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OctOber

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Pasta & W.O.W.4 - Cena & JeWelry PresentatiOn

5 - DanCe @ PlanO int’l Festival

7, 23 - Hunger Busters 11 - Cena 12 - gala & silent auCtiOn

18 - Cena WitH OPera On taP

18 - Business netWOrking lunCH

20 - DanCe @ state Fair

24- BOOk CluB

25 - OttOBre Festa

26- FlOrentine steak Dinner

NOvember

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Cena

2 - “HallOWeen” Festa autunnO

4 - Hunger Busters

6, 13, 20, 27 - Pasta & W.O.W.10 - DanCe @ DFW int’l latina ameriCana

15 - Business netWOrking lunCH

21 - BOOk CluB

28 - tHanksgiving (ClOseD)

December

4, 11, 18 - Pasta & W.O.W.6, 13, 20, 27- Cena

7 - san niCOla/san luCia visit

12 - Fall language enDs

24, 25 - CHristmas eve/Day (ClOseD)31 - neW year’s eve Festa

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Notiziario Ufficiale del circolo italiaNo di dallas • ottobre 2013 • Vol 34 NUm 10

OttObre Festa special ceNa ~ birra plus mOre

OCtOBer 25When we leave Summer behind, the air is crisper, the leaves change, days are shorter, meals are heavier … and the Italian Club has a Festa. It is time celebrate the bounty of the Fall and all of its wonders.

Friday, Oct 25, we will enjoy a meal with the best of the season:

• ItalianSausage&Greens

• ButternutSquashRavioliwithGorgonzola&Walnut sauce

• GrilledTenderloin&FallVegetables

• Chef ’sSpecialDessert

Birra for your pleasure Tocomplementthiswonderfulmenu,aseriesofcraftbeers from Italy and other parts of Europe will be served, included with the meal. Wines will also be available for purchase, as always.

Special Cena prices apply ~ $28 Members / $32 Non-members.Remember,ifyoubringaguestonyourtab,theirpriceisthesameasaMember’s.

Make your reservations at https://icdcena.eventbrite.com/

It is time to celebrate Fall, now we can do it together!

Happy birtHDay, Giuseppe verDi! ceNa aND music witH Opera ON tap

OCtOBer 18How do you acknowledge a 200th birthday? A wonderful dinner is a great start. Add to that some first-class entertainment, and you have a perfect evening.GiuseppeVerdiwasbornOctober10,1813,andrecognizinghisbirthiscauseforcelebration!

PlantocometoCenaonFriday,October18~andbring your friends and family because “the more the merrier” is always the rule at an Italian birthday party. Insteadoftheguestsbringingthegifts,we’llenjoyVerdi’sgiftofmusic,thankstothetalentedsingersofOperaonTap(OOT).FromRigoletto’s“La donna e’ mobile”toLaTraviata’s“Libiamo ne’ lieti calici”, “Va, pensiero”fromNabuccotoAida’s“GrandMarch”,Verdi’scompositionsaresomeofthemosticonicinItalian opera. Enjoy his music with the interesting historical insights and moving renditions provided by OOT~andyoucanbesurethatChefTommasowillcraft a menu that is as special as the Italian artist we will celebrate.

RegularCenapriceswillapply,andthisissureto be a popular event so reserve your seat now by calling(972)931-9167oronlineathttps://icdcena.eventbrite.com/. Contact Mary Ann at culture@italianclubdallas.orgwithanyquestions.

We look forward to saying “Buon Compleanno” to one ofItaly’sfavoritesonstogether!

~ Mary Ann Webster

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presiDeNt’s letter

DearICDSupporters:

Octoberthisyear,likeeveryyear,isapivotalmonthfortheICD.ItstartsanimportantseasonwithGalaandtakesusintoourbusiesttime.

Thismonth,wearedramaticallyexpandingtheICDfacilityhoursandaccesstoitsgreatdinnersbybeingopeneverynightexceptSundayandMonday. Many of you have asked for this and now we can deliver.

