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March 6^th Goodyear Ballpark Night Game

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Batter up!! Mark your calendar on March 6^th for Spring training night game between our own Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians starting at 6:05 pm on the Party Patio reserved for our club, maximum of 36. Come early to set up with your favorite beverage and snacks easily ordered and delivered to your table. Free Cracker Jacks for all from our own Cracker Jack Coach. Entering at Center Field Entrance Gate puts you right by the Party Patio. Cost of $30 per, free parking, includes 36 prizes: a $8.00 gift card for a hot dog, fries and coke at Ed’s Dogs, or used anywhere else in PC, plus a lottery ticket. 18 awarded at both 3^rd and 6^th inning for playing “Fun Watching Baseball” where each person has three ‘play cards’ to play per inning, switched out at end of each inning. Members can register online at https://pciacaz.org for a night under the lights and stars. Play Ball!!

More information here: Spring Training Game

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Italian Film Series 2025 Resumes!

All films start at 12:30 PM beginning again January 16th in the Chianti South Room. Click here to see the selections for each date: Italian Film Series - 2025

About Us:

The PebbleCreek Italian American Club provides an opportunity for any and all community residents to learn about Italian traditions, history and customs.

Many Italian traditions and customs are learned and experienced through planned social activities and functions throughout the year. Highlighted by our annual “must attend event, the Poinsettia Ball held in early December. Our monthly meetings consist of a short business meeting followed by an “After Social” where members get together for the purpose of visiting with each other and, at the same time, enjoying some wine, dessert and coffee in a relaxed environment.

Events:

The PCIAC Events and Communications Committees proudly announce these calendar events for our coming year. The events are made public on a rolling 90-day basis to help with your calendar planning. The goal is to make these events fun, and at the same time, create interest and increase participation from our General Membership.

Members Do-si-do and Allemande Grand at January 8^th Meeting

Grab your partner! Dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls all had a great time. Do-si-do and Allemande were just two of the moves square dance caller Griff taught us at our January 8th meeting, resulting in partners having a grand time in squares of four couples. Meeting also included desserts thanks to Mary Ann Fusco, Susan Sands, and their committee, decorations courtesy of Kay Skripka, Teri Schoephoester and Sally Ward, wine courtesy of realtor Donna Strand, poured by Joe Witherup and Steve Fafoglia and 50-50 raffle by Vic Leo and Keith Martino ... Yee-hah! ... More ... Membership Meeting Photos

Poinsettia Ball Heralds the Christmas Season for Pebble Creek

The Italian American Club’s Poinsettia Ball is a sell-out premiere event in Pebble Creek and this year’s was over the top. Ladies and gentlemen in black tie and cocktail-formal attire were treated to delicious food both in the Chianti room for appetizers, and the ballroom for a served dinner of surf and turf, accompanied with trimmings. Dancing ensued with surprise visits from Elvis, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin! Shelly Carnevale and her committee outdid themselves this year! It’s a super beginning to the Christmas season. Merry Christmas! ... Photos

Happy Thanksgiving to One and All

The Pledge of Allegiance began November’s meeting. It ended with a ceremonial salute to Veterans including a video of Lee Greenwood’s newest recording of God Bless the USA, and Toby Keith’s video American Soldier. In between, Bob Marchese introduced a professional DJ’s game of DJ bingo songs from the 50’s thru 80’s, members singing along. Wine flowed, treats displayed thanks to Sherrie Caputi, Diane Russo, Kay Skripka, Sylvana Smidt, Sonia Sears, Shoray Wolfe & Peggy Lemmo. Thank you to our Veterans: Happy thanksgiving! ... Photos

November Sunday Pasta Dinners

On Sunday, November 10, the Italian American Club held its second Sunday Pasta Dinner of 2024.

