Polenta is in the air…On Saturday, November 2, the Cornelia-Vita Nuova Lodge of San Francisco held its fundraising Polenta and Sausage Dinner at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club in North Beach.  Past Lodge and State President Maria Fassio Pignati welcomed the large group of 240 guests, and introduced Lodge President Jennifer De Palma Chandler who addressed the crowd.   Representing Italian Consul General

Polenta-A-Plenty

Polenta is a hearty porridge made from stone-round cornmeal, originated in Northern Italy and has roots that go back thousands of years.  In the 16th century, corn, also known as granoturco (Turkish grain), was introduced to Europe from the Americas and became the main

Columbia Lodge #1940 celebrated its 80th anniversary at the beautiful Peninsula Italian American Social Club in San Mateo and also honored long time member and State President Arlene Marcucci Nunziati.

One hundred twenty attendees were present and after the program danced to the great music of the Lou Franco Band.  In addition, a beautiful raffle was held with over 50 prizes.  Most people

President Michael Leone presents a 35-year-membership certificate & pin to Raymond Alvarez at the October meeting.  The meeting featured a potluck with Italian dishes prepared by our members. The room was decorated with several items depicting Italian life  with a slide show running

“Make Columbus Great Again”

For many years Roma Lodge members have celebrated Columbus Day with a picnic and bocce tournament at Mooney’s Grove Park.  Unfortunately, the community had little knowledge of the event and many associate Columbus Day with the closing of local banks or a school holiday.  This year members decided to hold their annual ravioli dinner drive thru