Casa de Macau Toronto

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A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER - Vo l . 2 J U N E 2 0 1 4

4168 FINCH AVENUE PH #39, SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO CANADA M1S 5H6TEL (416) 299-4947 WWW.CASADEMACAU.CA

Casa de Macau Toronto

First of all, I would like t o w e l c o m e o u r n e w members who joined over April and May. Thank you for joining.

Next I would like to thank a l l our vo lunteers and p a r t i c i p a n t s w h o c o n -tributed to the successful bowling event held on April 27th.

I would also like to thank Pedro Rozario and Virginia Sanchez and their helpers fo r organ i z i n g the 1 s t Thursday socia ls during April and May, as well as their contribution which brought full house attend-ance both times.

The Casa's focus this year will be (1) to make sure that the culture of the Portuguese from Macau in some shape or form is in all our events, (2) to produce plays and songs in Patuá for one or two events at least and (3) to help the young g e n e r a t i o n t o t a k e ownership of their role in the Casa.

We want to maintain our ‘Gastronomia’ program. In the past, we rented space in a p ro fe s s iona l cook ing school with appropriate k i tchens . Our member, Cintia Serro, led a couple of t h e s e v e r y s u c c e s s f u l events. This year we are planning along the same lines to hold a ‘workshop de co z i nh a Mac aen se ’ , possibly in the fall. More information to follow in our next newsletter.

At our June and December events, we will have the Maquista band ‘Os Ecos de Macau’ playing traditional and popular ‘patuá’ songs, i . e . , ‘Mama iou quero ’ ; ‘Macau sã assi’; ‘Longi Di Terra Amado’ and 'Macau - terra minha’. We are also participating in the Bastiana contest.

Youths Game and Movie night is a new activity we are introducing to attract our teenage and young a d u l t m e m b e r s . T h e participants are welcome to take an active part in the

planning and organizing of their event.

T h i s f a l l , w e w i l l b e co-hosting an event with Macao Club for the first time. This joint event will showcase Macau culture a n d w i l l f e a t u r e a n exhibition of 80 works of art by local and Macau artists.

In the future, we also hope to introduce Portuguese F o l k D a n c e ( D a n ç a F o l c l ó r i c a ) a n d t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n e v e n t s o r g a n i z e d b y o t h e r Portuguese communities in Toronto.

You are a l l i nv i ted to participate in del ivering these projects. Volunteer leaders and helpers are u r g e n t l y n e e d e d . T h e contribution of your time and expertise are our most valued resource and we hope you will join.

See you at the Dia!Carlos

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g eDear Members,

http://www.casademacau.ca

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CASA DE MACAU TORONTO NEWSLETTER JUNE 2014

The Casa will be co-hosting this event with Macao Club on Sunday, 31 August 2014 at Boynton House - located at Richmond Green Park

(1300 Elgin Mills Road East). In addition to showcasing Macau cuisine and

performing arts, the event will exhibit the artworks of 54 Macau artists and 26 local artists. Casa members, diplomatic and government dignitaries, and the press will be invited to the opening and a buffet lunch starting at 12 noon. The fair will be open to the public at 2 p.m.

2014 MACAU FAIR AND CHINESE PAINTING & CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Rules and regulations regarding the usage of the clubhouse of Casa de Macau Toronto were recently amended. Please contact any member of the Board for a copy.

CLUBHOUSE RULES

Open house at the clubhouse for all members to watch the World Cup on the following days Portugal is scheduled to play:

WORLD CUPA light lunch or dinner & hot/cold beverage will be served.Please confirm your attendance with Carlos de Lemos at (905) 927-9304 [email protected].

June 16 Monday at 12pmJune 22 Sunday at 6 pmJune 26 Thursday at 12 pm

Are you working on a project which involves or relates to the Portuguese in Macau past or present? You could be eligible to apply for a subsidy. Contact [email protected] for help with your application. The nature of your project could be research, publication, training, lecture, workshop, exhibition, audio/visual, performing arts, promotion for Macau, to name a few.

PROJECT SUBSIDY

An interesting article can be found in the April 13th issue of the South China Morning Post. The article is an extract from the book

‘The Lone Flag: Memoir of the British Consul in Macau during World War II’ by John Pownall Reeves, Colin Day and Richard Garrett. (April 13, 2014).

Link to Full Article: http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1471324/lone-flag-macaus-wwii-british-consul

FEATURED BOOKS / NEWS ARTICLES

There was a great response to IIM's invitation to the Macaense community to write two verses which could be sung to the Bastiana tune. This week, 8 winners were selected in a preliminary contest. The 8 winners will now be entered to compete in the final contest for 1st 2nd & 3rd place and we are invited once again to vote. Voters stand to win a prize too... three voters (selected by random draw) will be chosen amongst all voters to receive a prize of $65 just for voting!

