Coming in 2012
Year of the Dragon Spring Dinner 龍年新春晩會
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
| Date: | Thursday, February 9th, 2012 |
| Time: | 6:15 - 7:15 pm reception, 7:15 pm dinner |
| Place: |
The Brilliant Chinese Restaurant (煐煌御宴) 7220 Kennedy Road Markham ON L3R 7P2 (south/west corner of Kennedy/Denison, next to Burger King) |
| Cost: | $25.00 per person. |
|
Information / Sign Up: |
For registration, please send an email with subject line: "HKPUECA 2012 Spring Dinner" immediately to:
program@hkpu.ca,
including name(s), total number of participant(s) and contact number before Friday 3rd February or Monday 6th February the latest.
For telephone registration and inquiry, please contact: Alex Tang (鄧先生) 416-299-6675 or Paul Cheung (張先生) 905-472-8070 |
| Date: | Sunday, May 06, 2012 |
| Place: |
World Bowl (Lesile Street, Richmond Hill) |
| Details: |
Each University will form their own team. Each team will included the following groups: Man's Single, Woman's Single, and Mixes Group of Three. Total athletes per U will be 5 Athletes according to the above mentioned formation. Grand Prize: Joint-U Alumni Cup Donated by HKETO. Championship Point : First Place Three (3) Points, Second Place Two (2) Points, Third Place One (1) Point The highest Championships Points gathered by anyone of the participating Association will win the right to keep the Joint-U Alumni Cup for one term.   |
|
Information / Sign Up: |
We need players (male and female) for this bowling tournament. Please send an email with subject line: "Bowling Tournament" to program@hkpu.ca. |
2012 Hong Kong Cup Table Tennis tournament
Sunday, October 07, 2012
| Date: | Sunday, October 07, 2012 |
| Place: |
TBA |
| Details: |
Grand Prize: Hong Kong Cup Donated by HKETO. Championship Point : First Place Three (3) Points, Second Place Two (2) Points, Third Place One (1) Point The highest Championships Points gathered by anyone of the participating Association will win the right to keep the Hong Kong Cup for one term.   |
|
Information / Sign Up: |
We need players (male and female) for this table tennis tournament. Please send an email with subject line: "Table Tennis Tournament" to program@hkpu.ca. |
Recent Events
Presentation on Physiotherapy| Date: | Sunday, January 15, 2012 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Registration starts at 1:00pm) |
| Place: |
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham. (NW corner of Hwy 7 and Warden Ave., next to the Markham Theatre). |
| Topic : |
Basic Biomechanic/Ergonomic in Back Care 背部保健與生物力學 (Biomechanics) / 人體功率學 (Ergonomic) 的密切關係 |
| Speaker : |
Mr. Elliot Tse (謝安華). Mr. Tse is a Registered Physiotherapist in Canada, Australia, U.K.and H.K. with over 20 years experience. Mr. Tse is the founding President of Chinese Canadian Physiotherapists Association and is our member and a current Director of HKPUECA. |
| Details : |
Presentation highlights: • Major structures of the back. • Common causes of back pain. • Application of basic biomechanic in daily back care. • Basic Ergonomics. |
| Cost : | Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
| Registration / Information : |
Please mark your calendar, invite your friends and send an email to program@hkpu.ca for reserving your seat(s) before January 11, 2012 including all attendee names, contact phone numbers. For telephone registration and enquiry, please call Mr. Alex Tang at 416-299-6675; Mr. Paul Cheung at 905-472-8070; or Mr. SK Chung at 416-317-9109. |
Erindale Park (Culham Trail, Mississauga) Hike
Saturday, October 01, 2011
| Date: | Saturday, October 01, 2011 |
| Place: |
Erindale Park (Culham Trail along Credit River, Mississauga) (1695 Dundas Street West, Mississauga ) |
| Details: |
Assembly Time: 9:15 a.m. (Sign in) Start Time: 9:30 a.m. (Start hiking from Parking area) Distance/time about 7.0 km/ 2.5 h to 3.0 h For details on the Culham Trail, click Here.   |
|
Information / Sign Up: |
Please send an email with subject line: "Erindale Park Hiking" to hiking@hkpu.ca, including name(s), total number of participant(s) and contact number. |
2011 AGM , Board of Directors Election and Dinner
Sunday, September 18, 2011
| Date: | Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
| Venue: |
Century Palace Chinese Restaurant 世纪皇宫大酒楼. (398 Ferrier Street, Markham,Ontario, L3R 2Z5) |
| Schedule: |
5:30 pm - Registration starts; 6:00 pm - AGM 2011; 7:15 pm - Meeting adjourns; 7:30 pm - Dinner; For details, see Notice of Annual General Meeting, click Here. For Notice of 2011 Nomination Letter, click Here. For 2011 Nomination Form, click Here.   |
| Cost: |
$30 per person All members who join the dinner will get a PolyU lapel pin (silver or gold).
