From left to right: Elemanna Sacilotto, Sandra Pecile, Elda Maraldo, Ivana Pontisso & Carla Bomben

The Famèe Furlane Women’s Auxiliary (“FFWA”) is one of the newer groups under the umbrella of the Famèe Furlane.  This group is the result of an idea Elda Maraldo presented to the Famèe Furlane Board in the fall of 2005.  Formally approved and Board sanctioned, this small but active group offers its support to the Famèe while having fun with activities that reinforce our Frulan traditions and maintain culture.  At the same time, the group strives to stretch it’s horizons with guest speakers, regular book reviews, informative presentations and hands on workshops.  FFWA volunteers offer assistance to the community, particularly at the Villa Leonard Gambin.  Members fund raise through various excursions with funds generated used in support of the Famèe Furlane and its campus.

This group proudly presented the Famèe Furlane with its first ever “gonfalone” (banner), donated a much needed piece of exercise equipment to the VLG and has spearheaded the purchase of varied and sundry decorative items for the Famèe.  Its celebration of International Women’s Day is quickly joining the ranks of an annual signature event at the Club.

TIME TO RECONNECT

Another summer has come and gone!  Holidays, trips to the cottage, family reunions, picnics, and gardening are now pleasant memories to be recalled and warm our hearts during those long and cold Canadian winters.  It’s now time to redirect our attention to the Women’s Auxiliary and the Famee Furlane.

As most of you know, this small but active group meets on the second Wednesday of every month from September to June.  During the first meeting, the ladies celebrated another successful year and its inception with cake and refreshments.  Moreover, time was set aside to welcome a new member, Fiorella Rossl, who immediately felt right at home by taking part in a lively discussion following the traditional book report.

Once again, the committee has a roster of activities planned for the 2011-2012 season.  For those of you who are contemplating an evening out and wish to join, here is a list of upcoming events.

          October   -   Card Making with Lola Blasutta

                         -   Theater Night: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s

                              Jewish and I’m in Therapy

        November  -  Fallsview Casino

                         -   Food Art

        December  -  Babbo Natale

                         -  Arie di Natale

Do you have a special talent which you wish to share with the group?  Please consider joining it as the members are always open to new ideas and ready to welcome like minded individuals.

In closing, a special thank you is being extended to Lola Blasutta for sharing her special hobby with us.  Her creativity, passion, patience and attention to detail in demonstrating her craft was an inspiration to us all.