Vote Online: Before 10 p.m. June 15, 2014, sign into the website link below and follow the instructions to vote. You must provide (1) your full name (2) a unique ID and (3) your phone number. The unique ID (BIR/Identific) may be any 8 digit (letters & numbers) unique to you. Then click "submit". The 8 winning verses can be found on the website. For help in submitting your vote online, contact Aurea Meyer: (905) 883-4262 /email: [email protected].

“CANTÁ BASTIANA” CONTEST

Website link to vote online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/lyJ36TT9rC5Xrb1MGqneMSII2SGseua1XWq1NmqCGw4o/viewform

mailto:[email protected]




http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1471324/lone-flag-macaus-wwii-british-consul






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Plays written by Armando Santos

Mano Zito com Calinho na Cafe (5 episodes)

Quim Vai Trata Su Papelada Na Canada (6 episodes)

http://www.casademacau.ca/patua.php

PatuáMacau Patuá has a history that goes back to the arrival of the Portuguese in Macau in the 16th century and the language was handed down from one generation to the next through speech and songs. Today, fewer than 50 people in the world speak the language, with the youngest speakers grandparents and older who speak the language partially and infrequently. There is little hope for the language to be spoken by many, but much can

be recorded and kept from disappearing without a trace. The Casa is working towards storing as many recordings as possible on our webpage in future.

Here are a few recordings by Casa members that are accessible through our website. Under the Patuá tab, ‘select a video’ for your listening pleasure:


Patuá songs by Carlos de LemosBrigado Papa MamaParabens Alfredo (set to music from "Diana" by Paul Anka)Quelora Nos Velo (set to music from "Young Ones" by Stanley Black/Ronald Cass)






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Thursday Social - May 1st, 2014A round of applause to the chief cook Virginia Sanchez and to contributors Cintia Serro, Cacilda Ribeiro, Susana da Costa, and Elfrida and Monica Alves for an excellent event. Thanks also go to volunteers Jeremy Cruz, Eddie Cruz, Jose Anok and António Serro who served the dinner, and Antonio Gutterres who cooked the rice. 42 members participated.

The Menu included:Pernas de galinha assadas\Roast leg of chicken

Camarões panados\Breaded shrimps Massa com camarão e presunto/ Shrimp and ham pasta

Caçarola de milho e queijo/Corn casserolePudim de manga/Mango pudding

Pudim de ananas/Pineapple puddingBolo de laranja/Orange cake

Gummy gummy

Jeremy - Jose - Eddie - Antonio

Bowling - April 27, 2014On Sunday, 27 April, 30 members

and 2 out of town guests Ricardo and Suzi Collaco

(Lusitano Club, California) participated in a friendly bowling tournament which was 100% subsidized by the Casa. After the game, bowlers and members who came to cheer, celebrated Antonio Serro's birthday with a birthday song and a chocolate birthday cake.

Men's Series Place AvgCedric Lui 1st 148António Serro 2nd 140João Almeida 3rd 133

Ladies' SeriesAurea Meyer 1st 137Jan Barros 2nd 110Andrea Steinhauser 3rd 109

Results of bowling tournament Best TeamCedric Lui (148)Elliott Crawford (115)Jeremy Cruz (111)

Highest score in a single game won by Leo Barros who scored 177

Most improved player won by Florinda Grenning

Jan Barros

Isabel Cunha

Robert Chan Celeste SilvaArlette LuiAntonio Serro

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S O C I A L C O R N E R

Issue one cheque per event / per household. Make cheque payable to Casa de Macau TorontoMail cheque & form to Treasurer, Casa de Macau Toronto, 31 Song Bird Drive, Markham ON L3S 3X7Contact list can be found on the backside of this page.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CASA EVENTS

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

Event Subsidy Location Date/Time Info Contact

Dia de Macau 50% Our Lady of the Rosary church hall, 3020 Midland, Scarborough

Saturday 28 June 6:00 pm

Orieta de Lemos

Golf 50% Rolling Hills Golf Course, Challenge Course @ 12808 Warden Ave, Stouffville

Sun 3 Aug/After 12 pmRaindate: Sun 10 Aug

Robert Chan

Youth’s Game & Movie Night

100% Club House. Non members welcome. Pizza, pop and Macaense dessert served at 8:00 pm

Friday 22 Aug 7:00 pm

Elliott Crawford

Macau Fair (and Art Exhibition)*

100% Boynton House - located at Richmond Green Park (1300 Elgin Mills Road East) - just beside the Sports Complex

Sunday 31 August 12 pm to 6 pm

Aurea Meyer

Workshop de cozinha Macaense

50% Details to follow Possibly Fall 2014 Gloria Anok

Young at heart karaoke night

100% Club House. Late night snacks Macau cuisine served at 9:00 pm.

