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      • 2021 Events, January - July >
        • FCCL Charger Match with The Plantations at Ponte Vedra, Feb 17th
        • FCCL Charger Match with Ponte Vedra Croquet Club at PVCC, Mar 04th
        • WPB Golf Croquet Singles Tournament, Mar 12-14th (Pics)
        • WPB Golf Croquet Singles Tournament, Mar 12-14th (Dance)
      • 2020 Events, January - July >
        • GHCC Hi-Lo Doubles Tournament, Jan 18th-19th
        • FCCL Social Mixer with Hammock Dunes, Jan 25th
        • Pancakes & Pontoons at Deleon Springs State Park, Jan 26th
        • GHCC Wicket Women "Fur Babies", Jan 27th
        • FCCL Charger Match with Hammock Dunes, Feb 8th
        • GHCC Singles Golf Croquet Tournament, Feb 22-23rd
        • Twisted Minds Outing, Feb 29th
        • GHCC "Battle of the Sexes", Mar 7th.
        • FCCL Charger Match with Florida Yacht Club, Mar 14th
        • National Croquet Day GHCC, Jun 6th
      • 2020 Events, August - December >
        • GHCC Hi-Lo Doubles Event, Aug 8th
        • American 6-Wicket Tournament at Ponte Vedra Croquet Club Aug 29th
        • FCCL Golf Croquet Team Practice at The Plantations at Ponte Vedra Sep 9th
        • GHCC Aussie Event, Sep 12th
        • GHCC Golf Croquet Team Challenge, Oct-Nov 2020
        • GHCC Handicap Adjustment Tournament, Oct 15-18th
        • FCCL Charger Match at The Florida Yacht Club, Oct 24th
        • GHCC Halloween Wine N' Wickets, Oct 29th
        • GHCC Club Champion Tournament, Nov 12-16th
        • GHCC Waterford Doubles Golf Croquet Event, Dec 12, 2020
      • 2019 Events, January - August >
        • FCCL January Mixer at Hammock Dunes
        • High/Low 6-Wicket Social
        • GHCC Bowling Feb.
        • FCCL February Charger at Jekyll Island
        • 11-14 GHCC Handicap Adjustment Tournament Feb 2019
        • FCCL March Mixer at Ponte Vedra with Jekyll Island
        • GH Turtle Unveiling March 25th
        • FCCL April Charger at Grand Haven with Ponte Vedra CC
        • FCCL April Rally at Ponte Vedra
        • July 4th Red, Whites and Blues Wine N' Wickets BBQ
        • Golf Croquet against The Plantation at Ponte Vedra, July 10th
        • Golf Croquet with Florida Yacht Club, August 24, 2019
        • GHCC, FCCL Team Tryouts, August 28, 2019
      • 2019 Events, September - December >
        • FCCL September Charger at Grand Haven with Plantation CC
        • GHCC Golf Croquet Singles Event September 28th & 29th
        • FCCL October Charger at Grand Haven with Ponte Vedra CC
        • Cue Note Billards Night October 4th
        • Grand Haven Handicap Adjustment Tournament Oct 10th-13th
        • FCCL October Mixer at Grand Haven with FYC, Oct 27th
        • Grand Haven Spooky Halloween Wine N' Wickets
        • FCCL Mixer at Ponte Vedra Btwn GHCC and PVCC, Nov 02
        • Gene Raymond Event, November 5th
        • Gene Raymond Event, Nov 5th, Short Video
        • GHCC Club Champion Tournament, Nov 7th-10th
        • GHCC 1st Flight Tournament, Dec 12th-15th
        • GHCC 20th Anniversary & Holiday Party, Dec 14th
      • 2018 Events >
        • Annual Meeting
        • Daytona Outing
        • April 18th Singles Tourney
        • Hammock Golf Croquet
        • GHCC Bowling Night
        • FCCL Sept Mixer at Ponte Vedra
        • Pirate's Cove Outing
        • FCCL Oct Charger at FL Yacht Club
        • FCCL Nov Mixer at Grand Haven
        • GHCC Bowling Night
      • 2017 Events >
        • Parotthead Party - May 20th
        • Lady Dolphin Cruise
        • 4th of July
        • Octoberfest Croquet
        • Let's go Bowling
        • Halloween Party
        • Croquet Christmas Party
      • 2016 Events >
        • Valentines Day Event
        • Halloween Croquet
        • Club Championship Nov. 16
        • Christmas Croquet
        • Christmas at Ginny's
      • 2015 Events >
        • Christmas Play Event
        • Hammock Dunes Playday @ Creekside 2015
        • Grand Re-opening
        • Annual Dinner
      • 2014 Events >
        • Holidays Ball and Party
        • Golf Croquet - 2014
      • 2013 Events >
