On Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, our Grand Council was held, for the first time, in the beautiful new home of our Grand Lodge in Orangevale, CA.  The building is in a favorable location, with two tenants on the upstairs floor, and a very spacious ground floor suite of rooms that has many possibilities. A new kitchenette is in the process of being installed, and one room has been designated the History Room and already has memorabilia displayed.   State President Arlene Nunziati held her Executive Session

Jose Luis Borges almost said: Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers, plant your own garden.

Flu, RSV, Sars, Covid: so many shots to choose from! It really is the season. One of our members recently contracted shingles, which can be prevented with a shot.

Our Central Valley Lodge held a

On Saturday, March 2, the Cornelia-Vita Nuova Lodge of San Francisco held its annual Polenta and Sausage Dinner at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club in North Beach.  Past Lodge and State President Maria Fassio Pignati welcomed close to 240 guests, and introduced Lodge President Jennifer De Palma Chandler who spoke and introduced our dignitaries. Italian Vice-Consul Vitalba Gammicchia spoke on behalf of Consul General Sergio Strozzi

The celebration of Eureka Lodge’s 100th anniversary will continue throughout this year with historical displays, lectures and interviews at various museums and on public access television recalling the Italian-American experience in Humboldt County.

     Lodge member Ron Dawson

Roma Lodge held its March meeting with our traditional potluck which was enjoyed by over 65 members and guests. Joann Beecher served as the refreshment chair for the potluck and members brought a wide variety of delicious food for everyone to enjoy. Roma Lodge junior members show off their craft