My message to you is that the limitations have been removed, so come and enjoy your Club any night ~ not just on Wednesday and Friday nights.

Newtime,newmenu,excitingtimes.

Thanksforyoursupport.

SeeyouattheGala!!!

Jay jlaurenzi@gmail.com (214)448-4845

icD bOarD OF DirectOrs meetiNG

ICDBoardofDirectorsmeetthefirstTuesdayofEveryMonthtoreview Club financials, plans and other pertinent business of the Club. MeetingconsistsofCommitteereportsandDirector’sreports.

Allarewelcome!!!IfyoudesiretomakearequestoftheBoard, youcandosobysubmissionofaBoardRequestforconsiderationas an agenda item under the prescribed format - click this link http://tinyurl.com/5x2b2g

FlOreNtiNe steaK & wiNe DiNNer OctOber 26

InthebesttraditionsofFlorence,MembersoftheICDwillbeabletoenjoy a fine steak cooked to perfection, along with superb wines.

OnSaturday,October26at5:30p.m.,theICDwillprovideanexceptionalsteakdinnerwithshrimpcakesforstarters,porcinimushroomrisottoandfinishingthemealwiththeChef ’sdelicioustiramisu.

Each course will include wines specially paired wines from Italy and France, all for $55 per person. Other surprises will be part of the evening.Thiswillbeaspecialeventwithadvancereservationsrequired~ no walk-ins will be accepted.

Getyourreservationsinearlyathttps://steakandwne.eventbrite.com/ or call the Club at (972) 931-9167.Don’tmissthisgreatevent.

culiNary eveNts

Daily Lunch: NEW A LA CARTE MENU! Tue-Fri ~ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bringyourfriendsandbusinessassociatesforarelaxing,flavorfulmealfromournew“alacarte”menu,designedbyChefTommasowithtastesandpricesforeveryone.TrytheChef ’santipasto,panini,soup/saladbuffet or a new entree!

Dinner A la Carte: NEW HOURS & A LA CARTE MENU! Tue/Thu/Sat ~ 4:30-6 p.m. Happy Hour ~ 6-9 p.m. Full Menu

Now you can enjoy dinner at the Italian Club all week long! Come in to try our new menu items, from fresh P.E.I. Mussels and Panini Italiano to Sausage&RapiniFlatbreadorSalmoneall’Arancia.It’stheperfectplaceto meet friends or family between activities ~ or just take a break during a busy week.

Wine on Wednesday ~ Pasta & Pizza Night: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ Doors open 6 p.m.

Every Wednesday evening features our fantastic antipasti bar and one of severalpastaorpizzaselectionsforagreatprice.ChefTommasoaddsextrasifthemoodsuitsyou–meat,seafood&veggies.PastaorPizza-Members$12/Non-Members$16;AntipastiBaronly-Members$8/Non-Members$12.

Call for reservations and large tables (972) 931-9167

FriDay ceNa scHeDule & priciNG

Member Adult $20 / Non-Member Adult $32 ++Special Events ~ Member Adult $28 / Non-Member Adult $32

Reservations are kindly requested as seating is often very limited.

Bar opens 6:30 p.m.; Dinner service begins 7 p.m. Wine, beer and soft drinks sold separately.

Family and Young Adult pricing is available online or via phone. NEW: Open seating unless table requested in advance for your party.

** Raffle – We rely on our Members to bring small items for the raffle. Re-gifting is acceptable … just have fun! Buy Raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.

Regular Cena October 4 Opera on Tap October 11 ** Raffle October 18 ** Raffle

Each Friday, we make special time to enjoy Cena (dinner) with famiglia e amici. Visit the Club for a delicious five-course menu from Chef Tommaso, enjoyed insieme (together). Join us to savor the taste of authentic Italian dishes from fresh ingredients & recipes old and new. Share the joy of good food, good wine and good company ~ Italian-style! Weekly menu available via ClubMail & Web site. Reservations recommended at (972) 931-9167 or online at http://icdcena.eventbrite.com.

