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Grande Cheese Vaughan Grand Opening

City Life Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:56:35 +0000

Cheese lovers united for a day of food and fun at the Grande Cheese grand opening in Maple on Sept. 24, 2011. A delicious sausage barbeque heated things up, as deli appetizers, rice balls and pizza made their way through the hungry crowd. Along with free bocconcini, Grande Cheese gifted its first 1,000 customers with Liguori pasta.
905.417.8001
551 Cityview Blvd., Maple, Ont.

Photos: A staff member prepares hot pizza at the Grande Cheese grand opening; A delicious porchetta is served to thank supporting guests; The highly anticipated Grande Cheese in Vaughan; Cheese lovers admire Grande Cheese’s signature products.

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Creating Alternatives

City Life Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:47:25 +0000

On Aug. 25, 2011, Alternatives Integrating People with Cognitive Challenges held a grand opening for its new office and day program space. Alternatives is a registered charitable organization that provides day support for adults with a developmental disability. Participants of the program are provided with meaningful opportunities to integrate into their community through various vocational and volunteer experiences. With the growing popularity of the program, the move into this spacious and bright location will allow for continued growth of the overall program.
www.creatingalternatives.ca

Photo: Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, members of council and the Knights of Columbus join the Alternatives Team in official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Voulez Beauty Boutique

Melissa Sundardas — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:48:37 +0000

On Aug. 31, 2010, an evening of delicious cupcakes, colourful cocktails and music drew in a crowd of loyal clients, members of the media, and friends and family to celebrate the grand opening of Voulez Beauty Boutique. Located in the heart of the newly revamped St. Clair West neighbourhood and designed with the busy woman in mind, this spot is ready to take care of all your beauty needs, including hair, makeup, manicures, pedicures, waxing and drawers filled with Beth Godfrey jewelry, Spanx, Cosabella underwear, perfume, and more. Gift bags included shampoo samples, perfume and hairspray. In addition, VIP cards were handed out to loyal clients. www.voulezbeautyboutique.ca

Above left: The newly opened Voulez Beauty Boutique is ready to tend to all your beauty needs. Above right: Some of Voulez Beauty Boutique’s clients who made an appearance at the opening enjoy an evening of delicious drinks and mingling.

Caliber Homes presents Kortridge Estates

City Life Staff — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:56:42 +0000

On Feb. 27th, 2010, Caliber Homes held the grand opening of its Kortridge Estates presentation centre on the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie and Weston roads. This is Caliber Homes’ latest exclusive residential community in north Woodbridge. Kortridge Estates brings to the market a rich collection of two-storey and bungalow homes on 42, 50, and 60-foot extra-deep lots. Despite the inclement weather that day, the excitement was palpable from afar. Hundreds of people lined up around the building several hours before the doors and sales floor opened for business. A well-organized and successful event, a total of 1,000 guests attended the presentation centre during its opening weekend. Caliber Homes is committed to skilfully crafting a higher standard of living into each and every home. Exclusive Listing Brokerage Intercity Realty Inc. www.kortridgeestates.com or call 905.417.6146 for hours of operation.

Top, left: Prospective purchasers and Intercity Realty Inc.’s Lou Grossi, broker, manager; Fernando Giandomenico, sales representative Top, middle: Fortunato Crea, construction manager of Caliber Homes; Colette Pitre, office manager of Caliber Homes; Danny DiMeo, president of Caliber Homes; Lucy Tersigni, administrative assistant of Caliber Homes, and David DiMeo, service manager of Caliber Homes Top, right: Prospective purchasers and Mauro Vani, Intercity Realty broker Above, left: FROM LEFT: Fortunato Bordin, Sergio DeZen, Danny DiMeo, Mayor Linda Jackson, Vic DeZen, Tony DiMeo
Above, right: Lou Grossi, broker of Intercity Realty; Danny DiMeo, president of Caliber Homes; Alda Neves, director of sales and marketing at Intercity Realty

Pure Motivation Grand Opening

City Life Staff — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:38:05 +0000

Marking Vaughan’s first boutique fitness studio was the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Pure Motivation Fitness on March 13th, 2009. Delicious foods were catered from some of the finest restaurants of Vaughan, with wine sampling from local wineries and sweet treats by Di Manno Bakery. Dj MC Flipside provided thrilling entertainment, alongside live Capoeria martial arts acts, break dancing and strength-training competitions. Pure Motivation Fitness is led by an award-winning personal training and nutrition expert Dimitri Giankoulas, along with certified trainers to help you reach your goals, just in time for bikini season. Need an alternative? Pure Motivation also offers in-home training and nutritional counselling. www.puremotivationfitness.com

ABOVE LEFT, FROM LEFT: Ashley Soldera, Renata Jurki, Zael Miransky, Francesca Giankoulas, Attila Teleki, Dimitri Giankoulas, Milena Giankoulas, Steve Faria, Joanna Catalfo, Kyle Ferguson and Frank Jorge TOP RIGHT: Dimitri and Milena Giankoulas with regional councillors, Gino Rosati (left), and Peter Meffe (right) ABOVE RIGHT: The Giankoulas family: Milena, Dimitri and Francesca

Oasi Restaurant And Lounge Grand Opening Weekend

City Life Staff — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:14:50 +0000

Invite-only grand opening celebrations for Oasi Restaurant and Lounge were held Nov. 14 – 15th, 2008. An array of champagne, wine and hors d’oeurves sent a waft of flavourful aromas in the grand dining room, where two well-stocked bar areas and an elegant lounge provide the perfect celebration spot for any occasion. www.theoasi.com

Photos: Luxurious bar; Fine selection of premium wines

Longo’s Box Grove Store Heralds New Generation of Shopping Experience

City Life Staff — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:01:58 +0000

A brand new 40,000 sq.ft complex meets customer expectations in quality, freshness and variety. On-site favourites include authentic Belgian chocolates, flatbreads, artisan breads, and healthy ready-made meal solutions prepared by Longo’s own in-house chef. Owner Anthony Longo and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti attended the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was celebrated with cake and a performance by the Northwood Academy. 905.673.3099, www.longos.com

From left: Anthony Longo, president and CEO, and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti cut the ribbon at Longo’s new Box Grove store, with a little help from a lobster.

Une Belle Soiree – The Grand Opening of The Rainflower Company

City Life Staff — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:17:08 +0000

Hosted by LUX-SPA, this event kicked off The Rainflower Company’s grand opening in the posh Yorkville district on September 18th, 2008. Champagne and appetizers were served to guests. Door prizes were provided by various sponsors, including Marc Anthony Hair Salons, Madhatter Design Company and LUX-SPA. Net proceeds from the floral silent auction were donated to Charitree Foundation, a program that supports tree-planting projects to benefit children and our planet. For a professional approach to any occasion, contact Rainflower Company at 416.455.1547, www.rainflowercompany.com, LUX-SPA www.lux-spa.com

FROM LEFT: Guests of Une Belle Soiree – The Grand Opening of the Rainflower Company – enjoy their lovely prizes. Leanna Viteritti (left), won a LUX-SPA gift certificate; Farah Khalaf, and Mirella and Stephanie Veltri smile for the camera with LUX-SPA mascot, Chloe.