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June 14, 2011

Upcoming Events in 2011

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to announce the dates of the social and cultural activities and events planned for this year. Here they are:

1. CANADA DAY JULY 1ST – Our Society will once again join the other Chinese Societies and Associations in Toronto to commemorate the Chinese Railway Workers in Canada.

2. ANNUAL PICNIC – This will be on Sunday July 24, 2011, at Milliken Park (McCowan & Steeles, Scarborough). Free admission and lunch will be served between 12 – 1 PM. Activities include: games and prizes for the youth and children and wonderful prices to be won in our lucky draw.

3. MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL – You are invited to celebrate the festival at our Centre on Sunday September 11, 2011. Come and renew friendship, enjoy a free lunch and have some moon cakes.

4. ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR & 33RD ANNIVERSARY of Our Society will be held at the Regency Chinese Restaurant (formerly Ruby’s) at Finch and McCowan on Saturday December 17, 2011. Tickets and more information to come.

5. EXCURSIONS – We are exploring various excursion ideas such as Casino or shopping trips at the present time, they will be posted on the website when available.

6. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – We are very pleased to announce that we are in the process of implementing and annual Award of Excellence to our young members beginning in 2012.

As always, please check back for more details as they will be posted once available.

Your Executives would also like to extend an open invitation to all members, their families and friends to join us and we look forward to seeing you at our events.

Also, our Centre is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Members, their families and friends are always welcome to stop by.

October 18, 2009

31ST ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Our 31st Anniversary Christmas Dinner, will be held on Saturday December 19th at the Very Fair Seafood Cuisine Restaurant @ 17 Milliken Blvd in Scarborough.

Reception will be at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm and Dancing from 10:30pm-1:00am.

Tickets are $43.00 per adult and $25.00 for Children Under 10 years of age. This includes a 10 course dinner, DJ, Live Entertainment, dancing, and LOTS of raffle and special door prizes.

The Menu Includes:

  • Combination BBQ plate
  • Stuffed crab claws
  • Shark fin & shredded chicken  soup
  • Chicken with mixed vegetables
  • Lobster in ginger and garlic sauce
  • Black mushroom & snow peas tips
  • Hong Kong style fried chicken
  • Steam Fish Chinese Style(catch Of The day)
  • Fried rice
  • Fried noodles
  • Dessert

Get your Tickets early as they may sell out!For tickets please contact:

  • Austin Chang (Mississauga) – 905-828-4338
  • Phillip Yee-Ching (Mississauga) – 905-821-0920
  • Mary  Chang (Markham) – 905-415-8066
  • Marilyn Lee Loy (Markham) – 905-479-8020
  • Cindy Leung (Scarborough) – 416-497-7029
  • Susie Ho (Scarborough) – 416-757-5521
  • Brian Chin Ping Sing – 905-737-1479
May 21, 2008

China Earthquake Relief Fund

Please help support the China Earthquake relief fund. With the recent tragedy, those affected desperately need our support.

Donations can be made to the following accounts:

World Vision Canada – a/c CAHKBC 072-008788-080 .Our Federal Government will match dollar for dollar for all donations made.

Donations can also be made to the Bank Of China through three different accounts:

  1. China Sichuan Earth Quake Relief Fund – a/c 04009072.
  2. Consulate General in Trust for earthquake Donation – a/c 0400907283
  3. Sichuan Earthquake in Trust – a/c 12005194

Please send donations through one of the three following branches:

  1. 396 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M5T 1G7
  2. 3300 Midland Ave, Unit 33m Scarborough Village Mall, M1V 4A1
  3. Bank of China Head Office, 130 King Street West, Suite 2930, Toronto, M5X 1E1

Money collected by the Bank Of China will be sent to the Chinese Red Cross.

February 27, 2008

Important dates for 2008

1. On Canada Day, July 1, 2008 our society once again will join with the other Chinese Associations/Societies to commemorate the Chinese Railroad workers in Canada. The Wreath Laying Ceremony takes place at 10.a.m. at the Chinese Railroad Workers Monument on Braemar Street, Toronto (near the Rogers Centre) followed by The Parade north on Spadina Avenue, West along Dundas Street to Dundas Square. This year we are hoping many more members will come out and represent our Society. Volunteers will be provided lunch. To participate meet at our Centre at D’Arcy Street.

2. Our Annual Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Milliken Park (McCowan & Steeles), Scarborough. Free admission and lunch will be served between 12-1 p.m. Activities include games and prizes for the Children, and wonderful prizes to be won in during a lucky draws.

3. There will be a Bus Trip open to seniors and all members to the Thousand Islands (date to be announced later for late July or August). If interested please contact Austin (al.chang@rogers.com) @ 905-828-4338 or Cindy @ 416-497-7029.

4. The Mid Autumn Festival will be held on Sunday, September 7th at the Fui Toong On association building.

5. The Annual Celebration of Christmas, and the 30TH ANNIVERSARY of our society will be held at Ruby’s Restaurant (McCowan & Finch), Scarborough on Saturday December 20th, 2008. Ticket prices to be announced.

6. Cooking Classes will be continue once again due to popular demand, dates to be announce shortly.

7. The White Lotus Ball will be held on Friday, March 28th, 2008 at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto-Scarborough. It will be conducted under the distinguished patronage of Dr. G. Raymond Chang, Chancellor of Ryerson University to launch The Toronto Hakka Conference 2008. More information provided in the flyer below.

8. HakkaWave is ready to form our 2008 roster this year and they’re looking for 26 dedicated paddlers to paddle with them and represent the Hakka Youth at this season’s Dragon Boat Races.

They will be holding 8 practices beginning in May and you MUST be available to race at the Toronto Islands on June 21st and 22nd.

The cost of 8 practices, team shirts and other misc costs for the team is approximately $125/person.

They do fund raise as a team throughout the season to try and reimburse at least a portion of this cost back to you.

If you think you would be interested in joining our team, email us at info@hakkayouthproject.org or email me directly at elaine@hakkayouthproject.org.

9. The Toronto Hakka Conference 2008 – Roundhouse Reunion will be held on June 28-29 2008 at The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto-Scarborough – (5183 Sheppard Avenue east-one block east of Markham Road).

Our Centre is generally open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. All members, their families and friends are welcome.

Your Executives would like to extend an open invitation to all our members, their families and friends to join us and we look forward to your active participation in our planned events.

Contact Us

102 D'Arcy Street
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5T 1K1

Email: fuitoongon@gmail.com
Tel: 416-340-7007

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