Summer 2010

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Villa Charities 3 newsletter June 10, 1940 . . . 70 years ago The Honourable Jason Kenney, Centre/Villa Charities. of the social history of Canada Minister of Citizenship, Immigration both at Columbus Centre and on A comprehensive inventory of and Multiculturalism, recently user-friendly multi-media on-line Villa Colombo 4 relevant print, audio, visual and approved Columbus Centre’s sites as education tools accessible electronic resources will be proposal to the Community by anyone in the world. collected and catalogued. In Historical Recognition Program, addition, personal memories of Share your family story – contact Citizenship and Multiculturalism the period will be preserved as a Canada to commemorate and resource database of video/oral educate about the internments that histories. occurred in 1940. Villa Colombo Vaughan Partnerships with the Multicultural Di Poce Centre 6 “Seventy years ago this past June, History Society of Ontario and Canadians of Italian origin were universities and institutions across interned as potential enemies of Canada will provide a national Canada,” states Columbus Centre perspective. The histories, any Chair Nick Sgro. “This important photos and artefacts collected, will project will study and promote form an exhibit area at Columbus understanding of our history and Centre. This significant project will knowledge about impacts on Centro Scuola 8 be the first stage in development individuals, families and of the Italian Canadian History communities.” Museum at Columbus Centre. The contribution of $916,000 from Families of internees, students and Lucy Di Pietro, Project Director, at Citizenship and Multiculturalism the general public will be able to 416-789-7011. Canada will be supplemented by access and come to know this part $160,000 from Columbus Report to Donors 9 In my own words… It’s one of the few dates I will never forget: I understood that some Italians in Canada could face June 10, 1940. problems once Canada declared war on Fascist Italy, I was working at my job sorting but how was I a threat to national security? mail at the Front Street post office, I came to Canada from Italy when I when two RCMP officers came VITA 13 was six years old, and one of my towards me, asked me my name, brothers was enlisted in the told me to pack my things and go Canadian service. with them to their office to get finger printed. My widowed mother was rather religious and assured me that I asked why, and they simply told things would turn out as “come Dio me that from that day on, I, vuole” (as God wants), but at the Antonietta Bassano, was officially Carrier Gallery 17 time, it was difficult seeing the considered an enemy alien. boys living on Claremont Street I was one of thousands of Italian being taken from their homes and Canadians slapped brought down to the CNE holding grounds. with that status. In my case, I was Toni Ciccarelli, circa 1940 considered an enemy of the state I remember one of my friends, Mrs. because I had volunteered at Casa Italia in the Orlando, telling me to hurry down Columbus Centre 18 kitchen. to the CNE and bring some clothing to her two sons, and their rosary beads. (Continued on Pg. 10) Villa Charities

VILLA CHARITIES INC . BOARD OF GOVERNORS 40 years – 40 anni AERF Update PAST CHAIR Help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of Villa It has been over a year since the earthquake Dino Chiesa Charities! Next year we will mark this incredible struck L’Aquila, leaving hundreds dead and CHAIR milestone and we want you to be there with us. thousands of buildings destroyed or damaged. Nick Torchetti After active fundraising efforts by the Abruzzo “As we celebrate our achievements over the past VICE CHAIR Earthquake Relief Fund over the past year, and 40 years, we are also looking to the future to Nina Perfetto numerous visits to the effected areas in Italy, the ensure that the entire Villa Charities family REASURER board of trustees is reviewing projects and T continues to grow and share our passion with the Mark Di Vito proposals. community,” states Nick Torchetti, chair, Villa SECRETARY Charities. “I am pleased to announce that Villa An announcement on the approved project(s) will Aldo Cundari Charities board member Nina Perfetto will chair made in the coming months. GOVERNORS the 40th anniversary celebration committee. Nina “We thank the entire community for their support Nick Ametrano and the committee are already hard at work of our project over the past year and a half,” Paul Bottos preparing events and projects to commemorate, states Senator Con Di Nino, chair, Abruzzo Rudolph P. Bratty celebrate and push us to do more into the next Ken Cancellara Earthquake Relief Fund. “It is our duty to ensure generation.” Sam Ciccolini these funds are allocated to a project that meets Lisa Damiani Stay tuned for all the details on Villa Charities the needs and requirements of the CRA and the Lucia Favret anniversary celebration – get ready to board. Our volunteers are working diligently in Mario Giampietri commemorate, celebrate and donate! order to make this happen.” Robert Martella Edward Mancinelli Nick Manocchio Paul Mior Ken Cancellara: Lawyer to author Brian Narine Peter Santini On June 15, 2010, over 100 Cassels Brock, LLP, chief Nick Sgro people gathered at Columbus legal officer of Biovail Joseph Tanzola Centre for the Canadian book Corporation and executive Rina Tiberini launch of Ken Cancellara’s chairman of the Veridien Santo Veltri newest novel Finding Marco. Corporation, positions that Cancellara translated PRESIDENT & CEO In Finding Marco, a Pal Di Iulio expertly into his successful CEO of an auto protagonist’s experience in DIRECTOR OF FINANCE manufacturing company is his first novel, Finding Ugo Di Federico caught in a boardroom battle Marco. of right versus wrong. Unwilling to compromise the When not working on his AERF Tax ethics instilled in him by his next novel, Cancellara is Receipts Italian family, he returns to actively involved in a Thank you - his roots in Italy for a number of professional grazie to reevaluation of his life. organizations, including the everyone who Law Society of Upper donated to the Cancellara was born in Acerenza, an idyllic town in Canada, Advocates’ Society Abruzzo and the Canadian Bar Earthquake southern Italy. He immigrated Relief Fund. to Canada with his family at a Association. He is also a Official receipts young age and, armed with governor on the Villa for tax an innate ambition, followed Charities board of directors. purposes have a distinguished academic Proceeds from book sales been processed path. Cancellara received a and mailed. If will be donated to Villa juris doctorate degree from you have made Charities. To get your copy, a donation but the University of Toronto Law visit Columbus Centre or have not School and holds a master’s in call 416-789-7011. received your business law from York tax receipt, University and is the recipient please call us at of numerous honours. 416-789-7011. He served as managing partner and chairman of 2 x Villa Charities Newsletter Villa Charities

Villa Charities Among fans at Café 500 Newsletter is a Excitement for the 2010 FIFA involved – including residents at with half of the proceeds going publication of World Cup spread fast through Villa Colombo and children from to the Foundation. Villa Charities Inc. Columbus Centre! Congratulations to © 2010 All rights reserved Hundreds of soccer NAME for having the fans representing best picks and most Editorial Committee numerous countries points! watched the highs and Sam Ciccolini Plans are already in the lows of one of the most works to support and Nick Manocchio popular tournaments in follow Canada for the the world. Paul Mior FIFA World Cup 2014 in Even after Italy’s Brazil. Nick Sgro disappointing Thank you, grazie, to elimination, fans kept Nick Torchetti everyone who joined us, coming back to Café cheered with us and 500 to continue sharing in the the Columbus Centre daycare. shared our passion. Villa Charities Inc. excitement and passion that President & CEO only soccer can deliver. The There was even a soccer pool entire Villa Charities family got organized by Villa Charities – Palmacchio (Pal) Di Iulio

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Layout In Memoriam: Brian Boyd Villa Charities Carlo Varone Foundation Executive Director The Villa Charities family remembers with fondness Carlo Varone who passed away this Laura Dal Bo past May. Mr Varone’s son, Toni Varone, currently sits on the Villa Foundation board and was a past chair of Villa Charities Inc. From Venice with love www.villacharities.com The entire Varone family has been great Columbus Centre is the place to be for foreign supporters of Villa Charities over the past 40 years. friends looking for work experience and to I his eulogy at his father’s funeral, Toni shared meet people in Toronto. This past June, Lara these fond words: Pasquali from Cà Foscari University in Venice volunteered at Villa Charities/Columbus Centre “It was the events of the war (World War II) in various ways – helping in the art gallery, that shaped my father’s character. Having assisting with the Foundation’s special events – suffered the tragic loss of family, he vowed to all while learning about the organization and make his immediate family the essence of his the vibrant Italian-Canadian community in being. He was devoted to his parents Antonio Toronto. Lara has returned to Venice with lots and Antionetta, and to his sisters Elvira, Maria, of fond memories of her time spent in our Pub #40013194 Return undeliverable Canadian Carmelina, Anita and Letizia. He was piazza . Lara will also be in Venie volunteering especially fond of his only brother Peirino. addresses to: when our Team Villa runs the 2010 Venice Villa Charities Newsletter Through his life, this devotion to family was Marathon in October. 901 Lawrence Ave.W. never diminished.” Toronto, Ont M6A 1C3 Grazie Lara! Villa Charities Newsletter x 3 Villa Colombo Services for Seniors

