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.