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N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter Volume 10 www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com Ottobre 2013 Sometimes we forget that our Club presents a wonderful Friday Nite Pasta Dinner! Along with the efficient & friendly volunteers comes a heaping plate of pasta, choice of meat/eggplant, salad & dessert for a reasonable price! What a great meal! You can be proud to bring your friends & family! For those Friday volunteers, watch for your invitation to the 7th Annual Snowbird Appreciation dinner to be held Nov. 3rd. The Snowbirds will be back soon & in time to participate in the many exciting activities in the works for this season. Columbus Day Dinner Dance 10/5 kicks off a busy October so we hope to see you there. Octoberfest Birthday, Adults & Kids Halloween Parties are always great affairs so try to attend. Italian classes also resume this month so I guess that means summer is over! Hope you enjoyed it! Prepare to have a good time this season at the Club! Ciao, Bruce 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. 914 486-1492 Linda Bastian, Editor Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com Email: [email protected] All rights reserved, Copyright 2009 Children’s Halloween Bash Sun. Oct 27th 1 to 3 pm *Entertainment* Food* Fun* Prizes* Featuring ***Pony Rides*** Complimentary for children 10yrs & under! Costumes are required! Bridge Anyone? All welcome on Tues Oct. 15th 7 pm at Club Info: Karen Gatti 486-0729 The Nominations & Elections Committee The Board will appoint two members in good standing to the Nominations & Elections Committee at the Sept. 26th Board meet- ing. At the Oct 3rd General meeting, three more qualified members will be added from the floor. The Committee will present a slate of candidates for the 2014 elections at the Executive Board meeting on Oct.31st, then to the membership at the General Meeting on Nov 7th, at which time nominations from the floor will also be accepted. For qualifying criteria….. Please refer to The Bylaws Article XII Sections 1 & 2 for additional information. Elections will be held at the Dec 5th General Meeting. *Special Performance *One Night Only *Limited Seating* Coffee & Biscotti will be served. Tickets: At Club or 493-8883 Last Chance! Get Your Tickets now for a fabulous night of **Dining, Dancing & Socializing** Sat Oct. 5th –6pm Tickets available at the Club or by calling Barbara M 493-3204 / Barbara T 493-8883 Columbus Day with “Sonny & Sable” The Flashbacks The 3rd (Annual?) PIG ROAST once again was a smashing success with 100 people enjoying a fabulous feast! As soon as the sun came up, preparations began! The talented chefs & helpers included: Justin, Ben, Howie, Karl W, Marino, Bruce, Lulu, Mary, Linda P, Betty Lou, Emma, Karl, Lou, Barbara M, Kathy C & Linda B. The Terzi’s, Justin & Barbara, chaired this popular event & want to thank all of their able helpers! As you can see it takes many willing helpers but also excellent “organizers” to make it a success! Mille Grazie to Justin & Barbara! You outdid yourselves & we appreciated it! SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 9/15/13 It was quite a scramble to feed 81 hungry people without the promised pizza! “Technical difficulties” made it necessary to come up with a new menu at the last minute! The able hosts of the day did it! They were Lou Piazza, Justin Terzi, Joe Carbone, John Antico, Cake by Rosemary Francavilla, Bar– Dick Cattelona & Door – Linda Bastian. Those having birthdays were Thomas Marino, Maria Tims, Lou Piazza, Vito Mazzilli, Carole Schmitz, Ron DeBacco & Sandy Vecchione. Celebrating Anniversaries were Dennis & Barbara Bettinger, Justin & Barbara Terzi, Joe & Kathy Carbone, Bruce & Linda Bastian & Dom & Karen Gatti. Years ranged from 51 to 6! New member welcomed was Johanna Giordano. Mark your calendars for Sun. Oct. 13th at 4pm for the next one! An Octoberfest theme featuring Traude Wilson’s special potato salad! Come & enjoy an afternoon of fun, food & friends.

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N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter

Volume 10 www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com Ottobre 2013

Sometimes we forget that our Club presents a wonderful Friday Nite Pasta Dinner! Along with the efficient & friendly volunteers comes a heaping plate of

pasta, choice of meat/eggplant, salad & dessert for a reasonable price! What a great meal! You can be proud to bring your friends & family! For those Friday volunteers, watch for your invitation to the 7th Annual Snowbird Appreciation dinner to be held Nov. 3rd. The Snowbirds will be back soon & in time to participate in the many exciting activities in the works for this season. Columbus Day Dinner Dance 10/5 kicks off a busy October so we hope to see you there. Octoberfest Birthday, Adults & Kids Halloween Parties are always great affairs so try to attend. Italian classes also resume this month so I guess that means summer is over! Hope you enjoyed it! Prepare to have a good time this season at the Club! Ciao, Bruce

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.

914 486-1492 Linda Bastian, Editor

Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor

web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com

Email: [email protected] All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

Children’s Halloween Bash Sun. Oct 27th 1 to 3 pm *Entertainment* Food* Fun* Prizes*

Featuring ***Pony Rides***

Complimentary for children 10yrs & under!

Costumes are required!

Bridge Anyone? All welcome on Tues Oct. 15th

7 pm at Club Info: Karen Gatti

486-0729

The Nominations & Elections Committee The Board will appoint two members in good standing to the

Nominations & Elections Committee at the Sept. 26th Board meet-ing. At the Oct 3rd General meeting, three more qualified members will be added from the floor. The Committee will present a slate of

candidates for the 2014 elections at the Executive Board meeting on Oct.31st, then to the membership at the General Meeting on Nov

7th, at which time nominations from the floor will also be accepted. For qualifying criteria…..