Eight members opened their homes to host a dinner for 8. Each host prepared the main course pasta dish, and guests provided appetizer, salad and dessert. Members gathered at the homes of Dale and Shoray Wolfe, Bob Bartocci, Jack and Shelly Coate, Richard and Janice Gerhart, Melinda Kresek, Bill and Jan Frustaglia, Mary Lynn Carson, and Tom and Bev Buck. Traditional homemade Italian dishes such as lasagna was served at the Gerhart’s and Buck’s, manicotti at Mary Lynn Carson’s, and Bill Frustaglia prepared pasta sauce with Italian sausage and meatballs—a family recipe. Thanks to Kay Skripka, Chairperson, for organizing this event ... More ... Photos

Fall Aperitivi Continued the Club's Italian Heritage Celebrations

Aperitivo translated means aperitif in English, drinks and appetizers for cocktail hour(s). October 24^th was the date when seven Pebble Creek Italian American Club members opened their homes for Aperitivo, thanks to organizers Cheryl Neel and Lois Olson-Lynch. Thanks also to this Fall's home hosts who were: Jack & Shelley Coate, John Donovan & Roberta Diles, George & Diana Houle, Melinda Kresek, Steven & Catherine McLamb, Alan & Dottie Palamara, and Dale & Shoray Wolfe for opening their homes. "Mangia, mangia, meet new friends!" ... More ... Photos

October Italian American Club Membership Meeting

… Ooooh, I’m scared”!

Happy Halloween! Ken Minichiello greeted everyone, with over 90 in attendance, dressed in his prison stripes in the Chianti Room. Looming around were “The Grim Reaper”, aka Ron Olberding who won best male costume and Teri Schoephoerster , aka the Evil Queen from Snow White who won best female costume … Beware her nails!

Other culprits included Pharoah, Queen of the Nile, cowboys, soldiers, vampires, witches, and even the Garrett's where she was the surgeon and he wore one of those hospital gowns that don’t close up properly in the back, you know what we mean! Names are redacted to protect the innocent ... More ... Photos

September 11^th Membership Meeting was a Tribute to American Strength

Our meetings begin with the reciting of the pledge of allegiance, yet the pledge at our September 11^th meeting was even more solemn, in front of a lowered Flag in honor of the over 3000 perished individuals in the terrorist attack at three locations in our country on September 11, 2001. Vice President Bob Marchese, with the support of Webmaster David Carnevale, gave a heartfelt presentation spotlighting the destruction and the memorial in New York City, and all had a moment of silent reflection and personal prayer for the victims. They will not be forgotten. More ... Photos

The Rock n Roll Wii Bowling Tournament and BBQ Dinner was a Winner!

On August 8, 30 members of the PebbleCreek Italian American Club gathered in the Chianti Room for the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Wii Bowling Night. There was no shortage of poodle skirts and vintage bowling shirts. Teams competed for the top spot with First Place team, Rockin Daddys, coming in with the highest score. Catherine Sirota won highest women’s score, and hubby, Gary Sirota won highest men’s score.

The Chianti Room was transformed into a 50’s bowling alley/diner complete with snacks on the tables, 50’s rock ‘n’ roll tunes in the background, and the sounds of falling pins and cheering teams rebounding off the walls. As attendees waited for the BBQ buffet dinner, we all participated in a fun game of Bowling Trivia. Did you know the term for 6 consecutive strikes is called a “Wild Turkey”? There may not have been many “Wild Turkey” scores, but everyone certainly had a “wild” time. A big thank you to Ellie Kovach and Carolyn Minichiello for such a fun time.

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A Gala at Gatsby's was Grand!

It was an evening of sequins, fringe and pearls; striped vests, fedoras, and cigars as almost 90 members and guests of the Italian American Club sashayed into the Tuscany Falls Ballroom on April 6th to party the night away at our “Gala at Gatsby’s”. Party revelers really got into the spirit as divas, molls, and flappers could be seen on the arms of politicians, bootleggers, movie moguls, or gangsters. We were whisked back in time to the roaring 20’s and dirty 30’s in style and would have fit right in at any Gatsby extravaganza.

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2024 Putt 'n' Eat Event a Success!

The 2024 Annual PCIAC Putt ‘n’ Eat tournament was held on March 7. Another sold out event with 72 players enjoying an afternoon of putting followed by a Southern BBQ buffet featuring BBQ chicken and pork sliders in the Chianti room. Even the weather cooperated, with clouds and rain clearing by tournament time. The theme this year was “Putt ‘n’ Eat Masters Tournament”.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this event a fun day for all!

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Ken Minichiello
President
President@pciacaz.org
(419) 356-4010

David Carnevale
Webmaster
Webmaster@pciacaz.org
(858) 335-3799

March 6th Goodyear Ballpark Night Game