May 2015 Issue
A message from the President
Dear Brother and Sisters:
Spring is one of my
favorite times of the year.
Everything is turning green,
birds are singing and
warmer weather is upon
us. The lodge is also
budding with returning
members, new committee
chairmen, officers and
volunteers. It is so wonderful
to see old friends and new
acquaintances at our Friday Night Dinners and at last
month’s membership meeting. We are so very fortunate
to have a wealth of people who give of their time and
talents. As we are planning for the coming year, please
feel free to share your thoughts and ideas. This is your
lodge and I would like to explore new projects and events
that have interest to all our members.
The Ways & Means Co-Chairman, Joyce
Armenta and Mike Castino, are working with members
who are assisting with promoting activities for the Little
Italy Lodge. These include: Bobby Burger Entertainment
(June 28),wine tasting – Tony & Robyn Greever;
Pampered Chef/Vera Bradley Bingo – Nancy Wolfe &
Sue Walmsley; Ladies Tea – Silvana & Maria Ferrante;
selling Italian Christmas Ornaments – Barb Goodman &
Sue Walmsley; dancing lessons – Sadie Witz; Italian
StoryTelling – Monica LaPenta; an Italian Sauce Cookoff, and other family-based events. The Little Italy
Lodge will continue our famous Crab Feast (Sept 27),
Sock Hop (Oct 25), Children’s Christmas Party (Dec 5),
Adult Christmas Party (Dec 6), and New Year’s Eve
Celebration (Dec 31).
Activities of the Grand Lodge of Maryland
include hosting a booth at the Towson Town Fair (May
2nd & 3rd), Bi-Annual Convention (June 13th), Sons of
Italy Night at Ripken Stadium (July 26), and the Annual
Memorial Mass @ St. Leo’s (Sept 13th).
Please come out and support our meetings, events and
Friday Night Dinners. Also, don’t forget the great
festivals: St Anthony (June 6th & 7th) and St. Gabriel
(August 15th & 16th). The lodge is going to be busting
with great fun and wonderful fellowship. Come and be a
part of the excitement!!
In May, we honor the Blessed Mother along
with our very special mothers. The Little Italy
Lodge will be recognizing our mothers, thanking
them for their love and support for always being
there when we needed them and in our hearts when
they are not. Please join me in honoring all
mothers at our next membership meeting, May
12th @ 7PM.
Fraternally,
Ali Tinelli Sliwka, President
General Membership Meeting
Come and join us for the General
Membership Meeting on May 12th. Have
a FREE DINNER, drinks with your
friends, and join in the camaraderie.
There is a guaranteed $50 attendance
prize and 50/50 raffle at every meeting.
The Council Meeting is May 5th.
Attention all Members!!!
For all changes of addresses or email addresses
please contact Membership Chair Nancy Wolf at
[email protected], 410-256-4211.
Also, just a reminder, the lodge’s mailing address
is:
The Little Italy Lodge (#2286)
905 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Please come and try your luck at Bingo on May
17th. Doors open at 12 noon, the full game
package is $10. Please join us for a day of fun.
Food will also be available for purchase. Cake
donations are appreciated.
Bobby Berger and his band are
coming to the lodge!
Sunday June 28th, 2015 from 1-5pm. A wonderful
afternoon of good food, beverages, great
entertainment, dancing, side-splitting jokes and
toe-tapping music! Don’t miss this one!! Menu:
Roasted Chicken, Rosemary Potatoes, Italian
Green Beans, Pasta w/ Meatballs,
Caesar Salad, Dessert, Beer, Wine & Soda. Cost
$30pp. Call Bob for tickets 410-803-9190.
Rent the Lodge for all your special
occasions…
Birthdays, bereavements, anniversaries,
family reunions or any special event.
We also offer catering.
Please contact Gina and Jeff @
410-242-2485
Cosa C’è Per Cena Venerdì Sera?
What’s for Dinner Friday Night?
May
1
Baked Ziti w/ Meatballs
8
Pasta Puttanesca
15
Ravioli w/ Sausage
22
Chicken Parmesan w/Pasta
29
Pasta Buffet: 2 types of Pasta w/ your
choice of Sauces:
Bolognaise, Vodka, Alfredo or Marinara
Please join us in prayer for a fast recovery
for: Dorothy Matassa, Herbert and Bea King,
John Bassolino, Ed Rosenberger, Joseph
Corasaniti, the parents of Fr. Sal Furnari, Sr.
Mary Catherine Duerr, Frank Terzigni,
Elizabeth Weaver, Bill Alborn, and Tony
Greaver
June
5
Lasagna
12
Baked Half of Chicken w/Mash Potatoes
& Green Beans
19
Shells (Med. Size) in a Bolognaise Sauce
26
Pasta w/ Carb Sauce
Along with our delicious specials we
offer the following Italian favorites
every Friday night:
Pasta with two meatballs $11
Pasta Marinara $8
Meatball Sub $6
Caesar Salad with Chicken $9
Small Pasta $3
Whole Pizza: Cheese $8 - Pepperoni $9
Pizza by the Slice: Cheese $1.25 - Pepperoni $1.50
Salad – Large $4 / Small $2
Extra Meatball $1.50
Cannoli $3
Cake/Pie (regular/no sugar added) $2
Coffee- Free
We send our deepest condolences to:
Pete Monaldi and family upon the death of his
wife JoAnne on March 25th , Vincent Butta and
family upon the death of his mother, Victoria
Butta, who died on April 1st and to the families
of Rita Campitelli, Jim Welsh & Pio Marocco on
their death’s.
La Famiglia Scholarship Recipient
Recognized
Bianca Posterli, granddaughter of Lodge member
Nando Posterli, was featured in the "30 Under 30:
Media" January 19, 2015 issue of Forbes magazine.
Bianca was one of 30 persons under the age of 30
who were recognized as being leaders in the field
of Media. She built Tyra Banks' digital presence as
the Social Media Director. She has a long history of
creating social media for big brands. Bianca is the
"Director Content and Community, Mode Media"
in New York City. Bianca was a recipient of a La
Famiglia Scholarship in 2003.
Happy Mother’s Day
Auguri a tutte le mame del
mondo
“… Tu sei di tua madre lo specchio,
ed ella in te rivive
il dolce aprile del fior
dei suoi anni…”
-William Shakespeare
Recognizing a Humble Man
The Taste of Italy scholarship dinner was held
Sunday April 26, 2015. The food, wine and music
was delicious and entertaining. The lodge wants to
recognize Jerry Elliott for his selfless dedication and
passion for the success of the scholarship
program. He and his wife, Angela, have worked
tirelessly for over 14 years to support young men and
women of Italian decent pursuing their educational
endeavors. To show our appreciation, the lodge has
established the "Angela and Jerome Elliott Sr.
Scholarship Fund," which will be awarded this
coming year and every year thereafter. The
scholarship committee has awarded over $155,000
to 39 recipients.
Grazie Infinite Jerry!
Maggiolata
Maggio risveglia i nidi,
maggio risveglia i cuori;
porta le ortiche e i fiori,
i serpi e l’usignol.
Schiamazzano i fanciulli
in terra, in ciel gli augelli,
le donne han nei capelli
rose, negli occhi il sol.
Tra colli, prati e monti,
di fior tutto è una trama;
canta, germoglia ed ama
l’acqua, la terra, il ciel.
-G. Carducci
Pictures from the Scholarship Dinner
Little Italy Lodge
905 East Pratt St
Baltimore, Md 21202