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The 2010 Venetian Ball – Wasn’t It Lovely! On October 16, 2010, “Walking in to the grand walking into the Metro hall with almost 2,400 Villa Colombo 6 Toronto Convention Centre people in attendance was had guests feeling like they a realization of our efforts were transported to Venice and dedication over the during Carnevale. Once last 10 months,” says Di again, The Venetian Ball hit Luca. Muzzo adds, “The Toronto and it was a community’s support was fundraiser like no other, overwhelming and greatly

Villa Colombo Vaughan living up to its hype as appreciated. The Globe Di Poce Centre 8 Toronto’s premier Italian- and Mail’s statement that themed gala. Thanks to the this has become ‘Le efforts of Co-Chairs James Di Dominante’ of fundraisers Luca and Steven Muzzo and in Toronto can be credited all the event’s sponsors, nearly 2400 guests–the largest to all sponsors, organizers, service providers and number yet–attended this year’s ball, and a record volunteers.” Both co-chairs not only took on their roles $1,300,000 was raised for Villa Charities services and for the second year in a row, but their families have also Report to Donors 10 programs! long supported (Continued on Pg. 10, Report to Donors) UPDATE: Columbus Centre’s national project Italian Canadians as Enemy Aliens: Memories of World War II With all the members of networks in North the project team on board, America and Europe from Centro Scuola 17 the project is moving 1915 to 1940. Previously, forward in its initial stages he worked on oral history of research, as well as projects for the Jewish creating public awareness Heritage Centre of of the project. Most Western Canada. He also recently, the public name teaches world history at for the project was Queens University. VITA/Mens Sana 18 changed from “Italian Supporting the team is Canadians during World Project Assistant Louanne War II” to “Italian Aspillaga (B.A. Honours, Canadians as Enemy Aliens: From L to R: Melina De Guglielmo, Louanne Aspillaga, Lucy Di Pietro, Krystle M.A.), whose background Memories of World War II.” Copeland, Stefanie Petrilli and Travis Tomchuk. is in History, Art History MEET THE TEAM Researchers/writers for the project and Museum Leading the team is Project Director are Melina De Guglielmo (B.A. Management. She has worked for the Carrier Gallery 20 Lucy Di Pietro (B.A. Honours, M. Honours, B.Ed, M.A.) and Travis Association of Nova Scotia Museums MSt.), who has over 10 years of Tomchuk (PhD Candidate). Melina in Halifax, where she facilitated experience in various aspects of specializes in Italian Medieval and collections management workshops museum work. Lucy was recently Renaissance life narratives with museums province-wide. the manager/curator for the (autobiography) and Italian The project welcomes its two newest Association for the Memory of Italo- Canadian history. She teaches Italian staff members: Exhibit/Collections Canadian Immigrants (AMICI), where immigration history at York Coordinator Stefanie Petrilli, and she worked closely with the Italian University. Travis’ research focuses Columbus Centre 22 Project Assistant Krystle Copeland. Canadian community. on transnational Italian anarchist Stefanie joins (Continued on Pg. 5) Villa Charities

VILLA CHARITIES INC . BOARD OF GOVERNORS

PAST CHAIR Dino Chiesa

CHAIR Nick Torchetti

VICE CHAIR Nina Perfetto

TREASURER Mark Di Vito 40th Anniversary SECRETARY Aldo Cundari 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of Villa Charities. • Villa Colombo – 35 years A committee has been struck and is now finalizing a • Columbus Centre/Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery GOVERNORS Paul Bottos program for the celebrations. The committee, – 30 years John Bozzo Chaired by Nina Perfetto, is composed of: Wilma • VITA Community Living Services/Mens Sana Rudolph P. Bratty Cesario, Aldo Cundari, Frank De Cesare, Enrico De Families for Mental Health – 25 years Ken Cancellara Pasquale, Joseph Fusco, Robert Martella, Renzo • Villa Colombo Vaughan – 5 years Sam Ciccolini Pillon, Nick Sgro, Carla Tatangelo, Rina Tiberini and • Apartments for Independent Seniors: Lisa Damiani Gabriella Tino. Caboto Terrace – 28 years Mario Giampietri The affiliates and projects of Villa Charities are in Casa Del Zotto – 20 years Robert Martella Casa Abruzzo – 15 years Edward Mancinelli turn celebrating this milestone with their own Nick Manocchio anniversaries: Auguri to all! Paul Mior Brian Naraine Peter Santini Besa: The Albanian Nick Sgro Stephen Shulman Rescue of Jews Joseph Tanzola Rina Tiberini On Sunday, November 7, Columbus Centre and Villa Santo Veltri Charities sponsored the conference “Besa: The

PRESIDENT & CEO Albanian Rescue of Jews,” held in Sala Caboto at Villa Pal Di Iulio Colombo. The presentation highlighted the fact that between 1933 and 1945, Albania saved nearly all of DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Ugo Di Federico its Jewish population as well as protected refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe, in accordance with Besa, the Albanian Code of Honour. The talk was led by AERF Tax Vera Held, a longtime member of the Columbus ITALIA 150 Centre fitness facilities and the daughter of a survivor. Receipts The event was part of Holocaust Education Week, Thank you - In June 2011, Italy will be celebrating 150 years which ran from November 1 to November 9. grazie to since the country’s unification. In cooperation with everyone who the Consul General of Italy and other local donated to the community organizations, celebratory and cultural Abruzzo activities are now being planned. Please look out Earthquake for and join in the ITALIA 150 celebrations. Relief Fund. Official receipts for tax La Dolce Vita at purposes have been processed Dufferin and Lawrence and mailed. If you have made Villa Charities has been developing community- a donation but oriented culturally sensitive projects and have not programs at Lawrence and Dufferin since received your 1971–40 years and two generations. Recently, tax receipt, developers and new neighbours caught the bug please call us at and have branded their new development as 416-789-7011. Treviso Condominiums: La Dolce Vita. Welcome to the neighbourhood! 2 x Villa Charities Newsletter Villa Charities

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Sam Ciccolini Nick Manocchio Paul Mior Nick Sgro Nick Torchetti

VILLA CHARITIES INC . PRESIDENT & CEO Palmacchio (Pal) Di Iulio

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR Canada Kick-Starts its FIFA Campaign Stefanie Polsinelli DESIGN AND PRODUCTION The Canadian women’s soccer team competed in—and won!—the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying COORDINATION tournament in Mexico, and gained a spot at the 2011 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Auguri! Giancarlo Piccin But before the women left for Mexico, Columbus Centre made sure to give them a proper sendoff. On October 8, 2010, Columbus Centre hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the entire team and their LAYOUT coaching staff, led by former Italian professional player Carolina Morace. The event was a chance to Brian Boyd wish the team good luck as well as to reinforce how proud we are of our Canadian athletes. VILLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION Italian Canadian Piazza: A Virtual Piazza MANAGER , C ORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & E VENTS Villa Charities is taking part in a new Internet venture entitled Italian Canadian Piazza. It is an online Tracie Napoli calendar of events for various Italian Canadian organizations within the Greater Toronto Area. The calendar lists all cultural, business, community and charitable events– such as concerts, special www.villacharities.com masses, art exhibits and fundraisers–that are open to the public. Italian Canadian Piazza will allow Villa Charities and all of its affiliates to reach a broader audience for their events, while helping all organizations involved plan better, cooperatively. You can view the online calendar at: www.italcanpiazza.ca. Mayoral Debate On September 14, the National Congress of Italian Canadians–Toronto District, along with the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto, sponsored a mayoral debate at Villa Colombo. Moderator Art Eggleton presided over the debate between 2010 candidates Rob Ford, Joe Pub #40013194 Pantalone, Rocco Rossi, George Return undeliverable Canadian Smitherman and Sarah addresses to: Villa Charities Newsletter Thomson. Congratulations to the 901 Lawrence Ave.W. successful candidate, and now Toronto, Ont M6A 1C3 Toronto’s 64th mayor, Rob Ford. Villa Charities Newsletter x 3 Villa Charities

Paradise by the River In 2008, Shadowpath Theatre Productions by the River that awareness is put on a play entitled Paradise by the being raised among the River, an informative and moving general public. Building on production by Canadian playwright Vittorio this is the project entitled Rossi, about the historical true story of Italian Canadians as Enemy internment of Italian Canadians during Aliens: Memories of World World War II. This year, the company has War II, funded by the again produced the play, acknowledging Community Historical the 70th anniversary of the internment. Recognition Program, Citizenship and Immigration The production, directed by Marianne Canada fund. The project, the McIsaac, was staged at the Vaughan City office for which is located at Playhouse from October 28 to November 7, Columbus Centre, will collect and at the Lower Ossington Theatre in the personal memories of Toronto from November 25 to December 7. surviving Italian internees in In the story, Canada has officially declared Canada, their family members war against Italy so many Italian Canadians and others that were also are deemed enemy aliens and are arrested affected by the internment. without charge. Romano, a recent These histories will form a immigrant to Montreal, is one of these national archive, along with individuals, and is held against his will with related print, photographic hundreds of men of Italian descent at a and other resources. prisoner-of-war camp in Petawawa, “Seventy years have passed Ontario. His family and friends–including since June 1940, when the his pregnant wife, Maria–must find the Canadian government strength to move forward as they put all Clockwise from top left: Actors Jan-Michael Weir, Ryan Macdonald, Chris authorized the Royal Cocoluzzi, Raffaele Ciampaglia and Enrico Difede in a scene from the play. their efforts into freeing Romano. This Canadian Mounted Police to powerful drama details the struggle to intern Italians and Italian Canadians,” says Canadian history. Those who saw the play preserve morality in a nation seemingly Pal Di Iulio, president and CEO of Villa reflected on the stories of struggle and intent on its demise. Charities Inc. “Still, not much is known triumph, noting the Italian Canadian Despite the damaging and lasting effect the about our own community’s history. All of community’s resilience and strength. We internment had on this country, many us at the Italian Canadians as Enemy hope to achieve the same once our own Canadians and Italian Canadians alike are Aliens: Memories of World War II project project is complete, and our exhibit and unaware that the internment even took office support Shadowpath’s efforts to websites available in March 2012.” place. It is thanks to ventures like Paradise recognize this dark period in Italian In Memoriam We are saddened to report of the recent loss of three of our dear Furlan friends. On October 26, Luigi Gambin, president of Famee Furlane, passed away, followed soon after on November 7 by his wife, Sergina. Then, on November 11, Albert John Melchior, a longtime member and supporter of Famee and Villa Charities, also left us. Our deepest condolences to each of the families.

