ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Dear members,
You are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of your association to be held on:
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Centre communautaire Marcel-Morin
14068 Gouin ouest, Pierrefonds (Québec) H8Z 1Y1
AGENDA:
A - Renewal and registration of memberships for the year 2023 ($25 per family)
at 11:30 am
B- Full course meal served at 12:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite drinks
Cost: $ 25 / Registered members for 2021-22 only
Please advise us if you have any food intolerance.
C - Assembly
1 - Review and acceptance of the day’s agenda
2 - Review and acceptance of the 2019 AGM minutes
3 - Report on 2022 events and activities
4 - Financial report
5 - Question period
6 - Varia: a- ____________ b - _____________ c - ______________
7 - Closing of the assembly.
You must confirm your presence before Saturday, November 19, 2022
By E-mail: westitalo@hotmail.com or by calling
Maria La Giorgia: 514-630-9720 or Anna Ruggeri: 514-626-2403
Apple Picking 2019

APPLE PICKING EXCURSION / SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Dear members and friends,
Again this year, the "Associazione Italo-Canadese del W.I." is happy to organize an excursion to " le Chalet du Ruisseau" 12570 Rang de la Fresnière, Mirabel, Qc J7N 2R9.
Transportation: The buses will depart from the Fairview Shopping Centre parking lot (next to the Route 40 service road). The departure time will be exactly 9:30 a.m.
Please arrive by 9:00 a.m.
Ticket:
Includes the trip by bus, the meal and tips.
Member -Adult ----------- $ 27.50
Non-member -Adult----------$ 32.50
Children (0 to 11 yrs- members and non-members) ----- $ 15.00
Apple picking:
A bag of 10 lbs is $10.00
A bag od 20 lbs is $ 15.00
The day’s agenda:
9:30 a.m.: Departure from Fairview
11:00 a.m.: Apple picking at the orchard
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:30 to 3:45 p.m.: Music and dancing...
4:00 p.m.: Departure
Please reserve by September 16 by calling:
Maria La Giorgia 514-630-9720
or by writing to: westitalo@hotmail.com
Evening of Italian Poetry
Cooking Classes

Dear members & friends,
The Association invites you to attend an evening of Italian poetry with certain poems read in dialects as well.
A light snack will be served.
Friday, May 31, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Church St-Michael & All Angels
15556 Cabot Pierrefonds H9H 1R5
Please confirm your presence by calling:
Santina Biello 514-426 8365
or by writing to: westitalo@hotmail.com
Befana Day

Dear Members,
Once again we will be celebrating the feast of Epiphany with "La Befana". The good lady (La Befana) will bring lots of gifts for good children.
When: Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2.00 PM
Please take note:
La Befana will give gifts only to children (1 yr to 10 yrs) whose parents are members of the "Associazione Italo-Canadese del W.I." for 2020.
Interested members are asked to call before December 20, 2019 and give the name, gender and age of the child (1 to 10 yrs) attending this party.
Call Lise Lalli at 514-620-1761 or write to: westitalo@hotmail.com
Gifts will be given only to children whose presence has been confirmed in advance.
Reserve now.
Bowling League

Our bowling season starts August 30, 2018 and ends May 2, 2019. We bowl each Thursday night at the Laurentian Lanes (Montée-de-liesse & Côte-de-liesse, St.-Laurent) at 7:15 p.m.
If you would like to join our league as a regular bowler or as a spare, please call Luigi at 514-803-5275 or write to lucris@videotron.ca
Sugar Shack Outing (Cabane à Sucre)
SUGAR SHACK OUTING (CABANE À SUCRE)
Le Chalet du Ruisseau
12570 Rang de la Fresnière, St-Benoit de Mirabel, Qc J7N 2R9
450-258 3176
Date: Sunday April 7, 2019
Price: Member --------- $25 (includes bus transportation & meal)
Non-member ----$30 (includes bus transportation & meal)
Children from 3 to 5 yrs —— $0
6 to 12 yrs-------$15
Departure: 9:30 a.m.
From the Fairview Shopping Centre parking lot.
Returning from the "cabane" between 4 and 5 p.m.
Meal is set for 12 noon
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: (No later than April 1st)
Maria La Giorgia 514-630-9720 or Luigi Cristinziano 514-803 5275
or write to: westitalo@hotmail.com

