Irpinia Club Annual Picnic 2013 sizzles!Over 450 Irpinia Club members and families, and guests including prominent community members Reverend Monsignor John Iverinci, the Honorable Julian Fantino, newly appointed Minister for Veteran Affairs and MP for Vaughan, His Worship, Justice of the Peace Saverio Nestico, and Rosanna DeFrancesca, Vaughan Councillor, turned out on a perfect Summer’s day (hot, hot, hot) for the Club’s annual picnic. The event was held at Cipriano Farms, generously provided for the occasion by Club president, Peter Cipriano.

Attendees lunched on heaps of delicious pasta served by Club pasta chefs Virginio and Enza, and their crew. This was followed by a BBQ menu of tender chicken, sweet and spicy salsicci, and a surprise treat - sizzling juicy steaks, all grilled to perfection by chefs Filomena and Elio. And to top all that, there were moist, tender porchetta in pannini, prepared by the two Tonys and crew, for a late afternoon snack.

Sheltered by trees and a sea of picnic table umbrellas from the scorching sun, attendees were entertained by Tony Silvani and his talented band throughout the day. Some folks were inspired by the music to take to the stage to dance. Others tossed some bocci, beannies, and shuttles, and also tossed back a variety of refreshments to quench their thirst.

The picnic wound down with club members and guests waving goodbye - arrivederci - as they leisurely made their exit from the farm and fields at the end of what has been a great Summer picnic.

Photos: Tony Pavia and Kathy