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

Abe Lincoln once reminded us that you cannot escape the responsibilities of tomorrow by evading it today.

Our August regular meeting at Luna’s included our Grand Lodge State Vice President Mark Vaona, a long-time friend of Brian Watson. Mark reminded us that the worst part of Italian food is

CONGRATULATIONS MARY!    

Mary Lucido, member of C. Colombo Lodge, was honored for her years service to the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy. Calling Mary to the front of the podium at a recent lodge meeting, President Carol

So You Want to Learn How to Make Cucidati

Join cookie bakers Paulette Lagana (left) and  Zelda LeFrak-Belle(right) for a session in the kitchen learning to make these traditional Sicilian treats. Bring your apron and a small fee covering