        • Christmas Holidays Social
        • Club Donation 2013
        • Columbus Day Italian Night
        • Hammock Dunes Playday @ Creekside 2013
        • September Celebration - 2013
        • Rookie Playoffs - 2013
        • February Fun - 2013
        • National Croquet Day - 2013
      • 2012 Events >
        • December Social - 2012
        • Christmas Ball - 2012
        • Holiday Boat Parade - 2012
        • Oct New Member Croquet Class - 2012
        • Hammock Dunes Play Date @ GHCC - 2012
        • June Social - 2012
        • May New Member Croquet Class, - 2012
        • Battle of the Sexes - 2012
        • Wine, Wickets, and BBQ - 2012
        • March Social - 2012
        • February Freeeeeze - 2012
        • National Croquet Day - 2012
      • 2011 Events >
        • December Social - 2011
        • Christmas Brawl - 2011
        • Rookie Playoffs - 2011
        • The Shootout - 2011
        • October Social - 2011
        • Hallofest - 2011
        • New Member’s Croquet Class - 2011
        • Fall Colors - 2011
        • The Wooden Shoes - 2011
        • Farewell to Chick & Rose - 2011
        • Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude - 2011
        • May Social - 2011
        • Battle of the Sexes - 2011
        • Spring Social - 2011
        • St Patrick’s Day - 2011
        • North & South Skirmish - 2011
        • New Member's Croquet Classes - 2011
        • National Croquet Day - 2011
      • 2010 Events >
        • December Social - 2010
        • Christmas Ball - 2010
        • Fall Social - 2010
        • Summer Social - 2010
        • Spring Social - 2010
      • 2009 Events >
        • December Social - 2009
        • Christmas Ball - 2009
        • National Croquet Day - 2009
        • October Social - 2009
        • Achsoberquest - 2009
        • Big League Croquet - 2009
        • Twilight Croquet - 2009
        • An Evening on the Lawns - 2009
        • May Social Brunch - 2009
        • Snow Bird Bash - 2009
      • 2008 Events >
        • National Croquet Day - 2008
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      • Flagler Cup >
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    • Away Tournaments, 2008 - 2015 >
      • 2015 >
        • NCC September Combined Tournament
        • Dorothy Fosse Invitational - 2015
        • The Beach Club Invitational - 2015
      • 2014 >
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2014
      • 2013 >
        • USCA Seniors Master Championships - 2013
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2013
        • Royal Palm Invitational - 2013
        • Autumn Leaves Invitational - 2013
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2013
        • Audubon Invitational - 2013
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2013
        • Palm Beach Invitational - 2013
        • National Croquet Club Winter Open - 2013
      • 2012 >
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2012
        • USCA Seniors Master Championships - 2012
        • Coastal Croquet Club Invitational - 2012
        • Royal Palm Invitational - 2012
        • Autumn Leaves Invitational - 2012
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2012
        • Lake Toxaway Club Championship - 2012
        • Northeast Regional Championship - 2012
        • Mountain Laurel Invitational - 2012
        • Bald Head Island Invitational - 2012
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2012
        • Audubon Invitational - 2012
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2012
        • SCCC Winter Invitational - 2012
      • 2011 >
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2011
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2011
        • Merion Cricket Club Invitational - 2011
        • Bald Head Island Invitational - 2011
        • Golf Croquet Event - 2011
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2011
        • SCCC Spring Invitational - 2011
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2011
      • 2010 >
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Notte Italiana
October 12, 2013


