IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 Italian American Club of Livonia

UPCOMING EVENTS Dear Fellow Members, Friday, March 1st WILD GAME DINNER Club Closed As we round the corner and look forward to closing Sunday, March 3rd the door on old man winter, there are plenty of Italian Heritage Night At Piston’s Game (LCA) Tuesday, March 5th upcoming events to be excited about. Of course Mardi Gras at Caesar’s Windsor lent is here and that brings our Cena di Pesce on Friday, March 8th CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) Fridays here at the IACL. Also, this year’s Regional Fried or Baked Cod Dinner will feature the province of Umbria, make Thursday, March 14th ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION your reservations today as this will book up quickly. The Guardian Angel Friday, March 15th dinner dance benefiting the Saint Louis Center is a must attend event on CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) Salmon Siciliano April 7th. Our annual Pasquetta celebration will take place April 25th and Saturday, March 16th is always a special time. Regional Extravaganza Featuring Umbria Friday, March 22nd CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) I would like to send a great big thank you to Nello Stante for yet another Fried or Baked Cod successful sellout of The Wild Game Dinner. Year after year this continues Friday, March 29th CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) to be a huge fundraiser for the IACL Charitable Foundation and supports Salmon Siciliano many worthy causes as well as providing college scholarships for young Friday, April 5th CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) men and women of Italian heritage. Fried or Baked Cod Friday, April 7th Be sure to check out the calendar of events for all the great things ST LOUIS CENTER DINNER DANCE Friday, April 12th happening here at the club. CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) Salmon Siciliano Until next time, stay safe, stay warm, and think spring! Tuesday, April 16th GENERAL MEETING W/DINNER As always, I can be reached at [email protected]. Friday, April 19th CENA DI PESCE (Fish Dinner) Fried or Baked Cod Sincerely, Sunday, April 21st EASTER SUNDAY Jerry Ruggirello Thursday, April 25th IACL President PASQUETTA Friday, April 26th WILD DAME DINNER Club Closed 2 9 16 23 30 Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Featuring UMBRIA 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm id’s Italian Classes id’s Italian Classes id’s Italian Classes id’s Italian Classes id’s Italian Classes Regional Extravaganza Li vonia 1 8 f 15 22 29 o Salmon Siciliano Salmon Siciliano Fried/Baked CodFried/Baked CodFried/Baked Club Closed Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Cena di Pesce Cena di Pesce Cena di Pesce Cena di Pesce (Fish Dinner) 5:30pm (Fish Dinner) 5:30pm (Fish Dinner) 5:30pm (Fish Dinner) 5:30pm Reservations Required Reservations Required Reservations Required Reservations Required Reservations Reservations Required Reservations Cl ub ild Dinner ame 7 14 21 28 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm

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DONNA ADINOLFI Sponsored By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: James & Loredana O’Neil KEVIN & DANA SCAPPATICCI NICK & NINA BALDORI Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By: John Baldori KYLE SCAPPATICCI NEAL BAMRICK Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS LAURA DOMANICO NICHOLAS SCAPPATICCIDAVE & JUDY MONTEMURRI-ALLEN SEAN BAMRICK Sponsored By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: LoriSponsored Scappaticci By: Francesca Hale Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci LEANDRO & SUELEN GIRARDI MARIO & DEBORAH REA Sponsored By: Rosina DeGiulio WADE SCAPPATICCISponsored By: Antonio & Maryann Rea RAYLYN BISHOP IACLRONALD NEWSLETTER & ANTONETTE JONESSponsored By: LoriORSOLA Scappaticci SUCCURRO MARCH/APRIL 2019 Sponsored By: Francesca Hale Sponsored By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci MEMBERSHIP NEWS LUCIA KEPSHIRE FRANCESCO & LUCIANAItalian TUCCI American Club of Livonia Sponsored By: James & Loredana O’Neil BARBARA BOSSIO WELCOMESponsored TO By: JoeOUR & Adine NEW Persicone MEMBERS Sponsored By: James & Loredana O’Neil Our Club is growing but we still encourage you to share our Club with families, friends and neighbors. Together we MADE this the ANTHONYWELCOME yearAQUINO we reachedTONINO over 1000 families. TO UBIALI Congratulations OURAUSTIN toNEW our Club! & JENNIFER MEMBERS MARCHIO BRIAN & JULIETTE CICCARELLI-ZIGILASponsored By:Lifetime Arthur & MariaSponsored Carinci By:681 PalmiraSponsored Grimaldi By: Louis & Robin Marchio ANTHONYAnnual AQUINO 309 AUSTIN & JENNIFER MARCHIO Sponsored By: Tony & Mary Greco Sponsored By:Honorary Arthur & Maria Carinci 18 Sponsored By: Louis & Robin Marchio JOHN & MELINDAYoung Adult BALLARIN IV35 MARCO & MARISA MERSINO Sponsored By:Current Shawn Membership & AngelaORLANDO Kelley 1043 & AMBERSponsored WELLS By: Luigi & Assunta Petrucci BRIAN & CAROL FIX JOHN & MELINDA Maryann and Joe Rea & –AliceBALLARINSponsored Membership Rotondo Chair IV By: Lori Scappaticci MARCO & MARISA MERSINO LINDASponsored CIANFERRA By: Shawn & Angela Kelley CHRISTINASponsored By: LuigiPAINTER & Assunta Petrucci Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian and Joe & Alice Rotondo Sponsored By: Jerry & Kathleen Jones Sponsored By: Maria Domanico LINDA CIANFERRA ANTHONY ZORNEYCHRISTINA PAINTER Sponsored By: Jerry & KathleenSponsored Jones By: Lori ScappaticciSponsored By: Maria Domanico CHUCK & LISA HOOMAIAN TERESA IAQUINTA NICHOLAS & GEMMA PEDERSEN Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian Sponsored By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: Brian & AnneMarie Pedersen TERESA IAQUINTAMARISSA ZORNEYNICHOLAS & GEMMA PEDERSEN Sponsored By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: Brian & AnneMarie Pedersen JEFFRREY & RACHEL HOOMAIAN SCOTT & DAWN LARICHESponsored By: Lori ScappaticciJOSEPHINE ROTONDO Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian SponsoredSCOTT By:& DAWN Mark & SuzanneLARICHE Merucci SponsoredJOSEPHINE By: ROTONDOJoe/Alice, Mike/Karen, Tony/Sheri Rotondo Sponsored By: Mark & SuzanneNATHAN Merucci ZORNEY Sponsored By: Joe/Alice, Mike/Karen, Tony/Sheri Rotondo ANGELO LANAVA Sponsored By: Lori ScappaticciALBERTO & VITA SPANO SUSAN HOOMAIAN-COLLINS SponsoredANGELO By: LANAVA Marco DeLuca SponsoredALBERTO By: & JerryVITA Ruggirello SPANO Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian Sponsored By: Marco DeLuca Sponsored By: Jerry Ruggirello DONALD MAGGI MARIANN IAFRATE SponsoredDONALD By: MAGGI Gino Fortuna Sponsored By: Gino Fortuna Sponsored By: Palmira Grimaldi Our Club is growing but we still encourage you to share our Club withOur Club families, is growing friends but we and still neighbors. encourage you Together to share weour ClubMADE with this families, the SYLVIA KISSICK yearfriendsOur we Club and reached is neighbors. growing over but Together we 1000 still encouragefamilies.we MADE youthisCongratulations tothe share year our we Clubreached towith our overfamilies, Club! 1000 Sponsored By: Jeffrey & Arnell St Juliana families.friends Congratulationsand neighbors. Together to our Club! we MADE this the year we reached over 1000 Lifetimefamilies. Congratulations to our Club! 681 AnnualLifetime 683 302 AnnualLifetime 318683 ELIZABETH PIZZO HonoraryHonoraryAnnual 31818 18 Honorary 18 Sponsored By: Michael & Ingrid Melaragni YoungYoung AdultAdult 35 35 Young Adult 35 CurrentCurrent Membership Membership1054 1036 Current Membership 1054 Maryann Rea – Membership Chair PETER & DIANE PIZZO MaryannMaryann ReaRea –– Membership Membership Chair Chair Sponsored By: Michael & Ingrid Melaragni