Special Event(s)++ October 25 Ottobre Festa

As we leave Summer behind, the air is crisper, the leaves change, days are shorter, meals are heavier … and the Italian Club has a Festa to celebrate the bounty of the Fall. A meal featuring the best of the season is complemented by craft beers from Italy and other parts of Europe. Call or make reservations online.

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preseNtatiON & truNK sHOw by Jeweler saNDra simONatO blei

OCtOBer 4Asachild,SandraSimonatoBleiwouldrun her fingers over the silver in her parents’antiqueshop,learningabouttheirtexturesandcraftsmanship.NowsheisaGIA-certifiedgemologist,runningherfamily’swell-knownMilan-basedantiqueandjewelrybusiness.Herlove of sophisticated metal-work and appreciation for nature, combined with her passion for gems and eye for design, make her creations the choice for busy women who want to move with ease and elegance between the events of everyday modern life.

From work to errands to a night at the Gala,herdistinctivejewelryisalwayseye-catching.NowonderNewYork’sMuseumofArt&DesignandthePeggyGuggenheimMuseuminVenicecarryher work!

Butyouwon’thavetotraveltoNewYork,Milan,orVenicetomeetSandra,hear about her work, and have the opportunitytopurchaseapiece(ortwo,orthree…)~justcomeearlytoCenaonOctober4!

At6:30p.m.shewilltalkwithICDMembersaboutherprofessionalpathandhowsheconceptualizesandcreatesherdistinctivepieces.Then,whileyouareenjoyingCena,takesometimetobrowsethepiecesfromhercollectionthatwillbeondisplayintheBoardRoom.You’llget to visit with Sandra, enjoy a glass of complimentary prosecco ~ and maybe buy a piece of her art to wear home!

ICDMemberswillenjoyspecialjewelrypricingforthatnightonly.(Bestofall,Sandraisagenerousphilanthropist,givingalargepercentageofallprofitsfromsalesofherjewelrydesignstocancerresearch.)

Contact Mary Ann at culture@italianclubdallas.org with any questions…andbringyourgiftlisttoCenaonOctober4!

special Olympics bOcce a wasHOut

DuetotherainonThursdayandFriday before the scheduled Saturday SpecialOlympicsBocceTournamentatOranGoodParkinFarmersBranchonSeptember21,thetournamentwaspostponed until Saturday, September 28.

OurthanksgotothenumberofICDmembers who volunteered for the event onthe21standtothosewhoseschedulesallowed them to agree to participate on September 28. Watch ClubMail for details of the tournament after the 28th.

BenParlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreach

HuNGer busters vOluNteers start a New seasON tHeN aNswer a call FOr Help

OnTuesdaymorning,September3,thedayafterourICDvolunteershadstartedthenewseasonworkingatHungerBusters,anurgentcallcamefromMarybethFickelofHungerBustersaskingifacrewofItalianClubvolunteerscouldhelpatHungerBustersthenextday.TheorganizationslatedtoworkWednesdayhadcancelledleavingHungerBusterswithnoonetopreparethetakehomemealsforthechildrentheyserveintheDallasIndependentSchoolDistrict.

Sothecallwentoutandourvolunteersresponded.Themealswereprepared, the children fed and the day was saved. All easier said than doneofcourse.Todropeverythingandrespondonsuchshortnoticeisoverandbeyondthecallofduty.I’mremindedoflatterdayMinutemenand Minutewomen.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Semira Pacifico, Fred and Elfriede Napurano and Charles and Carol Castellano for their immediate response to Marybeth’scallforhelp,andtoallHungerBustervolunteers.Youareappreciated beyond measure.

BenParlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreach

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icD visit tO tHe GeOrGe w. busH presiDeNtial ceNter & library

Thereare21PresidentialLibrariesthroughouttheUnitedStates,andthenewestislocatedrighthereinDallas~theGeorgeW.BushPresidentialCenter&Library.Agroupof37ICDMemberparticipantsandtheirguestsspentasummerSaturdaymorningexploringthenew,state-of-the-artfacility.

