IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Italian American Club of Livonia
UPCOMING EVENTS Dear Fellow Members, Tuesday, January 1st NEW YEAR’S DAY - Club Level Closed 2018 was a milestone year for our club as we set a Wednesday, January 2nd record for membership numbers. Club Level Closed Thursday, January 3rd As the holidays pass and old man winter sets in, LA BEFANA things are very busy at the IACL. Friday, January 11th ITALIAN CLASS REGISTRATION The various committees and volunteers are Tuesday, January 15th meeting and planning many wonderful upcoming events. GENERAL MEETING w/DINNER Wednesday, January 16th I wish every one of you a happy and healthy 2019. I also would like to ADULT’S ITALIAN CLASSES BEGIN encourage you to carry on into the New Year the little things that make Saturday, January 19th KID’S ITALIAN CLASSES BEGIN the holiday season so special. Visit with family and loved ones. It is Tuesday, January 22nd definitely more difficult for many to get around in our Michigan winters. EVENING OF TASTE (IABC) A call or a visit can make a big difference to that special someone. Friday, February 1st DANCE FEVER DISCO Look at the calendar of events in this issue and plan to join in as many Sunday, February 3rd as you can. Let’s make 2019 another great year here at the Italian SUPERBOWL PARTY American Club of Livonia! Saturday, February 9th VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE Until next time... Friday, February 15th Stay healthy and stay warm. FAMILY FEUD Tuesday, February 19th As always, I can be reached at [email protected] BOARD MEETING Thursday, February 28th Sincerely, CARNEVALE VENEZIA Jerry Ruggirello IACL President 5 12 19 26 Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Kid’s Italian Classes Kid’s Italian Classes Li vonia 4 f 11 18 25 o Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Bocce Cards Italian Classes Cl ub Registra�on - 3 10 17 24 31
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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 Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci NEALIACL BAMRICK NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci NICHOLAS SCAPPATICCI SEAN BAMRICKMEMBERSHIP NEWSSponsored By: LoriItalian Scappaticci American Club of Livonia Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci WADE SCAPPATICCI RAYLYN BISHOP Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci WELCOME TOFRANCESCO OUR & LUCIANA NEW TUCCI MEMBERS BARBARA BOSSIO Sponsored By: Joe & Adine Persicone Sponsored By: James & Loredana O’Neil LAURA DOMANICO TONINO UBIALI DAVE & JUDY MONTEMURRI-ALLEN BRIAN & JULIETTESponsored CICCARELLI-ZIGILA By: Maria Domanico Sponsored By: Palmira GrimaldiSponsored By: Francesca Hale Sponsored By: Tony & Mary Greco LEANDRO & SUELEN GIRARDI ORLANDO & AMBERMARIO WELLS & DEBORAH REA BRIAN & CAROL FIX Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By:Sponsored Bernadine Hoomaian By: Rosina DeGiulio Sponsored By: Antonio & Maryann Rea ANTHONY ZORNEY CHUCK & RONALDLISA HOOMAIAN & ANTONETTE JONESSponsored By: Lori ScappaticciORSOLA SUCCURRO Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian Sponsored By: Francesca Hale MARISSA ZORNEY Sponsored By: Maria Domanico JEFFRREY & RACHEL HOOMAIAN Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By:LUCIA Bernadine KEPSHIRE Hoomaian NATHAN ZORNEY Sponsored By: James & Loredana O’Neil SUSAN HOOMAIAN-COLLINS Sponsored By: Lori Scappaticci Sponsored By: Bernadine Hoomaian Our Club is growing but we still encourage you to share our Club MARIANN IAFRATE with families, friends and neighbors. Together we MADE this the Sponsored By: Palmira Grimaldi Our Club is growing but we still encourage you to share our Club year we reachedwith families, over 1000 friends families. and neighbors. Congratulations Together we MADE to ourthis the Club! SYLVIA KISSICK Lifetime year we reached over 1000 families.681 Congratulations to our Club! Sponsored By: Jeffrey & Arnell St Juliana Annual Lifetime 309 681 Annual 302 ELIZABETH PIZZO Honorary Honorary 18 18 Sponsored By: Michael & Ingrid MelaragniYoung AdultYoung Adult 35 35 Current MembershipCurrent Membership1043 1036 PETER & DIANE PIZZO Maryann Rea – Membership Chair Sponsored By: Michael & Ingrid MelaragniMaryann Rea – Membership Chair
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CLUB COORDINATOR Loredana (Carta) O’Neil 734-953-1106 x2 Direct [email protected]
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5 75th WeddingWe are Annive updating ourrsary roster book but CONGRATULATIONS to we need YOUR help. Please let Loredana, Club Coordinator, know Michigan's newest JD! INSERT PICTURE OF WEDDING PHOTOS IACL NEWSLETTER your CURRENTJANUARYinformation/FEBRUARY– Name, 2019 IACL NEWSLETTER Spouse’s Name, ChildrenMAY/ underJUNE 21, 2018 Insert Picture of Maria Ruggirello 75 years ago, ThomasBirthdates, A Waling Regionand in Italy, Mary E- MailE (Cannatella) Addresses, were MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP NEWS NEWS Italianunited in marriage AmericanAddress on June, Phone 6th, Numbers.during Club WWII andof they Livonia celebrated Italianth American Club of Livonia their “75 Wedding734 -Anniversary”953-1106 x2 or [email protected] June 6, 2017. They exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS Church on Oakman Boulevard in Detroit. They both are in there Maria Ruggirello recently graduated from the LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS University of Notre Dame Law School. 5/25 Half Day – All Students 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this LIVONIA PUBLIC5/28 Closed SCHOOLS – 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 06/14/2019 Last day of student attendance had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- 6/14 Half Day – Elementary School 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 ST LOUIS CENTER firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all ST LOUIS CENTER our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. CHOIR 16195 Old 16195US 12, Old Chelsea,US 12, Chelsea, MI MI 48118 48118 so very proud of her accomplishments. (The Telephone:Telephone: 734-475-8430 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 04/07/2019Village, a IACL community “Be Anwith Angel” new homes Dinner that offer Dance comfort and support. ITALIANItalian American!!!!!) AMERICAN CHORALE Call Peggy Cole at the Center to find out how to help. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 YOU Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo The ANGELA HOSPICEANGELA HOSPICE 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48154 IACL GENERAL MEETING is happy to welcome ! 14100 Newburgh30th annual Road, Angela LivoniaHospice Golf MI Outing 48154 734-779-6690www.