December 12, 2015 The Pizza Party at Fran and Nick's

This is the second year we have been invited to share a bit of Christmas cheer and Pizza with Nick and Fran at their home in Kensington,  Connecticut.  Several members of the club arrived at the now famous home about 11:30 on that Saturday.  We were treated to a tour of the Christmas wonderland - going room to room viewing lavishly decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, knick-knacks, lighted centerpieces, collections of dolls and toy/model cars and trucks.  WOW!  then on to the basement where Nick and his elves had the brick fire oven all stoked up.  There were appetizers galore.  Then, we were enticed to make our own pizzas - rolling the dough, adding sauce & toppings, and waiting while our creations were baked to perfection in the oven. Nick entertained us with a few jokes, and introduced us to some of his friends. To top it off, we were able to choose from a variety of desserts. We presented Fran with a new "showman" centerpiece.  Then to top it off, Fran came around with special ornaments for all the ladies - what a nice day!

 

 

 

December 5, 2015 Christmas Party

The Little Rhody Christmas Party was held at Richard's Pub in East Greenwich on December 5th, coordinated by  Susan Dunn.  Marilyn Ricci gave the blessing, and the meeting was begun with a moment of silence for John Cece, a long term club member,  who died last week.  The meal was scrumptious and the mood was festive.  A total of 46 people attended.  Members brought toys to be taken by Richard Mowry to the Toys-for-Tots collection center.  Sparky entertained the group in that wonderful Santa outfit - and he also wandered through the restaurant to amuse Pub customers!  Sue Dunn made party favors this year - sparkly ornaments with Model A cars on them.  Officers were voted in by one vote by John Mennucci.  The Carol Hathaway award was given to Paula Taylor for her contributions over the years, especially the making of Christmas Party favors and centerpieces.  Al and Dale Silvia received the Herb Allen Award for their tremendous work organizing the picnic in July, the memorable Model A Mailbox, and numerous other contributions to the club in 2015.  The Mailbox raffle drawing was won by Rosalie Pagliarini!  $750 was contributed to the club treasury related to the famous Mailbox. thanks to Frank Almeida for some of these pictures....