The Villages Italian Club

The Italian Club held its Cooking Class on May 20^th at Foothill Center. Our guest chefs were Gisele Barber and Laura Swenson, who did an amazing job cooking four delicious recipes. The night could have been a disaster, due to an unexpected power outage, but Gisele, Laura, Marie Colaizzi, and Gail Tuft quickly found homes with solar power and gas stoves and managed to prepare the hot dishes, saving the night! Necessity is the mother of invention; Gail cooked the manicotti on the grill, Marie baked the zucchini in her oven! You can view the photos here!

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The Italian Club hosted its first ever crab feed on Saturday, March 7th at the Clubhouse. The party theme was Yacht Rock and the board members, as well as many of the guests, dressed in nautical themed outfits. View the photos here!

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Thank you to the Valentine’s Day Committee for creating such a beautiful Italian Club Valentine’s Day celebration. The evening was filled with love, joy, and a true sense of community, thanks to your thoughtful planning and attention to detail.

Guests were welcomed with a flute of champagne, and gentlemen in tuxedos escorted the women to their tables. Each place setting featured candy favors and red, heart-shaped napkins, setting a romantic tone from the start. Dinner was outstanding: a flavorful salad, perfectly prepared steak, and a delicious wine sauce served over steak and mashed potatoes. Chef John impressed everyone with a stunning panna cotta, complete with a chocolate heart and raspberry drizzle.

Four couples celebrating wedding anniversaries were recognized and warmly applauded during the evening. Music by David Martin’s House Party Band kept the energy high, with guests dancing all night long.

The décor was breathtaking, highlighted by elegant draping, heart-shaped lights, and red-and-white floral centerpieces accented with fairy lights. Gifting the centerpieces to the women servers was a deeply touching gesture.

This unforgettable evening truly brought our community together in celebration of love and friendship. Photos are posted, but we are looking for more! Send them to villagesitalianclub@gmail.com, and don’t forget to sign up for the Crab Feed – our next event!

Come sail away to the Isle of Capri!
Join the Italian Club for a Crab Feed on Saturday, March 7th at 5:00 PM at the Clubhouse.

We’ll feast on Dungeness crab, French bread, green salad, and pasta, all while enjoying music by Dave Johnson. This is a casual affair—yacht wear encouraged!

Member price is $100 inclusive, non-members are $110.

Want to join us for the Crab Feed?

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Italian Club at our Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance on February 14th at the Clubhouse!

Enjoy a magical evening of Hearts and Flowers, celebrating amore with your loved ones and friends. The night features a wonderful dinner menu and live music by David Martin’s House Party—a high-energy, nationally known band with an incredible variety of music that keeps the dance floor full all night long.

 Details at a Glance:
 February 14, 5:00 @the Clubhouse
 Dinner & Dancing
 Live Music: David Martin’s House Party

This is a members-only event, and each member may invite one guest.
Not a member yet? Join today and sign up for this special evening!

Don’t wait—this beloved event fills quickly. Join us for a night of great food, music, dancing, and romance!  Sign up by clicking the flier below:

It’s time to get ready for an exciting 2026!

The Italian Club has a full and festive calendar planned, with ten events scheduled for the New Year. Our events tend to fill quickly, and some have limited capacity, so we encourage you to mark your calendar now and plan to register early.

Invitations are sent one month prior to each event.

!Click to view the full 2026 event schedule!

Join us to learn all about the exciting new events and projects we have for 2026! We’ll have a fascinating presentation on the “Mille Miglia”. Click below for full details and to sign up! Continue reading “Register for the Italian Club Membership Meeting!”

Bob Iacopi was a long-time member of The Villages Italian Club, which began with fewer than 100 members in 2000 and has now grown to over 500 members. He became President of the Club in 2006 and served in that role until 2014, when he stepped down to care for his ailing wife. He remained on the Board until his recent passing. Bob’s vision of providing quality, affordable events that celebrated Italian culture helped shape the club into one of The Villages’ most popular and successful organizations.
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