T​R​I​A​WC
TRiangle Italian American Women's Club
Past events
This info is posted for ideas. If you're scheduled to host a meeting, look through to see what we have done in the past to help you brainstorm for new ideas. Going to a restaurant is always easy, but hosting an evening in your home is something special. It could be a pot luck, have a special activity or speaker ... what's most important is all of us getting together!
2024-2025 Member Year
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03 Sept 2024 - Annual Membership
Meeting - Daniel's
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08 Oct 2024 - Lugano's Ristorante
Gina Tromb;ey
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05 Nov 2024
Vivo's Restaurant, Raleigh​
02 Dec 2024 - Christmas party
Rawleen & Judy
Rawleen's home
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07 Jan 2025 - Jan Disantostefano
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04 Feb 2025 - Mary Ellen Green
& Barbara Trust
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​​​04 March 2025 - Mary Ellen Genovesi
& Janice Crimi​
01 April 2025 - Vicky Pomarico.
Board Nominations
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06 May 2025 - Scholarship Event
Scholarship Committee
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03 June 2025 - Vivian Dewey
Board elections​
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08* July 2025 - no meeting
Leah Campbell & Angela Bianco
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05 August 2025 - Laura Drake
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2025 - 2026
02 September 2025 - Membership Mtg
Phyllis Holbert
collect dues
new Board is seated
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2023-2024 Member Year
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05 Sept 2023 - Annual Membership
Meeting / Potluck
Judy's home
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03 Oct 2023 -
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07 Nov 2023
Gina's home​
05 Dec 2023 - Christmas party
Rawleen, Judy
Rawleen's home
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09 Jan 2024 - no meeting
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06 Feb 2024
Georgina's Restaurant & Pizzeria
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05 Mar 2024
Bellini's in Holly Springs
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02 Apr 2024
Paolo's on 54
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07 May 2024 -
Scholarship Dinner**
Baby Moon Cafe'
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04 June 2024
ProEpicurean
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09 July 2024
Leo's Italian Social
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06 August 2024
Mama Mia Italian Bistro
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03 Sept. 2024
2024-2025 Membership Mtg
Daniels Restaurant
2022-2023 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 06, 2022 * Membership Meeting
Leah's home - Potluck
Burrata making, Left-Right-Center
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04 Oct 2022 * Amy's home
01 Nov. 2022 * Gina's home
06 Dec. 2022 * Rawleen’s house
Christmas pot luck, Secret Santa
03 Jan. 2023* no meeting
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07 Feb. 2023 * Bocci, Cary
07 Mar. 2023 * Barbara,
Mary Ann - Osteria G
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04 April 2023 * Laura Drake
Leo's Social
02 May 2023 * Scholarship Dinner **
Scholarship Committee
Leo's Social
06 June 2023 * Jennifer, Ria
Vivo Restaurante, Raleigh
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11 July 2023 * Louise, Ria
Chef's Palette
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01 August 2023 * Jodi, Marianne
Daniel's, Apex
2021-2022 Member Year
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13 Sept 2021 - Membership Meeting**
Jennifer Bucolo
Scholarship Committee
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11 Oct 2021 - Carrabbas, Apex
Elaine Best
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08 Nov 2021 -Lugano's
Denise McBurney
13 Dec 2021 - Christmas party
Rawleen Cristea, Judy Penney
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10 Jan 2022 - Red Bowl Asian Bistro
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21 Feb 2022 - Daniel's
Denise McBurney
15 Mar 2022 - Osteria G
Vickie Pomarico
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05 Apr 2022 - Game Night
Leah Campbell
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16 May 2022 - Baby Moon Cafe
Scholarship Dinner**
Amy Howard and team
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07 June 2022 - Chef's Palette
Jodi Regina
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12 July 2022 - Teresa's
Louise & Ria Peranzo
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02 August 2022 - Vieni Ristobar
Jennifer Bucolo
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10 May 2021 - Hickory Tavern
Mary Ellen Genovesi
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14 June 2021 - Bond Park Screened Porch
Gina Trombley
Nomination of new BOD
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12 July 2021 - Mamma Mia's, Apex
Amy Howard
Election of new BOD
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09 Aug 2021
Leah Campbell
Doherty's Irish Pub
2020 - 2021 MEMBER YEAR
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14 Sep. 2020 ** - Phyllis Holbert
Annual Membership Meeting **
dues collected
=> Canceled (covid-19)
12 Oct. 2020 all
09 Nov. 2020 meetings
14 Dec. 2020 canceled
11 Jan. 2021 due to
08 Feb. 2021 Covid-19
08 Mar. 2021 pandemic
13 April 2021 quarantine / restrictions
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We're meeting again!
