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President's Message The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere experienced many exciting happenings during 2019, most are highlighted in this premier edition of “Casa News”. So please peruse and enjoy at your leisure and look out for our future editions. Read Full President's Message Historic Preservation The "Roebling-Stirn" mansion ranked #7 in over 200 US Historic sites competing for a Preservation grant, honoring women in history and the places where they made history.   Read More Casa's Restoration Progress Roof restoration and lower patio complete, stair tower/elevator well under way! What’s next? 2019 Year in Review Arts, Cultural and educational programs serving the public are at the core of the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere Year in Review Upcoming Events Cultural programs, cooking classes, language classes and so much more. Calendar of Events In The News 9/11/01 FDNY Solidarity Creche Open to the public through January 12th! Visitors are welcome to view this spectacular exhibit anytime. Park on the grounds and enjoy some time exploring and learning about the 150 piece, museum quality display.  Read full article Supporters of children’s charity have audience with Pope Francis Staten Island supporters, benefactors and friends of A Chance in Life recently enjoyed a visit with Pope Francis in the Vatican in Rome. Read full article

2019 Giving at Casa "Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future" Thanks to the support of The Italian Cultural Foundation benefactors, members, and friends, the dream of establishing an Italian Cultural Foundation as a vital part of our community is here to stay! Help us continue to preserve and restore a significant place in America's story, while also preserving and promoting our rich and centuries-old culture. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is a registered 501 (c) (3) public charity. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permissible by law.

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Welcome New 2019 Members

Mr. & Mrs. James J. McBratney Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tormey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Territo Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Albunio Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Fitzgibbons Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kramer Mr. & Mrs. Vito Tinari Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Powell Ms. Kathleen Curatolo Ms. Marilyn Venterina, Esq. Ms. Antonella Sciretta, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Yan Katsnelson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Evangelista Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Terzino Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore G. DeLauro Mr. & Mrs. Dominic N. Catello Mr. & Mrs. David Estorino Mr. & Mrs. John Vento Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sollazzo Dr. Jeffrey V. Lucido Mr. & Mrs. Frank Isoldi Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rizzo

Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Korkowski Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Germino Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Corbett Mr. & Mrs. Keith Martorana Mrs. Vivian Cardia Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. DeStefano Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Sarlo Mr. & Mrs. John Caselli Mr. & Mrs. Frank Esposito Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Corhan Mr. Charles Ricottone Mr. & Mrs. John J. Stella Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Boylan Mr. & Mrs. William R. Santo Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Spencer Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Sciascia Ms. Sondra Slipstein Dr. & Mrs. Frank Scafuri, III Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Merone Sean P. Gannon Angela Gorini-Perrone Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. LiRosi

Dr. & Mrs Joel W. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Zurica Ms. Jeanine M. Camerlengo Mr. & Mrs. Louis Torino Thomas H. Judge Teresa D'Amato Ms. Gail Donnarumma Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Mitchell Maria Romeo Jim Pace Philip J. Scafuri Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Salinardi Mr. & Mrs. John W. Zaccone Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Monte Steven A. Giarrantano Joseph Cortrino Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lattari Mr. & Mrs. Frank Angelico Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Romagnolo

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Italian Traditions

"Cenone di San Silvestro" New Year’s Eve for Italians Like so many other holidays,"Cenone di San Silvestro" (Saint Silvester's Big Dinner) or "Cenone di Capodanno" (New Year's Eve Big Dinner) is celebrated with a large, festive meal. Cena: Dinner Cenone: Big Dinner For Full Article & Traditional New Year's Eve Recipe CLICK HERE

Tombola (Italian Bingo) Playing Tombola is a time-honored Italian holiday tradition. This lively game is typically played from Christmas Eve, while awaiting midnight Mass, through Epiphany (while awaiting La Befana!) The rules are simple enough to engage generations of relatives to play at the same time. Tombola, dubbed the Italian "Bingo" is far more colorful and uniquely Italian. Read more Save the date: April 7th at 7:00pm

La Befana La Befana (pronounced beˈfaːna) is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) similar to Santa Claus. A popular belief is that her name derives from the Feast of Epiphany (Italian: Festa dell'Epifania). Read more La Befana is coming to Casa on January 6th!! Register now to join us!!

Special Thanks to:

Casa Belvedere's Major Benefactors

Gina Biancardi  Salvatore & Helen Calcagno - SCCI  John & Connie Profaci Michael & Joyce Pucciarelli Luciano Rammairone

Casa Belvedere's Major Corporate & Institutional Donors

And Casa Belvedere's Major Patrons

Salvatore & Sabrina Basso - Basso Landscaping Anthony Perosi

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