On Tuesday, October 4, 2022 the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2022 as Italian American Heritage Month in Stanislaus County. Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - Modesto Lodge President, Louise Nishikawa accepted the proclamation from County Supervisor,

Words to live by: John Lennon once said “.count your age by your friends, not years; count your life by smiles, not tears.”

The feds are considering stopping the free COVID shots, which they pay almost $600 per shot, so get your shots now while they are still free; while you are out there, get your flu shot too.

Last month (December) we lost

Our November dinner was dedicated to Renzo Razzaroli, who recently passed away. He was not only our Lodge’s Vice President for many years but also one of our outstanding cooks. Renzo loved the Sons & Daughters of Italy, his native Luca, Italy and being Italian.

We had over 75 people in attendance for a delicious roast beef dinner with all of the trimmings. As always, our lodge exudes

Our Lodge just finished a wonderful year! A year that saw us rebound from the misery and confinements of the Covid pandemic, along with the restrictions of Palm Springs City Hall, but here we are again, standing tall and enjoying the dining and the talents of our entertainers.

And as always the sum total of our experience, and it is an amazing great time, is due to our volunteers and President Joe LaPorta. The volunteers keep the drinks flowing at the bar, make and deliver the dinner and lastly the entertainers come forth to amaze us with their versatility and talent! As Frank DiSalvo always says

Jackie Giacomazzi and Louise Tesoriere pose with Santa at the Hanford Lodge Christmas Party. Jackie and Louise chaired the pizza party with all the trimmings.

The children had a great time receiving a gift from Santa and telling him their Christmas wishes. All are invited to