Hospice Vaughan: Giving Thanks Gala 2009
December 3, 2009 by City Life Staff
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On Oct. 2nd, 2009, Hospice Vaughan celebrated an evening dedicated to giving thanks at Le Parc Banquet Hall. Honourable guests included member of Parliament Maurizio Bevilaqua and councilor Read more
Big Art for Little Minds
December 3, 2009 by City Life Staff
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BIG ART’s 2nd Annual Production Gala, held on Oct. 23rd, 2009, was a success. The mission of BIG ART for Little Minds is to enrich children’s lives by expanding their minds and developing their ways of thinking through the big world of art. Read more
City of Vaughan: Oscar Night at the Annual Mayors Gala 2009
October 8, 2009 by City Life Staff
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Cameras were aflash as salacious paparazzi greeted every guest with the celebrity treatment at the Annual Mayors Gala, a lavish, Oscar-themed affair held at La Primavera Hospitality and Read more
Caritas – The Harmony Ball
June 15, 2009 by City Life Staff
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Care to dance? The volunteers, corporate and community sponsors of the therapeutic Caritas Foundation commingled March 28, 2009, for its annual spring gala, The Harmony Ball. Raising over $50,000 towards addiction recovery and substance abuse education, the commencement gala introduced Caritas’ year-round telethon project. Guests enjoyed sumptuous sushi before a lavish dinner, while a key address was delivered by the inspiring Father Gianni Carparelli, founder of Caritas Project. www.caritas.ca
LEFT TO RIGHT: Elio Sergnese the Caritas executive director, Laura Rocca the TLN Host, and Michael Tibollo, chairman of Caritas board of directors.
Colours of Hope Gala
June 15, 2009 by City Life Staff
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Magic was in the air as guests mingled under crystal chandeliers and glowing centrepieces at the second annual Colours of Hope Gala. Over 900 socialites enjoyed a lovely three-course gourmet meal, complemented with fine wine as they basked in the legendary vocals of Tony Bennett. Thanks to John and Marie Fiorellino-Di Poce, the upscale gala, supporting empowerment through achievement, was a success! www.etavaughan.com
TOP: Legendary singer Tony Bennett embraces Susan Shakoor, left, and Stephanie D’Angelo, right, of Dolce Publishing Inc. BOTTOM, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Members of the board of directors of ETA Vaughan, Arlene Margolese, Marie Fiorellino-Di Poce, and Sunder Singh.