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Italian Night at Creekside

A definitely festive air prevailed as everyone became Italian for an evening of fellowship and Italian food at the Creekside Club House on Saturday October 12th, Columbus Day. Italian dress for the occasion was encouraged (although it seemed there were many interpretations as to what that might be) and prizes were awarded for the “most Italian” garb.

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paesano's
Conversazione con gli amici
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Dick & Rachel
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Giorgio e vino
Preparazione del vino
Chi ha bisogno di più vino
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Giorgio
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Ton, Carol, & Margaret
<- Croquet è di gran lunga migliore di bocce
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Tony, Pam and Don
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Anne Marie, Chris, e Cena
Social Director Georgio Betzio was the host for the evening, supported by his three signoras; Annamaria  Ziligeno, Yvonni  Croizerio and Chris Bertollini who all did a great job of serving the 49 people attending.




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Yvonne e Cina
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Buon Appetito







No red stains yet
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Ivonne & Ton





Lots of hugging
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Annemarie, Linda, & Tony
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Cass
Poche parole dal presidente





<- Cass ...  giving the blessing or asking for help with her next match?




Annemarie showing her colors ->
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Annemarie
Questo è più divertente che la riunione del consiglio di amministrazione
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Mijai
E' tempo di festa
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Yvonne & Sam
That's not the lady you came in with.

Lo scandalo
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Mijai & Joe
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Jean-Paul & Ivonne
 


Nessuno scandalo qui ->
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Barbara & Don
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Linda & Tony
 
<-  Ci sono indossare i colori giusti


Siamo uno dei pochi veri italiani qui ->
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Chris & Bert
Between dinner and dessert, Presidente Cassia Gasiori, paid tribute to the guest of honor, Pat Williams, for her years of service to the Grand Haven Croquet Club. A cake was presented to Pat with the understanding that she had to share it with those present.  Pat, who has now moved back to Hammock Dunes, participated in the growth and development of the Grand Haven Croquet Club from its earliest days.  Over the last 12 years she has served in many positions,  both on the Board and as a teacher. Cass spoke of their joint tenure as lead instructors of the Friday Clinic.

By an odd “coincidence”, it was Pat who was awarded the first prize (a bottle of red wine) for looking the “most Italian”, although there was some question about the interference and possible bias of the Godfather in the decision. Arrivederci Pat!

The many color photos were taken by our very professional club photographer, Bobbi Carlsennelli.

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Pat
Grazie per il duro lavoro

