HOW WE'RE FIGHTING COVID-19
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Villa Colombo Vaughan Declared Out of Outbreak
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Villa Colombo Vaughan recently shared the great news with their families, residents and staff that they have been officially declared out of outbreak. They are grateful to the front line staff and management team at VCV and UniversalCare, who have worked around the clock, putting themselves in harm's way and taking every reasonable effort to protect the residents, each other and their families. They are truly heroes!
Villa Colombo Vaughan also advised that they are now able to re-admit residents that have been in hospital, following strict guidelines.
VCV recognizes that their residents and families continue to be faced with extreme stress
due to the effects of being separated from one another. They will continue to adhere to
the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care directives and at this time will
only permit essential visitors to enter the home.
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Your Donation, DOUBLED During Italian Heritage Month
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As Ontario businesses begin to reopen, we want you to know that Villa Charities remains committed to the well-being and safety of our seniors. Our fight against COVID-19 is not over and we need your help now more than ever. In honour of Italian Heritage Month, donations made throughout June to support COVID-19 Response Initiatives will be matched dollar-for-dollar by members of the Villa Charities Foundation Board of Directors. That means your contribution and the impact of your donation will go twice as far to support COVID-19 response initiatives. Make a difference in a senior’s life and donate today!
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Villa Colombo Toronto Provides Outdoor Musical Entertainment to Engage Residents
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Over the past few months, the strict visitation and isolation guidelines in place at Villa Colombo Toronto to fight against the COVID-19 public health crisis have been difficult for the residents. Therefore, it is has been important to keep them engaged and in high spirits. Villa Colombo Toronto recently hosted a live outdoor musical performance by Ivgeni Kriger, a saxophone player and author of the book, “Musical Retirement.” The residents were grateful for the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment as they sang along and watched the performance from the safety and comfort of their rooms. Click on the image or watch the heartwarming video of the performance
here
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Villa Colombo Toronto would like to thank all the residents and their families for their patience, support and kind understanding during these past few months. Visit the website for the latest Villa Colombo Toronto updates, including important information about weekly Zoom Town Hall meetings.
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Reminder to Watch our Virtual Town Hall to Learn More About our Reopening Preparations
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Villa Charities recently hosted a virtual town hall to share updates and answer questions about how our operations will be modified upon the reopening of our on-site operations, to follow the guidelines stipulated by the provincial government. We were happy to connect with the Villa Charities community and thank everyone who participated in the virtual meeting. You can watch a video of the virtual town hall session and read the Q & A to learn more about how we have been preparing for the past several weeks to welcome everyone back to a safer and healthier environment.
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Send Us a Message of Support and Join our Virtual Tribute Wall
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We encourage everyone to show your appreciation for the front line health care workers and support staff battling the COVID-19 pandemic at our affiliate Long-Term Care Homes by sharing a message of gratitude to be displayed on our virtual tribute wall. If you’d like to send a message of support for either long-term care home, please email
info@villacharities.com
or post a message on our
Facebook
,
Twitter
or
Instagram
page.
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Villa Charities Commemorates Seniors' Month in Ontario
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June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, when we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions seniors make to our communities, and the lives they have impacted – across generations. Now more than ever, we are committed to supporting the seniors in the Villa Charities community and recognize the efforts of everyone who is helping to keep them safe and healthy.
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Support Villa Colombo Vaughan with the "Avanti Insieme Fund"
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For years, fundraising has been the cornerstone of Villa Colombo Vaughan’s existence and a reflection of the generosity and commitment of the community. The Villa Colombo Vaughan, “Avanti Insieme Fund“ will support the staff as they continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to care for and protect the most vulnerable citizens in our community, our seniors. Every member of the Villa Colombo Vaughan team has responded to the COVID-19 crisis with great professionalism, courage and heroism. Please consider donating to support the heroes of Villa Colombo Vaughan during these challenging times.
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Seniors’ Outdoor Concerts and Fitness Classes Continue
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Villa Charities will continue with weekly outdoor activities for the seniors’ apartments residents to enjoy from the safety and comfort of their homes. We are happy to present more weekly
Serenata Al Fresco
outdoor performances, with Canadian Soprano Stephanie DeCiantis at Caboto Terrace and Casa Del Zotto on Friday, June 12. The next outdoor ZUMBA
®
classes will be held on Tuesday, June 16.
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OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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Enjoy an Online Musical Homage Dedicated to Italian Heritage Month
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To celebrate Italian Heritage Month 2020, an online tribute concert will take place on Friday, June 12 at 8pm via the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto’s YouTube Channel. “
Vorrei fossi qui
– Wish you were here” will feature some of the best local Italian Canadian musical talent, performing a variety of genres and styles. The concert will feature a line-up of all-female artists including, Elisa Citterio, Romina Di Gasbarro, Daniela Nardi, Sara Papini and Andrea Ramolo. Co-presented by Villa Charities, in partnership with a number of Italian Canadian and Italian organizations.
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Explore Secret Spots in Venice in New Video Series
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As part of our virtual Italian Heritage Month programming, Villa Charities is proud to present “My Secret Venice with Sebastiano Bazzichetto,” a new four-part video series that takes viewers on a cultural and visual journey to explore secret spots in Venice. Travel to grand Venetian houses, museums, and lesser-known enchanting places of Venice that will be sure to leave you spellbound. The second episode in the series discusses
Palazzo Ca’ Sagredo
- watch it now!
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Make a Delicious Summer Treat at our Next Learn Italian by Doing Online Session
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Sign up for our online series “
Domenica in Cucina
- Learn Italian by Doing from Angelita’s Kitchen” to learn new Italian vocabulary, all while preparing easy-to-follow, classic Italian recipes. The next session will be held on Sunday, June 14, when we will be making homemade pizza dough from scratch. Contact us today to book your spot – limited spaces available!
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There’s Still Time to Apply for the Villa Charities Scholarship Program
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There are just a few weeks left to apply for our national scholarship program for post-secondary undergraduate and graduate students! The Villa Charities Scholarship Program is available to students of all backgrounds and faiths, who believe in and will help further Villa Charities’ mission to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
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Kick-start Your Summer Outdoor Activities at our Tennis Courts
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Pick up your racket and join us at our outdoor tennis courts at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club! Hours of operation are Monday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm for member use. Any current Athletic Club members who are interested in reserving a tennis court must email
fitness@villacharities.com
, and you will be provided with the necessary login information to complete your booking. Visit our website for more information on tennis court bookings and for a complete list of rules and regulations.
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Buy Your Tickets for the “Immersive Van Gogh” Exhibit
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“Immersive Van Gogh” finds a creative way to launch its world premiere exhibit with “Drive & Gogh,” scheduled for Thursday, June 18. The monumental exhibit was created by Italian master creators, Massimiliano Siccardi (Artistic Director) and Luca Longobardi (Composer). The drive-in exhibit is sold out, but tickets are still available for the “Immersive Van Gogh” exhibit. All necessary precautions have been taken to ensure audience safety and all concerns related to the pandemic.
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About Us
Villa Charities Foundation Charitable Registration Number: 89337 0767 RR001
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