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Pizza Nova Golf Tournament For the 10th year, the Primucci family and Pizza Nova held a golf tournament in support of Villa Charities. The event, which took place on June 8 at Station Creek Golf Club in Gormley, Ontario, was again a big success and raised $28,000 that will assist in providing the culturally sensitive programs offered by Villa Charities. Grazie!

Mass with Archbishop Collins On Sunday August 22, at 10:30 a.m., residents and clients of Villa Colombo and Villa Colombo Vaughan gathered together to participate in a very special mass celebrated by Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto. Despite the less-than-favorable weather outside, Sala Caboto at Villa Colombo, in which the mass was held, was filled to capacity. The Villa community looks forward to this special mass each year, and the residents and their families participate each time, rain or shine. This type of special event helps residents and clients feel connected to their community, and aids them in maintaining a spiritual connection with the Catholic Church. Special thanks go out to Archbishop Collins .

Memories of World War II (Continued from Pg. 1) the team from the Italian Canadian World War II experience – Ryerson Gallery & Research Centre, where including the Canadian government’s she has spent over two years in several roles, actions resulting in internments. the last as the digital imaging assistant Funded by the Community Historical working with the Black Star collection of over Recognition Program (CHRP), Citizenship 300,000 photographs. She has a Masters in and Immigration Canada fund, this project Photographic Preservation and Collections will collect the personal memories of Management from Ryerson University. surviving Italian internees in Canada, their Krystle has worked at the McMichael family members and others that were also Canadian Art Collection, providing assistance Wooden ship said to have been carved by an internee affected by the internment. These video held in Camp Petawawa. to curatorial research and coordination. She histories will form a national archive, along has a Masters in Art History from the with related print, photographic and other University of Western Ontario. broadcast announcing the arrest of Italian Canadians, Toni was removed from her resources. The resulting archive will be CURRENT WORK workplace by two RCMP officers. shared with the Italian community and general public through a permanent exhibit Melina and Travis are in the process of Additionally, Stefanie is seeking anyone housed at the Columbus Centre, an online identifying and contacting possible who has personal belongings related to the archive and website available to all as well interviewees for the development of the oral Italian Canadian internment experience. An as a publication. histories collection. The subjects being example of an item being considered for sought are family members of those Italian exhibit is a wooden model ship, owned by For more information on the project—to Canadians interned or designated as “enemy Nancy Bertolotti. The Bertolotti family suggest an interview contact, or if you have aliens” in 1940. As an example, featured in believes the ship was carved by an any materials related to the war the summer 2010 issue of this newsletter internee while he was held in camp. experience of Italian Canadians in was Toni Ciccarelli. Now in her mid-nineties, Canada—please contact the project office she was just 24 years old and working at a WAS YOUR FAMILY AFFECTED? at (416) 789-7011 ext. 330 or 335, or email Canada Post office in downtown Toronto, We need the Italian Canadian community’s [email protected] or when within minutes of hearing the radio help to realize our goal to document the [email protected] . Villa Charities Newsletter x 5 Villa Colombo Services for Seniors

VILLA COLOMBO 100th Birthdays at Villa Colombo SERVICES FOR SENIORS BOARD OF GOVERNORS Each year, the Centenarian Club at Villa Colombo grows, Colombo surrounded by family and friends on March 8 PAST CHAIR and this year was no exception. In 2010, the Activation and August 31, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Tramonte were Enzo Cuttini department at Villa Colombo threw a total of five 100th both born in Alberona, Foggia, a small town in Puglia, CHAIR birthday parties; and for the first time, a husband and Italy. They were married on December 17, 1938, and Nick Manocchio wife both celebrated their 100th birthdays at Villa have four children. In 1949, Mr. Tramonte immigrated to 1ST VICE CHAIR Colombo in the same year. Canada, and Mrs. Tramonte followed with their children Santo Veltri Mrs. Pasqualina Fazzari turned 100 on August 4, and in 1954. In total, they have seven grandchildren, 12 great- 2ND VICE CHAIR celebrated with family and friends at Villa Colombo a grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. They both Grace Palumbo-Eremita few days later. Born in San Giorgio Morgeto, Calabria, moved to Villa Colombo in 1998. Every time a resident at TREASURER Peter Santini she married Michele Fazzari on March 21, 1931, and Villa Colombo celebrates his or her 100th birthday it is a very special event; being able to celebrate with both Mr. SECRETARY they had four children together. As a family they Robert Galati immigrated to Canada in May of 1951. Mrs. Fazzari’s and Mrs. Tramonte, especially within the same year, was husband passed away on April 19, 1998, and she moved an incredible experience. GOVERNORS Rosanna Arduini to Villa Colombo in March of 2003. Altogether, she has On October 18, Mrs. Felicia Trovato also celebrated her Patricia Boucher 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one 100th birthday, with a party in Sala Caboto. And the Anna Carino great-great-grandchild. festivities carried on into November as friends and Luigi d’Ambrosio family gathered to celebrate the milestone birthday of Mrs. Rosa Tramonte turned 100 on March 1, and her Ron Di Francesco Mrs. Angela Bugin. Congratulations to all the new husband, Mr. Antonio Tramonte, turned 100 on Joseph J. Fusco members of the Villa Colombo Centenarian Club! September 5. They celebrated their birthdays at Villa Frances Gratta Ernie Greco Fr. Massey Lombardi Marie Parker Piero Suppa Joseph Tanzola Nick Torchetti Dr. Marisa Zorzitto

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Fernando Scopa Mrs. Fazzari Mrs. Tramonte Mr. Tramonte and family Mrs. Trovato Annual Evacuation Exercise at Villa Colombo Toronto The Ontario Fire Code, Section 2.8, requires the react favorably during an emergency. Villa Colombo has a establishment and implementation of a Fire Safety Plan well established Emergency Management System, and for every long-term care facility; the code also requires staff is trained regularly on the response procedures. every building of the facility to have a fire alarm system. On September 23, 2010, following months of preparation The Fire Safety Plan helps to ensure effective utilization of and staff training, Villa Colombo held its annual life safety features in a building and to protect people Evacuation Exercise. The objectives of the Evacuation during emergencies. The plan is designed to suit the Exercise were to: resources of each individual building or complex of • Allow staff members to practice evacuation in a real buildings. Fire safety plans are intended to assist with the setting and to understanding staff roles and basic essentials for the safety of all occupants. They are responsibilities also designed to ensure an orderly evacuation at the time of an emergency and to provide a maximum degree of • Test the tools that are available for staff during flexibility to achieve the necessary fire safety for the building. emergencies including: lifting techniques, search methods, racking of residents and staff during the In addition, the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (Reg. exercise to ensure no one is missing and understanding 230) requires that every long-term care facility has a the evacuation routes written emergency management plan dealing with fires, community disasters, violent outbursts, bomb threats, To ensure total resident safety, resident participation was medical emergencies, chemical spills, situations involving a kept to a minimum. Instead, students from Medix School missing resident and loss of one or more essential were enlisted to act as residents. The exercise was an services. Furthermore, the plan must be regularly overall success, providing excellent hands-on experience reviewed and practiced with staff to ensure for all involved. understanding of the required steps and the ability to Well done, Villa Colombo! 6 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 DIRECTORS of the residents of Villa Colombo. EXECUTIVE VCLA PRESIDENT Mass and Brunch Frances Gratta 1ST VICE PRESIDENT GRAZIE was the theme of the Mass and Family Rose Greco, Rita Rotundo, Marisa Celenza and Luisa Dobilas Brunch held on October 17, 2010. Father Luisa Dobilas–for their continued dedication. 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Celestino Canzio, O.F.M., Chaplain of Villa “The sunflowers that adorned each table clearly Marisa Celenza Colombo, expressed this emphasized our message of TREASURER sentiment so beautifully in his gratitude and thankfulness,” Rita Rotundo sermon that made all of the said Frances Gratta, president GENERAL SECRETARY guests feel thankful and very of the VCLA. The simple yet Rose Greco blessed to have participated in delicious meal which included MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Connie Vella-MacKay the mass. It was appropriate the traditional “pasta e fagioli” DIRECTORS and fitting to give thanks for was enjoyed by everyone. the abundance of gifts that are Mara Busca bestowed upon us and to pay Thank you to all the members Josie Cuda reverence to God for all that and their families for attending Olivia De Miglio He provides. The talented the VCLA Mass and Family Jan Grossi Maria LaMarca committee of this event, led by Father Celestino Canzio Brunch. We hope to see you all Melina Zeppieri, transformed soon at our upcoming events. Ornella Malatesta Denise Padovani the Fusco room at Villa Colombo into a lovely Our very popular Pasta Bingo Night will take Carmela Rotolo dining area filled with the warm colors of fall. place on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. We are Maria José Silva This season is a good opportunity to reflect and looking for donations of prizes for this evening. Mary Venditti appreciate the many blessings in our lives, Kindly contact the VCLA office at (416) 789-2113 Lucy Zampiero especially our many vibrant seniors at the Villa ext. 2260 for more information and to reserve Melina Zeppieri who have significantly contributed to our your spot for this event. Bring your family and PAST PRESIDENT community. friends and help us to fulfill our mission to make Gabriella Tino Many thanks are extended to the hard working Villa Colombo the best it can be for our seniors. HONOURARY BOARD MEMBER committee members–Connie Vella-MacKay, Antoinette Ciccarelli HONOURARY CHAIRS Mary Bartolini † Colly Cavalluzzo † Barbara Colangelo Alfreda Riverso Roseann Fioze Sonia Riccuitelli Tea Calamia Camille Mainelli

From L to R: Rose Greco, Connie Vella-MacKay, Luisa Dobilas, Frances Gratta and Melina Zeppieri.

