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2020 MAYNEWSLETTER2020 MAGGIONOTIZIARIOTo Our Members:I hope and pray you are all doing well during this Coronavirus Pandemic. This issomething no one has ever had to deal with, and we are doing our best at the IHC.Because of the social distancing and we are not able have no more than tenpeople together NO GENERAL MEETING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN THIS MONTH (May).We are sending out membership invoices in June;PLEASE postdate your check to July 2, 2020. We appreciate you doing this for us.According to the Governor’s Office and CDC, it appears, we will be able to have events with up tofifty people in July (fingers crossed). We are working on the guidelines. If it is before July, we willsend out emails, post on our Facebook page, Instagram and our website.When we do open, our food handling and cleaning will be to the highest standards. I hope that wewill be opening our outdoor patio for live bands, movies, and dinners.As soon as we can resume dinner and entertainment on Friday evenings, we will have live bandsand DJ’s, Show me the Money, Carne, Movie Night and Trivia - ALL BACK!Everything is contingent upon regulations that will be required for us by the City of Portland andthe State of Maine so we can slowly open. Again, we will communicate to you via email, ourFacebook page, and the Italian Heritage Center website, as soon as we have any informationabout our reopening.Our sales office is open so call 207-772-2500 or 207-772-5831, if you have any questions, feelfree to call/email me at president@italianheritagecenter.com. If you have to leave a message, Iwill get back to you promptly. We offer excellent pricing, free parking, as you know, so pleasehave your family and friends book their events with us.Your children/grandchild still have time to apply for scholarships.There is more information here in the newsletter.We are missing our staff, members, and guests very much.We cannot wait to connect in person with YOU!Be kind, be safe, and help people. We are all in this together.As always, thank you for yourcontinued support.Cammy RealiPresident40 Westland Ave, Portland, ME 04102 (207) 772-2500 www.italianheritagecenter.com
Missione e scopoThe Center is committed and dedicated to:Preservation and promotion of our Italian Heritage, culture and historyMaintaining a vital repository of and being an important resource for information about Italy and the Italianexperience in AmericaSocial, charitable, benevolent, and educational endeavorsTeaching the Italian language and the history of Italy and Italian Immigration to Maine and offering instruction on thesignificant contributions Italians have made to the Arts, Sciences, and HumanitiesFostering the sharing and handing down of customs, traditions and cuisine from generation to generationItalian Heritage OfficersPresident, Carmela Dalfonso Reali207-939-8570cammyr1@myfairpoint.netVice President, Vincenza Dunn207-774-5003vdunn@maine.rr.comTreasurer, Albert DiMillo207-613-9107aadimillo@yahoo.comMembership Secretary, Nicola mRecording Secretary, Andrea DoriaPast President, Frank esllc@yahoo.comItalian Heritage DirectorsAnna thony ene Napolitano207-899-5356dnap5580@gmail.comThomas Noonan781-983-0328tnoonan@maine.rr.comBill ittee ChairsActivities CommitteeDarlene tiveLauren Pasquali-Thorne 207-899-7613By-Laws CommitteePaul Connolly207-799-1131Finance CommitteeAlbert DiMillo207-899-0165aadimillo@yahoo.comMembership Committee Vincenza im DiBiase207-767-2292jdibias@aol.comSergeant At ArmsPeter Dorialpasquali@pierceatwood.compldelectric@aol.com
MEMBRI NOTIZAMEMBERSHIP NEWSDear Italian Heritage Center Members,Boy have we missed you! The Membership Committee & myself hope this email finds you, your family,loved ones and friends are all doing well. We are looking forward to the day that our doors are open doingall those things we love to do at the IHC. The IHC is a big family. While we are in our homes please reachout to us if there is anything you think we can help you with.As we get closer to the time when the State allows us to open and the State gives us criteria for opening, Iwould love to hear from you with your suggestions as to what would make you feel comfortable in what maybe our new normal. When we open we want to you to enjoy your Center. You should feel confident thatwhen we open our doors we will take all precautions for a safe and fun environment. Stata uon. Arrivederci!Vicki Dunn, Vice President & Chair of the Membership CommitteeMembership Committee: Nicola Cox, Katie Guzman, Deb McNally, & Andrea Doria**If you have any changes such as your address, phone or email please let us know via email atmembership@italianheritagecenter.com Please remember to put your membership number on all yourcorrespondence!NOVITÀ DI BENEFICENZAKATIE GUZMAN, Chair207-400-4794KGUZMAN1655@GMAIL.COMCHARITY NEWSHello IHC,The Charity Committee is alive and well, hope everyone is healthy and staying safe. I would like to say ifyou need anything and you think we might be able to help or you know of someone that might need ahelping hand, please give me a call. We are here to help. When we reopen we will be off to a runningstart, and welcoming New members to our fun committee to work on upcoming events.NOVITÀ CULTURALIJIM DIBIASE, Chair207-767-2292JDIBIAS@AOL.COMCULTURAL NEWSCiao to all the members and families of the IHC from your Cultural Committee. We are hunkering downin our