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la nostra famiglia italiana

Upcoming Heritage Sessions at LNFI
STORIE DI GUERRA | WAR STORIES
Wednesday, Nov 16 at 7 pm • At the KCIC Hall

WATCH THE RECORDED ZOOM SESSION

We recorded the evening so you can watch Emma, Clelia, Romi and Rino share their stories. The video is 1:46:47.
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SPECIAL GUESTS

DAVID HAWKINS - MC
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David is a retired family physician who has worked in the Central Okanagan for the past 30 years.

He is currently the vice president and past president of KCIC.
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David developed an interest in stories of World War 2 through hearing the accounts of his father’s childhood. His father lived on the south coast of England and as a child saw firsthand the Battle of Britain with airplane dogfights overhead, bombs exploding in his town and airplanes crashing on the street where he lived.
 

PARTICIPANTS
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RINO FABRIS
​b- 1935
San Giovanni di Casarsa Pordenone
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CLELIA BERTOLAMI (LUNATICI)​
 b- 1926
Pontecosi, Lucca

 
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​EMMA RANTUCCI (TURRI)
b- 1938
Pontecosi, Lucca​

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ROMILDE MARCANIO (PANTOLI)
​b- 1940
Paterno di Arezzano, Abruzzo
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Palleroso - In Lucca
OUR FAMILY'S SURVIVAL - REMEMBERING VILLAGE LIFE IN ITALY DURING WORLD WAR II

​It was a time that was unforgettable - a time that tore through peaceful villages across Italy. World War II left deep wounds in the memories of many. In this special PIAZZA panel format presentation, MC David Hawkins shares an intimate look at the experiences that our members cannot forget.


Several club members talk about their memories of village life in Italy during World War Two. The onset of war changed their daily lives and routines, but their families were resilient, and they adapted to survive.
This will be a group talk recounting their experiences and how their parents protected them from the many enemies they faced.

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770 Lawrence Ave.
Phone: 250 762 0900

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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club acknowledges that our clubhouse is situated on the beautiful unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people. Who, for thousands of years, have lived in harmony with nature and continue to this day to offer us so much culture and understanding.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • President's Message
    • Vice President's Message
    • Executive and Directors
    • About KCIC and Our History
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
  • NEWS & ARTICLES
    • The Grapevine Newsletter
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Kelowna's First Families
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2025 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Bocce
      • Ferragosto Family Picnic
      • Aperitivo Vibes
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • Night at the Opera
      • Trattoria Dinners
      • LUNCH Open House
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • KCIC Library
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Order First Family Books!
        • CASORSO DOCUMENTARY
        • Upcoming NFI Events
        • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
        • Past NFI Events >
          • NFI - ROOTS TO RESILIENCE
          • NFI - Follow That Bell!
          • NFI - Spaghetti
          • NFI - Bisnonno
          • NFI - L'Acqua
          • NFI - Terrazzo
          • NFI - Guerra
          • NFI - Lilia
          • Coming to Pier 21
          • Dalla Terra
          • Dialetti!
          • Sveva Caetani
          • Emilio Picariello
          • Between Neighbours
      • Ladies Night Out
      • Vendemmia Highlights 2024
      • Family Games Night
      • Festa Della Repubblica
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • Clubhouse Rentals
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • Calendar Page
  • Take Out Dinners
  • Family Games Night