Join the Villa Colombo Ladies’ Auxiliary and be part of a dynamic group of dedicated volunteers who share their time and love, fundraising for Villa Colombo. Please call our office at (416) 789-2113 ext. 2260, or visit us at www.villacharities.com.

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VILLA COLOMBO VAUGHAN The Maria Di Salvo Compassionate Care Award BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Maria Di Salvo Compassionate Care Award was As demonstrated by the number of nominations HONOURARY CHAIR founded by Chairman Sam Ciccolini and submitted, the award program is a big success. This Fred DeGasperis Fundraising Chair Joseph Gulizia. This award is year a total of seventy nominations were received CHAIR dedicated in honour of to recognize staff Sam Ciccolini Maria Di Salvo, the first members who resident of Villa consistently distinguish 1ST VICE CHAIR Colombo Vaughan, themselves in providing Rina Tiberini admitted on October compassionate care. 2ND VICE CHAIR 30, 2006. Congratulations to the Edward Mancinelli 2010 Maria Di Salvo On Thursday, October Award recipients: Nadia TREASURER 14, 2010, staff members Greco, clinical director Stephen Shulman at Villa Colombo of care, Camille Cruz, Vaughan were SECRETARY registered practical recognized for Lorraine Bortolussi nurse, Deborah Henry, demonstrating Villa Vaughan celebrates with the 2010 Maria Di Salvo award recipients. personal support worker GOVERNORS compassionate care, and Carmen Campos, Quinto Annibale superior customer service and a positive attitude personal support worker. to our residents, families, volunteers and staff. A Anthony Baldassarra special thank you to Lina DeGasperis, daughter of Congratulations as well to all the nominees for Carla DeGasperis the late Mrs. Maria Di Salvo, for her ongoing their commitment and contribution in providing Michelina Di Carlo support as part of the selection committee and for excellent care to our residents. Enzo Di Iorio presenting and congratulating the award winners. Ben Soave Nick Torchetti The Wedding Day Grandparents Day: Dr. Fabio Varlese Keeping Generations Connected ADMINISTRATOR At Villa Colombo Vaughan, we continue to support Valeria DeSimone our families in celebrating special life events. On The Fourth Annual Grandparents Day was held on Saturday, July 10, proud grandparents Domenic September 12 and was a great success, with over and the late Teresa Baldesarra had the joy of 200 residents and their relatives in attendance. The celebrating the wedding of their grandson Thomas Piazza DeGasperis was filled with children’s and his wife Janet. laughter as the kids enjoyed a magic show with The family hosted a luncheon in the Salone Dan the Magician, face painting and crafts. Baldassarra for many relatives and friends. Food and beverages were served in the Salone Domenic and Teresa were very happy and proud to Baldassarra; guests were treated to a barbeque, receive best wishes and be part of the wedding popcorn and ice cream. It was a joyous occasion day. A celebration was held in the Cappella San for the residents and their grandchildren, as Nicola with Fr. Vitaliano Papais as he gave a special together they were able to celebrate and enjoy the blessing to the newlyweds and their families. Tanti festivities. A special thank you goes out to all of our auguri to Thomas and Janet and the entire volunteers who assisted with this exceptional Baldesarra family! event.

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Fourth Anniversary On Thursday, November 4, Villa Colombo Vaughan residents, family and friends joined together in the Piazza DeGasperis to celebrate the home’s fourth anniversary. Entertainment was provided by Coro Italia; the folklore group brought much happiness and cheer to the residents as they sang “O Sole Mio,” “Volare” and many other favorites. All guests enjoyed hot pepper and porchetta sandwiches along with homemade pizzas prepared with love by the home’s kitchen team. Sam Ciccolini, chairman of the board, along with Joseph Gulizia, the fundraising chair, welcomed all guests and staff and gave their best The board members, leadership team, Salvo on October 30, 2006, and today the regards to the residents. Ciccolini front line staff and volunteers are all home has a waiting list of over 400 complimented the residents for living proud to be part of Villa Colombo people. For more information about the their life to the fullest and encouraged Vaughan, a home to 160 special residents home or if you would like a tour, kindly them to continue to celebrate their and families. Villa Colombo Vaughan contact Social Worker Amalia Aiello at culture and traditions. welcomed the first resident, Maria Di (289) 202-2222 ext. 313.

Volunteers Make a Difference! Volunteerism is nothing new to the Villa Canada which assist people in our on Wheels program at Villa Colombo; Charities family of organizations. In fact, community with the greatest assist in grounds cleanup and each affiliate was built on the efforts of need–children, senior citizens, people maintenance at Columbus Centre; take people willing to give of themselves and with disabilities, new immigrants and part in various day programs with the their time without recompense. But on abused women. residents at Villa Colombo Vaughan; or September 24, 2010, as Deloitte hosted offer clerical help to Villa Foundation, in its sixth annual Impact Day, the spirit of Deloitte’s involvement with Villa was preparation for The 2010 Venetian Ball volunteerism was at an all-time high. organized by Bob Sacco, Deloitte’s and Team Villa events. Designed to demonstrate Deloitte’s associate partner, Canadian practice commitment to the communities in which leader, customs and global trade. Those This year’s Impact Day was another grand the company does business, Impact Day volunteering with Villa had a choice in the success! Warm thanks go out to Bob offers a day of volunteering by Deloitte aid they provided. They could either: help Sacco and the entire Deloitte team for staff members to organizations across with the food preparation of the Meals their continued support of Villa Charities. Villa Charities Newsletter x 9 Fal l/ Winter 201 0- 11

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$ 0m The Living Family Campaign With our 40th anniversary fast approaching in 2011, it’s time to celebrate the promise of a bright future while paying tribute to our heritage. But we need your help to do so… As we prepare for the next 40 years of relevant service to our The members of Team Villa 2010. Back Row, from L-R: Patrick Ciccolini, Joe Sauret, Brian Naraine, Paolo Fiorino, John Arvanitis, Frank Ciccolini Jr., Frank DiRienzo, Mark Odorico, Richard Higgins. Middle Row, from L-R: Kathy Ciccolini, Lorenzo Paravani, Frank DeCesare, Lina Fernandez, Daniela Zuccarelli, community, we hope to be Tony Gentilucci, Nick Ierfino, Tina Barbieri, Marco DeSimone, Bill Arvanitis. Front row, from L-R: Debra Ruscio, Victor Fiorillo, Angela Martella. blessed with your continued support. Your support of the On October 24, the months of grueling training crossed the finish line. Frank DiRienzo set the Living Family Campaign today and strict diets finally proved worthwhile to the record for the fastest Canadian at the race, with will help us to continue to provide members of Team Villa, the group from Toronto a running time of 03:32:28. Both he and Joe our culturally sensitive programs that ran the 25th Venice Marathon to raise funds Sauret, who had a running time of 03:32:52, and services for tomorrow. for Villa Charities Foundation. qualified for the Boston Marathon. Auguri to them both! Living with passion. Today and And what a marathon it was! Despite the cold tomorrow. Now and forever. and at times rainy weather, each of the 22 The race path started in Stra, a small town about Come share our passion. runners finished the 42.195 kilometre race–some 25 kilometres west of Venice, and wove through even managing to wave the Canadian flag as they lush countryside to (Continued on next page) The 2010 Venetian Ball – Wasn’t It Lovely! (Continued from Front Cover) Villa tones and set with bejeweled Charities Foundation. candelabras and opulent floral centerpieces designed and International Brotherhood of decorated by Forget Me Not Electrical Workers Local 353, FIAT, Flowers and Micki’s Luxury Linens. Ozz Solar and Tridel were the Thanks to Westbury National Show gracious presenting sponsors of the Systems Ltd., projections of ball. The Venetian Ball was fortunate Venetian piazzas and scenery to have many returning and new surrounded the dining area, corporations and individuals come prompting guests to feel like on board. Grazie a tutti! visitors to La Serenissima. From the moment the curtains To add a further authentic Venetian were drawn, welcoming guests to touch to the evening, for a second the cocktail reception, guests were year, Chef Domenico Di Gesù and transported to Italy and immersed Trattoria Do Forni proprietor Eligio in the country’s sights, sounds and Paties were on hand with Chef tastes. The cocktail and dessert Angelo Fernandes of the Metro receptions were hosted by some of Bellinis were served by aerial acrobats. Toronto Convention Centre to Toronto’s top restaurants, who offered up create the ball’s Venetian inspired meal. savoury and sweet bite-sized delicacies; and Masked dancers directed guests into the Guests dined on a (Continued on Pg. 12) while guests sipped on delicious cocktails, hall, which was decorated in precious-metal 10 x Villa Charities Newsletter (Continued from previous page) the finish line at over $11,000 raised. Grazie, team! Riva Sette Martiri, an embankment in the centre of VILLA CHARITIES During the celebration dinner for Team Villa after Venice. During the race, marathoners ran across the race, Dr. Victor Fiorillo was named Team the Grand Canal on a pontoon bridge, built FOUNDATION Captain and Lina Fernandez was awarded the title especially for the event. And although 7000 people of the team’s MVP. registered for this year’s marathon, only 6,253 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2010

