Pontelandolfo Community Club

The Pontelandolfo Community Club was formed in 1965 in Waterbury, Connecticut. The Pontelandolfo Community Club was founded by Italian immigrants from the village of Pontelandolfo. This club is commonly referred to as the "Ponte Club". The President is Antonio Rubbo and the Vice-President is Vittorio Guerrera.

History

Through the 20th century, immigrants from the village of Pontelandolfo found a new home in the United States. Many of these immigrants found a home in Waterbury Connecticut. These immigrants established the Pontelandolfo Society in 1930 and the Pontelandolfo Social Club in 1939. These two clubs merged together in 1965 to form the Pontelandolfo Community Club. Twenty years later in 1985 the Ponte Women's Club was formed.

The Pontelandolfo Community Club grew from modest beginnings to an extensive complex. The club has grown and expanded to include a soccer field, basketball courts, indoor bocci courts, an outdoor pavilion for picnics and a banquet hall.

Current Events

The Pontelandolfo Community Club holds an annual feast in honor of San Donato. The Festa di San Donato is held for several days in mid summer.

The Ponte Club is involved in many civic and benevolent activities. The Ponte club has raised funds for several local charities such as the St. Vincent DePaul Shelter, St. Lucy's Church and the Waterbury Special Olympics. Both the men’s and women’s Ponte Clubs also support annual scholarships for the children of members.

ee also

Pontelandolfo

Waterbury

For Further Reading

From Pontelandolfo to Waterbury, The Immigration – Our Story, Featuring an Interview with Antonio Rubbo by Giuseppe Perugini.

Reference / Internet Links

1. [http://www.pontelandolfoclub.com/ Pontelandolfo Community Club]

2. [http://www.comune.pontelandolfo.bn.it/ Pontelandolfo's Official Website]

3. [http://www.waterburyct.org/ Waterbury's Official Website]