12th Annual Rebel Golf Tournament
August 12, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The weather was perfect for a day on the greens at Glen Eagle Golf Course in Bolton. With the help of dedicated volunteers, the first-ever shotgun start tournament was hosted. With 110 players, 22 corporate hole sponsors, and over 30 raffle prizes, $15,000 was raised for the Down Syndrome Association of York Region. This brings the grand total of fundraising to an inspiring number of almost $90,000. Read more
Woodbridge Strikers
August 12, 2011 by City Life Staff
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On June 4 and 5, 2011, the Woodbridge Strikers West U-9 Boys brought their dedication and passion to the field, and were rightfully crowned champions of the 2011 Barrie Spiritfest Soccer Tournament. The boys played with strong defence, allowing only one goal to enter their net throughout the entire tournament. Read more
6th Immaculate Conception Charity Golf Tournament
August 12, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The Immaculate Conception Parish is blessed with the support of so many generous sponsors, volunteers and committee members. On June 29, 2011, the 6th Annual Golf Tournament was celebrated to raise funds for ShareLife – a charity benefitting people with special needs, the elderly, children, immigrants and refugees. The event garnered 150 enthusiastic golf players, for a fun day of sportsmanship, followed by a delicious gourmet dinner at the Cardinal Golf Course. The Golf Committee thanks all the sponsors for their contribution. www.iconception.org
Everlasting ‘I Dos’
August 11, 2011 by City Life Staff
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In times when true love is considered hard to find, and even more difficult to hold onto, there are couples that inspire the beauty and sanctity of marriage. On July 26, 2011, 30 Villa Colombo residents aged 79 to 101 renewed their wedding vows in front of family and friends in a beautiful display of love and commitment. Read more
The Sofina & Amici Golf Classic 2010
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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From Cuban cigars to celebrity chefs, guests were wined and dined at last year’s Sofina & Amici Golf Classic. Through the generous support of business associates, colleagues, family and friends, a record-breaking $254,000 was raised in support of a new Operative Birthing Unit at the Sunnybrook Health Read more
150th Anniversary of the Unity of Italy Event
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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On Mar. 31, 2011, over 200 elders from Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) gathered for the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. Organized by Iolanda Masci, Filomena Torric and Nadia Ferrari, the event was a great success. Guests brought their Italian pride and were thrilled to have the Hon. Julian Read more
Reel Film Pictures Presents Grand Social
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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With performances by The Retro Rockers and musician Sebastian Carubia, the Grand Social was a night that brought you way back to the ’50s and ’60s. At the Venetian Banquet Centre on April 1, 2011, Mark Pagliaroli and Antonio Ienco of Reel Film Pictures organized an event full of music and dance to bring awareness to the Read more
The Pencer Brain Trust Disco Gala
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The Pencer Brain Trust ‘brought on the night’ for the 11th annual fundraising disco gala at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on May 25, 2011. An enthusiastic crowd danced as the legendary Village People performed hits from the ’70s. Over $500,000 in net proceeds was raised to benefit patient care and Read more
Jewels of the City
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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In a luxury Bridle Path home, 200 women joined for this year’s At Our Table event on May 30, 2011. Organized by the Tzedakah Chapter women, Jewels of the City raised close to $95,000 for Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, Canada’s leading Jewish women’s philanthropic organization. Sponsored by Downtown Read more
Roma Cares 2011
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Roma Moulding employees came together to organize an event that raised over $30,000 for the Hospital for Sick Children. The fundraiser was held on May 5, 2011, and gathered friends and family of Roma for a night of fine art, world-class wines and spectacular cheeses. Entertainment included live music from the Read more