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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · 3d

For #ThrowBackThursday, we’re looking at the delicious #Anniversary cake we enjoyed at one of our Anniversary Luncheons.

For menu and ticket info: www.davincicentre.ca/new-events

#tbt #yyjevents #WhereItalyMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · 9d

A delicious #Italian lunch, with accompanying live music, in our beautiful hall - yes, it’s time for our #AnniversaryLuncheon!

The menu is up on the website, daVinciCentre.ca, so reserve your seats and join us on November 8th for a delightful afternoon.

#WhereItalyMeetsVictoria #VIAC #yyjevents

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · 11d

We have monthly #yyj parking spots available!

We’re located conveniently in #VicWest, close to downtown, yet priced reasonably. Handy to both bridges, if you want to walk the last bit to work.

Please call us to discuss your needs: 250 383 8041.

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Sep 26

ICYMI, Italian actress Claude Joséphine Rose "Claudia" Cardinale, one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, passed away this week.

#VIAC

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Sep 23

Next membership meeting is Sunday, October 5th - please note the changed start time: 3:30pm.

Also, members please check your e-mails for info on purchasing quality grapes and juice, and note availability is for that one day only!

See you on the 5th!

#VIAC #WhereItalyMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Sep 7

We hope you have had a wonderful summer. As it's coming to a close, here's your reminder that membership meetings start up again.

In fact, we start up again TONIGHT, and we're still on the evening schedule.

See you here at 7pm!

#VIAC #WhereItalyMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jul 6

We're looking forward to seeing our members today! There'll be great food, company, & conversations. along with games and music.

Reminder: please bring your own tables, chairs, plates, cutlery, & beverages. Want to play Tombola? Bring your change! 😉

#AnnualPicnic #TheHeartOfItalyInVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 22

Wish you could visit Italy this summer?

Come experience Italian spirit, culture, and food - and the warmth and friendliness of Italian people - right here in #yyj at #VictoriaItalianDay, TODAY!

#yyjevents #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria #VIAC

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 21

Celebrate #WorldMusicDay, @ #VictoriaItalianDay with live music and entertainment for all ages on 2 stages!

Italian music courtesy of Michael Mazza & The Mozzarellas; Angela Burgaretta & Jagged Roots; opera singer Steven Price; and violinist Julien Vitek.

#VIAC #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria #yyjevents

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you attended #VictoriaItalianDay last year, you can expect more food vendors this year, and of course a lot more food!😋

We’ll also have artisan demonstrations, music, games, and entertainment.

Bring your #FoodieFriday appetite to #VIAC on Sunday!

#WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 20

On Sunday, come see our #VictoriaItalianDay display of fabulous Italian cars & motorcycles, available for viewing - and selfies!📷
Part of our celebration of Italian culture.
Speaking of transportation, we've got a free bike valet, or bus routes 10,14,15,24 & 25.
#WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria #yyjevents

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 20

There’s something for every member of the family at #VictoriaItalianDay - including games like bocce, palo della cuccagna, calcetto, & others. This is truly a family-friendly #FestaItaliana!
Come make memories with your family, & explore Italian culture.
#VIAC #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria #yyjevents

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 16

What a day, what a feast!

#FathersDay Luncheon / #FestaDelPapà Pranzo … and that’s a wrap!

#VIAC #culture #community

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 15

We’ll be celebrating #HappyFathersDay #BuonaFestaDelPapà with our members today, and sending best wishes to the rest of the dads!

#VIAC #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 14

As the saying goes, #ManyHandsMakeLightWork, and that was the case as a group of volunteers gathered to make a batch of almost 3,000 gnocchi! 🥔

3 THOUSAND!! 😲🤯

Our #FathersDay luncheon will be amazing!

#TeamEffort #VIAC

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks to you both for attending, and for your support!

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 13

We're thrilled to announce that our #DaVinciForDaVinci 70th Anniversary Gala raised 🎉$7,000🎉 for #OurVicHospitals!

@intuitivesurgical’s daVinci Robotic Surgical System is new equipment in #yyj.

Thanks to all who attended, donated, and supported.

#VIAC #FundraiserFriday #ItsTime #FinalTotalFriday

Photo shows 2 people holding a giant cheque in the amount of $7000 payable to VHF.
L-R: Lindsay Gaudette - Development Officer - VHF; Arturo Rampon - Treasurer - VIAC; Beth Cairns - Associate Director, Leadership & Legacy Giving - VHF

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 11

Plans changed? Don’t want to wait? Surprise proposal?

We can help - we still have a few dates available for a wedding reception this summer!

Our hall has a stage (!); lots of room for dining, dancing, and celebrating; and free parking. Contact us!

#WeddingWednesday #yyj #YouDontHaveToBeItalian

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 9

FRIENDLY REMINDER!🙂 To those members volunteering at #VictoriaItalianDay, please be sure to check your e-mails - details of the volunteer meeting have been sent out.

Grazie for volunteering for our 2nd Annual celebration!

#VIAC #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria #TheHeartOfItalyInVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 4

People of Italian descent have been in #Canada since the 1880s and are an integral part of our society, making it more dynamic...Canada is proud of this community’s vibrant, shared culture. ~ ‪@stevenguilbeault.bsky.social‬

#ItalianHeritageMonth #VIAC #WhereItaliaMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · Jun 2

Today is #FestaDellaRepubblica!

Celebrated on June 2nd in #Italia, it commemorates the referendum in #1946 when Italians voted to transition from a monarchy, and establish a republic.

Join us June 22nd at #yyj’s iconic #daVinciCentre, for #VictoriaItalianDay!

#TheHeartOfItalyInVictoria #yyjevents

Photo shows the 313° Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico, Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) Frecce Tricolori - the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force. They are based at Rivolto Air Base, Udine.

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · May 30

Members, please check your e-mails for details on our #FathersDay Luncheon.

There you’ll find the instructions for registering and payment - we don’t want you to miss out! Also, be sure to register before the cut-off on Tuesday, June 10th.

#VIAC #WhereItalyMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · May 30

This week Venice honours their traditional connection to the sea, with #FestaDellaSensa and Venetian rowing.

Meanwhile, Florence celebrates #FestaDelGrillo, the Cricket Festival, with music, food, entertainment, and crickets!

#VIAC #WhereItalyMeetsVictoria

VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · May 27

We’re excited to be participating at #VicWestFest on Saturday June 7th!

Come visit us at this vibrant, family-oriented festival celebrating the diverse culture, creativity, and community spirit of VicWest.

#VicWestFest2025 #CommunityCelebration #yyjevents

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VIAC Victoria @viacvictoria.bsky.social · May 21

It’s #WeddingWednesday here at the iconic #daVinci Hall!

If you’re looking to make the leap, and need a reception venue, we have some dates available this spring and summer.

Check out our amenities. Give us a call.

#yyjweddings #VIAC #VictoriaBC