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Summerlicious at Ristorante Boccaccio

With dishes like spaghetti all’Amatriciana, zucchini and shrimp risotto, and grilled sirloin steak with parmigiano truffle fries, you won’t want to miss Summerlicious at Ristorante Boccaccio. From July 6-21, we’re offering special, three-course prix-fixe menus for lunch ($23) and dinner ($33) as part of this popular culinary event. Don’t miss out, reserve your table today!

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Watch the World Cup at Caffè Cinquecento

Make Caffè Cinquecento your viewing headquarters for the World Cup as the tournament enters into its final rounds. All matches will be shown during regular hours. Come and enjoy our selection of daily fresh menu items, our variety of beer and wine, and our special BBQ features on the cafe patio.

Gather Your Friends and Make a Difference at the Villa Charities Golf Classic

Create your golf foursome today and join us for the 42nd Annual Villa Charities Golf Classic in support of Villa Colombo Toronto on Wednesday, September 26 at Eagles Nest Golf Club. Journey through different regions of Italy with delicious food stops, take part in new on-course contests and activities and finish the day with an Italian-themed cocktail reception including an epic antipasto bar, risotto, speducci and more.

Summer Pop-Up Fitness Classes Return to the Columbus Centre

These free, hour-long classes at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club fitness studios and the Columbus Centre courtyard give you access to your favourite group programs and new classes too. Each class will engage your mind and body with fun and motivating exercises. Planned classes include Cardio Burst, Yoga, Spinning, HIIT Class and Total Body Challenge.

Year End Recitals Highlights Successful Season for DanzArts Toronto

DanzArts Toronto presented its Year End Recitals on Saturday, June 16. Dancers showcased their talent and performed a special program at the Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Theatre at York University. The recitals concluded an extremely successful year for the dancers. DanzArts Toronto has now begun its Summer Series, which includes drop-in classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm, a new Acro Intensive on July 13, an Intensive program August 27-31 and a Mini Intensive August 29-31.

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It’s Not Too Late to Get Tickets to our Upcoming Trip to the Stratford Festival

Join us for our upcoming Cultural Outing as we travel to the Stratford Festival for the production of “Napoli Millionaria” on Wednesday, August 29 at 2:00pm. Come see this warm-hearted, comedic tale about a Neapolitan family prospering from the black market during the Second World War. Tickets to the show are $120 (+HST and including roundtrip transportation from the Columbus Centre). Hurry, the deadline to book is July 9.

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Captivating Exhibition on All Summer at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery

Come see the Viva Vitalità Italiana exhibition, on now at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery. The showcase includes the photography exhibit “The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily,” by Marcello Tarantino and “Spotlight on Italian-Canadian Women Artists,” which includes sculptures, paintings and photography by nine, contemporary, Italian-Canadian women artists. The exhibit runs until August 31.

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Villa Colombo Toronto Auxiliary Annual Golf Tournament Highlights

The Villa Colombo Toronto Auxiliary (VCTA) hosted its 29th Annual Golf Tournament on May 29. The event was held at Carrying Place Golf & Country Club. After a friendly game of golf, a delicious luncheon was served and everyone had a chance to win the grand raffle prize; a gas BBQ donated by Weber Stephen Canada. The tournament raised $37,150, proceeds of which will support Villa Colombo Toronto.

Villa Colombo Vaughan Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

Villa Colombo Vaughan concluded its Italian Heritage Month events and celebrated National Seniors Day with an outdoor musical concert on June 26. Residents and families indulged in fresh porchetta sandwiches, tartufo, cake and espresso while enjoying live music and dancing. It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating Italian traditions.