Chinese New Year Dinner Highlights. Food Moments Cooking Class Details

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1 The Official Newsletter of MSBCA Calgary A Non Profit Organization Since 1989 Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Community Association MARCH 2019 Chinese New Year Dinner Highlights WHAT'S INSIDE? P2 President's Message P3 Committee Information Online Membership Update P4 Food Moments Details P5 What's on at the Clubhouse Calendar of Events Mari Memasak Details Food Moments Cooking Class Details MSBCA KITCHEN FOOD MOMENTS PRESENTS EGG TARTS, HONG KONG STYLE BAKED BUNS & SOY MILK When: April 6th, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Where: MSBCA Clubhouse P6 Weekly/Monthly Events Badminton Family Day P8 Senior Spring Festival Lunch P9 Sports Activities for 2019 P10 Performances Highlights P11 Cultural Night 2019 Details P12 Sunday Lunch Details P13 Chinese New Year Celebration Highlights P14 Masala Spice Highlights P15 Food Moments Highlights P16 CNY Craft Highlights SUBMISSIONS TO THE NEWSLETTER We are always looking for stories/photos to share in the monthly newsletter! We would LOVE to hear from you! Send your questions, comments or articles to: editor@msbca.ca before the 25th of the month for review and it could be shared with the community! Note: The newsletter is a monthly publication to 400+ readers Like MSBCA Calgary on

2 The President's Message Dear members and supporters of MSBCA, I want to congratulate our team and all our volunteers, JONATHAN LOOI supporters and participants for a job well done in the ongoing Chinese New Year events in MSBCA and in Calgary! Our annual new year banquet held on Saturday, February 9 was wonderfully put together by all helping hands and I think it was very festive and very well received by all guests. As the event coordinator, together with Agnes, I am delighted so many members could come and lo-hei with each other to start the new year. MSBCA s dance groups led by Adrine and Irene have been performing dances for Chinese New Year celebrations across Calgary, from the Chinatown district to Genesis Centre, for various fellow communities. And MSBCA s arts & crafts and cooking classes have also produced various fun activities this past month. As always, it is nice to see many new and familiar faces having a good time. As mentioned, several times so far this year, 2019 is MSBCA s 30 th anniversary. The successful completion of our Chinese New Year Celebration is followed the anticipation and buildup towards our Cultural Night on Saturday, May 4! Some people may ask, what is Cultural Night? Why is the theme One Rhythm One Nation? To answer these questions simply: Cultural Night is held once every 1-2 years and is the largest event for our association. It is held in a large community hall or cultural center for over 350 guests and features the cultural performances and authentic food from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. On such a special night, we truly go all out in celebrating the peoples and cultures of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei who form one community of shared destiny here in Calgary. And that is the community and the rhythm of MSBCA. The date of May 4 is symbolic because it falls within the month of May which is Canada s recognized Asian Heritage Month. According to public surveys, not a lot of Canadians are aware of Asian Heritage Month, so the event organizing committee led by Jade has chosen May to host One Rhythm One Nation to better highlight the activities and contributions of our truly Asian community. Additionally, Ramadan begins on Sunday, May 5 so choosing to host our event before Ramadan would be appropriate. In all things, MSBCA appreciates and actively seeks for volunteers. The activities we organize require talented hands and dedicated minds, and they are truly a good way to be involved in our community and to build new friendships! So, bring a friend, enjoy some SE Asian food, and make our club a place where you d want to be. And as always, stay tuned to our website and s for upcoming news! #123, th Ave NW, Calgary Phone: EYE3 (3933) info@eyeclass.ca Contact: Jing Jing Wang BENEFITS FOR MSBCA MEMBERS AND FAMILY OF MEMBERS. Members will provide their name to Eye Class Optometry who will verify through the membership list provided by membership director. 20% OFF Comprehensive vision & eye health examination which includes complimentary photos of your retina and laser scans of your eyes using state-of-the-art ocular coherence tomography for first time patients. 50% OFF all brands of eyeglass frames or lenses (the lesser of the two) when you make a complete eyeglass purchase 30% OFF all sunglasses with no brand or style restrictions. 20% OFF contact lens fitting fees 2 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

