2013

Villa Gambin Grand Prix
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 


Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of
being a “Grand Prix” winner?

Do you want to experience that very first winning feeling of
“Grand Prix” greats like:
Mario Andretti, March 6, 1971 (Kyalami, South African GP);
Niki Lauda, April 28, 1974 (Jarma, Spanish GP);
Gilles Villeneuve, October 8, 1978 (Montreal, Canadian GP);
Alain Prost, July 5, 1981 (Dijon, French GP);
Aryton Senna, April 21, 1985 (Estoril, Portuguese GP);
Nigel Mansell, October 6, 1985 (Brands Hatch, European GP);
Michael Schumacher, August 30, 1992 (Spa, Belgium GP);
Jacques Villeneuve, April 28, 1996 (Nurburgring, European GP);
Kimi Raikkonen, March 23, 2003 (Sepang, Malaysian GP);
Fernando Alonso, August 24, 2003 (Hungaroring, Hungarian GP);
Lewis Hamilton, June 10, 2007 (Montreal, Canadian GP); and
Sebastian Vettel, September 14, 2008 (Monza, Italian GP).



On Saturday, March 23, 2013 you will have the opportunity to “join” this elite group of drivers should you win the inaugural 2013 Villa Gambin Grand Prix (go-kart version). The circuit is the Grand Prix Kartways in-door track in Toronto with its fast “sweepers” combined with a technical “in-field” section.

Hopefully at this point you are smiling to yourself and thinking, “What is this?”

The Villa Gambin Grand Prix is three things:

1. A fundraiser for the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity and its long term care residence for seniors and adults with special needs.
   a. The Charity was established in 2001 with the goal of building and maintaining a long-term care home on the campus of the Famee Furlane Toronto. The Villa Leonardo Gambin long term care residence with 168 beds was officially opened on October 30, 2004. Through fundraising initiatives major renovations and expansions have taken place for the benefit of residents and their loved ones.
2. A fun event that will further strengthen and develop team spirit within your successful organization; and
3. Bragging rights against your Villa Gambin Grand Prix competitors and experiencing the thrill of being a “Grand Prix” winner.

By way of brief event summary, there are only twenty four (24) team entries ($1,500 / team of four). Each team entry consists of four members: Team Principal/Driver; and three (3) additional drivers. The first two rounds of the Villa Gambin Grand Prix are time trials during which each team driver’s goal is to post the fastest time for his/her team. At the conclusion of the time trials, the Team Principal nominates the team’s driver for subsequent elimination rounds. The subsequent rounds include: Quarter-Finals; Semi-Finals and a two heat Final. Each team driver is guaranteed participation in the first two qualifying rounds. Each team is guaranteed participation through to the Quarter Finals.

The race day’s schedule will be:

Throughout the running of the various qualifying rounds and races, food and beverage will be available to all participants.

We are extremely excited and enthusiastic about this unique fundraising initiative and encourage your participation in the 2013 Villa Gambin Grand Prix. We look forward to seeing you at the races on Saturday, March 23rd.  


For details, please call the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity at 905-856-7619
or download the 2013 Villa Gambin Grand Prix event profile and registration form.

Presented by

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

2013 Golf Classic Profile and Registration Form  


PRESENTING SPONSOR

GOLF CART SPONSOR

The 42nd Annual Famee Furlane Toronto Golf Classic
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

On the first day of summer, Toronto broke a 63-year-old (1949) record of 34.4 C and reached a high of 34.6 C. An extreme heat alert was issued as temperatures rose into the low 40s after factoring in the humidity!  That didn’t stop a full complement of brave golfers from coming out to our annual Golf Classic, in support of several worthy local charities.  They were well tended to with various food and drink stations, along the course, topped off with a great dinner at the Famee Furlane Toronto.  

The tournament was held at Carrying Place Golf and Country Club and funds raised were directed towards the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity (and its long-term care residence), CamH – Clinical Genetic Research Program and Caritas.

The Golf Committee, chaired by Italo DiBonaventura, wishes to acknowledge and thank all our sponsors (including the Golf Classic’s presenting sponsor, Italian Canadian Savings & Credit Union), participants and volunteers for another successful year and congratulations to all the winners!

Photographs taken at the “2012 Golf Classic” can be viewed in the
Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.


PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

GOLF CART SPONSOR
Specialty Care Inc.     

