PORT SAINT LUCIE — The Italian American Club of the Treasure Coast said "ciao" to the old year and "non vedere l'ora di" — looking forward — to a great new year.
The club is now set in a place to call home: The Disabled American Veterans Hall in Port St. Lucie. A new board has been appointed for 2018.
Events already in the planning stages for 2018 are a dinner/dance, dinners and games, a picnic, trips and more.
As a nonprofit organization (501c3, 100% volunteers, charitable and not affiliated with any other Italian organizations), this club donates to Safespace, Hibiscus Children’s Center Foundation and the DAV Chapter in Port St. Lucie.
Christmas dinner/dance
The entire committee did a beautiful job in organizing the Christmas dinner/dance at the DAV Hall in PSL.
The decorated hall was full with members and guests. All enjoyed the delicious dinner and desserts prepared by several members.
Singer Daniela Martino entertained. She sang beautiful Italian, American and Christmas songs that at times had the entire room on their feet singing with her.
It was a memorable evening.
Reported by Giancarlo Marotta
Tombola
The Tombola Night Dinner was held at the DAV hall.
Ron and Linda Mosca and their cooking team produced a menu that delighted all.
The antipasti contained favorite Italian foods: grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, Cannellini bean salad, roasted string beans and sundried tomatoes, Italian deli meats and cheeses, and tossed salad with toppings.
The entrée of Italian sausage and peppers roasted in a plum tomato, wine sauce was served over penne pasta.
Then tables were cleared and the evening of Tombola began, to the delight of everyone present. Caller Dominic just made it even more fun.
Members even voted to play Tombola at the next family night.
Dessert was coffee and anisette, espresso and a birthday cake to honor all January birthday celebrants.
Reported by Jean Bocek
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