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN 03/07 ½ Day 7th & 8th Enzo Paglia 586-207-1083 Parent Teacher Conferences www.fedabbruzzo.org 03/08 ½ Day Elementary 03/14 ½ Day High School HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Fr Giuseppe Licciardi Parent Teacher Conferences 641 Chrysler Detroit 04/01–04/05 No School, Spring Break Telephone: 313-963-2046 04/19 No School, Good Friday 05/24 ½ Day LIVONIA CITY OF 05/27 No School, Memorial Day 06/19 – 06/24 Livonia Spree, Ford Field on Farmington Road 06/12 ½ Day High School Exams 06/13 ½ Day All Students LIVONIA CITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION 06/14 ½ Day – Last Day of School Kirksey Recreation 15100 Hubbard Drive Livonia MI ST LOUIS CENTER 03/01 Groovy Fest -Benefits to host Vietnam Moving Wall Coming to Livonia 16195 Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118 Burton Manor 7:30-12:00 $35.00 Telephone: 734-475-8430 734-956-0202 for more information 03/21 World Down Syndrome Day 03/02 Dive in Movie – (Little Mermaid) $5.00 04/02 World Autism Day 734-466-2900 04/07 Be an “Angel” Dinner Dance at IACL 04/24 Dexter Ladies Auxiliary Quartermania RUGIERO PROMISE To contribute [email protected] ANGELA HOSPICE 734-981-9800 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48154 www.rugieropromise.org 30th annual Angela Hospice Golf Outing www.angelahospice.org/events/calendar SOLANUS CASEY CENTER Save the date! 1780 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207-4485 Monday, June 11 Telephone: 313-579-210075th WeddingWe are Annive updating ourrsary roster book but CONGRATULATIONS to Western Golf & Country Club, Redford we need YOUR help. Please let Loredana, Club Coordinator, know Michigan's newest JD! ST MARYINSERT MERCY PICTURE HOSPITAL OF WEDDING PHOTOS CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN 36475 Five Mile Road Livonia MI 48154your CURRENT information – Name, IACL NEWSLETTER Spouse’s Name, ChildrenMAY/JUNE under 21, 2018 1830 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207 Telephone: 734-655-8740 Insert Picture of Maria Ruggirello 75 years ago, ThomasBirthdates, A Waling Regionand in Italy, Mary E- MailE (Cannatella) Addresses, were Telephone: 313-579-2100, Manager x202 Helen Palmer Inspirit Salon and Spa: 734-655-8810 (within St Mary’s Hospital) united in marriageAddress on June, Phone 6th, Numbers.during WWII and they celebrated www.cskdetroit.org MEMBERSHIP NEWS Personalized mastectomy fittings, Life Like Wigs, Full Beauty Service Italianth American Club of Livonia 04/29 Buddy’s Slice for Life 11am-10pm & Specializedtheir “75 cosmeticsWedding 734 -Anniversary”953-1106 x2 or [email protected] June 6, 2017. They 05/09 Fowling Warehouse 6pm-9pm exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic 3901COMMUNITY Christopher Hamtramck EVENTS Church on Oakman Boulevard in Detroit. They both are in there Maria Ruggirello recently graduated from the YoungLIVONIA professionals PUBLIC SCHOOLS night of fun, fowling, food and drinks University of Notre Dame Law School. 5/25 Half Day – All Students 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this 5/28 Closed – All Students, Memorial Day memorable occasion with family and friends in early June. They 6/13 Half Day – High School Upon her return home to Michigan, Maria plans COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- 35425 Michigan6/14 AvenueHalf Day – West Elementary Wayne School MI 48184 to begin her practice of law when she joins the 6/15 Last Day of School – All Students children and 16 great grand-children. Congratulations with all JOIN THE 734-722-7185 firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all www.comlivserv.comST LOUIS CENTER our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. CHOIR 16195 Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118 so very proud of her accomplishments. (The Telephone: 734-475- 8430 St. Louis Center has a capital campaign to raise $10M to build the St. Louis Guanella Supreme Court is getting ready for another Village, a community with new homes that offer comfort and support. ITALIANItalian American!!!!!) AMERICAN CHORALE Call Peggy Cole at the Center to find out how to help. TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2019 YOU ANGELA HOSPICE Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo The 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48154 IACL GENERAL MEETING is happy to welcome ! 30th annual Angela Hospice Golf Outing www.angelahospice.org/events/calendar With a Complimentary75 Pastath Wedding Dinner Annive rsary CONGRATULATIONSContact Viviana to Save the date! Monday, June 11 - Western Golf & Country Club, Redford Michigan's newest JD! Congratulations toINSERTCristina PICTURE OF WEDDINGAnne PHOTOSRotondo, (Daughter 313-690-1093 CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN of Joe and Alice, IACL75 yearsBoard ago, Thomas Member A Waling and Mary), who E (Cannatella) graduatedwere Insert Picture [email protected] Maria Ruggirello 1830 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207 6:00pm Dinnerunited in marriage on June 6th, during WWII and they celebrated th Telephone: 313-579- 2100, Manager x202 from7:00pm LadywoodReservations GeneralHightheir Meeting“75 SchoolareWedding MANDATOR Anniversary”on May on 25,JuneY. 6,No 2017. Exceptions! They She will Fall sessions will begin in September – Please www.cskdetroit.org exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic be attendingPlease Adrian callChurch 734-953-1106 College on Oakman Boulevardthis fall inoption Detroit. where They 1 both (pastashe are in wasthere line) Maria RuggirellocontactNorecently need graduated Viviana to be from Italian, the to join. no need to speak Italian. 5/2 Spring Garden Blessing 10:00am-12:00pm 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this University of Notre Dame Law School. INSERT PICTURE OF BABY 1264 Meldrum Detroit MI BY NOONmemorable, MONDAY, occasion with famAPRILily and friends 1 in4 early, 2 June.019They awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. Upon her return home to Michigan, Maria plans had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- CSK Earthworks Urban Farm for their annual all-inclusive garden blessing ceremony. to begin her practice of law when she joins the children and 16 great grand-children. Congratulations with all Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all 6/7 Cars and Cigars – Smoke Detroit 4:00pm-11:00pm our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. For more information, contact [email protected] or 248-978- 5511 Adrian Women'sIACL Ice Hockey MEMBE Team.RS Go Bulldogs! ONLY so very proud of her accomplishments. (The Supreme Court is getting ready for anotherJohn and Susan Iafrate proudly announce COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES NO CHILDREN PLEASE Italian American!!!!!) 35425 Michigan Avenue West Wayne MI 48184 Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland 734-722- 7185 Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She www.comlivserv.com Congratulations to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter of Joe and Alice, IACL Board Member), who graduated is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) and FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN from Ladywood High School on May 25, 2017. She will The Club Level will be closed until meeting is adjourned. Enzo Paglia 586-207- 1083 be attending Adrian College this fall where she was INSERT PICTURE OF BABY Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, www.fedabbruzzo.org awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. 6 Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2). Adrian Women's Ice Hockey Team. Go Bulldogs! HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Fr Giuseppe Licciardi John and Susan Iafrate proudly announce"Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to 641 Chrysler Detroit the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She Telephone: 313-963- 2046 is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) andOlga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, LIVONIA CITY OF Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2).to Irma and Aldo Rea." 6/19 – 6/24 Livonia Spree, Ford Field on Farmington Road "Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to Olga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild LIVONIA CITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION to Irma and Aldo Rea." Kirksey Recreation 15100 Hubbard Drive Livonia MI 5/4 May the Fourth Be With You 6:00pm-10:00pm SHARE YOUR NEWS This Star Wars themed evening will include dinner, a battle between the light and SHARE YOUR NEWS dark side of training from a Jedi Master. Space is limited, for more information contact We would love to publish your news. If you or your family member had a special event, (birth, anniversary, 734-466- 2900 marriage, award, promotion, etc) let me know and I We would love towill publish add it to our newsletter.your news. It is always greatIf you to hear or your LIVONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE what is going on in the lives of our members. Send 33300 Five Mile Road Livonia MI family member hadinformation a special to [email protected] event, (birth, anniversary, 5/10 Tastefully Livonia 5:00pm-7:00pm - Laurel Park Mall marriage, award, promotion, etc) let me know and I A variety of Livonia restaurants will be featured in the evening as you delight in dinner and drinks. Limited Tickets Available, contact Laura Tahmouch at will add it to our newsletter. It is always great to hear [email protected] what is going on in the lives of our members. Send RUGIERO PROMISE information to [email protected] www.antoniosrestaurants.com 6/13 25th Annual Feast of St Antonio, donate what you can and enjoy a FREE lunch buffet from 11am-3pm or order off the regular priced menu 11am-10pm. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. 7/2-7/8 Festa Del Gelato – Canton location only, receive a FREE Gelato when you dine with us, lunch or dinner, closed July 4th. 10/27 Save the date, 8th Annual Rugiero Casino Royale, Charity event of the year. SOLANUS CASEY CENTER 1780 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207-4485 CLUB COORDINATOR Telephone: 313-579- 2100 ST MARY MERCY HOSPITAL Loredana (Carta) O’Neil 36475 Five Mile Road Livonia MI 48154 734-953-1106 x2 Direct Telephone: 734-655- 8740 Helen Palmer Inspirit Salon and Spa: 734-655- 8810 (within St Mary’s Hospital) [email protected] Personalized mastectomy fittings, Life Like Wigs, Full Beauty Service & Specialized cosmetics

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New Year’s Eve was held at the Italian American Banquet & Conference Center. What a wonderful event especially the glow of the freshly renewed marble floors. They look brand new. The first-class event featured valet parking on a dreadful rainy night. Once inside the marble and reflection of Italian Crystal chandelier transformed the hall for over 200 guests. The guests enjoyed the new assortment of delicious appetizers followed with a gourmet plated dinner completed with edible orchids, premium deluxe bar and the best tiramisu ever. City Lights captivated the guests as they danced the night away filling the dance floor continually. Hollywood Nights played out with red backlight atmosphere, signage and corresponding décor. It was truly a night to remember. Insert NYE pictures

Lifetime Club Members, ROY & NANCY Most of the DeLuca family was present for CHAPMAN celebrated their daughter, Amy the IACL Sing-Along in December. IACL Chapman marriage to Christopher Pinta on members, OLIVER and ALMERINDA DELUCA Saturday, October 13. The ceremony was on are extremely proud of the tradition they the patio of the IACL with the reception to have initiated years ago. It is still going strong follow. It was a lovely fall evening. Everything and growing as you can tell by how many was perfect. Nancy’s brother, Rick Vescio was people attend. What a beautiful family. the officiant. They are both teachers in INSERT DELUCA PICTURE – Livonia. Also stretch and make bigger this Famiglia INSERT PICTURE OF CHAPMAN sign…

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8 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

Dance Fever Disco

We got out our boogie shoes on February 1st. What a night! DJ Jamez from Cloud 9 Entertainment kept the dance floor hopping with all his records spinning. The room was filled with balloons, sparkles, disco lights and people of all ages. It is a great site to see all different ages interacting with each other from the very young to the most mature. The dance moves shown on the floor were reminiscent from the 1970’s. We even had our own Soul Train. Some of the guests pulled out all the stops by dressing up - from the blue eyeshadow, white suits, feathered hair and of course the groovy colors. Thanks to Helene LaRussa for making it the brightest event of the year.

Let’s see which era we celebrate next --

UNDER CULTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS

The Cultural Committee is always looking for fresh ideas. If you have one, please attend the next meeting on March 28th in the Board Room. Pizza and Wine is served.

All events must be approved by the Cultural Committee.

Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00pm but are subject to change. Please check with the Club Coordinator for changes at 734-953-1106 x2 or [email protected]

9 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

10 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES REGISTRATION FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Italian American Club of Livonia 39200 Five Mile Road Livonia MI 48154

PROMOTING THE RICH ITALIAN HERITAGE Italian Language Classes began on PROMOTING THE RICH ITALIAN HERITAGE IACL in conjuction with our Charitable Foundation January 16th. We were able to register INTERMEDIATE ADULTwill beIACL presenting CLASSES in conjunction a program with – ourcovering Charitable Italian Foundation Heritage will be presentinga total of a program46 students. covering We are honored includingItalian History, Heritage Language, including Literary History, Works, Language, Arts and Literary Music. Works, Artsto haveand Music Emanuela Marionni, Raffaella STARTS ON: WednesSaturdayday,Saturday – MarchJanuary – March 9, 2019 9, 2019 16 – April 3, 2019 Naurato and Nunzia Perpetuini teach- 1:00pm1:00pm to 2:30pm to 2:30pm INTERMEDIATE II: 6:00PM – 7:30PM ing our students. We have 14 advanced BEGINNERS: Troy 7:30PM PublicTroy Public Library Library– 9:00PM students, 10 intermediate, 17 begin- 510 Big510 Beaver Big Beaver Road Road ners and 5 children. The classes will run OST $75.00 + BOOKTroy, TroyMI 48084 MI 48084 C : through April 2019. For moreFor more information information please please contact contact MaryMary Galasso Galasso at 248-308-2116 at 248-308-2116 / [email protected] / [email protected] If you are interested in classes, be sure ADVANCED & BEGINNERS ADULT CLASSES – to look for the registration flyer in STARTS ON: Wednesday, January 16 – April 3, 2019upcoming newsletters. ADVANCED: 6:00PM – 7:30PM BEGINNERS II: 7:30PM – 9:00PM COST: $75.00 + BOOK

CHILDREN CLASSES – PERPETUINI STARTS ON: Saturday, January 19 – April 6, 2019 11 5YRS-10YRS: 9:00AM – 10:30AM 10YRS-17YRS : 10:30PM –12:00PM COST: $50.00 PER FAMILY

for more information contact: [email protected] or 734-953-1106 x2 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION NEWS

Italian Language Classes began on January 16th. We were able to register a total of 46 students. We are honored to have Emanuela Marionni, Raffaella Naurato and Nunzia Perpetuini teaching our students. We have 14 advanced students, 10 intermediate, 17 beginners and 5 children. The classes will run through April 2019.

If you are interested in classes, be sure to look for the

IACLregistration NEWSLETTER flyer in upcoming newsletters. MARCH/APRIL 2019 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

On January 15th at our General Board Meeting, the IACL Charitable Foundation handed out the scholarships to the high school recipients. Many Congratulations to all. Claire VanGilder Livonia Stevenson High School Joseph Migora Detroit Catholic Central Marisa Romund Regina High School Antonino Minnitti DeLaSalle Collegiate High School Anna Isgro Ladywood/Fr Gabriel Richard Lukas Delibero Detroit Catholic Central Alexis Burke Greenhills High School Isabella Bonito Bloomfield Hills High School Ethan Soave Dakota High School Alexander Scopone* DeLaSalle Collegiate High School Dino Bucci* DeLaSalle Collegiate High School *Not Shown Also included in photo, Jerry Ruggirello, IACL President, Franco Iaderosa, IACL-Charitable Foundation Board Member and Daniel Scopone, father of Alexander Scopone.

12 Dance Fever Disco

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75th Wedding Anniversary CONGRATULATIONS to Michigan's newest JD! INSERT PICTURE OF WEDDING PHOTOS

75 years ago, Thomas A Waling and Mary E (Cannatella) were Insert Picture of Maria Ruggirello united in marriage on June 6th, during WWII and they celebrated their “75th Wedding Anniversary” on June 6, 2017. They exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic Church on Oakman Boulevard in Detroit. They both are in there Maria Ruggirello recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School. IACL NEWSLETTER 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They MARCHcelebrated/APRIL this 2019 memorable occasion with family and friends in early June. They UNDER CULTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS Upon her return home to Michigan, Maria plans UNDER CULTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- to begin her practice of law when she joins the CULTURAL COMITTEE NEWS Italianchildren and American 16 great grand-children. Club Congratulations of Livonia with all firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. so very proud of her accomplishments. (The Supreme Court is getting ready for another Italian American!!!!!) Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo

75th Wedding Anniversary CONGRATULATIONS to Michigan's newest JD! The Cultural Committee is always looking forCongratulations fresh ideas. toINSERT Cristina PICTURE If OFyou WEDDINGAnne PHOTOS Rotondohave ,one, (Daughter of Joe and Alice, IACL75 years Board ago, Thomas Member A Waling and Mary), who E (Cannatella) graduated were Insert Picture of Maria Ruggirello th united in marriage on June 6th, during WWII and they celebrated th The pleaseCultural attend Committee the next ismeeting always on looking March 28forfrom freshinLadywood the ideas.Board Hightheir “75School Wedding Room. If Anniversary”on youMay on 25,June Pizza have6, 2017. They She and one, will exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic be attending AdrianChurch College on Oakman Boulevardthis fall in Detroit. where They both she are in wasthere Maria Ruggirello recently graduated from the th University of Notre Dame Law School. INSERT PICTURE OF BABY pleaseWine attend is served. the next meeting on March 28 in the 90’sBoard and have seen decades Room. of changes. They celebrat Pizzaed this and memorable occasion with family and friends in early June. They awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. Upon her return home to Michigan, Maria plans had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- to begin her practice of law when she joins the children and 16 great grand-children. Congratulations with all Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all Wine is served. our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. All events must be approved by the CulturalAdrian Committee. Women's Ice Hockey Team. Go Bulldogs! so very proud of her accomplishments. (The Supreme Court is getting ready for another John and Susan Iafrate proudly announce Italian American!!!!!) Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland th All eventsMeetings must are be scheduled approved for theby the4 Thursday Cultural of Committee. each month at 7:00pm but Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She Mary also wants you to add the Patron Book Solicitation Flyer for St Louis and the SponsorCongratulations Solicitation to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter of Joe and Alice, IACL Board Member), who graduated is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) and Flyer - I think you already have them in there Put this page just before the flyer I guess are subject to change. Please check with the Club Coordinatorfrom Ladywood High School for on May 25,changes 2017. She will be attending Adrian College this fall where she was th INSERT PICTURE OF BABY Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, Meetings are scheduled for the 4 Thursday of each monthawarded with a four-year academicat 7:00pmscholarship. but Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2). at 734-953-1106 x2 or [email protected] Adrian Women's Ice Hockey Team. Go Bulldogs! John and Susan Iafrate proudly announce St Louis Center Important Information the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland"Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to are subject to change. Please check with the Club Coordinator for changes Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches.Olga She Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild Our Club has supported the transportation needs of the St Louis Center located in Chelsea, is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) and Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, th to Irma and Aldo Rea." at 734-953-1106Michigan x2 for manyor [email protected] wonderful years. April 7, 2019 will be our 24 year and we ask that you Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2). "Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to calendar now and plan on attending. Our Chaplain, Father Enzo Addari SdC is the administrator Olga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild for the Center a Beautiful “Home” for those with developmental disabilities. It is a caring, to Irma and Aldo Rea."

residential, family living and learning environment providing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children and adults. To learn more about the center, please visit SHAREtheir website SHAREYOUR at YOUR NEWS www.stlouiscenter.org We would love to publish your news. If you or your family member had a special event, (birth, anniversary, Hope to have you with us for this special event. For more information regardingmarriage, the award, 24th promotion, Annual etc) let me know and I We would love towill publish add it to our newsletter.your news. It is always greatIf you to hear or your “Be an Angel” Dinner Dance contact Mary Galasso 248-308-2116what is going on in the lives of our members. Send family member hadinformation a special to [email protected] event, (birth, anniversary, marriage, award, promotion, etc) let me know and I will add it to our newsletter. It is always great to hear what is going on in the lives of our members. Send information to [email protected]

CALLING ALL BOCCE PLAYERS CALLING ALL BOCCE PLAYERS We are trying to put together Men & Women Bocce Leagues in the near future. YouWe do will not be have organizing to be men skilled and towomen’s enjoy thisBocce ancient Teams gamefor regular and playthe oncamaraderie our courts of st yourweekly fellow starting Club February Members. 1 . YouAll levelsdo not ofhave play to welcome.be skilled to enjoy this ancient game and the camaraderie of your fellow Club Members. All levels of play welcome.

A sign-upA sign-up sheet sheet will bebe posted posted in in the the bocce bocce area. area. Please Please provide provide your telephone your telephone numbernumber and and e-mail e-mail addressaddress where where we we will will be ablebe able to contact to contact you. Also, you. indicate Also, indicate your yourpreference preference as to asevenings to evenings through through the week the (Tuesday, week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, Friday). Looking Friday) . Lookingforward forward to meeting to meetingyou! If you you!have Ifany you questions, have any please questions, contact the please Club Officecontact at Mary248-953-1106 Galasso: Telephonex2 or [email protected] 248-308-2116 or e-mail [email protected].

13 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

The Good and Welfare of The Italian American Club of Livonia The Good and(representing Welfare the of well-being The Italian of IACL generalAmerican membership) Club of Livonia (representing the well-being of IACL general membership) All news of family announcements, death notices, healing prayer intentions, member news, orAll any news photos of familythat you announcements, would like shared death in thenotices, Good healing and Welfare prayer section intentions, of IACL member Newsletter news, or any photoscontact that you Kathy would Iadipaolo-Jones like shared in at the [email protected] Good and Welfare section of IACL or Newsletter contact KathyClub CoordinatorIadipaolo-Jones Loredana at [email protected] O’Neil [email protected] or Club Coordinator Loredana O’Neil [email protected] It is customary to honor the loss of IACL members by Itdisplaying is customary the Italian to honor American the loss Club of IACL of Livonia members flag by Prayers of strength during time of healing displayingduring the thefamily/friend’s Italian American funeral Club home of Livonia visitation, flag please Prayersare extended of strength to all during IACL members time of healing and duringgive a two-day the family/friend’s notice, if possible. funeral home visitation, please are extendedfamilies to especiallyall IACL members for: and give a two-day notice, if possible. families especially for: Notify Kathy Jones 734-462-9438 or 734-377-5246 Notify Kathy Jones 734-462-9438 or 734-377-5246 Archbishop Alex Brunett AmericoArchbishop Marcolina Alex Brunett Americo Marcolina Please join IACL Rosary Club Rosemary Lutz Rosemary Lutz prayerPlease joinof the IACL Holy Rosary Rosary Club Enrico Bianchi everyprayer Wednesday. of the Holy Rosary JosephEnrico TaddiaBianchi Italianevery Wednesday. Rosary is offered TeresaJoseph PeruchiettiTaddia atItalian 7:30pm Rosary in the is offered Club House Teresa Peruchietti at 7:30pm in the Club House

Prayers, heartfelt sympathy and peace are extended to IACL Member and families for their loss. May love and comfort surround our IACL families as they grieve their loss, and may peace strengthen their hearts.

