Nonna Knows Best
Fun Facts
Love and Marriage
The year 1936
Great Grandkids
100

If Nonna suspects you're lying, she’ll ask you to do this

What is stick out your tongue 

100

At this age, Nonna finally got her driver’s license

What is 36 years old?

100

Nonna and Da were married in this year and at this location

What is 1955 at The Bordale in Lansingburgh?

100

This man was President of the United States the year Nonna was born

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt 

100

What activity Nonna like to do at her camp?

What is Fish 

200

This classic video game is Nonna’s specialty

What is Nintendo Super Mario Brothers 
200

As a child, Nonna loved to swim in this place

What is her camp at the Hudson River 

200

Nonna and Da first met at this local diner

What is the 5th Ave Diner in Lansingburgh?

200

In 1936, you could buy a gallon of gas for this price

What is 10 cents ($0.10)?

200

How tall is Nonna?

What is 5ft 7in 

300

Finish Nonna’s classic warning: “I don’t get mad, I get…”

What is even 

300

When Nonna has free time, this is her favorite thing to do

What is paint 

300

On their way to Marion Babyak’s house, Da spilled this dish, almost ending their marriage

What are are Potatoes Au Gratin?

300

This iconic San Francisco landmark bridge opened in 1936

What is the Golden Gate Bridge?

300

This was the make and model of Nonna’s very first car

What is a 1955 Ford Coupe 

400

Nonna holds a special devotion to this Catholic saint

Who is Mother Theresa 

400

At a 1966 St. Augustine’s talent show, Nonna performed this Nancy Sinatra hit as a lip-sync act

What is “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”?

400

At her wedding, Nonna accidentally said this phrase twice, causing the whole church to laugh

What is "I do" 

400

This European conflict began in 1936

What is the Spanish Civil War?

400

Growing up, Nonna had this type of dog

What is a Dalmatian named Buttons 

500

Uncle Glenn says this was Nonnas mantra growing up 

What is "Mom is always right" 

500

While rushing to answer EJ at the door, Nonna broke this bone

What is her ankle 

500

Nonna and Da’s honeymoon started in this state but ended early due to heavy rain, and on the way home they were involved in this unfortunate event

What is Maine. 

What is car accident- drunk driver 

500

At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, this famous athlete won four gold medals

Who is Jesse Owens

500

At Nonna and Da’s house, this is where they keep the presents

What is the Magic Closet 
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