June 22, 2025 HKJU Alumni (Ontario) – Milne Dam Park Picnic
We are excited that HKJU (Hong Kong Joint Universities) is organizing a picnic for alumni of various universities from Hong Kong.
Date: Sunday, June 22 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Location: Markham Milne Dam Conservation Park (Gray Shelter)
Fee: Adults: $20 / Children aged 6-12: $10 / Children under 6: Free
Program: 10:30 AM Trail hiking, cycling, karaoke, group games, and a raffle
Lunch: Roast pig and special Party Tray (vegetarian options available with prior registration, arrangements will be made by the organizers)
Parking: Vehicle entrance is on McCowan North, just north of Hwy 407 or south of Hwy 7. Upon entering the park, a parking fee must be paid at the park gate: $12 per vehicle for a car with seven passengers or fewer (Carpooling is recommended). Please note: No cash will be accepted, only credit and debit cards.
For bus riders, you can get off at McCowan or Hwy 7 and walk about 25 minutes to reach the shelter.
Park Rules: Smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, using amplifiers, car sound systems, CD players, or radios are prohibited in the park. Tents larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are not allowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Franki Cheng by phone: 647-739-3163 (Message / WhatsApp) or by email: franki.cheng@ieee.org
In the event of severe weather, such as thunderstorms, for safety reasons, the event may be canceled. A notice will be sent out two days in advance, so please stay tuned.
*Registration is first come first served, so please hurry up. *
Please register using the online registration form before June 1 (Sunday) if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone).
Hope to see you soon!
April 20, 2025 HKJU Alumni (Ontario) – Poster Design Competition
Event Theme:
HKJU 25th Anniversary Sports Day
Required Information to be Included in Poster Design:
- Activities:
- Pickleball Competition
- Basketball Competition
- Date:
- October 18, 2025
- Venue:
King Square Sports Centre
9390 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON
- Eligibility:
- The competition is open to all JU members and their immediate family members, including spouses, children, and grandchildren.
- Logos to Include:
- HKJU 25th Anniversary Logo
- HKETO Logo
- All 9 JU Alumni Association Logos
Poster Design Requirements:
- Must be visually engaging and suitable for both print and digital platforms.
- Should reflect a festive and sporty tone in celebration of the 25th anniversary.
- Must clearly display all required information listed above.
- Logos must be used appropriately and not altered in shape or color.
Submission Guidelines:
- Format: PDF or high-resolution JPG/PNG
- Size: Letter or scalable vector format (AI, EPS)
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025
- Submit to: kenlitoronto@yahoo.com
The winner will receive a prize!
For logo files, please refer to the link below:
HKJU Logos
Please note that all the logos for HKJU, HKETO and all the 9 Alumni Associations are to be used solely for this poster design purpose only.
The copyright of the winning poster will be solely owned by HKJU.
Recap of March 2, 2025 HKUAAO Annual General Meeting & Dinner
Annual General Meeting
On Saturday March, 2025, HKUAAO held the AGM at 5:30pm with Margaret Law as the Chair and Agnes Man as the Secretary of the meeting. The meeting went smoothly and swiftly, approved the annual report and the financial report.
The new Board of Directors and advisors were elected with Margaret Law re-elected as the President. The other executive positions will be elected in the first board meeting following the AGM. The new Board is as follows:
Honorary Chairman:
Professor Lap-Chee Tsui
Advisors:
Ms. Irene Chu
Mrs. Peggy Sum
Ms. Evelyn Man
President:
Ms. Margaret Law
Directors:
Mr. Dennis Au-Yeung
Ms. Agnes Man
Mr. Raymond Leung
Mr. Verdi Yau
Ms. Maggie Poon
Mr. Franki Cheng
Mrs. Winnie Fung
Mr. Danny Leung
Ms. Lilian Ma
Mr. Thomas Yau
Ms. Beaker Fung
Ms. Phoenix Dong
Mr. Jacky Chan
Click here to view photo album (Photos taken by Tiffany Lai)
Message from Badminton Interest Group – All are welcome! Join our badminton sessions – spots available!
Dear all,
The following time slots for badminton games have been booked.
May 14 (Wed)
6-8pm
Westmount Collegiate Institute
1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8G3
May 23, 30 (Fri)
June 6, 13 (Fri)
8:15-10:15pm
Stephen Lewis Secondary School
555 Autumn Hill Blvd, Thornhill, ON L4J 8X2
There are 4 courts in the gym so at we can entertain at max 32 players for each session. Plastic shuttlecock will be provided.