Bei ricordi
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"How the time flies"
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Pat
Webmaster's note:  Grazie to Ms Gaizor and Mr Carlsen for their artistic contributions.  Blame the webmaster for the poor Italian comments.
(All corrections are welcome)
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Grand Haven Croquet Club
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Club History
    • Location and Directions
    • Activities
    • Membership Information and Free Lessons
    • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
    • Events & Socials, 2008 - 2021 >
      • 2021 Events, January - July >
        • FCCL Charger Match with The Plantations at Ponte Vedra, Feb 17th
        • FCCL Charger Match with Ponte Vedra Croquet Club at PVCC, Mar 04th
        • WPB Golf Croquet Singles Tournament, Mar 12-14th (Pics)
        • WPB Golf Croquet Singles Tournament, Mar 12-14th (Dance)
      • 2020 Events, January - July >
        • GHCC Hi-Lo Doubles Tournament, Jan 18th-19th
        • FCCL Social Mixer with Hammock Dunes, Jan 25th
        • Pancakes & Pontoons at Deleon Springs State Park, Jan 26th
        • GHCC Wicket Women "Fur Babies", Jan 27th
        • FCCL Charger Match with Hammock Dunes, Feb 8th
        • GHCC Singles Golf Croquet Tournament, Feb 22-23rd
        • Twisted Minds Outing, Feb 29th
        • GHCC "Battle of the Sexes", Mar 7th.
        • FCCL Charger Match with Florida Yacht Club, Mar 14th
        • National Croquet Day GHCC, Jun 6th
      • 2020 Events, August - December >
        • GHCC Hi-Lo Doubles Event, Aug 8th
        • American 6-Wicket Tournament at Ponte Vedra Croquet Club Aug 29th
        • FCCL Golf Croquet Team Practice at The Plantations at Ponte Vedra Sep 9th
        • GHCC Aussie Event, Sep 12th
        • GHCC Golf Croquet Team Challenge, Oct-Nov 2020
        • GHCC Handicap Adjustment Tournament, Oct 15-18th
        • FCCL Charger Match at The Florida Yacht Club, Oct 24th
        • GHCC Halloween Wine N' Wickets, Oct 29th
        • GHCC Club Champion Tournament, Nov 12-16th
        • GHCC Waterford Doubles Golf Croquet Event, Dec 12, 2020
      • 2019 Events, January - August >
        • FCCL January Mixer at Hammock Dunes
        • High/Low 6-Wicket Social
        • GHCC Bowling Feb.
        • FCCL February Charger at Jekyll Island
        • 11-14 GHCC Handicap Adjustment Tournament Feb 2019
        • FCCL March Mixer at Ponte Vedra with Jekyll Island
        • GH Turtle Unveiling March 25th
        • FCCL April Charger at Grand Haven with Ponte Vedra CC
        • FCCL April Rally at Ponte Vedra
        • July 4th Red, Whites and Blues Wine N' Wickets BBQ
        • Golf Croquet against The Plantation at Ponte Vedra, July 10th
        • Golf Croquet with Florida Yacht Club, August 24, 2019
        • GHCC, FCCL Team Tryouts, August 28, 2019
      • 2019 Events, September - December >
        • FCCL September Charger at Grand Haven with Plantation CC
        • GHCC Golf Croquet Singles Event September 28th & 29th
        • FCCL October Charger at Grand Haven with Ponte Vedra CC
        • Cue Note Billards Night October 4th
        • Grand Haven Handicap Adjustment Tournament Oct 10th-13th
        • FCCL October Mixer at Grand Haven with FYC, Oct 27th
        • Grand Haven Spooky Halloween Wine N' Wickets
        • FCCL Mixer at Ponte Vedra Btwn GHCC and PVCC, Nov 02
        • Gene Raymond Event, November 5th
        • Gene Raymond Event, Nov 5th, Short Video
        • GHCC Club Champion Tournament, Nov 7th-10th
        • GHCC 1st Flight Tournament, Dec 12th-15th
        • GHCC 20th Anniversary & Holiday Party, Dec 14th
      • 2018 Events >
        • Annual Meeting
        • Daytona Outing
        • April 18th Singles Tourney
        • Hammock Golf Croquet
        • GHCC Bowling Night
        • FCCL Sept Mixer at Ponte Vedra
        • Pirate's Cove Outing
        • FCCL Oct Charger at FL Yacht Club
        • FCCL Nov Mixer at Grand Haven
        • GHCC Bowling Night
      • 2017 Events >
        • Parotthead Party - May 20th
        • Lady Dolphin Cruise
        • 4th of July
        • Octoberfest Croquet
        • Let's go Bowling
        • Halloween Party
        • Croquet Christmas Party
      • 2016 Events >
        • Valentines Day Event
        • Halloween Croquet
        • Club Championship Nov. 16
        • Christmas Croquet
        • Christmas at Ginny's
      • 2015 Events >
        • Christmas Play Event
        • Hammock Dunes Playday @ Creekside 2015
        • Grand Re-opening
        • Annual Dinner
      • 2014 Events >
        • Holidays Ball and Party
        • Golf Croquet - 2014
      • 2013 Events >
        • Christmas Holidays Social
        • Club Donation 2013
        • Columbus Day Italian Night
        • Hammock Dunes Playday @ Creekside 2013
        • September Celebration - 2013
        • Rookie Playoffs - 2013
        • February Fun - 2013
        • National Croquet Day - 2013
      • 2012 Events >
