Category Archives: January 2022

Dancers Perform “Nutracker Highlights” at The Ritz

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The Linn McDonald School of Dance recently presented “Nutcracker Highlights” at The Ritz Theatre in Downtown Scranton.

Featured dancers included, bottom row: Haley Stroccia and Sadie Hughes.

Top row:  Adriyanna Kushner, Samy Shwartz and Nina Swailles. 

UNICO Members Gather for Christmas Party

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  • Current and past UNICO National Officers and their spouses attending the holiday event were, from left: Immediate Past UNICO President Dr. Frank and Linda DeFrank; Past National Membership & Retention Director Mark and Michele McDade; Dunmore’s Keystone UNICO Chapter President Mary Ann and Board Chairman Frank Coviello; Maggie and National Executive Vice-President Dr. Peter Pettinato; Sallie and Past PA II District Governor Peter Noto; and Holly and Past PA I District Governor Michael Cappellini.
  • United States Marines were “At The Ready” to load the Toys for Tots onto their truck. They are Staff Sergeant Sal Dely, Staff Sergeant Andrew Clark and Sergeant Adam Vasquez. The Marines really enjoyed their evening with Keystone UNICO.
  • Guests at the Keystone UNICO holiday party who are past members of the U.S. Armed Services gathered with the three U.S. Marines for the Toy’s for Tot’s presentation. From left are Bob Tagert, Joe Berardelli, Jim Mack, John Haluska, Staff Sergeant Andrew Clark, Staff Sergeant Sal Dely, Gene Passarella, Sergeant Adam Vasquez, Frank Coviello, Joe Michalczyk, Peter and Sallie Noto, Tom Carlucci, Joe Sadowski and Rich Vincenti.
  • Pictured at the induction ceremony of four new members held at the holiday party are: Chapter Membership Chairman Ann Summa, in front. Standing from left are: President Mary Ann Coviello; UNICO National Executive Vice President Dr. Peter Pettinato, inducting officer; new members Jeanne Palumbo, Sherry Burgio, Diane Beckage and Holly Scacchitti, and Mark McDade, Past UNICO National Membership Director.
  • Keystone Chapter of UNICO members shown making a donation to St. Joseph’s Center include, from left: Mary Lou Montana and Dolores Mecca, Sister Mary Alice Jacquinot IHM, President of Saint Joseph’s Center; and Mary Ann Coviello, Keystone president.

Dunmore’s Keystone UNICO Christmas Party at Fiorelli’s was a wonderful evening with enjoyment for all 93 attendees.  Four new members were inducted into the Chapter by UNICO National Executive Vice President Dr. Peter Pettinato.  

A check presentation was made to Saint Joseph’s Center in memory of Chapter Charter Member Cherie’ Mecca by her mother, Keystone Chapter Charter member Dolores Mecca. Accepting the check was UNICO member Sister Mary Alice Jacquinot, IHM.  

Another highlight of the evening was the three U.S. Marines who were present to accept the plethora of Christmas gifts and monetary donations for their annual Toys for Tots Drive, an annual ritual for Keystone since its chartering. This donation was cochaired by Peter and Sallie Noto.  

Entertainment was provided by song stylist Jimmie Cerminaro throughout the evening, with Italian love songs and traditional Christmas music to listen to and dance by.  Several songs were duets with Keystone Member Toni DiVizio. Three Christmas stockings stuffed with PA Lottery Tickets were raffled off to three lucky winners–Marie Burke, Dr. Frank DeFrank and Val Riggi.  Fiorelli’s dinner buffet made the evening complete.  

Keystone Chapter UNICO is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a celebration on April 23, 2022, at Fiorelli’s.  Membership with Keystone UNICO is open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent or whose spouse is.  For an application, contact Membership Chairman Ann Summa at 570-842-9336 or any Keystone member.

Actors Circle Presents “My Three Angels”

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Cast members of an upcoming production of “My Three Angels” by Actors Circle include, from left: Emma Ross, Katie VonBergen, Jeff Ginsberg and John Bubul.

Actors Circle will present My Three Angels by Samuel and Bella Spewack this month at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton.

Directed by Cathy Rist Strauch, the show will be presented  on January 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., with Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 general; $10 senior citizens; $8 students. 

On Jan.13, tickets are $8 general and seniors, $6 for students. Following CDC and Lackawanna County Emergency guidelines, masks are required for this event.  

Members of the cast include: John Bubul, Tony Thomas, Casey Thomas, Jeff Ginsberg, Katie VonBergen, Emma Ross, Jennifer Frey Abdalla, Matt Merolla, Susan Parrick, and Peter Miles. 

Based on La Cuisine Des Anges by Albert Husson, the plot involves three convicts who are employed as roofers by a family. The trio sets out to help that family in a special way, and in doing so, redeem themselves as real life angels to the grateful family. 

Call for reservations at 570-342-9707.