Celebrations/Events/Activities

 La Befana, January 6 

 Carnevale  

 St. Joseph’s Table  

 Pasquetta  

 Picnic Lodge 

 Anniversary Celebration 

 Italian Republic Day (June2) 

 Members Appreciation celebration 

 Fourth of July 

 Ferragosto, August 15 

 Columbus/Italian Heritage Month (October)

 Thanksgiving 

 Family Christmas Party   

Alzheimer’s Association 

Arizona Veterans  

St. Vincent DePaul 

Italian Festival (participate)

Musical Instrument Museum (participate) 

Sister Cities Catania  (participate) 

Christmas Angels 

Toys-for-Tots /HeartfortheCity

St. Mary’s Food Bank  

Backpack Program

Bocce Tournament

Fun Trips/Casino Trips

Casino Night Italian Card Games – Briscola, Scopa, Tombola (Italian Bingo)

Italian Conversation Lessons

Cooking Demonstrations

Kids Activities (pizza making)

Olive Picking/Curing

Several DaVinci members participated at the Hearn Academy annual cultural event. Our display table contained a map of Italy, the Italian flag, pottery pieces, books, apron and kitchen towels unique to Sicily, a tri-fold poster board filled with postcards highlighting various Italian cities, pictures of typical foods, and included on the board were every day phrases. The children enjoyed the diversion of the day and the teachers were very welcoming and accommodating. It was great opportunity to share our love of Italy with the children.