PAST CHAIR Joseph A. Chiappetta, Founder

CHAIR Rudolph P. Bratty, Founder

VICE CHAIR Alfredo DeGasperis, Founder John Arvanitis, Lorenzo Paravani, Debra Ruscio, Tina Barbieri and Bill Arvanitis, of Lead Sponsor Athletes Care Sports Medicine Centres, TREASURER Richard Higgins celebrate at the finish line. and co-chairs Frank Ciccolini Jr. and Tony Gentilucci enjoy the post- Edward Sorbara, race celebration dinner. Life Member actually managed to finish the strenuous course. Special thanks go out to Frank Ciccolini Jr. and Tony SECRETARY Co-Chairs for Team Villa this year are Frank Gentilucci, Team Coach Michael Brennan and Running Coach Paolo Fiorini for their dedication to each and Mauro Baldassarra Ciccolini Jr. and Tony Gentilucci, both avid runners and long-time supporters of Villa Charities. The every member of Team Villa as well as to Villa GOVERNORS members of Team Villa 2010 are: Bill Arvanitis, Foundation. Team Villa also owes a debt of gratitude to Lead Sponsor Athlete’s Care Sports Medicine Domenic Alfieri, Life Member John Arvanitis, Tina Barbieri, Frank Ciccolini Jr., Kathy McGuire Ciccolini, Patrick Ciccolini, Frank Centres, who helped turn the dream of the team Sam Ciccolini DeCesare, Marco DeSimone, Frank DiRienzo, Lina participating in the marathon into a reality. Thanks as Mark Di Vito Fernandez, Dr. Victor Fiorillo, Paolo Fiorino, Tony well to Carlson Wagonlit Travel for their hard work and care in assisting with the travel preparations. Anthony Fusco, Founder Gentilucci, Richard Higgins, Nick Ierfino, Angela Martella, Brian Naraine, Mark Odorico, Lorenzo Team Villa is in the planning stages for 2011. To get Tony Gagliano Paravani, Debra Ruscio, Joe Sauret and Daniela more information on how you can participate or Zuccarelli. To date, Dr. Victor Fiorillo is the top Nina Perfetto become a sponsor, please call the foundation office at fundraiser for Team Villa 2010, with over $20,000 Mario Romano , Life Member (416) 789-7011 ext. 242. raised. Right behind him are Marco DeSimone, with Nick Torchetti over $16,000 in pledges, and Debra Ruscio, with Toni Varone, Life Member Team Villa’s participation in the marathon would not have been possible without the kind sponsorship of the following organizations. Thank you! FOUNDERS Joseph D. Carrier † Angelo DelZotto Sen. Con Di Nino Orey Fidani † Marco Muzzo †

LIFE MEMBERS Carlo Baldassarra Eugene Boccia † Dino Chiesa John Di Poce Carlo Fidani John A. Gennaro Elio Rosati † Joseph Zentil

Villa Charities Newsletter x 11 (Cont’d from Pg. 10) delicious four-course meal paired with specially wide array of impersonations. selected Italian wines from Venica & Venica and Terre Di Balbia. But without a doubt, the highlight of the evening was when the As guests enjoyed their meal, they were entertained with the mystery guest performer finally revealed himself to be none other musical stylings of Toronto’s own Simply Grand, led by Juno award- than multiple Grammy award-winning musician Stevie Wonder! The winning vocalist George St. Kitts. Soon after, Rich Little–the “Man of entire audience rushed to their feet for a standing ovation and a Thousand Voices”–took the stage and entertained guests with his remained there for the entire show as they (Cont’d on next page)

Thank You! Grazie! (Cont’d from previous page) danced bid of $85,000. Happy motoring! along to tunes like “My Cherie Amour” Grazie and heartfelt thanks are and “Superstition,” with “Isn’t She extended to everyone involved in this Lovely” as an encore to top off the grand event, including: the evening’s night. Another surprise followed when Co-Chairs James Di Luca and Steven guests were invited to bid on the Muzzo; The Venetian Ball Committee, Yamaha piano used exclusively by Mr. comprised of Sandra Belvedere, Wonder, which sold to a lucky bidder Rudolph P. Bratty, Ralph Celio, Sam for $65,000. Ciccolini, John Cinelli, Alfredo De No Venetian Ball is complete without a Gasperis, Marlene DelZotto, Robert premier live auction, and the Faissal, Tony Gagliano, Vas Georgiou, foundation was lucky to have Sam Bruno Giancola, Ted Manziaris, Nicole Ciccolini, a member of the Villa Muzzo and Julie Rusciolelli; and the Charities Foundation Board of numerous sponsors, in-kind donors, Directors, as the auctioneer. The suppliers and volunteers. Villa auction included such delights as a Foundation could not have done it four-night stay at the exquisite Villa without your drive, talent and Mangiacane and a chance to drive a willingness to help. fleet of Ferraris at Le Circuit Mont Plans have already begun for The Tremblant. But perhaps the most 2011 Venetian Ball. Make sure you exclusive item on the block was the book your sponsorship and reserve chance to own the First Canadian your tickets early so as not to miss edition 2012 FIAT 500! The iconic car, what promises to be another donated by FIAT, went for a winning incredible night!

