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Novità
Your Cultural and Social Newsletter
Volume 4
www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com
April 2015
As Easter arrives early this year, we will be saying arrivaderci to some of our seasonal
members. Hopefully you enjoyed the activities at the Club over the Fall & Winter and
are looking forward to returning later this year. Remember, if you want to keep up with Club news, access the website (above) & check your
email for occasional updates that I will be sending out. If we don’t have your email on file, please let me know by sending an email to
president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com. There was a great turnout for last months events, nice to see member participation. There
are some exciting events coming up– Jimmy Mazz Dinner Show to benefit Bocce, Member & Guest Beach Party at the pavilion by Sharkey’s
(a sellout for sure) & the Venice Symphony will be bringing some musicians to the Club for a sample of what they will be performing at the
“Amo Venezia” concert in May at the Performing Arts Center. We are lucky to have them at our facility, thanks to Diane for setting it up!
Watch for new members joining at the next meeting, we are now working on the waiting list. Enjoy a blessed Easter.
Ciao, Bruce
Plans are underway for this very popular event!
Watch for further details soon!
*Member Mom’s are free but need ticket for count.
RECENT HAPPENINGS…..
Mar.1st: Appreciation Dinner for Friday workers was held at
the Gulf View Grill in Englewood. 89 people enjoyed the
ambiance & the excellent meal, with service to match! Thanks
to Dick Cattelona & Al Angelastri for arranging this outing.
Everyone will be looking forward to the next one on
May 24th..destination not divulged yet!
Mar. 3rd: The Visions of Italy (South) video was shown to an
appreciative audience . The program is free to the public but a
basket is passed around for donations. They are added to the
Mario Capecci Scholarship Fund. Mille grazie a tutti. The last
one for this season will be on April 15th featuring Sicilia!
Mar.7th: Thanks to Gene Orientale for organizing this year’s
Opera, Don Carlos. It was long but enjoyed thoroughly because
of the “rousing” music. Reviews were great! Plans for next year
MANDOLINS In VENICE 3/11/15 When you combine mandolins, are in the works & include Giuseppe Verdi’s AIDA.
guitars, and one operatic tenor voice, you have a truly Italian musical
evening...una sera di musica italiana! The Sarasota Mandolin Orchestra, Mar. 8th: Off to the races at Tampa Bay Downs with a full
busload of hopefuls! 55 in number, some were winners at the
under the direction of Joseph Spinella, delighted our hearts with a
magical program of beautiful Italian songs. Joseph’s voice filled the windows but everyone won when it came to the food/service!
room with powerful vocals that brought rousing applause, bravos from Thank you Dick C for setting this up. Next year again??
the audience, and a standing ovation at the finale. There were many
kudos by our patrons, which again put us out there as a viable cultural
participant in our community. Everyone departed with smiles on their
Your Cultural and Social Newsletter
Contents copyright of the
faces and memories to carry them through until the Mandolins return
Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.
next year. Thank you to: Barbara & Justin Terzi, Linda & Bruce Bastian,
1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.
Bob Houston, Viola Giancola, Nancy Canto, & Ron DeBacco, Ralph
914 486-1492
Linda Bastian, Editor
Maccarone for the room set-up. Special thanks to Joe DiMarco & Patsy
Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor
Santaguida for baking the wonderful biscotti. Mille grazie a tutti!!!
web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com
By Diane Houston
Rental Agent:
email:
president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com
JOE BIRD
*Thank you Diane for chairing this well received annual event.
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Welcome New Member! Claudia DiGrazzia
Next meeting will see more new members from
the waiting list joining the Club.
Luce del Sole: Get Well Soon!
Barbara Terzi, Conrad Perkey, Denise Sudia
Condolences to: Louise & Family on the passing of
Peter DiVecchio. A long time member since 1997,
Cultural Chairman, hosted travelogues of Italy, taught
Italian classes, hosted the Heritage Booth at the Feast for many
years, he enjoyed the club.
To: the Family, Rich Dionisio & friends of Evelyn Tarricone. A
dedicated Friday worker, always willing to help , supported all the
club functions for the past 10 years.
Peter & Evelyn will be missed by all who knew them. May they rest in peace.
Note: Please call Vi Giancola 497-6942 if you know of someone
needing the support of the members with cards, calls & prayers.
Buon Compleanno!
One Complimentary Carafe of Wine during Friday
Night Pasta Dinner for your Birthday in April!
