Food

Ristorante Boccaccio Journeys to Friuli for Next Themed Dinner

Ristorante Boccaccio will take diners on a culinary journey to Italy's Friuli region on the evening of Friday, Nov. 18.

The dinner will feature a four-course meal of Friulian delicacies, accompanied by wine.

This special dinner is offered for just $95 per person inclusive of food, wine, taxes and gratuities.

Don't wait too long to reserve your place. Ristorante Boccaccio's last two themed dinners were both sell-outs!

For reservations please call 416-789-5555 or book online.

Antipasti
Crostini di Baccala Mantecato
cod salad with corn bread
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Antipasto di Salumi con Focaccia di Ricotta
Mixed dried meats with focaccia bread and fresh ricotta cheese
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Involtini di Verza con Prosciutto Cotto, Carne di Vitello e Riso
Savoy cabbage rolls, cooked ham, minced veal and rice
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Brovada e Muset
Friuli style sauerkraut, boiled traditional sausage

Primi Piatti
Iota Friulana
Friulano beans and fresh sauerkraut soup
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Ofelle
Ravioli made with gnocchi dough, filled with spinach and meat
drizzled with butter and grated cheese
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Risotto con Radicchio Noci e Frico
Carnaroli Rice with grilled radicchio and walnuts

Secondi
Montone con Fagioli
Lamb shank cooked "osso buco sytle"
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Pollo alla Friulana
Sauté of chicken with mushrooms and liver
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Polenta e Coniglio con Peverada
Corn mill polenta and rabbit in a spicy sauce

Dolce
Strudel di Mele, Gubana alla Grappa
apple strudel and Friuli grappa cake
 
Friday, November 18th, 2016
$95 per person inclusive of all taxes and gratuities
Wine included in price
For reservations please call 416-789-5555

In Bocca

Villa Charities Introduces "In Bocca," a New Culture and Culinary Series

First edition marks Holocaust Education Week with a presentation on the Italians of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome and their role in helping the Jewish people during WWII

Artist: Bina Cole Title: Family Matters Medium: Acrylic, Mixed Media On Canvas

Villa Charities is pleased to introduce "In Bocca," a new culture and culinary series that will be a regular feature at the Columbus Centre.

The series opens on the evening of Tuesday, November 8 with a presentation on the Italians of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome and their role in helping the Jewish people during WWII. This special event, featuring guest speaker Emanuele Sica, History Professor at Royal Military College and an Italian scholar, is presented in honour of Holocaust Education Week.

In addition, Canadian artist Bina Cole will speak about her new exhibition, "Out of Order / Beyond Order," which opens at the Carrier Gallery on November 9 and continues to December 5. This powerful exhibit illustrates how external influences including world events disrupt our order, and how the family offers a counterweight to those disruptions.

Guests will enjoy a delectable prix-fixe Roman Jewish-themed dinner.

DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

TIME: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dinner: 6 p.m. / Presentation to follow

VENUE: Ristorante Boccaccio at Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto ON

TICKETS: $65.00 per person (plus taxes + gratuity) available at www.villacharities.com or by calling Ristorante Boccaccio at 416-789-5555

Art Gallery

New Exhibits Open This Week and Next

Carrier Gallery presents new exhibits this week and next week.

The "Nokmee Exhibit," featuring mixed media works by 14 artists including Miry Moon, Irene Yoo Kyung Cha and Jangmee Park, begins on Thursday, Oct. 20 and runs to Oct. 31.

On Monday, Oct. 24, the gallery presents "Abstract Expressions," a collection of mixed media works by Sooghi Hahn and Heather Kim. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show runs to Nov. 4.

A third show on now, "Magic of Latin America," continues to Oct. 31.

About the Nokmee Exhibit

In 1988, Toronto alumni of the Department of Fine Arts at South Korea's Ewha Woman's University (Nokmee) formed an active collective. This is the group's second annual exhibition in Toronto. Many of its members are individually active as well.

The Nokmee has been holding group exhibitions annually since 1945, as are other Nokmee groups in New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.

The exhibition at Carrier Gallery features paintings, sculptures and ceramics by 14 of the group's members.

For more information on the Carrier Gallery, visit www.villacharities.com/carrier or call 416-789-7011 ext. 300.

Kids

Ghosts and Goblins to Roam the Columbus Centre Next Week

Ghosts, goblins, princesses and more will be making their annual appearance at the Columbus Centre next week for the annual Halloween dress-up for music and dance students.

Kids enrolled in Danzarts Toronto and Columbus Centre School of Music programs are invited to dress up from Oct. 25 to 31. Last year's Halloween dress-up week was a popular success.

CULTURAL ARTS

Columbus Centre School of Music Accepting New Students

With the fall term now underway, the Columbus Centre School of Music is still accepting new students.

The school offers private, one-on-one lessons to children, teens and adults in a wide array of instruments - piano, voice, guitar, drums/percussion, flute, brass, organ and woodwind. Lessons are offered six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.

Contact us at 416-789-7011 ext. 244/248 or dagostino@villacharities.com/ cultural@villacharities.com to register or for more information.

Volunteer with the Cultural Arts Department

The Columbus Centre's Cultural Arts Department offers volunteer opportunities.

If you are 15-17 years of age and would like to join us as a volunteer, please contact Daniela Agostino-Cugini at 416-789-7011 ext. 244 or Cassandra Zannelli at 416-789-7011 ext. 248.

Adult Art Classes

There are still a few spaces available for fall art classes at the Columbus Centre.

The classes are designed to allow each individual to advance at his or her own pace, with a balance between challenging, fun, creative and skill-based approaches. All classes are led by talented artist and instructor Sam Paonessa. The workshops cover charcoal and acrylic and oil painting.

Dates: Tuesdays 1 - 4 p.m. or 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

To register, contact dagostino@villacharities.com or 416-789-7011 ext. 244

seniors

Villa Colombo Toronto Celebrates Community Program Volunteers

Villa Colombo Toronto held its annual Volunteer Recognition Lunch on Oct. 6 to celebrate and recognize the men and women who generously contribute their time to Villa Colombo Services for Seniors programs.

Just over 30,000 volunteer hours were contributed last year to Villa Colombo's Adult Day Programs for seniors living at home, Meals on Wheels and other programs. The Volunteer office has set a goal to increase the number of volunteer hours by 10% in 2016. There are just over two months to go to meet the goal!

Villa Colombo Services for Seniors is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with day to day programs as well as our "12 Days of Christmas" programs. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Domenica Bevacqua at 416-789-2113 2216.