\n\n\nAnd of course\, in the lounge a bit later was espresso and a huge spread of pastries! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAN ITALIAN MEAL NONNA WOULD BE PROUD OF:\n\n\n\nAntipasto \n\n\n\n
Prosciutto di Parma\, Genoa salami\, capocollo\, artichokes\, spicy eggplant\, roasted peppers\, olive medley and provolone cheese \n\n\n\nInsalata \n\n\n\nCaprese salad with bufala mozzarella\, microcress and greens\, tomato confit\, roasted peppers\, fresh peppers\, pesto with a roasted garlic olive oil emulsion and balsamic glaze \n\n\n\nPrimo Piatto \n\n\n\nCannelloni with ricotta\, spinach\, veal and pork with homemade tomato sauce \n\n\n\nIl Secondo \n\n\n\n4 oz. Angus beef tenderloin and rosemary roasted chicken supreme with a red wine gastrique. Served with sundried tomato and basil braised potato wedges\, glazed carrots and broccolini \n\n\n\nDolce \n\n\n\nChocolate silk tart served with whipped cream\, dulce de leche\, crushed hazelnuts and a chocolate fan \n\n\n\nCoffee and Tea \n\n\n\nDessert & Espresso Lounge \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Chairs\n\n\n\nGary Doer – Honourary Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormer premier and diplomat Gary Doer has led a storied career in his home province of Manitoba and abroad in Washington—serving as Manitoba’s 20th Premier from 1999 to 2009 and as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2016.  \n\n\n\nDoer’s political journey spans four decades\, with roots dating back to Ed Schreyer’s 1973 general election campaign and the NDP’s second victory at the ballot box. After 11 years as Leader of the Opposition\, Doer and the New Democrats won the 1999 election. \n\n\n\nWinning three straight majority governments\, Doer used his popularity to shape Manitoba in a way that allowed for further growth and success including support for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, help to renovate Winnipeg’s downtown and expansion of the Red-River floodway — continuing his investment in protecting Manitoba’s capital for generations to come.  \n\n\n\nLeney Richardson – Honourary Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeney Richardson has served as Finance Chair on the Board of the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation since its inception. A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree\, Leney also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. \n\n\n\nWith an extensive professional background in the investment industry\, Leney brings invaluable expertise in finance\, strategic planning\, and governance to her role. She has served in leadership capacities on the boards of numerous institutions. \n\n\n\nHer dedication to the community and her passion for creating meaningful impact make us grateful to have her an exceptional Honourary Co-Chair for the Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala benefiting the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation. \n\n\n\nMark Scaletta – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\nTravis Giavedoni – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nll photos by Kassandra Donaldson\, post edits by John Giavedoni \n\n\n\nGala Night\n\n\n\nSaturday March 15th \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident’s Reception\n\n\n\nFriday March 14th \n\n\n\nThe “President’s Reception” is an invitation-only event to thank the major sponsors and contributors of the Gala for their support. 
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2025/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3J3\, Canada
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