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IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2018 Italian American Club of Livonia UPCOMING EVENTS Dear Fellow Members, Friday, March 2nd With the worst part of winter behind us (hopefully), there’s a lot CENA DI PESCE – Fried/Baked Cod happening here at the club. Friday, March 9th CENA DI PESCE – Salmon Siciliano Hopefully you had a chance to participate in two great evenings of fun with Dueling Pianos and Family Feud. Hats off to our club Saturday, March 10th 8TH ANNUAL FESTA DELLA REGIONE coordinator Loredana for organizing these two great events. Sapori di Sardegna I would also like to thank Nello Stante and his team for another Thursday, March 15th record breaking Wild Game Dinner. Compliments to our talented ST PATRICK’S FEAST at Pasta Rustica Chef Nandi and our Banquet Manager Fabiola along with their staff in making this year’s dinner Friday, March 16th the best ever. CENA DI PESCE – Fried/Baked Cod Tuesday, March 20th The Cultural Committee put on Carnevale which was also a huge success for all of those who BOARD MEETING attended as well as our annual Super Bowl Party. Friday, March 23rd A big thank you to the Loving Hearts Knitting Group who continue their selfless kind work in CENA DI PESCE – Salmon Siciliano making yarn goods for those in need. Friday, March 30th CENA DI PESCE – Fried/Baked Cod I would also like to congratulate Maryann Rea and her team of volunteers for organizing the Thursday, April 5th wonderful celebration of Sardegna for our 8 th Annual Regional Extravaganza coming up on PASQUETTA at Pasta Rustica March 10 th . Be sure to make your reservation if you haven’t already done so. Tuesday, April 17th GENERAL BOARD MEETING/DINNER Cena di Pesce Friday dinners are well attended during the Lenten season as well as our weekly Pasta Rustica. On that subject, I would like to once again remind ALL members to please be Sunday, April 29th mindful of the Wednesday 12:00 noon reservation deadline for pasta dinner. It is necessary to ST LOUIS CENTER “BE AN ANGEL” DINNER DANCE adhere to that so that we can maintain the quality of that meal. If you should miss the deadline for any reason, you can still come down and enjoy the club’s bar menu. Lastly, I want to recognize Nino Ruggirello for organizing all of the players who participate and represent our club in inter-club bocce tournaments with other metro Detroit Italian clubs. Keep at it and you will bring home the gold to Livonia!! Until next time, stay safe and stay warm. As always, I can be reached at [email protected] Sincerely, Jerry Ruggirello IACL President MARZO Italian American Club of Livonia 2 APRILE Italian American Club of Livonia 3 4 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2018 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia 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 unitedDOUGLAS in marriage & CATHY on June 6BERTOIAth, during WWII and they celebrated VICTOR & RUTH RIZZO theirSponsored “75th Wedding By: Joann Anniversary” Bertoia on June 6, 2017. They Sponsored By: Domenico & Antoniette Porco exchanged their vows at the Italian parish of Madonna Catholic THERESA CATNER ROBERTMaria Ruggirello & JUDY recently TENAGLIA graduated from the ChurchSponsored on Oakman By: Angelina Boulevard Colone in Detroit. They both are in there Sponsored By: Vincent & Teresa Peruchietti 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this University of Notre Dame Law School. memorableCHRISTOPHER occasion & with BRENDA family and DICICCO friends in early June. They PATRICIA THULL-O’BRIEN Sponsored By: Arthur & Maria Carinci SponsoredUpon her By:return Shawn home & Angelato Michigan Kelley/Joe, Maria & plans Alice Rotondo had 6 children (5 living and 1 deceased, Tom, Jr), 14 grand- to begin her practice of law when she joins the childrenMICHAEL and 16 & great MARY grand DUCATO-children. Congratulations with all JAMES TOMASZEWSKI firm of Foley & Lardner PLC in Detroit. We are all ourSponsored love. Congratulazioni By: John Provagna con tutto il nostro amore. Sponsored By: Peter & Alessandra Soave so very proud of her accomplishments. (The MICHAEL & THERESA GOODHART Our club is growing but we still encourage you to share our club with Supreme Court is getting ready for another Sponsored By: Ralph & Marylou Guastella