Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Community Association

WWW.MSBCA.CA JUNE 2017

WHAT'S INSIDE?

P2 | President's Message Update on Cultural Day

P3 | Committee Information Eye Health Talk Recap

P4 | Membership Updates

P6 | Cultural Day Details

P7 | What's on at the Clubhouse Calendar of Events

P8 | Weekly/Monthly Events Mari Memasak Badminton for Seniors

P10 | Char Kuay Teow Lunch

P11 | Cultural Day Food Vendors

P12 | May Rasa Sayang Highlights

P13 | Social Night Highlights

P14 | Mother's Day Nonya Dinner Highlights

P14 | Photo of the Month

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Social Night Highlights

Mother's Day Nonya Dinner Highlights

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Dear members and friends of MSBCA,

Sometimes it is important to just relax. Two months ago, I spoke of the world

integrating, coming together, and growing ever more interconnected.  That world is upon us. It is filled with people and cultures that are ever-more engaging with each other and striving to succeed and improve their livelihoods. 

We Calgarians have seen hard times. We know our share of hard work, decent opportunities and the joys of living in a prosperous community. We also know our share of frustration, disappointment, loss and even despair. 

There are some who say that gone are the days when owning a single-family house, and having a permanent full-time job, with company benefits and social security, was the normal lifestyle or the normal standard of living. As technologies make

certain jobs obsolete, and globalization transforms an industry from being a local workforce into an international ocean of talent, our current, and certainly our future generations, will need to find creative and competitive new ways to earn a living. And on top of that, we have to cope with living among more and more people.

Two part-time jobs. Maybe multiple temporary contracts. A home or online business. Tap into a startup niche. Travel abroad. Travel multiple sites. Learn a new skill. Learn a new language. Share a home. Share a vehicle. Rent not own.

Where there were once benefits and social security, and now no more, one must be savvy and save. Save, save, save.

Whether this future vision will be upon us or not, we already face many stressors in each of our daily lives. And in the everlasting hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is important to just relax. If not, you and/or the rest of the world around you as you know it may appear to fall apart.

One of the joys I have from my role is getting a better understanding of a lot of people

in MSBCA. Such as, the things they enjoy doing and the knowledge and wisdom, which they share to others. As well as, the things that they do at MSBCA, which gives them a time and place to relax.  

To teach children how to paint, dance, and sing. To be bold, and let your voice be heard on the stage. To share the lessons of traditional Malaysian cooking. To celebrate Mother’s Day and honour the Nyonya heritage. To see friends you have not seen in ages. To plan activities and events where you and others can have fun. To do something that brings delight and creates warm memories. To learn something new about health and wellness. To help members of the community and to be helped in return.

These things are daily achievements. These things, to many who are involved, help keep them and you going. 

Anyhow, I lastly want to say – please remember to purchase your tickets for Cultural Day. Ticket prices are markedly reduced from past years to make it more affordable for families and members like you.

JONATHAN LOOI

The President's Message

Preparations for this cultural event are underway and we have half a month to go!

Tickets may still be purchased through our internal ticket sellers Kathy and Helen and at various advertised locations throughout Calgary.

The performing arts program will feature many dances and vocals from our Southeast Asian region. While the Malay, Chinese and Indian influences are often highlighted each year, our guests may be enchanted by the Portugese influence of Malacca.

A selection of snacks, mains, drinks and desserts will showcase the cuisines of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

Guests may also explore traditional arts & crafts, view creations by our talented community members, and even try a hands-on workshop!

Year on year, we attempt to try new things at our largest annual cultural event. How many things can you spot that is new this year?

Doors open at 11:30am. Performances will start at 1pm.

MSBCA's Annual

CULTURAL DAY

SUNDAYJUNE 18

More details on page 6!

