SUN LAKES ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB (SLIAC)
If you enjoy good friends, laughter, and a touch of Italian flair, this is the club for you. The Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC) was founded in 1979 and meets monthly from October to May. We gather once a month at the Oakwood Ballroom in Sun Lakes Iron Oaks Country Club. At our events, you will enjoy an active cocktail hour, a three course dinner, followed by a celebration of our Italian heritage. You’ve got a club where every meeting feels like a festa!
At each event, we come together to celebrate Italian history, vibrant holidays, and time-honored traditions. A sampling off our past events includes Interactive Italian Trivia, an Italian wedding with dancing, and Italian Comedian Night. We have learned about the history of the Roman Colosseum where members dress up in togas and gladiator outfits, and our annual Christmas Party with a spectacular raffle and surprise entertainment. Another yearly member favorite is the Potluck lunch where members share their home-cooked dishes and a participate in a Bocceball tournament at Sisk Park.
Come ready to laugh, and come celebrate your Italian spirit the Sun Lakes way! Our motto is CELEBRATING LA DOLCE VITA—SUN LAKES STYLE!
PURPOSE To champion the joy of Italian heritage by gathering together for fun, laughter, and the preservation of our cultural roots.
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all Sun Lakes residents and surrounding communities. You don’t have to be Italian to be part of our club—you only need a desire to experience the warmth, joy, and laughter of our culture. We proudly welcome everyone who wants to learn about Italian heritage, share in the traditions, and come together for fun. Annual dues are $25 per person, payable by credit card on the website by the first meeting in October.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month – from October through May (unless otherwise noted) Catered dinners require pre-payment ($32 each) and held at the Oakwood Ballroom (inside, next to the Stone & Barrel restaurant).
Our Holiday Party ($39 for the “premium Christmas dinner with 2 choices”) and March Potluck require membership to attend, but we encourage guests to come to other meetings one time and check us out, dinners still require a payment.
HOW TO PAY FOR DINNERS
Payment must be made by Deadline about one week before the dinner meeting.