Correction from January/February Newsletter IACL MembersCorrection MARY from January/FebruaryGUIDOBONO and ADELENewsletter BAGNASCO for the loss of dearly loved IACL Members MARY GUIDOBONOsister Rita Battaglia and ADELE who BAGNASCOpassed October for the 18, loss 2018 of dearly loved sister Rita Battaglia who passed October 18, 2018 IACL Members ED and ANN SKOWRONSKI for the loss of beloved brother-in-law, Charlie Borg IACL Members EDIACL and Member, ANN SKOWRONSKI MICHELLE SKOWRONSKI for the loss of for beloved Uncle brother-in-law,Charlie Borg Charlie Borg IACL Member, MICHELLE SKOWRONSKI for Uncle Charlie Borg

IACL Member IACL Member 14 EDWARD PUGLIESI PhD EDWARD PUGLIESI PhD 07/06/1924 – 01/17/2019 07/06/1924 – 01/17/2019 The Good and Welfare of The Italian American Club of Livonia (representing the well-being of IACL general membership)

All news of family announcements, death notices, healing prayer intentions, member news, or any photos that you would like shared in the Good and Welfare section of IACL Newsletter contact Kathy Iadipaolo-Jones at [email protected] or Club Coordinator Loredana O’Neil [email protected]

It is customary to honor the loss of IACL members by displaying the Italian American Club of Livonia flag Prayers of strength during time of healing during the family/friend’s funeral home visitation, please are extended to all IACL members and give a two-day notice, if possible. families especially for: Notify Kathy Jones 734-462-9438 or 734-377-5246 Archbishop Alex Brunett Americo Marcolina Please join IACL Rosary Club Rosemary Lutz prayer of the Holy Rosary Enrico Bianchi every Wednesday. Joseph Taddia Italian Rosary is offered Teresa Peruchietti at 7:30pm in the Club House

Correction from January/February Newsletter IACL Members MARY GUIDOBONO and ADELE BAGNASCO for the loss of dearly loved sister Rita Battaglia who passed October 18, 2018

IACL Members ED and ANN SKOWRONSKI for the loss of beloved brother-in-law, Charlie Borg IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 IACL Member, MICHELLE SKOWRONSKI for Uncle Charlie Borg GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

IACL Member EDWARD PUGLIESI PhD 07/06/1924 – 01/17/2019

Edward Pugliesi PhD, age 94, was born and raised in Detroit by parents Frank and Antonia. He was a Edwardvocational Pugliesi teacher PhD, and agedepartment 94, was headborn inand the raised Detroit in DetroitPublic Schoolby parents for 30Frank years, and retiring Antonia. from He Henrywas a Ford vocationalHigh School. teacher His second and department career was head as a in senior the Detroit exhibit Public designer School at Henry for 30 Ford years, Museum retiring for from 18 years.Henry Edward Ford Highlearned School. to fly Hiswhile second attending career Cass was Tech as a Highsenior School exhibit and designer enlisted at inHenry the Army Ford MuseumAir Corps for as 18 soon years. as he Edward turned learned18 years to old. fly Hewhile was attending trained as Cass a combat Tech Highglider School pilot and and flew enlisted troops in intothe Army Normandy Air Corps on D asDay soon the as 6th he of turned June 181944. years He old. earned He wasthe Purple trained Heart as a combatand Bronze glider Star pilot with and oak flew leaf troops clusters. into HeNormandy was an avid on D pilot Day in the his 6th own of planeJune 1944.until his He death. earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with oak leaf clusters. He was an avid pilot in his own plane until his death. Edward is survived by Phyllis Bush, sister Virginia Drabicki, son Gregory (Theresa) Pugliesi, daughter Julie Edward(Archie) is Gittins survived and by grandchildren Phyllis Bush, Jonathan sister Virginia Gittins, Drabicki, Jennifer (Joshua)son Gregory Miller (Theresa) and Joshua Pugliesi, (Rebecca) daughter Pugliesi, Julie (Archie)and great Gittins grandchildren and grandchildren Ethan & Remi Jonathan Miller Gittins, and Robert Jennifer Pugliesi. (Joshua) He Millerwas preceded and Joshua in death (Rebecca) by his Pugliesi,brother andJoseph great Pugliesi grandchildren and and Ethanson David & Remi Pugliesi. Miller and Robert Pugliesi. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Pugliesi and and son David Pugliesi. IACL Member IACL Member WALTER MELONIO WALTER MELONIO 08/11/1950 – 01/24/2019 08/11/1950 – 01/24/2019 Walter Melonio, 68, survived by wife Donna (Cucchi) of 42 years, children WalterMichael, Melonio, Julie (Brandon) 68, survived Forth, by Mathew, wife Donna and (Cucchi)Joseph. Grandson of 42 years, Carter, children sisters Enrica Melonio and Sandra (Steven)Michael, Kaip Julie and (Brandon) his mother Forth, Angela Mathew, (Troiani) and Joseph.Predeceased Grandson by his Carter, father sistersFernando. EnricaAlso survived Melonio by and many Sandra nieces, (Steven) nephews, Kaip cousins, and his in-laws,mother Angela extended (Troiani) family andPredeceased friends. by his father Fernando. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family and friends. Born in Villa S’Angelo Italy and immigrating to Michigan as a child he was extremely proud of his Italian Bornheritage, in Villa returning S’Angelo to visit Italy his and cousins immigrating many times. to Michigan Walter and as a Donna child he met was at extremelyLawrence Techproud where of his theyItalian made heritage,many lifelong returning friends to visitincluding his cousins one who many would times. become Walter his and business Donna partner, met at Lawrence Mike Ugorcak. Tech whereAs an theyArchitect, made manyWalt’s lifelong legacy livesfriends on including in the thousands one who of would wonderful become unique his businesshomes he partner, designed, Mike many Ugorcak. of which As Donnaan Architect, ended Walt’sup building legacy while lives also on inrunning the thousands the business of wonderful end of the unique company homes for heover designed, 4 decades. many of which Donna ended up building while also running the business end of the company for over 4 decades. Family was everything to him, and Sunday pasta dinners his favorite event. He never missed a family wedding, Familyreunion wasor party everything if he could to him, help and it. SundayHe loved pasta vacationing dinners hiswith favorite his cousins event. and He our never motorhomes, missed a family for many wedding, great reunionadventures. or party if he could help it. He loved vacationing with his cousins and our motorhomes, for many great adventures. The most recent love of his life was his emotional support dog Josie, who was a fixture at the hospital and Thenursing most homes recent these love lastof his two life years. was Shehis emotionalmade him supportsmile and dog calmed Josie, himwho likewas no a fixture other. Heat the tolerated hospital the and four nursingcats; he homesloved his these dog! last two years. She made him smile and calmed him like no other. He tolerated the four cats; he loved his dog! Ongoing and increasingly severe medical conditions over the past two years affected his lifestyle irreversibly; Ongoingwe are forever and increasingly grateful to thesevere kind, medical loving conditionsand professional over the services past two of yearsthe nursing affected staff his at lifestyle Providence irreversibly; Park Novi weand are his forevermany caregivers grateful to and the homekind, therapists.loving and professional services of the nursing staff at Providence Park Novi and his many caregivers and home therapists. 15 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia

IACL Lifetime Member ANNA IGIDA IADIPAOLO 09/24/1932 – 01/25/2019

Remembering IACL Member, Anna Igida Iadipaolo (Ferrari)

You might have known her as Anna or maybe Igida. The students of Livonia Public Schools knew her as Mrs. Iadipaolo. Whatever name you used for her, she would answer with a joyful ‘Hello’ and a great big smile. That was Anna’s style. Always working and always with a positive attitude, whether she was managing Livonia Public Schools kitchens or the St. Mary’s Hospital coffee shop, or busy in her own kitchen cooking for her ever-growing family.

Like many, Anna and her family emigrated from Vicalvi, Italia, Provinca di Frosinone, in 1952 to follow their dream for a better life and escape post WWII hardships. Her family settled in Sarnia, Ontario, where Anna quickly found employment in hotel housekeeping services. In 1954, Anna’s friend Lina introduced her to her brother Gerardo Iadipaolo of Birmingham, MI. Anna and Gerardo fell in love, married and re-settled in Detroit to start a family. Anna work especially hard while raising her 6 six children. She wanted more than to just get by. She had great common sense, great business sense, tireless work ethic and unyielding drive. She was very frugal and worked multiple jobs to earn enough money care for her family. She went on to earned enough to purchase several properties in Michigan, Florida and even New Mexico. She educated herself and became savvy with real estate and home construction. Anna and her husband built 2 beautiful homes, contracting many IACL members for much of the work.

Real Estate and building homes were only part time ventures for Anna. Her #1 passion was in the kitchen. Anna loved to cook. And if you ask anybody who sat at her table, she was good at it. Her talent was cooking for the masses. So, naturally she was destined for career like the one with Livonia Public Schools food service. She was hired as a cook and quickly impressed with her style of cooking, speed and efficiency. Not to mention her recipes. Her specialties were her soups, breads and pastries. Anna’s recipes became popular. She became so valuable, they often rotated her to other schools to set up processes and train personnel. She was loved by the students and faculty at all the schools. Ultimately, the school system would recruit her to manage the LPS Central Kitchen, where she was responsible for all prepared foods and recipes.

