May 10, 2019

April 2019 Newsletter

Dear Members:

Thank you for your generous contributions and support of the Fui Toong On Society over the past 40 years!   On behalf of your Executive Board, we would like to extend an open invitation to all our members, their families and friends to participate in our planned events as listed below.

 Social & Cultural Activities 2019

  • Annual Summer Picnic – Sunday August 18
    As usual, the picnic will be held at Milliken Park (McCowan & Steeles, Scarborough). Admission to the park is free.  Lunch packs will be distributed between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Join us for food, lots of outdoor games and activities for the young at heart!  A non-perishable food item will be generously accepted and will be donated to the Toronto & GTA Food Banks.
  • Mid-Autumn Festival – Sunday September 8
    The Mid-Autumn Festival is held at the Society location at 102 D’Arcy St, Toronto, ON. Come celebrate with us and enjoy a complimentary lunch accompanied with moon cakes and pomelos.

  • Christmas & New Year Banquet – Saturday December 14
    This year, Fui Toong On will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary.  Our banquet will be held at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall at Woodside Square (McCowan & Finch), Scarborough.

  • Annual Bus Tours: To be announced.

Applications for FTO Awards of Excellence Education Grants Deadline:  July 5, 2019 

Three (3) successful applicants will be chosen

  • High School Graduate: $500.00   
  • Community College Graduate: $750.00
  • University Graduate: $1,000.00
  • Email: Fuitoongon@gmail.com
April 28, 2019

The Hakka Odyssey: Identity, Culture and Beyond

FREE ADMISSION
Date: 1 May – 30 September, 2019

Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
8 Floor, Robarts Library,
130 St. George Street, Toronto

Opening Ceremony RSVP: https://hakkaodyssey.eventbrite.ca

Hours:
MON – THU: 9AM – 7PM
FRI: 9AM – 6PM
SAT. – SUN.: Closed

April 23, 2019

Obituary of Mr.John Chang(Suiting)

John Chang, January 8, 1934- 2019 passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday April 21, 2019, in his 85th year. Husband of the late Wan Kiu Chang, loving father of Edna (Andre) Sue-A-Quan, Gregory (Avena) Chang and Lina (David) Yee. Loving grandfather of Liana and Christian Yee. Survived by his step-mother Rose Chang, step-sister Demetria and step-brothers George, Dennis, Felix, Marlon, Anthony and Frederick.


Friends and Family will be received at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, located at 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham L3R 5G1 on Thursday 25th April from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday 26th April at 11:00am at Our Lady Queen Of The World Catholic Church located at 10411 Bay View Avenue, Richmond Hill. Burial at Elgin Mills Cemetery located at 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill L4S 1M9.

Memorial Contributions may be made to preferred charities of your choice- Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital or Heart and Stroke foundation..

The Chapel Ridge Website can be access :

https://chapelridgefh.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3814522/Chang-John/index.php

April 17, 2019

Hakka cook off series – May 26th, 2019

March 16, 2019

35th Anniversary President’s Inaugural Ball – May 11, 2019

    March 16, 2019

    Plum Blossom Ball – April 27, 2019


    March 16, 2019

    Hakka cook off! March 23, 2019

    February 18, 2019

    Happy New Year – Year of the PIG!

    The Fui Toong On Society welcomes the year of the Pig and wishes all our friends and families good health, long life and prosperity.

    December 2, 2018

    Obituary of Mrs. Sook Ching Lee

    Lee, Sook Ching (Jeannie) Passed away peacefully in Toronto on Friday, November 30, 2018 at age 72 years with her family by her side.

    Jeannie was a devoted wife to Soon for 44 years and was a loving mother to Jennifer (Philip) and Colleen. She will be greatly missed by friends and family  who all  knew her.

    The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. David Rose and the Intensive Care Unit nursing staff at The Scarborough Hospital – Birchmount Campus for their care and support in her final days.

    Cremation has taken place. Jeannie’s family will receive friends and family for a  Memorial Visitation at Ogden Funeral Homes, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, (416-293-5211), on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

    Please see below link for more information:

    https://www.ogdenfuneralhome.com/services/

    November 10, 2018

    Fui Toong On Society 40th Anniversary Christmas & New Years Banquet

    The Fui Toong On Society of Canada is celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Saturday  December  15th at the Casa Deluz  Banquet hall Located at 1571  Sandhurst Circle, Unit 107 ( At  Woodside Square ), Scarborough.

    The reception will start at  5:30 pm , dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing and Homemade desserts.

    As usual, there will be activities for the kids, live entertainment and many raffle and door prizes to be won. Main prize , A  Nintendo switch   package and  Apple  Ipad tablet (128gb)  to be won.

    The Ticket prices are $55 for adults and $25 for children under 12.

    The menu includes ;

    1. Barbque Platter
    2. Hong Kong Style Crispy chicken
    3. Fish Maw Soup
    4. Chinese Style Lobster Cooked with Ginger and Shallots
    5. Steamed Green Bass in Fish oil sauce
    6. Black Mushrooms and Broccoli In oyster sauce
    7. Chinese Style Salad Rolls
    8. Shrimp Balls Platter
    9. Hong  kong Style Steam Noodles
    10. Seafood Fried Rice.

    To order tickets, please contact the following members;

    Austin/Lyn Chang ( Mississauga)        905-828-4338

    Phillip Yee Ching  ( Mississauga )         905-821-0920

    Marilyn Lee loy        (Unionville )            905-479-8020

    Maria Chang               (Markham )            905-513-9506

    Brian Chin Ping sing (North York)        905-737-1479

    Dr. karen Chang         ( Markham)           905-470-1017

    Cindy Leung            (Scarborough)           416-497-7029

     

     

     

     

    Contact Us

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

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

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