GCICS Events
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All Events are LIVE IN PERSON unless denoted as Virtual

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5/7/25 (Wednesday): Avanti Sinfonia Concert@Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota; 7:00 pm (approx. 90 min), wine/cheese reception; cost-$30; pay at door; open to public; much of concert devoted to Italian music; announced 3/24/25.
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5/22/25 (Thursday): Community Engagement Event: Volunteer Opportunity @Sunnyside Village, a Tour, Sarasota, 9:45 am-11 am; reservation required; announced 4/18/25.
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5/22/25 (Thursday): La Cena: Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort, 5:00 pm; announced 5/1/25.
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5/29/25 (Thursday): Cultural Event-Film Matinee: Bitter Rice (Riso Amaro) (1 hr. 47 min.)@Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota; N/C; 2:00-4:00 pm; guests are welcome; announced 3/1/25. Click Here To See The Movie Trailer
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10/25/25 (Saturday): Italian Cultural Heritage Month Welcome Back Luncheon: location TBD; guests are welcome; to be announced.
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11/13/25 (Thursday): Cultural Lecture@Selby Library Auditorium, 2:00 pm (approx. 90 min.); Prof. Mary Watt (UF, Gainesville); Title: Dante’s Inferno and the Yellow Brick Road to Salvation; N/C; guests are welcome; to be announced.
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12/14/25 (Sunday): Holiday/Christmas Party/Scholarship Fundraiser@Patty & Mike DiMicele’s home, Misty Creek, Sarasota, 5:30-9:00 pm; potluck & BYOB; $40 scholarship donation; to be announced.
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1/10/26 (Saturday): Annual Meeting/Luncheon/Town Hall/Program@Peridia Golf & Country Club, Bradenton; N/C to members; 11:30-2:30 pm; to be announced.
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1/15/26 (Thursday): Cultural Lecture@Jacaranda Public Library, 2:00 pm (approx. 90 min); Rabbi Barbara Aiello (zoomed in from Calabria, Italy): Title: The Holocaust and Italian Jews; N/C; guests are welcome; to be announced.
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1/24/26 (Saturday): Welcome Back Picnic & Bocce Invitational X, location TBA; 12:30 practice; 1-5 picnic; bring your own entrée & an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share; N/C; guests welcome; to be announced.
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2/17/26 (Tuesday): Carnevale & Fundraiser, location TBD; 5:30-9:00 pm; potluck & BYOB; $40 scholarship donation; to be announced.
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3/15/26 (Sunday): St. Joseph’s Feast Day Celebration - Early Dinner, location TBD; 4:00-7:00 pm; to be announced.
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4/11/26 (Saturday): Scholarship Festa Luncheon, location TBD; 11:30-2:15 pm; cost and menu TBD; to be announced.
NOTE: La Cena’s, HHs (Mon) & Bocce (Sun) are ongoing.
HAPPY HOUR DATES
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Mon, May 5
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Mon, May 12
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Mon, May 19
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Tues, May 27