N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter

Volume 3 www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com Marzo 2016

N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter

Contents copyright of the

Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.

1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.

941. 486.1492

Linda Bastian, Editor

Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor

web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com email: president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Epiphany Cathedral

Saturday, March 19th, 2015

12:30 pm Mass Celebrated in Italian

Members are invited to attend. Volunteers needed to help prepare bread at the club , for details Call Joe DiMarco at 321-6523

First things first: A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the volunteers who gave of their time and talents to help produce a successful Italian Feast & Carnival this year. We were blessed with willing workers as well as good weather. There is still a lot of wrap-up to do before final figures are known but please mark your calendars for a Feast Appreciation Party on Sunday, April 17th, details will follow soon. Besides the Feast, the Club held many other

functions in February. A very informative video presentation on Italian Immigration was well attended; the Valentine “Dolce Notte A Venezia” was sold out; the Member Birthday was delicious & if anyone wants to host with a theme in mind, don’t hesitate to come forward with your idea. The Friday Volunteer Appreciation dinner will finish the month out nicely. Looking forward to it. On another note: Dick Cattelona held a reception honoring Betty Lou at the Club. It was a happy/sad affair since we have a lot of good memories but will miss her greatly too. Her involvement & presence at the Club will not be soon forgotten. Try to attend all of the special events this month, tickets are available. Stay well. Ciao, Bruce

NOTE: Remember to

Turn Clocks Ahead 1 hour

Sun Mar 13th

Tampa Bay Downs Trip

Sun. March 6th

Bus/Dinner/Racing

Leave from the Club.

Members $32 Guests $37

More Info & Availability: Dick 423-1297

DUO ROMANTICO: February 3rd was a perfect evening of

classical love songs and other popular romantic music performed by two classically trained singers, the Marinelli’s. Atilio, a powerful tenor, and Christy, a lyrical mezzo-soprano, who brought their unforgettable chemistry to our stage. Their voices intertwined with solos and duets from Broadway, Opera, and The Great American Songbook making their production nothing short of magical!!! Their tribute to our veterans was inspiring and their Bocelli renditions powerful. The visual affects of beautiful photographs on a large backdrop screen which accompanied their songs, added heartfelt emotion to their entertainment. Our exuberant audience chimed in and sang along with many favorite Italian songs. Many thanks are extended to our dedicated volunteers who made this cultural event possible: Linda Bastian, Bob Houston, Ron DeBacco, Viola Giancola, Marion Capecci, Johanna Giordano, Kathy Carbone, Ralph Maccarone, Joe DiMarco, Frank Uttaro, and Tom Santurri. A special thank you is extended to our members, numbering more than our guests, whose attendance supported this returning cultural program. Your warm welcome and standing ovations were very much appreciated. Mille grazie a tutti, Diane Houston Thank you too Diane! Great show with many compliments on the program.

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March Notable Dates:

Feb 28th– Appreciation dinner. Invites are sent.

March 3rd— General Meeting 7 pm

March 5th— Opera “Aida” Gene O for info.

March 6th-Tampa Bay Downs Bus Trip. Dick for info.

March 9th–Ken McBride Himself Show at Club

March 13th— St Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration

March 19th— St Joseph’s Day at Epiphany Cathedral

March 20th—Member Birthday/Anniversary 4pm

March 26th– “Jimmy Mazz” Mon Bocce Fundraiser

March 29th– Video: “And they came to Chicago” 7pm

March 31st— Executive Meeting 6 pm

Mon Bocce– 9am coffee too. Come & “roll the pallino”

Tues, Wed & Fri 9am AM Coffee All Welcome.

Wednesday’s Card Game continues.

Weekly Italian Classes/ Study of Italian Culture

Wednesdays-Mahjong 1-4 Maria for info: 497-0655

Welcome New Members: New Members will be sworn in next month.

This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is A to M.

Luce del Sole Get well soon!

Barbara Terzi, Louise DiVeccio, Conrad Perkey,

Jack Tarhalla, Tony Aceto, Tina Stratman,

Rita Schwamborn, Beatrice Fumei

Condolences: To Lou Mastro & family on the passing of his beloved wife.

