The Grandravine Charity Classic golf tournament will be back to its normal summer date on July 15, 2022. The weather will be warmer. There will be trophies and prizes, lots of food and lots of fun. No better way to spend the day and no better way to support our favourite charity. Tell your friends and co-workers.
For more details and to register go to: https://grandravinetornadoes.org/golf-tournament/
What a great feeling to be back to this wonderful event. While attendance was down a little from previous years because of the pandemic, April 9, 2022 was a terrific evening for everyone. All those in attendance returned to this special celebration after a one year absence. A delicious dinner was served up by Premier Place Banquet Hall, and this in turn supplied the energy needed for the evenings entertainment courtesy of Innerphase Disc Jockey Productions. There were raffles. There were door prizes. It seemed like just about everyone went away with something.
One thing that we all did go away with was the heart felt feeling that we were able to raise some money to help get Grandravine Special Hockey back to normal in the coming season. After two years of limited or no hockey, everyone is looking forward to a full 22/23 season. A great big THANK YOU to all those who attended and all the sponsors who generously donated funds and prizes.
And let’s not forget those who made this evening possible. Thank you to Silvia Rizzuto who spearheaded the event. And thank you to the group of volunteers that helped make this another memorable evening.
Christina Iamascia
Joe Rizzuto
Luci Liotta
Mary Egizii
Michael Liotta
Val Vescio
Vicki Iamascia
Francesco shows off his new gear.
The dream did come true for our very own Francesco DeSanto at Nathan Phillips Square this past Tuesday, as the recipient of a complete set of hockey equipment from Dreams Come True . Dreams Come True is a partnership of the Toronto Police Foundation, the Hockey Canada Foundation, the City of Toronto and TCEU Local 416, bringing hockey equipment to young players across the city. One deserving young player is chosen in each ward in the City of Toronto. Grandravine Special Hockey would like to thank councillor James Pasternak for having chosen The Grandravine Tornadoes and Francesco for the York Centre recipient.
The presentation at Nathan Phillips was attended by representatives of all the organizations involved and was followed by a practice session on the ice. Parents looked on in pride as the volunteer coaches worked with the young players to get their new equipment broken in and try out a few new skills. And to top it off, it was the perfect winter day a little outdoor shinny, just cold enough and full of sunshine. A special thanks as well to Aytakin Mohammadi from councillor Pasternak’s office for his efforts in making all the arrangements.
Mary, Francesco, Claudia, Rebecca and Louie DeSanto.
Hard to loose this face-off.
September 24, 2021
The weather was a little cooler than usual. No evening banquet. The sun set as the prizes were being handing out. Delayed by one year and 2 months due to Covid, and with attendance capped and restrictions in place, the 16th edition of the Grandravine Charity Classic finally took place to the delight of all who attended.
With events like this shut down in the last eighteen months, everyone was thrilled to be able to, once again, enjoy a day on the links, meet up with friends and along the way raise some
money for a very worthwhile cause. To this end we want to acknowledge our key sponsor and tournament partner, Coro Electric and especially Mike Corvinelli and Alessandra Corvinelli for the incredible support and hard work. As well thanks also go out to all the other generous sponsors who support Grandravine Special Hockey. After having been grounded for over a year, the players are eager to hit the ice in a few weeks. It is through the support of all the sponsors that this is possible.
Wit
h the cooler weather of September golfers were treated to hot espresso and cannoli as they arrived. The delicious wood fired pizza, was available all day long. Along with porchetta stations on course and burgers on the nineteenth hole no one went home hungry, despite not being able to hold the traditional awards banquet.
This year featured not one, but two separate Hole-In-One contests, each with it’s own separate $10,000 prize. Unfortunately no one was able to cash in. However, as the sun set on the patio at Glen Eagle, prizes were awarded for all the other contest winners.
Best Over-All Score
(There was a tie at 8 under par with most birdies deciding the tie breaker)
John Greco
Loris Zanette
Merrill Bolger
George Bolger
Men’s Longest Drive
Taylan Barrett
Men’s Closest To The Pin
Mark Anselmo
Ladies Closest To The Pin
Louise Garneau-Ross
Ladies Longest Drive
(No prize awarded as there were no names on the hole card)
Volunteers
A very special shout-out has to go to all the volunteers that helped make this so enjoyable for everyone. Their hard work is greatly appreciated.
| Cindi Buick | Michael Liotta | Silvia Rizzuto |
| Teresa Bhandal | Michelle Liotta | Lucrezia Rosteck |
| Mary Egizii | Rosella Liotta | Jessica Salvatore |
| Daina Gibbons | RoseAnn Merrick | Val Vescio |
| Luci Liotta | Joe Rizzuto |
It was the evening of February 29th, 2020 and the Premier Place Banquet Hall was decorated beautifully and filling up. Athletes, parents and supporters were looking fabulous and ready for an enjoyable night of fundraising for the Grandravine Tornadoes! This being my first time at this fundraiser, I immediately felt I was part of something special. Silvia Rizzuto and Luci Liotta greeted ticket holders while Joe Rizzuto and Michael Liotta sold raffle tickets for the great line up of prizes. Friends and family mingled while enjoying the full open bar and music played by Innerphase Disc Jockey Productions. Before dinner, Luci and Michael dedicated the evening to the late Lisa Kelly, saying a heart warming prayer while each table lit the candles with Lisa’s picture enclosed. This evening was Lisa’s vision, and so it was fitting we take a moment to celebrate and remember her in such a beautiful way.
