Settembre 2015

VA Pensiero . . .
Giuseppe Verdi Lodge No. 2457 ~ Order Sons of Italy in America
1806B Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808 ~ www.Giuseppeverdilodge2457.org
Year / Anno 22 ~ Issue 92
September / Settembre 2015
TAJ MAHAL BUS TRIP
October 3rd
*1:30 p.m.
MASSIMO RANIERI SHOW
Tickets: $100/$125/$150
* Bus (Cost $20) leaves the G.V. Lodge at 1:30 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets are limited so contact Pinuccia today at 302-998-6191!
Saturday, October 17th
6 p.m. at the
Crab Fest
La Festa Dei Granchio
Giuseppe Verdi Lodge
$40
Contact Pinuccia to
reserve 302-998-6191
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th
6 p.m. at the
Giuseppe Verdi Lodge
MENU: Appetizer Plate, Crabs, Pasta with Crab Sauce,
and Dessert. Wine & Beer Included.
RECIPE
NIGHT
Italian Cinema
&
CATEGORIES JUDGED:
Appetizers, Pasta Dishes, Entrees, & Desserts.
Contact Pinuccia to attend 302-998-6191
FREE EVENT – CASH BAR
2015 / 2016
GIUSEPPE VERDI LODGE EVENTS
Contact Pinuccia to reserve 302-998-6191
Saturday, October 3rd; Bus trip to Taj Mahal to see Italian singer "Massimo
Ranieri". Bus will leave the club at 1:30 p.m., show begins at 8 .m. Tickets
for the bus are $20.00. Show tickets are: $100/$125/$150. If you plan to
join us, please notify Pinnucia as the $100 tickets are limited.
Saturday, October 10th ~10AM – 11AM; at the Lodge ~ Italian Classes for Adults
and Children. You must call Pinnucia if interested.
Saturday, October 17th ~ 6PM; at the Lodge ~ Crab Fest ~ $40 ~ Menu: Appetizer
plate, crabs, pasta with crab sauce & dessert. Wine & Beer Included.
Friday, October 30th ~ 6PM; at the Lodge ~ Recipe Night & Italian Cinema.
Categories being judged: Appetizers, pasta dishes, entrees, & desserts. This
is a free event, with a cash bar.
Saturday, October 31st ~ 10AM; at the Lodge ~ Halloween Costume Party/Brunch
for Kids & Adults. More details to follow.
Friday, November 6th; at St. Anthony’s Church & the Lodge ~ Mass of
Remembrance. More details to follow.
Saturday, November 14th; Casino Night. More details to follow.
Sunday, December 6th ~ 4PM; at the Mendenhall Inn ~ Christmas Dinner Dance
with Italian and Popular Music. More details to follow.
Saturday, December 19th; Pollyanna Party for the Ladies. More details to follow.
Sunday, December 13th ~ 10AM; at the Lodge ~ Breakfast with Santa for the Kids
& Adults. More details to follow.
Saturday, January 16th ~ 6PM; Polenta Night with Italian Sing Along. More
details to follow.
Wednesday, January 27th ~ 6:30PM; at the Lodge ~ Tombola (Bingo) Night. More
details to follow.
Saturday, February 6th ~ 6PM; Ballo di Carnevale with Costume Judging, with
Italian and Popular Music. More details to follow.
Saturday, March 12th ~ 6PM; Wine Competition and Scholarship Benefit. More
details to follow.
Saturday, March 26th ~ 10AM; at the Lodge ~ Easter Bunny Breakfast for the
Kids & Adults. More details to follow.
Saturday, April 16th ~ 6PM; Rabbit Night. More details to follow.
