Congratulations to Monday Night Winter Men's League Champions, Loizzo. After two tough games versus Mordini, Loizzo prevailed with a 12-11 win in game two. Loizzo pictured left to right are Henry Pieracci, Dave Massello, Nick Pieracci, John Corrigan, Terry Coradini, and Aki Hawari. Thanks to Bruce Bertucci for another fun year as commissioner of this fun league.
Congratulations to HBC members Courtney Strickland and Vanessa Garippo on their first place finish at Club Molisani's 3rd Annual CMC Women's Spring Fever tournament!
Congratulations to the Gladiators, the 2023/2024 Thursday Winter League champions! They battled the Ferrets and came out on top last night after two hard fought wins. These two teams finished first and second respectively in the regular season as well.![]()
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Thanks to Bruce Bertucci and Gordon Davies for running a great league and giving all participants another fun and competitive year.
Our annual Easter Coccetto is always a highlight of the year and yesterday’s celebration was a fantastic event filled with family, friends, and some Bunny-filled fun for all ages. A special thank you to Peter Pieracci for organizing the event and to our special guest bartenders Dave Beresid, Tom Garrity, and Henry Pieracci, who kept the drinks flowing. Frank and Lea Bacci helped to keep the Coccetto tradition alive by preparing more than 80 dozen hard-boiled eggs for the occasion. The Easter Bunny made a special visit thank you to Jane McCraren who made sure that kids of all ages enjoyed the special day. A special thank you to the Modenese Society for their partnership and support of this tradition, and thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this multi-generational celebration of heritage, culture, friends, and family.
A big thank you to Fra Noi the Italian magazine that showcases Italian community and culture for their profile of Tom Holleman and the Highwood Bocce Club in the most recent issue. Read the story here: franoi.com/profiles/holleman/
The Wednesday Men's Winter League concluded last night with Fontana di Trevi beating Dove la Grappa 12-3 and 12-9. Congrats to Fontana di Trevi (named after the restaurant owned by the late Mario Galletti, a talented bocce player and true gentleman), Shown here John Corrigan, Maurizio Perrelli, Vito Buonsante, and Steve Thornberry, not pictured, Richard Ori and Paul Jamies.
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As a result of this the north entrance to the Metra parking lot from Bank Lane right next to our Club will be closed, likely through mid to late April. Please use the entrance by Walgreens or the Himalayan Curry Hut instead.Contractors will begin the next phase of the Bank Lane Reconstruction project this week. This week, crews will be mobilizing, setting up traffic control devices, conducting saw cuts, and begin removing the existing roadway. This phase of the project will take place on Bank Lane approximately from Kings and Convicts Brewery to the intersection of Bank Lane and Sheridan Road.
We hope to see you Sunday for our annual Easter cocetto! We look forward to welcoming families with a special visit from the Easter Bunny and treats for everyone.![]()
The drawing for the chocolate eggs will be at Noon, and the Bar will feature Bloody Marys and Mimosas!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote on the renovation plans and the mural. The results were tallied this afternoon and both measures passed.![]()
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Renovation Plans![]()
Do you approve the board to move forward with the proposed renovation of the entryway, restrooms, bar, and card room area with Club funds, not to exceed $350,000, with the understanding that all contracts will be awarded following a competitive bidding process.![]()
• Yes (163 votes, 80%)![]()
• No (42 votes, 20%)![]()
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Outdoor Mural![]()
Do you approve the board to move forward with allowing artist Ruben Aguirre to paint a mural on the north, outside wall of the Club as part of Highwood’s International Mural Festival?![]()
• Yes (161 votes, 79%)![]()
• No (44 votes, 21%)