|
|
Information / Registration: |
For registration, please send an email with subject line: "HKPUECA AGM Dinner" immediately to
program@hkpu.ca,
including name(s), total number of participant(s) and contact number before Monday 12th September, 2011. For telephone registration and inquiry, please contact:          Alex Tang (鄧先生) 416-299-6675          Paul Cheung (張先生) 905-472-8070   |
August 28, 2011
(Sunday) Auto Insurance Tips & Briefing in Highway Traffic Act
講座主題: 汽車保儉與交通規例知多少
| Date: | Sunday, August 28, 2011 |
| Venue: |
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham. (NW corner of Hwy 7 and Warden Ave., next to the Markham Theatre). |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Registration starts at 1:00pm) |
| Speaker: |
Mr. Adam Keung, our member and CEO of New World Insurance Services. and Constable Bill Chan, Chinese Liaison Officer of Toronto Police Service, Community Mobilization Unit. |
| Details: |
Adam will talk about: - auto insurance tips - new insurance rates development - premium saving tips - traffic tickets and driving records - legal environment and commercial insurance essentials Constable Bill Chan will talk about: - guide to police services in Toronto - highway traffic act - family violence |
| Fees: | Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
| Registration / Information : |
Please send an email with subject line: HKPUECA Seminar August 28th to
program@hkpu.ca including all attendee names, contact phone numbers before 24 August, 2011. For telephone registration and enquiry, please contact: Mr. Alex Tang at 416-299-6675 or Mr. Paul Cheung at 905-472-8070 |
1 day leisure tour up North to Lake Simcoe.
| Date: |
Sunday August 14th 2011   |
| Programme summary: |
- meet at 8:00 am for breakfast - drive your own vehicle up North for an hour (we encourage carpooling, to be environmentally friendly, save fuel cost while at the same time get to know others during the journey) - lunch at the provincial park - car ferry to Georgina Island in the afternoon - BBQ at cottage - view the beautiful sunset scene on Lake Simcoe - leave at 8:30pm For details, see attachment. Click Here.   |
| Cost: |
$50 per person (discount available to senior and children under 10) Tour Operator: Azure Cruise & Travel   |
|
Information / Registration: |
Please send an email immediately to,
program@hkpu.ca,
including name(s), total number of participant(s) and contact number before Thursday July 28th, 2011. Please also indicate if you intend to drive and whether you are able to take on how many additional passenger(s). There is a minimum 20 and a maximum of 30 participants required by the tour operator for the Association to form an exclusive tour for the day. Seats will be on a first come first served basis. If the minimum number is not attained, the 1 day tour will be cancelled. Once you have registered, you will be given a code and you are required to pay the cost directly to the tour operator including the code. We will provide more details after your registration.   |
| Tour Summary: |
What's included: - breakfast, lunch, BBQ, and cost of ferry (round trip) to Georgina Island What's not included: - use of your own vehicle - to share ride with someone else, $10 per person cost paid to the driver of the vehicle to share for the fuel cost - optional tips If you have any questions, please contact either          Paul Cheung (張先生) at 416-829-7200          Alex Tang (鄧先生) 416-299-6675          SK Chung (鍾先生) at416-317-9109        |
July 10, 2011 (Sunday) Dinner with Hong Kong Polytechnic University President Prof. Timothy W. Tong.
| Date: | Sunday, July 10, 2011 |
| Venue: |
Diamond Banquet Hall 3225 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R0J5 Tel.:905-944-8288 |
| Guest of Honour: |
PolyU President Professor Timothy Tong 理大校長唐偉章教授 |
| Schedule: |
6:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner |
| Fees: | $35.00 each seat |
|
Information / Seating: |
Please send an email immediately to,
program@hkpu.ca,
including name(s), total number of seat(s) and contact number before June 24, 2011. Seats are available on a first come first served basis. |
| 中文簡介: |
香港理工大學(加拿大東)員生會主辦      各位同學,唐校長即將訪加,現正定于七月十日晚上七時正,假座萬錦鑽石酒樓舉行聯歡晚宴。本會熱烈鼓勵同學們都來參與,更歡迎携眷參加,盡興同歡。希望藉著這日子可拓展同學間的聯繫,也方便互通訊息。 聯絡人: Samuel Cheng (鄭先生) 416-756-4987          Alex Tang (鄧先生) 416-299-6675      |
June 26, 2011 (Sunday) Your Retirement - How to fulfill your dreams with peace of mind?