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! www.angelahospice.org/events/calendar Congratulations toINSERTCristina PICTURE OF WEDDINGAnne PHOTOSRotondo, (Daughter 313-690-1093 nd th CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN 2 & 4 2pm/6pm Wednesday of each month, Peer Support Group 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 Eight Week Therapeutic Support Group their “75th Wedding Anniversary” on June 6, 2017. They Telephone: 313-579- 2100, Manager x202 from7:00pm LadywoodReservations GeneralHigh Meeting Schoolare MANDATOR on May 25,Y. No 2017. Exceptions! She will Fall sessions will begin in September – Please www.cskdetroit.org exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic Individual Support Services – anyone who has experienced loss 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 Suicide Loss Support1264 Meldrum Services Detroit MI BY NOONmemorable, MONDAY, occasion with famJANUARYily and friends in early 1 4June., 2019They 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. CAPUCHIN SOUPFor KITCHEN 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 1830 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207 Supreme Court is getting ready for anotherJohn and Susan Iafrate proudly announce COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES NO CHILDREN PLEASE Italian American!!!!!) Telephone:35425 313-579-2100, Michigan Avenue Manager West Wayne x202MI 48184 Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland www.cskdetroit.org734-722- 7185 Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She www.comlivserv.com Congratulations to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter 01/25/2019 – Bocce with the Brothers 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 04/29/2019 – Buddy’s “Slice of Life” at all Buddy’s Pizza locations 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.orgbenefit Capuchin Soup Kitchen awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. 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 FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN 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 Enzo Paglia 586-207-1083 Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, LIVONIA CITY OF Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2).to Irma and Aldo Rea." www.fedabbruzzo.org6/19 – 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." TRI-CLUB BOCCEKirksey Recreation – Interclub play FADM, IACL and Club Venetian February 1815100th Noon Hubbard w/Buffet Drive Livonia after MI play (held at Club Venetian) 5/4 May the Fourth Be With You 6:00pm-10:00pm SHARE YOUR NEWS Join the fun – ContactThis Star Wars Mary themed 248-308-2116 evening will include [email protected] 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 Sunday MorningWe would love to publish your news. If you or your Sign-up sheet in Bocce Area 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 Soccer from whatItaly is going on in the lives of our members. Send HOLY FAMILY33300 CHURCH Five Mile Road, Fr Livonia Giuseppe MI Licciardi family member hadinformation a special to [email protected] event, (birth, anniversary, 641 Chrysler5/10 Detroit 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 at the Italian American Club of Livonia Telephone: 313-963-2046dinner and drinks. Limited Tickets Available, contact Laura Tahmouch at will add it to our newsletter. It is always great to hear Social Nights [email protected] to 10pm what is going on in the lives of our members. Send Want to watch soccer games RUGIERO PROMISE information to [email protected] SOLANUS CASEYwww.antoniosrestaurants.com CENTER from Italy with your friends? 6/13 25th Annual Feast of St Antonio, donate what you can and enjoy a FREE 1780 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207-4485 Have an espresso or cappuccino? lunch buffet from 11am-3pm or order off the regular priced menu Play a game of Scopa? Briscola? Tresette? Telephone: 313-579-210011am-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 Come and join us at the IACL-Club Level 11/25/2018 Birthdaywith us, lunchof Blessed or dinner, Solanus closed July Casey4th. 10/27 Save the date, 8th Annual Rugiero Casino Royale, Charity event of the year. Beginning Sunday ST MARY MERCYSOLANUS HOSPITALCASEY CENTER AugustCLUB COORDINATOR 19th, 2018 36475 Five1780 Mile Mt Road Elliott LivoniaDetroit MI MI48207-4485 48154 Telephone: 313-579- 2100 through May 26, 2019 Telephone: 734-655-8740 ST MARY MERCY HOSPITAL Loredana (Carta) O’Neil Art Therapy36475 Support Five Mile Group Road Livonia for CancerMI 48154 Patients and Families – 734-953-1106 x2 Direct Register 734-655-2973Telephone: 734-655- 8740 The Club Level Helen Palmer Inspirit Salon and Spa: 734-655- 8810 (within St Mary’s Hospital) [email protected] Helen PalmerPersonalized Inspirit mastectomy Salon and fittings, Spa: Life 734-655-8810 Like Wigs, Full Beauty Service & Specialized cosmetics (within St Mary’s Hospital) will be open every Sunday Personalized mastectomy fittings, Life Like Wigs, Full Beauty Service 7 From 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 Noon & Specialized cosmetics
6 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia
Veteran’s Day was celebrated at the IACL on November 8th during Pasta Night. If you have never attended one of these events, I suggest you attend next year. We honor all veterans from each branch of service by singing their fight song and introducing them individually. All veterans are treated to a complimentary pasta dinner. It is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude to those who served our country and show our appreciation for the sacrifices they have made. Thank you to each and every one of them.
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Veteran’s Day was celebrated at the IACL on November 8th during Pasta Night. If you have never attended one of these events, I suggest you attend next year. We honor all veterans from each branch of service by singing their fight song and introducing them individually. All veterans are treated to a complimentary pasta dinner. It is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude to those who served our country and show our appreciation for the sacrifices they have made. Thank you to each and every one of them.
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7 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Loving Hearts and Hands MEMBERSHIP NEWS ItalianKnitting and American Crochet Group Club of Livonia On a sweltering afternoon our group met to begin its new season. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm at the Club. We supply your needles and patterns if needed. Loving Hearts and Hands Soon Knittingwe will be having and the Crochet most exciting Group time for our group. All the beautiful items lovingly made during the past year are put in holiday gift bags and taken to area hospitals, nursing On a sunny December afternoonand our assisted group living celebrated facilities. Forour so annual many of Christmasresidents, our lunch. items mayWe becelebrated the only gift our they ladies and the beautiful work theyreceive completed at the holidays. this past We receiveyear. manyThirty-five touching thankholiday you bags notes fromwere thefilled various and delivered to the needed mostly infacilities. the Livonia area. Our ladies work will brighten the lives of hundreds! Blessings to each and every knit andIf you crocheter! are interested in joining our group, please join us on the first Tuesday of each month.
We meet the first Tuesday of eachConnie month, Vassallo at 1:00 PM, 734-464-2521 at the club. Join us to share your talents! Connie Vassallo 734-464-2521Teresa Peruchietti 313-274-0117 Teresa Peruchietti 313-274-0117Carmela Sgroi 734-464-2918 Carmela Sgroi 734-464-2918
Just some of the wonderful ladies who knit -- Carol Zago, Ann Tavolacci, Kay Letorneau, Claudia Rozum, Lifetime Club Member, Rosalia Maceratini showing off Shirley Bona, Carrie Calomeni, Karen, her blanket she received from our Knitting Club. She Angelina Colone, Isolina Leopardi, Natalina Romano was very appreciative of this beautiful gift. Connie Vassallo, Carmela Sgroi, Teresa Peruchietti, Loreta Rea, Valentina Rea, Maria Iacobelli, Irene D’Orazio
Gifts the Knitting Club made throughout the year that were donated to several nursing homes and businesses throughout the area.
