Introducing…..
COCCC – BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2008-2009
President – Peter ChiehVice-President – Romy Yee
Treasurer – Sandra HungSecretary – Maggie Li
Directors – Susan Chan, Ling Yi Man, Ellen Song, Joe Tsai, Cheryl Yan
Retiring from the board is Cathy Kan. Her charisma and energy will be missed. We are so grateful for her efforts of the past year to organize fun and interesting activities for our members.
In order to continue to maintain a high level of community service, COCCC needs your help. Please volunteer your time and talent. Please visit our website at for more information about our mandate. To contact any board member, simply click on individual email address listed on our website.
Important Community Information
Location - Sandhills Public School, Victoria Street South
(south of Fischer Hallman)
A) K-WChineseSchool (in collaboration with WRDSB)
Mandarin and Cantonese Classesbegin Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Please contact Simon Yam at 519-577-8028 for moreinformation.
B) Oral Mandarin Class -10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
-for children of Non-Chinese speaking families
-parents are encouraged to participate
-begins Saturday, September 20, 2008
-$5 per class
Mandarin – fun half-hour class – 11:00 -11:30 a.m.
-multi-media, story telling and sing-a-long in Mandarin
-begins Saturday, September 20, 2008
-$3 per class
Contact Doris Cheng at for more information.
C) Chinese Traditional Folk Dance Classes – begin October 4, 2008
i)Junior Folk Dance Class – for ages 5-7 – “Lantern Dance” - limited enrollment due to space restrictions – Cost - $5 per class - 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. - Instructor – Ms. Jing Tang
ii)Senior Folk Dance Class – accepting new registrations to fill some openings– for ages 7 and older – “Fan and Handkerchief Dance” – Cost - $ 5 per class - 12 noon – 1 p.m. – Instructor – Ms. Jing Tang
Contact Romy Yee at or Doris Cheng at for more information.
Cultural Programs
Location – COCCC, 2922 King St. E.,Kitchener, 2nd floor
A)Beginner’s Mandarin Language Class – for English Speaking - level 3 – emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary and basic/intermediate conversation.
-6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays starting September 25/08, 8 weeks
-Instructor – Helen Song
- Members - $45 – Non-Members - $55
B)Beginner’s Mandarin Language Class – for English Speaking – level 1 - pin yin phonetics and pronunciation, emphasis on basic conversation.
- 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., Thursdays, starting September 25/08, 8 weeks
- Instructor – Helen Song
- Members - $45 – Non-Members - $55
Contact – Romy Yee for more information – 519-742-1392 or .
COCCC Activities – see attached schedule and fees – contact Maggie Li at or Romy Yee at r arrive 10 minutes prior to start time - for more information
Upcoming Events
A)University of Waterloo - Renison University College’s East Asian Festival - Saturday, September 27, 2008
i) Family and Culture Day – free admission
RenisonUniversityCollege - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cultural Displays and Performances – Chinese, Japanese and Korean
ii)East Asian Festival Gala Evening – University of Waterloo – Theatre of the Arts, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- silent auction, cultural performances
- tickets - $25.00 – contact Tracey Antonio, co-ordinator – 519-884-4404, x 28657
B) COCCC’s Golden Years Seniors’ Lunch – Lai Lai Restaurant – Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1-4 p.m.
- members - $6; non-members - $10
- pre-registration required – limited space
- promoting healthy lifestyles for 55+
C) Dance Party – Waterloo Community Arts Centre, 25 Regina St. S., Saturday October 18, 2008 – 7:30 -11:30 p.m.
- Oktoberfest theme
– light food and refreshments, prizes for best costume
-members - $8; non-members - $10
Important Dates to Remember
Saturday, January 17, 2009 – COCCC’s annual Chinese New Year Festival – Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre
Saturday, February 7, 2009 – COCCC’s annual Chinese New Year Gala – Forbes Hall, RIMPark
REPORT ON PAST EVENTS
Earthquake Relief – this past spring, a tremendous amount, over $36,000, was raised locally for China Earthquake Relief by the combined efforts of COCCC, WCCA and the Taiwanese Women’s Federation. Congratulations and kudos are extended to all the volunteers that ensured the success of the campaign. Peter Chieh and Liming Su are to be singled out for their initiative, leadership and extraordinary dedicated work for this worthy cause.
K-W Multicultural Festival - June 21-22, 2008 – the COCCC food tent managed to raise close to $5000 despite the unfortunate rainy weather. Special thanks to the many volunteers, our sponsors and to the organizers who helped to cook and to serve the dim sum offerings. Special thanks to the cultural performers, their instructors and their families for patiently waiting out the torrential rains, in order to perform.