"安享完美晚年退休計劃講座"
| Date: | Sunday, June 26, 2011 |
| Venue: |
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham. (NW corner of Hwy 7 and Warden Ave., next to the Markham Theatre). |
| Time: | 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm (Registration starts at 1:30pm) |
| Speaker: |
Teresa Wong, FCSI, CSWP Teresa is vested with over 30 years successful investment track records and excels on strategic wealth planning. Teresa is a former Governor of Sheridan College, a past president/chair/co-chair of numerous business and charitable organizations, including the Credit Valley Hospital. |
| Details: |
The Seminar will be about: - Canada's Retirement Income Landscape - Strategies to "Pensionize Your Retirement Income" - Retirement Cash Flow |
| Fees: | Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
| Registration / Information : |
Please send an email to program@hkpu.ca including all attendee names, contact phone numbers before 22nd June 2011. For telephone registration and enquiry, please contact: Mr. SK Chung at 905 881-9885 or Mr. Paul Cheung at 905-472-8070 |
May 15, 2011 - Qigong Meditation, Scientific Approach and Application
| Date: | Sunday, May 15, 2011 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Registration starts at 1:30pm) |
| Venue : |
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham (Town Centre Blvd. is the first traffic light on Hwy 7 west of Warden Ave. To access Civic Centre parking, proceed north on Town Centre Blvd. and then turn right/east at one of two entrances. Park in the designated Visitor slots situated near the Markham Theatre. To go to the Council Chamber, use the main entrance at the North end of the Civic Centre, just across the Markham Theatre.) |
| Topic : | “Qigong Meditation, Scientific Approach and Application” (氣功的科學原理及應用) |
| Speaker : |
Dr. Richard Cheng PhD MD Pain Specialist -- pioneer in basic science research, has published numerous books, journal articles and presentations. |
| Details : |
Dr. Cheng will explain and demystify qigong along with demonstration. 甚麽是氣功?有人說是玄妙的功夫,也有人說,練氣功會走火入魔,這些都是我們對“氣功”兩字的一知半解吧!鄭勝壽醫生給我們講解“氣功的科學原理和應用”,細談他的練功經驗和得益,並有圖解及在現塲作示範,使我們對氣功有正確的認識 |
| Cost : |
Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 ` Hand-outs are available at the seminar. |
| Registration / Information : |
Please mark your calendar, invite your friends and send an email to program@hkpu.ca for reserving your seat(s) before May 10, 2011 including all attendee names, contact phone numbers. For telephone registration and enquiry, please call Mr. SK Chung at 416-317-9109 or Mr. Paul Cheung at 905-472-8070 |
Joint Universities Table Tennis Tournament
(理大,中大,港大,浸大,珠海,樹仁,嶺南)
May 1, 2011 - HK Joint Universities Alumni (Ontario) table tennis tournament
| Date: | Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| Time: | 1:30pm and scheduled to finish before 6:00pm |
| Sponsored by : |
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association (CCTTA) |
| Venue : |
Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association (CCTTA), 1181 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 4B2. Click here for CCTTA map |
| Team PolyU : |
The following members/spouses have enrolled to Team PolyU :- Men's team --- Horace Chan, Peter Chan, Samuel Cheng, Randy Leung, Ken Lin, Alex Tang, Andrew Wong, Andy Wong. Women's team --- Eliza Chung, Mimi Leung, Kitty Wong. After the internal qualifying rounds, representing our Men's team are: -Horace Chan -Peter Chan -Randy Leung -Ken Lin -Andrew Wong and representing our Women's team are: -Eliza Chung -Mimi Leung -Kitty Wong |
| Presentation and dinner : |
7:00pm at Dragon Dynasty Restaurant 龍騰金閣 2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough, ON M1S 5B8 Click here for Dragon Dynasty Restaurant 龍騰金閣 map |
| Cost for dinner : | $35 per person |
| Registration / Information : |
All members of HKPUECA and their families are welcome to cheer team PolyU and join the presentation dinner, OR just cheer our team on tournament day OR just join the presentation dinner. Please send an email to skchung1@rogers.com (SK Chung) for reserving your seat(s) at the presentation dinner, including your name in full, contact phone number. Come back and visit this website often to view the most up-to-date info about this event. |