Update on Cultural Day 2017

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MSBCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS2016/2017

PRESIDENTJonathan Looi president@msbca.caVP MALAYSIAEric Ng vpmalaysia@msbca.caVP SINGAPOREJoyce Yit vpsingapore@msbca.caVP BRUNEIPeter Chai vpbrunei@msbca.caSECRETARYClara Chiew secretary@msbca.caTREASURERPatrick Teoh treasurer@msbca.caMEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Emily Teoh membership@msbca.caGENERAL COMMITTEE:committee@msbca.caSandy ChanJesse Cheah AGLC Representative

Helen OngLita ChanJohn QuonEVENTSevents@msbca.caEDITORTracey Bong editor@msbca.caWEBMASTERTiffany Bong msbcacalgary@gmail.com

MSBCA Mailing Address: #301, 114-3rd Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0E7

NEW Tel/Fax: 587-323-6828

Your Board of Committee

(L-R): Jesse Cheah, Peter Chai, Lita Chan, Patrick Teoh, Emily Teoh, Eric Ng, Jonathan Looi, Clara Chiew, Joyce Yit, Sandy Chan, Jason Ng, John Quon.

Absent: Helen Ong, Tracey Bong, Tiffany Bong.

On the evening of Saturday, May 27, an informative Eye Health Talk was given to members of the MSBCA community and the public. This was presented by Dr. Lauren Sim, who touched upon many topics: 

• Why is it important to have routine eye exams,

• What an eye exam includes,

• Who/what is covered by Alberta Health and Wellness,

• How diabetes, high blood pressure, systemic diseases such as arthritis, and certain medications can impact the eyes.

After her short lecture, Dr. Sim delightfully took questions from the audience and then a one-on-one basis. We hope everyone had an educational and enjoyable experience!

Eye Health Talk Recap

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Membership Updates

As MSBCA continues to be a steadily grow-ing organisation, we strive to encourage the continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of our membership processes. The following guidelines have been established for the upcoming 2017 year in regards to membership:

• Memberships will be valid for the calendar year of January 1 to December 31

• No registrations/renewals for the current year will be accepted after July 31 (this will allow time for a complete list of eligible voters to be disclosed prior to AGM)

• Members who registered/renewed after last year’s AGM (October 30, 2016) will have memberships valid until December 31, 2017

• There will be a fixed membership rate of $15 (individual) and $25 (family) regardless of when during the year that membership was received

The following members are those who are currently registered for 2017 MSBCA Membership:

• Bird, Bob & Diana (Lian)• Bong, Ah Nga & Anna• Bong, Jimmy & Linda• Bong, Tiffany• Boon, Soon Loke & Wei Cheng• Cao, Wayne• Chai, Peter & Esther• Chan, Philip & Adeline• Chan, Lita & Bernard• Chan, Nelson & Daisy• Chan, Sandy & Teryn• Chan, Way Ling• Chau, Phan & Hung Duc

• Cheah, Jesse & Melissa• Chen, Jin• Chen, Millie• Chen, Lu Dan & Han Cheng• Cheong / Ong, Keat-Hau & Helen• Cheong / Yit, Benedict & Joyce• Chia / Yu, Shirline & Matthew• Chieng, Eugene & Anna• Chiew, Vincent & Susan Eng• Chiew, Keng Wei & Bebe• Chiew / Cheung, Clara & Ming• Chiew / Pang, Andrew & Lily• Chiew / Truong, Calvin & Vilan• Chin / Lo, Adrine & Kelly• Chin, Brenda• Chin, George & Karen • Chin / Chong, John & Adrine• Chiu, Willie• Chiu, Ying• Choi, Kam Mui• Chok, Carolynn & Martin• Chong, Siok-Mei• Chong / Masuda, Cecilia & Jay• Choo, Yeu Chuan & Meaiha (Janette)• Choo, Saw Yah• Chow / Chang, Winston & Jennifer• Chu, Jacque• Chua, Mary (Siew Linn) & Siang Kok *• Deng, Xiang Ying & Gao Yu• Diep, Thi Cam (Ying)• Feng / Li, Dan Qi & Min Yu• Fok, Betty• Fok / Thompson, Jaslyn & Scott• Gascoine, Elaine & Eric• Goh / Kwan-Terry, Daniel & Annette• He, June• Hon, Ken & Wendy• Hou, Linda• Ip, Patricia• James, Shanti & Donald • Jiang, Cathy

