Spring 2012, Volume 11, Issue 1 - the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity

Friuli Benevolent CorporationFriuli TerraceBoard of DirectorsArmand Scaini, PresidentFranco Daneluzzi, Vice President& TreasurerMarisa Zanini, SecretaryAngela Bosa-Slokar, DirectorMary Francescutti, DirectorMara Querin, DirectorFriuli Terrace60 Friuli Court Woodbridge, ON L4L 8E8T. 905-856-4922 F. 905-856-9489www.friuliterrace.comfriuliterrace@bellnet.caFriuli Terrace is an apartmentcomplex for independent seniors.The tenants of the Friuli Terrace had a surprise visit from la Befana(Ester Cancian) who gave out treats to those who were good andcoal to those who were not so nice. The tenants at the terrace trulyenjoy keeping these traditions alive.The Milk Bag Project Goes To SchoolOretta (seen in the picture) is visiting localschools to show teachers how the tenantsof Friuli Terrace are turning milk bags intosleeping mats for people in third worldcountries. Here she is showing teachershow to crotchet the thin strip of recycledmilk bags into a mat. Teachers are veryinterested in sharing this project withtheir students. They are encouraging thestudents to collect the bags and hope toalso provide them with crotchet lessonsto create sleeping mats.Milk bags are still being collected by theActivity Office.On December 19, 2011 artist Mario Della Rossa presented abeautiful work of mosaic art to the tenants of Friuli Terrace.The mosaic piece will hang in the lobby of the terrace for allthe tenants and their visitors to enjoy.Christmas is a special time of year for the tenants ofthe Terraces. Part of the celebration is the elaboratepresentation of the nativity scene. Here Oretta poseswith Ward 2 Councillor Tony Carella as he admiresthe work of the tenants.The tenants joined the campus wide food and toy drive and were successful in collecting generous amounts offood for those in need in our community as well as delivering over 100 toys to the Toy Mountain at VaughanCity Hall.ADULT DAY PROGRAM - CENTRO ANZIANISeniors participating in this program may be frail or suffer from depression,isolation, stroke, Parkinson’s or early dementia. Some of the program activitiesinclude exercise, arts and crafts, music activities, games, discussion groupsand religious functions.Questo programma é per anziani che sono solia casa, soffrono di depressione, morbo diParkinson’s, demenza, o sono state colteda ictus. Le attivita del programma include:ginnastica, musica, canto, discussioni,lavori a mano, gioco della tombola,carte, gite e funzione religiose.If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please call:Per ulteriori informazione, o per fare del volontariato chiamate:60 Friuli Court Woodbridge, OntarioPat Costa - Day Coordinator905-265-243610