St-Valentine's Gala 2023
Dear members and friends,
You are cordially invited to celebrate Saint Valentine and the 30th anniversary of the founding of our Association.
Date:
Saturday February 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Place:
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Reception hall Plaza Volare
6600 ch de la Côte-de-Liesse, St-Laurent H4T IE3
Cocktail in the tent, five course meal, open bar and live music.
For a nice evening with family and friends, book your table.
(Tables of 8 or 10 are available)
Tickets:
Members: 160$ per person
Non-members: 175$ per person
Please reserve before February 1st.
Anna Ruggeri, secretary: 514-626-2403
or write to: westitalo@hotmail.com
CALENDAR 2022 REFLECTIONS

Competition For The Best Homemade Wine
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 19:00
Place: St. Michael & All Angels Church
15556 Cabot Pierrefonds H9H 1R5
Cost: Members 30.00$ - Non-members 35.00$
(meal included, bring your own wine and drinks)
Non-members are welcomed (non-members, however, cannot participate in the competition)
Dear members and friends,
Our association is organizing an evening for the best homemade wine contest.
A wine expert will select the best wine.
The wines presented must be submitted in bottles labeled to indicate the type of grapes used and the vintage year.
A contestant can submit only one bottle of wine.
The winner will receive a 150$ prize. The second position will receive 100$ and third 50$.
A meal will be served during the evening.
Menu: Entrée - Focaccia and bread - Lasagne - Salad - Chicken cordon bleu (rapini, peppers, potatoes) - Fruit - Water - Coffee
IT IS MANDATORY TO RESERVE BEFORE March 19, 2019
By calling Luigi Cristinziano: 514-803-5275 or
Anna Ruggeri: 514-626-2403 or by writing to: westitalo@hotmail.com

Artisan Fair 2022

Line-Dancing
Due to popular demand, the Association agreed to host another 4 weeks of line-dancing with Monique.
Men are welcome to join.
Date: September 10, 17, 24, and October 1st, 2018
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: St-Michael & All Angels Church
15556 Cabot, Pierrefonds H9H 1R5
Cost: Members $ 15 Non members $ 20
Reserve by calling Lise at 514-620-1761
or by writing to westitalo@hotmail.com
Annual Golf Tournament
Dear members and friends,
The Associazione Italo-Canadese del “West Island” Inc. would like to invite you to its Annual Golf Tournament which will be held Sunday, August 9, 2015 at:
Club de Golf Atlantide - Course “Don Quichotte” - 2201 boul. Don Quichotte
Notre-Dame-de-l’Île Perrot Tel: 514-425-2000
All proceeds from this tournament will benefit “la Maison de soins palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges”, the Lighthouse Children & families (www.phare-lighthouse.com). We urge you to attend in great numbers. The $175 ticket includes: gifts at the registration, the brunch, the golf cart, food and refreshments on the course, free participation at the various contests offered on the course and supper.
Supper only is $60.
Brunch: 10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 12:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
We encourage avid golfers to organize foursomes among family and friends. Please confirm your presence before July 31, 2015 by writing to us at westitalo@hotmail.com or by calling any of the numbers listed below:
Egidio Vincelli: 514-696-2417
Egidio Onorati: 514-696-5653
Mike Di Ioia: 514-694-1406
Any donation or prize for the silent auction offered will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support.