Anna and Gerardo retired and found their final dream house on a lake, where her family would gather regularly for 15 years. She continued to cook for the masses, and all were welcomed to her table. Anna and Gerardo shared many wonderful memorable moments and friendships at The Italian American Club of Livonia. Their membership had become an inspiration to their children and their involvement at the Club. The Iadipaolo Family was able to announce 4 generation membership.

Anna passed on January 25th, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She joins her husband, her parents, her sister, closest relatives and dearest friends. And no doubt, she’s busy setting a table as she waits for loved ones. Anna’s life is truly something to behold. To know the hardships and struggles of her childhood is to understand her resilience and ability to overcome adversity. To witness the delight on her face when surrounded by loved ones is proof of her love and dedication to family. To see how tirelessly she worked for charity and cared for the less fortunate is evidence that we were in the presence of a most Godly woman.

Born to the late Enrico and Maria Ferrari, Vicalvi, Italia. Most Dearest Sister to IACL Member Pasquale (Mary) Ferrari, Concetta, (Antonio) Angeloni, Franco (Patti) Ferrari, IACL Members Loreta (Gabriele) Ferrari and the late Ortensia Ferrari Cherished Wife of the late Gerardo Iadipaolo of 46 years. Loving Mother of IACL members Kathleene (Jerry) Jones, Ivana (Russell) Polgar, Anthony (Diane), Ortensia (Gary) Mazzola, IACL members Gerryanna (Frank) Luscri and Patrick (Nancy). Very proud Nonna of Frank (Joana), Wayne (Kellie), IACL Member Jerad (Kelly) Kinney, Patrick (Emily) Iadipaolo, Tianna (Alex) Givens, Danielle Iadipaolo, Allesandra Iadipaolo, Andre Iadipaolo, Angela Luscri, Kalman Polgar, Francesco Luscri. Blessed Great Nonna of Arianna, Christos, Emerson, Stella, Giuliana and Emma Gida. Anna Igida will also be deeply missed by many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, family and dearest friends.

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IACL Lifetime Member ROSALIE MACERATINI 01/16/1929 – 02/18/2019

Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Predeceased by her brother Michele Migliore and sisters Ann Migliore and Connie (Giulio) Badia. Loving mother of Lou (Lisa) Maceratini, Gina (Michael) Groves and Anthony Maceratini. Nonna to Mia (Chris) Carlson, Megan (Grant) Fall, Gabriel Lancaster and Alessandro Maceratini. Great grandmother of Bianca, Claire and Emerson. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Rosalie was a proud lifetime member of the Italian American Club of Livonia

May the Lord strengthen you Remember Me and restore your spirit. Speak of me as you have always done. O Dio ascolta la nostra preghiera per Remember the good times, laughter, and fun. le anime che hai chiamato a te, Share the happy memories we've made. concedi il riposo eterno nella beata Do not let them wither or fade. pace della tua dimora, in compagnia dei tuoi angeli e santi, I'll be with you in the summer's sun Amen. And when the winter's chill has come.

O God hear our prayer for the souls I'll be the voice that whispers in the breeze. that you have called to thee I'm peaceful now, put your mind at ease. grant eternal rest in the blessed peace I've rested my eyes and gone to sleep, of your dwelling and But memories we've shared are yours to keep. in the company of thy angels and saints Amen. Sometimes our final days may be a test, But remember me when I was at my best. Although things may not be the same, Don't be afraid to use my name. Let your sorrow last for just a while. Comfort each other and try to smile. I've lived a life filled with joy and fun. Live on now, make me proud of what you'll become.

Please notify IACL Club Coordinator Loredana O’Neil at [email protected] 734-953-1106 x2 to provide In Case of Emergency contact information.

Any photos that you would like to include in IACL Memory Video, please submit them to [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE: Memorial Mass is schedule for Sunday, November 10, 2019. Further details to follow.

17 HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEART ATTACK SIGNS

 Chest Discomfort - Uncontrollable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.  Discomfort in Other Areas of the Upper Body - May be felt in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.  Shortness of Breath - Often occurs with or before chest discomfort.  Other Signs - May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

FAST ACTION SAVES LIVES

If you or someone you are with begins to have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other symptoms of a heart attack, CALL 9-1-1 right away. DON'T wait for more than a few minutes - 5 minutes at most- to call 9-1-1. If you are having symptoms and cannot call 9-1-1, have someone else drive you to the hospital right away. Never drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other choice. If symptoms stop completely in less than 5 minutes, you should still call your health care provider. In all cases, be sure to see a health care provider and maintain annual checkups. For more information on heart health, go to www.nhlbi.nhi.gov (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)

STROKE SIGNS

Act F.A.S.T. and CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY -

Face: ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Arm: ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech: ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred?

Time: If you observe any of these signs, CALL 9-1-1 immediately!

Ways to reduce your risk of stroke:

1. Know your blood pressure. 2. Find out if you have atrial fibrillation. 3. if you smoke, STOP! 4. Find out if you have high cholesterol 5. If diabetic, follow recommendations to control your diabetes. 6. Include exercise in your daily routine. 7. enjoy a low-sodium (salt), lower fat diet.

For more information, call 1-800-STROKES (800-787-6537) or go to www.strokes.org

Submitted by Gerryanna Luscri

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Spring Is Here! Spring is here, Spring is here! Goodbye snow, Flowers grow!

Birds and bees, Leaves on trees. Hello spring, Hello spring!

19 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 TEEN TYMES Italian American Club of Livonia Summertime! Some inspiration of what this summer could have in store! Can you believe it...summer is finally here! Teens, this summer, make the most of it! Do not just lay in TEEN TYMES bed until 12 and watch Netflix all day! Need some ideas of what to do this summer? Keep reading for some great ideas! This summer is about safety, productivity, and of course...fun! :) The guide to summer

1 Get involved at the IACL 2 Learn how to bake or cook as good as your parents Buona Pasqua! 3 Join a club or a summer sports team Let’s talk about Lent! Every year, many people around the world participate in “giving something up for Lent.” This year, really try and challenge yourself.4 Go Some on mini people adventures...to give up the beach, up north, cliff jumping, etc something that doesn’t affect them too much. Others, take it very seriously. Be one of the “others” who take it seriously. Down below I have created a5 list Help to hopefully your family give you out around the house fresh ideas and great inspiration! 6 Babysit or dogsit...trust me, some parents need some help •Give up your favorite (junky) snack or food! I try and give up pop every year...one of my biggest cravings! 7 Go swimming with your friends •Give up your electronics for a certain amount of time! This will8 reallyGet into help youarts focus and on crafts the prettier things in life. 9 Watch some old fashioned movies...the ones your grandparents like Something EVEN better than “giving up” is adding!!! You can add something to better yourself or your lifestyle! 10 Plant a garden of veggies/flowers •Make special and relaxation time for yourself and11 others.Do some community service or volunteer work •Try healthier eating habits or fitness habits!12 Convince mom/dad to take you on a fun family trip •Grow your faith! What a perfect time to grow your faith? Try and go to mass...or even...simply pray at home! 13 I promise it won’t hurt...read some books and prepare for school

All of these ideas can be altered obviously to fit your comfort. I recommend any of them! I hope you all have a beautiful, healthy, and happy spring season!Make this summer count. I challenge you all to do some of my summer ideas! That is exactly what I have

Best wishes, in store for summer too! Oh, take many pictures all summer to later look back at one of your teenage Ava Ruggirello years! Stay safe, tan, healthy, and happy out there!

Email me: [email protected] -Ava Ruggirello

20 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 YOUNG ADULTS Italian American Club of Livonia

NOTICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS... 18-26 Years Old

SPRING-CLEANING by Gina Ruggirello SPRING-CLEANING by Gina Ruggirello

Is therethere aa better better way way to to celebrate celebrate the the onset onset of aof new a new season season than thantidying tidying up your up your living spacespace (or (or life life in in general)? general)? As As someone someone who who has hasalways always enjoyed enjoyed working working in a in a clean andand efficient efficient environment environment that that allows allows for forsmooth smooth workflow workflow and easeand easeof of access toto my my everyday everyday needs, needs, I cannot I cannot stress stress enough enough the benefitsthe benefits of spring-cleaning! of spring-cleaning! Here isis howhow I Ido do it: it:

KITCHEN •• MopMop floors, floors, wipe wipe down down countertops, countertops, clean clean stove stove burners burners and oven,and oven, deep deepclean cleanmicrowave microwave •• EmptyEmpty fridge fridge shelves shelves and and drawers drawers and and wipe wipe down down interior interior surfaces surfaces Keith,• KeepEnsure Chandice all picture Tupperware on this page has and alsomatching center the lids, flags ondiscard the bott omof ofany the pageextras for young• adultsEnsure section all Tupperware has matching lids, discard of any extras BATHROOMMay-June young adult newsletter section • Scrub shower tile grout, shower head, and unclog drain • Scrub shower tile grout, shower head, and unclog drain • Wipe down countertops, mirrors, and windows, deep clean toilet and floors with bleach Happy• spring,Wipe young down adults! countertops,First off, I would like mirrors, to congratu andlate all windows, the graduating deep high school clean toilet and floors with bleach and college• Change seniors! Thistoothbrush, is a special momentdonate so unusedit is importan extrat to reflect cosmetics and recognize or samples, all the organize cabinetry hard •work Changeyou put into toothbrush,your education. Enjoy donate some well-deserved unused extra time off! cosmetics or samples, organize cabinetry BEDROOM BEDROOMFor those who may not have known, the IACL offers volunteer opportunities. Whether it is for school• or Vacuum,just because clean you would windows like to dedicate and mirrors,some of your dust time, surfaces we can provide excellent opportunities•• WashVacuum, to give and back cleandry to thesheets, community.windows pillows, You and do duvet notmirrors, have and to be dustsham a member! surfaces covers In addition, under our charitable foundation, we provide scholarships for students! Applications are accepted•• SortafterWash Aprilclothing and 1st 2017 dry intoof thesheets, “keep,candidate’s pillows, donate, junior year duvet and of high donate andschool sham andif not must covers used be received in 3 months” categories, discard st by July• 31torn/stained/worn-outSort 2017. clothing For more information, into “keep, contactclothing donate,[email protected] and donate if not used in 3 months” categories, discard OFFICEAs usual, Fridaytorn/stained/worn-out night pizza, pop and bocce clothingis always available as well as Thursday night pasta dinner. Come and celebrate the end of the school year with family and friends! Please call the OFFICEclub •for reservationsClear desk for pastaspace night. and We replacefill up quickly! with items that are used daily

