Officers

President
Lenny Innocenzi

Vice President
Jack Grandi

Treasurer
Franco Aloisio

Secretary
Tom Holleman

Trustees
Judy Amidei
Victor Picchietti
Emilio Santi
Alex Serafini

Highwood Bocce Club to Host Matches with #1 Player in the World



September 9, 2014, the Highwood Bocce Club will host a delegation of the best Bocce players from Italy for exhibition play. Players from the local club will host friendly matches with the Italian delegation with play beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. The group of distinguished players includes Gianluca Formicone, the #1 ranked Bocce player in the World. Formicone is a two-time Italian Triple Crown Bocce winner.

"This is a great honor for our club and an exciting opportunity for our members and the local community to enjoy world-class bocce play," said Highwood Bocce Club Vice President Jack Grandi. 'We appreciate the opportunity to host these outstanding players.' Club member Danny Passaglia has facilitated the international exhibition event for many years, bringing together players who share a love of the game. A group of American players, organized by Passaglia, travels to Italy bi-annually for friendly competition. The September matches in Highwood are expected to attract players and spectators from Florida, Michigan and California. The Italian delegation will also be playing at the Mazzini-Verdi club of Franklin Park and the Italia-America Bocce Club of St. Louis, before returning to Italy.

The Exhibition is free and open to the public and spectators are welcome. An authentic Italian lunch and dinner will be available for $10/$30 per person.




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