Friuli Terrace, Woodbridge, ON

FBC operates Friuli Terrace, an apartment complex for independent seniors. It opened its doors in 1989.
Friuli Terrace, the nine-story building that stands at the east end of the Famee campus is an important symbol of the strength and maturity of the Furlan community in Toronto.
The idea for a seniors’ residence and sports complex was born in 1986 at al Fogolâr Restaurant. Over a plate of risotto and “un tai di merlot” Primo Di Luca, Peter Bosa, Joe Zentil, Angelo Del Zotto, Tiberio Mascarin and Dino Chiesa discussed the project. They felt confident that the Famee had the resources and the will to tackle such an ambitious undertaking.
In November 1986 at the general meeting, the board and the members of the Famee voted to present the proposal to the provincial government. When the Vaughan Council approved the building permit in January 1987 the nearly 300 Furlans filling the room cheered with joy.
Construction began with the sod turning in November 1987 and was completed by early summer 1989. On July 8 1989 the ribbon was cut and Friuli Centre came to life.