families, friends and neighbors. Together we can make this the year we reachItalian 1000 American!!!!!) families. JERAD & KELLY KINNEY Insert picture of Cristina Rotondo Sponsored By: Jerry & Kathy Jones Lifetime 673 Annual 270 WAYNE & JENNIFER LUPO Honorary 18 th CONGRATULATIONS to Sponsored By: James & 75Loredana Wedding O’Neil Anniversary ___________________________Young Adult 23 Congratulations to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter Michigan's newest JD! INSERT PICTURE OF WEDDING PHOTOS Current Membership 984 VINCENTof Joe and Alice, MARINO 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 6 , during WWII and they celebrated Maryann Rea – Membership Chair Sponsoredfrom Ladywood By: Antonio Hightheir “75Schoolth Wedding& Maryann Anniversary”on May on Rea 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 FRANK PAONE University of Notre Dame Law School. INSERT PICTURE OF BABY 90’s and have seen decades of changes. They celebrated this memorable occasion with family and friends in early June. They Sponsoredawarded with By: a Maria four-year Harris/Bruno academic &scholarship. Lauri Petrucci 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!!!!!) CLUBInsert picture COORDINATOR of Cristina Rotondo WEthe VALUE birth YOUR of their INPUT. fifth PLEASE grandchild, JOT DOWN Holland YOUR SUGGESTIONS, IDEASPearl AS Hudson TO WHAT, 6lbs. YOUR 14oz, INPUT 18.5 IS inches.ON OUR She VARIOUS PROGRAMS Congratulations to Cristina Anne Rotondo, (Daughter Loredanaof Joe and Alice, IACL (Carta) Board Member), whoO’Neil graduated ETC.is the DROP third IN child SUGGESTION of Tina (Iafrate) BOX OUTSIDE and CLUB from Ladywood High School on May 25, 2017. She will be attending Adrian College this fall where she was 734-953-1106 x2 Direct INSERT PICTURE OF BABY OFFICE.Joshua IN Hudson,PARTICULAR joining WE NEEDbig brothers, YOUR INPUT ON awarded with a four-year academic scholarship. Cristina will also be playing Ice Hockey for the WHATHeath YOU Patrick WANT (4) AVAILABLE and Harris ATJude THE (2). CLUB BAR, [email protected] Women's Ice Hockey Team. Go Bulldogs! John and Susan Iafrate proudly announce BOTH IN BEVERAGE & FOOD SERVICE. the birth of their fifth grandchild, Holland"Holly" is the 10th great-grandchild to Pearl Hudson, 6lbs. 14oz, 18.5 inches.Thank She you. 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 Olga Iafrate and the 6th great-grandchild to Irma and Aldo Rea." IACL NEWSLETTER IS IN COLOR ON-LINE SHARE SHAREYOUR YOUR NEWS We would love to publish your news. If you or your CHECK IT OUT!!!! www.iacl.us family member had a special event, (birth, anniversary, We would love tomarriage, publish award, yourpromotion, news. etc) let me Ifknow you and I or your will add it to our newsletter. 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Send or contact IACL Clubhouse Office 734-953-1137 #2 to speak information to [email protected] with Loredana. 5 IACL NEWSLETTER MARCH/APRIL 2018 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Italian American Club of Livonia COMMUNITY EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS SOLANUS CASEY CENTER 1780 Mt Elliott Detroit MI 48207-4485 LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Telephone: 313-579- 2100 03/08/2018 ½ Day Grades 7-8 During this time of prayer, we invite you to reflect on the wisdom of 03/09/2018 ½ Day Elementary Blessed, Solanus Casey in preparation for Easter. Join us for our Lenten 03/15/2018 ½ Day High School Series every Wednesday from 02/21We are – 03/28. updating We will our begin roster with book a noon but 03/30/2018 No School-Good Friday mass followed by a simple meal of soup ($3.00) and a Lenten reflection 04/02-04/06 No School-Spring Break we need YOUR help. Please let in the Solanus Center dining room. 05/25/2018 ½ Day All Students Loredana, Club Coordinator, know 05/28/2018 No School-Memorial Day ST MARY MERCY HOSPITAL your CURRENT information – Name, 06/13-06/15 ½ Day High School 36475 Five Mile Road Livonia MI 48154 06/14-06/15 ½ Day Elementary Telephone: 734-655- 8740 Spouse’s Name, Children under 21, 06/15/2018 Last Day of School Helen Palmer InspiritBirthdates, Salon and Spa: Region 734-655-8810 in Italy, (withinE-Mail St Addresses, Mary’s Hospital) Personalized mastectomy fittings, Life Like Wigs, Full Beauty Service & ST LOUIS CENTER Address, Phone Numbers.