March 2009
Marzo(March) 2009
On February 8th, we held our annual Family Bocce and Bowling Day. It was fantastic. Many families attended the fun festivities. There was a large buffet of food filled with a variety of salads, meats, fruits, vegetables and desserts. Not to mention the gaming was a lot of fun. Everyone got to participate in the bocce or bowling or even both. You can see great pictures on our website.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars. Our annual St. Joseph Table will be held on Sunday, March 15th. Mass will be held at Noon in the Casa Chapel. Immediately following will be luncheon. All proceeds will be donated to “Kids Fight Cancer as well as the Italian Language Program at Casa Italia/Italian Culture Center. Please see attached flyer for detailed information.
A Few Thoughts for Some Members:
CIAO would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Frank DeCicco for the loss of his uncle, Giovanni Spizzirri and to the family of Lorraine Martino for the loss of her brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. To report incidents of care and concern about our club members, please contact our board member Rosemarie Caiafa. Please note that we only report births, deaths and concern of health.
New Members
CIAO would like to welcome our newest member: Sharon Rago Lee. Welcome aboard and be sure to join in all of our cultural festivities. For new membership applications you may go onto our website and print out a form. If you do not have access to the web you may contact Mary DeSanto for a new membership application package.
Special Notes to our members:
Casa Italia/Italian Culture Center has designated a room for keepsake of our Calabrian heritage. This museum is dedicated to hold literature and artifacts of our Calabrian ancestry. CIAO is asking for help from our members to sponsor the restoration of this priceless museum. Please contact Joe Bruno at (708) 804-0630 or Lisa Perkins.
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Until next time,
Maria Ruffolo
Corresponding Secretary