REGISTRATION SPONSOR
Leader Pump (1993) Limited    

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR
Peel Chrysler    

HOLE SPONSORS
A.M. Candaras Associates Inc.    
Active Green + Ross Tire & Automotive Centre    
Anpro Excavating & Grading Ltd.    
Broker’s Trust Insurance Group Inc.    
Brown Window Corp.    
Brunco Insulation    
Campbell & Kennedy Electric (1996) Ltd.    
Collins Barrow (Vaughan) LLP    
Corporate Travel Service    
Dolente Concrete & Drain    
Dolvin Mechanical Contractors Ltd.    
Eddy Del Medico Family Holdings    
EMCO Corporation    
Entire Reproduction    
Essential Landscaping    
Etobicoke Ironworks Limited    
Fastening House    
GEM-KIN Construction Inc.    
Glengarry Chemicals Ltd.    
Novus Fire Protection Consulting Ltd.    
Orion Hardware Corporation        
Plumbers Supply    
Ram-Land Group of Companies    
S.A. Armstrong    
Sherwood Plumbing Supplies Inc.    
Stephenson’s Rental Services    
Remington Homes    
Travelers Insurance Company of Canada    
Tri-Flame Natural Gas Services Limited        
Unilux V.F.C. Corp.    
Victaulic    
Village Contractors    
Williams & Partners Consulting    
York Marble Tile & Terrazzo    

FOOD SPONSORS
Aida Bakery    
al Fogolâr Restaurant    
Culinary 2000
Ferrero Canada Ltd.
Fred Pristine    
Ice Cream Patio    
Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc.    
Pizzaville Inc.    

GIFT SPONSORS
Nove Imports Limited
MOEN    
Peter and Paul’s Baskets, Gifts and Promo
Tridel Corporation    
Venus Beauty Supplies    

SIGNAGE SPONSOR
DeHavilland Supply & Signs    

WINNERS

Best Foursome:
Mike Crobok    
Bob Mitchell
Brad Wadsworth
Colin Mullen

Most Honest Foursome:    
Mike Panzarino    
Gerry DePalma
Nat DiIlio
Jim Pileggi

Men’s Closest to the Hole (7th Hole)    
Jonathan Piccin

Women’s Closest to the Hole (4th Hole)    
Marilyn Stroud

Men’s Closest to the Hole (12th Hole)    
Colin Mullen

Men’s Longest Drive (18th Hole)    
Brad Wadsworth

Women’s Longest Drive (15th Hole)    
Kim O’Brien

Men’s Longest Drive (5th Hole)    
Brad Wadsworth

Closest to the Tire (6th Hole)                
Mike Crobok

Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea
Date: Sunday, May 6, 2012

Photographs taken at the “2012 Afternoon Tea” can be viewed in the
Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.

Co-Chaired by the dynamic duo of Dolores Franco and Phyllis Capo, the 2012 Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea, held on Sunday, May 6th raised almost $40,000 in support of the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity and Alternatives.

Almost three hundred guests attended the event which was celebrated with traditional afternoon tea fare including a variety of teas, exquisite sandwiches and scones (the latter items deliciously made by the chefs of the al Fogolar Restaurant). Guests were warmly welcomed by Villa Leonardo Gambin resident, Beatrice Morettin, Master of Ceremonies, Elvira Caria kept the afternoon’s atmosphere light and cheerful while the Anthony Brancati Trio provided nuanced entertainment.  

The highlight of the afternoon was a presentation provided by guest speaker Pattie Lovett-Reid, a former Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. and, in addition to hosting MoneyTalk on Business News Network, she offers daily market commentaries on radio stations such as AM 740 and 680 News. She is a regular commentator for CTV, CP24 and the National on CBC. A sought-after speaker and commentator on wealth management, Lovett-Reid has co-authored the national best-selling books, Get Real: 26 Canadian Women Share the Secret to Authentic Success, Live Well, Retire Well: Strategies for a Rich Life and a Richer Retirement and Retirement Strategies for Women. Ms. Lovett-Reid’s presentation focused on securing one’s financial future, from a woman’s perspective.




Left to right: Paul Flumian, Executive Director, Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity; Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea Co-Chair, Dolores Franco; guest speaker Pattie Lovett-Reid; and  Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea Co-Chair, Phyllis Capo.

An objective of the Afternoon Tea event is to reinforce the resolve within us all to help those that are less fortunate as well as to acknowledge and encourage community involvement in charitable endeavours. Through the assistance of donors and volunteers, Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity through its 168 bed long term care residence for seniors and adults with special needs and Alternatives,  through its day program for adults with a developmental disability; are able to provide much needed services at the highest quality.

The success of the event is the result of the many community spirited corporate and individual supporters as well as a committed and energetic organizing committee.

PLATINUM SUPPORTERS
Active Green + Ross Tire & Automotive Centres
Castlepoint Investments Inc.            
DuRock Alfacing International Limited       
Gottardo Masonry & Contracting Ltd       
Fonteselva New Generations Holding Inc.    

