Letters from the president: 2023

Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever." —Richelle E. Goodrich There is no more beautiful month than December - December is a simple wish that brings spectacular moments to celebrate sharing, love and family. In Italy, Christmas is one of the…

Dear Members, “That soft autumnal time, the woodland foliage now is gathered by the wild November blast.” –John Howard Bryant November is packed with an abundance of special days of awareness and observances to celebrate. November is the month of gratitude. Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” Gratitude's amazing powers have the ability…

Dear Members, “October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.” – John Sinor Hello October, and Goodbye September! Please be a good month that brings smiles and happiness to our lives. October is the month that sees beautiful colored trees and…

Dear Members, “September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn.” – Rowland E. Robinson September feels like the last burst of summer. Though not yet crisp, the air hints at the cooler weather. We turn over a new leaf, say goodbye to…

Hello June! Let the summer begin! Another CIC’s season is about to end. June is a very special month – time to say goodbye before the summer holiday. We will have a break from middle of June until beginning of September when school starts again. This year has been my first year as president, I…

“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.” – Fennel HudsonLet’s celebrate this gorgeous month! May acts as the bridge between spring and summer. The Sun is warming, the Birds are chirping, the Flowers are blooming, and the Garden is growing. In Italy May begins with a public…

“April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.” –Marty Rubin With the days getting longer, sunny days, new hopes, and a new you are awaiting. Are you, ladies ready to welcome April and celebrate Easter? This year Easter falls on April 9th. The Easter date…

“In March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.” Jean Hersey. March has arrived, the month that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the season in which nature is reborn and you want to be outdoors to enjoy the scent…

“Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.” – Charmaine J. Forde  This year February brings a festive event: Carnevale, Carnival or Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). Carnival is a huge Catholic festival celebrated forty days before Easter, before Ash Wednesday, with masquerade balls, parades and public street parties. Masks,…

“January is the first month of the year:  The beginning is the most important part of the work.” – Plato. Buon Anno! Happy New Year! New is the year, new are the hopes, new is the resolution, new are the spirits, and new are my warm wishes just for you. Have a promising and fulfilling…