The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Concert: "One Night With The King" | |
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Friday, October 6, 8:30pm
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
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Bruno Nesci & The Dreamers Show Band take you in a time machine back to 1968 and throughout the 1970s to experience the timeless music of the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’.
Known around the world as one of the Top Elvis Tribute artists, Bruno Nesci proudly holds the distinction of being the only Canadian to place in the Top 5 at the 2022 Ultimate Elvis Contest at Graceland.
Don’t miss this unforgettable Elvis tribute concert that promises to be a memorable night of music and nostalgia.
Date: Friday, October 6, 8:30pm
Tickets: $50.00 / $45.00 (Seniors)
Cash bar onsite
Location: Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
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Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute | |
#TributeThursday – Donor Spotlight | |
It’s #TributeThursday, where we feature immigrant histories from the Villa Charities Italian Canadian Immigrant Tribute Project. This week, we're sharing the story of Silvio Sacco and Lidia Sacco, who immigrated from Abruzzo in 1958. | |
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“June 4, 1958, was when my father Silvio, my mother Lidia Pichelli, my sister Domenica (Mima), and I started our 9-day journey from Abruzzo Italy, to Canada, arriving at the Port of Montreal. As it was still summer, there was no need to stop in Halifax. My family took a bus to Toronto and arrived at Union Station around midnight, where we slept on a bench waiting for a bus to take us to Welland in the morning. In 1964, our family welcomed a third child, my brother Enzo. In true Italian style my mother was picking cicoria (dandelion greens) in a nearby field along the railway tracks when she went into labour. Enzo was born later that day at Welland General Hospital…”
Read their full story on our Immigrant Map and explore the many other inspirational and moving immigrant experiences our donors have sent us.
Honour your own family today and share their story.
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Final 2 Weeks for Young Artist Grant Submissions | |
The deadline for the 2023 Villa Charities Young Artist Grant program is quickly approaching. Submit your application and creative materials by Friday, September 28, 2023, at 5:00pm EDT. This new national grant program was established to support young Italian Canadian artists in their creative endeavours in the fields of literature, music and film. Villa Charities will award a total of $15,000, to be disbursed to three (3) talented young artists between 18 and 30 years of age, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and of Italian heritage.
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“Bring Me the Horizon” Exhibition Now Open | |
Don’t miss your chance to experience “Bring Me the Horizon” by Italian-Canadian contemporary figurative artist Fabrizio Sclocco. This retrospective exhibition and visual journey tackles themes of self-embrace and self-healing, encouraging others to reconnect with their inner child and to embark on their own transformative journeys towards their horizons. The exhibition continues until October 5, 2023, at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.
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Join Us for Weekly Ballo Liscio Nights | |
Ballo Liscio has returned for the fall season with indoor dancing and live musical entertainment by popular Italian performers Sam Saverino and Bruno Nesci. Join us every Wednesday* at 6:30pm in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery Presented in partnership with Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartment Corporation (ICBSAC). Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. *No Ballo Liscio on September 27, 2023.
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Dante’s “Divine Comedy” Comes to Life | |
Italian theatre actor Manuele Morgese will read and interpret five Canti from Dante Alighieri’s “Divina Commedia” on Thursday, September 21 at 7:30pm. Please note this FREE lecture is in Italian. Presented in partnership with Teatro Zeta and Società Dante Alighieri Toronto.
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Experience the Traditional Dances of Sicily | |
Join for “Sicilia Terra D’Amuri”, a captivating performance and interactive workshop by the Sicilian folk group Viginti Millys on September 25 at 7:30pm. The ensemble’s talented 12 dancers and 3 musicians in traditional Sicilian dress bring to life various dances typical to regions of the island. Don’t miss this free event and learn about Sicilian culture and heritage.
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Toddlers and Parents Can Learn Italian Together | |
Children ages 1 to 3 can learn Italian through an immersive experience including storytelling, music and arts with Italian for Toddlers! This program in partnership with Accademia dei Ragazzi includes ten one-hour classes every Wednesday at 10:00am beginning September 27. Parents must attend class with their child.