Thank You! Grazie! Thank you - Grazie to our Donors A heartfelt thank you to the following individuals and corporations that have made a donation of $100 or more to Villa Charities Foundation during the period July 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010. $100,000 - $249,999.99 Four Seasons Drywall Systems and Veneziano, Mark Professional Carpentry Ltd. FIAT Acoustics Limited Viana Roofing Rossi, Nicola Tridel Corporation Goldman Holdings Ltd. & Sheet Metal Limited Safeline Management Systems Inc. $50,000 - $99,999.99 Golini, Paul Waterheater Operating Limited SJC Investments Inc. BDO Graywood Developments Ltd. Watson Building Supplies Inc. Sorrentino, Paul Longo’s Family Charitable HD Supply Canada - SESCO West Park Healthcare Centre State Window Corporation Foundation Holcim Canada Inc. Foundation Sussex Strategy Group Inc. St. Joseph Communications Hypnotic Clubs Inc. O/A Muzik Westpalm Development Corporation V.C.V. Community Fund Intercity Realty Inc. Worb, Michael Woodbridge Stoneslinger $20,000 - $49,999.99 Jacob, Sasha Zancor Homes (Brampton) Ltd. (1994) Ltd. 677926 Ontario Inc. O/A Phipps Javlee Construction Limited Zentil Mechanical Zachary De Vuono Limited BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. Joe Pace & Sons Contracting Inc. Capgemini Canada Inc. $5,000 - $9,999.99 $1,000 - $2,999.99 Johnson Controls Ambient Mechanical Ltd. 1751900 Ontario Limited/Bows Con Elco Ltd. K S L Management Deep Foundations Contracting Inc. Arvan Rehab Group Inc. International Inc. King Koating Roofing Inc. Avenue Building Corporation Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc. Deloitte & Touche KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants Foundation Canada Beacon Utility Contractors Limited Andreis, Tullio L.I.U.N.A. Ontario Provincial Berisner, Robert Aspen Ridge Homes Ltd. EllisDon District Council Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. Bisceglia & Associates Atlas Overhead Doors Inc. Lacavera, Anthony Professional Corporation BAM Builder Advertising IBEW Local 105 Market Litemode Limited Recovery Fund Brampton Brick Limited & Marketing Inc Longo’s Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. Carpenters & Allied Workers Local Beheshti, Arash IBEW Local 586 Ottawa M.V. Shore Associates KIK Operating Partnership 27 General Fund Bianchi Presta LLP (1993) Limited CI Investments Brunino, Robert Liteform International Inc. Macquarie North America Ltd. Morgan Stanley Citywide Door & Hardware Inc. Canadian Drapery MFG. Co. LTD. Malisani, Frank Deivendran Consulting Inc. Capone, Pellegrino Savoia Canada Inc. Manziaris, Ted TD Commercial Banking DelZotto, Angelo Ciccolini Sr., Frank Mapleview Electric Company Ltd. DelZotto, Elvio Coco, Jenny The Rudolph P. Bratty Masters Insurance Limited Family Foundation DelZotto, Leo Custom Millwork International Ltd. Matcor-Matsu Group Inc. Drywall Acoustic Lathing & Damiani Jewellers Torino Drywall Inc. Mathur, Clara Toro Aluminum Insulation Local 675 DiFonzo, Christopher Melchior, Matthew Duff & Phelps Durham Central Fire Systems University Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Michael Bros. Excavating Vaughan Electrical Supply Co. Ltd. DuRock Alfacing Edvac Contracting Ltd. Mircom/Gardia Inc. International Limited Elmazi, Suzanne $10,000 - $19,999.99 Morresi, Paul Fidani, David Giovanni & Concetta Guglietti 2017919 Ontario Limited Munaretto, Luciano Flora Di Menna Designs Inc. Family Foundation 771955 Ontario Inc. Muzzo, Basil Gnat, Wolfgang Global Precast Inc. Aecon Buildings Nankivell, William Home Lumber Inc. Gottardo, David Ajmera, Soham O’Neil, Michael Homelife Metropark Realty Gucciardi, Andrew Alliance Verdi Holdings Ltd. Ontario Council of Painters Drywall Integrated Planning And Solutions Helwig, Ray Altus Group Limited Industry Promotion Fund Kroy Surface Inc. Highland Farms Inc. Bell Canada Parkview BMW Lateral Management Corporation Kraft Canada Inc. Bondfield Construction PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Mattamy Homes Limited Lakeview Homes Inc. Company Limited Peartree Financial Services Ltd. MMM Group Limited Lobel, Heidi Cameron Capital Finance Plenary Group Moscone Marble and Granite Maverick Public Relations Inc. Management Corporation Power One Capital Corporation MyNext Mortgage Company Limited Maystar General Contractors Inc. Canadian RiteRate Energy PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP Pace, Italia MDC Partners Inc. Corporation Primo Mechanical Inc. Pegasus Group of Restaurants Inc. Mercedes-Benz Barrie Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Purves Redmond Ltd. Pisterzi, Marco Morassutti, Norma Cedargreen Landscape Quantum Leap Promotions Premform Limited Murino, Caterina Contractors Ltd. RBC Dominion Securities RES Precast Inc. Murru, Catherine Centon Sales Corp. Rheem Canada Ltd. Santerno Inc. Muzzo, Steven Certified Equipment Sales Roman Metal Fabricating Limited Star One Promotions Orazzo, Daniela Services & Rental Ltd. Royal Bank of Canada Tilzen Holdings Limited Paolone, Nicolina CIBC Scotiabank York Fabrica Pilato, Gene CIBC - Commercial Banking SimplexGrinnell York Marble Tile & Terazzo Inc. Player, Tom Clover Insurance Brokers Solar Power Products Inc. Polloni, Stephen Colby Capital Limited Sorbara Services Limited $3,000 - $4,999.99 Precise Parklink Inc. Cooltech Air Systems Stevenson & Hunt 200 Norseman Realty Inc. Rinomato, TJ Della Shore Investments Talon International 3Sixty General Contracting Inc. Rocbel Holdings Inc. DiBattista Partners Development Inc. ABC Carriers Ltd. Sereny, David Eastern Construction Company Ltd. Tamboro, Mike Arbib, Edie Sgro, Nick Edenshaw Management Limited Teriyaki Experience Buttino, Luigi Sharpe, Isador Elitrex Plumbing Ltd. The David & Stacey Cynamon Fazio, Anna Shoppers Drug Mart Enwave Energy Corporation Family Foundation Firstcon Group Ltd. Sky Homes Corporation Faissal, Robert Unitec Industrial Gases Meteor Telecommunications Inc. Sorbara, Joseph Falcon Investment United Parcel Service Metro Carpentry Limited Tara Fava Jewellery Fengate Capital Management Ltd. Universal Workers Union Local 183 Miranda Painting Terracon Inc. Ficele, Annalita Urban Mechanical Contracting Ltd. Multiseal Inc. Thermal Hydronic Supply Ltd. Thorncrete Construction Limited Comella, Cosmo Ferracuti, Theresa Manis, Helen Toronto Redi-Mix Limited Commisso, Cosimo Fiorillo, Sal Mariani Metal Fabricators Ltd. ULMA Construction Systems Compel Technology Inc. Fiorini, Michael Marignani, Marilena Canada Inc. Connie Oliverio Claims Florentine Kitchens Limited Martella, Angela UniversalCare Management Inc. FMT Martellacci, Gilda Venerus, Angela Consiglio’s Kitchenware & Gift Folino, Pat Martellacci, Rick Watson, John Conte, Sonia Fusco, Anthony Martin, Doug Wolfman, Larry Coppola, Freddy & Carla Garofalo, Elio Martineau, Jayson Zuccarelli, Renzo Core Insurance Claims Garofalo, Josephine Mason, Cynthia Zuccarelli, Francis Contracting Inc. Gatti, John Mazzoli, Tony $100 - $999.99 Corrado, Sal Gayton Systems Development Inc MBM Maintenance & Supplies Inc. 1281880 Ontario Ltd. Corridore, Robert Gellatly, Jo Mc Gowan, Damien 1432061 Ontario Inc. Cossette, Eric Gentile Contracting Ltd. McBride, Anita Blue Water Financial Creative Forces Inc. Gentilucci, Filomena McCaffrey, John 1621493 Ontario Limited Cristinziano, Armando Gentilucci, Liliana McEwen, Kiran 668029 Ontario Limited Crosstown Carwash & Auto Service George, Harry McGuire, Bonnie Accord Plastics Corp Curreri, Salvadore Gewurtz, Cheryl McGuire, Erma Aero Travel Inc Cutrara, Salvatore Gianvecchio, Agostino McGuire, Sandra Alonzi Chiropody Professional Corp. D.B.Z. Holdings Ltd. Gianvecchio, Giuseppe McKenzie, Granville ALTA Place Property Inc. Da Vinci Banquet Hall & Restaurant Gianvecchio, Santino Medrehab Group Inc. Amato, Calogero Dac Group Gino’s Fashion Ltd. Mega City Tile Ambler, Stella D’Ambrosio, Domenic Glass, Lorne Melatti, Attilio Antenore, Rita D’Ambrosio, Ron Golden Homes Melatti, Nick Antinori-Raimondo, Lucia D’Angelo, Remo Gomes, Christine Mele, Diane Apreda, Mary De Lio, Luis Gould, Claire Melillo, Angelo Armour Heights Developments De Vincenzo, Rick GPM Property Management Inc. Metro Wide Automotive Arrow 2000 Window & Door DeGasperis, Carla Ground Dynamics Landscaping Ltd. Repairs Limited Systems Inc. DeGasperis, Michael Guglietti, John Miceli, Marcello Arvanitis, Bessie Del Fiacco, Dario Guglietti, Marco Michael A. Handler Professional Asciak, Dona Del Giudice, Frank Guglietti, Riccardo Corporation General Account Bahry, Peter Del Giudice, G. Guglietti, Silvio Michael Lamont Personal Injury Law Banks, Rita Dennis, Frank Gyurits, David Mirella Holdings Barmac Garage doors Di Battista, Marco H.G.W. Inc. Mister John Auto Collision Ltd. Batten, Margaret Di Biase, Phyllis Hair By Frank Mizzi, Gary Bazzocchi, Milvia Di Carlo, Fernando Hanimyan, Rob Morini, Enzo Bertucci, Josie Di Felice, Anthony Hendrik’s Precision Grinding Ltd. Morrone, Giancarlo BFG Financial Di Fiore, Carmin Hendry, Pamela Naraine, Hubert Botelho, Joe Di Iulio, Pal Higgins, Jacqueline NCS International Co. Brangwyn, Owen Di Leo, Bruno Hofley, Jennifer Nguyen, Frank Brookson, Frederick Di Placido, Angelo Hutchinson, David Nitti, Antoinetta Brovedani, Ombretta Di Schiari, Roger Iaizzo, Anthony Noce, Dorena Brovedani, Daniel Dipronio, Cosimo Ierfino, Donald Nolan, Kerry Bujold, Ivan DiScipio, Nicola Industrial Roofing Services Limited North Star Homes Burychka, Michael Dixie X-Ray Associates Ltd. Infusino, Renato Nu Life Ltd. Butler, Craig Dloren Holdings Inc. Ioanidis-Arvanitis, Helene Nunes, Leonardo Cabral, Jennifer Donato, Anna Italian Canadian Savings Nuvo Home Products Inc. Calderone, Joey Doodhnaught, Roy & Credit Union Okom, Susan Campese, Sam Dr. Emma A. Hernandez Dentistry Jaedee Investments Limited Oliva, Sergio Campione, Sam Professional Corp. Jasper Construction Corporation Oliveira, Rui Mota Canale, Anthony Dr. H. Jim Medicine Johnston, Ken Ontario North Landscaping Inc. Capelas Construction Professional Corporation Johnvince Foods Inc. Open Jaw Capito, Nadia Dr. Margaret Maggisano Dentistry Kareckas, Sabina Orrico, George Casali, April Professional Corporation Kilgour, Mary Paiano, Mario Casalinuovo, Frank Dr. Masoud Ghomashchi Dentistry Klein, Michael Panarese, Nick Cash, Martin Professional Corporation Kristofoam Industries Inc. Pellegrini, Laura Casola, Carlo Drain-Tite Industries Inc. Lanaro, Lou Petti, Frank Castlegate Country Properties Ltd. Duhaime, Jessica Lancione, Joe Piazza Di Moda Cheng, Susanna D’Urzo, Forge Lazzaro, Anna Piccirillo, Ed Chiarcossi, Mario Electro Source Inc. Letros, Chris Piersanti, Nadia CIBPA Elia, Olga Liotta, Mariella Piezzo, Antonio Ciccolini, Cathy Elia, Virgilio Loduca, Gabriele Pii, Ole Ciccolini, Livio Enzo De Marchi Investments Lombardi, Lenny Pine Tree Ford Lincoln Ciccolini, Patrick Estabrooks, Marilyn Loncarich, Annie Plummer, Stephen Ciccolini, Rita Evangelista, Tenio Loncarich, Michael Poole, Michael Ciofani, Giacinto Facchin, Sarah Longobardi, Mary Prevedel, Andy Cipullo, Alexandra Farano, John Luis, Paris Protosteel Industries Ltd. Cipullo, Nick Faver, Todd Lunardo Plumbing Inc. Pulla, Jim Coffa, Mino & Cathy Favero, Oliver Macchione, Tony Pusateri, Ida Colacci, Carolina Favot, Edward Magna International Inc. Rainbow Electronics Columbus Centre Fazzari Partners LLP Makrigianakis, Stephanie Spotwelding Inc. Colvin, Michael Federico, Ricardo Malatesta, Karen Rampersad, Kelvin Femia, Luigi Mammone, Robert Rampino, Ernie Reinhardt, P. Panetta Sottile, Margaret Valente, Linda Della Mattia, Antonio Reliance Windows Inc. 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Battaglia, Vincenzina Schillaci, Cosmo Ryding Regency Tatangelo, Carla Cosentino, Joseph & Josephine Severin, John Meat Packers Limited TD Canada Trust DiFelice, Dominic and Suzanne Stocco, Pietro Sanzo, Nick Teper, Irv Gatto, Ignazio Tantalo, Giuseppe Antonio Sarracini, Angelo The Sam Sorbara Charitable Giannace, Angelina Varone, Carlo Savage, Keith Foundation Mannara, Mike Venerus, Angela Rosa Savatti, Angelo The Zanchin Auto Group Inc. Marashi, Sam Tree of Life Scaini, Christine Tolnai, Peter Pirri, Frank & Muriel Bertoia, Robert Peter Scalamogna, Joanne Tomasone, JoAnne Tanzola, Joseph De Vuono, Zaccaria Scarangella, Dominic Tomassini, Danny The Cancellara Family Gatto, Ignazio Scattolin, Liana Topsite Contracting Limited Tiberini, Antonio Manarin, Joseph Scenna, Mario Toronto Azzurri S.C. Tramonte, Antonio Tanzola, Joseph Sciacchitano, Domenico Total Crane Erectors Ltd. Zuliani, Archie Venerus, Angela Rosa Scowcroft, Meighan Trican Zuliani, Archie Scruples Woodbridge Inc. Tri-Con Concrete Finishing Co. Ltd. In Memory Seeh, Karl Tristar Custom Homes Corp. Baldesarra, Italo Roberto Shad, Houshang Troiani, Carlo Borsa, Domenico Shaw, Fazil Tutto Pronto Bruno, Ida Silver, Mark Ulisse, Lucia Buccioni, Ermelinda Simone, Gerry Unico Foods Calamia, Antonio Sky - High Erectors Ltd. Urbantech Cipriani, Pasquale Sohi, Guriqinder Vahrmeyer, Andrew Contardi, Marisa 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. 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. Giro T.O. and the Livolsi Family This past summer, the entire Livolsi family participated in–and supported en masse–Giro T.O. The 2010 Giro was in memory of John Livolsi, longtime member, friend and legend at Columbus Centre. Grazie.

