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May
12: May Social Night
The
Canadian Society returns to JB's, one of its old haunts, for Social
Night on Friday, May 12. There will be free finger food to go with your
drinks, as well as several drink specials to choose from.
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May 21 : The Canadian Society's International
Taipei 101 Climbathon ... for Charity. Register now!
The International Climbathon for Charity on May 21st is shaping
up to be a fantastic event. There are some great prizes, plus all climbers
will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. Check out the growing list of
prizes
here.
The number of climbing spots is limited and they are going fast, so
register today to reserve your place. And, if you register before May
1st you can be sure to get the t-shirt size you want. You can register
here.
Thanks to all CST members who have volunteered to help - we've reached
our volunteer quota. Still want to support the cause, but don't want
to climb? Sponsor a climber online through the CST website. Family and
friends back home can join in the fun and sponsor you by checking out
the climbathon
webpage.
So don't miss your chance to climb the world's tallest building, support
a good cause, be in the running for some great prizes, and enjoy the
exclusive 84th floor reception!
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May
26~28: Dragon Boat Practices and Races
This year's dragon boat team is looking forward to your support
at the 2006 Taipei International Dragon Boat Festival. Races will be
held the 26th, 27th and 28th of May under the Da Jia Bridge on the Keelung
River. Read more in the sidebar over there =>
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May 21: CST
Monthly Skating/Hockey Night
Come join The Canadian Society for an afternoon skating event
at the newest ice rink in Taipei, The Taipei Arena. You can stay back
to watch some hockey games after the event.
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March
21 - May 31: 2006 Contemporary Canadian Film Festival
2006 Contemporary Canadian Film Festival at universities across Taiwan
starts from March 21 to May 31, 2006.
More
Information (In Chinese Only)
Courtesy
of the CTOT
Easter Brunch
Article by Dean Karalekas
The
The Canadian Society and the Swiss Association of Taiwan came together
to celebrate Easter in the traditional way – with food, drink
and plenty for the kiddies to do.
The entire affair took place at the Tavern Premier, and Tavern captain
Michel Blanc pulled out all the stops when it came to the delicious
buffet that included not only the requisite hard-boiled eggs, but delicious
mini hamburgers, mashed potatoes, bowtie pasta and an array of other
tasty dishes. Of course, being the Tavern, the adults in attendance
got to enjoy healthy wheat drinks at a healthier discount. Thanks Michel!
About
100 folks showed up in all, with about 30 of those being the little
wee ones, who enjoyed face painting and Easter egg decorating activities
as the Tavern's staggering array of television screens played cartoons,
rather than the usual sporting matches.
Fortunately, the weather was in a cooperative mood, so the army of tiny
tots, with their war paint adorning their bright faces, went to a nearby
park to hunt through the underbrush for the golden Easter eggs.
After tracking down the cleverly hidden booty, the kids repaired back
to the restaurant for a singalong with Brian Funshine, who proved that
the best concerts are interactive.
Check
out the CST
website for photos.
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Dragon Boat Races
May 26-28, Dajia Riverside Park.
Brian Rusk is whipping his team into shape in the hope
that the "CanTai Dragon's" will take home their first ever
gold in the Taipei International Dragon Boat Festival to be held on
the Keelung River, May 26, 27, 28. Although all slots
on the boat have been filled, you can still come out and show your support
for the team and soak in some of the local culture.
Members
from all 136 teams will congregate at Dajia Riverside Park, which is
located between Dazhi Bridge and Zhongshan Bridge on the left side of
the Keelung River and can be reached by taking bus number's 33, 72,
222, 283, and 286.
AquaO2
will provide pure
water to participants many of whom will be tempted to drink from the
cool waters of the Keelung River.
For more information on the benefits of drinking aquaO2, check out their
website.
AquaO2 warns participants that drinking from the pristine waters of
the Keelung River has been known to kill dragons.
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