Hello from Redding,
It has been a busy December in Redding, but our catering is over for the year. We have a few weeks to take a break before we start activities mid-January. It’s nice to have a little down time.
At our general meeting in December our charter was draped in Honor of Tina Lamanna who passed away early December. Tina had
Buon Natale Greetings from the Officers and Members of the Anaheim Lodge, to all our Fraternal Lodges, and your families. We hope and pray that you all enjoy the Holidays and stay well.
It is with a sad heart that the Anaheim Lodge has lost a long time member. Dora Vorono passed away peacefully with family by her side, and went home to God and her family in heaven on October 31, 2023. Dora (Capparelli) Vorono was born on August 18, 1928, in a small mining town. McComas, West Virginia. She said life was sometimes difficult by they never knew it because
Roma Lodge 1573 held its 85th annual ravioli dinner. After taking a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, lodge members decided to continue this long held tradition and fundraiser. The picture on the right shows the 25th anniversary of of the dinner back in the 1960’s when attendees got a dinner of ravioli, spaghetti, ½ BBQ chicken, salad, salami, cheese, wine and dancing to a live orchestra until 1 a.m. for only $3.00. It was the social event of the year for the community with over 1,250 people attending. How times have changed.
Long time Roma Lodge member Charlie Pitigliano and
Shasta Lodge continues to be busy. On November 11th, we held our annual Thanksgiving Memorial dinner. This dinner honors our deceased members, and also Veterans. The dinner is prepared and served by the council members. Thanks to Terri Watson and Charlotte Bailey for helping, too. Following a very nice Memorial Service by our President Jim Nobili and Chaplain Charlotte Bailey, we served about 110 people a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. What a great
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!!!
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