| : |
Team PolyU jersey
|
March 6, 2011 - Estate Planning Seminar
| Date: | Sunday, March 6, 2011 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Venue : |
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Center, 101 Town Center Boulevard, Markham. (NW corner of Hwy 7 and Warden Ave., next to the Markham Theatre) |
| Topic : | “You can’t take it with you – an introduction to estate planning” |
| Speaker : |
Dr. Peter Chang LLB MD -- a physician, lawyer and a great speaker, is founder and chairperson of Hong Fook Charity Foundation. |
| Details : |
Dr. Chang will cover the following areas in this seminar: 1. What happens to your assets if you die intestate? 2. The relevant legislations that govern such a situation. 3. The definition of spouse in various legislations. 4. Does Family Law trump Estate Law? In other words, can you cut out your spouse in the will? 5. Can your ex-spouse grab your estate? 6. Do children have any rights to estate? In other words, can you exclude a bad child in the will? 7. Apart from writing a will, what are other instruments of estate planning? 8. Questions and Answers. |
| Cost : | Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
| Application / Information : |
Please mark your calendar, invite your friends and send an email to program@hkpu.ca for reserving your seat(s) before March 3rd 2011 including your name in full, contact phone number. For enquiry, please call Alex Tang at (416) 299-6675, Pauline Tsang at (416) 617-8012, Paul Cheung at (416) 829-7200 |
November 28, 2010 - AGM and Dinner
| Date: | Sunday, November 28, 2010 |
| Venue: |
Dragon Dynasty Restaurant 龍騰金閣 Chartwell Shopping Centre, Unit 128, 2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough ON M1S 5B8. Tel.:416.321.900 |
| Schedule: |
5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting 7:30 p.m. Dinner |
| Fees: | Adult $35.00, Child (under 10) $20.00 |
|
Information / Seating: |
Steven Lam (416-754-0364) or Sing Chung (416-317-9109), polyueca@yahoo.com |
June 11-21, 2010 - Global PolyU alumni to tour Scandinavia and Russia
| Date: | June 11-21, 2010 |
| Details: | It is a 10 day cruise with 9 ports of call including Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Berlin. Embarkation date is 11 June 2010 at Copenhagen; and disembark at Copenhagen on June 21, 2010. You will have the added pleasure of meeting Prof. and Mrs. Poon who will be joining us for this cruise; and Prof. Poon will share his experience in the art of meditation onboard. |
| Cost: |
Star Princess Inside Deck 5, CAT M, CAD$1,080 Inside Deck 10, CAT J, CAD$1,100 Inside Deck 11, CAT JJ, CAD$1,140 Balcony Deck 11, CAT BD, CAD$2,300 For reservations, please contact local UCruising agency and use Group Code: CKP. |
|
Reservation / Information: |
Canada (Eastern): Ucruising of Richmond Hill, 905 886 9666 Ext. 1006 –
Angel Lai Canada (Western): Ucruising of Richmond, 604 249 0022/1 877 437 9009 China (Hong Kong): Ucruising Limited (HK), 852 3102 3131 – Florry 中國 (廣州): 繽紛郵輪 (中國廣州分店), 020 8760 2288/8760 2988 |
May 30th, 2010, Sunday - "Home Energy Audit" seminar
| Date: | May 30th, 2010, Sunday |
| Time: | Registration: 2:00 pm; Seminar: 2:30 - 4:00 pm |
| Speakers: | Mr. Alex Siu A graduate of ' Victoria Technical School ' in Hong Kong, Mr. Alex Siu emigrated to Canada in 1970. He has been operating a successful business for about 40 years, including industrial projects and products in energy conservation fields. |
| Venue: |
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
(頤康中心) Peace Corner Meeting Room, 60 Scottfield Drive, Scarborough , ON M1S 5T7 (Scottfield Drive is located one block east of Middlefield Road , South of Finch Avenue East) |
| Details: |
The following is the proposed topics (time duration 1 hour):
- Home owners should have homes audited - Benefits include home comfort and saving money - Windows and doors leaks assessment - Roof maintenance and replacement - In-door air quality check - Basement leaks and moisture barriers - High efficiency air conditioners - High efficiency hot water heater - Replacement of central heating - Electronic central air filter - Central humidifier - De-humidifier Q & A - 20 minutes This seminar will be presented in Cantonese. |