While waiting for our designated entrance time, we admired the display of diplomaticgiftsgiventoPresident&Mrs.BushaswellasmembersofhisCabinetduringhistwotermsinoffice.Thenwewereguidedthroughtheatriumwithitsstunning3-Dwrap-aroundvideotothetheatershowingthemuseum’sintrofilm.

After that, we were on our own during this self-paced morning. From seeing humorous films and mementos about “Life in the White House” to the very movingdisplaysandvideoclipsabout9/11anditsaftermath…tohavingpicturestakenwhileseatedbehindtheidenticalreplicaofthePresident’sOval Office desk… it was an event that made lasting memories for all who participated.

Thedaywascappedwithlunchat“Olivella’s~AveraPizzaNapoletana”,atinyrestaurantthattheICDgroupeffectivelytookover.Plateswerefilledwithpizza&panini,glasseswerefilledwithwine,andtheairwasfilledwiththe energy and laughter that can only be found after everyone shares a great experiencetogether,broughttoyoubytheItalianClubofDallas!

~ Mary Ann Webster

club expaNDs HOurs OF OperatiON FOr DiNNer

TheICDClubhousewillnowbeopenfordinnereverynightoftheweekexceptSundayand Monday.

Theformatwillbe“alacarte”fromanewmenudevelopedbyourChef.TheClubwillbeopenat4:30p.m.forHappyHourand6-9p.m.forfull menu service.

New food items include steamed mussels and Italianpaninialongwithnewanddeliciousflatbreads,pastaandmeatentrées.

More time, more options and a new menu for you to enjoy.

Questions? jlaurenzi@gmail.com

member News TheClubfamiglia sends deepest condolences to longtime Members and I Colori Italiani dancersandfoundersAndrew&MariaChobanyforthepassingofhismother,Elfriede(Ellen)DorotheaKlugChobany,onSeptember8attheageof87inBethlehem,PA.

InherhomelandofGermany,rightafterWorldWarII,shemettheloveofherlifeU.S.ArmyTechSgt.AndrewChobanyofPortage,PA.Theyweremarried for 53 years until his death in 2008.

Ellen was a tireless worker for her family and church and volunteered for manymilitaryandcommunityorganizationsprovidinghelpforpeopleinneed,includingtheOfficers’Women’sClubofZweibruckenU.S.ArmyBase,St.Michael’sOrthodoxChurch,theChurchSisterhood,thePortageSeniorCenter, and Meals On Wheels.

ServiceswereFriday,September13atSt.Michael’sOrthodoxChurch,915BlairStreet,Portage,PA15946,forwhichthefamilyrequestedmemorialdonationsinlieuofflowers.

New members

Welcome to our new Members:

Mr.RobertFinchSr.andBrenda

JamesDean

Patron Level- Allen and Laura Faradineh

FromTBank-PatriciaHoward,CraigBarnes,TeriFrench, Steve Jones

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Display yOur HeritaGe

While Italians are forward-thinking innovators in many fields, they never lose sight of the road they and their ancestors have traveled, and they show pride in that heritage in countless ways ~ including through photographs.

TheItalianClubofDallasandits Members are also proud of their immigrant history, so we have a “Heritage Wall” at theICDClubhouse.Thiswallis filled with vintage pictures providedbyourMembers.Themostimportantrequirementisthat the photo be significant to

theMemberandhisorherheritage.Thephotosaresodearthat,whenfriends come to the Clubhouse, the pictures ~ and the stories of the personsintheframe~areproudlyshared.NexttimeyouareattheClub,take a look at our past.

Are you a Member who has a picture that speaks to your immigrant experiencethatyou’dbeproudtoshare?TheHeritageWallisaClubfundraisinginitiative,anddonationsarefullytaxdeductible.

Contact culture@ItalianClubDallas.org for more information ~ and haveyourfamilybeapartoftheICDfamily’sHeritageWall!