• Jor, Nancy• Joseph, Zvi & Daphne• Kerr, Robert & Angie• Khoo, Theresa & Vernon Strom• Khoo / Choo, Mok Yong & Jenny• Kielhorn, Daisy & John• Koay / Lee, Boon Kow & Lai Chern• Kobayashi, Eve• Kong / Hee, Mark & Theresa• Kung, Sannie• Kwok, Angela• Kwong, Dale• Kwong, Wai Ming• Kwok, Danny• Lai, Amy• Lai / Chung, Irene & Johnson• Lau, Angela & Nicholas• Lai, Genevieve• Lau, Princeton *• Lau / Ip, Sydney (Moon Shun) &

Cecilia• Lee / Wong, Damian & Clare• Lee, May• Lee, James & Rosalind• Lee, Ken & Wendy• Lee / Yong, Lena & Joseph• Lee (Li), Richard• Lee / Frey, Sue Yee & Lukas• Leong, Ah Chee & Grace• Leong, Chee & Fui• Leong, Jonathan• Leong / Bombeo, Sylvia & Marc• Leung, Anna (Kin Chun)• Leung, Wendy• Lewis, Jenny & Geoff• Liew-Stock, Li Ming & Bryan• Lim, Benildus & Poh Leng (Paula)• Lim, Malcolm• Lim, Melissa Wen Dee• Lim, Soon & Susan• Lim, William & Yvonne

New Family Membership:Chin / Lo, Adrine & KellyJiang, CathyKobayashi, EveLau, Angela & Nicholas

Family Membership Renewals:Vong, Stanley & Bin Wu

Individual Membership Renewals:Chu, JacqueKwong, Wai Ming

Lai, GenevieveYung, Donald

New Individual Membership:Chan, Way Ling

Memberships are valid from January to December; Prompt payment is appreciated to take advantage of member benefits. Members who paid for 2017 MEMBERSHIP in May 2017 (listed alphabetically by last name):

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Membership Updates

* We need some information from you for the Membership Directory as your current information may be missing/outdated; Please contact membership@msbca.ca to update this informationIf you have paid and your name is NOT on the list, or there are any other required corrections/updates to your information, please email membership@msbca.ca and it will be reflected on the next newsletter and included in our membership records.

• Litschke, Theresa• Lo, Michael & Elaine• Lo / Chang, Kendy (Chuen Kai) & Guo

Chin• Looi, Kok Sim & Peggy• Looi, Jonathan• Lu, Xiu Ying• Lui, Ricky• Ma, Alicia (Hong Xiao)• Mom, Sokhayouk (Sara) • Needham, Stephanie & Brad• Ng, Eric & Michelle• Ng, Frances• Ng / Chua, Ronald & Janice• Ng, Jayson• Ngo, Lucky *• Oh, Kum Mee• Pang, Alan & Nee-Meng• Pang, Calvin• Phong / West, Irene & Lawrence• Pilling, Amy• Preston, Ken & Rita• Quek, Shyut Moi• Quon, John• Robertson, Rina & Terry• Roe, Kim & Paul• Rumjahn, Conrad & Rebecca • Run, Huang• Sario, Daniel & Julia• Son, Jessie

• Soo, Gabriel & Susan • Soo, John & Jennie• Soo / Ong, Woan Yi & Yenson• Soon, Ee Pin• Taguinod, Blesilda• Tan / Chew, Caleb (Cam) & Lee B.• Tan / Chia, Joseph & Choon Yen *• Tan / Chong, William (Meng Hooi) &

