February 19th Meeting/Luncheon – Massimo 134 Atwells Ave., Providence - Speaker Bob Azar, Providence Planning & Development

Time is noon - 1:30 pm.

January 15th Annual Meeting/Luncheon – Bravo Bistro 123 Empire St, Providence, RI

Annual Meeting.

Message from our President: As 2019 has concluded and we start a new year, there have been many accomplishments in 2019. Please attend our annual meeting where we will be conducting our election of officers and kicking off 2020. Our Christmas Social was a big success in our toy collection. Heartfelt thanks to everyone in making the collection a success. Lunch menu includes:

• Bravo house salad
• Refreshments: Soda - Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Ginger Ale or Cash Bar
• Choice of:
  • Bravo Chicken Sandwich - Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, Applewood bacon, arugula & mayonnaise on a French baguette.
  • Bravo Burger - Topped with aged Vermont cheddar cheese.
  • Baked Atlantic Cod -Lightly breaded topped with lemon sherry butter, served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables
• Dessert: Chocolate Mousse

December 19th Holiday Social – Bacaro, 262 South Water Street, Providence, RI

Be sure to bring a toy for a Christmas gift donation to a needy child! Your kindness is appreciated.

Menu:

• Assorted Salumi and Formaggi table
• Assortment of Salumi and Formaggi from the Bacaro Salumeria Menu. Cured meats and cheeses will be accompanied by freshly baked breads, spiced nuts, honey, marmalades, olive oil and an assortment of olives
• Roasted Fontina Stuffed Meatballs
• Pan Seared Sausages with Mustards
• Arancini- breaded & fried risotto stuffed with mozzarella
• Assorted Grilled Pizzas of the Season- Bacaro’s Famous Grilled Pizza, cut small and passed
• Assorted Panini- small, griddled sandwiches of Prosciutto di San Daniele, Genoa Salami, Soppressatta, & Taleggio Cheese

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Membership Luncheon Meeting
Restaurant is Bravo Bistro 123 Empire St, Providence, RI

November 20th Venue pending. Wednesday, Membership Meeting

Venue: Nicobella's 10 Dorrance St., Providence RI - Please choose one of the plated options when responding.

Speaker: Joe Paolino

Property Tour: 100 Westminster Providence RI - Meet here by noon.

NicoBella's is a family restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Providence offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They proudly serve home styled cooked meals that are affordable, nicely portioned, and come from recipes handed down from several generations. With the reopening of our new location, we will be adding a barista counter, fresh baked goods, grab and go meals, delivery of artisanal pizzas to the Downtown area and a full service bar. In addition to showcasing some of the best food that they city has to offer, NicoBella's will exhibit and support local artists, believing that Providence's Renaissance has been built and is dependent on it's diverse and vibrant creative community. We look forward to serving you!

Please choose one of the plated lunch options:

• House Salad: Included with bread
• Plated Lunch Options:
  Option 1 - Baked Fish with Roasted Vegetables and Potatoes
  Option 2 - Steak Tips with Roasted Vegetables and Potatoes
  Option 3 - Meat Lasagna
  Option 4 - Eggplant Parm and Pasta
  
• Coffee and Scoop of Ice Cream Included

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 Membership Luncheon Meeting
Restaurant is Bravo Bistro 123 Empire St, Providence, RI

Message from our President: As we approach the end of the year, there are many things to discuss in preparation for 2020. We will be conducting our election of officers, preparing our year end report to our membership and preparing for our Holiday Social in December. Please come and enjoy lunch on October 16th and also welcome our speaker, Domenic Schiavone - General Manager Warwick Mall.

Lunch menu includes:

• Bravo house salad
• Refreshments: Soda - Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Ginger Ale or Cash Bar
• Choice of:
  • Bravo Chicken Sandwich - Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, Applewood bacon, arugula & mayonnaise on a French baguette. Bravo Burger - Topped with aged Vermont cheddar cheese.
  • Baked Atlantic Cod -Lightly breaded topped with lemon sherry butter, served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables
• Dessert: Chocolate Mousse

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 Membership Luncheon Meeting
Restaurant is Roma, Roma - 310 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI - Speaker: RIPTA Director Scott Advedesian. Join us at noon -1:30pm for our September Luncheon.