Fee:
– HKUAAO members (i.e. membership fee paid): $20 for all 5 sessions.
– HKU-affiliate: $25 for all 5 sessions.
– external players: $30 for all 5 sessions.
– Drop-in: $5 for HKUAAO members, others $7 per game
You are more than welcomed to bring your non-HKU friends too. Please email to Thomas Yau kyyau124@gmail.com if you are interested in joining.
Best Regards,
Thomas Yau
Badminton Interest Group Leader
Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario
March 2, 2025 HKUAAO Annual General Meeting & Dinner
Date: March 2, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 5:30pm AGM; 6:00pm Reception; 6:30pm Dinner
Venue: Orient Bistro Fine Chinese Dining & Bar (10 Vogell Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K4, Tel: 905-237-1188) Map & Direction
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ted Lo (Founding President, Hong Fook Mental Health Association / Director, Asian Clinic)
Cost: HKUAAO member and spouse $75
Non-member $85, Child (age 6-12) $45
Registration: Registration is now closed
Payment: Email transfer the total amount to hkuaaont@hku.hk, please type the security answer in the online registration form.
For additional information, please contact:
Margaret Law 416-576-6683; margaret.law@newhorizonlionsclub.org
Tim Cheng 416-270-9830; tacheng0202@gmail.com
Raymond Leung 416-816-3682; rl_wm@yahoo.com
We will elect the new board of directors and executive committee members for the new term starting March 2, 2025 to the next A.G.M.
This is an opportunity to network with old and new friends, HKU exchange students, and to have a fun evening.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario will be held on Sunday, the 2nd day of March, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orient Bistro Fine Chinese Dining & Bar, 10 Vogell Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K4, with the following business to be transacted:-
To receive and consider the Annual Report for 2023 -2025;
To receive and consider the Treasurer’s Report;
To elect directors and members of the Executive Committee of the Association for the new term starting March 2, 2025 to the next A.G.M;
To transact any other business.
By the order of the Board of Directors
Agnes Man, Secretary, January 3, 2025
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Further Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE is further given that the Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario will be held on Sunday, the 2nd day of March, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orient Bistro Fine Chinese Dining & Bar, 10 Vogell Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K4, with the following business to be transacted:-
To receive and consider the Annual Report for 2023 -2025;
To receive and consider the Treasurer’s Report;
To elect directors and members of the Executive Committee of the Association for the new term starting March 2, 2025 to the next A.G.M;
To transact any other business.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any regular member in good standing shall be entitled to nominate, or second a nomination of, another regular member in good standing to Nominating Committee and to be elected to the Board of Directors ( a.k.a. Executive Committee), and to cast vote at the election, all in accordance with the Nomination Guidelines and Election Procedures. Any such nomination should be emailed to the Nominating Committee of the Association at: hkuaaont@hku.hk no later than February 24, 2025. The Nomination Form and Nomination Guidelines and Election Procedures are posted on below.
By the order of the Board of Directors
Agnes Man, Secretary, January 28, 2025
For nominations please follow the attached guideline.
DOWNLOAD HKUAAO Nomination Guidelines and Election Procedures
DOWNLOAD Nomination Form for HKUAAO Executive Committee Election
November 6, 2024 HKUAAO Introduction to Snowsports in Canada Webinar
Date: November 6, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm
Format: Zoom
Online Registration: https://forms.gle/wCZ8ax4aWuVbWjf27
Deadline: November 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
Language: English
Cost: Free
Presenters: Lilian Ma and Mark Spraggett
The fall is upon us and pretty soon old man winter will be returning to Ontario. With that predictable seasonal change, beautiful snowfalls will be here to cover the land all around us. To make use of this gift of nature, we can turn such pristine terrain into a winter playground. What about getting to know about some snow sports?
HKUAAO will be hosting a zoom seminar on “Introduction to Snowsports in Ontario” to be presented by the long time skier and instructor/coach Lilian Ma and Snowboard instructor/examiner Mark Spraggett on November 6, 2024 at 8 p.m.
This seminar is tailored for never/ever(s), beginners and all those who would like to learn something about snow sports in Ontario but never dare to ask. The seminar is about 1 hour long. There will be time for answering questions also. If you want to post some questions in advance, you are welcome to do so in the registration form.
