The Amici Club is a social organization for anyone wishing to enhance their appreciation of Italian heritage and culture. The club was founded by Maria Mastrolanardo, who moved with her family to Naperville in 2004 from an Italian neighborhood in Chicago. Disappointed she could not find stores that sold the Italian foods she was used to, Maria posted a notice in a local restaurant asking others with the same problem to meet for lunch.

She was surprised by the number of people who responded and with it, the club began. The club then incorporated in 2005 as the Naperville Area Italian American Club and has continued to meet ever since; its membership now almost 100 including corporate members. Wayne and Mary Piccin explain more about how the club works, including details on their Cucina Italiana and the "Big Night Dinner."

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