Photo Contest 2022 (2023 Calendar)
Dear photography enthusiasts,
Once again you are invited to participate in our Association’s annual photography contest.
Theme for photo contest for our 2023 calendar:
Free. No specific theme.
Participants will be free to photograph their favourite subject: scenes from daily life, family activities, their environment, their garden, pets etc..
Please avoid photographing people without their consent.
Please read the contest rules and regulations before submitting your photos.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- 12 photos will be chosen, (one for each month of the year).
- An unbiased jury will choose the photos.
RULES
- Your pictures must be taken within Canada (preferably within your province).
- The contest is open to members registered for 2022 and is for amateur photographers only.
- A maximum of 12 pictures may be submitted.
- All photos must be printed on 4” x 6” paper, in color, and in HORIZONTAL format.
- Images taken with a digital camera must also be burned on a CD and sent with the prints.
- Contestants must write the location where the photo was taken on the back of each photo.
- The name of the participant must not appear on the back of the photo.
- Entries may be mailed to the address of the association - C.P. 89005 L'Île Bizard H9C 2Z3
or mailed/delivered directly to: Mike Di Ioia, 36 Cherry Lane, Kirkland H9H 4K2
- Entries must be received by Friday, October 23, 2022 to be eligible.
- Photographs may be published on the Association’s official web-site or other publications.
- Your participation implies that you have read and understood the terms of this competition.
For more info: Mike Di Ioia 514-694-1406 or mike_di_ioia@ yahoo.com or westitalo@hotmail.com
Good luck to all!

Annual picnic 2022
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Les amis de Mascouche/Trevisani
2501 rue Iberville
Mascouche, Québec
J7K 3C3
Dear members and friends,
You are cordially invited to another event organized by the "Associazione Italo-Canadese del West Island". Come join us for a day of fun with family and friends.
The entire site will be exclusive to us for the day.
The Association is happy to offer the participation to the event at no charge to all 2022 registered members.
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Activities:
There will be a bocce tournament on real bocce courts.
There will be other activities for children and adults.
You are responsible to bring your own favourite food (no restrictions apply).
We will provide complimentary coffee all day long.
Fees 2022:
Entrance fees and other expenses will be offered by your association.
Age: 0-12 years old, FREE for members and non-members
Members, FREE (paid by the association)
Non-Members, 10$ charge.
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RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY before August 12, 2022
Maria 514-630 9720
or write to: westitalo@hotmail.com
Tombola
Friday, September 30, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Church
15556 Cabot, Pierrefonds H9H 1R5
Dear members,
We are inviting you to come enjoy another night of authentic Italian tombola. The 15$ charge (for members only) includes 4 sheets with 6 game cards each, coffee, cookies and water.
You can bring other beverages and food.
Since the hall has limited capacity, you must reserve in advance as soon as possible by calling
Maria La Giorgia at 514-630 9720
or by writing to westitalo@hotmail.com
Christmas Concert
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
St-Michael & All Angels Church
15556 Cabot, Pierrefonds H9H 1R5
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You are cordially invited to our choir’s Christmas concert directed by the conductor Andrei Bedros.
The admission is free for members and non members.
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For information:
Maria La Giorgia: 514-630 9720
Anna Ruggeri: 514-626 2403

Mont-Tremblant & Casino
OUTING TO MONT-TREMBLANT VILLAGE & CASINO
Saturday October 15, 2022
Departure: 9 a.m. - Fairview Shopping Centre
Return: 6 p.m. - Fairview Shopping Centre
For members only.
Cost: $ 40.00
(*includes $10 credit on slot machines, a meal voucher for salad bar &
soup & transportation by bus)
Limited seats
Reservations before September 15, 2022: Maria 514-630-9720 or westitalo@hotmail.com
SCOPONE CARD TOURNAMENT
SCOPONE CARD TOURNAMENT
Date: September 30, 2019
Dear members and friends,
come join us at St-Michael & All Angels Church for a night of fun in a Scopone Card Tournament.
Time: 7:30 pm
Participation fee: $ 5.00
For members only.
There will be a prize for the winners.
Refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring your own drinks.
We expect great participation.
Reservations must be made by September 25, 2019 by calling
Maria La Giorgia at 514-630 9720 or by writing to:
International Day DDO
Date: 25-08-2019
Come and celebrate different cultures from many communities.
Taste ethnic foods (from 3 p.m.), listen to music, watch their performances and much more.
Our choir will perform at 2:10 p.m.
Offered free by the city of D.D.O.
Come see us at our booth.