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Learn How to Make Fresh Pasta at our Workshop Series | |
Beginning October 3, Chef Anthony Sestito from Pastaio will be leading a series of classes on how to make fresh pasta from across the regions of Italy. Register for “Egg Dough, Shapes of Central/Northern Italy” and learn about making fresh egg dough through a demonstration of some simple, yet significant shapes and styles, focusing on handmade pasta shapes using minimal tools. Participants will also make a simple sauce and enjoy a final dish of Tagliatelle ai funghi. No experience required!
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Develop Your Italian Skills at our Online Book Club | |
Be sure to sign up for our Italian language workshops this fall, where you can explore and discuss contemporary Italian literature! Our online book club “Club del Libro – Online Book Club with Violante Binazzi” begins on Wednesday, October 18 with “La ragazza con la Leica”/ “The Girl with the Leica” by Helena Janeczec.
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Book Your Virtual One-on-One Meeting for Friday Chats with Marco | |
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 October 13. Contact us today to schedule your virtual meeting – call 416-789-7011 or email iusic@villacharities.com
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Registration for Columbus Centre School of Music Now Open | |
Our fall term classes for the Columbus Centre School of Music have begun but it’s not too late to register! Explore all the instruments we offer and begin or enhance your musical journey today. We provide expert one-on-one instruction for students of all ages and abilities.
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Dance With Us This Season! | |
DanzArts Toronto at the Columbus Centre provides professional level training to students of all ages and skill levels. Please visit our website to view our full Recreational schedule or contact dance@danzartstoronto.com if you have any questions or are interested in joining one of our competitive companies. Classes are underway but you can still register for our 2023/2024 dance season. Don't miss your chance to dance with us this season!
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Aquafit Classes Offer Fun and Fitness in the Pool | |
Our Gentle and Deep End Aquafit programs provide a great stretching, strengthening, and low impact aerobic workout in warm, soothing water, perfect for toning muscles and improving flexibility. Don’t wait - classes for Gentle Aquafit and Deep End Aquafit begin the week of September 18. Contact our Membership Office for more information at fitness@villacharities.com or call 416-789-7011 ext. 215. Register in-person during office hours.
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Make Squash Your New Activity This Fall | |
Come to the Columbus Centre to learn to play squash through our 10-week programs running from September 20 to November 22. Available for kids and adults, these programs will focus on squash fundamentals including strokes, footwork, grips, and the rules of the game. Participants will need their own racquets, goggles, and non-marking shoes.
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Registration Opens this Saturday for Group Swimming Lessons | |
The Columbus Centre Athletic Club swimming pool offers swimming lessons, programs, and clubs for children and adults of all ages and abilities, including Lifesaving Society Programs for all levels. Registration for group swimming lessons opens on Saturday, September 16 at 9:00am in-person at the Membership Office and classes begin on Monday, September 18.
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Calling all Pickleball Enthusiasts! | |
It’s one of the most popular and fastest growing sports in North America – and now you can learn this game at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club Pickleball clinic starting this fall. This 10-week beginner program runs from September 27 to November 29 and will introduce players to the rules of pickleball including scoring, strokes and proper grip. Open to Members and Non-Members.
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Have You Registered for our Premium Group Fitness Classes Yet? | |
Have you signed up for your Premium Group Fitness Class yet? We offer Kickboxing, Pilates, a variety of Yoga classes, and new this fall - Judo and Fascial Maneuvers. Learn more and sign up via email at fitness@villacharities.com, in-person at our Membership Office during office hours or call 416-789-7011 ext. 231. Registration is now open for Members and Non-Members. Take your fitness to the next level!
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INDEPENDENT SENIORS’ APARTMENTS | | |
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Milestone Birthday for Casa Abruzzo Resident | Family, friends and fellow residents gathered to honour Casa Abruzzo resident Margaret McDonnell, who recently celebrated her 103rd birthday! Margaret is one of the original residents of Casa Abruzzo, having lived there since the building opened in 1996. Our best wishes to Margaret on this remarkable milestone. | | |
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Join the VCTA Board of Directors | |
The Villa Colombo Toronto Auxiliary (VCTA) is looking for passionate individuals to join its Board of Directors. The VCTA Board’s mission is to support Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged (Toronto) and to improve the lives of our seniors through fundraising and community/family involvement. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Learn more and download the application form below.
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Enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.
Our Vision:
Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us.
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