The Long Lunch

Communities are built through relationships, shared experiences and the simple act of coming together around a table. 10 am - watch our pasta making 11am - Speeches and hear from the community 12pm - Seat, eat and enjoy! This October, during Mental Health Month, the Foundation for Social Health and Villaggio Sant' Antonio warmly invite you to our Long Lunch for Connection, Community and belonging, held in Villaggio’s beautiful grounds in Page. The day marks the launch of Canberra’s Third Spaces Network: a growing movement of welcoming places where people can gather, connect and belong. As loneliness and isolation rise, these everyday spaces are becoming some of the most important infrastructure a community can have. For many years, Villaggio has been keeping older Canberrans connected to the people, places and activities that give life meaning. Together we are imagining places like Villaggio as true community hubs, where generations meet and friendships form. It is a glimpse of what aged care can become: a place of participation, contribution and belonging for all of us. Come for the festival from 10am and stay for a long lunch of handmade pasta from 12.30pm. We'll hear from The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP and a panel of local leaders, and you'll have your say too. Come on your own, bring the kids, or gather a whole table of friends. Your name card will be waiting for you. We would be honoured to have you with us.