IN THIS EDITION / IN QUESTA EDIZIONE
PAGINA 1: EVENT FLYERS
PAGINA 3: ITALIAN HAPPENINGS IN OUR AREA
PAGINA 4: ITALIAN RADIO / WE THE ITALIANS
NEWS TALK RADIO / SUNSHINE COMMITTE
PAGINA 5: VERDI OFFICERS / ITALIAN FOR
BEGINNERS / HELPING HANDS DINNER
PAGINA 6: ON TURNING 80 Article by Leo Vadala
PAGINE 7 & 8: BUSINESS ADS
For more info go to: http://www.SonsOfItalyWildwood.org
LA COLLINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
37 Ashland Avenue, Bala Cynwood, PA. 610-668-1780
Fridays you can find Giorgio wowing the crowd with his
incredible violin and piano playing. Saturdays feature
local legend Pasquale singing Italian and American
favorites featuring the singing of the lovely Elizabeth
(from Café Riviera in the Concord Mall.) For more info
go to: http://www.lacollina.us
The Philadelphia Union Soccer Team is hosting an OSIA
Appreciation day on September 12th at 7 p.m. at PPL Park
the site of the 2015 Gold Cup Finals. PHILADELPHIA
UNION VS COLUMBUS CREW. For more Info go to:
http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/schedule
For more info go to: http://stnicksitalianfestival.com/
19th Annual Vendemmia Festival
Sunday, October 4th ~ 2-6P.M. at Girard Park, Phil., PA
There was a time in South Philly when life was simple;
people enjoyed each other’s company. Families would brag
about who made the best wines, share it, and bring out their
best dishes, “Madonna!” That’s the Idea behind the
Vendemmia Foundation. For 19 years we’ve tried to
capture our Italian heritage and spirit and keep tradition
alive. For more information go to:
http://vendemmiafoundation.org/web/
FERRAGOSTO 2015
Join the Prince of Piedmont Lodge at the
Italian Festival in the Bronx, N.Y.C.
September 13 – Buses leave the Piedmont lodge,
603 N. Lincoln St., at 8am & return at 6pm. $30pp
payable to a Piedmont Bartender. (*NO REFUNDS)
th
PRINCE OF PIEDMONT PIG ROAST
Saturday, September 19th ~ 1 pm – 7 pm
603 N. Lincoln St. in the Lodge Parking Lot. $35 in Advance / $40
at the Door (food served 2:30 – 4:30) MENU: Roasted Pig, Broccoli
Rabe, Long Hots, Chicken, String Bean Salad, Pasta Salad, Desserts,
Draft Beer, Soda, Water & More. Cash Bar Available. Featuring the
Dance Band “Remedy” For Tickets contact: Jim (302) 379-3911 or
Pat Michini (302) 598-1916. Must be 21 to Enter.
12th Annual Vendemmia da Vinci
Bellevue State Park ~ Oct. 11th - 2pm to 6pm.
ADMISSION INCLUDES:
 Sampling great Italian wines
 Sampling great Italian food
 Italian Beer Garden
 Great live entertainment
 Vendemmia 2015 Wine Glass
 Handcrafted Wine & Homemade Gravy Contest
 Silent Auction
 Italian vendor displays
TICKET PRICES: Advanced: $50.00/At Gate: $60.00
For more information go to:
http://www.societadavinci.org/vendemmia/
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“Mattinata Musicale”
“Lovers of all things Italian,” join host Melissa Cannavo-Marino
for “Mattinata Musicale” on 610 Sports
(formerly WIP 610 AM). Sunday mornings at 9.
(Under the Auspices of Associazione Regionale Abruzzese DELCO)
“The program is enjoyable, fresh, fast moving, and entertaining and appeals to a large
demographic. It’s just plain good radio! We’re being very selective in which programs
we will take and Melissa is perfect for the lineup!” -Barry Reisman Program Host
WTEL and its sister station WJBR, WTMR, & WWDB,
The Beasley Broadcast Group in the Delaware Valley
“Radio Italian Style”
Sunday mornings tune to WILM 1450-AM for the Delaware Valley’s most popular
Italian-American Radio Programs. Each Sunday Morning starting at 8. Join the team of
Radio Italian Style bringing music, news commentary, interviews, and culture.