Please refer to The Bylaws Article XII Sections 1 & 2 for additional information.

Elections will be held at the Dec 5th General Meeting.

*Special Performance *One Night Only *Limited Seating* Coffee & Biscotti will be served. Tickets: At Club or 493-8883

Last Chance! Get Your Tickets now for a fabulous night of **Dining, Dancing & Socializing** Sat Oct. 5th –6pm

Tickets available at the Club or by calling Barbara M 493-3204 / Barbara T 493-8883

Columbus Day with “Sonny & Sable” The Flashbacks

The 3rd (Annual?) PIG ROAST once again was a

smashing success with 100 people enjoying a fabulous feast! As soon as the sun came up, preparations began!

The talented chefs & helpers included: Justin, Ben, Howie, Karl W, Marino, Bruce, Lulu, Mary, Linda P, Betty Lou, Emma, Karl, Lou, Barbara M, Kathy C & Linda B. The Terzi’s, Justin & Barbara, chaired this popular event & want to thank all of their able helpers! As you can see it takes many willing helpers but also excellent “organizers”

to make it a success! Mille Grazie to Justin & Barbara!

You outdid yourselves & we appreciated it!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 9/15/13 It was quite a scramble to feed 81 hungry people without the promised pizza! “Technical difficulties” made it necessary to come up with a new menu at the last minute! The able hosts of the day did it! They were Lou Piazza, Justin Terzi, Joe Carbone, John Antico, Cake by Rosemary Francavilla, Bar– Dick Cattelona & Door– Linda Bastian. Those having birthdays were Thomas Marino, Maria Tims, Lou Piazza, Vito Mazzilli, Carole Schmitz, Ron DeBacco & Sandy Vecchione. Celebrating Anniversaries were Dennis & Barbara Bettinger, Justin & Barbara Terzi, Joe & Kathy Carbone, Bruce & Linda Bastian & Dom & Karen Gatti. Years ranged from 51 to 6! New member welcomed was Johanna Giordano. Mark your calendars for Sun. Oct. 13th at 4pm for the next one! An Octoberfest theme featuring Traude Wilson’s special potato salad! Come & enjoy an afternoon of fun, food & friends.

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October Notable Dates: October 3rd - General Meeting 7:00 pm

October 5th– Columbus Day Celebration 6pm

October 13th– Birthday/Anniversary Celebration 4pm

October 26th– Adult Halloween Party 6pm

October 27th– Children’s Halloween Bash 1-3pm. Bring

children, grandchildren, neighbor’s kids! FREE

October 31st—Executive Board Meeting

Wednesday’s Card Games continue

Monday & Wednesday Morning Coffee Club 9 to

noon has now been extended to include Wednesday too.

Monday’s Bocce— every Monday after coffee!

Weekly Italian Classes/ Study of Italian Culture

See “scroll” for Italian Language information

Welcome New Members! Phyllis Church, Emile Conforti, Johanna Giordano, Doris McPeek, Matt Perhac, Jamie Sooy

This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is N to Z. Your contributions are appreciated by everyone.

Luce del Sole Get well soon!

Doreen George, Carl Perhac, Tina Stradtman, Robin Blaisdell, Father Jack Cosentino

Condolences to the family & friends on the recent passing of Martha Giovaniello, a long time

member & a familiar face at many special events.

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

Buon Compleanno!

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

Raymond Mariani , Amy Rose 3rd, Sandy McHenry, David DeCarlo 4th,Brigitte Kellman 5th, Shirley Opipari 5th, Charles Derrick 6th, Lou Sclafani 8th, Robert Cordero, Joe Esposito 9th, Michael Matarelli 10th, Diane Stabile 11th, Eugenia Navas 13th, Michele Clark, Linda Perhac, Emma Tarhalla 16th, Ivan Ciridnikov 17th, Rosemary Beere, Nick Cocomello 18th, Mary Elinsky 27th, Delores Cekola 21st, Evelyn Delorme 22nd, Mary Elinsky 27th, Joe DiMarco, Harold Beland 29th, Sonny Gioia 30th Richard Turconi,

*If we missed your Birthday, please call Barbara Moccia to update your information. Show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for Oct..

*Save the Dates: Mark your Calendar

Nov. 3rd: 7th Annual Snowbird Appreciation Dinner at Club for Friday Nite workers (Your invitation is one of the benefits of Volunteering on Friday nites!) 3pm Nov.7th: General meeting 7 pm Nov. 10th: Birthday/Anniversary Member Celebration 4pm Nov. 12th: Sarasota Opera Studio Singers 7pm See Flyer. Nov. 24th: Italian Style Thanksgiving Dinner 3pm Nov. 30th: Venice Holiday Parade. Walk the route! Ride the float! Hand out beads! Chairperson, Donna Sherman. Dec. 5th: General Meeting 7pm. Club Election Dec. 8th: Board Hosts Member Bithday Celebration 4pm Dec. 14th: Children’s Christmas Party! Complimentary! Dec. 31st: New Years Eve Gala “Fire & Ice” Theme (Red, White, Silver) Feb. 20th to 23rd: 26th Annual Italian Feast & Carnival

E-Mail us: [email protected]

NB* Wed. Cultural Class Session is now 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Limited number of tickets! Barbara 493-8883

28th, 2013

*72 volunteers were appreciated at Ruth’s Chris 9/1 Thanks to Lou Frank & Barbara M for planning it.

*New Coffee station & card table in Columbus Room

*Air Balancing to be done to help improve A/C in Club

* Donation $100 to American Legion Golf Benefit