Auguri e Grazie! After five years at the helm of Villa Charities Foundation, Laura Dal Bo has moved on to new endeavors. Grazie to Laura for all of her hard work and dedication, and the best of luck in her new challenges! Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana

Canadian Students Spend their Fall Semester in Italy The start of school in September this year once again gave high school students from the GTA the exciting opportunity to live in Italy for the fall semester while earning credits toward their Ontario Secondary School diploma. The continuing partnerships between Centro Scuola and both the York Catholic District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board provide the support for students and teachers from these boards to be comfortably located in Spoleto, Umbria and Atri, Abruzzo, respectively. Since 2004, when this opportunity first began, the programs have attracted students eager to learn by the experience of travel combined with disciplined study habits and life in residence with other students. It is good preparation for university years, within the context of a Canadian high school structure. Each year the students have produced a video “yearbook” documenting their journey with photos, music and written memories. Centro Scuola Awards Night Concerto di The annual Centro Scuola Dinner Dance and Credit Courses in Italy in July 2010. There were Awards Night took place on Friday, October four different locations this year: Spoleto, Natale 15, 2010, bringing together the student Umbria; Atri and Roseto, Abruzzo; and Serra The annual Concerto di Natale, participants in many of the Centro Scuola San Bruno, Calabria. Teachers and produced by Centro Scuola/ programs for the year. Coaches and families administrators from the York Catholic District Columbus Centre will take place of the athletes who took part in the Giochi School Board and the Toronto Catholic District on Sunday, December 12, 2010, della Gioventù beamed proudly as their sons School Board led the courses and saw to it that at 3 p.m. The location this year and daughters were recognized for the students studied hard to earn their credits. is the newly opened Performing outstanding achievements in the track and At the Dinner Dance and Awards Night, the top Arts Centre at St. Michael’s swimming events of the games held in Italy in achievers were named, winning applause from College School at 1515 Bathurst May. The Centro Scuola representatives proud parents and friends. Street (just north of St. Clair brought home nine gold medals, four silvers, Avenue West). Outstanding students in the Cultural Arts four bronzes–and unforgettable memories of programs at the Columbus Centre also Musical performances will their international competition. received prizes and recognition. When the include concert recital pieces by Also sharing memories, photos and friendships announcements were over, the DJ started singers from Maestro Ermanno were the students who took the Summer the music and the dancing began. Mauro’s Master Class program at the Columbus Centre. Dancers from the Cultural Arts program will perform examples of jazz and ballet choreography. A special attraction this year will be soloists from the Teatro Lirico Sperimentale in Spoleto, continuing the cultural exchange put in place in the protocol signed in May. The singers will be accompanied by a concert pianist, also from Spoleto. For tickets please contact the Centro Scuola office at (416) 789-4970.

Villa Charities Newsletter x 17 VITA Community Living Services / Mens Sana Families for Mental Health

Congratulations! VITA Community Living Services has been nominated for a Voluntary Sector Financial Reporting Award by the Chartered Accountants of Ontario and Queen’s University. The awards recognize best practices for financial reporting by registered charities that produce annual reports in Ontario. Winners will be announced later this year, with the lucky few organizations being awarded $5,000 each. Best of luck to VITA! VITA Educates Canada! When the box of magazines arrived, it was greeted with great Exceptional Family magazine will be publishing at least eight excitement. VITA Community Living Services has long been supporting articles from various VITA staff over the next two years; several Exceptional Family magazine by handing out sample copies at have already been submitted and approved. Anger conferences or consultations and by having management is the next topic being them available in the waiting area of the VITA written about and the article on it will office. Exceptional Family magazine has won appear in the forthcoming issue. Two numerous awards in the Canadian magazine articles will break new ground; one written industry for its sensitive yet courageous about abuse prevention for people with coverage of issues important to parents of significant disabilities and another children with disabilities. This box of supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and magazines was different than all the others. It transgender (LGBT) kids with disabilities contained the first of a two-year series of will be the first publications of their kind. articles written by VITA staff regarding Aviva Engel, editor of Exceptional Family teaching kids with disabilities skills to live full magazine, says, “I appreciate the style in and independent lives. which the articles are written: tell-it-like-it- Domenic Pisante, a member of VITA’s member training team, the is, no mincing of words, honest, raw and to the point. As Personal Development Committee, was the lead author of the first someone who previously did not know very much about VITA, I article on self esteem, and was particularly interested in seeing how now have a wonderful grasp of the valuable, pioneering work the article looked. “VITA’s self esteem class is really popular with the the organization does daily, thanks to these pieces which members who attend–they look forward to each class,” says Pisante. provide a small window into your daily achievements and make “It was a wonderful opportunity to take what we’ve learned in you stand out as a model organization.” The partnership teaching the class and share it with parents across Canada.” Pisante between Exceptional Family magazine and VITA will further the is right–the opportunity to provide information to families about how true integration of people with disabilities in Canada by to raise children who have an understanding of their disability and ensuring they have the skills necessary to live full, productive pride in their membership in the disability community was and independent lives in their communities. something that VITA couldn’t turn down. United Way and Mens Sana Families for Mental Health: Because of York Region United Way, WE CAN! Mens Sana Families for Mental Health helped organize the day program along has received funding through York Region with Mens Sana members. Just this past United Way for the past two years and month, members in Mens Sana went to a this funding is essential to Mens Sana’s barbeque organized by VITA, at which day-to-day operations. Since the funding they were able to socialize with staff and started, the Mens Sana Day Program was members from other VITA programs. able to move to a new location, develop a For the members at Mens Sana, recovery music program and offer computer is a long and difficult journey and can lessons and fitness groups. The biggest sometimes seem to be an unattainable success is that Mens Sana members are United Way Day of Caring volunteers prepared over 20 goal. The partnership with United Way becoming more active in their recovery lasagnas to be shared with VITA & Mens Sana programs. gives the members new hope, as its journey. enjoy a fun day full of food, as well as funding opens up a lot more The partnership between Mens Sana and help with selling crafts. The members also opportunities. Mens Sana’s goal is to United Way also provides the members a participated in the United Way Day of continue developing its members and chance to get involved in the community. Caring, during which volunteers from a reintegrating them into the community The members had a chance to attend the local insurance company went to the so that they are able to work, learn and VITA cook-off, at which they were able to Mens Sana campus, made lasagna and play like everyone else. 18 x Villa Charities Newsletter VITA Community Living Services / Mens Sana Families for Mental Health