If you•• need SortClear anything through desk regarding space papers the young and and adults replace implement section, with please a itemsfiling contact systemthat me at arechandice@iabc- of used folders daily for medical, financial, and livonia.com• work/school-relatedSort through papers documents and implement a filing system of folders for medical, financial, and • Cleanwork/school-related computer screen documents and keyboard “HardshipsLIVING ROOMoften prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny”• – CleanS.C. Lewis computer screen and keyboard • Clean TV screen and windows, dust surfaces LIVING ROOM • Wash pillow covers, remove couch cushions and vacuum crumbs • Clean TV screen and windows, dust surfaces • Rearrange picture frames, artwork, and coffee table books to freshen décor Our Youn)• AdultWash Bocc" play"rspillow w"r covers," removeH"llo couch Youn) Adults cushions and vacuum crumbs stron) cont"nd"rs on Sunday, April • Rearrange picture frames,W artwork," ar" updatin) and our rost"r coffee book, pl"as"table "6mail books to freshen décor 2nd “>orThe our s"condbest roundway o>to TRI6 find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t” – Marie Kondo CLUB tournam"nt play which was lor"dana@iacl:us with your nam", addr"ss, c"ll phon" numb"r, "6mail addr"ss, birthdat" and host"d“The h"r" best at our Club:way A to>un tim"find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t” – >or all >ollow"d with a d"licious what r")ion o> Italy you ar" >rom: Marie Kondo bu>>"t "njoy"d by all: Thank you Did you know? If you are between the ages of 18 and 25, you qualify to receive your own membership at the IACL at the price of $35.00 per year, (Young Adult Single). You are no longer a member under your parent’s membership. Take advantage of this low price by filling out the membership application found on page 4 asap. Send it or drop it off at the club.

21 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia THURSDAY NIGHT PASTA RUSTICA ServedTHURSDAY Every Thursday Night NIGHT PASTA RUSTICA THURSDAY NIGHTTHURSDAY PASTA RUSTICA NIGHTRESERVATIONS PASTA A MUST BY NOON WEDNESDAY RUSTICA – No Exceptions call 734-953-1106 x1 or email [email protected] Served Every Thursday Night Served Every Thursday Night Served Every Thursdayselect Night option 2 to talk to the Club CoordinatorRESERVATIONS A MUST BY NOON WEDNESDAY – No Exceptions RESERVATIONS A MUST BY NOON WEDNESDAYRESERVATIONS – No Exceptions A MUST BY NOON WEDNESDAYChecks or Cash ONL Y– accepted No Exceptions on Thursday evening call 734-953-1106 x1 or email [email protected] call 734-953-1106 x1 or email [email protected] call 734-953-1106 x1 or Cemailredit C [email protected] payments must be prepaid before Thursday evening select option 2 to talk to the Club Coordinator select option 2 to talk to the Club Coordinator select option 2 to talkPARTIES to the OFClub 10 ORCoordinator MORE must be prepaid with credit card or check Checks or Cash ONLY accepted on Thursday evening Doors Open: 5:00pm Checks or Cash ONLY accepted on Thursday evening Checks or Cash ONLY accepted on Thursday evening Credit Card payments must be prepaid before Thursday evening Credit Card payments must be prepaid before Thursday eveningCredit Card payments must be prepaid Soupbefore & Thursday Salad: 5:30pmevening – 6:00pmPARTIES OF 10 OR MORE must be prepaid with credit card or check PARTIES OF 10 OR MORE must be prepaid with credit card PARTIESor check OF 10 OR MORE must be prepaidPasta with creditBuffet card: 6:00pm or check – 7:15pm Doors Open: 5:00pm Doors Open: 5:00pm Doors Open: 5:00pmLive Music & Dancing Raffle Drawing & Announcements after dinner Soup & Salad: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Soup & Salad: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Soup & Salad: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Pasta Buffet: 6:00pm – 7:15pm Pasta Buffet: 6:00pm – 7:15pm Pasta Buffet: Children6:00pm 5-12 years– 7:15pm old: $7.00 Children 0-4 years old: No Charge Live Music & Dancing Live Music & Dancing NOTE LiveFROM Music THE IACL & BOARD Dancing OF DIRECTORS: As outlined and explained at the General Membership Meeting on April 25, 2017, Rafflethe Board of Drawing Directors unanimously & Announcements after dinner Raffle Drawing & Announcements after Raffledinner Drawing decided to increase & Announcements the price of weekly pasta dinners after. This dinnerchange is necessary to keep pace with increased inflation and costs of food service, entertainment and overall operating expenses. As you know, the pricesMembers have not been: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Membersadjusted in: SEVERAL$15.00 years. Non Be assured-Members that this: price$20.00 increase merely covers ourChildren cost of operating 5-12 years and does old not: $7.00in Children 0-4 years old: No Charge Children 5-12 years old: $7.00 Children 0-4 years old:Children No Charge 5-12 a nyyears way reflectold: $7.00a profit to Childrenthe IACL Club 0- or4 yearsBanquet old Center.: No The Charge Board has decided that it is in the best interest of the membership and the future of the IACL to no longerMention lose money week after this week, year ad after year.to The receive price increase has begun on June 1, 2017. NOTE FROM THE IACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NOTE FROM THE IACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS:NOTE FROM THE IACL BOARDWe OFappreciate DIRECTORS: your understanding and cooperation withAs our outlined efforts to reduce and operatingexplained costs at as the we continueGeneral to improve Membership our Club. Meeting on April 25, 2017, the Board of Directors unanimously NEW PRICING: Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $20.0020% | Children OFF: $7.00 your first hair As outlined and explained at the General Membership MeetingAs outlined on April and 25 ,explained 2017, the atBoard the General of DirectorsSincerely, Membership unanimously Meeting on April 25, 2017,decided the Board to increase of Directors the price unanimously of weekly pasta dinners. This change is necessary to keep pace with increased inflation decided to increase the price of weekly pasta dinners. This decidedchange isto necessary increase the to keepprice pace of weekly withIACL increased pasta Board dinners Of inflation Directors. This change is necessaryand to keepcosts pace of food with service, increased entertainment inflation and overall operating expenses. As you know, the prices have not been and costs of food service, entertainment and overall operatingand expenses.costs of food As youservice, know, entertainment the prices have and not overall been operating expenses. As youadjusted know, the in SEVERALprices haveservice years. not been Be assured that this price increase merely covers our cost of operating and does not in adjusted in SEVERAL years. Be assured that this price increaseadjusted merely in SEVERAL covers our years. cost ofBe operating assured that and thisdoes price not inincrease merely covers aourny waycost reflectof *Excludingoperating a profit and to Bridal doesthe IACL notServices. in Club or Banquet Center. The Board has decided that it is in the best interest of the any way reflect a profit to the IACL Club or Banquet Center.any The way B oardreflect has a profitdecided to thatthe IACL it is in Club the bestor Banquet interest Center. of the The Board has decidedmembe thatrship it andis in the the future best interest of the IACL of the to no longer lose money week after week, year after year. The price increase membership and the future of the IACL to no longer lose moneymembe weekrship after and week, the future year ofafter the year. IACL The to no price longer increase lose money week after week,has year begun after on year.June The1, 2017. price increase has begun on June 1, 2017. has begun on June 1, 2017. We appreciate your understandingOwners and cooperation with our efforts to reduce operating costs as we continue to improve our Club. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our effortsWe toappreciate reduce operating your understanding costs as we andcontinue cooperation to improve with our our Club. efforts to reduce operatingN EWcosts PAnika RICINGas we continue: Members& Frank to improve: $15.00 Domanicoour | NonClub.-Members : $20.00 | Children: $7.00 NEW PRICING: Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $20.00 |N CEWhildren PRICING: $7.00: Members : $15.00 | Non-Members: $20.00 | Children: $7.00 Sincerely, Sincerely, Sincerely, IACL Board33260 Of Directors W. 14 Mile Road IACL Board Of Directors IACL Board Of Directors West Bloomfield 248.539.3777

22 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia

Where Tradition Meets Today The Italian American Banquet & Conference Center is located in the heart of Livonia, Michigan, serving all of Metro Detroit. The IABC mixes Culture and Tradition with Modern and Contemporary making our location the perfect place to plan your event! The IABC is a great spot for Weddings, Banquets, Galas, Corporate Events, Meetings, & More.

