Corona D’Italia Lodge 807 held its Columbus Day dinner at 2 p.m. Oc. 7 at the Wolverine Restaurant. Arriving guests were registered by Treasurer Louise Vitullo and her member, daughter Patty Kuhn. Trustee Pudue LaCava directed seating at the sit-down dinner. Orator Valerie Valentino, assisted by historian Mary Jane Folino, presented each person in attendance with a gift-wrapped To Do list with pen.

Mistress of ceremony Mary Quintanilla welcomed the attendees and spoke on the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, expressing appreciation for their Italian heritage and the day’s celebration. She recognized President Clemmy Sirimarco, who expressed gratitude for the day’s celebration. Quintanilla photographed all in attendance as Sirimarco thanked all the officers who also served as the committee for the dinner. A special welcome was extended to Margaret Cancelli on her joining the lodge.