Beverly Buck It was an evening of sequins, fringe, and pearls as well as striped vests, fedoras, and cigars as members and guests of the Italian American Club sashayed into the Tuscany Falls Ballroom on April 6 to party the night away at our “Gatsby Gala.” Party revelers really got into the spirit as divas,…
Beverly Buck The 6th annual Italian American Club’s Putt ‘N’ Eat event was held on March 7. Our theme this year was a nod to the Masters Golf Tournament held each year in Atlanta, Ga. Although not as large, our tournament was every bit as exciting. As the skies cleared, 72 players, randomly assigned into teams…
The Italian American Club’s 21st annual Poinsettia Ball was held on Dec. 1 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. This year’s event, which was attended by 250 people, was the first to feature a theme, “Let it Snow!” There was an abundance of snowflakes and blue, white, and silver decorations as well as signature winter drinks and…
Ken Minichiello PebbleCreek Italian American Club gave the Homeless Youth Connection a check for $1,500. The donation was just one of the three equal-size checks given to New Life Center and Luke Air Force Base Family Services amounting to $4,500 that came from Poinsettia Ball ticket sales proceeds.
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…
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…
Ken Minicheillo The PebbleCreek Italian American Club hosted a ’50s Rock and Roll Wii Bowling Tournament in the heat of the summer evening on July 26. The Tuscany Falls Ballroom was converted into a Drive In with four Bowling Lanes. Many dressed in the era of the times with puffy skirts (poodle type skirts), cropped…
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…
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…
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…