Fall DaNce perFOrmaNces: i colori italiani & i piccoli colori

Please support the Italian Club dancers by attending the following events:

• October5-Thechildren’sgroup,I Piccoli Colori will perform at the Plano International Festival,atHaggardParkon15thStreetinOldTownPlano.Theirperformanceisintheafternoon.TheFestival features various cultures showcasing dancing, music, food and vendors ~ a fun event for the whole family. Please contact Maria or Carrie for more information.

• October20-The State Fair of Texas is here again and the group performsonSunday.ThefirstshowisatthestagebytheAfricanAmericanMuseumat1:40pm.Theother2showsareinfrontoftheHall of State.

OctOber bOOK club News

TheBookClubmeetsonThursday,October24at7p.m.We’lldiscussAmalia’s Tale: A Poor Peasant, an Ambitious Attorney, and a Fight for Justice, byDavidKertzer.Theauthor,a professor of Italian studies at BrownUniversity,specializesinexpertlyrecoveringlongburiedlate nineteenth century Italian court dramas, and presenting their details in a highly readable fashion for English-speaking audiences.

In Amalia’s Tale, he describes anepicDavid-versus-Goliathcontest that rocked Italy in the1890’s,leadingtostreetprotests by peasant wet nurses andtheirsupporters,andeventualreformofItaly’santiquatedsystemof caring for orphans. Italian cities typically sponsored an institution for the care of foundlings, and the institution met its responsibilities by contracting out the care of these orphan babies to poor peasant women willing to serve as wet-nurses. One such peasant from a village outside ofBologna,AmaliaBagnacavalli,contractedsyphilisfromwet-nursingasicklybabyplacedinhercarebythefoundlinginstitutionofBologna.

Thecityrebuffedherwhenshesoughtmedicalcare,butacrusadinglawyer,AugustoBarbieri,suedBolognaonherbehalf,pursuinghercasefor years through the Italian judicial labyrinth until she obtained justice, andlaunchedthebeginningsofanItalianworkman’scompensationsystem for compensating injured workers.The book can be ordered from Amazonbyclickingthislinkhttp://tinyurl.com/m3ghodp

seamstress NeeDeD

ATTENTION: Thosewhocansew,pleasecontactMariaChobanyorCarrie Harris as the dance group needs some volunteers to assist with alterations, etc., for the costumes still.

IknowwehavesomeexcellentseamstressesandtailorsintheClub~ I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks, Carrie Harris

Saltimbocca, veal sauteed with prosciutto and sage, is a festive and easysupper.AclassicofRomancuisine,saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth.” Although veal scallops are traditional, the dish also can be prepared with boneless slices of turkey breast or boneless chicken breasts.Thepanmaybede-glazedwithstockaloneorincombina-tion with wine. Ingredients• 2largevealscallopsoruncookedbonelessturkeybreastslices

(about8to10ouncestotalweightandeach1/3inchthick, or2boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves)

• Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper• 4freshsageleaves• 2thinslicesprosciutto• 11/2tablespoonsoliveoil• 1/2cupchickenstockreducedto1/4cup• 1/4cupdryMarsala,drywhitewine,oradditionalstock• 1tablespoonsunsaltedbutter

DirectionsPound the meat slightly between sheets of plastic wrap to a uniform thickness of 1/4-inch.Sprinklelightlywithsaltandpepper and top each piece with 2 sage leaves. Cover the sage with the pro-sciutto slices. Inasautépan,heattheoilovermedi-um-high heat. Add the meat, prosciutto andsage-sidedown,andsautéuntilgoldenonthefirstside,about3minutes.Turnandcooktheotherside,about3minuteslonger.Removetoawarmedplateandkeepwarm.Pourinthestockandthewineandde-glazethepanoverhighheat,scrapingupanybrownbitsstucktothebottom.Boiluntilthepanjuicesreduceandarethickened.Removethepanfromtheheatandswirl in the butter. Spoon over the saltimbocca and eat at once.

