On December 8, 2013 “La Fameja Veneta” held its Christmas party at the Portofino Restaurant in La Habra.
As usual the president of the club, Maria Varlotta, expertly assisted by capable Bepi Sugar, did a great job in organizing the party. Since Maria’s belief is that Christmas is mostly a holiday for youngsters, several members showed up with children and grandchildren: more than one hundred people crowded the large room that Nick D’Egidio, the owner of the restaurant, had selected for the special occasion.
It was great to recognize at such a happy reunion many familiar faces as Piergiorgio and Lucita Luciani, Sal and Marie Di Vita, Franca and Chuck Ireland, Amedeo and Francesca Rocca, Olevrina Rastello, Maria Martinelli, and others.
Toward the end of the party a joyous Santa Klaus suddenly appeared and distributed a number of wrapped gifts and toys to several vivacious children. Special thanks to Nick D’Egidio for opening the restaurant to La Fameja Veneta (usually the ‘Portofino’ is not opened for lunch on Sundays) and for preparing such a great selection of food.
The meal ended with the traditional “tiramisù”, a dessert that everybody enjoyed. Tony & Giovanna were pleased and honored to be seated at the same table with Maria and Armando Varlotta, with Sal and Marie Di Vita.
Finally under the expert direction of PG Luciani and Fabio Peraro a group of members sang several Christmas carols and a few nostalgic songs in Venetian vernacular. Charming president Maria Varlotta wished everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in good health and love.
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