Our lunch menu includes:

• Fresh garden Salad
• Rigatoni Bolognese
• Eggplant parmigiana
• Meatballs pomodoro
• Sautéed vegetable & baby red roasted potatoes
• Soft Drinks/Coffee
• Dessert

Roma is located in the heart of Little Italy on historic Federal Hill at 310 Atwells Ave. Owned by Rosanna Grillo and Chef Domenic Ierfino, the restaurant first opened its doors in 1983 and added a banquet room in December, 1995.

Golf Social
Metacomet Golf Course, 500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., East Providence, RI
 
Details: The golf outing will be held on Thursday August 1st at Metacomet Country Club. For those wishing to play golf there will be a shotgun start at 10:30 AM. There is an $85 cost to play in the shotgun. Registration will begin at 9AM. A bag lunch will be provided to each golfer. We will have a cocktail reception at 3PM with a buffet dinner on the patio to follow at 5PM with an assortment of choices. Non-members may purchase the meal only option at a cost of $40.00

May 15th:
Massimo, 134 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI
Speaker: Jeffrey Deckman, Conscious Leadership Conference

From our President, Brent Wyrostek - A little note about our speaker, Jeffrey S. Deckman, for our May luncheon.

Jeffrey S. Deckman is the founder of Capability Accelerators. He is an award winning serial entrepreneur, consultant and is a thought leader on modern management and leadership skills required for today's complex workforce. He is the author of the recently published leadership book titled Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century.

Menu
1st course: Insalata Verde
2nd course: Choose one: Rigatoni Al Forno, Risotto ai Gamberi, Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan w/ pasta
3rd course: Cannoli with pistachio

The Vig, 21 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI
Speaker: Bob Lauro, Dunkin Center Tour

Lunch will start at noon with the Tour of The Dunk afterwards, with a very short walk across the street to The Dunk. Our guest speaker will be Bob Lauro from the Dunkin Center. He will lead us on a tour of the Dunkin Center.

The Vig has been elevating the bar for restaurants since its opened its doors. This is an upscale, retro sports bar with plush and creative decor. The atmosphere is calm and inviting mixed with sophistication. It's the equivalent of mixing fortune 500 companies with your favorite sports team.

Work downtown and need a new lunch destination? Going to The Dunkin Donuts Center for a game or The Convention Center for an event? The Vig is the closest restaurant and bar - located in the Hilton.

Our menu includes all of your favorites, and if your vegetarian or vegan we have options for you too! When looking for a new restaurant choose The Vig.

MENU ITEMS

Between Bread
Kickin' Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cajun Remoulade, Bread + Butter Pickles, Toasted Brioche

Atwells Avenue Grinder
Salami, Mortadella, Hot Coppa, Provolone, Sweet and Hot Cherry Peppers, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ciabatta

Pub Burger
White Cheddar Cheese, Half Sour Pickle, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Toasted Brioche

Black Bean, Kale and Quinoa Burger
Crushed Avocado, Tomato Jalapeno Jam, Toasted Brioche

Wedge Salad
Cherry Tomatoes, Candied Bacon, Red Onion, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Caesar Salad
Romaine, Soft Boiled Egg, Reggiano,Garlic Croutons

*All sandwiches come with fries or a side salad with Soft drinks, teas and coffee

March 20th: Noon - 1:30pm
Bravo Bistro, 123 Empire St. , Providence, RI
Speaker: RI DOT Director, Peter Alviti, Jr. P.E. Thanks for a successful meeting at the Bravo Bistro.

February 20th: 12 noon - 1 pm
RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI
Thanks for a successful meeting at the RI Community Food Bank.

Bring a canned good or non-perishable.
Speaker shall be Director of facility Gary Ivone

Message from our President at RIBO to our membership.

"We typically meet each month at area restaurants with a speaker who discusses RI Economic Development. This month we also want to include a moment to recognize another important RI partner by giving a check for $500.00 to the RI Community Food Bank.

In these times of hunger, we would like to take a moment to thank those in our community that are on the front lines every day helping our neighbors. RI Community Food Bank is in the forefront of providing for the community. Each month the RI Community Food Bank serves over 57,000 people in need through its network of member agencies across the state.

Not only does RI Community Food Bank provide food for those in need, but also helps provide education such as the Food Bank’s Community Kitchen culinary job training program. Through the Federal Hill House where assistance is provided for those in need and those in need pay it forward by working and helping keep the pantry stocked.

RI Community Food Bank does so much more for the community than provide food.

We wanted to extend our thanks to our neighbor, helping neighbors."

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