Saturday 20 Sep 7:00 pm

Carlos de Lemos

Remembrance Mass 100% Save the date - details to follow. Sat 8 Nov 5:00 pm Aurea Meyer

Christmas party 50% Sheraton Hotel - 600 Hwy 7 East, Richmond Hill

Sunday 14 Dec 6:00 pm

Orieta de Lemos

* Macau Fair co-hosted by Macau Club and Casa de Macau Toronto to showcase Macau culture through its foods, visual arts, and performing arts. The exhibition will feature the works of 54 Macau artists.

REGULAR EVENTS

Event Time Date Contact

Thursday Social 12:30 pm 1st Thursday of the month @ Clubhouse Aurea Meyer

Mahjong 12:30 pm 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ Clubhouse Virginia Sanchez

Sequence Last Thursdays @ Clubhouse Isabel Gomes da Silva

Tai Chi 10:00 am Monday / Wednesday @ Clubhouse Monica Alves

Casa Executive Meeting 10:00 am Tues following a 1st Thura event @ Clubhouse Milu Pedrosa de Carvalho

Tuesday Bowling** 10:45 am 300 Bowl, 146 Old Kennedy Road in Markham Aurea Meyer

Non regu la r s fo r 1 s t Thu r sday Soc ia l s , p lease call ahead before you come in case the clubhouse is filled to capac i ty .

** Although not a Casa event, please feel free to join the Tuesday Bowlers.

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C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O NC O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O NC O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Carlos de Lemos, President [email protected] (905) 927-9304

Gloria Soares Anok, 1st Vice President [email protected] (416) 284-9095

Aurea Collaço Meyer, 2nd Vice President [email protected] (905) 883-4262

Regina da Rocha Chan, Treasurer [email protected] (905) 201-0608

Milu Pedrosa de Carvalho, Secretary [email protected] (416) 299-5099

Orieta Collaço de Lemos, Social Director [email protected] (905) 477-3510

Catarina Collaço Meyer, Editor [email protected] (905) 883-4262

Robert Chan, Golf Event Contact [email protected] (905) 201-0608

Elliott Crawford, Youth Night Contact [email protected] (647) 639-1006

Monica Alves, Tai Chi Contact [email protected] (905) 887-9408

Virginia Sanchez, Mahjong Contact [email protected] (416) 567-4877

Isabel Gomes da Silva, Sequence Contact (416) 228-1207

EDITORCatarina Collaço Meyer

Pufis! The year 2014 marks Canada’s 147th birthday on July 1st.

Happy Canada Day and have a safe and wonderful summer.

FROM THE EDITOR























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MEMBERMEMBERMEMBER NON MEMBERNON MEMBER FREE

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SAdult$20

11 to 25$15

4 to 10$10

Adult 11+ $47

4 to 10$20

3 and under

MENUCaldo verde. Hors d’oeuvre: pastels de bacalhau1st course: Bacalhau com natas2nd course: Carne de porco a Alentejana or Frango assadoLegumes mistos (cenoura, ervilha e milho)Arroz da Casa

LIVE MUSICMusical band ‘Os Ecos de Macau’ will play some ‘patuá’ songs, i.e. ‘Mama iou quero’, ‘Macau sã assi’, ‘Longi Di Terra Amado’, ‘Macau - terra minha’

NOTES: The tables seat 8. Call the contact person or write on the registration form to make reservations if you wish to sit with friends at the same table. There will not be a mass. Registration will begin at 6:00 pm at the Church Hall and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm promptly.

Please reply ASAP.

Volunteers needed.

R E G I S T R A T I O N D I A D E M A C A U

S A T U R D A Y , 2 8 J U N E 2 0 1 4 A T 6 : 0 0 P MO u r L a d y O f T h e R o s a r y , 3 0 2 0 M i d l a n d , S c a r b o r o u g h

HOW TO PAY

• Make cheque payable to Casa de Macau Toronto• Issue one cheque per family & mail to the Treasurer

of Casa de Macau with the Registration Form

CHEQUE NO.