8 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia UNDER MEMBERSHIP NEWS
75Announcingth Wedding 4Annive Generationsrsary of Italian AmericanCONGRATULATIONS Club of Livonia Members! 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 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this University of Notre Dame Law School. memorable occasion with family and friends in early June. They 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 firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. Emma Gita Kinney, bornso veryNovember proud of her 2, accomplishments. 2018 (The Supreme Court is getting ready for another to Members Jerad and Kelly Kinney and to one very happy andItalian excited American!!!!!) sister, Stella. Insert picture of Cristina EmmaRotondo is 5th grandchild to Members Kathy and Jerry Jones, th 6 great grandchild to Member Anna Igida Iadipaolo. The Iadipaolo-Jones-Kinney75th Wedding Anniversary CONGRATULATIONS family are to truly blessed with family love. Michigan's newest JD! Congratulations toINSERT Cristina PICTURE OF WEDDINGAnne PHOTOS Rotondo , (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 united in marriage on June 6th, during WWII and they celebrated th from Ladywood Hightheir “75School Wedding Anniversary”on May on 25,June 6, 2017. They She 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 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this University of Notre Dame Law School. INSERT PICTURE OF BABY 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 our love. Congratulazioni con tutto il nostro amore. Adrian 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
Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She Congratulations to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter of Joe and Alice, IACL Board Member), who graduated is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) and from Ladywood High School on May 25, 2017. She will be attending Adrian College this fall where she was INSERT PICTURE OF BABY Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2). Adrian Women's Ice Hockey Team. Go Bulldogs! John and Susan Iafrate proudly announce
the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland"Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to
Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches. She is the third child of Tina (Iafrate) andOlga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild Joshua Hudson, joining big brothers, Heath Patrick (4) and Harris Jude (2).to Irma and Aldo Rea." "Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to On December 13th a fundraiser for Olga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild to Irma and Aldo Rea." Henry Kayal, our pizza chef, was held.
Henry was diagnosed with Stage 4 SHARE SHAREYOUR YOUR NEWS Colon Cancer. He would like to thank We would love to publish your news. If you or your family member had a special event, (birth, anniversary, everybody that supported him and he 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 appreciated each and everyone that what is going on in the lives of our members. Send family member hadinformation a special to [email protected] event, (birth, anniversary, attended or donated. His strong faith marriage, award, promotion, etc) let me know and I will get him through this. We believe he will add it to our newsletter. It is always great to hear will beat this and be right back at what is going on in the lives of our members. Send making your pizza. Please continue to information to [email protected] keep Henry in your prayers.
9 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia
2018 was a busy and very productive year for the Foundation with greater recognition in the Community for the many contributions to worthy causes plus awarding $1,500 scholarships to 11 highly qualified students of Italian origin in the Southeastern Michigan area.
The IACL-Charitable Foundation would like to congratulate the following high school students who will receive the Scholarship Award
Anna Isgro Ladywood/Gabriel Richard High School Isabella Bonito Bloomfield Hills High School Marisa Romund Regina High School Alexis Burke Greenhills High School Lukas Delibero Detroit Catholic Central High School Claire VanGilder Livonia Stevenson High School Alexander Scopone DeLaSalle Collegiate High School Dino Bucci III DeLaSalle Collegiate High School Antonino Minniti DeLaSalle Collegiate High School Joseph Migora Detroit Catholic Central High School Ethan Soave Dakota High School
Many Congratulations to All
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FASHIONABLY PINK fashion show to benefit Shades of Pink was held on October 28 th , which will be helping breast cancer survivors. We appreciate all our models who are breast cancer survivors and also the beautiful professional models from ROMA SPOSA who wowed our audience with the latest Bridal Fashions and Evening Gowns. A big thank you to our behind the scenes committee members including Donna Stante owner of TEASE Salon in Northville with her hair styling and gorgeous make up. All in all a beautiful event.
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The Santa Brunch chaired by Maryann Rea and her team remains a favorite event with record attendance. It continues to grow in popularity with parents, grandparents and especially our children. SANTA CLAUS was a big hit that day and children delighted in visiting with him. Each child in attendance received a specially wrapped gift to their delight. Lots of pictures, wonderful brunch was prepared by Chef Nandi and served by our highly professional staff.
The Christmas Regional Pot Luck organized by Ann Skowronski had a great attendance with over 50 people enjoying the food they prepared. A large assortment of wonderful foods followed with a dessert table which seemed to be a mile long selection of many pastries, candies and much more. Hopefully some of our newer members will attend next year so as to treat other members to their particular culinary treats. Just two dollars per person was collected to defray portions of the cost. A bargain if ever you see one.
The Christmas Luncheon held on Tuesday, December 11 th was well attended by “regulars” with some new faces in the group who enjoyed Tripa, Salad, Pasta, Chicken, wonderful vegetables and featuring broiled lamb chops – a wonderful Culinary Extravaganza. If you missed 2018 luncheon please consider bringing your loyal employees to this super event. Hope to see you there.
Wrapping up our Christmas festivities was our annual SING-ALONG chaired by Helene LaRussa who did a fantastic job pleasing young and old alike. Past President Mary Galasso again headed the traditional reading of the NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS story along with a new book featuring SANTA’S UNDERWEAR which delighted a large group of children who participated loudly filled with anticipation of a visit from Santa. Many late letters to Santa were mailed in our special; North Pole mailbox and were promptly given to Santa for his elves to review upon his return to the North Pole. The Sing-A-Long also featured Rose Paulus and the terrific Amici Band. A beautiful, delicious buffet was enjoyed by all.
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StSt LouisLouis CenterCenter ImportantImportant InformationInformation Our Club has supported the transportation needs of the St Louis Center located in Chelsea, Our Club has supported the transportation needs of the St Louis Center located in Chelsea, Michigan for many wonderful years. April 7, 2019 will be our 24th year and we ask that you Michigan for many wonderful years. April 7, 2019 will be our 24th year and we ask that you calendar now and plan on attending. Our Chaplain, Father Enzo Addari SdC is the administrator calendar now and plan on attending. Our Chaplain, Father Enzo Addari SdC is the administrator for the Center a Beautiful “Home” for those with developmental disabilities. It is a caring, for the Center a Beautiful “Home” for those with developmental disabilities. It is a caring, residential, family living and learning environment providing the physical, emotional and spiritual 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 their website at needs of children and adults. To learn more about the center, please visit their website at www.stlouiscenter.org www.stlouiscenter.org Hope to have you with us for this special event. For more information regarding the 24th Annual Hope to have you with us for this special event. For more information regarding the 24th Annual “Be an Angel” Dinner Dance contact Mary Galasso 248-308-2116 “Be an Angel” Dinner Dance contact Mary Galasso 248-308-2116
CALLINGCALLING ALLALL BOCCEBOCCE PLAYERSPLAYERS We will be organizing men and women’s Bocce Teams for regular play on our courts We will be organizing men and women’s Bocce Teams for regular play on our courts weekly starting February 1st. You do not have to be skilled to enjoy this ancient weekly starting February 1st. You do not have to be skilled to enjoy this ancient game and the camaraderie of your fellow Club Members. All levels of play welcome. game and the camaraderie of your fellow Club Members. All levels of play welcome. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the bocce area. Please provide your telephone A sign-up sheet will be posted in the bocce area. Please provide your telephone number and e-mail address where we will be able to contact you. Also, indicate your number and e-mail address where we will be able to contact you. Also, indicate your preference as to evenings through the week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). Looking preference as to evenings through the week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). Looking forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please contact the Club Office at forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please contact the Club Office at 248-953-1106 x2 or [email protected] 248-953-1106 x2 or [email protected]
Cards Anyone?
