Tag: Italian American Club

Italian American Club Member-Hosted Aperitivo Events

Melissa D’Onofrio On Oct. 19, 2023, seven couples generously opened their homes to host our club’s twice-yearly aperitivo parties. These popular gatherings fill quickly and this year’s attendance broke all previous records, with 85 of our members participating! An Italian aperitivo is a bit like our American happy hour, but with abundant appetizers. They are also…

Italian American Club Membership Meeting

Ken Minichiello Desert Harmony again captured everyone’s attention with great music at the Italian American Club’s September membership meeting. Howard Brodbeck and Greg Goss performed and sang Simon & Garfunkel’s most popular songs, including Scarborough Fair, Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Bye Bye Love, and America … to mention just a few. Not only did they play and sing…

Italian American Club May Luncheon

Ken Minichiello If you believe in the old adage “build it and they will come,” Joanne Benz and Maggi Maas went out to prove that point. At a time when restaurants are limiting the number of people for luncheon functions, Joanne and Maggi convinced Carrabba’s Italian Grill they needed to seat more than the usual 20…

Italian American Club Sunday Pasta Dinners

Melissa D’Onofrio The Italian American Club’s social sub-committee launched a new event on April 16, “Sunday Pasta Dinners.” Eight members hosted dinners in their homes and prepared the main entree which, of course, included pasta. The guests provided appetizers, salads, and desserts to complement the meal. The club’s Sunday Pasta Dinners are designed to celebrate…

Italian American Club General Membership Meeting

Melissa D’Onofrio At our final PebbleCreek Italian American Club (PCIAC) general membership meeting before the summer break, attendees had the opportunity to hear about upcoming events and enjoy the live music of Two’s Company Folk Duo. President Ken Minichiello began the meeting by spotlighting the contributions of three active club members. Everett Saverino was thanked…

Italian American Club Members Host Aperitivo Events

Melissa D’Onofrio On March 14, five Italian American Club members generously opened their homes to host our annual aperitivo parties. The weather was not as perfect as in previous years, but the cloudy skies did not interfere with the festivities or dampen the party mood of the participants. The aperitivo began in Italy at the…