CHEQUE AMOUNT ATTACHED

CONTACTS FOR THIS EVENTCONTACTS FOR THIS EVENTCONTACTS FOR THIS EVENT

Orieta Collaço de Lemos [email protected] (905) 477-3510Aurea Collaço Meyer [email protected] (905) 883-4262

N A M E O F S U B M I T T I N G M E M B E R : SEND REGISTRATION/PAYMENT TO:

Treasurer, Casa de Macau Toronto

TELEPHONE NO. : 31 Song Bird Drive, Markham ON L3S 3X7

[email protected] (905) 201-0608





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R E G I S T R A T I O N Y O U T H ’ S G A M E & M O V I E N I G H T

F R I D A Y , 2 2 A U G U S T A T 7 : 0 0 P MC a s a C l u b h o u s e

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SMEMBER NON MEMBER

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SYouth Youth

Non members welcome. NOTES:Pizza, pop and Macaense dessert served at 8:00 pm

N A M E O F S U B M I T T I N G M E M B E R : SEND REGISTRATION TO:Elliott Crawford

TELEPHONE NO. : 62 Larratt Lane, Richmond Hill ON L4C [email protected] (647) 639-1006

R E G I S T R A T I O N G O L F

S U N D AY 3 A U G U S T - A F T E R 1 2 P MRolling Hills Golf Course, Challenge Course - 12808 Warden Avenue, Stouffville

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SMEMBER NON MEMBER

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T S$20 $40

NOTE: Players of all levels are invited to join!!!(Rain date: August 10, 2014)

Players can choose to use a cart, but they will need to pay the cost as set by the golf club.





If interested, please contact Robert before sending in registration & payment to the TreasurerIf interested, please contact Robert before sending in registration & payment to the TreasurerIf interested, please contact Robert before sending in registration & payment to the Treasurer

Robert Chan [email protected] (905) 201-0608







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R E G I S T R A T I O N R E M E M B R A N C E M A S S

S A T U R D A Y , 8 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4 A T 5 : 0 0 P ML o c a t i o n T o B e A n n o u n c e d

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SMEMBERMEMBER NON MEMBERNON MEMBER

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SAdult Youths Adult Youths

Afternoon TeaDesserts of Macau and hot/cold beverage will be served at the Clubhouse following the mass.Volunteers needed.

N A M E O F S U B M I T T I N G M E M B E R : SEND REGISTRATION TO:

Aurea Collaço Meyer


CONTACTS FOR THESE EVENTSCONTACTS FOR THESE EVENTSCONTACTS FOR THESE EVENTS


NOTES: Prayers will be offered for our family and friends who died this past year and whom we remember in a special way in this Mass - in particular Annie & Mickey Barradas, Maria Alves McIntosh (Pompey).


R E G I S T R A T I O N M A C A U F A I R ( A N D A R T E X H I B I T I O N ) *

S U N D A Y , 3 1 A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 1 2 : 0 0 P M T O 6 : 0 0 P MB o y n t o n H o u s e - L o c a t e d A t R i c h m o n d G r e e n P a r k

( 1 3 0 0 E l g i n M i l l s R o a d E a s t ) - J u s t B e s i d e T h e S p o r t s C o m p l e x

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SN A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T S

N A M E O F S U B M I T T I N G M E M B E R : SEND REGISTRATION TO:

Aurea Collaço Meyer


* Macau Fair will be co-hosted by Macau Club and Casa de Macau Toronto to showcase Macau culture through its foods, visual arts, and performing arts. The exhibition will feature the works of 54 Macau artists.







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MEMBERMEMBERMEMBER NON MEMBERNON MEMBER FREE

N A M E O F P A R T I C I P A N T SAdult$40

11 to 25$25

3 to 10$20

Adult (11+) $80

3 to 10$40

Under3

R E G I S T R A T I O N C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y

S U N D A Y , 1 4 D E C 2 0 1 4 A T 6 : 0 0 P MS h e r a t o n , 6 0 0 H w y 7 E a s t , R i c h m o n d H i l l , R i c h m o n d B a l l r o o m

PROGRAM:Sheraton’s Wise Men Christmas Buffet. Hot entrees: Roast turkey, roast beef tenderloin, butter chicken, steamed sole filet, pasta, and roasted mini potatoes.Door Prize: Deluxe room for 2 at the Sheraton

50/50 DrawLive Band & Santa will hand Christmas gifts for the young ones. ‘Os Ecos de Macau’ will be playing traditional “patuá” songs and other popular songs for dancing.Free Underground Parking

HOW TO PAY

• Make cheque payable to Casa de Macau Toronto• Issue one cheque per family & mail to the Treasurer

of Casa de Macau with the Registration Form

CHEQUE NO.

CHEQUE AMOUNT ATTACHED





NOTES: The tables seat 8 to 12. Let us know on the registration form if you wish to sit at the same table with your friends. Registration will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner served at 6:30 pm promptly. Hot & cold beverage and dessert buffet at 9:30 pm. Live band & dancing to follow.

The Sheraton venue is only possible if at least 85 members & family & friends attend.

Please reply immediately.

Volunteers needed.

CONTACTS FOR THIS EVENTCONTACTS FOR THIS EVENTCONTACTS FOR THIS EVENT






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