“La Voce D' Abruzzo”
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“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO” July—August 2015 Volume 9, Issue 7 A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 12, 2015: REGION OF ABRUZZO CREATING FADM Picnic Lake St. Clair MetroPark AN “ABRUZZESE EMIGRATION MUSEUM” 11:00 AM Mass 1:00 PM Lunch With the letter below from the President of the Consiglio Regionale degli Abruzzesi nel Mondo (CRAM) the Region of Abruzzo is creating a Museum dedicated to the emigrants July 19, 2015: who left Abruzzo for an opportunity for a better life in the world; but never forgot their Tiger Baseball Game homeland. They are seeking individuals who are willing to share their stories and photo- Tigers vs Baltimore - graphs to help create this museum. The program is voluntary and is designed to work di- Limited seating rectly from the Region. If you are interested, contact Enzo Paglia, President of the FADM for information on presenting the information. July 26, 2015: Secinarese Club Picnic Cari amici abruzzesi, Mary Burke Park in quando rivestivo la carica di Presidente CRAM ho sentitamente apprezzato l'im- New Baltimore pegno e la forza delle comunita abruzzesi nel mondo, pertanto ho voluto fortemente la delega all'emigrazione in questa nuova amministrazione regionale. July, 2015: TBD: Mi ha sempre colpito il coraggio degli uomini e delle donne che partirono, las- Annual Bocce Ball Tourna- ciando il paese natale e i famigliari alla scoperta di nuove terre lontane. ment. FADM vs Venetian Ho arnmirato l'audacia, l'ostinazione e la laboriosita <lei nostri emigrati in tutto il Club. mondo; i vostri sacrifici e le rimesse economiche hanno contribuito a risollevare il paese AUGUST 2014: del dopo guerra. Avete sofferto, ma vi siete integrati con orgoglio, diffondendo le nostre Summer Break (FADM) tradizioni e costumi regionali, la nostra professionalita. August 16, 2015: I vostri sacrifici impreziosiscono ed arricchiscono la nostra Regione. Bariscianotti Club Picnic Un mio progetto, che e anche il vostro, e di realizzare "un museo dell 'emigrazione Austrian Society Park abruzzese" che possa testimoniare le differenti fasi della vostra vita come la partenza, ilviag- August 23, 2015: gio, gli arrivi, le case e il lavoro. Una parte sara dedicata alle vostre storie di vita, lei destini e Loyal Wing Alfadena Picnic dei vissuti, delle tribolazioni ma anche lei benesseri e lei successi. Frazier Park Purtroppo, la Regione Abruzzo non conosce tutti i suoi figli, ed e per questo mo- September 8, 2015: FADM Gen Mbrshp Mtg. tivo che vi chiedo di aiutarci a costituire un archivio dati dell'emigrazione regionale. L'ar- IACS—7:00 PM chivio che sara costituito, per una piu capillare conoscenza delle nostre comunita all'estero, Nominations for Board potra essere di notevole utilita. September 12, 2015: Aielli Club Picnic— Presidente CRAM e Assessore River Bends Park -10:00 AM all'emigrazione September 13, 2015: Donato Di Matteo Pilgrimage: Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother. September 16-18, 2015: DID YOU KNOW!!?? Niagara Falls Casino Trip September 19, 2015: FADM Giovani Get to- 1. This person, the brother of a famous Italian explorer, founded in 1496 the oldest con- gether tinuously inhabited city in the New World, Santo Domingo, and even modeled the design September 20, 2015: after a Roman grid fashion. Name this person. Festa Abruzzese—Mirage Banquet Ctr. 1:00 PM 2. This hilltop fortress, located in the Judean desert, was the site of the final Jewish revolt October 8, 2015: and stronghold againt the Romans. Prior to its capture in 73 A.D., the Jews inside the Gen. Mbrshp Mtg. fortress committed suicide rather that face capture and made slaves. Name this hilltop IACL—7:15 PM fortress. October 10, 2015: Columbus Day Parade Clinton Township Answers on page 3 October 17, 2015: FADM Youth—Pumpkin MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Thursday, September 8, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone— 586-228-3030. OOPS, CORNER: We are revising our Birthday and anniversary database. If your Birthday or Anniversary is not listed, we do not have it on file. Please email me or call me and I will add it to our database. Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 or email at [email protected] . MEMBERSHIP: All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31. If you have friends who would like to join, have them call our membership chairman or give us their name and address for a follow up mailing to invite them to join. Remember, we have also started the “Friends of Abruzzo” program where non-Abruzzesi can join and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need further infor- mation, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz at 586-293-6507. See page 9 for renewal form. .FADM ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, July 12, 2015: Mark your calendar for our Annual FADM picnic at St. Clair MetroPark (Formerly Metropolitan Beach). The day begins with Mass at 11:00 AM. With lunch served at 1:00. Join us in fun and fellowship, lots of kids’ games, a Bocce Ball tournament and a Mora Tournament as well as other surprises. Enjoy the day with your family and friends as we enjoy the beauty of nature in summer time. Members are free, guests are $10.00 per person. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 for information and RSVP. FESTA ITALIANA: July 17,18,19, 2015: The Annual Festa Italiana will be at the Freedom Hill Park. See flyer on Page 7 for details. TIGER BASEBALL GAME: Sunday July 19, 20145 Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles. Join the FADM members, Friends of Abruzzo and anyone who likes to cheer on for the Tigers. Meet at Vivio’s Restaurant in Eastern Market for lunch, shuttle to ball park and back and lot’s of fun. Contact Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for details and reservations. Hurry, limited number of tickets are available SECINARESE CLUB PICNIC: Sunday July 26, 2015: The Secinarese Club will hold their Annual Summer Picnic at Mary Burke Park in downtown New Baltimore. Call Doug Simone for information at 313-520-1685. REGIONAL ITALIAN DINNER FEATURING THE FOOD OF CALABRIA: Thursday, August 13, 2015: The Italian American Cultural Center will feature the food of Calabria at it’s next Regional Dinner. All are welcome to participate. Call the IACS in advance for reservations BARISCIANOTTI PICNIC: Sunday August 16, 2015: The Bariscianotti Club will hold their Annual Picnic at the Austrian Society Park located at 56200 Hayes Road in Clinton Township. This event is for Bariscianotti Club members and family only. Call Frank Simone at 586-770-3287 for information. LOYAL WING ALFADENA CLUBS PICNIC: Sunday, August 23, 2015: The Loyal Wing Clubs (Women and Men’s) will hold their annual Picnic at the Fort Frazier Pavilion at Frazier Park. Con- tact Dina DiLauria at 586-215-7086 for information. AIELLI CLUB OF DETROIT AND WINDSOR ANNUAL PICNIC: Sunday, Septmeber 12, 2015; Riverbends Park in Shelby Township. The club will hold their 5th annual picnic. Join us Again on our 5th Annual Pic- nic! We will have lots of food as always!!! $20 per person, children under 12 are free! PILGRIMAGE TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER SHRINE: Sunday, September 13, 2015: Religious Pilgrimage – Bellevue, OH. Join us for a day of fellowship and prayer. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-381- 3700 to reserve your seats today. Cost is $25 per person and includes coffee and doughnuts in the morning. CASINO TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS: September 16-18, 2015: See our ad on Page 5 for a fun filled journey to Niagara Falls. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-007-3700 for information and reservations. FADM GIOVANI GET TOGETHER: Saturday, September 19, 2015: Join Damiano Alloggia and Stefano Ranalli in a special get together highlighting the best of Royal Oak. Call Damiano at 248-392-1523 or Stefano at 248-977-9373 to confirm attendance. FESTA ABRUZZESE: Sunday, September 20, 2015: at 1:00 PM: It’s our annual Festa Abruzzese where we celebrate our culture with all things Abruzzese, and of course our Annual Scholarship awards. Join us at the Mirage Banquet Ctr. for a great meal, great time and great friends. Music after award presentations. Cost is $35. Children 12 and under $15.00. All children 5 and under free. Call Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700 for information and tickets, or go to www.fedabruzzo.org to pay by Paypal. See you there!! Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER ============================ ========================= ========================== 7/01: Erdo Graziani 8/01: Teresa D’Aristotile 9/01: Anthony Salvati Oops! 7/02: Diva Williams 8/03: Renato Simone 9/01: Marc Simone If we missed your Birthday, 7/04: Marcella Maenza 8/03: Christina Mariani 9/02: Amelia Morga Anniversary or other No- 7/07: Andrea DiTommaso 8/05: Rocco Del Greco 9/04: Nancy Mariani tice, please contact: Enzo 7/07: Lorenzo Cavaliere 8/05: Gilda DeFelice 9/04: Antonio DiGiorgio Paglia 248-656-5052 or 7/07: Pauline DelVillano 8/06: Adina Volpe 9/04: Mariella Simone [email protected]. 7/08: Nicola Salvati 8/08: Christopher LaLama 9/05: Nadia Ruvolo We will post in next news- 7/09: Italo DeFelice 8/10: Michael DiVito 9/06: Rosetta D’Luca letter. 7/09: Michael Goddard 8/10: Rosaria Serraiocco 9/07: Angelo DiCesare 7/10: Adelaide Fabiili 8/11: Carol Pizzuti 9/07: Luciano Pietrantoni 7/10: Darlene Gildersleeve 8/12: Maria Graziani 9/09: Sandra Marchi 7/12: Edda D’Aloisio 8/12: Gabriella Serraiocco 9/09: Fredrica Risi 7/14: Marcella Corona 8/13: Fiorella Del Greco 9/09: Cara Roczniak 7/17: Luigi Serraiocco 8/13: Vittorio Serraiocco 9/09: Tonino Zaccagnini 7/17: Eva VanWyck 8/14: Antonio Manzo 9/11: Umberto Piccirilli Members in 7/18: Mario Pacifici 8/15: Angela Beaumont 9/11: Lola Serraiocco 7/18: Elio Ripari 8/17: Americo Simone 9/14: Gino Serraiocco Uniform 7/19: Ermando Volpe 8/20: Concetta Mariani 9/17: Dr.