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2019-2020 MEMBER YEAR
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09 Sep. 2019 - Osteria G
Phyllis Holbert
Annual Membership Meeting **​​
14 Oct. 2019
Hostess: Mary Ann Green, Judy Penney
Columbus Day
Tazza
11 Nov. 2019 - Gina Trombley's home
Dorcus Food Pantry collection
Salvation Army donation
09 Dec. 2019 - Rawleen Cristea, Barbara
Trust - Rawleen's home
Christmas party
13 Jan. 2020 - Denise McBurney
Travinia, Cary
10 Feb. 2020 - Vickie Pomarico, Janice Bova
Paolo's Ristorante, Morrisville
09 Mar. 2020 - Elaine Best
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13 April 2020
Nominations for 2020-2021 BOD
=> Canceled (covid-19)
11 May 2020 ** - Scholarship Committee
=> Canceled (covid-19)
Scholarship was awarded but no
meeting was held.
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08 June 2020
Elections for 2020-2021 BOD
=> Canceled (covid-19)
13 July 2020 - Ellen Comai, Louise Peranzo
=> Canceled (covid-19)
10 Aug. 2020 - Lee Conlon, Roe Gauthier
=> Canceled (covid-19)
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11 Mar. 2019 - Doherty’s Irish Pub, Apex
Mary Ellen Sottile, Pat Repola
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08 April 2019 - Pizza LaStella
Louise Peranzo, Rosemarie Gauthier,
Ellen Comai
Nominations for 2018-2019 BOD
13 May 2019 ** - Ricci's Ristorante
Mary Ellen Genovesi
Scholarship Dinner postponed to
July for 2019 **
10 June 2019 - Mama Mia's Ristorante
Denise Fornabaio
Elections for 2019-2020 BOD
08 July 2019 - Lugano's Ristorante
Elaine Best
Scholarship winner attending
12 Aug. 2019 - Vibe
Leah Campbell
2018-2019 MEMBER YEAR
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10 Sep. 2018 ** Daniel's Restaurant, Apex
Phyllis Holbert
Annual Membership Meeting **
08 Oct. 2018 - Brio Tuscan Grille
Crabtree Valley Mall
Hostess: Rebecca Lakey
Columbus Day
12 Nov. 2018 - Mama Mia's Bistro
Rich Accessories
Diane Lopes
Dorcus Food Pantry collection
Salvation Army donation
10 Dec. 2018 - meeting canceled due to
weather. Christmas party rescheduled
for January 14th!
14 Jan. 2019 - Rawleen's house
Rawleen Cristea, Barbara Trust
Christmas party, gift exchange
11 Feb. 2019 - Wine Tasting
Triangle Wine Co. & Whole Foods
Mary Ann Green, Judy Penney
12 Mar. 2018 - Trali Irish Pub, Morrisville
Amy Howard, Mary Ellen Genovesi
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09 Apr. 2018 - Enrigo's Italian Bistro
Gina Trombley
Nominations for 2018-2019 BOD
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14 May 2018 ** - Lugano's Restaurant
Scholarship Dinner **
Hostess: Rawleen Cristea, Mary Ellen
Genovesi, Amy Ruggiero (lead), Mary Ellen
Sottile
11 June 2018 - Eighty8 Asian Bistro
Louise Peranzo, Rosemarie Gauthier
Elections for 2018-2019 BOD
09 July 2018 - Georgina's Restaurant
Elaine Best
13 Aug. 2018 - Travinia Italian Kitchen
Lee Conlon
2017 - 2018 MEMBER YEAR
11 Sep. 2017 ** Daniel's Restaurant, Apex
Phyllis Holbert
Annual Membership Mtg
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09 Oct. 2017 - Stellino’s Restaurant
Barbara Trust