| Cost: | Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
|
Application / Information: |
For details and enquires, please contact Pauline Tsang via Email:
pauline@hkpu.ca. or call Association Representative: 647-728-1203 (Patrick Yeung) |
May 16th, 2010, Sunday - Joint University Badminton Tournament 2010
| Date: | May 16th, 2010, Sunday |
| Time: | 3:30 - 7:00 pm |
| Venue: | Angus Glen Community Centre (3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham, Ontario) |
| Details: |
This event is jointly organized by
University Alumni Associations in Eastern Canada: 1. Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2. Chinese University of Hong Kong 3. Hong Kong Baptist University 4. Hong Kong Shue Yan University 5. University of Hong Kong 6. Chu Hai College of Higher Education |
| Cost: |
Complimentary. Qualified players will be selected and informed by HKPUECA Badminton 2010 Committee. |
|
Application / Information: |
For details and enquires, please contact Pauline Tsang (Tel: (416) 617-8012, Email:
badminton2010@hkpu.ca). Click here for details. HKPUECA Joint-U Badminton 2010 Committee: Pauline Tsang, Kam Pui Tang, Peter Chan |
March 21st & March 28th, 2010, Sunday - Drop-in Badminton Practice Sessions
| Date: | March 21st and March 28th, 2010, Sunday |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (please arrive at 10:30 am) |
| Venue: | Angus Glen Community Centre, Markham, Ontario |
| Details: | Practice sessions for upcoming Joint-U badminton tournament in May |
| Cost: | $4.00 / session (drop-in charge by the Community Centre) |
|
Application / Information: |
For details and enquires, please contact Pauline Tsang (Tel: (416) 617-8012, Email: badminton2010@hkpu.ca). Click here for details. HKPUECA Joint-U Badminton 2010 Committee: Pauline Tsang, Kam Pui Tang, Peter Chan |
November 29, 2009 - "Know your Car" seminar (汽車知識知多少)
| Date: | November 29, 2009, Sunday |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. registration; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. seminar |
| Speakers: | Mr. Patrick Yeung and Mr. Alex Tang |
| Venue: |
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
(頤康中心) Peace Corner Meeting Room, 60 Scottfield Drive, Scarborough , ON M1S 5T7 (Scottfield Drive is located one block east of Middlefield Road , South of Finch Avenue East) |
| Agenda: |
1.
Car engines
- 汽 車 引
擎 2. Fuel octane choices - 汽 油 燃 料 選 擇 3. Electric vehicles - 電 動 汽 車 4. Car manufacturers - 汽 車 製 造 商 5. Winter driving - 冬 季 駕 駛 須 知 6. Safety & Maintenance - 安 全 及 維 修 事 項 |
| Cost: |
Members - Free of charge; Non-members - $3.00 |
|
Reservation / Information: |
E-mail: pauline@hkpu.ca; Telephone: 647.728.1203 (Patrick Yeung) |
October 25, 2009 - Health seminar (健康講座) by Steve Lai, Physiotherapist
| Date: | October 25, 2009, Sunday |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. registration; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. seminar |
| Venue: |
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
(頤康中心) Peace Corner Meeting Room, 60 Scottfield Drive . Scarborough , ON M1S 5T7 (Scottfield Drive is located one block east of Middlefield Road , South of Finch Avenue East) |
| Agenda: |
Prevention and Causes of Falling
預防跌倒及家居安全: 1. The causes of falling and prevention 跌倒因素及預防 2. The equipments for fall prevention 預防跌倒的用貝和設施 3. Ontario Assisted Mobility Program funded by the Government 輔助活動器術材資助計劃 |
October 6, 2009 - Dinner with Professor Chung-kwong Poon, President Emeritus
| Date: | October 6, 2009, Tuesday |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m. greetings; 7:00 p.m. dinner |
| Venue: |
Dragon Dynasty Chinese Cuisine (龍
騰
金
閣) 2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough, Tel: 416 321-9000 |
September 13, 2009 - AGM and Dinner with Professor Timothy Tong, President
| Date: | September 13, 2009, Sunday |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m. AGM; 7:00 p.m. dinner |
| Venue: |
Dragon Dynasty Chinese Cuisine (龍
騰
金
閣) 2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough, Tel: 416 321-9000 |