Jane• Tan / Davis, Jemaine & Randy• Tan / Panlilio-Tan, Jack & Guing• Tan / Yee, Looi & Ken• Tang, C.K. & Seang• Tang, Elaine• Tang, Lien• Tang, Louise• Teh, Angeline• Teh, Grace• Teh, Sally (Sang Lim)• Teng, Wei Wei• Teo, Ivan & Eng• Teoh, Paul & Kathy• Teoh, Emily• Teoh / Cheng, Patrick & Jennifer• Toh, Daphne• Tram, Hong• Truong, To Ha (Ken) & Van Huong• Tsang, Amy & Henry• Tsang, Jeff & Carissa• Tse, Anthony & Josephine

• Tse, Timothy & Evelyn• Tsoi / Lo, Muriel & Joseph• Vallally, Lyndley & Suzanne• Vogt, Gerry & Jill Heng• Voo / Yee, Rebecca & Chi Tak• Vong, Stanley & Bin Wu• Wan, Kelly• Wangsanata, Wenny• Wong, Angela Wai Kam• Wong, Danny & Joyce• Wong, Jeffrey *• Wong, Tina• Wong / Tan, Dennis & Alice• Wong / Wei, Oliver & Tina• Woo-Paw, Teresa• Wu, Li Qing• Yap, Sam & Linda• Yap / Cheong, Yoke Wah & Siak Kan• Yau, Koon Sang & Fung Ying• Yee, Clare & Johnny *• Yee, Pamela• Yeong / Tan, Sharon (Pooi Yin) &

Bobby (Chai Aik)• Yong, Peter & Kim• Yong, Karen & Yoke• Yung, Donald• Zhu, Jun• Zillman, Rod & Anna

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Call Edward Lee for details and bookings (403) 263-9222

MSBCA would like to thank Edward Lee and Sunridge Badminton Center for their continued sponsorship.

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Celebrating the cultures of the Malaysian, Singaporean and Bruneian communities

through dance, music, arts and food for Canada’s 150th anniversary.

2017Cultural Da y

SundayJune 18, 2017Doors open at 11:30am

Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre197 First Street SW

Members $5 Non-members $8

Tickets also available at:

Sunridge BadmintonCourt

Landmark Remedy’s Rx Pharmacy

HSBC *Chinatown Opulence Branch*

Bubblemania Cafe Mamak Dang Malaysian Fusion Cuisine *New! Downtown location*

BUY TICKETS AT:

Kathy at 403-818-1823 / Helen at events@msbca.ca

Clubhouse

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The following calendar will be posted on the Clubhouse's front door. The Club will be open whenever the below activities are happening, whether to use the library or join in. We are looking for responsible volunteers to help open the Clubhouse, as well as those volunteers who have a special cultural activity or hobby they would like to share, such as cooking or art.

We also have equipment such as a traditional carrom and a table tennis set up available for public use! Please contact events@msbca.ca to apply.

What's on at the Clubhouse

JUNE 2017Jun 2017 (Mountain Time - Edmonton)MSBCA Events Calendar

2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7

1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4

2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 1

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice

1 2 p m - Private Booking

1 : 3 0 p m - Culturaldancepractice-Kendy6 p m - Riverfront Bible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - Singing Program- Rosalind7 p m - Cultural Practice- Adrine

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind

1 0 a m - Wellness - Adrine Chong1 2 : 3 0 p m - CN dance practices-I rene

2 p m - Cultural night practices- Clara

1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - RS- Jill

7 p m - CN practice - Adrine Chong

1 0 a m - Stretch class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - Qigong- Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice

1 2 p m - Private Booking

6 p m - Riverfront Bible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - Singing Program- Rosalind7 p m - Cultural Practice- Adrine

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind

1 0 a m - Wellness - Adrine Chong1 2 : 3 0 p m - CN dance practices-I rene4 p m - Mar i Memasak- Adeline

2 p m - Cultural night practices- Clara

1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kitty Feng

7 p m - CN practice - Adrine Chong

1 0 a m - Stretch class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - Qigong- Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice

1 2 p m - Private Booking

6 p m - Riverfront Bible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - Singing Program- Rosalind7 p m - Cultural Practice- Adrine

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind

1 0 a m - Wellness - Adrine Chong1 2 : 3 0 p m - CN dance practices-I rene2 p m - Bylaw committee meeting-John

2 p m - Cultural night practices- Clara

1 0 a m - Wellness class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - RS- Jill 1 0 a m - Stretch class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - Qigong- Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice

1 2 p m - Private Booking

6 p m - Riverfront Bible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - Singing Program- Rosalind

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind

1 0 a m - Wellness - Adrine Chong

1 1 a m - CKT Sunday Lunch- Jesse

1 0 a m - Wellness class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - Stretch class- Rosalind1 : 3 0 p m - Qigong- Kitty Feng

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice

1 2 p m - Private Booking

6 p m - Riverfront Bible Study - Adeline Chan

9 : 3 0 a m - Karaoke-Kendy1 p m - Singing Program- Rosalind

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RECRUITING FOR EDITORIAL COMMITTEE:

We are now seeking members to form a volunteer editiorial committee. Members of all ages and

backgrounds are welcome. We seek members who are: Passionate and interested in developing their writing and editing skills; Responsible and able to

manage their time effectively.

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Upcoming EventsJune 201710th Mari Memasak18th Cultural Day25th CKT Sunday Lunch

July 201730th CKT Sunday Lunch

August 201727th CKT Sunday Lunch

Mari MemasakMari Memasak is Malay for

"Let's cook!"Cuisine is an underrated way of sharing our hearts and culture.

Saturday, June 10Please register to participate:

Call Adeline (403) 383-1689

We always welcome volunteers if you are interested in helping out.

Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact events@msbca.ca

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Interested in Childrens' Singing

Program? Please contact Helen

at events@msbca.ca

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Tai Chi PracticeThursdays 10am - 12pm

Saturday 9am - 10amDrop in session for those interested in practicing.

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

QigongEvery Monday & Wednesday

1:30PM - 3:30PMContact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

Stretch ClassWEDNESDAY

10:00AM to 12:00pm

This is a very basic stretching session to help counter any leg and back problems. Hopefully

these sessions will allow people of all ages to live a healthier life.

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact events@msbca.ca

MSB CommunityFeel like hanging out? Come check out Community Events @ the MSBCA Clubhouse.

Wellness DanceEVERY MONDAY &

SATURDAY

10:00AM to 12:00pm

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

Singing ProgramFRIDAYS 1pm - 3pm

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

KARAOKE Contact Kendy Lo at 403-280-2201

Seniorsinterested in

Badminton?Tues, Thurs & Fri - 9 am to 3:30 pm

$3.50 only for Age 60 and above! MSBCA members & non members welcome.

The more the merrier.

Please contact Ivan Teo to get a group together at

ivanteo@shaw.ca or 587-432-7955.

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By Ah Hock aka Jesse CheahLimited servings - 25 plates

Members: $10 per plateNon-Members: $12 per plate

*Prices are member prices | Complimentary Chinese teaCall or text Ah Hock at 403-880-8885 to pre-order or for an update. We Aim for Quality!

Ingredients for CKT: Fresh chopped shallots and garlic,

green onions, chives, black tiger prawns, fish cake, brown egg,Canadian Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, flat rice noodles,

Premium oyster sauce, abalone sauce, Kikoman Light soy sauce, dark mushroom sauce, Sarawak pepper, sambal olek (optional)

FFuture CKT Sundays: Jul 30 / Aug 27 / Sept 24 / Oct 29 / Nov 26

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MSBCA Cultural Day celebrations falls on Sunday, June 18th, 2017, 11:30 AM at the Chinese Cultural Center, Calgary. More information on page 6.

