The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America’s Grand Lodge of Illinois and Wisconsin will honor Nancy Gianni as Humanitarian of the Year and Joseph Cattando Jr. as Columbus Patriot at its 95th annual Columbus Banquet on Oct. 12 at Crystal Sky Banquets in McCook. (708-403-7822)
Gianni is the “Chief Belief Officer” and founder of GiGi’s Playhouse, as well as an author and public speaker. The only international network of Down syndrome achievement centers, GiGi’s Playhouse provides free therapeutic, educational and career development programs for all ages.