VILLA COLOMBO Staying Active SERVICES FOR SENIORS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

PAST CHAIR Enzo Cuttini

CHAIR Nick Manocchio

1ST VICE CHAIR Santo Veltri

2ND VICE CHAIR Grace Palumbo-Eremita

3RD VICE CHAIR Gabriella Tino

TREASURER Peter Santini

SECRETARY Robert Galati

GOVERNORS Rosanna Arduini The seniors from the Elderly Persons’ Centre (EPC) at The Elderly Persons’ Centre at Villa Colombo is Patricia Boucher Villa Colombo enjoyed two wonderful weeks in Punta designed to reach out to seniors over 55 years of Anna Carino Cana from February 12 to February 26, 2010 escorted age living in the community. For an annual fee, Luigi d’Ambrosio by the EPC coordinator Mirella Ialongo. seniors are invited to participate in programs and Ron Di Francesco services offered in the Day Program, which include Joseph J. Fusco “The seniors had a lot of fun. It is always a joy to be special outings, spiritual programs and general Ernie Greco able to witness seniors having new experiences and recreational activities. Fr. Massey Lombardi to be able to add quality to their lives. The Marie Parker appreciation was visible in their eyes because they This year marked the 18th year that the EPC went Angelo Pesce know that there may not be another opportunity to on vacation in February. The next vacation will be Piero Suppa go away on vacation with friends,” states Mirella. one week in Wasaga Beach in August. Joseph Tanzola Nick Torchetti Celebrating our seniors with family and friends Dr. Marisa Zorzitto EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR June is Seniors’ Month danced, and sang to & CEO – a special designation the beautiful music Fernando Scopa recognized by the provided by Government of renowned local Ontario – and each accordionist Claudio year the Activation Santaluce, and Department at Villa enjoyed everyone’s Colombo works favourite summer together to put on treat – ice cream! fabulous events for Residents and their the residents and families also had a their families to enjoy. great laugh, as the Caring Clowns This year was no wandered the crowd, exception, and the telling jokes, poking staff worked hard to fun, and making host three special Family and friends and smiles everyone smile. events, the first being Tombola Night. On the evening of June 9th, residents Finally, on June 29th, everyone in the Villa Colombo gathered to play a special game of Tombola, enjoy family gathered for the 5th Annual Porchetta and refreshing watermelon and good company. Each Beer Night. During this event, residents and their participant received a special prize: summer hats, families gathered together to share a beautiful potted plants, and resident-decorated ceramics Italian meal, great company, music, and dancing. among others. The party lasted well into the evening, and everyone is already talking about next year’s event. The second event took place on the evening of June 14th - Varietà. During this special event, residents 4 x Villa Charities Newsletter Villa Colombo Services for Seniors

VILLA COLOMBO LADIES ’ A UXILIARY The VCLA promotes Family, Food, Fun Faith and Fundraising for the ultimate benefit BOARD OF GOVERNORS VCLA of the residents of Villa Colombo. PAST PRESIDENT New Board, New President Rotundo, treasurer; Gabe Tino, past- Camille Mainelli president; and directors, Mara Busca, Toni PRESIDENT Gabriella Tino On Thursday, June 17, 2010, the Villa Ciccarelli, Josie Cuda, Olivia DeMiglio, Jan Colombo Ladies’ Grossi, Maria 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Frances Gratta Auxiliary held its LaMarca, Ornella Annual General 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Malatesta, Denise Marisa Celenza Meeting and Election. Padovani, Carmela A new board was TREASURER Rotolo, Maria Silva, Rita Rotundo elected, and officer Mary Venditti, Lucy positions and ASSISTANT TREASURER Zampiero and Melina Maria Jose Silva directors installed. Zeppieri. GENERAL SECRETARY Mara Busca Please welcome our We would like to new board for 2010- MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY extend a huge Rose Greco 12: Frances Gratta, heartfelt thank you president; Luisa Dobilas, first vice-president; ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP SECRETARIES to our outgoing board. Their hard work and Lucy Zampiero Marisa Celenza, second vice-president; Rose dedication has continued the VCLA on a path and Melina Zeppieri Greco, general secretary; Connie Vella- of success, and the new board looks forward DIRECTORS Mackay, membership secretary; Rita to continuing that work. Josie Cuda Olivia De Miglio Join the Villa Colombo Ladies’ Auxiliary and be part of a dynamic group of dedicated volunteers who Louisa Dobilas share their time and love, fundraising for Villa Colombo. Jan Grossi Please call our office at (416)789-2113 ext 2260, or visit us at www.villacharities.com. Maura Miranda Carmela Rotolo Connie Vella-MacKay VCLA Golf Tournament 2010 Mary Venditti The VCLA 21st Annual Golf Tournament, held at securing many of the sponsors, thus ensuring a HONOURARY BOARD MEMBER Glen Eagle Golf Club on May 28, 2010 was blessed successful fund-raiser. Thank you to our Title Antoinette Ciccarelli with another glorious day. Over 100 golfers joined Sponsors, (Arvan Rehab Group, Futuremed us for this event. Helen Huh, Healthcare Products, President of MediSystem, led Medisystem Pharmacy, the way with a bright red 1957 Shoppers Home Health Care, Chevy golf cart to an 18-hole and Scotiabank), our Lunch game. Many thanks are Sponsor (DeMansou extended to all the corporate Construction Ltd.), our Bed sponsors and to the dedicated Sponsors (Commercial Bakeries golf committee led by co-chairs, Corp. and Mary Montanari) and Frances Gratta and Marisa our Reception Sponsors Celenza. (Complete Purchasing, M.C. Healthcare and Sysco Food Services of Toronto.) “We raised over $43,000. Congratulations to all of the committee members and volunteers for their Most of the sponsors were present to recognize passion and drive to make the 21st Annual Golf our winning foursomes with trophies, sponsored by Tournament a milestone year. These funds will Award Ribbons & Rosettes. At the event, Senator purchase 17 additional new electric beds for the Con DiNino spoke about the history and tradition seniors at Villa Colombo,“ states Frances Gratta, co- of Villa Colombo and how proud he is to have been chair. The VCLA fundraising events in the last two involved since the beginning. In fact, he years have purchased 65 beds for our seniors, acknowledged some of the founding members of surpassing the goal of $100,000. the VCLA, who were in the audience, Mrs. Enza Fusco and Mrs. Jackie Rosati. They both joined the “On behalf of the VCLA, I am very thankful to our luncheon activities, helping to distribute some of many sponsors that contributed towards the the wonderful raffle prizes. success of this tournament for the benefit of our seniors,“ states Gabriella Tino, VCLA President. Thank you to all of the participants - see you next year! A special thank you to Wieslawa Stepkowska, Assistant Executive Director, Villa Colombo for Villa Charities Newsletter x 5 Villa Colombo Services for Seniors

VILLA COLOMBO VAUGHAN Faith, Spiritual Celebrations and Gratitude BOARD OF GOVERNORS

