pdf  Retiree News & Views - July/Aug 2014

Our Latino Heritage Event

Pictured, from bottom left, are Cejester Walker; Olga Perez Vasallo; José Alicea; Rosa Alicea; Luz Garcia; Luz Carty, retiree assistance counselor; Winston George, deputy director; Nancy B. True, director; Radames Bracero; Maria Bracero; Elsie Ortiz; EdithMontero; Elsa Nias and Leroy Nias.

On a hot summer morning in July members of the Retiree Division’s Latino Committee held their first meeting to plan the annual Latino Heritage Celebration. Many ideas were discussed until one strong theme emerged, “La Mujer Latina,” or “The Latina Woman.”

Presentations at the event will focus on the Latina’s many aspects as she balances family, work and political involvement while preserving cultural traditions.

Watch for a mailing in the coming weeks with more details and a reservation form.

A Celebration of Italian Culture

Pictured, from left, are Italian Heritage Committee members Vincent Aquilino, Milisits, Anthony Cottone, Linda Avolaro, Frank Aiello, Rocco A. Brienza, Salvatore M. Conti, Richard Fischetti and Paul Asaro.

Local 237’s Retiree Division hosted a meeting of its Italian Heritage Committee in July to share ideas for the upcoming Italian Heritage Celebration.

“The committee is off to a great start,” said Susan Milisits, assistant director and coordinator of the event. “They decided on the opera theme and planned out most of the program.”

Opera singer Anthony Tolve will perform and a guest speaker will discuss the history and development of opera in 17th Century Italy, France and Europe.

Watch for a mailing in the coming weeks with more details and a reservation form.