You're Invited to the Villa Charities Porte Aperte event on September 23
We’re opening our doors and welcoming the community to join us for a fun-filled day of activities and special events for all ages at our open house. Come and explore the Villa Charities campus and our selection of programs and services. Enjoy activities such as a virtual soccer challenge, rock climbing, a bouncy castle, an Italian music performance, basketball, bingo, an interactive dance demonstration, face painting and more. Plus, there will be food trucks and wood-fired pizza! We hope you will join us on Sunday, September 23 from 1-5pm at the Columbus Centre. 

New Registration Options Now Available for the Villa Charities Golf Classic
The Villa Charities Golf Classic is back with a new course, great food and a cause we can all be proud to support. New this year, we are offering both Classic & Corporate Foursome registration options which include an official participation gift, complimentary food and beverages and much more! Don’t miss the 42nd Annual Villa Charities Golf Classic on Wednesday, September 26 at Eagles Nest Golf Club in support of Villa Colombo Toronto.

Visioning Project Continues with Community Sessions
Villa Charities continued its series of campus visioning sessions with the first of the two planned visioning sessions for the local community held last night, with excellent participation from a broad range of customers, visitors and community members. The second community session is scheduled for tonight at 6:30pm at the Columbus Centre. We encourage all our stakeholders to share the Visioning Project information and to get involved in this process.

"If on a Christmas Night..." Tickets On Sale Monday at 10am
Tickets go on sale Monday, September 17 at 10am for our world premiere production of “If on a Christmas Night…” at the Columbus Centre from December 4 – 23, 2018. This immersive Christmas experience presents a series of adventurous and comical situations around the celebration of Christmas, through the lens of Italian and Italian-Canadian culture. Buy your tickets early and don’t miss your chance to enjoy this charming and unforgettable holiday show with your family and friends!

We Are Looking for Board and Committee Members!
Are you interested in getting involved with a non-profit organization that celebrates and promotes Italian Heritage, Culture, Language, Arts, Food and Family Values? Would you like to share your experience and expertise to support an organization that provides culturally sensitive long-term care, housing for independent seniors as well as educational, cultural and athletic programs? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join one of our Boards or Board Committees.

Enjoy an Italian Traditional Dance Music Concert
Join us for a lively evening of traditional Italian folk dance music performed by popular musicians Filippo Gambetta and Emilyn Stam. This transatlantic musical partnership captivates their audience by bringing depth, creativity and passion to their instrumental folk music. Don’t miss out on this free concert tonight at 7pm at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery in the Columbus Centre.

Fall & Winter 2018/2019 Program Guide Available Now
Explore everything we have to offer at the Columbus Centre and Villa Charities in our new Fall & Winter 2018/2019 Program Guide, including health and fitness, dance, art, child care, theatre classes, culinary workshops and more! Click on the link below to download your digital copy or pick one up the next time you’re at the Columbus Centre.

Explore The Life and Works of Michelangelo at Cultural Tuesdays
Don’t miss the next installment of our Cultural Tuesdays at the Columbus Centre series on Michelangelo Buonarroti on Tuesday, September 18 at 7pm, as Renaissance Studies professor Sarah Rolfe Prodan examines Michelangelo’s two major Roman projects for Pope Julius II and his life during this period: his funerary monument and the famous Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes. Visit Ristorante Boccaccio before or after the presentation to enjoy a prix-fixe dinner with your choice of wine or Prosecco.

Register Now for Fall Athletics & Aquatics Programs
Registration is now open for both Members and Non-Members for fall athletics & aquatics programs at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club. We offer a wide range of classes including Extreme Bootcamp, Fencing, Box-Fit, Aquafit and many more. Classes fill up fast so be sure to sign up before it’s too late!

Join Us for our Next Pizza Nel Parco Event at Caffè Cinquecento
Our popular Pizza in the Park event returns, Monday, September 17 from 11:30-7pm. Drop by for lunch or dinner on the Caffè Cinquecento patio for individual, made-to-order pizzas baked in an authentic, wood-burning oven. Place your order in advance and avoid the line-ups.

Last Chance to RSVP to "Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes" Exhibit
Join us for a Cultural Outing to the Bata Shoe Museum, Sunday September 23 at 1pm, as we offer a guided tour of the remarkable travelling exhibition, “Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes.” This special exhibit is a stunning retrospective by one of the world’s most influential figures in the fashion industry. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by September 14.

Join us for Sardegna Theme Night at Ristorante Boccaccio
Get a taste of the Italian island and join us for our Sardegna Theme Night at Ristorante Boccaccio at the Columbus Centre on Friday, September 21 at 7pm. Indulge in delicious and authentic Italian dishes, including Spezzato d’agnellone al vino rosso, accompanied by wines from the region, for only $85.00 per person. This price is inclusive of applicable taxes and gratuities. Please advise your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Make a reservation today!

Master Your Cooking Technique in our New Culinary Workshops
Join us Thursday, September 27 for an intimate and interactive cooking experience in our culinary workshop “Tomato as a Protagonist in Italian Cooking”. Learn how to make the perfect Panzannela salad and papa con Pomodoro followed by a communal meal of your culinary creations paired with a glass of wine. Register for 4 or more of our upcoming workshops and get 1 class for 50% off!

Villa Colombo Vaughan Featured on Breakfast Television
On Wednesday September 5, Stella Acquisto from Breakfast Television visited Villa Colombo Vaughan for a tour of the home, to play bocce with the residents and to help make homemade Sugo. The segment highlighted the significance and importance of maintaining classic Italian traditions like tomato sauce making. Thank you to Stella and the crew at Breakfast Television for their support of our residents.

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