Program Schedule
8:00-8:45 Mattinata Musicale with Melissa Cannavo-Marino
8:45-9:00 Italian-American Herald on the Air
Info: 302-525-9928 Programming production Melissa Cannavo-Marino
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mattinatamusicale
Check out our podcasts at: wilm.com
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THE SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Verdi Lodge Sunshine Committee allows the club
to extend condolences, and send flowers or gift to
members who are hospitalized, grieving, have a serious
hardship, or are otherwise in need of support. The club
is effective in this mission only if we know about those
in need. So please contact Josephine Scalora at 302998-6191 as soon as you know of a club member or a
member of their family who is in need. This would also
include a person who has supported or contributed to the
club over time. It is better if we hear about a need
several times rather than to assume that we have heard.
Together we can help our members in their time of need.
Your cooperation & participation is appreciated.
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GIUSEPPE VERDI OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, & STAFF
President: Giovanni Maiorano ~ 302-798-9966
Vice President: Anthony Ciotola ~ 302-235-2131
Vice President Social Activities: Pinnucia Scalora ~ 302-998-6191 Secretary: Phyllis Rabolt ~ 516-429-0221
Treasurer: Maria Sacco ~ 302-239-9495
Orator: Vincent Colasante ~ 302-239-2152
Financial Officer: Roberto DiMichele ~ 302-598-2492
Trustees: Paula Maiorano, Michele Malvestuto, Lorenzo Pelosi, Antonio Pesce, Ruggero Scavina
Newsletter Creator: Donna Pesce ~ 302-220-0594
Newsletter Staff: Lina Brown, Flora Calabrese, Michele Malvestuto, Kathy Pelosi, Leo Vadala.
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ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS
http://italian.about.com/od/grammar/tp/learn-italian-language.htm
Seasons ~ le stagioni
la primavera—Spring
l’estate—Summer
l’autunno—Autumn
l’inverno—Winter
Months ~ i mesi
gennaio—January
febbraio—February
marzo—March
aprile—April
maggio—May
giugno—June
luglio—July
agosto—August
settembre—September
ottobre—October
novembre—November
dicembre—December
Days of the Week ~ i
Che mese è? ~ In che mese siamo? What month is it? What month
giorni della settimana
are we in? ~ È settembre. ~ Siamo in settembre. It’s September.
Beginning with Monday.
lunedì—Monday
lunedì—Monday ~ martedì—Tuesday ~ mercoledì—Wednesday ~ giovedì—Thursday
venerdì—Friday ~ sabato—Saturday ~ domenica—Sunday
martedì—Tuesday
Che
giorno è... (What day is...) oggi (today) domani (tomorrow) Che giorno è oggi? (What day is it
mercoledì—Wednesday
today?)
Oggi è giovedì. (Today is Thursday.)
giovedì—Thursday
venerdì—Friday
Domani
è venerdì. (Tomorrow is Friday.)
sabato—Saturday
On September 21st the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge
domenica—Sunday
would
like to show it’s appreciation for all those members
who have volunteered their time during the past year,
Che giorno è... (What day
September 21st
and
those
are
willing
to
volunteer
their
time
in
the
is...)
coming
year. This will be a catered dinner and it is a
oggi
(today)
catered
dinner
and it is a free event, there will be no charge to anyone attending.
fre
domani
(tomorrow)
HELPING HANDS DINNER
6 p.m. at the Lodge
Che giorno è oggi? (What day
If you have volunteered in the past, or are willing to commit to volunteering your time for a future event, you are
is it today?)
invited to attend. If you are not physically able to volunteer, you can ask another club member to ‘sign up’ and volunteer
Oggi è giovedì. (Today is
on your behalf.
Thursday.)
Domani
è venerdì.
(Tomorrow
At the dinner,
we will
have a list of upcoming events as well as various ‘jobs’ for each event. We will ask all members
is
Friday.)
who attend to sign up for one of the upcoming events (or if you have volunteered in the past, you are invited to join us
as well)
The ‘jobs’ will include: event set up, shopping, food prep, food serving, clean up, bartending and committee assignments.
In addition, we are asking members to assist by serving on standing committees, working on club improvements and
maintenance, supporting club communications, etc.