        • December Social - 2012
        • Christmas Ball - 2012
        • Holiday Boat Parade - 2012
        • Oct New Member Croquet Class - 2012
        • Hammock Dunes Play Date @ GHCC - 2012
        • June Social - 2012
        • May New Member Croquet Class, - 2012
        • Battle of the Sexes - 2012
        • Wine, Wickets, and BBQ - 2012
        • March Social - 2012
        • February Freeeeeze - 2012
        • National Croquet Day - 2012
      • 2011 Events >
        • December Social - 2011
        • Christmas Brawl - 2011
        • Rookie Playoffs - 2011
        • The Shootout - 2011
        • October Social - 2011
        • Hallofest - 2011
        • New Member’s Croquet Class - 2011
        • Fall Colors - 2011
        • The Wooden Shoes - 2011
        • Farewell to Chick & Rose - 2011
        • Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude - 2011
        • May Social - 2011
        • Battle of the Sexes - 2011
        • Spring Social - 2011
        • St Patrick’s Day - 2011
        • North & South Skirmish - 2011
        • New Member's Croquet Classes - 2011
        • National Croquet Day - 2011
      • 2010 Events >
        • December Social - 2010
        • Christmas Ball - 2010
        • Fall Social - 2010
        • Summer Social - 2010
        • Spring Social - 2010
      • 2009 Events >
        • December Social - 2009
        • Christmas Ball - 2009
        • National Croquet Day - 2009
        • October Social - 2009
        • Achsoberquest - 2009
        • Big League Croquet - 2009
        • Twilight Croquet - 2009
        • An Evening on the Lawns - 2009
        • May Social Brunch - 2009
        • Snow Bird Bash - 2009
      • 2008 Events >
        • National Croquet Day - 2008
    • Odds & Ends Photos
    • Home Tournaments, 2006 - 2015 >
      • GHCC Club Championship >
        • 2014 GHCC
        • 2013 GHCC
        • 2012 GHCC
        • 2011 GHCC
        • 2010 GHCC
        • 2009 GHCC
        • 2008 GHCC
      • Grand Haven Invitational >
        • 2015 GHI
        • 2012 GHI
        • 2011 GHI
        • 2010 GHI
        • 2009 GHI
        • 2008 GHI
        • 2007 GHI
        • 2006 GHI
      • Flagler Cup >
        • 2008 FC
        • 2007 FC
    • Away Tournaments, 2008 - 2015 >
      • 2015 >
        • NCC September Combined Tournament
        • Dorothy Fosse Invitational - 2015
        • The Beach Club Invitational - 2015
      • 2014 >
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2014
      • 2013 >
        • USCA Seniors Master Championships - 2013
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2013
        • Royal Palm Invitational - 2013
        • Autumn Leaves Invitational - 2013
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2013
        • Audubon Invitational - 2013
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2013
        • Palm Beach Invitational - 2013
        • National Croquet Club Winter Open - 2013
      • 2012 >
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2012
        • USCA Seniors Master Championships - 2012
        • Coastal Croquet Club Invitational - 2012
        • Royal Palm Invitational - 2012
        • Autumn Leaves Invitational - 2012
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2012
        • Lake Toxaway Club Championship - 2012
        • Northeast Regional Championship - 2012
        • Mountain Laurel Invitational - 2012
        • Bald Head Island Invitational - 2012
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2012
        • Audubon Invitational - 2012
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2012
        • SCCC Winter Invitational - 2012
      • 2011 >
        • SCCC Fall Invitational - 2011
        • Pinehurst Invitational - 2011
        • Merion Cricket Club Invitational - 2011
        • Bald Head Island Invitational - 2011
        • Golf Croquet Event - 2011
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2011
        • SCCC Spring Invitational - 2011
        • Peyton Ballenger Invitational - 2011
      • 2010 >
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2010
      • 2008 >
        • Dorthy Fosse Invitational - 2008
      • Away Tournament Links to USCA Website
  • Facilities
  • Education
  • Members Page
    • Password Reminder
    • Recent Postings
    • Upcoming Events
    • Our Club >
      • Board of Directors & Committees
      • Referees
      • Membership Photo Directory
      • Membership Directory List By Name
      • ByLaws and Standing Rules
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Logo Wear & Mallets >
      • Logo Wear
      • New Mallets
      • Mallet Exchange
      • Place an Ad
    • Away Tournament Summary Form
    • GHCC Handicap Guidelines
    • Grand Haven Contacts and Links
    • Court Issues Contact Page
    • Website Issue Contact Page
    • Sunshine Lady Message
    • GHCC Anonymous Improvement Questionaire, November 2019 - Responses Tallied
    • GHCC Anonymous Improvement Questionaire, November 2019 - Individual Responses