VITA C OMMUNITY LIVING VITA: Loud and Proud SERVICES BOARD OF GOVERNORS Listening to its members’ voices can people to think about how hurtful promote diversity in a series of IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT change an organization! the word “retard” is, and to church services in Minden. VITA, Rick De Vincenzo The needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual eliminate the word from everyday excited to be part of community language. change, donated cards to the church. PRESIDENT and transgender (LGBT) people with Paul Mior disabilities is only now beginning to The day of the parade was hot, but The LGBT group continues to meet be spoken of within the realm of the enthusiasm of the VITA group and continues to provide support. VICE PRESIDENT Brian Naraine service provision. VITA was was even hotter. The march down VITA’s participation in Pride Day has requested to set up a group for Yonge Street was exhilarating for the led to a collaboration between TREASURER LGBT members with disabilities, and VITA members and staff who groups in the city of Toronto and in Larry Andrade shortly after the group York Region to ensure SECRETARY was established, it set that the rights of all Paul Bottos itself the goal of people–including participating in the LGBT people–with GOVERNORS Pride Parade in disabilities, are Dr. Neal Belluzzo Toronto during Pride respected. Lynn, the Lou Cairo Week. group’s facilitator Morris Cariola Working hard, the says, “VITA is getting a Robert Caruso group created signs to chance to change the Wilma Cesario carry and slogans to world for people, and Rosanna D’Ambrosi it’s exciting to be part shout, and were VITA members, relatives and friends at the Pride Parade. Frank De Cesare of that change.” That determined to be at Fausto Gaudio change will be fully the parade with a purpose. Under Lorne Glass participated. Hundreds of cards were explored in an article in a series on the direction of Luke Lynn, a VITA Nancy Salerno supervisor, the group came handed out that day. People parenting kids with disabilities together every couple of weeks to immediately read the cards and being featured in Exceptional SELF ADVOCATE meet, support each other and share cheered VITA’s purpose for being Family magazine. Editor Aviva Engel David White there–building mutually respectful says, “I’m particularly looking the enthusiasm of getting ready for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the parade. Wanting to further communities. Several weeks later, a forward to featuring your piece on Manuela Dalla Nora VITA’s work to confront the ugly United Church Minister from Minden supporting a child with a disability use of the “‘R’ word,” cards to be called to say that one of the cards who is gay or lesbian, as I think handed out at the parade were distributed that day had been VITA’s work is groundbreaking and developed for the new “Words Hit” brought to her attention. She called sets a wonderful example for other campaign. These cards asked for permission to use the card to organizations to follow.” A Gift from New York The YAI Network, one of the largest organizations in pursue cross-border research and information sharing. New York City serving people with intellectual Staff members from YAI have presented at VITA’s disabilities, sent VITA a little gift. The two organizations Masters Series of training. Conversely, Manuela Dalla are working together to do research on “intentional Nora, VITA’s executive director, and Dave Hingsburger, caring,” a concept developed at VITA, wherein staff VITA’s director of clinical and educational supports, are members set themselves daily goals in the provision of scheduled to present on VITA’s approach to abuse exceptional care. During the discussions on the prevention at YAI’s annual international conference purpose of the research, VITA sent YAI a copy of its next year. Pledge of Service that all new staff make upon being hired into the organization. The pledge was written “The opportunity to work with organizations three years ago in consultation with the whole of internationally to do research and information sharing VITA’s staff and has become a model for other is exciting,” says Dalla Nora. “We need to reach out and agencies throughout Ontario. form partnerships and share expertise whenever we can. Ours is an international movement for the rights of The education team from YAI took a copy of the pledge people with disabilities so it makes sense that we along with pictures from VITA’s website, and created a cooperate and collaborate when and where we can.” PowerPoint presentation of the pledge set to music. It was an unexpected gift that signaled the start of a The Pledge of Service, as gifted by YAI, can now be working relationship between the two agencies to seen on VITA’s website at www.vitacls.org. Villa Charities Newsletter x 19 Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery

“Floral Renaissance” by Helen Lucas “Viso” University. A documentary about her life, “Helen Lucas – Her Journey by Rino Noto – Our Journey,” won two first-place prizes at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1996. Lucas has a number of publications to her name, most recently the book “How to Fall in Love with a Painting–A Guide for Choosing Art from the Heart.” Lucas defies current trends in contemporary art. She loves colour, she loves life and, yes, her paintings are a pleasing visual experience. Her Born and raised in Saskatchewan, artist palette consists of optimism which brings Helen Lucas has been exhibiting her works sunshine into a world where too often since 1953. She attended the Ontario negativism is given centre stage. “The subject College of Art and has had more than 50 of a painting is to the painter what the solo exhibitions and participated in countless instrument is to the musician,” she says. “My group shows across Canada and the United instrument, then, is the living flower, and the States. music I want to play is pure joy. Flowers mean that I have found my place to dance in For six years in the early ’70s, Lucas held the Rino Noto, a Toronto-based the sunlight to celebrate life.” title of Drawing and Painting Master at photographer, is continuously inspired in Sheridan College; she also received an For more information on Helen Lucas, go to his work by the interplay of light and Honorary Doctorate of Letters from York www.marilynharding.com. darkness. “I articulate the convergence of light and shadow to evoke an expression of the human spirit in these portraits of famous and lesser-known subjects,” he “Birches” by Tracy Thomson says. “I eschew the conventional methods of lighting and focus, revealing each began her exploration of subject as a burning flame or a quiet various mediums and flicker.” styles, delving into Noto studied at Sheridan College of figurative, abstract Applied Arts and Technology as well as expressionism, symbolism the University of Toronto, and has and–only recently– taught photography at Humber College. landscape. “My work has His work has been featured in numerous always contained elements publications like Applied Arts and the of nature–real or Italian magazine Zoom. The recipient of imagined,” she says. “My numerous prestigious international life, though, is urban- awards, Noto has showcased his work in centric and so it didn’t feel both Europe and North America. ‘true’ to paint what others, Since the age of four, Toronto-based artist who came before me, painted so For more information on Rino Noto and Tracy Thomson has been putting pencil to profoundly. Until I spent some solid time in his works, please visit paper in an attempt to visually record her Georgian Bay… Well, you can’t NOT paint www.carriergallery.com or perceptions on life. Growing up in Etobicoke Georgian Bay. It dares you!” www.rinonoto.com . in the early ’60s instilled in her a love for nature and art–and surely so did having In her second year in Fine Art, Tracy won the Group of Seven artist Tom Thomson as her Nora E. Vaughan scholarship, awarded for granduncle. Proficiency in Drawing and Painting. While studying Fine Art and Experimental For more information on Tracy Thomson, go Art at the Ontario College of Art (now the to www.carriergallery.com or Ontario College of Art and Design), Thomson www.ttstudio.ca. 20 x Villa Charities Newsletter Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery

Carrier Gallery Upcoming Artists in Spoleto Rosa Graci, the curator of the Exhibits at Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, had the inspiration to take a Carrier group of Canadian artists on a Gallery tour of great museums in Italy. Several painters who have shown their works in the December 2010 Carrier Gallery agreed with From left to right: Lucia Papini, Giorgio Papini, Peter Bafundi (Italian student), Maja Barnard Nativity Scenes enthusiasm, adding their wish (Italian student), Jerome Conway, Annelore Jones (Italian student), Brenda Conway, John to display their works in an Cutruzzola, Heidi Burkhardt, Rosa Graci, Anthony Batten, Spoleto artist Sergio Bizzarri, Val December 6, 2010 to Russell, Johanna Meharg, Yolanda Maggi (Italian student), Marilyn Harding, Jeanette Brox, January 6, 2011 Italian setting. Graci Kim Atkins, Edie Bergl, Ana Jurpik. Photo taken at Sergio Bizzarri’s exhibit in Spoleto, Italy. approached Alberto Di Upper Gallery Giovanni, Director of Centro forward to future collaborations. Thanks were expressed by all to Scuola/Columbus Centre, to “5 Palettes, Artisti The artist collectivity included: Lucia and Giorgio Papini, their ed Amici” plan a comprehensive trip that invaluable guides, and to would include visits to Rome, Kim Atkins, Anthony Batten, by Amirault, Bianco, Edie Bergl, Heidi Burkhardt, Annamaria Di Giovanni from Paonessa, Pivetta Florence, Siena, Montalcino and Centro Scuola, who helped to Assisi. Their central location Jerome Conway, John and Sevier Cutruzzola, Rosa Graci, Ana make the “Inspiring Italy Tour” December 3, 2010 to was Spoleto, where the artists’ a success. paintings were displayed in the Jurpik, Johanna Meharg, Val February 1, 2011 gallery on via Di Visiale, from Russell and Tracy Thomson. This excellent start of a Lower Gallery August 31 to September 9, (Artists whose works were promising cultural exchange and Atrium 2010. “The whole experience featured in Spoleto but who did developed out of the Opening reception: was like a dream,” Graci said, not take part in the trip include arrangements made in 2009 for December 8, 2010, Jeff Jackson, Rosemary Mihalyi, shortly after returning home. students from the York Catholic 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Giancarlo Piccin and Tom District School Board to spend This international opportunity Miller.) Also taking part in the their fall semester in Spoleto. came about as part of the trip–and eager to practice the Cooperation with the cultural protocol signed in May language of the country and authorities of the Scuola Media For more information on 2010 by Di Giovanni and the experience its culture–were di Dante Alighieri in Spoleto upcoming or past exhibits Mayor of Spoleto, Sig. Daniele several students from the adult resulted in a successful or to purchase any works, Benedetti. “We are very Italian classes at Centro Scuola. experience for the Canadian please contact Rosa Graci, satisfied,” declared the Mayor, Everyone who travelled to students, and a subsequent Carrier Gallery, “at the realization of this Spoleto discovered the warm visit by Italian students to (416) 789-7011 ext. 300 or cultural exchange.” Both parties hospitality of this cultural gem, Toronto in May 2010. [email protected]. in the agreement are looking nestled in the heart of Umbria. “Athletes” by Jeff Jackson Born in Toronto in 1954, Jeff Jackson attended Jackson has traveled to Europe, Africa and Asia the School of Architecture at the University of in recent years and created a collection based Waterloo as well as the Ontario College of Art. on these trips. “Working with chalk pastel He has shown his work in galleries in Tokyo, assists me in creating images of how I see the Paris, Spoleto, New York and Toronto. world,” he says. “The blurred athletes in these drawings move through space and time with Jackson’s art has appeared in the New Yorker beauty and without restriction. I see athletes as and The New York Times and many other members of society who can operate without international publications. He is commissioned barriers and on playing fields that are level and by major ad agencies, design companies and expansive.” publishers of magazines, books, newspapers and websites. He has created paintings, murals, For more information on Jeff Jackson and his rugs and large art installations for individuals art, go to www.carriergallery.com or and institutions in Canada and the U.S. www.jeffjacksonart.com.

