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Universal EventSpace Grand Opening
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August 23
Opening its doors for the very first time this autumn was the much-anticipated Universal EventSpace - byPeterandPauls.com smile emoticon An exciting collaborative between the byPeterandPauls.com Hospitality & Entertainment Group and the ZZen Group, this 32 million dollar venue is one of a kind!!! The 85,000 square-foot facility accommodates over 2000 guests, has 6 multifunctional rooms, 2 swanky rooftop patios, state-of-the-art kitchens, illuminated bars everywhere and a multi-million dollar audio/visual system. Congrats to, Peter Eliopoulos the visionary behind this beautiful venue...you are a rock star!!!
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| Peter Eliopoulos, Tony Monaco |
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| Vic De Zen, Peter Eliopoulos, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council |
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| Eliopoulos Family |
ByPeterandPaul.com Gathering at THE VIEW
Just another one of the great celebrations hosted by Peter and Anna Eliopoulos
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| Fun with Sarina Paris! |
3rd Annual Scotiabank "Branching Out" Program
August 30
Once in a while I
like to get my hands dirty...but only if it's for a good cause! It was so much
fun participating in the 3rd Annual Scotiabank "Branching Out" tree
planting event and kudos to the amazing team of volunteers who planted 250 trees
in just a few hours. This initiative
was created by my good friend, Jason Polsinelli of Scotia McLeod who was deeply
concerned about changes to Vaughan's urban canopy. After noticing the
devastation to the city's greenscape caused by the emerald ash borer beetle infestation
including the 2013 ice storm, he has worked alongside his Scotiabank colleagues
to replenish the environment by planting trees in city parks and boulevards
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| Awesome City of Vaughan workers! |
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| Planting away with my friend, Jason Polsinelli |
smile emoticonAn exciting collaborative between the byPeterandPauls.com Hospitality & Entertainment Group and the ZZen Group, this 32 million dollar venue is one of a kind!!! The 85,000 square-foot facility accommodates over 2000 guests, has 6 multifunctional rooms, 2 swanky rooftop patios, state-of-the-art kitchens, illuminated bars everywhere and a multi-million dollar audio/visual system. Congrats to, Peter Eliopoulos the visionary behind this beautiful venue...you are a rockOnce in a while I like to get my hands dirty...but only if it's for a good cause! It was so much fun participating in the 3rd Annual Scotiabank "Branching Out" tree planting event and kudos to the amazing team of volunteers who planted 250 trees in just a few hours smile emoticoOnce in a while I like to get my hands dirty...but only if it's for a good cause! It was so much fun participating in the 3rd Annual Scotiabank "Branching Out" tree planting event and kudos to the amazing team of volunteers who planted 250 trees in just a few hours. This initiative was created by my good friend, Jason Polsinelli of Scotia McLeod who was deeply concerned about changes to Vaughan's urban canopy. After noticing the devastation to the city's greenscape caused by the emerald ash borer beetle infestation including the 2013 ice storm, he has worked alongside his Scotiabank colleagues to replenish the environment by planting trees in city parks and boulevards.Hospice
Vaughan is a free service vital to our community and it's important we ensure
accessibility to all those who need it. I was happy to attend the
organization's 6th Annual 'Giving Thanks Gala' which raises awareness as well
as funds benefiting the development of a future residential hospice. Thank you
to my friends at Scotiabank for inviting me to join their table!!! It was a
great time and all for an excellent cause
6th Annual Hospice Vaughan Gala
October 2
Hospice Vaughan is a free
service vital to our community and it's important we ensure accessibility to
all those who need it. I was happy to attend the organization's 6th Annual
'Giving Thanks Gala' which raises awareness as well as funds benefiting the development
of a future residential hospice. Thank you to my friends at Scotiabank for
inviting me to join their table!!! It was a great time and all for an excellent
cause.
* Since 1995, Hospice Vaughan has provided
compassionate support to individuals dealing with life threatening illness by
providing quality home care, counselling and ensuring that bereaved family and
friends are supported.