3 MSBCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2018/2019 YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jonathan Looi VP MALAYSIA Helen Ong VP SINGAPORE Charanjeet Kaur VP BRUNEI Vacant SECRETARY Agnes Hobmaier (Goh) TREASURER Blair Phillips MEMBERSHIP Emily Teoh GENERAL COMMITTEE: Adrine Chong Yenson Ong Left to Right: Blair, Helen, Jonathan, Charanjeet, Adrine, Agnes, Yenson ONLINE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE There are a couple of new tabs within your online account! When you log in, you will now see a 'Deals' tab and a 'Card' tab DEALS Any special offers/discounts, available to members, will be listed in this section. Currently, there are discounts available from Asianspices.ca and Eye Class Optometry. CARD This is where you can print out your MSBCA Membership Card. For example, you can show this card to Eye Class Optometry to receive discounts. EVENTS Helen Ong events@msbca.ca EDITOR & WEBMASTER Tracey White editor@msbca.ca MSBCA Mailing Address: #301, 114-3rd Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0E7 Tel/Fax: Kids Coding Fun Class $99 (10 Saturdays) Text-based Coding, Python, Javascript Grade 4+, Small Class Size visit: MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 3

4 MSBCA KITCHEN FOOD MOMENTS PRESENTS EGG TARTS, HONG KONG STYLE BAKED BUNS & SOY MILK When: April 6th, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Where: MSBCA Clubhouse Instructor: Sandy Chan (Tarts & Buns); Agnes Goh (Soy Milk) Note: Content/menu may be subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Who can attend? Members, non-members, and the public. Register online at: Registration deadline: April 1st, 2019 Limit of 15 participants. Estimated cost sharing amount: $15 $20. Please bring cash to the class. Note: All participants will be expected to stay back to clean and tidy the kitchen. Cooking equipment generously funded by The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission ASIANSPICES.CA IS A SPONSOR OF FOOD MOMENTS MSBCA members get 5% off purchases on asianspices.ca 4 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

5 WHAT'S ON AT THE CLUBHOUSE The clubhouse will be opened where activities are listed. However, registration is required for all activities and to ensure that we have a spot for you, we ask that you register or send your enquiries to the events coordinator. We have traditional carrom and table tennis available for public use and if you would like to share a special cultural activity, hobby, art, or cooking, we welcome you to get in touch with our events coordinator at events@msbca.ca. View full event calendar at MARCH 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat pm - Karaoke - 4pm - Singing 7pm - Shared Space- 10am - Joy of 1pm - Dance 3pm - Food 7pm - Shared space am - Shared 11am - Advance 7pm - Dance 11:30am - Basic 10am - Tai Chi - 1pm - Karaoke - 10am - Joy of 2pm - Shared space- 1:30pm - QiGong - 1:30pm - Qigong - 6pm - Riverfront 4pm - Singing 1pm - Dance 5:30pm - Mind 7pm - CN Dance 7pm - Shared Space- 4pm - Mari Memasak am - Advance 7pm - Dance 11:30am - Basic 10am - Tai Chi - 1pm - Karaoke - 10am - Joy of 1:30pm - QiGong - 1:30pm - Qigong - 6pm - Riverfront 4pm - Singing 1pm - Dance 5:30pm - Mind 7pm - CN Dance 7pm - Dance am - Janitor 11am - Advance 7pm - Dance 11:30am - Basic 10am - Tai Chi - 1pm - Karaoke - 10am - Joy of 3pm - CN dance 1:30pm - QiGong - 1:30pm - Qigong - 6pm - Riverfront 4pm - Singing 1pm - Dance 6:30pm - Board 5:30pm - Mind 7pm - CN Dance 7pm - Dance am - Senior NY- 11am - Advance 7pm - Dance 11:30am - Basic 10am - Tai Chi - 1pm - Karaoke - 10am - Joy of 1:30pm - QiGong - 1:30pm - Qigong - 6pm - Riverfront 4pm - Singing 1pm - Dance 5:30pm - Mind 7pm - CN Dance 7pm - Dance am - Sunday 3pm - CN dance Family Memberships $25/year Individual / Single parent family $15/year MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 5

6 MSB Community Feel like hanging out? Come check out Community the MSBCA Clubhouse. Upcoming Events March nd Food Moments 9 th Mari Memasak 24 th Senior Spring Festival Lunch 31 st Sunday Lunch April th Food Moments 13/27 Mari Memasak 20 th Badminton Family Day 28 th Sunday Lunch May th Cultural Night 2019 INTERESTED IN KARAOKE? Contact events@msbca.ca Mari Memasak Mari Memasak is Malay for "Let's cook!" Cuisine is an underrated way of sharing our hearts and culture. Saturday, March 9 th at 4PM LIMITED SPACE. Please register to participate. Call Adeline (403) We welcome volunteers who are interested to help. Seniors interested in Badminton? Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 am to 3:30 pm $3.50 only for Age 60 and above! MSBCA members & non-members are welcome. The more the merrier. Please contact Ivan Teo ivanteo@shaw.ca or MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

