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Becoming a Member
To qualify to become a Club member you must either be an Italian National or be of Italian descent. Non-Italian partners can also become members if sign-up with their partner. Children under 18 come under their parent's membership.
Don't qualify, but still interested in learning more about Italian culture and language? Then we suggest you join our companion organisation The Circulo Italiano di Wellington. Hit the link to find out more.
Benefits of being a Club Member include:
- Free Club activities like the annual picnic in Eastbourne in February, Italian National Day Celebrations in June, Club Garibaldi (Wellington) vs Club Italia (Nelson) football game in November, and the Children's Christmas Party and Seniors' Luncheon in December;
- Subsidised Club activities like the annual bus trip" in March;
- Subsidised Italian Language classes for children on Saturdays;
- Subsidised Italian Language classes for adults with the Circulo Italiano di Wellington and
- Free parking at the Club after 6pm Monday to Friday and all day in the weekends
Annual Membership Fees:
- Single $30 (includes children under 18)
- Couple: $50 (includes children under 18)
- Full-time Student: $20
NB: Members who have reached the age of 70 and who have been financial members for five consecutive years prior to reaching that age do not need to pay subscription fees. New members joining after the age of 70 shall be required to pay subscription fees for FIVE consecutive years before obtaining this benefit. The no charge privilege does not apply to the spouse of a member over 70 who is not yet 70.
Hit the link to enrol now!
Founding Members
Island Bay, Wellngton
Marina della Lobra, Massa
Scari Beach, Stromboli
Regional Map of Italy