13 Nov. 2017 - Bocci's Italian Restaurant
Mary Ellen Sottile
Dorcus Food Pantry collection
Salvation Army donation
11 Dec. 2017 - Christmas party, gift exchange
Rawleen Cristea - Rawleen’s house
08 Jan. 2018 - Bellini's Italian Cuisine
Diane Lopes
12 Feb. 2018 - Paisan's Italian Ristorante
Vicky Pomarico, Janice Bova
2016-2017 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 12, 2016 * Membership Meeting
Phyllis Holbert
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10 Oct. 2016 * Goji Bistro, Cary
Amy Howard
14 Nov. 2016 * Judy’s house
Mary Ann Green & Judy Penney
Essential oil presentation and pot luck
12 Dec. 2016 * Rawleen’s house
Rawleen Cristea - Christmas pot luck,
22 Jan. 2017* (Sunday afternoon)
The Fairview Dining Room - Afternoon Tea
in the Washington Duke Inn
13 Feb. 2017 * Chef's Palette, Cary
Barbara Trust, Mary Ellen Sottile, Pat Repol
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13 Mar. 2017 * Johnny's Pizza
Leah Campbell - Bunco, Left-Right-Center
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10 Apr. 2017 * Paisan's Italian Restorante
Joan Carr, Elaine Best
08 May 2017 * Mamma Mia's Italian Bistro
Scholarship Dinner
Mary Ellen Genovesi, Mary Ellen Sottile,
Rawleen Cristea
16 June 2017* (Friday) - NC Museum of Art
Dinner at Iris Restaurant
Louise Peranzo & Rosemarie Gauthier
Guided art tour of the Glory of Venice Italian
Art Exhibition*
10 July 2017 * Babymoon Cafe, Morrisville
Lee Conlon & Patty Heba
14 Aug. 2017 * Travinia Italian Kitchen, Morrisville
Rawleen Cristea
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Mar 14, 2016 - Janet Sher
Trali Irish Pub
Apr 11, 2016 - San Remo Italian Grill, Cary
Rosemarie Gauthier, Louise Peranzo
Nominations for 2016-2017 BOD
May 9, 2016 - Scholarship Dinner at Bocci's Restaurant
Scholarship Committee
Jun 13, 2016
Barbara Trust
Sassool Restaurant
Jul 11, 2016 - The Verandah Restaurant
at the Matton Inn
Gina Trombley
Aug 15, 2016 - Le Madeleine
Judy Sheridan
2015-2016 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep. 14, 2015 - Membership Meeting
Goji Restaurant, Cary
Phyllis Holbert
Oct 12, 2015 - LaFarm Bakery, Cary
Gina Trombley
Nov 9, 2015 - Lucky 32, Cary
Mary Ellen Sottile, Pat Repola
Dec 14, 2015 - Holiday party
Mary Ellen Genovesi, Diane Lopes,
Leah Campbell
Jan 11, 2016 - Chef's Palette Restaurant, Cary
Mary Ellen Sottile
Feb 8, 2016 - Bowling Night
Mary Ann Green
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2014 - 2015 MEMBER YEAR
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08-Sep-2014 - Membership meeting
Bocci's Trattoria
13-Oct-2014 - Peak City Grill, Apex
Mary Ellen Sottile, Pat Repola
10-Nov-2014 - Thanksgiving Pot Luck
Home of Judy Penney
08-Dec-2014 - Christmas party and
Yankee Swap - home of Leah Campbell
14-Dec-2014 - Historic Oakwood Candlelight
Tour, Raleigh
12-Jan-2015 - Color Me Mine (cancelled)
Judy Penney, Mary Ann Green
09-Feb-2015 - Blind wine tasting and games
Mary Ellen Genovesi, Amy Howard
Mary Ellen's home
09-Mar-2015 - Baby Moon Morrisville
Louise Peranza, Rosemarie Gauthier
16-Apr-2015 - Bama Breeze, Wake Forest Rd.