Dominic Cicero 1st, Kathy Carbone, Frank Marcario 4th,
Tony Aceto, Mimi Navratil, John O’Donnell 5th, George Clark,
Tom Marchesello 7th, Ron Tenaglia 8th, Conrad Perkey 9th,
Frank Uttaro, Joy Serino 10th, Chris Accardi, Tom Martorana,
Matthew Perhac, Patricia Rice, Donna Sherman 11th, Nancy
Canto, Jeannette Castiglione 12th,Giuseppe Mastrandrea, Sharon
Borsella 13th, Peggy Carlozzi, 14th, Theo Angelini, Janet Rose,
15th, Thomas Lloyd 17th, Anthony Rondello , Marge Ulkus
19th, Betty Burrafato, Barbara Ferroni 20th,
Sebastian Liseo,
Maureen Spacciante 22nd, Denise Sudia, Al Angelastri 23rd,
Lynn Fontana 24th, Ingrid Trofi, Darlene Tucceri 25th, Paul
Castiglione 27th, Rose Ott, Rita Schwamborn, Grace Robbio,
Jamie Sooy 28th, Robert Santurri, Joe Fiorella 30th
Call Kate Antico 882-4894 to update your info if you were missed.
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April Notable Dates:
 April 2nd- General Meeting 7:00 pm
 April 3rd- Closed for Good Friday. Easter Blessings to all
 April 12th– Dinner & DooWop at the Beach 4-8pm
 April 14th– Last Seasonal Video: Sicily 7pm All Welcome
 April 19th– Monthly Birthday Pot Luck 4pm
 April 22nd– Venice Symphony Sampler at Club. 7pm
 April 30th— Executive Board Meeting 6pm
 Mon Bocce 1pm All welcome. Come & roll the pallino
 Tuesday Morning Coffee Club– come on down!
 Wednesday’s Card Game in Columbus Room
 Weekly Italian Classes/ Study of Italian Culture
 Wednesday Bible Study 12:30-2pm in the Book of Acts.
Discussion hosted by Donna Sherman & Guest.
 Bridge game info: Call Karen Gatti 486-0729
*Save the dates: Mark your calendar
May 2nd– VPAC Amo Venezia Venice Symphony Sold Out!
May 7th—General Meeting 7pm
May 10th—Mother’s Day Fabulous Buffet Brunch
June 21st- Father’s Day Breakfast
Congrats to the IACV Bowling team of:
Secondo Bortolotto, Ken Russell, Julia
Griffith, Frank Aidala & Frank Maccarone.
Rose to 2nd Place in the Yum Yum Bakery
league at AMF Venice Lanes on Week 18!
Best of luck for the rest of the season! We’re cheering for you!
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March 22nd- Birthday Celebration A new record was set!
136 members attended and sang to 17 birthday celebrants! Mike
Alexandratos hosted the Greek themed food starting with dolmades &
feta, then Greek style salad, chicken & roasted potatoes, spanakopita
and Baklava (Mike’s recipe) by Joe D. Tutti Delizioso! Helpers included:
Pasquale, Justin, Randy & Susan P, Teresa L, Marino, Ralph M, Frank U,
Mary I, Tom M, Linda B & Joe Bird on Bar. Chair, Bruce reminds new
members that it’s a perfect way to get acquainted with your fellow
members! It’s your club to enjoy! Next one on April 19th! Popular
“Pot Luck” with sign-up sheet preference available soon. There are
many really good cooks in the Club so we’re in for a treat!
Pasquali
March 14th– St Patrick’s Day Celebration brought 105
March 19th- St Joseph’s Day
members & guests (Irish for a day!) to the “wearing of the green” party!
Hors d’oeuvres of prosciutto melon were served before a meal of pasta
orecchiette (yummy) & traditional Irish soda bread, corned beef & cabbage
dinner, followed by filled crullers. All prepared by our “culinary team” of
Joe DiMarco, Bob Pelegrini, Patsy Santaguida, Justin Terzi, Gaetano
Giarmoleo & expert bussing by Anthony Rondello & Frank Uttaro. Bar setup, Karl Bickinese, decorations, featuring “Colins & Colleens” by Linda B &
set-up leprechauns Marion C, Roseann D, Kate A & Tony R. Tickets & seating Barbara T, raffle Tom M. All enjoyed a few jigs with DJ Lucy spinning
the tunes. Kudos to Bruce & Joe for chairing this fun event. “Wherever
you go & whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.”
**Compliments were many! **The soda bread was “to die for”!
Tom
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Epiphany Cathedral was well attended by about
50 members. This annual mass is celebrated in
Italian and readings were done by Marino Roncari
& Nancy Canto. In keeping with tradition, the
congregation enjoyed the breads & biscotti
provided by the club, after the services.
Joe DiMarco thanks all who attended & especially
those who helped make the bread. Mille Grazie.
This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is N to Z.
Everyone appreciates your “sweet” contributions! Grazie.
E-Mail: President@italianamericanclubofvenice.com