There are many ways you can volunteer your time to help the membership that may not be listed here, but we can discuss
it with you individually.
Please contact Josephine Scalora at 998-6191 to let her know if you can attend. If you have any questions as to how you
can help the membership, she will discuss that with you, or, you can speak to Vice President Tony Ciotola (phone number)
who will answer any questions you may have.
Please join us in making our club a vital organization in which all members have a role to play. By working together we
will share responsibilities and promote the brotherhood.
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ON TURNING 80
By Leo Vadala
A few short months ago I wrote a piece about this dumb guy who had been the "victim" of a
surprise party on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The article was called "ON TURNING 70".
That dumb guy - you guessed it! - Actually was yours truly. And I say "dumb" with good reasons,
first and foremost because, by the age of 70, everyone - even someone with an IQ of 2 plus 2
equals 5 - should have learned not to trust women. But I did.
You remember that Jim Carrey movie, "Dumb and Dumber"? That was the story of my life.
And you can even add dumbest because - as they schemed to fool me - the women involved
had been a bit careless, and had actually made at least a couple of obvious mistakes that would have alerted even the
most bird-brained yo-yo that something was afoot. And I didn't pick up on them.
Long story short, when I walked in the club and everyone yelled: "SURPRISE!” I was not just surprised, I was surprised
and shocked, shocked and mad at myself for having been so damned dumb. But it turned out to be a very nice party,
lots of friends and relatives attended, I enjoyed myself, had a glorious time and all was forgiven.
Memo to ALL men - do NOT trust women. If they promise and swear that they are not planning to spring a surprise
party on you, do not believe them. They are planning. You have been warned. I wrote that story "a few short months
ago" - 120 short months ago, to be exact. Ten years, a full decade. I know, it's an old a worn-out cliché, but it is so true
- time indeed does flies. And I specifically wrote "a few short months ago" because that is exactly what it has felt like
to me - a brief, a very brief period of time. Ten years just flew by, literally.
And yet, a lot has happened, quite a lot, in this brief, very brief period of time. One eighth of my entire life, to be exact.
A song comes to mind, a song that describes quite well what has happened in my life. It goes something like this:
I've loved, I've laughed and cried, I've had my fill, my share of losing, and now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing.
And I have in fact shed tears for the loss of some very close relatives and some very good friends who weren't fortunate
enough to continue enjoying life. And, to some extent, those tears have been balanced by the smiles I smiled as I
acquired new relatives and new very good friends. Mainly, though, I have kept busy enjoying my retirement by doing
exactly what I had planned to do when I first retired - absolutely nothing! And, magically, I have managed to accomplish
that while keeping boredom at a minimum.
I have also traveled quite a bit, mostly to my native country - Italy - and I got to see some of its gorgeous scenery, mostly
in non-touristy places. If I live to be 800 and if I spent all those years traveling all over Italy, I still wouldn't get to see
all of its beautiful places.
And speaking of songs, I have also enjoyed life doing a lot of what I love doing most, singing. Every social occasion
has been a good excuse for me to break out into songs, and I did just that together with my many friends, singing mainly
the old songs, the old Italian songs everyone loves.
I am immensely grateful as I see my two daughters doing quite well as wives, mothers as well as professionally. And I
feel quite fortunate to see my grandson grow into a serious and truly remarkable young man, and my two granddaughters
doing very well in school as they rapidly approach their teen years.
Mostly, though, I feel incredibly lucky to have enjoyed life in relative good health together with the person I love most
- my dear wife Maria.
Has life been perfect? Of course not, but I have learned to accept not only what life has
provided for me and my family, but to be grateful for all it has provided. I am totally
contented with what I have and, with the possible exception of youth, there is absolutely
nothing else that I wish I had.
What can I say? With any kind of luck, in a "few short months" I will be writing an
article called "ON TURNING 90".
And yes! In typical Italian fashion, I did touch the family jewels as I wrote that line.
Happy Birthday to me and to all the September guys and gals!
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