Patty Heba, Judy Sheridan
Also - Nominations for the BOD for 2015-16
11-May-2015 - Scholarship Dinner
Lugano's
18-Jun-2015 - Color Me Mine (ceramic
painting) - Judy Penney and Mary Ann Green
13-Jul-2015 - Picnic
Rawleen Cristea's home
10-Aug-2015 - Team Play
Barbara Trust's home
Feb 10, 2014
The Chocolate Boutique
Mar 10, 2014
Mama Mia's Bistro, Apex
Apr 14, 2014
Silent Auction to benefit our
Scholarship Fund, Bocci's Trattoria
May 12, 2014
Scholarship Dinner, Lugano's Ristorante
Jun 9, 2014
The Oak, Raleigh
BOD Elections for 2013-2014
Jul 14, 2014
Despina's Cafe, Raleigh
Aug 11, 2014
Game Night, home of Leah Campbell
2013 - 2014 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2013
Annual membership dinner
Bocci Trattoria, Cary
Oct 14, 2013
San Gennaro Feast
Casa San Carlos, Raleigh
Nov 11, 2013
Cucina di Milano, Morrisville
Dec 9, 2013
Holiday Pot Luck Christmas Party
At the home of Judy Penney
Jan 13, 2014
Membership Appeciation Dinner
At the home of Dena Kline
Jan 5, 2014
The Sons of Italy, La Befana
​2012 - 2013 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2012
Annual membership meeting
Oct 2012
Unwined Wine Bar, Cary
Nov 2012
Macaroni Grill dinner
Dec 2012
Christmas Pot Luck, Yankee swap
Highland House Commons Court
Jan 2012
Psychic Readings - Private home
Feb 2013
Travinia Italian Kitchen
Mar 2013
Carrabbas Italian Grill
Apr 2013
Magic Mike's Lemoncello Night
Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Apex
May 2013
Scholarship dinner - Biaggi's
Samantha Bagherpour
Jun 2013
Oil & Balsamic vinegar tasting
Jul 2013
Daniel's Restaurant, Apex
Aug 2013
Hot Point Deli, Cary
​​2011 - 2012 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2011
Annual membership meeting
Oct 2011
Columbus Day event with
Triangle Sons of Italy (Italian author)
Nov 2011
Nello's Sauce tasting event
Dec 2011
Christmas party and gift swap
Jan 2012
Niko's Restaurant
Feb 2012
Mellow Mushroom
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Mar 2012
Daniel's Restaurant
Apr 2012
Pot Luck / Baby shower for Amy Kell
May 2012
Scholarship dinner (Nicole Knowlson)
Jun 2012
Enrigo's Italiian Restaurant
Jul 2012
Travinia Italian Restaurant
Aug 2012
Henry' s Gelato
​2010 - 2011 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2010
Bocci Trattoria - Annual meeting
Oct 2010
NC Museum of Art
Nov 2010
Thanksgiving Potluck at member home
Dec 2010
Christmas party
Jan 2011
Macaroni Grill Restaurant
Feb 2011
Craft project - paint your own ceramic
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Mar 2011
Total Wne wine tasting
​Apr 2011
Mimi's Cafe
May 2011
Scholarship dinner - Biaggi's
Layla LaCorte
Jun 2011
Olive Garden
Jul 2011
Mama Mia's Restaurant
Aug 2011
Bunco Game night
​2009 - 2010 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2009 - Annual membership meeting
Oct 2009 - Wine Tasting (Wine Styles)
Nov 2009 - Thanksgiving dinner
Dec 2009 - A Christmas Carol 3D movie
at IMAX
Jan 2010 - Anna's Pizzeria
Feb 2010 - Making dinner at
Super Suppers
Mar 2010 - Connolly's Irish Pub
Apr 2010 - Georgina's Pizzeria & Restaurant
May 2010 - Scholarship dinner
Jun 2010 - Make-over / color analysis party
Judy Penney's home
Jul 2010 - Gelato tasting at Henry's Gelato
Aug 2010 - Game night at private home
​2009 - 2010 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2009 - Annual membership meeting
Oct 2009 - Wine Tasting (Wine Styles)
Nov 2009 - Thanksgiving dinner
Dec 2009 - A Christmas Carol 3D movie
at IMAX
Jan 2010 - Anna's Pizzeria
Feb 2010 - Making dinner at
Super Suppers
Mar 2010 - Connolly's Irish Pub
Apr 2010 - Georgina's Pizzeria & Restaurant
May 2010 - Scholarship dinner
Jun 2010 - Make-over / color analysis party
Judy Penney's home
Jul 2010 - Gelato tasting at Henry's Gelato
Aug 2010 - Game night at private home
​2008 - 2009 MEMBER YEAR
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Sep 2008 Annual membership meeting
Oct 2008 Wine Tasting (Wine Styles)
Nov 2008 Thanksgiving dinner at
member's home
Dec 2008 Christmas party and
gift exchange
Jan 2009 Bella Napoli
Feb 2009 Super Suppers
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Mar 2009 Georgina's Restaurant
Apr 2009 Easter Pot Luck at member's home
May 2009 Scholarship dinner - Stephanie
Hughes (Green Hope H.S.)
Jun 2009 Member Appreciation Dinner -
Rudino's
Jul 2009 Gelato tasting at Henry's Gelato
Aug 2009 Game night at private home
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​Apr 2008 Pizzelle making at
American Legion
May 2008 Scholarship dinner
Jun 2008 Bunco Night at member's home
Jul 2008 Henry's Gelato
Aug 2008 (missing info)
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​2007 - 2008 MEMBER YEAR
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Oct 2007 Italian culture feast
member's home
Nov 2007 Bella Napoli
Dec 2007 Christmas party and
gift exchange
Jan 2008 (missing info)
Feb 2008 (missing info)
Mar 2008 Italian Easter at member's home