DIAMOND SUPPORTERS
Carpenters District Council of Ontario               
Faverin-Ceschia                           
IC Savings & Credit Union               
Lincor Investments Limited                       
Tridel Corporation       

PEARL SUPPORTERS
CIBC Private Wealth Management / Real Estate Markets
Violetta Comar
Décor-Rest Furniture Ltd.   
DiFranco Consultants Inc. - Mortgage Architects
GeriatRX Pharmacy   
L'Atelier   
PowerStream Inc.   
RE/MAX Premier Inc. (Dawna Borg)
City of Vaughan Regional Councillor, Deb Schulte
Silverpoint Fine Homes   
Elena Soldera-King
Specialty Care Inc.     
The Remington Group

DONATIONS
Rosemarie Albis
Canada Clean Fuels       
Capo Sgro LLP
Carpenters Union Local 27   
Filomena Catricala
Vilma Cortelluci-Fiuza
Rina Cralli
Katherine Demangos
Sandra-Lee Flumian
Four Valleys Excavating & Grading Ltd.   
Nadia Gambin
Mary Iacobelli
Nancy Iacobucci
Luana Jursza
LIUNA Ontario Provincial District Council
Silvana Longo
Annamaria Marimpietri
Ivana Nonis
Piccin Bottos
Printing & Promotion Group Inc.
Prosan Construction Ltd.   
Doreen Romeo
Sonia Tomei

GRAND PRIZE SUPPORTERS
Brando’s
Venessa Capo
Dr. Carmen Santone and Associates                 
CityLine                               
Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Estate and Vintage Jewellery
Decor-Rest Furniture Ltd                       
Finch Centre Jewellers
In Quattro Fashion Group
Roma Moulding Inc.                                   
Studio Sposa         

RAFFLE SUPPORTERS
AAA Vacuum Centres
Brando’s
Buds in Bloom
Culinary Studio 200
Desirée China & Gifts
La Casa Del Pesce
OMNI Television
RE/MAX Premier, Dawna Borg
Phyllis Santone
Salon MGM Hair Studio
Seafood Depot
Springs Global Inc.
TD Canada Trust – Pine Valley
The Toronto Zoo

SPECIAL THANK YOU
Cargo Cosmetics
Desirée China & Gifts

COMMITTEE
Phyllis Capo, Co-Chair
Dolores Franco, Co-Chair
 
Clara Astolfo
Oretta Avoledo
Lina Baccarella
Anna Bellicoso
Sondra Bertoia
Rose Chiodo
Gacia de Luca
Antonia DiCristofaro
Renata Faverin-Ceschia
Paul Flumian
Dona Gallo
Ivana Pontisso
Phyllis Santone
Angela Bosa Slokar
Dolores Ursini
Madeline Zito

Dine & Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

The inaugural Dine & Art fundraiser was enjoyed by all that attended. The evening consisted of a four course gourmet dinner, paired with special wine offerings and prepared by the chefs of the al Fogolar Restaurant. An art auction assembled by Rocco Pannese and Lou Ruffolo of Kipling Gallery showcased Canadian artists Joseph Capicotto; Monika Dabrowska; Andy Donato; Robert Potvin and Salvatore Gallo (who was present and graciously personalized his works of arts for their new collectors).



Photographs taken at the “Dine & Art” fundraiser can be viewed in the
Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.

2011

Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea

Sunday, May 1, 2011 


Speaker: Dr. Nancy Olivieri, Senior Scientist, Division of Clinical Investigation & Human Physiology, Toronto General Research Institute (TGRI)
Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto


Co-Chaired by business and community leaders Rose Chiodo, Maria Chiodo, Rita Chiodo Diamantakos and Sabrina Chiodo Marimpietri, the 2011 Celebrating Community Afternoon Tea raised funds in support of the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity and Alternatives.

Over three hundred and fifty guests attended the event which was celebrated with traditional afternoon tea fare including a variety of teas, delectable sandwiches, scones, jam and Devon cream. Master of Ceremonies, Elvira Caria kept the afternoon’s atmosphere light and lively while the Jim Gillard Trio and dancers from the Marie Ann Longlade School of Dance provided unforgettable entertainment.  

The highlight of the afternoon was a presentation given by keynote speaker Dr. Nancy Olivieri (Senior Scientist, Division of Clinical Investigation & Human Physiology, Toronto General Research Institute and Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto). Dr. Olivieri spoke of her work regarding hemoglobin disorders and thalassemia in particular.

Photographs taken at the “Afternoon Tea” can be viewed in the
Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.

The Italian Canadian Artist, Albert (Umberto) Chiarandini): His Friulian Background and His Interpretations of Canada 

Thursday, June 16, 2011 


Professor Olga Zorzi Pugliese spoke on the artist contributions of artist, Alberto Chiarandini, a former resident of Villa Leonardo Gambin residence. Joan Tadier (Albert Chiarandini’s daughter) was also present and provided insights on the life of the artist.

The 41st Annual Famee Furlane Toronto Golf Classic

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 


The annual Famee Furlane Golf Classic, held at Carrying Place Golf and Country Club, in support of Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity and other local charities was a sold-out success.

Photographs taken at the “Golf Classic” can be viewed in the
Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.