CITY NOTEBOOK JAMES DE ZEN CENTRE
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For more than three decades, the META Centre has been helping the community in its mission to support those living with disabilities or challenges. This year marked a new milestone for the centre with the official opening of the James De Zen Centre of Abilities at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge, Ont. The Centre of Abilities was possible thanks to a donation from Vic De Zen and has been named in memory of his son, James De Zen, who passed away in 2015. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a huge success, with prominent community members in attendance, as well as supporters and families of the centre's clients. www.metacentre.ca 3
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROCCO GROSSI
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1. Ribbon cutting with executive director of the Meta Centre Antonet Orlando, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, MP Francesco Sorbara and Vic De Zen with his family 2. Nino Perricone, Vic De Zen, Giuliana Marrone, Mrs. Provenzano and Angelina De Zen 3. Vic and Angelina De Zen 4. Vic De Zen and family honouring the legacy of James De Zen with the new James De Zen Centre of Abilities
VILLA LEONARDO GAMBIN FLTC CHARITY
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In October, the Famèe Furlane hosted the 17th Annual Oak Leaf Gala, the signature fundraising event of the Villa Leonardo Gambin FLTC Charity. This year’s event had a rock and roll theme, paying homage to rock legends while giving guests an experience they’ll never forget. “It is because of events like this, and the generosity of our community members who participate and give to the charity on an ongoing basis, that VLG remains one of the best long-term care residences in Ontario,” says Andrew Iacobelli, board chair.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF VILLA LEONARDO GAMBIN
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1. Entertainment sponsor, GeriatRx 2. Major sponsor, Future Buildings 3. The Marc Joseph Band, the entertainment for the evening 4. Major Sponsor, IC Savings
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Dec/Jan 2018/19
CITY LIFE MAGAZINE
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