individual enclaves, but that doesn’t mean we are not thinking of our beloved IHC, its members andfamilies during these days of The Pandemic.The March 8th Jule Selbe Book Review and Signing of her novel “Find Me in Florence”,followed by a fabulous homemade Italian American Dinner, was a huge success. Recognition, specialthanks and kudos go out to our cooks Jay Scala, Jessie and Sue Savage, Marianne Reali, to Marie Pardifor the marvelous gift basket and to all the wait staff and door keeper Dennis McLaughlin for making theoccasion so enjoyable.We met for our regularly scheduled meeting on April 14th via Zoom teleconferencing. It was a heartwarming event where everyone shared stories, jokes and expressions of togetherness; albeit virtually. Wedid have an agenda and, regretfully, had to make some hard decisions regarding our upcoming scheduledevents:May 9th Italian Movie Night was cancelled / Members Art Night, April 17th was cancelledAutofest, Sept 27th was cancelled - Due to uncertainty regarding State of Maine Pandemic Guidelines and theconsiderable amount of pre planning for the event involving cash outlays, we have decided to cancel the event.The Annual Summer Outing at Ft Williams, July 26th is still tentatively scheduled to go on. But futureguidelines may force us to cancel. Rocco Ferrante will check with Cape Elizabeth to see if we can get arefund on our down payment if we must cancel. Stay tuned for further information The IHC Book Club met via Zoom on April 22 to discuss the first twelve Chapters of “The Betrothed”. Wewill read up to Chapter 27 for our next meeting on May 27th.The Library Reorganization Project is on hold till guidelines are relaxed.We virtually met again on Wednesday, April 29th just so we could see each other again, give virtual hugs,check on everyone’s wellbeing and to have fun. We had a virtual ball.
NOVITÀ SALUTE / BENESSEREDENISE DAVIS, Chair207-468-3941DENISEMDAVIS84@GMAIL.COMHEALTH / WELFARE NEWSIf you know of any IHC members who are ill or recently deceased (including family members), and would likethe IHC to send them or their family a get well card, sympathy card, or mass card, please have them call meor email me. Please make sure that we have the correct mailing address as all cards will go directly to therecipient’s home address.NOTIZIE DI BORSA DI STUDIOJUDY FERRANTE, Chair207-671-9412JFERRANTE2@ME.COMSCHOLARSHIP NEWSWishing all our Seniors a very special graduation!Despite the social distance challenges of this pandemic, HONOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, REFLECT ONTHE GOOD AND DO FOR OTHERS as this will energize you during these unprecedented times!Scholarship Applications are now due June 1, 2020. This will give you ample time to exchange thenecessary emails to connect with your school personnel assisting you with your documents!In order to apply, your parent must be a member for one full year. Or, your grandparents must be a memberfor five full years. The applications are on the IHC website. Click the membership side, go to the menu,scroll down to Scholarship, download and print!While working on the application, please remind your applicant to be sure all requirement details arecomplete and presented well for processing. An authentic and fair tool is used to score applications.The IHC is awarding four scholarships in 2020.Each recipient will receive 1500. 750 each semester with receipt of school bill.This year’s donors are:The Germani Family: Honoring their Dad Louis GermaniThe Mickey Chadbourne Scholarship: by Anthony & Darlene Napolitano in honor of their beloved grandsonDominic & Linda Reali ScholarshipIHC ScholarshipPLEASE NOTE: THE NEW DATE FOR THE IHC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ISSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 @ 6:00PMWe will be monitoring this date due to the Corona-19 Virus.Our team (Nicola Cox, Denise Davis, Judy Ann Ferrante, Sheila Pechinski, Linda Pierce, Cammy Reali,Helen Scalia, and Andrea Turley) are working together to make this event spectacular and memorable. Theshow is staged as a Las Vegas Act and is a great opportunity for all generations to experience a class actperformer! Jay Gates brings to us the legendary songs of Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart! Two back upsingers and a multimedia show are bonus in this performance.We’ll look for everyone on September 20th , we can’t wait!!!!Doors open at 5:15pm, Cinco de Mayo theme with appetizers, Guzman Salsa and cash barTickets: 20 for members and 24 for guests.To purchase tickets: IHC @ 772-2500 or Judy Ann Ferrante @ 671-9413
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IHC Scholarship Fundraiser Fall FiestaMEMBERS 20.00Sunday, September 20, 2020 @ 6:00pmGUESTS 24.00The Scholarship team is working together to make this event spectacular and memorable.The show is staged as a Las Vegas act and is a great opportunity for all generations to experience a class actperformer!Jay Gates brings to us the legendary songs of Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart! Two backup singers and a multimedia show are bonus in the performance.GUZMANSALSAAPPETIZERSRAFFLE #1RAFFLE #2HamperToiletry toteHangersLaundry DetergentGift CardHealthy SnacksSingle cup waterSangria bottle2 Margarita glassesSalsaCertificate - Mexican RestaurantNapkinsPlacematsWe are asking for help to fillthe baskets. The followingitems would be great!!Call Judy Ann Ferrante 207-671-9412 or Francine Nason 207-772-2500Contact any one of the Scholarship Committee with questions or donationsNicola Cox, Denise Davis, Judy Ann Ferrante, Sheila Pechinski, Linda Pierce, Cammy Reali, Helen Scalia, and Andrea Turley