HONOURARY CHAIR At Villa Colombo Vaughan, residents continue to of the Priest until June 2010. In honour of this Fred DeGasperis have the opportunity to practice their faith by special commemoration during the month of June participating in one of the residents had the CHAIR daily scheduled group opportunity to express Sam Ciccolini prayers or for their appreciation to all 1ST VICE CHAIR individual meditation. the priests supporting Rina Tiberini Residents’ spiritual Villa Colombo Vaughan needs are supported by joining in a special 2ND VICE CHAIR through a variety of thank you celebration Edward Mancinelli spiritual programs - for Father Gregory Ace, TREASURER one to one visits are Father John Borean, Stephen Shulman provided weekly, along Father Raffaele with Rosary, Bruzzone, Father SECRETARY Communion and Mass. Claudio Moser and Lorraine Bortolussi Father Donald White. In the month of May, in GOVERNORS honour of Mother “On behalf of the Quinto Annibale Mary, a group of very residents and Board of Anthony Baldassarra dedicated volunteers Directors of Villa Carla DeGasperis re- enacted the Rosary Colombo Vaughan, we Michelina Di Carlo and a special would like to thank you Enzo Di Iorio procession was held in for your continued Ben Soave Piazza DeGasperis, support, time and Nick Torchetti generating a lot of friendship” was the discussions amongst our residents on the traditions message provided by Sam Ciccolini, Chairman of Dr. Fabio Varlese of ‘la processione” (procession) held in their the Board of Villa Colombo Vaughan in a ADMINISTRATOR hometowns. commemorative card presented to all the priests. Valeria DeSimone In June 2009 Pope Benedict XVI declared the Year

World Cup Fever at Villa Colombo Vaughan Villa Colombo Vaughan residents and staff get into the World Cup spirit and cheer on the Azzurri with sonaglie and vuvuzelas. 6 x Villa Charities Newsletter Villa Colombo Vaughan

Sam Ciccolini, Chair, thanking the humble heroes of health at Villa Colombo Vaughan. Grazie EMS Every year, the staff and residents at EMS workers attended and enjoyed a you to the EMS workers who respond to Villa Colombo Vaughan invite police delicious meal prepared by staff and Villa Colombo Vaughan’s calls and also a officers, fire fighters and paramedics volunteers at Villa. After a scoop of gelato way to welcome community members to who assist the home throughout the and a quick espresso, the dedicated men our home, to meet our residents, staff year for a special celebration to say and women returned to work, making and volunteers, and make them feel like thank you. sure the Vaughan community continues a part of our extended family,” states to be safe and healthy. Sam Ciccolini, chair, Villa Colombo This year’s EMS Appreciation BBQ took Vaughan who attended the event. place on Friday, July 9, 2010. Over 50 “This annual event is a way to say thank Friends, Family, Fundraising On June 2, 2010, the family and friends fundraising party was held at Desserts Plus. Over $93,000 was raised and split between Villa Colombo Vaughan and York Central Hospital Foundation. “Despite uncertain economic times, it is evident that when a great cause, along with a dedicated committee are united, it is possible to raise record amounts of funds,” states Joseph Gulizia, Chair, Villa Colombo Vaughan Fundraising and Special Events Committee. Events such as this one allow Villa Colombo Vaughan to enhance the care and services provided to the residents. Due to past events, Villa has been able to purchase a bus, offer coffee in Piazza Valeria de Simone aided by Amalia Aiello and Rina Tiberini hold the proceeds of Garden Party under the watchful eye of DeGasperis, provide wine at meal time, “new” volunteer Joseph Gulizia and grateful Sam Ciccolini and staff. and recognize staff/physicians through expressed his gratitude for this hard extended to Teresa Piselli, Antonietta De the Maria DiSalvo Compassionate Care working committee for all of their Simone and the staff of Desserts Plus Award. efforts, commitment and fabulous Ristorante for donating the food and Sam Ciccolini, Chairman of the board results. A particular thank you is services. Villa Charities Newsletter x 7 Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana

Columbus Centre Dancers Put Their Centro Scuola Best Feet Forward supports the Sabrina Chieffallo, principal of the several important dance competitions. Columbus Centre Dance Program, The CCS Dance Company and the CCS AICW Conference describes the Year End Recital held on Competitive Dance Team took part in June 12 as “one of our most memorable senior and junior level contests in the in Italy and best performances yet!” 2009-2010 season, winning first and From June 10 to 13, 2010, the One hundred and eighty dancers took to second prizes, special awards, and dance Association of Italian Canadian Writers the stage at Toronto’s elegant St. scholarships. (See the list on this page) held their 13th biennial conference in Lawrence Centre for the Arts, putting their Such recognition reflects well on the the Hotel Du Parc, Atri, Abruzzo. That’s graceful talents on display for the sold-out strength of the dance programs offered at the location where Centro Scuola audience of 500 friends and family. Columbus Centre. The boost in confidence partners with two GTA school boards for Summer Credit Courses and the Fall “It was a victorious season,” exclaims the for each of the dancers is both thrilling and Semester for Ontario students. gifted Ms. Chieffallo with enthusiasm. Her rewarding since they spend long hours in dedication as a teacher and classes and practice sessions every week. The AICW conference theme was choreographer brought about success in Bravissime! “Writing our Way Home.” Twenty Canadian writers and three Americans were joined by ten academics from Italian universities that offer Canadian Studies. Officials from the sponsoring institutions also took part, including the Canadian Embassy in Rome, the Abruzzo Regional Council, and the City of Atri. Centro Scuola e Cultural Italiana- Columbus Centre had assisted in registering the conference participants, and in designing and printing the program, as well as other support. For three days, under the leadership of Vice President Jim Zucchero and Executive Member Licia Canton, AICW members and scholarly guests presented papers on topics such as the translation and publication of texts; Canadian writers in Italy; emigration and family roots; and SHINE DANCE COMPETITION 3RD OVERALL SMALL GROUP personal reflections. At the end of each KITCHNER ‘10 RESULTS Goodbye day’s sessions, the poets and story JUDGES CHOICE AWARD (Best Choreography) SPECIAL AWARDS writers read from their current works. Musicbox Perfect Precision – Goodbye (Small Group) The bright Italian sun, the mountain air, OVERALL CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD – Musicbox Graceful Arms – Harmony (Small Group) and the excellent meals created a warm SPECIAL AWARDS STARCATCHERS DANCE COMPETITION and congenial atmosphere for this Two of a kind – Leave (Duet) HAMILTON ‘10 RESULTS creative conference. Eyes have it – Eternal Tango (Solo) Fully Connected – Gravity (Solo) 1ST OVERALL GROUP Alberto Di Giovanni, Director of Centro Musicbox Scuola, co-hosted the final session and KICK IT UP DANCE COMPETITION OVERALL BEST CHOREOGRAPHY – Goodbye closing lunch with the President of the NIAGARA FALLS ‘10 RESULTS SPECIAL AWARDS Council of the Region of Abruzzo. This 1ST OVERALL BALLET POINTE SOLO Dynamic Duo – Leave took place high in the Maiella, in The Gift The Swan Lake Award – The Gift Roccamorice, Mr. Di Giovanni’s 1ST OVERALL BALLET GROUP Deliciously Creative – Musicbox hometown. The conference delegates Harmony $1000 Scholarship (New York Workshop) – Francesca Pedace agreed that this year’s meeting was 2ND OVERALL SOLO truly a memorable experience. Gravity Congratulations to the Junior Competitive 2ND OVERALL SMALL GROUP Team for receiving 1st place and High Gold in It is expected that the conference Alive their category!! papers will be published by 2011. 8 x Villa Charities Newsletter Summer 2010

