Get ready to join the action and become a card champion! Learn to play classic Italian card games, Scopa, Briscola, and Tressette at our weekly classes starting next Wednesday, April 5. Get the skills you need to challenge even the most advanced players, including your Nonno and Zio! Expert card master Maurizio Gioffrè will show you how to the master these beloved Italian pastimes. Buy the three-class package and save!

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Join us on Monday nights for socializing, snacks, and sips in our “Art & Aperitivo” sessions! Make new friends, practice your Italian, discuss art, and have a great time as we combine the Italian tradition of ‘aperitivo’ with casual conversations about art. Whether you just appreciate art or you’re an expert, come along and join us for a snack and a chat. Our next weekly session is on Monday, April 10 at 6:00 – 7:00pm for English Speakers and 7:30 – 8:30pm for Italian speakers.

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Join us as we welcome spring and celebrate Passover and Easter with a live performance by the Columbus Concert Band on Tuesday, April 11! Under the direction of Annamaria Mazzaferro, the award-winning Columbus Concert Band will perform a selection of popular concert band standards, guaranteed to inspire a love of live music in everyone. Tickets will be available exclusively at the door (cash only).

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On Thursday, April 13, join Villa Charities and CIBPA Toronto along with Italian author Paolo Quattrocchi for this special book launch and presentation of “Canada – Stories, Visions and Challenges of a Laboratory of the Future”. Incorporating historical, geopolitical, literary, social and cultural elements with an autobiographical approach, Quattrocchi passionately relates the history, politics, notable and ordinary people of a nation whose citizens “in just 150 years (…) have created a society based on trust and mutual respect for all”. Participants will be given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book followed by a Q&A with Quattrocchi.

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You don’t want to miss this! Join us for the next stop in our Taste of Italy series on Friday, April 21 and savour the flavours of the ‘Eternal City’, Rome! Indulge in delicious and authentic Roman dishes prepared by Executive Chef Luciano Schipano. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a delectable four-course meal of regional specialities along with complimentary wine. Get your tickets before they sell out!

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Villa Charities is a proud Community Supporter of ‘Singing Together 2023’, an event celebrating cultural diversity. Head down to Toronto Korean Presbyterian Church on April 22 to enjoy the soulful voices of local ethnic choirs as they perform a repertoire from their own cultures and unite to perform pieces by Canadian musicians.

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a television series! Register now for a dramatic read-through of ‘In Pole Position’, the first of six episodes of the work-in-progress Italian-Canadian TV comedy series, “The Espresso Sisters”, written by mother-daughter duo Megan Williams and Maddalena Vallecchi Williams.

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Have a question about our programs and services? Take the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Marco DeVuono, President and CEO of Villa Charities Inc.! Appointments are 20 minutes each between 11:00am and 12:00pm and must be scheduled in advance. The next Virtual Friday Chat is scheduled for Friday, April 14. Contact us today to schedule your virtual meeting – call 416-789-7011 or email iusic@villacharities.com.

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There is still time to register for our 16th Annual Giro Cycling Fundraiser on Sunday, May 28. Don’t miss your chance to sign up with 50% off registration until Sunday, April 2, and join our Giro community!

Take part in our 25km, 60km or 100km routes through Vaughan and the surrounding areas. The event also includes breakfast at Veneto Centre, Italian-themed rest stops, post-race lunch, and great prizes to be won – so sign up today and find out why Giro continues to be one of Villa Charities most fun and exciting events!

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Make this summer one they’ll never forget! With nine different camps to choose from including Sports Camp, Dance Camp, Tennis Camp, Kitchen Camp and more, there’s a program to suit every child. Plus, our full-day, half-day, and extended care options ensure our camps meet every parent’s scheduling needs too. 

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With our large indoor swimming pool, our aquatics programs cater to all ages, levels and abilities. We have a range of classes, for preschool-aged children just learning to swim, to juniors advancing their skills and seniors who enjoy aquafitness. Registration for our aquafitness classes is open now, and registration for our swimming lessons opens this Saturday, April 1 for Members and Non-Members. Registration information can be found online here. 

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Spring term at Columbus Centre School of Music begins Monday, April 3 and continues for 12 weeks. If you’re interested in learning how to play a new instrument, or want to advance your skills further, register today to secure your place! We offer a wide variety of music lessons taught by our highly skilled professional instructors. View our full list of programs and pricing online now.

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Toronto's multi award-winning artist and instructor, Sam Paonessa returns with two 11-week oil and acrylic painting workshops. Unleash the inner artist in you and learn how to paint like an expert. Discover new techniques, skills and a variety of subject matter in these hands-on workshops.

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Register today to join our 8-week “Textile and Decoration Painting” workshop beginning April 6. As part of this workshop, you’ll learn fabric and textile hand-painting techniques, how to choose appropriate natural fiber textiles (like silk, cotton, and linen), and how to work with high-quality permanent fabric paint. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the skills needed to create original and beautiful works of art such as pillows, scarves, drapery and more!

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Get fit and have fun at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club with our Premium Group Fitness classes this spring. Get your heart pumping with Kickboxing, learn the art of Karate, discover Tai Chi and self defence, or choose from one of our many yoga and meditation programs. Registration for Members and Non-Members begins on Tuesday, April 4.

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Tennis season is finally here! Our outdoor tennis courts are in high demand, so get your Tennis Membership today so you’re ready when our tennis season opens on Saturday, April 1. We also offer tennis clinics for all levels and a competitive box league. 

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Villa Colombo Toronto Auxiliary (VCTA) presents a Pasta Bingo fundraising event on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00pm at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery. Tickets are only $50 and include a pasta and salad dinner, coffee, tea, and treats as well as three bingo games and dabber! Funds raised are for the benefit of residents at Villa Colombo Toronto. For tickets, please contact the VCTA Office at 416-789-2113 Ext. 2260 or email vcla@villacolombo.on.ca

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Meet new people, learn new skills and make a big difference in your community by volunteering at Villa Colombo Toronto. Villa Colombo Toronto relies on volunteers from all walks of life who bring different skills and experience. From Gift Shop Helpers, and Meals on Wheels Drivers to Eating Assistants and Friendly Visiting; as a volunteer, you can make a big difference to our residents! If you’re interested in finding out more or applying, please email volunteering@villacolombo.on.ca or call 416-789-2113 Ext. 2216. 

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