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| Minister Steven Del Duca, John & Cathy Amendola, Mayor Bevilacqua, Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco |
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| MP Francesco Sorbara and Rose Greco |
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| Anna Ventura, Minister Steven Del Duca |
Mackenzie Health "Las Vegas" Gala
Oct 24
To all the naysayers
...there's no question....a state-of-the-art hospital will be built in
Vaughan!! With ground already broken on Major Mackenzie Dr.-Hwy 400 and the
foundation being laid in one year's time, the Mackenzie Health Foundation (MHF)
is working hard to further its completion. Announced at the MHF "Las Vegas
Gala" last weekend was the "Exceptional Care Belongs Here"
campaign chaired by Greg Sorbara and its mission to raise 250 million dollars -
the remaining portion
of funds required for the hospital's development. With the Province of Ontario
footing 90% of the expense there really isn't that much more to go. Especially
considering the extremely generous 10 million dollar donation recently made by
Magna International which will be allocated to Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital's
future emergency facility. Congrats to gala chairs Grace Sgro and Lee Zanetti
and their entire committee on organizing such an incredibly fun eve.
*Proceeds from the annual Mackenzie Health
Foundation gala benefit both the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital as well as
the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital.
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| Rose & Gus Sinopoli, Benny & Parry Caringi, Tony Monaco, Marlena & Tony Molezzi |
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| Photo Bomb! |
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| Joe Ercolao , Jo-Ann Folino |
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce "Women to Women"
November 4
I always have a great
time hanging with my gal pals at this event. Hosted
by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce the purpose of the "Women to Women Symposium"
is to celebrate and empower women through keynote speakers. This year's emcee
was Jennifer Valentyne (CityTV's Breakfast Television Toronto) and guest
speakers included Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco (Founder -Opus Homes), Anna
Eliopoulos (Co-Founder of byPeterandPauls.com), Susan Niczowski (Founder -
Summer Fresh) and
Lisa Lisson (President - FedEx Canada). Not only did we hear their remarkable
stories but we also got to sample products by vendors and enjoy an amazing
lunch at the Universal EventSpace... mmmm... I even got to exercise on a ball!!
Thanks for that Niko T Sofianos.
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| Nik Sofianos |
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| Jennifer Valentyne of Breakfast Television |
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| Laura Tonelli , Maria Montinaro |
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| Daniela Hoffman of Freedom Medi Spa |
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| Jennifer Ladouceur, Dolores Rotondo |
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| Elvira Caria , Nadia Cerelli |
63rd Annual CIBPA President Ball
November 7
This is for sure the
grandest event held by the Italian Canadian community and I was thrilled to be
a part of it. Presented by the
Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association (CIBPA) the 63rd
Annual President's Ball recognized four outstanding individuals for their
economic, political and/or social contributions. There were heartfelt speeches
by award recipients and great moments such as the beautiful toast by Lenny
Lombardi and his lovely wife, Grace. I can't forget the evening's
sensational emcee, Andrea Trentadue of CHIN, including the delicious food
served at the Universal EventSpace. Thank
you to MP Francesco Sorbara and event sponsor Scotiabank (Joe Ercolao). I
definitely would not have been able to cover this event properly without your
assistance. Congratulations to the following 2015 award recipients for their
incredible achievements...bravo!!!!
CIBPA President's Award - Nick Di Donato (President
and CEO - Liberty Entertainment Group)
CIBPA Business Excellence Award - John Lettieri
(President and CEO - Hero Certified Burgers and Lettieri Cafes)
CIBPA Community Leader Award - Vivian Risi (Founder
- Your Community Realty)
CIBPA Next Generation Award - Andrew Mizzoni
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| Minister Steven Del Duca, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Lenny Lombardi, John Lettieri |
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| Andrea Trentadue of CHIN Television |
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| Eddy Burello (Presiident CIBPA) and Andrea Trentadue |
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| CIPBA Business Excellence Award recipient John Lettieri |
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| Lenny Lombardi, Tony Monaco , Bobby |
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| DIA D |
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| Italian Ambassador, GainLorenzo Cornado |
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| Grace & Lenny Lombardi |
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| Ali Bidabadi of CHIN Television and Tony Monaco of 103.5 |
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| CIPBA Ladies' Auxiliary Founder Jackie Rosate |
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| Love my dress by Danny De La Venta |
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| Joe Ercolao of Scotaibank |
Remembrance Day Woodbridge Cenotaph
November 11
Millions upon millions have fought and died for freedom. Let us always remember those who sacrificed - even giving the ultimate sacrifice - so we could vote, practice any religion, observe any holiday, attend any school, marry who we want, follow our dreams....
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| Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua |
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| Julian Fantino |
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