To Dick Cattelona & family on the loss of Betty Lou. She will be terribly missed by all who knew her.

Thoughts & prayers are with you all & we’re hoping you

can draw strength from others who care about you.

Note: Please call Vi Giancola 497-6942 if you know of someone needing the support of the members through cards,

calls & prayers. Email : missvig007@comcast.net

Buon Compleanno!

Enjoy one Complimentary Carafe of Wine During Friday Night Pasta Dinner for your Birthday in the Month of Marzo!

Pat Alfarano 15th, Sal Amato 29th, Karl Bicknese 6th, Kelli Brooks 30th, Anthony Ciardi 22nd, Bill Comeau 26th, Anne Cuomo 15th, Anna Davis 4th, Rich Dionisio 27th, Hugh Earls 22nd, Vincent Feudo 9th, Gilbert Giancola 12th, Felicia Hock 19th, Bob Houston 22nd, Jim Leo 6th, Anthony Maggio 8th, Liz Maggio 23rd, Pat Mastrorilli 24th, Doris McPeek 31st, Noland Middaugh 18th, Bob Monaco 9th, Katherine Ostrosky 21st, Andrew Resignato 29th, Tom Santurri 24th, Domenic Scotece 23rd, Ester Sebesto 31st, Bob Sherman 22nd, Lea Sherman 28th, Patricia Smiley 24th, Leona Virzi 11th, Peter Zazzali 5th.

*If we missed your Birthday, please call Kate Antico to update your information. Show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for March.

*Save the Dates: Mark your Calendar April 7th: General Meeting 7pm April 10th: Member Picnic at the beach! Flyer & tics soon April 12th: Last Video of the season at 7pm. All welcome. April 17th: Member Birthday Celebration 4pm April 30th: VPAC Feelin’ Groovey Special Group tix for Club

E-mail: President@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

Members Dinner & DooWop

at the Beach Pavilian April 10th 4pm to 8pm

Catered by Michael

Music by DooWop Denny

Limited Tickets! Available now! Price $20

February 14th Member Birthday There were 98 of us enjoying a

bountiful dinner prepared by the kitchen crew headed by Joe Carbone &

helped by Tony R, Joe D, Gaetano G, Pasquale S; Cake: Joe D; Setup:

Alaine T, Jean T, Mary I, Jackie M; Bar: Bob H; Door: Linda B; Raffle:

Tom M; MC: Bruce B. Celebrated were the Teneglia’s 50th anniver-

sary & 9 member birthdays! The Club was filled with smiles, chatter &

enjoyed by everyone. It’s a great opportunity to greet & visit with your

fellow members. “Spring” forth & attend the next one on March 20th.

January’s Member Birthday was held 1/17 with 125 people

enjoying delicious PIZZA, Pasta Fagiole & salad prepared by Joe D &

team of Pasquale S, Randy P, Bob P, Frank U, Angelo T; Set-up:

Marion C, Marilyn & George M, Dixie C, Susan P. Bar: Bob H; Door:

Linda B; Raffle: Tom M; MC Bruce B. Celebrated were Bortolotto’s

54th Anniversary & 10 member Birthdays. Great party!

Valentine Party Dolce Notte A Venezia on Feb 13th was a Sold-

Out smashing success! 134 party goers enjoyed a catered dinner

by “Michael”, many chocolate dipped goodies & music by “The

Cruzer” who kept the dance floor full all night! Many thanks to

Kate & John Antico & Carol & Ralph Maccarone for chairing

this sweet event! It was a wonderful evening! The list of helpers

includes: Sheila Sullivan, Bob Dowling, Kathy Carbone, Shirley

Santurri, her daughter Lynn, Linda Bastian, Johanna Giordano, Joe

Bird, Lee & Bob Sherman, Tom Martorana, Karl Bicknese, Diane

& Bob Houston, Bob Marcario, & Peter Boniface. Their efforts

paid off in multiple compliments for an evening that was enjoyed

by all! Kate has the theme picked out for next year’s party already!

Sounds like fun! Thanks for a job well done this year!