39200 FIVE MILE ROAD LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154 WWW.IABC-LIVONIA.COM 734-953-9724

23 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia

Hosting a corporate event, family gathering, graduation, or any other social occasion? Tie the Knot at Let us cater! Half Pan Full Pan Entrees: Serves 8-12 Serves 25-30 the IABC Vegetarian Lasagna $75 Meat Lasagna $90 Cheese Tortellini $40 $70 Visit Our Website to See Penne with Marinara $30 $55 Our Available Specials! Penne with Meat $38 $65 Including our Wedding Package Specials Fettuccine Alfredo $65 for 2019-2020 Weddings: Oven Roasted Chicken* $35 $70 2019-2020 Wedding Special: Chicken Piccata* $60 $110 New Bookings Only | Regular Menus Only Chicken Marsala* $60 $110 Pick Two of the Following Upgrades: -Champagne Toast for All Guests *additional chicken breasts $2.00 each -Late Night Pizza for 1/2 Guest Count Roasted Italian Sausage $40 $80 -Chair Covers with onions and peppers

Booking on a Friday or Sunday? Mini Meat Balls $35 $70 Recieve an Additional $2 Off Per Person for May–Oct or an Strip Loin with Gravy $78 $145 Additional $3 Off Per Person for Nov–Apr Oven Roasted Potatoes $25 $50 Mashed Potatoes $35 $55 Green Bean Almandine $25 $45

Highlights of Winter Wedding Special: November–April Cold: $57 Per Person Garden Salad $20 $40 Vegetable & Dip & Cheese & Cracker Hors D’Oeuvres Greek Salad $30 $50 Late Night Pizza | Sparkling Toast for All 6 Hours Continuous Open Bar | 90x90 Black, White, or Ivory Linens Combination Plate of Sliced Strip Loin & Chicken Piccata/Marsala Hors D’Ouevres: Complimentary Chair Covers -OR- Upgrade to Chiavari Chairs Vegetable Crudites with Dip $1.50 per piece Two Color Napkin Choices | No Room Rental Fee Cheese and Crackers $2.00 per piece Complimentary Cake Cutting & Serving Upgrade to Imported Cheeses $5.50 per piece New to the IABC - Winter Outdoor Ceremonies Italian Antipasto $1,350 Ceremony package includes: w/ Fresh Bread $5.00 per piece Heated walled tent complete with doors and windows. Chairs and lighting. Valued at $1,600. MINIMUM OF 50 PIECES

Misc: For More Details Regarding Chicken Tenders w/ Sauces $1.75 IABC Specials Please Visit: Buffalo Wings with Sauce $1.75 www.iabc-livonia.com/specials Extra Marinara Sauce $6.00 per pint Extra Meat Sauce $8.00 per pint

Call for more selections! Pick up Service: Must add 6% sales tax. Please allow 5 days’ notice.

TO ORDER PLEASE CONTACT 734-953-9724

24 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia

A Message from the Banquet Center:

The Italian American Banquet & Conference Center is proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2018 Couple’s Choice Award from Wedding Wire. This is the second consecutive year that we have received the Couples’ Choice Award.

This award represents the top 5% of Wedding Professionals on Wedding Wire. The Couples’ Choice Award honors the exemplary work and the highly regarded reputation we have established with our clients. Congratulations to the Italian American Winners are selected solely based on Banquet & Conference Center Staff for all of reviews from Newlyweds & are determined by their hard work. This great year would not a combination of excellence in four factors: have been possible without all of you. We cannot wait to see what’s to come! 1. Overall Rating 2. Total Number of Reviews -Fabiola Brace 3. Review Performance from the Previous Year General Manager 4. Consistency of Reviews from Year to Year

MEMBER PERKS AT THE IABC

Don’t forget the IABC offers discounts to IACL Follow Us members! LIFETIME MEMBER DISCOUNT: Keep it touch with all things IABC: Members who have been fully paid for two years will receive a 10% discount on food entree Facebook: purchases only. @IABCofLivonia ANNUAL MEMBER DISCOUNT: Members who are in good standing for a period Instagram: of three consecutive years prior to date of deposit @ItalianAmericanBanquetCenter will receive a 5% discount on food entree purchases only. www.iabc-livonia.com The IACL Membership Committee will verify membership criteria to discount allocation.

25 DANISH CHEESECAKE Submitted by Claudia Rozum

INGREDIENTS Graham Crackers 5 TB Melted Butter 1 Pkg Lemon Jell-O 1 Cup Boiling Water 1 TB Lemon Juice 1 8oz Pkg Cream Cheese 1 Cup Sugar 1 TSP Vanilla 1 8oz Container Cool Whip

Mix Graham Cracker Crumbs w/Butter. Press in bottom of 9x12 Baking Dish. Bake in 350 oven for 10 Minutes. Cool. IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2019 Mix together Jell-O, boiling water and lemon juice. Let set in refrigerator until thick, but not jellied. GENERAL INFO Italian American Club8. Placeof in theLivonia center of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Lower heat to 350 and bake for 30 more In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar andminutes. Lower heat to 300 and bake for 30 more minutes. If not browned enough, bake for 10 vanilla. Beat together with lemon gel mixture.more minutes. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA 9. Cool to room temperature, chill for six hours and serve cold wedges. 10. Will last for up to five days refrigerated. EASTERFold coolITALIAN whip into PIE cream Submitted cheese mixture.by Jim O’NeilPour over 2018 – 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Prep Time:crust. 1 PutHour in fridge Cook toTime: set. 1½ Hour Yield: 8-10 Servings Officers INGREDIENTSSpread your choice of fruit pie filling for topping. Jerry Ruggirello President For the Crust: Frank Luscri Vice President - 2 ½ cups flour Angela Soave Kelley Treasurer - 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper - ¼ cup vegetable shortening Alice Rotondo Recording Secretary - 2 eggs, beaten Maryann Rea Corresponding Secretary - ½ cup or less warm water Piero DiStefano Sergeant-at-Arms - 1 egg and one tablespoon milk for egg wash For the Filling: Mary Galasso Past President - 1-pound whole milk ricotta Robert Ficano Legal Consul - ½ pound pepperoni, cut into small cubes (don’t use pre-sliced) Fr Enzo Addari Chaplain - ¼ pound double Abbruzese, cut into small cubes - ½ pound sopressata, cut into small cubes - 1/8-pound Genoa salami, cut into small cubes IACL Directors - ¼ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes Kathy Iadipaolo Jones Nino Ruggirello - 6 eggs - ¼ cup freshly grated Romano cheese Mark Merucci Anthony Rugiero - ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Adriano Paciocco Pete Soave - 1-pound fresh cheese (such as formaggio, queso fresco, or similar fresh uncultured cheese) Bruno Petrucci Antonello Stante - ½ pound thinly sliced prosciutto Anthony Rotondo Mario Stante INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, mix flour and black pepper together with a fork. Cut in shortening and mix to pea sized crumbs. Make a well in the center and add beaten eggs and half the water. Mix by hand and keep adding water until a dough forms. (I should note that the traditional crust for this sort of savory pie is a stiff hard crust, not a flaky crust so the next step is contrary to the usual way to make a pie ITALIAN AMERICAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION crust but is needed for the crust to be stiff). Knead the dough on the counter for 5-7 min, wrap in BOARD OF DIRECTORS as of January 1, 2019 plastic and let rest for 30 min. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Officers 3. While dough is resting, in a large bowl, mix all filling ingredients except fresh cheese and Maria Capicchioni Harris President prosciutto. Break fresh cheese apart with your hands and gently work it into mixture without over mixing. Set mixture aside. Nino Ruggirello Vice President 4. Take 2/3 of the dough and roll out to fit your dish or pan, having it cover the bottom and sides, Maria Stante Treasurer spilling over the top. Lay half the sliced prosciutto on the bottom right over the dough, then cover Nina Iaderosa-Kozak Secretary with the filling. Lay the second half of the prosciutto over the filling. 5. Roll out the other 1/3 portion of the dough and cover the top of the pie, trimming excess. Crimp the edges together tight using a fork to press the two edges together. For the traditional Easter pie, Charitable Foundation Directors take the excess dough, roll out and cut two dough strips and form a cross on the top of the pie. (Or Mary Fleury Franco Iaderosa any other decoration you feel that fits your needs) Mary Galasso Jerry Ruggirello 6. Make egg wash with the egg and milk and brush all over pie top including the cross and the edges. 7. Make four slits through pie top to let steam escapes. Viviana Garabello Anthony Rugiero 8. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 30 min. Lower heat to 350 and bake for 30 more min. Anna Giammarco Lower heat to 300 and bake for 30 more min. If not browned enough, bake for 10 more min. 9. Cool to room temperature, chill for six hours and serve cold wedges. On10. theWill recipelast for uppage to five --- days refrigerated. Communication with our members is important. Please Put the “If you would like to have your recipe featured in our newsletter……. Under feel free to contact Loredana, Club Coordinator, to reach the recipe. any of our Board Members. She will arrange to have the If you would like to have your recipe featured in our person you are interested in talking with give you a call. newsletter,And move the AD Prices please blurb undersubmit the Officers recipe box to [email protected] 734-953-1106 x2 or [email protected] Change the Please Note! To……

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27 28 The Italian American Club of Livonia Presents CENA DI PESCE 2019 Every Friday During Lent Beginning March 8 IACL Club House Doors Open at 5:30 pm Buffet 6:00pm – 7:30pm VENITE, VENITE TUTTI BRING YOUR CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, FRIENDS ENJOY A GREAT FAMILY LENTEN EVENING AT YOUR CLUB

3/08 Fried or Baked Cod* Menu will include 3/15 Salmon Siciliano 3/22 Fried or Baked Cod* Fish 3/29 Salmon Siciliano Pasta – Vegetables 4/05 Fried or Baked Cod* 4/12 Salmon Siciliano Salad 4/19 Fried or Baked Cod* Bread and Butter *Must Specify Fried or Baked *Fish & Chips not available on the Club menu during Lenten Fridays

*No dessert is included in dinner as many of our members give up sweets for Lent. Feel free to bring your own desserts.

IACL MEMBER $15.00 NON-MEMBER $20.00 5-12 YEARS OLD $ 7.00 Cash Bar Available

Reservations are a must before Thursday NOON call Loredana at 734-953-1106 x2 (Pasta Mailbox)

29 The Italian American Club of Livonia presents Festa delle Regione Sapori Dell’Umbria Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 6 o’clock

Family Style Dinner Prices Olives, Artichokes, Roasted Peppers, Adults: $60.00 Antipasti: Children(5-12): Prosciutto & Melone, Formaggio Soup: Cappelletti in Brodo Entertainment Pasta: Pasta alla norcina & Casarecchi with provided by Meat Sauce “One Man Out” ~ Cocktail Attire Meats: Porchetta & Tenderloin alla Pizzaiola Vegetables: Rapini & Salad Reservations must be made by March 1st ~Bread & Butter~ (NO REFUNDS) Desserts: Grapes, Tiramisu’ & Assorted Please make checks out to IACL Pastries

NAME: ______PHONE: ______

ADULTS #: ______CHILDREN # (5-12): ______TOTAL DUE: $ ______

Names of Guests (if applicable)

1. ______6. ______2. ______7. ______3. ______8. ______4. ______9. ______5. ______10. ______

~ For seating and check-in purposes, you MUST list the FIRST & LAST NAMES of ALL your guests on your reservation form. ~ Tables are filled as reservations are received. ~ Only fully paid tables of 10 can be guaranteed for group seating. ~ Please let us know if you would like to be seated with someone in particular and we will try to accommodate your requests. ~ Reservations are due by March 1st ~ NO REFUNDS ~ Please note that in the past several years, the Annual Regional Dinner Event has usually sold out so submit your reservation early.

