Kathleen Ripley Leo Aperitivo is Italian for appetizers, cocktail hour, wine, and cheese. Four homes hosted about 10 members each on Oct. 1 and all had a friendly, relaxed time of it with the guests bringing a favorite appetizer and their choice of drink. People talked, joked, and got to know each other better. Francey…
Kathleen Ripley Leo The Oct. 8 meeting was a singular event beginning first with about 90 members having a chance to explore seven artists’ offerings organized by Social Director Shelly Carnevale. Pottery, jewelry, scarves, pumpkins, and glass sculptures were on display and for sale in the club’s first ever Mistletoe Market, designed to introduce club…
Kathleen Ripley Leo The PebbleCreek Italian American Club held its first meeting on Sept. 8 at the Tuscany Falls Ballroom and it was an extravaganza for all of the 70–plus members who attended. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance as always. After wine, courtesy of Realtor Donna Strand, our Program Director Bob Marchese…
Kathleen Ripley Leo October 8 marks the second meeting of the Italian American Club and the program will feature celebrating Christopher Columbus. Meetings are held in the Tuscany Club Ballroom beginning at 7 p.m. sponsored by realtor Donna Strand. If you would like to attend as a guest, or become a member, call president Ken…
On May 3, the Italian American Club celebrated the 151st Kentucky Derby. The Derby winner was Sovereignty and Journalism took second place. Seven club members took home prize money by winning a raffle based on having correctly selected the horses for Win, Place, and Show. The Mint Juleps flowed, and the Southern picnic buffet was delicious! Before the…
Kathleen Ripley Leo The PebbleCreek Italian American Club (PCIAC) celebrated its 25th Silver Anniversary at Tuscany Ballroom on March 12. One hundred fifty-five members enjoyed a cocktail-attire served dinner and were regaled with their club’s storied past. The first meeting in 2000 numbered 71 members, and original member Jane Cook Biggs read that meeting’s minutes.…
Ken Minichiello Members of the Italian American Club had a great time at the Cleveland Guardians vs. Diamondbacks baseball game at Goodyear Ballpark, in spite of a somewhat cool night. The event was held at the Party Patio and, upon the arrival of club members, each were welcomed with a bag of peanuts and a…
Kathleen Ripley Leo On Jan. 8, members of the Italian American Club dressed in cowboy clothes, hats, denim, boots, and frilly dresses, followed square dance caller extraordinaire Griff’s directions, and partnered up in four couple squares. There were only a few stepped-on toes! Kay Scripka and her committee provided fun themed decorations on each table…
Kathleen Ripley Leo The Italian American Club’s Poinsettia Ball is a sell-out premiere event in PebbleCreek and this past year’s ball on Dec. 6, 2024, was over the top. The theme was Christmas Nutcrackers. Ladies and gentlemen in black tie and cocktail-formal attire were treated to delicious food, first with appetizers in the Chianti room,…
Kathleen Ripley Leo The Pledge of Allegiance began the PebbleCreek Italian American Club’s November’s meeting. It ended with a ceremonial salute to veterans that included a video of Lee Greenwood’s newest recording of “God Bless the USA,” which he recorded with music and voice courtesy of deployed military members. Following was Toby Keith’s beautiful video…