7 MSB Community Basic Qigong Every Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:30PM Contact events@msbca.ca Tai Chi Practice Thursdays 10am - 12pm Drop-in session for those interested in practicing. Contact events@msbca.ca JOY OF DANCING Qigong Every Monday & Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM Contact events@msbca.ca Singing Program FRIDAYS 4pm - 7pm Contact events@msbca.ca Every Saturday from 10am to 12 pm Lead by Adrine Chong A low impact,recreational dance class that caters all ages. We dance to a variety of music,using cha cha, mambo plus many more steps and movement. Contact Adrine at adrine@msbca.ca to register. Recruiting New Dancers If you like to dance and perform cultural dances, come join us every Tuesday night at 7pm. Contact Adrine Chong - adrine@msbca.ca BADMINTON FAMILY DAY Date: April 20, 2019 Time: 2pm At ClearOne Badminton Centre Cost: $10 for member/ $10 for non-member Register by: April 13, 2019 Capacity: max limit 20 people More information on page 9 MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 7

8 Senior Spring Festival Lunch Featuring Asian cuisine and entertainment to celebrate the Spring Festival! A community event for all MSBCA & Calgary Seniors. Must be 60 years and over. ID & ticket required. Free admission for all seniors! Sunday, March 24, am to 3pm MSBCA Clubhouse # Third Ave SW Tickets are available at the clubhouse on Saturday, March 9 from 12pm-1pm. Please bring ID Event Coordinators: Irene Phong (phongirene65@gmail.com) Jennie Soo (soojennie@hotmail.com) 8 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

9 MSB SPORTS Upcoming sports events. Register online at or BADMINTON FAMILY DAY Date: Apr Time: 2pm Venue: ClearOne Badminton Centre Cost: $10 for member, $10 for non-member Register by: April 13, 2019 Capacity: max limit 20 people Don t miss out a day of badminton at ClearOne Badminton Centre. Whether you are beginner or an advanced player, we will pair you up with the right skill level for the ultimate fun and experience! Family and kids are welcomed. Bring your own racquet, ball provided. STAIRS OF EAU CLAIRE Date: May Time: 10am Venue: meet at the clubhouse Cost: free for member, $3 for non-member Register by: April 28, 2019 Capacity: no limit Are you training for a race this year or, just ever wonder how many flight of stairs you can climb in half an hour? We will be meeting up at the clubhouse and make our way to the wooden stairs at the Eau Claire Prince Island. We will be doing loops up and down the stairs for as many times as time permits. There is also a walk path around the stairs for those who want take a stroll instead. PING PONG TOURNAMENT Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 2pm Venue: clubhouse Cost: Free for member, $2 for non-member Register by: October 13, 2019 Capacity: max limit 20 people Been wanting to show off that new skill you have been practicing all winter? Sign up now for the MSBCA Ping Pong Competition! All games will be played in singles format. This is a social event, family or those who are not participating in the competition are welcomed. Bring your own racquet, ball provided Light snacks and drinks provided MSBCA BIKE RIDE Date: July Time: 9am Venue: North Glenmore Park Cost: $2 for member, $5 for non-member Register by: July 6, 2019 Capacity: no limit Whether you are a 5 year old or a 30 years experienced rider, come out and enjoy the summer weather, join us at the MSBCA bike ride event. There will be a 20km route for the kids and family friendly crowd and a 60km route which caters for the adrenaline seeking weekend warriors. We will all meet at start at North Glenmore Park, and split into 2 groups: the 20k group will ride mainly around the reservoir bike path; the 60k group will venture out to the south-west suburbs for some hilly rolling terrains. Route will be posted closer to the date. MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 9

10 Performances January & February 2019 Jan 26 Chinese New Year Performance at Chinese Cultural Centre Feb 2 Vietnamese New Year Performance at the Genesis Centre Feb 2 Chinese New Year Performance at Chinese Cultural Centre Feb 23 at Regency Seafood Palace for Royal Arch Mason Spring festival. MSBCA would like to thank Edward Lee and Sunridge Badminton Center for their continued sponsorship. Sunridge Badminton Centre St NE #4, Calgary, AB T2A 7R3 Canada's largest privately owned badminton facility with 16 professional courts. Located in Calgary, AB Call Edward Lee for details and bookings (403) MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