As part of the cultural day celebrations, we will show case our cultural performances, music and also our food from MSB. These food will be available for sale to enjoy with your families and friends to make it a memorable experience. You may also buy some as take outs as well. The menu for the food is as follows:

Main Dish• Nasi Lemak• Beef Rendang• Chicken Rendang• Roti Jala & Curry Chicken• Indian Mee Goreng• Mee Rebus• Ayam Merah• Roti Canai with Dipping Sauce

Snacks• Nyonya Bak Chang• Acar• Pulut Panggang• Murukku• Pisang Goreng• Rojak• Curry Puffs• Penang Loh Bak with Tofu (five- spice pork roll)• Stuffed Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Desserts

• Mak Chuk Tong Sui• Mango Pudding• Penang Muah Chee (glutinous rice, peanut & sesame

coated snack) Drinks

• Assorted Canned Pops• Bottled Water• Bubble Tea

Cultural Day Food Vendors - Update

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Story by Rina Robertson

MAY 2

At the suggestion by Chief Chef, Sandy Chan, to consider making Ban Jian Kuih at our next cooking session, the Rasa Sayang team of trainee chefs eagerly gathered together on May 2 in an attempt to make the perfect Ban Jian Kuih, a warm  crispy pancake  dotted with butter,  generously sprinkled with crushed peanuts and sugar, topped with a dollop of cream corns.   Ban Jian Kuih is one of those nostalgia foods that many of us grew up eating as comfort food, so it is no surprise that Rosalind also has her own recipe to share with us.

Armed with enthusiasm and determination, our group of chefs-in-training experimented with different ways to perfect the technique.  We quickly found out the

two recipes gives a slightly different texture.  Preference would depend on whether one likes the thinner crispy version as compared to a thicker, chewy yet soft and bouncy texture.  A perfect Ban Jian Kuih would be crispy  on the outside while soft on the inside as well as crunchy.  With two recipes to try out, the more we made, the more we ate.  In the end, we literally had Ban Jian Kuih coming out of our ears!!

Hopefully through our various trials and errors, our Ban Jian Kuih can live up to Chief Chef Sandy's expectation and that it is good enough to serve at one of Jesse’s CKT Sunday lunch.  We appreciate Chief Chef Sandy and Rosalind for sharing their wonderful recipe.

MAY 16  

Want to spice up your life?  By that we meant perking up your palate with a bowl of

distinct hot, sour, spicy soup with generous herbs and fragrant spices.

At our May 16 cooking session, we had our focus on the classic Thai Tom Yum Koong, internationally known and widely served in the Asian countries and has been popularized around the world.  Led by Theresa Strom, the Rasa Sayang team made everything from scratch.  For the  required punch, we used only fresh ingredients and spices to get the authentic taste.   For good measure, we made a great big pot as it turns out to be so irresistibly tasty that left everyone eyeing for more.  For a taste of something equally delicious but completely different, it is a nice change to tickle our taste buds.

May Rasa Sayang Highlights

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On Friday, May 12, the MSBCA community held a fun and exciting social night to mark the end of many people’s workweek and to get together and jam! 

The social night started of a talent show given by our young members.

We had performances by:

1. Sophia (Jazz and ballet dance)2. Gabriel (Magic Show) 3. Keane (piano)4. Lee-Anne (violin)5. Amber (Piano)

6. Amerlyn and Amberle (Dance)7. Ellie (Piano)8. Tristan (piano)9. Stefan (guitar)10. Julian (piano and singing)11. Eva (Singing)Afterwards, the grownups began jamming with songs in Malay and English.   The band consisted of Jeff, Soon Kat, Keen,  Arabi, Hong Imm, Melody & Yeeho.

A painting table was set up for the kids to paint what “culture” means to them in the three primary colours: red, green and blue. 

Social Night Highlights

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Mother's Day Nonya Dinner Highlights

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Photo of the month

Photo by Tracey Bong. A beautiful and easy hike at Grassi Lakes Trail near Canmore, AB. Takem May 27, 2017