If you are interested in playing cards with the ladies, we meet the 2nd Tuesday every month at 11:30am. Bring a dish, the lunch is fantastic. Hope to see you there.
13 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 The 24th annual event features a wonderful Italian meal, silent The auction, and raffle, all to benefit St. Louis Center. Sunday, April 7, 2019 at ITALIAN AMERICAN BANQUET CONFERENCE CENTER You Can Be a Guardian Angel m &of Livonia Please consider placing an ad in our program booklet for this 39200 Five Mile Rd., Livonia MI 48154 event. This quality booklet is distributed to all event attendees and to a number of businesses in Southeast Michigan. Customer discount coupons are strongly encouraged. Ad Deadline: March 8, 2019 Make check payable to “St. Louis Center” ½ Page (3.625x 4.5”) g $75 and mail to: Sandy Pulice Full Page (7.25x 4.5”) g $150 5880 Pinecrest Estates Dr. Center Page (Yellow) g $200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 Inside Front/Back Cover g $300 E-mail ad copy: [email protected] Back Outside Cover g $300 For more information call: St. Louis Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. 734-930-6597 All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please accept my tax-deductible donation as a “patron” of St. Louis Center $ Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Email: Check one: repeat last year’s ad this is a new ad
Please Charge my Card Number: Credit Card m Exp. Date: CV Code: Printed Name as it appears on card: Signature:
14 THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA’S 2019 Guardian Angel Dinner Dance TO BENEFIT ST. LOUIS CENTER St. Louis Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the Thank You fullest extent of the law. EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 24th annual event features an Italian meal, silent auction, and raffle, to benefit St. Louis Center. Sunday, April 7, 2019 - 12 p.m. Italian American Banquet & Conference Center Sponsor Benefits $1,500 Platinum $1,000 Gold $500 Silver $250 Bronze • Sponsor’s name • Sponsor’s name • Sponsor’s name • Sponsor’s name placed prominently displayed displayed on event displayed on event in the event program on event signage signage signage • Recognition during the • Sponsor’s name • Sponsor’s name placed • Sponsor’s name placed event prominently placed in in the event program in the event program • A thank you on St. Louis the event program • Recognition during the • Recognition during the Center’s social media • Recognition during the event event accounts event • 2 complimentary dinner • A thank you on St. Louis • 4 complimentary dinner tickets Center’s social media tickets • A thank you on St. Louis accounts • A thank you on St. Louis Center’s social media Center’s social media accounts accounts I/my company wishes to support St. Louis Center by sponsoring the IACL’s 2019 Guardian Angel Dinner Dance with a donation of: $1,500 or $1,000 or $500 or $250
Company/Organization name as it should be listed on event materials:
Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Name: Title: Contact Phone: Contact E-mail:
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: Please return completed form (with check, if paying by check) by Friday, March 8, 2019 to: Sandy Pulice; Attn: St. Louis Center; 5880 Pinecrest Estates Dr; Ann Arbor MI 48105 If you have any questions, contact Sandy Pulice, Treasurer, at (734)930-6597 or sandy.stlbenefit@gmail. com
15 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia
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]
Prayers and heartfelt sympathy and peace are extended to IACL members and families for their loss. May love and comfort surround our IACL families as they grieve their loss, and may peace strengthen your hearts.
It is customary to honor the loss of IACL members by displaying the Italian American Club of Livonia flag during Prayers of strength during time of healing the family/friend’s funeral home visitation, please give a are extended to all IACL members and two-day notice, if possible. families especially for: Notify Kathy Jones 734-462-9438 or 734-377-5246 Archbishop Alex Brunett Americo Marcolina Anna Iadipaolo Please notify IACL Club Coordinator Loredana O’Neil at [email protected] or 734-953-1106 x2 to provide Rosemary Lutz In Case of Emergency contact information. Enrico Bianchi Rose Maceratini Please join IACL Rosary Club Joseph Taddia prayer of the Holy Rosary Charlie Borg (Skowronski Family) every Wednesday. Italian Rosary is offered at 7:30pm in the Club House
On behalf of the Good and Welfare Committee we would like to extend a special thank you to all the families who attended to honor and remember in loving memory of our IACL Members at Memorial Mass/Luncheon that was held on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
A very special thank you for all who participated Fr. Enzo Addari, for a very heartfelt Mass dedicated to IACL Members and families, Gino Fortuna assisting at Mass. Pasquale Rea for all his wonderful musical talents, Nancy Abramson and Jo Anne Capaldi assisting with Mass and Dedication. Alexis Soave for the amazing video display of our deceased members and to DiPonio/Scopone, Melonio, Vassallo, Rea and Hoomaian Families for mass participation.
Any photos that you would like to include in IACL Memory Video, please submit them to [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE: Memorial Mass is scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2019. Further details to follow. 16 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia heartfelt sympathy and peace are extended to
Prayers,IACL heartfeltMember sympathy and families and peace for theirare extended loss. to May love IACLand Member comfort and surround families for our their IACL loss. families as Maythey love grieve and comfort their loss, surround and our may IACL peace families strengthen as they grieve your their hearts. loss, and may peace strengthen their hearts.
IACL Members MARY GUIDOBONO and ADELE BAGNASCO for the loss of dearly loved sister Mary Bagnasco who passed October 18, 2018
IACL Members ANTHONY and DAWN SOAVE for the loss of mother Dearly loved Stella Tian on September 12, 2018 Loving grandmother of STEVEN (LUCIANA) SOAVE ALEXANDER (DANIELA) SOAVE, SARAH SOAVE
IACL Member VITO IAFRATE
01/14/1923 – 11/16/2018
Vito Iafrate was born to Francesco and Antonia Iafrate in Koehler, New Mexico on January 14, 1923 and passed to Eternal Life on November 16, 2018. His loving wife Velia awaits him in heaven. He is survived by his loving daughter Antonietta, son-in-law Lou, beloved granddaughter Carla, sister Elena Iannazzi and many nieces and nephews that he adored.