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

Fall into Fitness: Individualism at Its Healthy Best©

Potentially we are all runners, just for the reason that the muscles of our legs are the most powerful of our body. That’s a simple fact that for too many is without a consequence. In recent history, people have become more static and don’t walk enough because of dependency on motorized wheels for locomotion and on sedentary jobs for a living.

Not surprisingly, a few weeks ago the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease as to confirm that unhealthy habits are spreading in our society like a pervasive malaise. Obesity affects millions of people who indulge too much and don’t exercise. Today the word ‘running’ is more a euphemism used for describing: someone who is running a vehicle faster while running late, people running to the mall to spend money, politicians who run for the money, those who eventually run from their spouse and others who keep running into all sorts of trouble. If all of them were actually involved in the dynamics of running or fast walking, then America would also be the world leader in health and fitness!

Many people may think that running and walking are monotonous exercises and bar them out without knowing what giving up. They are giving up the chance of being healthier, less prone to sickness and to possibly live longer while enjoying a better quality of life. Others complain about being stressed out or depressed without taking the best and cheapest remedy available. Running and fast walking are very effective, no-cost stress relievers. They promote an immediate sense of well-being when performed with a convenient range of speed and intensity that increase cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular capacity. These simple activities can make anyone fit and healthier by just being consistent while using a small amount of disposable time!

The reason for regular physical activity can be for pleasure or for spirit of competition, but it can also be that you want to free yourself from a growing dependence, be it your car, TV or computer, or that you want to renew yourself after long hours of work. Perhaps most importantly, you do it to celebrate the chance of being alive and well and want to remain that way for as long as possible in total reliance of yourself and of your own strength. You do it to increase your level of energy because energy is indispensable for living an independent life, and life is motion. Only when moving at an accelerated pace and going far with passion and strength without help other than your legs, heart and lungs, you are truly celebrating life with freedom of body and spirit in their purest form.

Of course you may have other preferences or none at all but, regardless of your age, my recommendation is to be physically active in any way you can and live determined to stay strong and healthy. There is an old say in Italian: “Aiutati che Dio ti aiuta e la vita ti sorridera’!” which translates as: “Help yourself that God helps you, then life will smile at you”! Follow the wisdom of regularly engaging in basic fitness and, no matter how long you live, you will live self-reliant and free, energized and well!

~ Enio Elisei

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W W W . I T A L I A N C L U B D A L L A S . O R G

The Mission Statement of the Italian Club of DallasTo explore, preserve, and promote Italian culture, language, history, and traditions; perform charitable works; and foster

social interaction within the community.

La Missione del Circolo Italiano di DallasConoscere, conservare e diffondere la cultura Italiana, la lingua, la storia e le tradizioni; fare opere benefiche; promuovere i

rapporti sociali all'interno della comunità.

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Jay Laurenzi ~ President

John Gala ~ Vice President

Domenick Iacovo ~ Treasurer

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Carole Strippoli

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 80��0� � Dallas, Texas 75380

ANNOUNCING THE ICD WINE CLUB... IT SAVES YOU MONEY

You can’t enjoy our wonderful meals at the ICD without a bottle of wine ~ or maybe two ... so why not save 15% on your wine purchases in the future?

Join the ICD Wine Club! Our club within the Club that gives you value and great taste available to ICD Members only.

It’s easy ~ here’s how it works:

1. Each quarter we will charge you $100, with a $90 credit put on your account 2. When you arrive at the Club, you choose your wine 3. You will receive a 15% off the ICD price

~ ~ That’s it!! ~ ~

Choose any bottle of wine you want (any price point) and you will receive the discount. If you think you will consume 4 bottles of wine a quarter, you will come out ahead ... any more is just a bonus.

As a member of the Wine Club, you will be invited to special events and outings for Wine Club members only. And once you have been a Wine Club member for one year, you will receive a complimentary special wine.

Start with your next meal at the ICD ~ why not save a little extra right away? Registration and first payment will be at the Clubhouse.