Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge will hold its 37th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the York Ballroom of the RBC Convention Centre.

The 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.

Since 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.

The 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.

The 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.

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Entertainment: Darcy Oake

No keynote speaker ... you will be entertained with an extra special performance by Darcy Oake - Illusionist.

In 2014 and Darcy Oake, from Winnipeg, received the breakthrough of a lifetime – an appearance before 200 million viewers on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent. It was the birth of an electrifying new magician! He impressed both the judges and the audience, catapulting his star much higher than even he had believed possible.

In 2016 he made a guest appearance on America’s Got Talent proving once again that the impossible is possible and was further honoured to be a part of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebration where he performed before the Royal Family at a private dinner.  At Gala 2019, he will perform for us.

The Meal

Great food is always a hallmark of any Sons and Daughters of Italy event and this year's Gala dinner promises to be amazing. 

The dinner features  Italian salami and cheese in the antipasto plate. The second course features a light and fresh salad, leading to the next course of vegetarian lasagna.

Hopefully you still have lots of room because it is time for the main course, a beautiful filet of beef accompanied by fresh vegetables.

Did we mention there is wine on the table?

As you pat your tummy with contentment, there is more.  A decadent lemon mousse cake will be served along with coffee and tea.

If you now think you are done, you don't understand Italian meals. In the lounge will be espresso and pastries!

But please exercise some caution, as soon the band will start and you will want to be up on the dance floor...

(meal subject to change)