When Vito was 2 years old, he left America with his Mother and siblings to return to his parent’s hometown of Arpino, Italy. He fought in World War II and at the age of 24, he came to Detroit joining his 2 older brothers. He began working for Ford Motor Company and then Gargaro Excavating. At the age of 26, he returned to Arpino to marry his beloved wife Velia (Mastroianni). They returned to Detroit to start their life together and went on to enjoy 68 years together.
Vito founded Italo Romano Cement Company and was joined in partnership and friendship by Frank Fortuna. Vito retired in 1989, proud of his 48 years of hard work.
Vito has been a devoted member of the Italian American Club of Livonia since the early 1990’s. He loved the Club and could be found there playing cards, bocce, enjoying pasta dinners and attending almost every activity the club offered.
Vito loved life. He was proud of his heritage and thankful for the opportunities the United States offered him. Our hearts are full of wonderful memories and joy of a life well lived. We will cherish these memories always. May He Rest in Peace.
17 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 GOOD & WELFARE NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia
IACL Lifetime Member ANTONIO STENTA
01/16/1938 – 12/06/2018
Loving husband of Carmela. Beloved father of Aldo (Danette) Stenta and Rosita (Jason) Agrest. Cherished grandfather of Alissa, Ryan, Julian, and Dorian. Antonio is also survived by five loving siblings and many dear extended family members and friends. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
IACL Member JAMI RADOM PISTOR
05/22/1951 – 12/16/2018
Beloved wife of Roy. Jami passed away peacefully after her battle with cancer. Please keep the Pistor family in your prayers.
IACL Lifetime Member WILLIAM “Bill” KING
01/02/1941 – 12/21/2018
Beloved husband of Beatrice King for 40 years. Loving father of Gail King, Daniel (Cindy) King, Marie (Jeff) Seipenko, John (Tanya) Butkovich, Jennifer (Chris) Schefke, Eddie (Kenda) Overfield and Joanne Overfield. Dear grandfather of 14, and great grandfatherO Dio ascolta la nostra of 3. preghiera per le anime che hai chiamato a te, concedi il riposo eterno nella beata pace della tua dimora, Please join IACL Rosary Club Bill’s presence will definitely be missed around the IACL especiallyin during compagnia Veteran’s dei tuoi angeli Day. e santi. May Amen. in prayer of the Holy Rosary he rest in peace. O God hear our prayer for the souls that you have called to thee Grant eternal rest in the blessed peace of your dwelling and in the every Wednesday. company of thy angels and saints. Amen. Italian Rosary is offered at O Dio ascolta la nostra preghiera per le anime che hai chiamato a te, 7:30pm in the Club House. concedi il riposo eterno nella beata pace della tua dimora, Please join IACL Rosary Club in compagnia dei tuoi angeli e santi. Amen. in prayer of the Holy Rosary O God hear our prayer for the souls that you have called to thee Grant eternal rest in the blessed peace of your dwelling and in the every Wednesday. company of thy angels and saints. Amen. Italian Rosary is offered at 18 May the Lord strengthen you and restore your spirit. 7:30pm in the Club House. Prayers of strength during time of healing are extended to all IACL members and families especially for: Antonio Stenta Americo Marcolina Anna Iadipaolo Nancy Abramson Gloria Salis Rosemary Lutz Archbishop Alex Brunett Joseph Taddia May the Lord strengthen you and restore yourCharlie spirit. Borg (Skowronski Family)
Prayers of strength during time of healing are extended to all IACL members and families especially for: Antonio Stenta Americo Marcolina Anna Iadipaolo Nancy Abramson Gloria Salis Rosemary Lutz Archbishop Alex Brunett Joseph Taddia Charlie Borg (Skowronski Family) IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 KIDZ KORNER Italian American Club of Livonia
Share this winter poem with your little one for a guaranteed laugh!
The Chubby Little Snowman The chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny, And what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny Looking for some lunch, Ate the carrot nose … Nibble, Nibble, CRUNCH!
Halloween Party held on October 25th at the IACL. A wonderful time held by all. Don’t miss out on next year’s party.
19 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 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! :) Happy 2019! Happy 2019! The guide to summer
1 Get involved at the IACL 2 Learn how to bake or cook as good as your parents A new year often scares us, Aexcites new year us, oftenor comforts scares us. us, As excites teenagers, us, or steppingcomforts us. As teenagers, stepping into the new year can be overwhelming.into the new Somethingyear can be that overwhelming. helps me adjust Something3 Join to the a thatclub helps or mea summeradjust to the sports team new year is creating some goals.new year Goals is creatingcan be short some term, goals. or Goalslong term. can Trybe short and term, or long term. Try and create a goal or two for the newcreate year. a goal This or will two keep for theyou new productive year. This throughout4 will Go keep on youmini productive adventures...to throughout the beach, up north, cliff jumping, etc the new year and help you feelthe accomplishednew year and helpif you you achieve feel accomplished your goal! I wish if you you achieve your goal! I wish you the best in 2019! To me, 2019the feels best like in 2019! it is going To me, to be2019 a great feels year!like it 5is Helpgoing to your be a greatfamily year! out around the house Some goals that I recommendSome you goals to try that in Ithe recommend new year! you to try in the new year! 1- Spread positivity - I know 1-this Spread sounds positivity cheesy, - andI know seems this asounds little tricky, cheesy,6 Babysit but andas seems or dogsit...trust a little tricky, but me, as some parents need some help teenagers, we often get so competitiveteenagers, weand often judgmental, get so competitive especially withand socialjudgmental, especially with social media. This year, end the trendmedia. of “hate This comments”year, end the and trend support of “hate your comments” 7peers. Go swimming and support with your peers. your friends 2- Limit your phone usage - 2-This Limit can your be thoughphone usagefor me -too...but, This can try be and though8 Getlimit for theinto me too...but,arts and try craftsand limit the amount you are on your phone.amount I know you sometimes are on your it phone.feels like I know your pridesometimes and joy, it feels like your pride and joy, but start to live in the moment.but Engage start to livein your in the surroundings, moment. Engage not your in9 yourscreen. Watch surroundings, some oldnot your fashioned screen. movies...the ones your grandparents like 3- Get active - I know most teens3- Get are active involved - I know in some most sortteens of aresports, involved but that in some sort of sports, but that doesn’t mean you can’t staydoesn’t active inmean other you ways! can’t Take stay a activebike ride, in other go10 for ways! aPlant walk Take a agarden bike ride, of go veggies/flowersfor a walk with your dog, create a gamewith with your your dog, friends! create a game with your friends! 