Venice is coming to Toronto $10m

$ 8m Some surprises are worth the wait – and guests Morgan Stanley and TRIDEL have also committed $ 6m at this year’s Venetian Ball will be glad they did! to be presenting sponsors of the 2010 Venetian $ 4m An exclusive performance by a world-renowned Ball. These companies, as well as numerous $ 2m musician has just been confirmed. Want to know others, have demonstrated their commitment to $ 0m who our mystery performer is? You’ll the Venetian Ball and Villa Foundation – have to attend the 2010 Venetian and for that, we are extremely grateful as The Living Family Campaign Ball on Saturday, October 16, the proceeds raised will help to With our 40th anniversary fast 2010 at the Metro Toronto ensure another 40 years of approaching in 2011, it’s time Convention Centre to culturally sensitive care for to celebrate the promise of a find out. our community.” bright future while paying tribute to our heritage. But we Co-chairs of the 17th annual The staging of the need your help to do so… gala, James Di Luca and Venetian Ball is no easy Steven Muzzo have been hard feat - months of planning As we prepare for the next 40 at work with their volunteer go into this blockbuster years of relevant service to our committee, securing sponsors and event. Westbury National community, we hope to be ensuring that the much Show Solutions and Forget blessed with your continued anticipated Venetian Ball will dazzle Me Not Flowers will again support. Your support of the guests with celebrity sightings, lend their expertise to ensure the Ball Living Family Campaign today magnificent masks, delectable cuisine, a goes off without a hitch, with the perfect will help us to continue to provide spectacular live auction and show stopping amount of glitz and glamour. our culturally sensitive programs entertainment that guests won’t soon forget. and services for tomorrow. Many of Toronto’s top restaurants have already “With the help of our committee, this year’s Ball confirmed their participation in the antipasto and Living with passion. Today and is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet,” dessert receptions with samplings created tomorrow. Now and forever. state Steven and James. “We are pleased to especially for the Ball, and Eligio Paties and Chef Come share our passion. announce that, in addition to the International Domenico Di Gesù from Trattoria Do’Forni in Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, FIAT S.p.A., Venice (Cont’d on last page of Report to Donors) Team Villa: Training and fundraising for Villa Foundation The dedicated members of Team Villa have Today, Team Villa has almost doubled in size been hard at work training for the Venice and has become an annual destination Marathon while fundraising for Villa Foundation. sporting event where runners participate in a From monthly training sessions with Team Villa different marathon across Italy each year. The Coach Michael Brennan to running clinics with 2010 Team Villa, under the direction of co- coaches Serena Granzotto (Toronto) and Paolo chairs Frank Ciccolini and Tony Gentilucci, will Fiorino (Vaughan), the team is passionate again have two goals: to participate in the about their journey to Venice. 25th anniversary of the Venice Marathon on October 24, 2010 and to raise much needed On April 25, 2010, members of Team Villa support for Villa Foundation. participated in the Mercedes Benz 10K in Columbus Centre members, so all in all it Oakville. This sub-program encouraged turned out to be a very inspirational day for a Every member of Team Villa has an online members of Team Villa to kick-start their very worthwhile cause,” states Barb. fundraising page – visit training and it also allowed runners, like Nick Team Villa came to be in 2008 when two very www.villacharities.com to pledge our runners Schiralli and Barbara Pannese, who were not proud Italo-Canadians, Pino Correale and as they work hard to raise funds for essential part of the Team to participate in the 10K and Frank Ciccolini Jr. – both seasoned Villa Charities services. learn more about the Team Villa program. marathoners, walked into Villa Foundation’s Follow us on Facebook! “At first when we saw what a miserable day it office and said they would like to do Read the Team Villa Blog - was we were almost going to bail, but we something different to help raise funds for http://teamvilla2010.blogspot.com/ persevered and ended up running one of our Villa Foundation. Team Villa’s inaugural best times,” states Nick. “We also had the voyage to the 2009 Rome Marathon was a privilege of meeting some fellow runners and huge success. VILLA CHARITIES The 2010 Giro T.O. - cycling Italian style On May 30, 2010, approximately 100 cycling festivities, complete with the traditional bowl of FOUNDATION enthusiasts came out for the first ride of the season pasta fagioli at the Columbus Centre. and shared our Italian passion by participating in Congratulations to Arrigo Rossi who was awarded BOARD OF GOVERNORS the 5th annual Giro T.O. the Maglia Rosa for collecting the most 2010 During breakfast, pledges for the 2010 registration and lots of PAST CHAIR Giro T.O. And a special espresso at Columbus shout out to Joe Joseph A. Chiappetta, Centre, Toronto mayoral Raimondo for being the Founder candidates Rocco Rossi first girino back at the and Sarah Thompson CHAIR Columbus Centre. greeted riders and Rudolph P. Bratty, wished them well on With the generous help Founder their journey through of riders and corporate the streets of Toronto sponsors, approximately VICE CHAIR and Vaughan. After the $32,000 was raised to Alfredo DeGasperis, opening ceremonies, help the Villa Charities Founder bike enthusiasts, family family of organizations members and corporate teams tackled the city continue their 40-year history of providing TREASURER streets in one of three routes: the long route culturally sensitive care and making a difference in Edward Sorbara, (100km), the short route (60km) or the family route the quality of life for the seniors in our community. Life Member (15km). This year’s edition of Giro T.O. had an extra special SECRETARY Girini cycled the city streets in a route that mimicked meaning – it was dedicated to John LiVolsi, a long- Mauro Baldassarra the shape of the Italian boot, visiting the noted time member at Columbus Centre who passed away Italian areas in Toronto and Vaughan. And what earlier in the year. John’s family was in attendance GOVERNORS would an Italian ride be without rest stops along the and announced a special donation in his memory. way serving delicious and refreshing Italian fare! Domenic Alfieri, Life Member Thank you to everyone who participated and Mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone cheered on the Sam Ciccolini helped to make the 5th annual Giro a fun-filled day. riders at the College Street rest stop, and the Grazie to all our 2010 sponsors – for a complete list Anthony Fusco, Founder popular polenta and sausage rest stop at Famee of sponsor acknowledgements, please see the next Furlane fuelled riders at the half-way point. Tony Gagliano page of Report to Donors. Mario Romano , Life Member All participants successfully completed Giro T.O. Toni Varone, Life Member and enjoyed a delicious BBQ with post-ride

FOUNDERS Joseph D. Carrier † An Afternoon Affair to remember Angelo DelZotto The 3rd annual An Afternoon Affair – a celebration Approximately $35,000 was raised to benefit Villa Sen. Con Di Nino of women, exclusively for women in support of Villa Charities’ newest daycare located in Centro Foundation, took place on June 13, 2010. Abruzzo which opened in October 2008. This Orey Fidani † much-needed third Event chair Gina Scola Marco Muzzo † daycare will continue welcomed over 200 the tradition of the women to the Park Hyatt LIFE MEMBERS Columbus Centre Toronto, to enjoy Carlo Baldassarra Daycare – a unique traditional afternoon tea brand of childcare that Eugene Boccia † while listening to special blends together Dino Chiesa presentations by Bryce programs that ensure Wylde, Dr. Lisa Kellet, John Di Poce proper early childhood Gina Mollicone-Long and Carlo Fidani development while Debbie Van Kiekebelt, on celebrating Italian John A. Gennaro the theme of the event - passion through culture Elio Rosati † outer beauty and inner and traditions. Joseph Zentil strength, moderated by L-R; Vivian Catricala, Lisa Alfieri-Sladen, Gina Scola - Chair, broadcaster Laura Di Julie Rusciolelli and Teresa Chong Grazie - thank you to Battista. everyone who made An EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Afternoon Affair an elegant and successful event! Laura Dal Bo Guests were also treated to an exclusive look at the For a complete list of sponsor acknowledgements, newest Ports 1961 collection; a sneak peak of Rita please see the next page of Report to Donors. Tesolin’s newest jewellery creations and one luck lady won a $1000 shopping spree at Bandiera Jewellers. Villa Foundation Father’s Day Golf Classic and Father & Son Dinner On June 22, 2010, over 200 guests celebrated draw. Fausto Gaudio of IC Savings won the difference in the community. la famiglia italiana at the Villa Foundation 50/50 draw and generously donated his During the evening festivities, a surprise Father’s Day Golf Classic and Father & Son winnings to Villa Foundation. announcement was made by Rudolph Bratty Dinner Celebration, a day that blended and Anthony Fusco Sr. – who have been together a glorious afternoon on the golf instrumental in the growth of Villa course (Italian-style, of course!) with an Charities over the past 40 years and elegant dinner all about dad. Rainy continue to be involved today – pledged weather didn’t put a damper on the over their financial support to start off the 128 golfers who hit the green at Eagles Living Family Campaign - Villa Nest Golf Course. In fact, golfers were kept Foundation’s newest capital campaign busy at the porchetta station, the Miss being undertaken to meet the Martini sampling tent and the espresso unprecedented level of demand for our stop, giving their swings a little extra kick. programs, services and facilities as our In the evening, another 120 guests joined community continues to grow and to other families for the annual Father Son help us prepare for the next 40 years of dinner, where NHL legend Andy Bathgate L-R; Chair Joe Fusco with his son and nephew. service to the community. shared his insights on our national Mille grazie to all our generous sponsors obsession (hockey, of course!) and his life Approximately $70,000 was raised to help and in-kind donors. For a complete list of experiences as a world renowned sports star Villa Charities continue its 40 year history of sponsor acknowledgements, please see the and family man. Guests were kept busy providing culturally sensitive care and page below. with a live auction, raffle and 50/50 cash sharing the Italian passion that makes a Grazie - thank you to all our special event sponsors! Your support is key to the success of our events! For a complete listing of all of our event sponsors, please visit www.villacharities.com and click on Special Events. Giro T.O. - May 29, 2010