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COLUMBUS CENTRE OF TORONTO BOARD OF GOVERNORS Kettlebells, Anyone? PAST CHAIR Nick Torchetti Erick Edwards has a Bachelor of Arts from the athletic movement (kicking, running, walking, CHAIR University of Ottawa and is a Certified Personal swinging, punching, jumping and lateral Nick Sgro Trainer with Canadian Fitness Professionals (Can- movements). 1ST VICE CHAIR Fit-Pro). Edwards has been in the fitness industry Robert D. Martella Using the kettlebell will make your back resilient. for over 10 years; he also is a specialty trainer with 2ND VICE CHAIR Unique Russian exercises condition your back from certifications for Kettlebell Training. Edwards Karen Manarin every conceivable angle, TREASURER believes the best kind of statically and dynamically. One Stephen Pasquale training regime is one that would have to take up power SECRETARY incorporates the body as a Nick Ametrano lifting, yoga, strongman, whole; you must challenge the GOVERNORS gymnastics and a number of body on many levels to get the Anthony Barbosa other disciplines to halfway best results. ENDURANCE + John Bozzo imitate the benefits of Ester Bucci AGILITY + RESISTANCE + kettlebell training. Marianne Corigliano-Franco INTENSITY = a new relationship Armando Cristinziano with your body! This kettlebell class will give Liana Flabiano you infinite freedom of lifting. Filomena Frisina As a two sport Varsity Athlete, Tony Genco It has been said that kettlebells Anna Iafrate with a varied training are to traditional free-weights Lenny Lombardi background, Edwards offers a what barbells and dumbbells Mario Longo unique perspective to personal are to weight machines. Susanna Ranalli-De Santis and group fitness. He believes Taming a kettlebell is akin to Teresa Santoro each individual should start PRESIDENT & CEO medieval sword, spear and battleaxe Pal Di Iulio with “Pillar Training” to develop a strong core, play–liberating and aggressive. ADMINISTRATOR lower back and legs. With a strong and Ugo Di Federico functional base, there is no limit to the goals that For more information about the kettlebell program The Columbus Centre Board is can be achieved through training. at Columbus Centre, please see the Fall & Winter also responsible for the 2010/2011 Programmes guide, contact the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery The kettlebell is the definitive tool in developing membership office or visit hip strength and power, which is crucial to all www.villacharities.com/columbus.

RISTORANTE Fancy Some Fencing? BOCCACCIO George and Nik Lavorato, of Bladeworks Fencing 2011 THEME NIGHT S Club, have been teaching fencing courses at Columbus Centre for over 15 years, Fixed price menus of demonstrating just how popular this sport authentic regional remains. In fact, in October, both the men’s and wines and cuisine women’s Sabre teams took home the gold at a tournament at the Royal Military College in CALABRIA Kingston, Ontario. Fencing is an all-around (and January 28, 2011 all-year) great sport; it offers a unique workout, FRIULI -V ENEZIA -G IULIA relieves stress, develops coordination, strength March 4, 2011 and decision-making skills… and it has no EBRAICA – J EWISH ITALIAN age-limit! En garde! FOOD June 2, 2011 ABRUZZO September 30, 2011 UMBRIA October 21, 2011 TUSCANY November 25, 2011 For more information or to make reservations, please call (416) 789-5555

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Archimedes During Sicilian Cultural Week, which ran from October 21 to October 26, Columbus Centre was pleased to host professors Giancinto Taibi and Rita Valenti and the Archimedes exhibit from Syracuse. Born in Sicily, Archimedes was a noted mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor and astronomer; the exhibit featured models of

Winnie Zhang, president of the Cambridge Food & Wine Society, Ted Kotcheff and Dora Nipp, CEO of the Multicultural History Society of Ontario. several of his inventions. Our gratitude goes out to Roberto Bandiera and Cambridge Food & Wine Society Enzo Di Mauro of The Cambridge Food & Wine Society has been Ted Kotcheff, the executive producer of Law & Panorama for staging this hosting and supporting events and activities at Order: Special Victims Unit. Toronto-born event and for donating a Columbus Centre for many years. On October Kotcheff produced and directed many projects in bust of Archimedes. 15, the society presented the Cambridge Toronto and Canada, such as Mordecai Richler’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,” before Contribution to Multiculturalism in Canada to moving south to different challenges. Auguri. Personal Training Experienced Personal Trainers are available seven days a week for those who need extra motivation, have time constraints, require nutrition or lifestyle guidance or simply aren’t getting the desired results from their traditional workouts. We take it personally, so let us help you achieve your fitness goals! Our One-to-One sessions are designed to: Improve your overall fitness Find the right way for you to work out Your personal trainer will monitor your progress and fine- Learn the correct way to use equipment and appropriate tune your program as you go, helping you work your way off form and techniques for cardiovascular work and free- plateaus. weight/machine training. Help you reach or maintain a healthy weight Make you stop wasting your time Body fat reduction, weight reduction or management, body Get maximum results in minimum time with a program shaping and toning can all be achieved with the aid of a designed specifically for you. qualified trainer. Enhance your mind, body and spirit Instruct you on persevering with your training Try outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and rock Trainers can help motivate you with clear workout goals and climbing and discover new insights about yourself, or find safe strategies. the potential you never realized you had. Focus on your unique health concerns Suit your needs only Fifty per cent of clients have special concerns such as Find the exercise program that works best for you. How many arthritis, diabetes or obesity. A trainer can help you with times per week or month do you want to meet your trainer, these or other issues including low-back pain, rehabilitation and for how long? You can get fit and healthy in your own way from injury and pre/post-natal training. and take ultimate responsibility for your health. For more information on personal training, contact the Athletics membership office or call Assistant Manager Kosta Tzigas directly at (416) 789-7011 ext. 243.

Villa Charities Newsletter x 23 Support Villa Charities Villa Charities provides much more than the Save the Date basics to the people we care for. We make a Giro T.O. - Sunday, May 29, 2011 real difference in the quality of life for our seniors and in the confidence level of adults Villa Charities Foundation’s salute to Italy’s Giro d’Italia! Join us for this fun-filled with intellectual disabilities who learn new job bike tour with a boot-shaped route that rides through Toronto’s Little Italy up to and life skills. But to continue to be a resource Vaughan and back. Packed with Italian-themed rest stops and new fundraising of culturally sensitive care, we need your incentives, the 6th Annual Giro T.O. will be the most exciting yet! support – for today and tomorrow. An Afternoon Affair - June 2011 How can you make a difference? A celebration of women–exclusively for women–returns! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded style savvy women entrepreneurs and leaders of Dedication Gifts industry. Centuries of women have discussed, debated and been educated during The knowledge that someone’s life has been the tradition of afternoon tea. touched by a donation made in honour or in Father’s Day Golf Classic and Dinner Celebration - June 2011 memory of someone will bring joy and comfort. Acknowledgement cards are sent to inform the Fore! Join us as we celebrate what truly makes la famiglia Italiana so special; the recipient of your thoughtfulness. bond you share with one another. What better way to honour your history than by spending a special day golfing with one of the most important people in your Outright Gifts life–your father! Top off your day by joining other families for a special celebratory A gift of cash is the easiest way to make a gift, dinner all about dad! but you may find it more advantageous to The 2011 Venetian Ball - November 2011 make a gift of appreciated securities or For one night only, the mystery of the Venetian Carnevale will once again take centre personal property. Let us work with you to plan your gift in the most tax-advantaged way. stage at The 2011 Venetian Ball! This blockbuster event is an authentic Italian celebration featuring exquisite masks, delectable food and drink, famous faces, Bequests priceless auction items and a surprise live entertainer. If you joined us for The 2010 Venetian Ball, Create a personal legacy of caring, regardless of you know that this is one event you do not want to miss! your financial situation, by including Villa Team Villa - Fall 2011 Charities Foundation in your will. It gives you In 2009 it was Rome. In 2010 it was Venice. Where will 2011 take us? Italy’s an estate tax deduction for the value of your picturesque towns and countryside are the perfect backdrop for Villa Charities bequest and also gives you flexibility in Foundation supporters to be tourists and athletes in the beautiful country. Whether providing for family needs first. you are a serious marathon runner looking for a new challenge or a recreational walker who Life Insurance Policies would love to explore Italy’s treasures in this unique way, Team Villa is a great opportunity to get Should you desire to give a larger gift to Villa your heart racing AND raise funds for Villa Charities Foundation! Charities Foundation than you are currently able For more information on Villa Foundation fundraising events, visit www.villacharities.com, or contact to make, purchase a life insurance policy or gift Tracie Napoli at (416) 789-7011 ext. 242 or [email protected] an old policy and make a significant gift with little expenditure. Premiums are tax deductible, as is the cash surrender value of the policy. # N w s

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