11 Do some community service or volunteer work 4- Eat better - As teens we tend4- Eat to bettereat anything - As teens we wantwe tend and to brush eat anything off the we want and brush off the consequences. However, it isconsequences. still important However,to stay healthy! it is still This important year, cut to outstay as healthy! This year, cut out as much junk foods as you can.much Now junkfor me, foods this as one you is can. hard...especially Now for me,12 whenthis Convince one my is hard...especially mom/dad when to my take you on a fun family trip dad makes the best sweets dadever! makes Although, the bestdon’t sweets be afraid ever! to eatAlthough, “cheat don’tsnacks!” be afraid to eat “cheat snacks!” 13 I promise it won’t hurt...read some books and prepare for school 5- Get involved at the IACL -5- This Get one involved is my atpersonal the IACL favorite - This :)one Teens, is my the personal IACL favorite :) Teens, the IACL wants you! Our generation haswants so you!much Our creativity generation and lovehas soto offer.much Simply creativity and love to offer. Simply contact the club and see whatcontact you can the do!club and see what you can do! Make this summer count. I challenge you all to do some of my summer ideas! That is exactly what I have I wish you all the best thisI 2019!wish youI hope all youthe bestcan alterthis 2019!my tips, I hope make youin them storecan alterfor summer my tips, too! make Oh, them take many pictures all summer to later look back at one of your teenage your own, and accomplishyour some own, of them! and accomplish some of them! With love, With love, years! Stay safe, tan, healthy, and happy out there! Ava Ruggirello Ava Ruggirello Email me: [email protected] -Ava Ruggirello
20 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 YOUNG ADULTS Italian American Club of Livonia
NOTICE FOR YOUNGGIVING ADULTS... THANKS 18-26 Years Old Valentine TreatsBy: Gina Ruggirello We at the IACL are so thankful for the continued participation and support from ourfor younger members All in the many Your events, fundraisers, and dinners we have hosted. Our organization is the largest it has ever been and we can only give credit toSweeties those who encourage their family and friends to join our family. Meeting the younger By:generation Gina Ruggirello of this club has been a pleasure and I hope to keep seeing you all around! Looking for a special way to show appreciation for all your loved ones this year? Step up your Valentine game with these creative upgrades to make all your giveaways extra sweet! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought it would be appropriate to share some ways you can give thanks for your family and friends this year. Classic Sugar Cookies – A Valentine’s Day Essential Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter Sprinkle red or pink sanding sugar toNonno give your e Nonna cookies shine and extra sweetness Fill a Ziploc bag with icing, snip theKeith, tip, KeepCall and Chandicethem!!!! carefully picture pipeon this lovepage and messages also center thefor f lagsone-of-a- on the bottom of the page for young adults section kind cookies May-JuneSurprise young visit adult newsletter section Write a letter if they live far away Biscotti – For an Italian Flare Happy spring, young adults! First off, I would like to congratulate all the graduating high school and college seniors! This is a special moment so it is important to reflect and recognize all the Dye melted white chocolate withhard pinkMamma work edible you put e foodinto Papá your coloring education. and Enjoy dip some each well-deserved biscotti time off! Roll in sprinkles for an added touch of color and texture JOIN THE ForCook those who them may dinnernot have known, the IACL offers volunteer opportunities. Whether it is for Pick up some Valentine themed cellophaneschoolClean or just the because treat house youbags would and like tiesto dedicate from some the ofdollar your time, store we can provide excellent CHOIR! opportunities to give back to the community. You do not have to be a member! In addition, and make sachets of 3-4 biscottiSurprise underper bagour visit charitable if you from foundation,have college multiple we provide Valentines scholarships for students! Applications are st accepted after April 1 2017 of the candidate’s junior year of high school and must be received by July 31st 2017. For more information, contact [email protected] TheChocolate ITALIAN AMERICAN Covered CHORALE Strawberries – Simple andAmici Sweet is happy to welcome -OU! As usual, Friday night pizza, pop and bocce is always available as well as Thursday night pasta Use a microwave safe bowl to meltTakedinner. chocolate them ComeTUESDA-, and out celebratein to 15 lunch second the JUL- end of increments the18, school 2017 year until with fami smoothly and friends! Please call the Contact VivianaLine a baking tray with parchmentclub paper for reservations for pasta night. We fill up quickly! Host a Friendsgiving 313-690-1093 Dip each strawberry into the meltedIf you chocolateneedIACL anything GENERAL andregarding set theon young the MEETING adultstray section, please contact me at chandice@iabc- [email protected] Send a care packagelivonia.com with their favorite snacks Once all the fruit has been dipped allow to harden in the fridge for about 1 hour With a Complimentary Pasta Dinner Make each unique by alternating white and dark chocolates and rolling in sprinkles Rehearsals every other Friday “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary “Not what we say about our6 blessings,:00pm Dinner but how we use them, is the true 3:00pm – 5:00pmafter dipping destiny” – S.C. Lewis 7:00pm General Meeting measure of our thanksgiving.” – WT Purkiser No need to be Italian, no need to speak Italian. Good luck and Happy R:s:rvationsValentine’s ar:Day MANDATOR-C from the IACL! No Exc:ptions! “All you Ourneed Youn) isPl:as: Adult love Bocc" call” – play"rs734K953K1106 The w"r"Beatles option 1 (pastaH"llo Youn) line) Adults stron) cont"nd"rsB- on NOON, Sunday, MONDA-,April JUL- 17, 2017 2nd >or our s"cond round o> TRI6 W" ar" updatin) our rost"r book, pl"as" "6mail lor"dana@iacl:us with your nam", addr"ss, c"ll Did you know? CLUB tournam"nt play which was host"d h"r" at ourIACL Club: AMEMBERS >un tim" WeONL- parehon" updating numb"r, "6mail our addr"ss, roster birthdat" book andbut >or all >ollow"d with a d"licious what r")ion o> Italy you ar" >rom: If you are between the ages of 18 and 25, you we need YOUR help. Please let bu>>"t "njoy"d byNO all: CHILDREN PLEASE qualify to receive your own membership at the Loredana,Thank you Club Coordinator, know IACL at the price of $35.00 per year, (Young your CURRENT information – Name, Adult Single). You are no longer a member The Club Level will be closed untilSpouse’s meeting Name, is Children under 21, adjourned. under your parent’s membership. Take Birthdates, Region in Italy, E-Mail Addresses, advantage of this low price by filling out the Address, Phone Numbers. membership application found on page 4 asap. Send it or drop it off at the club. 734-953-1106 x2 or [email protected]
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 IACL GENERAL MEETING With a Complimentary Pasta Dinner
6:00pm Dinner 7:00pmReservations General are Meeting MANDATORY. No Exceptions! Please call 734-953-1106 option 1 (pasta line) BY NOON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
IACL MEMBERS ONLY NO CHILDREN PLEASE
The Club Level will be closed until meeting is adjourned.
IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia
THURSDAY NIGHT PASTA RUSTICA Served Every Thursday Night RESERVATIONS A MUST BY NOON WEDNESDAY – No Exceptions call 734-953-1106 x1 or email [email protected] select option 2 to talk to the Club Coordinator Checks or Cash ONLY accepted on Thursday evening Credit Card payments must be prepaid before Thursday evening PARTIES OF 10 OR MORE must be prepaid with credit card or check Doors Open: 5:00pm Soup & Salad: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Pasta Buffet: 6:00pm – 7:15pm Live Music & Dancing Raffle Drawing & Announcements after dinner Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Children 5-12 years old: $7.00 Children 0-4 years old: No Charge
NOTE FROM THE IACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: As outlined and explained at the General Membership Meeting on April 25, 2017, the Board of Directors unanimously decided to increase the price of weekly pasta dinners. This change is necessary to keep pace with increased inflation and costs of food service, entertainment and overall operating expenses. As you know, the prices have not been adjusted in SEVERAL years. Be assured that thisMention price increase merely coversthis our cost ad of operating to andreceive does not in any way reflect a profit to the IACL Club or Banquet Center. The Board has decided that it is in the best interest of the membership and the future of the IACL to no longer lose money week after week, year after year. The price increase has begun on June 1, 2017. 20% OFF your first hair We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our efforts to reduce operating costs as we continue to improve our Club. NEW PRICING: Members: $15.00 | Non-Members: $20.00 | Children: $7.00 Sincerely, service IACL Board Of Directors *Excluding Bridal Services.
Owners Anika & Frank Domanico 33260 W. 14 Mile Road West Bloomfield 248.539.3777
22 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia
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23 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia
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24 IACL NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 IABC Italian American Club of Livonia
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25 DANISH CHEESECAKE Submitted by Claudia Rozum
INGREDIENTS Tiramisu Bread Pudding Graham Crackers Prep Time 10 mins 5 TB Melted Butter Cook Time 30 mins 1 Pkg Lemon Jell-O Day-old bread becomes a delectable, coffee-infused treat for two in this Tiramisu Bread Pudding. 1 Cup Boiling Water Dessert Servings: 2 people 1 TB Lemon Juice Ingredients 1 8oz Pkg Cream CheeseFor the Pudding ¼ cup skim milk 1 Cup Sugar ¼ cup espresso or very strong coffee 1 TSP Vanilla 3 eggs 1 tbsp sugar 1 8oz Container Cool3 Whip cup bread (French bread works well, or really any mild-flavored bread of your choosing) cubed for the topping 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese Mix Graham Cracker Crumbs2 tbsp skim milk w/Butter. Press in 1-½ tbsp powdered sugar cocoa powder to top bottom of 9x12 Baking Dish. Bake in 350 oven Instructions for 10 Minutes. Cool. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup milk, eggs, espresso, and sugar. IACL NEWSLETTER Place the bread cubesJANUARY in a medium bowl/FEBRUARY and pour the egg mixture 2019 over the cubes. Mix to coat the bread with the egg mixture and set the mixture aside for the bread cubes to Mix together Jell-O, boilingsoak up the water liquid while and your lemon oven preheats. juice. Preheat your oven to 375F. Let set in refrigeratorPlace until the thick,soaked bread but cubesnot into jellied. a greased, 3 cup ramekin or oven-safe dish. GENERAL INFO Italian AmericanPlace the ramekin Club on a baking sheetof (to catchLivonia any bubble over) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pudding has set and a knife inserted into the center comes out moist, but without any In another bowl, mix creamcrumbs attached. cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat togetherPlace with the lemonramekin on gel a wire mixture. rack to cool slightly. In a medium bowl, whip the mascarpone with 2 tbsp milk and powdered sugar, until light and fluffy. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA Gently, remove the bread pudding from the baking dish and place on a serving plate. Fold cool whip into creamTop with cheese mascarpone mixture. topping and dustPour with cocoaover powder. Serve immediately. 2018 – 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TIRAMISUcrust. Put BREAD in fridge PUDDING to set. Officers Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Jerry Ruggirello President Day-oldSpread bread your becomes choice a delectable,of fruit pie filling for topping. coffee-infused treat for two in this Frank Luscri Vice President Tiramisu Bread Pudding. Angela Soave Kelley Treasurer Dessert Servings: 2 people Alice Rotondo Recording Secretary Ingredients Maryann Rea Corresponding Secretary For the Pudding Piero DiStefano Sergeant-at-Arms ¼ cup skim milk ¼ cup espresso or very strong coffee Mary Galasso Past President 3 eggs Robert Ficano Legal Consul 1 tbsp sugar Fr Enzo Addari Chaplain 3 cup bread (French bread works well, or really any mild-flavored bread of your choosing) cubed For the topping IACL Directors 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese Kathy Iadipaolo Jones Nino Ruggirello 2 tbsp skim milk Mark Merucci Anthony Rugiero 1-½ tbsp powdered sugar cocoa powder to top Adriano Paciocco Pete Soave Instructions In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup milk, eggs, espresso, and sugar. Bruno Petrucci Antonello Stante Place the bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour the egg mixture over Anthony Rotondo Mario Stante the cubes. Mix to coat the bread with the egg mixture and set the mixture aside for the bread cubes to soak up the liquid while your oven preheats. Preheat your oven to 375F. ITALIAN AMERICAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Place the soaked bread cubes into a greased, 3 cup ramekin or oven-safe dish. BOARD OF DIRECTORS as of January 1, 2019 Place the ramekin on a baking sheet (to catch any bubble over) and bake Officers for 25-30 minutes or until the pudding has set and a knife inserted into the center comes out moist, but without any crumbs attached. Maria Capicchioni Harris President Place the ramekin on a wire rack to cool slightly. Nino Ruggirello Vice President In a medium bowl, whip the mascarpone with 2 tbsp milk and powdered Maria Stante Treasurer sugar, until light and fluffy. Gently, remove the bread pudding from the baking dish and place on a Nina Iaderosa-Kozak Secretary serving plate. Top with mascarpone topping and dust with cocoa powder. Serve Charitable Foundation Directors immediately. Mary Fleury Franco Iaderosa Mary Galasso Jerry Ruggirello Viviana Garabello Anthony Rugiero PLEASE NOTE! If you are coming for Anna Giammarco pizza, wings etc in the Club House, please call us in advance to advise Communication with our members is important. Please us so that good, prompt service can feel free to contact Loredana, Club Coordinator, to reach be assured. Call Loredana, our Club Coordinator, at any of our Board Members. She will arrange to have the 734-953-1106 x2. person you are interested in talking with give you a call. 734-953-1106 x2 or [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE! If you are coming for pizza, wings etc in the Club House, please call us in advance to If you would like to have your recipe featured in our advise us so that good, prompt service can be newsletter, please submit recipe to [email protected] assured. Call Loredana, our Club Coordinator, at 734-953-1106 x2. Picture of pizza CALL LOREDANA AT 734-953-1137 EXT 2
