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UNICO members plan the coming year’s events
By Maria Teresa Morrison
REHOBOTH BEACH – As a new calendar year (2022-2023) begins, members of the Rehoboth Area Chapter of UNICO National pause to recount blessings – being able to help others.
The goals of UNICO are such that chapters aim to be of service to those in need, by raising funds to support local and national charities, and by doing community service, while at the same time preserving Italian heritage and culture. Activities and events are created with the purpose of reflecting that heritage: bocce tournaments, Italian movie nights, homemade baked goods and lasagna dinners, etc., most coinciding with import- ant dates and events in Italian history and culture.
Drafting the calendar for this fiscal year, many of the same programs will be featured, adding variety for the various interests of members and considering the popularity of each event:
• September - Bocce tournament
• October – Italian Heritage Month • November - Brian Piccolo Award to
honor local high school scholar athletes
• December – Christmas party and
sing-along at a local rehabilitation center with treats and gifts of personal items for the patients
• January – Italian movie night
• February – Carnevale
• March – La Festa di San Giuseppe
• April – Easter baskets for homeless
children and “Pasta Challenge” at the monthly meeting
• May – Annual Kentucky Derby and lasagna dinner
Attempts will be made to bring back the ever-popular Opera at the Beach after a two year hiatus caused by the COVID crisis.
Most of these are open to the public, with proceeds donated to charity. IAH
Would you like to become a member of UNICO Delaware? Contact Maria Teresa at unicodela- waredistrict1@gmail.com or (302) 226-0620.
Karen Coombe and Vice Varrassi enjoy singing together.
NORRISTOWN Italian-American groups share plans
Kathy Pizzadili is truly in the spirit for the Kentucky Derby.
Seated, from left: Joe Giannetti, Americans of Italian Heritage Council; Jackie Venezia, Venezia Meats; Bernadette Wesler, Valley Forge Lodge 1776 Sons & Daughters of Italy; Al DeGennaro, Americans of Italian Heritage Council; Barbara Zippi-Och, Italian American Herald; Cesare Gambon, Holy Saviour Club. Standing, from left: Frank Caiola, Americans of Italian Heritage Council, Dave Carpani, MSS; Richard Catanese, MSS; Jim Serratore, Holy Saviour Club; Butch Venezia, MSS and Americans of Italian Heritage Council; Louis Barbone, VF Lodge 1776 Sons and Daughters of Italy; Francis Recchuiti, VF Lodge 1776 Sons & Daughters of Italy; Mike Vernacchio, Mount Carmel Club; Russel Bono, Americans of Italian Heritage Council; Paul Piantone, Americans of Italian Heritage Council. Not pictured: Jim Catagnus MSS; Cesare Gambone, Regional Association of Campania. Not pictured: Jim Catagnus MSS, Cesare Gambone, Regional Association of Campania
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Al DeGennaro, chapter president of Americans of Italian Heritage Council Inc., hosted a gathering of local Italian-American organizations on June 15 to they could share their plans for upcoming events.
Representatives
came from Christopher Columbus Monument
in Elmwood Park, the Mount Carmel Club in Plymouth Meeting, the Holy Saviour Parish and Savior Hall in Norristown.
The organizations individually hold their main events in July and August with a Mass, street procession and celebration of food and fun. The purpose of the events is to celebrate the principal places in Italy of their descendants. The gathering was held at J.P. Mascaro & Sons headquarters, where
DeGenarro is deputy general counsel.
The IAH met with Norristown region of
Italian American leaders on working together to celebrate Italian heritage, culture and traditions. As generations are changing so
is their membership. Holding many events through the year, IAH wants to help spread the word for the ‘next generation.’
July 20-21 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Patroness of Casalduni and Benevento, Mount Carmel Club, Ridge Pike.
Aug. 9-11 – Santissimo Salvatore, The Holy Saviour Patron of Montella in Campania, on the grounds of the Holy Saviour Club, Main Street.
Aug. 18 – Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, patroness of Sciacca in Sicily, Savior Hall, Walnut and Airy streets.
Oct. 10 – Columbus Golf and Bocce Tourney, Americans of Italian Heritage Council, Bellewood Golf Club.
Oct. 12 – Christopher Columbus Monument near the Elmwood Zoo in Elmwood Park. Annual ceremony. IAH
Leaders of Italian-American community organizations interested in a representative from the Italian-American Herald attending their gatherings are invited to contact associate publisher Barbara Ann Zippi at ciaobellalivingitalianstyle@gmail.com.