MAIL completed form AND payment to IACL 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia MI 48154

for addn’l info contact Maryann Rea 734-788-1643 or the Club House at 734-953-1106 x2 [email protected]

30 Italian American Club Of Livonia March 14, 2019 Doors Open At 5:00 PM

Adult Members $18.00 Adult Non-Members $23.00 Children 4-10 Yrs Old $ 8.00

Music Entertainment by Musically Yours With Special Guest – O’Hare Irish Dancers

Garden Salad, Bread/Butter Corned Beef & Cabbage Pasta Aglio w/Spinach Red Skin Potatoes w/Carrots Key Lime Pie

Reservations Required by March 13, 2019 - NOON 734-953-1106 x 1 or [email protected]

31 THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA’S —2019 Guardian Angel— Dinner-Dance TO BENEFIT ST. LOUIS CENTER

St. Louis Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an intentional, faith-based Thank You community. Sunday, April 7, 2019 at You Can Be a Guardian Angel just by attending the event. Admission $80 per person. m 39200 Five Mile Rd., Livonia MI 48154 (743)953-1137

The 24th annual event features a gourmet dinner prepared by IACL Banquet Center Chef Nandi including: Fresh Baked Italian Bread, Penne with Palomino sauce, garden salad, Chicken Florentine, twice baked potatoes, vegetable medley, premium dessert table, soft drinks, beer & wine; silent auction, gift raffle and mini bar raffle, all to benefit St. Louis Center.

12:00 noon g Mass 1:00-3:00pm g Full Course Dinner 3:00pm g Entertainment: "Amici" 1:00-4:00pm g Presentations, Raffles & Silent Auction

Please reserve seats for a total of $ (please list attendee names on back) I/We cannot attend, please accept this donation of $ Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Email: Payment Method: Check (Made payable to: St. Louis Center) or Visa/Mastercard Card Number: Security Code: Exp. Date: Signature: Printed Name as it appears on card: Your tax deductible donation is $50/person For questions, please call IACL representative Sandy Pulice at (734)930-6597 or Joe Yekulis at St. Louis Center (734)475-8430. Mail registration and check to: Sandy Pulice, 5880 Pinecrest Estates Dr., Ann Arbor MI 48105 RSVP by March 29, 2019

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prominently signage on event prominently program the event event tickets social media Center’s accounts $1,500 Platinum• Gold $1,000 Sponsor’s name $500 Silver $250 Bronze • Sponsor’s name • during the Recognition • dinner 4 complimentary • Louis on St. A thank you EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $1,000 or $500 $250 $1,500 or $1,000 The 24th annual event features an Italian meal, silent auction, and raffle, to benefit an Italian meal, silent auction, and raffle, features annual event 24th The Center. Louis St. - 12 p.m. 2019 April 7, Sunday, Center Italian American Banquet & Conference sponsoring the IACL’s by Center Louis support St. wishes to company I/my of: with a donation Angel Dinner Dance Guardian 2019 materials: on event name as it should be listed Company/Organization Address: City/State/Zip: Name: Contact Phone: Contact Method: Payment

33 Join us for a day of Fun at…..

FIREKEEPERS CASINO (Battle Creek)

When : April 23, 2019

Time : Depart IACL 9:00am / Return to IACL 6:00pm Price : $25.00 Per Person

**EVENT SPONSORED BY THE IACL CULTURAL COMMITTEE**

- Trip Includes Roundtrip Bus Transportation to and from the Casino. (Pickup and Drop off will be at the Italian American Banquet Center)

- $20.00 in Free Play and $5.00 to use towards dining. (This offer is Valid for new and existing members of Firekeeper’s Red Hot Rewards Club.) *if less than 25 people on bus, offer is reduced to $15.00 Free Play only.

FYI : Payment is nonrefundable, However you can find someone else to fill you spot If you cant make it.

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Contact : Merritt Travel 734-522-4891 or [email protected]

Mail Checks to : 15273 Farmington Road, Livonia MI 48154

34 35 THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA CULTURAL COMMITTEEPRESENTS � �out WILD DAME ��out 1H FRIDAY APRIL 26 , 2019 ITALIAN AMERICAN BANQUET CENTER 39200 FIVE MILE ROAD, LIVONIA DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM FOR SHOPPING; DINNER AT 7:00PM SHQP, ltill VO\JI DROP IN MEMBERS$50 ENTERTAINMENT NON-MEMBERS $55 ELVIS AT 9 PM l C U ILQ:W R VEl MUST BE 21 AND OLDER FOLLOWED W fH1 UJlNJIJO!.UJ VE:NJD01R.S. INCLUDES: BY DJ AARON Of-FE:liUNG JE'.WE� Y , APPETIZERS, DINNER TILL MIDNIGHT COSMEltcs. HIANJDB,AGS. DESSERTS, COFFEE, C:tLOJftrflliNG11 AND1 MUCH POP. BEER & WINE MORE:� VfSt A PSVCI-UIIC CASH RECOMMENDED � DIER 10. R.G 1" /A CHAIR MASS.A E

FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ANN SKOWRONSKI AT 734-437-9067 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO IACL: MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA 39200 FIVE MILE ROAD, LIVONIA 48154 ATTENTION ANN SKOWRONSKI NAME: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______MEMBER____x $50 =TOTAL $______

NON-MEMBER ____X $ 55 =TOTAL$______PLEASE PRINT YOUR FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME ON THE BACK OF THE FORM ALONG WITH YOUR GUEST NAMES THAT WILL BE AT YOUR TABLE R.S.V.P BY APRIL 19TH 2019 YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE (NO REFUNDS)

36 The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan in cooperation with The Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, The Italian American Cultural Society, The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan and Michigan Opera Theatre are pleased to announce The 25th Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students See website: www.verdioperatheatre.com for complete information. Ten finalists will be selected from the entries received and will perform at the Concert of the Finalists. Each of the ten finalists will receive a monetary prize and professional coaching from Michigan Opera Theatre’s vocal coach at the Detroit Opera House.

Under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy Join us at this exciting event Concert of the Finalists in Detroit as dreams come to life! Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm FREE ADMISSION at the Italian American Club of Livonia Banquet Center AND 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154-1338 Consolato d'Italia Phone: (734) 953-9724 diI^ Classe FREE PARKING Detroit

37 38 Friendship, Family and Fun Dinner/Dance Saturday June 29, 2019

Italian American Banquet Center Couples, Singles and Families welcome

39200 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 Music by Rock Out Entertainment

Doors open at 6:30pm Dinner at 7:00pm Dress code - 70’s 80’s costumes encouraged

Menu - Buffet Style

Fresh Baked Italian Bread Penne with Marinara Sauce Sliced Top Round Beef with Gravy Garden Salad Green Bean Almandine Oven Roasted Potatoes Spumoni Ice Cream Cash Bar

Mail below form with payment by June 15, 2019 to: Marcella Corona 17231 Stonebrook Dr, Northville, MI 48168 Make check payable to: Marcella Corona XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Name # of people in party (Please provide name of each guest in your party on the back of the form)

Phone number E-Mail Adult 11 and above x $ 40.00 = $ Children 4-10years x $ 20.00 = $ TOTAL For information contact Marcella Corona at [email protected] or 248-305-7155

Limited Seating Available and We Cannot Accommodate Walk-ins - NO REFUNDS

39 Italian Heritage Night at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians (Game Time 7:10pm)

WHEN : AUGUST 27, 2019 TIME : Depart IACL at 6:00 pm. Return immediately following game PRICE: $55.00 PER PERSON

Includes: Roundtrip Bus from Livonia Italian American Club Lower Baseline Box Game Ticket Official 2019 Italian Heritage Promotional T-shirt (pictured above)

**Non refundable once purchased / Driver Gratuity Not Included**

MERRITT TRAVEL 734-522-4891

**Event Sponsored by the IACL Cultural Committee **

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47 The Italian American Club of Livonia FIRST CLASS MAIL 39200 Five Mile Road U.S. POSTAGE Livonia, Michigan 48154 PAID LIVONIA, MI 48152 ClubClub Level Level - -Tel: Tel: 734-953-1106 734-953-1137 Fax: Fax: 734-953-2992 734-953-2992 PERMIT NO. 45 IACLIACL Club Club Office Office HOURS:HOURS: Tues. Mon thru– Fri Fri. 10:00 10:00 am am - 4:00 - 4:00 pm pm ThursThurs. 12:00 12:00 pm pm - 8:00- 8:00 pm pm / /Sat-Sun Sat-Sun - CLOSED- CLOSED BanquetBanquet Center Center - -Sales Sales Office: Office: 734-953-9724734-953-9724 Fax:Fax: 734-953-5736 734-953-5736 • • www.iabc-livonia.com www.iabc-livonia.com [email protected] [email protected] CharitableCharitable Foundation Foundation - - Tel:Tel: 734-953-2664734-953-2664 NewsletterNewsletter Coordinator:Coordinator: Email:Email: [email protected] [email protected] PLACEPLACE AN AN AD AD IN IN NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER TODAY! TODAY! ContactContact Tel: Tel: 734-953-1137 734-953-1137 for for information information and and rates rates The ItalianThe Italian American American Club Newsletter Club Newsletter published published every othermonthly month byby and and for for Italian Italian American American Club Club Members Members

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