11 MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS One Rhythm One Nation A cultural night to celebrate MSBCA s 30th Anniversary SATURDAY MAY 4, 2019 DOORS OPEN AT 6PM CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE (197 1 STREET SW) TICKET PRICES Adult Member Adult Non Member Child Member (5-12) Child Non Member (5-12) Children under 5 TICKET SELLERS $ 20 $ 25 $ 10 $ 15 Free Helen (403) or events@msbca.ca Yenson (587) or yenson@msbca.ca Or buy your tickets online at MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 11

12 Next Upcoming Lunch: April 28 - SIngapore Laksa By Team Jill Limited servings - 50 servings Members: $10 per bowl Non-Members: $12 per bowl *Prices are member prices Complimentary Chinese tea Call or text Ah Hock at to pre-order or for an update. We Aim for Quality! 12 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

13 Event Acknowledgements Adult performers: Deng Xiang Ying, Cecilia Chong, Helen Ong, Elaine Gascoine, Rebecca Voo, Ben Lim, David Mckenzie Adult choreographer: Adrine Chong Ang pow givers: Ben Lim & Bev Broadhurst Children performers: Amber Cheong & Eva Cheong DJ: Khin Chew MSBCA Chinese New Year Celebration 2019 Event coordinators: Jonathan Looi & Agnes Hobmaier Food advisor: Adeline Chan Games master: Charan Kaur Gift hampers volunteers: Adeline Chan, Clara Chiew, Agnes Hobmaier, Charan Kaur, Helen Ong Lion dance trope: Jing Wu Martial Arts Association Media design: Tracey White MC: Ella Koay & Joey Koay Other support: John Chin, Jade Tarbet, Bruce Tarbet, Sandy Chan, Rebecca Voo, Emily Teoh Photographer: Yenson Ong Program coordinator: Helen Ong Reception: Blair Phillips & Wei Wei Teng Thank you to all for your participation and support! Apologies to any individuals whose names are missed. Scholarship Awards 2019 Recipients Grade 6: Aiden Chan & Cara Yee Grade 9: Caelyn Chok & Vincent Yee Congratulations on your success! Corporate Sponsors ATB Investor Services & Sunridge Badminton Centre Thank you for your generous contributions! Gift Hamper Sponsors Lucky Supermarket, John & Daisy Kielhorn, Lyndley & Suzanne Vallally Thank you for your generous contributions! Guest Bolivian Performances from Mi Viejo San Simon: Erika Peters, Erika Valdivia, Jackeline, Jose, Karina, Rebecca Thank you for sharing your culture! Fellow Community Representatives from the Alberta Thai-Canadian Association, Calgary Chinatown Lions Club, Calgary Tsung Tsin Benevolent Association, Calgary Vietnamese Women s Association, MLA Karen McPherson of Calgary-Mackay- Nose Hill, Hainan Community Association Thank you for joining our community s celebration! MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 13

14 MSBCA Chinese New Year Celebration 2019 More photos available on msbca.ca 14 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

15 Masala Spice Cooking Class February 2019 Story by Charan Kaur. Photos by Peter Liew Masala Spice cooking class on Sunday, February 24, We had a fun day cooking chicken briyani. I had two young gentlemen who were close to watch how it was being made. It was a wonderful team work from start to finish. Thanking everyone in supporting Masala Spice Cooking Class. Hope to see you all in the future for another interesting class. More photos available on msbca.ca MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 15

16 Food Moments February Highlights Our first Food Moments' brand-new cooking class for the year introducing "Cooking without Recipes" - learning how to pull random things from cupboard/ refrigerator, understanding flavor and how things go together, cooking freely, tweaking, improvising, and recreating new dishes, savory or sweet. Participants were teamed up in groups of three picking ingredients to create their dishes. The result, delicious variety of dishes where everyone got to share each other's concoction. Sandy showed participants how to create dishes from the ingredients set forth on the table while Agnes made fruit pizzas using brownie as the base for the crust, topped with whipped cream cheese and fresh fruit, drizzled with melted dark and white chocolate. Yum! Yum! More photos available on msbca.ca 16 - MSBCA NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2019

17 Chinese New Year craft class, lead by Helen Ong, held on February 3, 2019, to learn how to make red packet lanterns. Chinese New Year Craft Highlights More photos available on msbca.ca MARCH MSBCA NEWSLETTER - 17