Presenting Sponsor Maglia Rosa Sponsor Maglia Az z u rra Spo nsors Squadra Sponsor

R out e M arshall Sponsor Rest Stop Sponsors

Autoshare Lady York Foods

An Afternoon Affair - June 13, 2010 Presenting Tea Sponsor Guest Speaker Sponsor Photography Sponsor Trunk Show Sponsor

Jewelry Sponsor Champagne Sponsors Tea Cup Sponsors

Scones Sponsors AGF EMMA Herman Miller BMO Fogler Rubinoff LLP Inter-Transport Elite Construction Harvey Kales Real Estate Royal LePage – Robert Nimmo

Villa Foundation Father’s Day Golf Classic and Father & Son Dinner Celebration - June 22, 2010

Presenting Sponsors Golf Cart Sponsor Golfer Gift Sponsor Golf Ball Sponsor Antipasto Sponsor

Skills Challenge Sponsors Dinner Sponsor Padre Sponsor Figlio Sponsors

Corporate Foursomes Adriatic Insurance - Fred Sauer CIBC - Tom Player & Domenic Redda John Cirillo Local 183 Training Centre Scotia McLeod Aldershot Landscape Commerical Bakeries John DaRae Nick Sgro Terraplan Aspen Ridge Homes Dan Fantin John Militello Nortown Air Tri-Con Concrete Finishing BFL (Addy Buna) Extrudex Aluminum Liuna Canadian Tri Fund Robert Gray & Michael Correale York Disposal Thank you - Grazie to our Donors A heart-felt thank you to the following individuals and corporations that have made a donation of $100 or more to Villa Charities Foundation during the period March 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. $50,000 - $99,999.99 Gary Bluestein Charitable Foundation Brampton Brick Limited DiCecco, Mary Muzzo, Steven Gem Campbell, Terrazzo & Tile Inc. Brandfusion Ltd. Dileo, Domenica St. Joseph Communications Gray & Associates Brookson, Frederick Dolvin Mechanical Contractors Limited Guglietti, Riccardo Brunjo, Daniela Domcom Investments Inc. $20,000 - $49,999.99 Harvey Kalles Real Estate Limited Caliendo, John Don Naylor and Associates Enbridge Inc. Herman Miller Canada Inc. Campora, Tony Landscape Architects Italian Canadian Savings Jan K. Overweel Limited Canadian Leak Detection Draganjac Pressman C.A. & Credit Union John R. Cirillo Professional Corporation C a nadian Soccer Association Duffy, Scott Italpasta Limited KPMG LLP Car Park Management Services Limited D urzo, Forge Maxims Limited Partnership L.I.U.N.A. Canadian Tri-Funds Caravaggio, Mary D'Urzo, Dominic Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd. L.I.U.N.A. Local 183 Training and Cardinale, Gail D'Urzo, Frank Reliance Comfort Rehabilitation Centre Carlini, Daniel D'Urzo, Nick Limited Partnership M.A.M. Group Inc. Carmen L. Guglietti Lumber Inc. Ender Holdings Ltd. Zodiac Developments Marsala, Paul Casola, Carlo ENJ Excavating Limited $10,000 - $19,999.99 Milicorp Construction Ltd. Casuscelli, Domenic Enroute Imports Inc. BFI Canada Inc. Nicholas Group Inc. Catricala, Vivian F.C. Maintenance Bratty and Partners LLP Nonnodesto Income Inc. Ceschia, Gianni Facca, Gino Concord Adex Inc. Nortown Air Systems Cheung, Ken Ferrante, Tonia Greenpark Group of Companies Oakdale Kitchens Chiodo, Ralph Fidani, Mary Hazelhurst Estates Inc. Omura, Dr. Daniel Chong, Teresa Fidelity Investments Canada ULC Interior Systems Contractors Association Ontario Formwork Association Chow, Bella Filicetti, Michael of Ontario Pelliccione, Arturo Ciavarro, Loreta Fiorde, Antonio Omico Mechanical Ltd. Realpoint Management Limited Ciccolini, Robert Florio Aluminum Pantalone, Rocco Reda, Domenic Ciccolini, Frank Fong, Yook Ying PGA Construction Management Ltd. Ricoh Canada Inc. Ciccolini, Steven Foo, Jane Prism Partners Inc. ScotiaMcLeod - CLS Ciccolini Jr., Frank Forest Contractors Ltd. Sky Homes Corporation Wealth Management Cioffi, Angelo Francescutto, Edy Solmar Development Corp. Silver Carpentry (1997) Limited Clapham, Rayanne Franco, Hector Sorbara, Edward Star Disposal Equipment Co. Ltd. Classic Auto Collision Ltd. Fusco, Anthony TD Canada Trust Taglione, Renato Clearsphere Futuremed Health Care Products Inc. TD Bank Financial Group Collini, Peter G. Salvador Contracting Ltd. $5,000 - $9,999.99 Tempo Plastics Limited Concord Food Centre Inc. Gagliano, Tony Canamould Extrusions Inc. The Great-West Life Assurance Company C on-Drain Company (1983) Ltd. Gallo, Peter Comella, Jack The Sam Sorbara Charitable Foundation C o nnolly, Michelle Gambin, Charles Commercial Bakeries Corporation The Sorbara Group Contardi, Nella Gammond Investments Limited Evergreen Lawn Sprinklers Inc. The Zanchin Auto Group Inc. Cooper Roofing Inc. GES Canada Khan Enterprises Inc. Torchetti, Gabriele Core I.H.R. Giacometti, Louisa LiVolsi Holdings Inc. Torchetti, Nick Cornacchia, Lina Giordano, Gene Nancy's Very Own Foundation $100 - $999.99 Corporate Travel Service Giovanni & Concetta Guglietti Neamsby Investments Inc. Corvino, Maddalena Family Foundation 1534799 Ontario Ltd. Rocco & Irene Pantalone Cosentino, Charles Girardin, Richard Abbott of England Family Foundation Creative Rock Design Studio Goldberg, Leslie Aboud, Deborah Tridel Corporation Crignano, Sam Goldman Spring Kichler Adriatic Insurance Brokers Ltd. Crimeni, Josie and Sanders LLP $3,000 - $4,999,99 Alfieri-Sladen, Lisa Curtis-Ferrera, Laura Graci, Tony Anonymous Alternatives Dal Bo, Laura Green, Esther Carinci, Luciano Altus Group Limited Dal Bo, Clara Grifone, Rose Sgro, Nick Arconti, Elena D'Amico, Adrienne Grisolia, Claudio Tri-Con Concrete Finishing Co. Ltd. Arvanitis, Jennifer Dante Alighieri Academy Grossi, Bruno Zachary De Vuono Limited Avenue Building Corporation De Luca, Vera Grossi, Jan Baglione, Pat $1,000 - $2,999.99 De Luca, Enza Gucciardi, Tania Baker, A. Paul ACD Wholesale Meats Ltd. De Pellegrin, Carlo Guiducci, Damian Baldassarra, Mike Adriatic Insurance Brokers Ltd. Deangelis, Michael Hadwen, John Bandiera, Maria AGF Trust Company DECORENZA Hanson Pipe & Precast Inc. Basecrete Inc. Aldershot Landscape Contractors LP DeGasperis, Freddy Harripersaud, Tom Baton Rouge Restaurant & Bar Altomare, Tony Del Greco, Gloria Herskowitz, Harry Battagli, John Bank of Montreal Del Zotto, Marlene Home@Ease Realty Bavaro, Liz Bell Canada DelZotto, Lia HOMES Publishing Group Bellisario, Aldo BFL Canada Risk Dempsey, Bowes Hussey, Virginia Bellissimo, Steve and Insurance Services Devenishek, Tom Iacobelli, Celeste Bentley, Nathan BMO Harris Private Bank Di Battista, Marco Ianzino, Vincenzo Bertoia-Suriano, Paula Breda, Paul Di Cecco, Mirca Imbrogno, Nadia Blackburn, Alistair Chiappetta, Joseph Di Domizio, Dino Industrial Alliance BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. Ciot Marble & Granite Inc. Di Giovanni, Annamaria Industrial Roofing Services Limited Bomben Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Classic Mouldings Inc. Di Iulio, Pal Inter-Transport Ltd Bonicelli, Rita Cool-Aid Mechanical Di Manno, Joe J.K. Mistry Dentistry P.C. Bortolussi, Lorraine DeGasperis, Andrew Di Nino, Consiglio J.T. Graphic Productions Inc. Botticella, Rose Di Vito, Mark Di Prata, Camillo Jane Street Optical Bozzo, Alberto Elite Construction Inc. Di Salvo, Fiorella Jardin Design Group Inc. Brama Inc. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP Diano, Carla Jaswal, Amarpreet Please note, all efforts are made to ensure proper acknowledgement of each donor at time of printing. If we have omitted your name or incorrectly spelled your name, please accept our apologies and contact the Foundation office at 416-789-7011, ext. 307. Kartavicius, Romas Omura-Lorkovich, Mira Shaw, Greg In Honour Kenella Painting Inc. One World Brands - 1355800 Ontario Inc. Shiff, Gary Cancellera, Ken Kharwanwala, Yazdi Ontario Hospital Association Simone, Walter Fatiga, Tom Kulczycki, Susan Orazzo, Sr. Daniela Simonetta, Silvana Grazie Ristorante Kuzuian, Aret Eric Orfei, Lisa Singh, Veeran-Anne Tramonte, Rosaria Labourers International Union Ozz Electric Sipec, Miroslav of North America Local 506 Palermo, Joe Smith, Jeffery In Memory Lacivita, Nick Papaconstantinos, Irene Solidwall Concrete Forming Ltd. Birol, Angela Lamanna, Tony Paraninfi, Antonio Sorbara Services Limited Borsa, Domenico Lanni, Lisa Parisotto, Sandro Spataro, Lisa Bucci, Giuseppe Larizza, Kristina Paulmar Gifts Company Limited Stairs, Darja Calabretta, Antonio Leader Plumbing & Heating Inc. Pedal Performance Starkman Development Corporation Calamia, Antonino Lee, Derrick Pelliccione, Lawrence Steel, Pat Campitelli, Rosaria Li Preti, Ida Peluso, Frank Suarez Sauret, Maria-Josefa Canzio, Filomena Lio, Mia Penmore Financial Group Inc. Summers-Dossena, Ann Carcone, Carmela Lippa, Abele Pietrodangelo, Carmine Superina, Giuliano Colosimo, Pietrina & Ettore Lisi, Enrico Pinedale Properties Ltd. Superior Machining & Repairs Limited De Pasquale, Maria Vittoria Li Volsi, Tony Pistor, William Suppa, Piero De Pellegrin, Ester Lombardi, Gina Premium Food Sales Inc. Tacconelli-Magwood, Lidia Di Federico, Antonio Longo's Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. Prima Air Limited Taggio, Marianne DiClemente, Luigi LoRe, Stefanie Provost, Ryan Tanzola, Joseph Ferracuti, Anthony Mah, Edward Quality Rugs of Canada TCR Fidani, Alma Rose Maio, Lidia R&G Mechanical Services Ltd The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Fossella, Teresa Manson, Anne R.B. Tax Accounting Services Inc. The National Golf Club of Canada Giampietri, Pasquale Manzon, Frank Raimondo, Costanzo The Oak Stair Limited Grando, Palmira Marinaccio, Bridget Raimondo Holdings Inc. The Pickle Barrel Gratta, Rosaria Marino, Don Rao, Fortunato The Toronto-Dominion Bank Iacobellis, Nunzio Martella, Angela Red Alder Limited Thomson, Susan LiVolsi, John Martella, Domenica RG Security Systems Inc. Tino, Gabriella Macri, Rosa Masco Canada Limited Rodaro, Maria Toppan, Marcello Maffei, Rosa Mastromartino, Melina Rojas, Jorge Torkin Manes LLP Masucci, Nicolangelo Mauro, Francesco Romeo, Frank Totino, Claudio Morandin, Noemi Maverick Graphics Inc. Roos, Jane Tredgett, April Nina Sarracini & Dino Ciccolini MBM Maintenance & Supplies Inc. Rosin, Hazel Triple Canon Corporation Ottaviani, Alfredo McKeracher, Bob Rosscan Limited TSS Sanitation Supplies Ltd. Piazza, Frances Mary MDF Mechanical Limited Rossetti, John & Tony Sanitation Supplies Ltd. Pincivero, Ada Medi Group Incorporated Rossi, Nicola UCIT Online Security Positano, Antonio Melrose Investments Inc. Rossos, Cecilia Unilock Ltd. Provenzano, Francesca Memme, Maria Rotondo, Paul United Way of Greater Toronto Santini, Ziara Mendelsohn, Nelly Rumeo, Sally Uni-Tri Masonry(1989) LTD Sarracini, Nina Mesiti, Rocco Ruscio, Jennifer Universal Workers Union Local 183 Scaini, Eda Mete, Mary Ruso, Adele Veltri, Santo Scaini, Gino Miceli, Daniela Ruso, Agnes Venditti, Mario Selvitella, Paolo Migliozzi, Ernestina Russo, Serafino Vetro, Fortunata Teakle, Stuart Millpond Investments Ltd. Sacco Steel Ltd. Volpentesta, Carmela Tullo, Michele Misasi, Pasquale Samcoe, Terry Volpentesta, Tony Varone, Carlo Misasi, Pasquale Sammar Holdings Wiktorowicz, Barbara Zupancich Sr., Stelio Moreau, Jan Sarraino, Elena Wong, Gwen Moretto-Howard, Elvira Satkar Auto Sales Woodbridge Painting Company Ltd. Tree of Life Mortgage Edge Scarola, Giovanni Zentil, Michael DeVuono, Zaccaria Municipal Electrical Contracting Scauzillo, Michael Zigarlick, Lorena Fidani, Alma Rose (1980) Ltd. Schindler, Aniko Zurn Industries Limited Giampietri, Pasquale Naraine, Christopher Schiralli, Rick Scaini, Elio and Eda O'Brien, Kimberly Scott, Ken Varone, Carlo Occhiuto, Maria Sereda, Stella Okopny, Edward Severin, Maria The Trees of Life stand tall in Piazza Bartolini at Villa Colombo. They are magnificent bronze and brass sculptures and are a way to pay tribute to beloved family members and friends while supporting Villa Foundation.