Summer Picnic – July 12, 2008 – The Cambridge Chinese Association, the K-WChineseAllianceChurch and COCCC co-hosted a summer picnic at the Elora Gorge Conservation Area. More than 150 people attended. Everyone had an enjoyable time. The Tug of War challenge was a great hit! Special thanks to the BBQ team and the organizing committee for their supreme efforts.
安省中部中华文化中心通讯
2008-2009 安省中部中华文化中心理事结构:
会长– Peter Chieh 副会长– Romy Yee
财务– Sandra Hung秘书– Maggie Li
理事– Susan Chan, Ling Yi Man, Ellen Song, Joe Tsai, Cheryl Yan
感激上届精干理事Cathy Kan，她辞职了，我们甚为怀念她对COCCC 的努力
为了维持高度的服务和活动，COCCC 极其需要大家，踊跃地出钱出力，大家自愿出来为公众服务。有意共同出来做事的，请看万维网 用E-Mail 和任何一位理事联络。
中文学校和中国文华活动: 以下节目都在地: Sandhills Public School, Victoria Street South (south of Fischer Hallman) 举行
A) 滑铁庐地区教育局支持的K-W 中文学校
从幼稚园到第十二年级的普通话和广东话班，每星期六,九点到十二点半，
在上面所说的学校举行。请向Simon Yam (519-577 8028) 询问联络。
B) 普通话会话班- 10:00 - 11:00 HR 九月20日开始
欢迎在家中平时不说普通话的孩子和家长参加。每堂$5。
普通话活动班- 11:00 - 11:30 HR 九月20日开始。每堂$3。
请与Doris Cheng () 询问联络。
C) 中国民族舞蹈班:
幼儿(5-7 岁)灯笼舞蹈11:00 - 11:45 HR，每堂$5。
儿童(7 岁以上)扇舞和手绢舞12:00 - 1:00 PM，每堂$5。
请与Romy Yee () 询问联络。
一般普通话课程:以下两节目都在安省中部中华文化中心，2922 King St. E. Kitchener, 二楼举行。 请与Romy Yee () 询问联络。
A) 普通话会话中级班，注重词汇，对话，和听力。九月25日后，八个每星期四6:00-7:30 PM，收费$45。由Helen Song 主持。
B) 普通话会话初级班，注重拼音，发音，和基本对话。九月25日后，八个每星期四7:30-9:00 PM，收费$55。由Helen Song 主持。
安省中部中华文化中心的活动
详细节目日期，时间和费用，请看附件。并请与Maggie Li () 或Romy Yee () 询问联络。
计划中的和近来的活动
A) 任尼森大学(Renison U) 将于2008年九月27日,举办东亚(中,日,韩)文艺节。
11:00 - 14:00 HR: 文化展示和表演，在任尼森大学举行，免费参观。
18:30 - 22:00 HR 庆祝晚宴，有余兴节目$25，请与Tracy Antonio (519 884
4404 ext. 28657) 联络。
B) 2008年十月5日，星期天，13:00 - 16:00 HR，安省中部中华文化中心金色年
华者在来来餐厅聚餐会员$6，非会员$10。名额有限，请先与Maggie Li
() 或Romy Yee () 询问联络。
C) 2008年十月18日星期六，19:30 - 23:30 HR 安省中部中华文化中心在滑铁庐艺术中心(25 Regina Str. S Waterloo), 举行舞会，庆祝KW区十月节，最合时衣着者,有奖,少许餐点,美好音. 欢迎参加，会员$8，非会员$10。
安省中部中华文化中心已经决定的庆祝日子
2009年，元月17日，星期六，安省中部中华文化中心将在滑铁卢体育中心(Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre) 举办中国新年地区庆祝会。
2009年，二月七日，星期六，安省中部中华文化中心将在日冕公园(RIM) 体育中心(RIMPark) 举办中国新年晚宴。
安省中部中华文化中心办过的几项活动
2008年五月间，响应会员和各方呼吁，安省中部中华文化中心和本地其他华人团体，发起救灾募捐运动，筹到$36，000余，分别交给中国领事管和加拿大红十字会，送往中国灾区。经这些活动， 我们与其他团体，建立了友好关系。
2008年六月21-22日，安省中部中华文化中心参加KW 在维多利亚公园举行的多元文化节，虽然天气不好，由于志愿队伍的努力，我们筹到近$5000，谢谢大家的努力。
2008年七月12日，安省中部中华文化中心和剑桥华人会及华人教会，在Elora Gorge 风景区，举办下令野餐， 大概有150人参加，大家吃得玩得都很开心，许多义工帮忙，特此感谢。
安省中部中华文化中心将进行老人居住和医疗需要调查,希望大家参与并共同工作