BCAA

on a peaceful trail Bob married Deanne Veitch, daughter of then Whitecaps GM Denny Veitch, while playing on the team. Just before the wedding, they bought a five- bedroom house in North Vancouver. "That was 34 years ago. It was a big investment but thank goodness we went ahead." The property borders a forested trail with a creek. "It's very quiet here, and we have direct access to walk our dogs." The home's history The house's former owner was well- known 1950s music booking agent and talent promoter, Les Vogt. "Red Robinson told me that he and celebrities like Roy Orbison used to spend time here." dining with the Lenarduzzis "Growing up in an Italian family, my father came home from work as my mother was putting dinner on the table; we ate and talked together as my father poured a glass of his homemade wine. I wanted to imitate that in this home." The dining room's solid wood table seats 12 and was part of that vision. "It's a focal point of the house." Even though the couple's two grown children have moved away, they still come home for dinner every Sunday. Bob's favourite memory in the home "We hosted our son Ryan's wedding in the backyard last July. The basketball court became a dance floor. Dinner for 80 was set up around our outdoor pool; we thought someone would end up in it, but it didn't happen." Looking forward to summer In warmer weather, the family spends time on the deck and in the backyard where Bob's father, Giovanni, carefully cultivated grapevines over an arbour. "Now a plaque for him there says 'Pop's Vineyard.'" experiencing what it's like not to have a home Bob and Ryan have participated in Covenant House's annual Sleep Out four years now to raise awareness of homelessness. "We slept outside on the ground in the cold. Hearing stories shared by those in need made me appreciate that it could happen to anybody, and I'm very grateful for what we have." (left) The basement's recreation room showcases memories: especially Lenarduzzi's 2005 Order of British Columbia medal. 26 bca a .com SPRING 2016 at home profile (above) It's all about work/play balance for Lenarduzzi, and relaxing at home can combine taking care of business occasionally. grapevines over an arbour. "Now a plaque for him there says 'Pop's Vineyard.'" experiencing what it's like not to have a home Bob and Ryan have participated in Covenant House's annual Sleep Out four years now to raise awareness of homelessness. "We slept outside on the ground in the cold. Hearing stories shared by those in need made me

• Cover