January 2024
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings to All & Happy New Year
​
As the calendar flips to 2024, SICE finds itself indulgently captivated in three exciting events slated for January alone. First of all, please join us as Paolo Tricase works with our local Maserati Dealership for an historical view of its elegant automobiles. Prosecco and light bites will be served. Secondly, the first of our three films at Lakewood Ranch Cinema will feature Luca Zingaretti of Montalbano fame as Judge Paolo Borsellino, battling the Sicilian Mafia. We will have some late breaking news for our registrants concerning luncheon arrangements following the movie. Our annual Opera Event, hosted by Rosanne, will bring January to a fitting close as we examine the costumes displayed on the Sarasota Opera stage.
I would be remiss in not acknowledging those of you who joined us at Café Amici in December, all SEVENTY of you! Grazie for your lavish appreciation for all of Brenda’s hard work in organizing the “Feast of the Seven Fishes.” We want you to know how grateful we are for your support. Your enthusiasm makes it all worthwhile and motivates us to build on the momentum with each succeeding event. Our gratitude extends to Massimo Nigri, proprietor of Café Amici, for agreeing to host “La Vigilia di Natale” and to oversee the meticulous preparation of the meal. We hope to work with him more often in the future.
Please know that there is still ample room available for our film program and our End-of-Year Luncheon at Prestancia Country Club. Remember that there will be election of officers for the next two years at the April luncheon. This requires a quorum of 50% of our membership plus one to validate the election. More information will be forthcoming in future installments.
For now, Buon’ Capo d’Anno e che la buona salute, la felicita e il successo ti accompagnino per tutto il 2024.
Sincerely,
Joe Morra, SICE President