(Venetian Ball - Cont’d from Pg.1) will be returning to help create an know to anticipate a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the first authentic menu for guests to enjoy, which may include something walk down the red carpet to the last spin on the dance floor, the from the menu Chef Domenico prepared when he was chosen to be 2010 Venetian Ball will entertain and delight guests all night long! the personal chef for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt during their recent Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to support Villa Foundation - stay in Venice. reserve your corporate table today! For more information on the With master impressionist Rich Little set to introduce the 2010 Venetian Ball, contact the Foundation office at 416-789-7011 ext. surprise performer and Simply Grand keeping guests dancing – you 242 or www.villacharities.com Grazie to the Presenting Sponsors of the 2010 Venetian Ball VITA Community Living Services / Mens Sana

The VITA Method “The VITA Method” is what they call it in Pennsylvania. For “Like VITA, Milestones is aware that there needs to be a strong several years now, VITA Community Living Services has been set of policies and a purposeful over-riding directive that targets working on developing approaches, practices and protocols with the reduction of the possibility and the occurrence of abuse,” the aim of providing safe home and work environments for states Manuela Dalla Nora. “VITA Community Living Services people with disabilities. VITA’s work has garnered notice from a was the first organization in the world to put the provision of a variety of organizations and policies developed at VITA are safe environment up front in our mission statement.” often requested for review. During the meeting, the Milestones team reviewed all aspects Milestones, a cross state agency in Pennsylvania, took the request of ‘The VITA Method’ from member training, to staff training, to a step further. After learning a bit about VITA’s approach, a team the development of a culture of safety. They left with a from Milestones came up to Toronto to visit with Manuela Dalla renewed commitment to use VITA as a model for their work in Nora, VITA’s Executive Director and Dave Hingsbsurger, VITA’s Pennsylvania. Director of Clinical and Educational Services. In September, Manuela and Dave will travel to Pittsburgh to The Milestones staff - Barb Conniff, CEO, Mary Nau, Director present to their state wide board of directors on ‘The VITA and Natalie Symons, Clinical Services Co-ordinator - spent a day Method’ and will serve as consultants and cheering squad as on site at VITA talking about the challenges and opportunities in Milestones sets safety front and center in their approach to implementing ‘The VITA Method.’ services.