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27 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES REGISTRATION FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN
WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019 ITALIANTIME: 6:00pm LANGUAGE – 8:00pm CLASSES WHERE: Italian American Club of Livonia REGISTRATION39200 Five MileFOR Road ADULTS Livonia MI & 48154 CHILDREN in Board Room located at Club Level WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLASSES –WHERE: (RAFFAELLA NAURATOItalian) American Club of Livonia STARTS ON: Wednesday, January 16 – April39200 3, Five 201 Mile9 Road Livonia MI 48154 INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLASSES – in Board Room located at Club Level INTERMEDIATE(RAFFAELLA NAURATO) II: 6:00PM – 7:30PM BEGINNERSSTARTS ON:: Wednesday, 7:30PM – January 9:00PM 16 – April 3, 2019 COST: $75.00INTERMEDIATE + BOOK II: 6:00PM – 7:30PM BEGINNERS: 7:30PM – 9:00PM
ADVANCEDCOST: $75.00 & BEGINNERS + BOOK ADULT CLASSES – (EMANUELA MARIONNI) STARTS ON: Wednesday, January 16 – April 3, 2019 ADVANCED & BEGINNERS ADULT CLASSES – (EMANUELA MARIONNI) ADVANCED: 6:00PM – 7:30PM STARTS ON: Wednesday, January 16 – April 3, 2019 EGINNERS 7:30PM – 9:00PM B ADVANCEDII: : 6:00PM – 7:30PM COST: $75.00BEGINNERS + BOOK II: 7:30PM – 9:00PM COST: $75.00 + BOOK CHILDREN CLASSES – (DANIELA PERPETUINI) STARTSCHILDREN ON: Saturday, CLASSES – (DANIELA January PERPETUINI) 19 – April 6, 2019 Saturday, January 19 – April 6, 2019 5YRSSTARTS-10YRS ON:: 9:00AM – 10:30AM 5YRS-10YRS: 9:00AM – 10:30AM 10YRS-17YRS : 10:30PM –12:00PM 10YRS-17YRS : 10:30PM –12:00PM COST: $50.00 PER FAMILY COST: $50.00 PER FAMILY TEACHERS FOR ADULTS EMANUELA MARIONNI 313-378-3060 [email protected] RAFFAELLA NAURATO 248-880-2399 [email protected] TEACHER FOR CHILDREN DANIELA PERPETUINI 248-767-5660
for morefor i nformationmore information contact contact:: [email protected] [email protected] or 734- or 734-953-1106953-1106 x2 x2
28 LA BEFANA
Will be arriving at the Italian American Club of Livonia
THURSDAY, January 3, 2019
Doors open at 5:00pm
Buffet Dinner begins at 5:30pm
Please call the Club Office by In Italian folklore, la Befana is the story of the January 2, 2018 NOON three wise men who stopped at her house to ask 734-953-1106 directions on their way to Bethlehem. Option 1 Reservations They invited her to join them, but she refused as Option 2 Information she was busy cleaning. She promised that she
Members $17.00 would catch up with them when she was finished, Non-Members $22.00 but by that time, they were long gone. Children (6-12) $ 7.00 She frantically began running after them still 5 and under No Charge carrying her broom with presents for baby Jesus, Magically, she began to fly on her broomstick but still could not find the wise men or Baby ITALIAN La Befana vien di notte Jesus. Since then, in Italy on January 6, the con le scarpe tutte rotte, Feast of the Epiphany, la Befana flies on her Col vestito alla “romana” broom leaving gifts for children. She brings Viva viva la Befana!! presents for the good and pieces of coal for the bad Porta cenere e carboni ai bambini cattivoni, in a similar way as St Nicholas or Santa Claus. ai babini belli e buoni porta chichi e tanti doni!!
ENGLISH The Befana comes by night with her shoes all broken with a dress in Roman style so alive is the Befana!! She brings ashes and coal to bad girls and boys and to the nice good children she brings candies and many gifts!!
29 Join us for a day of Fun at…..
FIREKEEPERS CASINO (Battle Creek)
When : Jan 29, 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.
Don’t Miss Out…Reserve your Spot Now!!
Contact : Merritt Travel 734-522-4891 or [email protected]
Mail Checks to : 15273 Farmington Road, Livonia MI 48154
30 31 32 33 Friday, February 15, 2019
7:00pm Feuding Begins (Doors open at 5:30)
Prizes Awarded 1st - 2nd - 3rd Place $5.00 per person 10 People Per Table MAX Reserve your table now – Limited Space
Reservations Required Cash Bar Available 734-953-1106 x2 Limited Menu Bar/Kitchen opens at 5:30
IACL 39200 Five Mile Road Livonia MI 48154
34 35 36 MARDI GRAS 2019
At CAESARS WINDSOR
**Event is sponsored by the IACL Cultural Committee**
*free beads * live entertainment * free coffee *free paczki
When : Tuesday March 5, 2019 Time : Depart Italian Club 9:30am / Bus departs Windsor - 4pm Price : $25.00 Per Person
**Must be at least 19 yrs of age with a Valid Passport or Enhanced Drivers License.**
-Trip Includes Roundtrip Bus Transportation to and from the Casino. (Pickup and Drop off will be at the Italian American Banquet Center)
- Choice of : $15.00 free play $15.00 food voucher Complimentary lunch buffet
*Bus Driver Gratuity NOT INCLUDED/ Payment is NON REFUNDABLE*
Don’t Miss Out…Reserve your Spot Now!!
Contact : Merritt Travel 734-522-4891
Mail Check to : Merritt Travel 15273 Farmington Rd Livonia, MI 48154
37 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)
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Mark your calendar workingand light here cooking at the duties. IACL, Some please experience contact our Club Please note, the Cultural Committee Coordinatornecessary. at 3 -953-110 x2 or will not meet in January. The next loredana iacl.us scheduled meeting is February 8th at Currently we are looking for kitchen help. Prep 30pm in the IACL Club House Board and light cooking duties. Some experience Room. Mark your calendar 39 necessary. Please note, the Cultural Committee will not meet in January. The next scheduled meeting is February 8th at 30pm in the IACL Club House Board Room. Mark your calendar 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]
40 THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF LIVONIA CULTURAL COMMITTEEPRESENTS
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