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The Columbus Club is established as a social and fraternal hub for the Italian community in Framingham.

Social support networks like the Columbus Club play a significant role in mental and emotional health, offering a space for communal support and helping to reduce feelings of isolation and stress among immigrants. These social bonds are essential for mental wellness and facilitate easier cultural assimilation.

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/07/10/bocce-and-fellowship-columbus-club/sZDjzasnD4kDkby6cLyJLI/story.html http://framhamster.blogspot.com/2014/11/vestiges-of-south-framinghams-italian.html https://framinghamcolumbus.org/heritage/ https://biographies.framinghamhistory.org/author/stacenfhc/page/2/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/old-field-of-1800-marker-framingham-massachusetts

Columbus Club Established for Italian community in Framingham