VITA Takes A Day VITA staff were gifted with a The Personal Development beautiful day for the third Committee, which provides a annual staff retreat which variety of training took place in the large opportunities for members, conference room at the presented a game show Pladium in Mississauga. based on Deal or No Deal Every year, VITA brings its that involved the entire staff together to celebrate organization. This committee past achievements and to is made up from all parts of envision future goals. the agency and reflected in a “It’s an important event as very real way how individual Vita’s services are spread parts of the organization can over two regions and one come together to create large city,” states Manuela unique opportunities for Dalla Nora, Executive people with disabilities. Director, VITA. “For many of Throughout the day there VITA’s staff the retreat is the were opportunities for team only opportunity they have building exercises that were to be part of the larger both fun and competitive. team.” The tug of war was a sight to The day began with Dalla behold. It was wonderful to Nora giving a presentation see small clusters of staff that emphasized the need together chatting and for teamwork and for mutual sharing time together. support. Staff was People came as individuals encouraged to continue to but left as a team! grow in their jobs, to support each other in pursuit of excellence and to ensure, always, quality care of members. 14 x Villa Charities Newsletter VITA Community Living Services / Mens Sana

VITA C OMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES BOARD OF GOVERNORS

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Rick De Vincenzo

PRESIDENT Paul Mior

VICE PRESIDENT Brian Naraine

TREASURER Larry Andrade

SECRETARY Paul Bottos

GOVERNORS Dr. Neal Belluzzo Lou Cairo Morris Cariola Robert Caruso Wilma Cesario Rosanna D’Ambrosi Frank De Cesare Fausto Gaudio Lorne Glass It Didn’t Rain on Our Parade Nancy Salerno SELF ADVOCATE Like many great things in life, it began with a and even briquettes and fuel for the BBQ. Special David White parade. VITA held it’s 2nd annual Fun Day at the thanks to Lady York, Boardwalk Construction, Open Tycos Day Programme on June 25, 2010. For three Window Bakery and Home Hardware for their EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Manuela Dalla Nora months, the members at VITA worked to create a generosity. Their giving spirit made the day even spectacular event. more special. They painted, they Phyllis, a VITA planned, they made member, said that decorations, all with a she liked the BBQ mind to celebrate the and the games but summer. that she really liked “It’s one of the few the opportunity to opportunities that meet so many people VITA members and and see old friends. staff have to be Althea Purrier, a VITA together and to simply staff agreed that it have fun!” states Larry was wonderful to get Kobos, a Tycos staff to meet people and member and founder ‘see all of VITA of the event. together.’ And have fun they Desmond Bailey was did. It began with the MC for the day members and staff and had people parading onto the grounds waving flags of different dancing and kept the day moving to a joyous beat. countries, celebrating the diversity within VITA. On Donna Escott, Programme Director, volunteered to the building hung a huge mural, created by VITA be ‘dunked’ in the dunk tank and a VITA member members, that featured flags from around the quickly sent her splashing into very cold water! world. The BBQ started early and the smells of It was a grand day and continues another wonderful hamburgers and sausages filled the air. Again this VITA tradition. year many companies donated food, refreshments, Villa Charities Newsletter x 15 Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery

“Evangelina” by Sabelis A special exhibit by artist Sabelis continues until the end of the Indonesian heritage. In 1963, he moved to Toronto where he summer at the Carrier Gallery. began to blend the two distinct cultures of his homeland with Canada to develop a very distinctive style. For the last two years, Sabelis has been working on this series of 40 acrylic paintings, all which have a special meaning. They are Sabelis first solo exhibit took place in London, Ontario in 1967, a tribute to his wife, Evangelina, with whom he has shared the and since then he has exhibited all over the world. His artwork last 40 years. can be found in private, corporate and public collections in The Netherlands, France, Germany, Vatican City, Sweden, “Through these works, I have expressed what I can’t in words – Switzerland, The Phillippines, Japan, Singapore, Israel, Mexico, my love, devotion and thanks for her love and companionship Columbia, Australia, and United States. through these past 40 years, with hopefully many more to follow,” states Sabelis. “Evangelina” by Sabelis runs to August 26, 2010 in the Upper Gallery. Sabelis was born in The Netherlands in 1942 of Dutch and

“Facce” by Rino Noto This October, acclaimed Italian-Canadian photographer Rino the subconscious. With this, I hope to continue creating an ever Noto will exhibit a unique show at the Carrier Gallery. evolving emergence of the subject.” According to his web site: Noto is the recipient of many prestigious international awards and showcased his work in both Europe and North America. Discovering photography at an early age and experiencing his After a successful exhibit at the De Luca Gallery in 2009, Noto is fascination of the world through his viewfinder would change presently working on two gallery exhibitions and a video Noto’s life forever. He grew a hunger for knowledge and installation for 2011. derived his greatest inspiration from the most fundamental detriment of the photographic process – light in the darkness. “Facce” by Rino Noto runs from October 1 to November 1, 2010 in the Lower Gallery “With the use of light I strive to evoke a craving for closeness, and once drawn in the depth of the shadow provides a pool for

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“Birches” by Upcoming Exhibits Tracy Thompson at the Carrier Toronto-based artist Tracy Thompson brings her acrylic paintings to the August 2010 Carrier Gallery this Fall. Thompson’s depictions of Canadian landscapes are “Evangelina” by Sabelis sure to inspire visitors to the gallery. Runs to August 23, 2010 Upper Gallery Thompson’s paintings explore dualities: common and precious, ephemeral and Pat La Croix Photography everlasting, isolation and belonging and Runs to August 26, 2010 our internal and external relationships Reception Wall B – Lobby with the world. She responds to the connections Rosemarie Luza - Peruvian Art between past, present, shared Runs to August 24, 2010 experience and the impact of our Lower Gallery actions, though we are temporary to this place and time. Thompson is September 2010 fascinated by the connection between the artist and the art and the art and Salvador Grimaldi the viewer. September 1 to 29, 2010 Upper Gallery Thompson’s work was nominated for the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Columbian Exhibit Riverdale Art Walk. by Christina Martin “Birches” by Tracy Thompson runs from September 1 to 29, 2010 October 1 to November 6, 2010 in the Lower Gallery Atrium. Watercolours by Chelo Sebastian September 1 to 29, 2010 Atrium

Artisti Canadesi in Spoleto October 2010 “Athletes” by Jeff Jackson Every year, artists from Italy visit Columbus Centre’s Carrier Gallery to share their October 1 to November 9, 2010 work with their Canadian fans. This year, artists from Canada will return the favour. Upper Gallery From August 28 to September 11, 2010, nine Canadian artists will travel to Spoleto, “Facce” by Rino Noto Umbria to showcase their work to their Italian fans. October 1 to November 1, 2010 The idea is the brainchild of Rosa Graci, the curator of the Carrier Gallery. Lower Gallery “We want our artists to make connections and share their talent with a whole new “Birches” by Tracy Thompson audience,” states Graci. October 1 to November 6, 2010 The artists who will be participating in this exciting venture include: Anthony Atrium Batten, Kim Atkins, Val Russell, Ana Jurpik, Heidi Burgle, Johanna Mehang, Gerry Conway, John Cutruzzola, Janos Gardonyi, Jeff Jackson, Rosemary Mihalyi and Giancarlo Piccin – all of whom have exhibited at the Carrier Gallery. For more information on upcoming or past Check the next issue of the Villa Charities Newsletter for a full recap and photos exhibits or to purchase any works, please from the trip. contact Rosa Graci, Carrier Gallery, 416-789-7011 ext. 300 [email protected].