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Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higherrisk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional stepsyou may be able to take to protect yourself.What is COVID 19?COVID 19 is a novel (new) coronavirus which was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province,China and has now been detected in other countries, including the United States.For some, the respiratory virus causes mild symptoms like the common cold or influenza (flu), for others it can causesevere pneumonia that requires medical care or hospitalization.The virus is named "SARS-CoV-2" and the disease it causes is named "coronavirus disease 2019"(abbreviated "COVID 19").What are the Symptoms?Symptoms of COVID 19 may include: Fever, Cough, Difficulty breathing, Sore throat (in some patients)Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.Most patients experience mild symptoms and can recuperate at home, but others, particularly those with underlyingmedical conditions, may experience more severe respiratory illness.How does it spread?The virus appears to spread in similar ways to influenza (flu) and the common cold. This may include spreadingthrough: The air by coughing and sneezing, Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, Touching anobject or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. The virus can spread from person-toperson and in some locations there is apparent community spread, meaning some people are infected and are not surehow or where they became infectedHow can I help to prevent the spread?There are simple steps you can take to reduce the possible spread of COVID 19 and other illnesses such as influenzaand the common cold:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizerAvoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed handsStay home while you're sick and avoid close contact with othersAvoid close contact with people who are sickCurrently there is no vaccine available to prevent the spread of COVID 19.What should I do if I have symptoms?Call ahead to a health care professional if you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough ordifficulty breathing. Tell your health care professional about any recent travel or contact with other COVID 19 cases.Your healthcare professional will work with Maine CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID 19.Work or engage in schooling FROM HOMEwhenever possibleAVOID DISCRETIONARY TRAVELshopping trips, and social visits.IF YOU WORK IN A CRITICALINFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY, as defined by theDepartment of Homeland Security, such as healthcareservices and pharmaceutical and food supply, you havea special responsibility to maintain your normal workschedule. You and your employers should follow CDCguidance to protect your health at work.DO NOT VISITnursing homes or retirement orlong-term care facilities unless to providecritical assistance.AVOID SOCIAL GATHERINGSin groups of more than 10 people.Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants,and food courts - USE DRIVE-THRU, PICKUP,OR DELIVERY OPTIONSPRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE:Wash your hands, especially after touchingany frequently use item or surfaceAvoid touching your faceSneeze or cough into a tissue,or the inside of your elbowDisinfect frequently used items and surfacesas much as possible
101 REASONSTO BE PROUDYOU’RE ITALIANREASON # 15MONA LISAWhat is it about the smile that Leonardo da Vincicaptured on the face of his portrait of Lisa diAntonio Maria Gherardini that has enchanted viewersof his painting for over five hundred years? The MonaLisa is exhibited behind glass in its own room at theLouvre in Paris, where throngs of visitors march pastit every day, watching her eyes follow theirs as theyleave the room, their momentary encounter with themost famous painting behind them.Leonardo painted the portrait over a period of threeyears, between 1503 and 1506, when his model wasin her mid-twenties and he was in his fifties. Ofcourse, in the paining she is ageless and timeless. She sits, hands crossed, one lightly touching theother, against a backdrop of rocks and overcast sky. Her dark hair, parted in the center, falls easilyover both of her shoulders. A winding road disappears into the rocks behind her right shoulder. Asmall bridge crosses a ravine behind her left. These details only magnify her human presence,which dominates the landscape. This is a portrait of the High Renaissance, where humanity is themeasure of all things.Her penetrating gaze transfixes us with it encyclopedia of contradictions: It is seductive anddistancing, happy and sorrowful, filled with both amusement and regret, hope ad loss, pain andpleasure. These dualities are expressed as well in the enigmatic smile that bespeaks aknowingness beyond the artist’s ability to explain it. The smile that has occasioned so muchcommentary and inspired so many artists and writers captures the soul of a woman in all of herconflicting personages: mother daughter, sister, wife, lover. The Mona Lisa is all of these, embodiedin a single woman who refuses to be categorized and theref
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