Don't miss your chance to be part of this wonderful month-long commemoration of culture and heritage that will transport you to the heart of Italy. From music to comedy, authors to exhibitions, check out our 2024 Italian Heritage Month programming line-up for June at the link below, and get your tickets today!

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Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as Lu Sicilianu Raggiatu brings his famed energy, honesty, and Italian family stories. The comedian makes his Toronto stop at the Columbus Centre for his new tour, “Why Me?,” hitting stages all across Canada and the US. Don’t miss your chance on Friday, June 7 to experience live his hilarious sketches in his latest stand-up show.

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Artistic Director Daniele Colle leads the acclaimed Coro San Marco in an extraordinary concert featuring a repertoire of inspirational classic and contemporary music to express the universal longing for peace and harmony in the world. During the concert, the choir will award scholarships to young musicians who will pursue their music studies in a Canadian University. Join us for a memorable night on Monday, June 10. Tickets are only $15.00!

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Villa Charities is proud to be a sponsor of the “Italy at Home” Italian film festival TV event from June 1 – 30 presented by Treasure Hill. Enjoy a hand-picked selection of captivating contemporary hits and never-before-seen on Canadian TV Italian film gems with English Subtitles every night of the week - Monday to Friday at 9:30pm and Weekends at 9pm! With 40 years of leadership in ethnic media, TLN Media Group has emerged as the premier provider of Italian films in Canada. Whether you’re a fan of side-splitting laughter, heart-pounding soccer action, or heartwarming love stories, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Villa Charities is proud to be a Spotlight Sponsor of Serata, bringing Italian nightlife once again to the heart of Toronto's Little Italy on June 15 at Revival Club. Part aperitivo, part Italian discoteca, Serata delivers a “dolce vita” party filled with fun activations, complimentary treats, an interactive art installation, and an all-Italian DJ set filled with classic and modern chart-topping Italian hits. For further information and tickets follow @serata.to or click on the link below.

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Give back to your community and gain unique and enriching experience by volunteering to support our cultural events. Villa Charities needs volunteers to assist with our on-site cultural presentations for the community. Plus, you’ll get to experience a broad range of Italian-inspired events and programs, for free! If you’re interested in finding out more or would like to apply, please email us at volunteering@villacharities.com.

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June is Seniors Month in Ontario, when we celebrate and recognize the incredible contributions seniors make to our communities and the lives they have impacted – across generations. Villa Charities is committed to serving and engaging the seniors in our community with a variety of programs and services, including our apartments for independent seniors and culturally sensitive, high-quality long-term care at Villa Colombo Toronto and Villa Colombo Vaughan.

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

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It’s hard to believe but the Villa Charities 17^th Annual Giro Cycling Fundraiser presented by LiUNA OPDC on Sunday, May 26 is only three days away. There is still time to register and fundraise for this community ride that celebrates the exhilarating finale of the Giro d'Italia! Please join us and help us achieve our goal of raising $139,500!

You don’t have to be an athlete to participate so we hope you will gear up and join us for Giro! We look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to participate, please consider making a donation to the event at VillaCharities.com/Giro

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Calling all Undergraduate and Graduate level students! If you haven’t already, check out the Villa Charities Scholarship Program, which launched on May 1, 2024. The program provides financial support to Undergraduate and Graduate level students who believe in and help further Villa Charities’ mission to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. Any person, regardless of heritage who helps further this mission is encouraged to apply.

Four awards of $1,000 are available to Undergraduate students and four awards of $2,000 are available to Graduate level students. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2024.

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Calling all budding masterchefs! Cooking Camp is a positive and safe environment for children ages 7 to 13 to learn about preparing delicious food and desserts from both Italian and international cuisines. All campers will learn authentic culinary recipes and techniques from our expert instructors. Camps run from July 2 to August 23.

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While we may all not be able to play in the Canadian Open, Columbus Centre Athletic Club is serving you an opportunity to take your skills from Love to 40! Get tennis lessons from some of the top instructors in the city or reserve the court to practice your moves. Available to Members and Non-Members.

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Attention students! Looking for somewhere to work out this summer? Look no further than the Columbus Centre Athletic Club! Explore our 11,000 sq. ft. main gym with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, indoor running track, fitness classes, and more. Sign up by May 31 for zero enrollment fees and 25% off your first month. Don't miss out on this unbeatable offer

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Transform your fitness journey with our expert Personal Trainers at Columbus Centre Athletic Club. Achieve your goals faster with personalized one-on-one guidance, tailored exercise screening, and specific goal setting. Experience the difference with our proven track record of success stories. Limited spots available. Book now to elevate your health and fitness!

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Registration for summer term Swimming Lessons begins on June 15 at 9:00am. We provide a range of lessons tailored to children of all ages and abilities. Whether it's their first splash or they're seeking to refine advanced aquatic skills, our expert instructors are ready to guide them.

Visit our website for a full list of our swimming lessons and how to register.

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Beat the heat with your friends and family this summer, by providing them with a private pool party. Columbus Centre Athletic Club offers pool rentals for birthday parties, social functions and other organized events. With every staff member in the Athletic Club certified in C.P.R, First Aid and A.E.D., you and your guests will have a fun and safe experience. Click on the link below for more information on bookings and prices.

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