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AVANTI - 25 years at Columbus Centre Most people dread Mondays. But for the men and women of group will often take turns bringing panini or pizza for everyone. the AVANTI group, they live for them! Umberto Mora began at AVANTI as a volunteer the same day For 25 years, visually impaired Italian Canadians have been Mario started. But after a workplace accident left him visually gathering every impaired, the group Monday at Columbus took on a new Centre to socialize, meaning for him. exercise and enrich “There is no other place their lives through the where I could go to be AVANTI program. with my friends – The group was started friends who knew what in 1985 by volunteer I was going through. extraordinaire After 25 years together, Georgina Madott. In we are like a family” fact, it was Mrs. Madott The success of the who organized two program also lies in successful fundraisers the dedication of the with international volunteers who assist superstar Luciano the members with the Pavarotti in the early activities. For many years, Alessandro Busato was the volunteer 80s. The funds raised were instrumental in starting the group, leader of the group. Today, Lou Santonato had picked up that which has grown and evolved since then into a vital service baton. Tony and Antoinetta Renna are a married couple who offered at the Centre. began volunteering with AVANTI 5 years ago. At the beginning of each week, 15 men and women meet at “There used to be more women in the group, so a friend of ours Columbus Centre – some make use of the courtesy taxi service, who volunteers with AVANTI asked me to come to make them others are dropped off by family members. They start their day feel more comfortable – my husband and I have been coming with a coffee and biscotti, which are oftentimes homemade by ever since,” explains Anoinetta. volunteers. After catching up, the members start their day – some play bocce, others engage in lively card games. The couple lives in Caboto Terrace, apartment building for independent seniors, and sometimes volunteers at Villa Colombo. “It’s like a family here,” states Mario Ferrari, who has been attending the program since 1985. “When I first joined, I would “We enjoy coming here and doing something special with all sink like a rock in the pool. Now, I swim over 20 lengths at least our heart,” states Tony. “This is a family – people who come twice a week at Columbus Centre – I feel like a whole man again.” together, eat together and laugh together.” The members of AVANTI make full use of the Centre’s AVANTI member Gina Federico feels passionately about the group: amenities, including the athletic facilities such as the pool and “I thank God that I found this group. If it wasn’t for AVANTI, I sauna. Lunch is sometimes a special treat – members of the would be at home during the day, alone. Here, I am not alone.”

(Continued from pg. 1) I also remember hearing that the man I had worked for as a uniforms for a kind Jewish shop owner who took pity on us teenager, Mr. Magi, the owner of a fancy Florentine lamp shop, Italians (“I know what you’re going through,” he told me), but it had been shipped to the internment camp in Petawawa. took years to regain the dignity. Even our priest from St. Agnes Church, was arrested. I told Prime Minister Brian Mulroney back in 1990 that I wanted my finger prints back, and he told me that if they were still Most of the boys and men from Toronto’s Little Italy that had around, I could have them. But I’ve changed my mind. been arrested eventually came home, but for me, being called a wop and other names, left its scars. The stigma of having to What I do want is for someone to acknowledge what happened report to the RCMP every month and having to tell them if I was to thousands of Italian-Canadians back in 1940. leaving town left me bitter. I, Antoinetta Ciccarelli, believe it’s important that future It’s been 70 years and the memories have not faded, despite my generations know about the internment camps in Petawawa, 95 years. I know too well what it feels like to be stripped of and I hope, that this moment in history becomes part of the ones dignity, freedom and livelihood. Canadian school curriculum. It took months, but I eventually found another job, sewing army Toni Ciccarelli 18 x Villa Charities Newsletter Columbus Centre

COLUMBUS CENTRE OF TORONTO BOARD OF GOVERNORS Internment of Italian-Canadians during WW II PAST CHAIR Nick Torchetti Hon. Consiglio Di Nino : Honourable senators, I perfectly sane people behave inhumanely. This is CHAIR will start by reading a portion of a letter marked but one tragic example. The impact on the lives of Nick Sgro “secret,” dated Ottawa, June 10, 1940: each of those affected is lifelong and severe; the 1ST VICE CHAIR Dear Superintendent Bavin, scars never heal. Yet, even in the midst of this Robert D. Martella darkness, sanity and balance are kept alive by 2ND VICE CHAIR I wish to confirm instructions telephoned to your courageous and principled individuals. I want to Karen Manarin Forces at 1:45 p.m. to-day to take quote a comment made by a Liberal TREASURER immediately the necessary steps Stephen Pasquale member of Parliament from Parry to arrest persons of Italian Sound from that time, Arthur Slaght: SECRETARY nationality and/or origin whose Nick Ametrano apprehension has been approved The great majority of these people GOVERNORS by the Minister of Justice at 1:30 are loyal, law-abiding folk; . . . . In Anthony Barbosa their hearts, the great majority John Bozzo p.m. to-day. have nothing but mistrust, fear and Ester Bucci That secret letter was the beginning Marianne Corigliano-Franco hatred for the two dictators, of a nightmare for several hundred Mussolini and Hitler. . . . we should Armando Cristinziano people — mostly men, and mostly Liana Flabiano show tolerance and even kindliness Filomena Frisina Canadian citizens — whose only and sympathy for the position in Tony Genco crime was to be of Italian heritage. which they find themselves to-day. Anna Iafrate These people were sent to an . . . show unmistakably our Lenny Lombardi internment camp. No one was ever charged. Some friendship and sympathy in their difficult situation. Mario Longo were interned for as long as three years. Susanna Ranalli-DeSantis . . . the teachers in the public schools and the Teresa Santoro The indignity suffered by these men and women parents of our scholars should see to it that our Jason Sordi was probably easier to bear than the suffering, Anglo-Saxon boys and girls do not taunt or PRESIDENT & CEO pain and shame felt by their spouses and children, ostracize these boys and girls of foreign origin. . . . Pal Di Iulio their mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, By doing so we will warm these people to the land ADMINISTRATOR and their friends. The lives of these internees and of their adoption. . . . Ugo Di Federico the lives of their families were stolen from them, So be it. The Columbus Centre Board is as were their assets — no habeas corpus, no due also responsible for the Debates of the Senate (Hansard) Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery process. They were forever branded “enemy aliens.” 3rd Session, 40th Parliament Volume 147, Issue 36 Honourable senators, war is madness — Wednesday, June 9, 2010 unavoidable at times, but still madness, when even

RISTORANTE BOCCACCIO Join Concert Symphonic Band 2010 THEME NIGHT S Columbus Centre is in the process of forming a community concert symphonic band. Musicians, both amateur and professional, male and female, are invited. The tour of Italy continues as Ristorante Boccaccio It is hoped that by the end of the summer, a great number of interested musicians will have plans another series of applied. At the beginning of September, the applicants will be invited to attend a meeting and authentic regional dinner at that time, more detailed information will be given. Following the meeting, a selection tours. The fixed price menu committee will work diligently to form a well balanced ensemble. includes regional wines: Interested artists are asked to complete the following questions: SICILIA September 24, 2010 Name Address GIRO D’I TALIA October 29, 2010 E-mail Phone

SELVAGGINA Instrument played Do you own an instrument Yes/No Years of experience November 26, 2010 Please return form to: Columbus Centre

For more information or 901 Lawrence Avenue West to make reservations, please call Toronto, ON M6A 1C3 (416) 789-5555 Attention: Columbus Centre Community Symphonic Band

Villa Charities Newsletter x 19 Support Villa Charities Upcoming Events 2010 Villa Charities provides much more than the basics to the people we care for. We make a The Venetian Ball – Saturday, October 16, 2010 real difference in the quality of life for our Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building seniors and in the confidence level of adults with intellectual disabilities who learn new Ranked as one of Toronto’s most exquisite benefits, the much job and life skills. But to continue to be a anticipated 17th annual Venetian Ball will dazzle guests with celebrity resource of culturally sensitive care, we need sightings, magnificent masks, delectable cuisine, a spectacular live auction and show your support – for today and tomorrow. stopping entertainment featuring master impressionist Rich Little and a surprise world- How can you make a difference? renowned act that will be sure to leave you wanting more!

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