Speakers’ Notes: Lilian is an avid ski instructor and coach with over 55 years of experience in skiing and snowboarding and Mark is an experienced snowboard instructor and examiner. They are both still actively teaching skiing and snowboarding with the High Park Ski Club in Toronto. During the presentation they will go through the basics of the ski/snowboard equipment and clothing necessary for an enjoyable experience for the downhill snow sports. They will also emphasize safety precautions, etiquettes and code of conduct on the hill, as well as the skills required to enjoy snow sport in Canada. They will note the importance of taking proper ski lessons right from the beginning from CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) and CASI (Canadian Alliance of Snowboard Instructors) certified instructors who can be found in all Ontario Ski Resorts. Downhill snow sports, being fast moving sports, have some inherent risk for potential injuries, but taking lessons right off the bat will greatly minimize the risk. The participants can enjoy the thrill of skiing right from the start if taught the proper skills needed to deal with the physics of this fast moving sport. They will also briefly mention the various resorts that are close by.
Enjoy the upcoming Winter in Canada!
There will be a Q & A session after the presentation. Please post your questions during your registration.
September 29, 2024 HKUAAO Fall Hike at Sunnybrook Park Loop
Our autumn hike took place on Sunday September 29 in Sunnybrook Park, which is more accessible for those commuting with public transport. It was a sunny day perfect for outings. We gathered at 2 pm at carpark #3. There were 66 alumni joining the hike.
We started from the parking lot, taking the River’s Edge Trail, Secret Hidden Trail and Glendon Forest Trail which led us to the Glendon Campus of York University. From there we walked up Lawrence Ave going east to reach Edwards Gardens. Edwards Gardens is linked with Sunnybrook Park forming a long stretch of forest and grassland in the middle of urban residence. It is a very popular park for hikers and cyclists. From Edwards Gardens we followed the Wilket Creek Trail and returned to the parking lot as we finished the loop. The hike took two hours to complete. We then proceeded to Sam Woo Restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner. We have 66 participants for the meal, sharing eight tables in the restaurant along with the Tai Chi group friends. It was a perfect completion for the day and we look forward to the next hiking gathering in the spring of 2025.
Reported by Hannah Cheung
October 12, 2024 Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni (Ontario) – HKJU Activity Day and Annual Dinner 2024
由浸會、中大、珠海、理工、嶺南、樹仁、港大、城大及科大9間院校校友會組成的安省香港專上校友會聯會，主辦2024 HKJU Activity Day and Annual Dinner。項目包括：乒乓球、羽毛球、籃球、匹克球、橋牌遊戲等。
日期: 10月12日 (星期六)
比賽: 9am – 5pm 於 Markham Wesley Centre (22 Esna Park Dr, Markham, ON L3R 1E1)
晚宴: 6pm – 10pm 於紫爵金宴 (8601 Warden Ave unit 4-6, Unionville, ON L3R 0B5)
截止報名日期: 9月15日
** 2024 HKJU Activity Day 報名表格 **
** 2024 HKJU Annual Dinner 報名表格 **
May 19, 2024 HKUAAO Spring Hike At Orchard and Vista Trails in Rouge Valley, Scarborough
It was a nice warm sunny day, perfect for outdoor activities. We met at 2 pm at the main parking lot. Despite the long lineup to get into the parking lot, most of us manage to be on time. HLUAAO had a large turn out, almost 70 strong, with many younger, energetic alumni. Including the Tai Chi group under Mr. Tom Wong, we had close to 100 people ready to get started.
After waiting for the remaining few who were delayed by the traffic, we took a group picture with our HKUAAO banner and started the hiking on the Orchard trail at around 2:20 pm. The trail was relatively easy, according to the expert hikers. However the initial uphill and downhill did post some challenges to a few senior alumni. After the first part of the trail, the rest was mostly flat and easy. We went by the Rouge River, and the scene was very nice along the way. It took us about 1 ½ hours to complete the hike. Although a bit tired, we all enjoyed it and for those who had registered, we were looking forward to the dinner at Sam Woo Restaurant later on that day.
Dinner reception was at 5:30 pm. We had a total of eight tables, including over 50 alumni and about 30 from the Tai Chi group. At around 6 pm, dinner was served. We had a total of 10 dishes including soup, BBQ duck, and a variety including chicken, beef, fish and vegetable. Of course, the delicious meal would not be complete without dessert, fruit and wine! We all went home full stomach and well contented.
Thanks to Mr. Tom Wong for taking the lead and to the Tai Chi group, to our alumni for organizing and helping with the logistics of the hiking and dinner.
Reported by: Tim Cheng
