Just a friendly reminder that the MAC Annual Merdeka Potluck Picnic is happening on Sunday, August 30!
Come celebrate Malaysia’s Independence Day with fellow Malaysians and friends over good food, activities, and a fun afternoon together.
| Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00 PM Simeon Park13190 Woodbine Ave., Bethesda, ON L0H 1G0 |
| Register to attendIf you’re planning to join us, please register in advance so we can prepare enough food and manage the park’s attendance capacity. |
| We need to know the number of people, firstly, for MAC to cater sufficient food and secondly, the Park has imposed a limit to the number of people for one location. Please do forward the e-mail to fellow Malaysian who might not be in the mailing list. |
| Donations are welcomedNot bringing a dish? Donations are also welcome and will help MAC provide additional food for everyone.You can e-transfer your donation to: payment@malaysiancanada.ca |
| It’s a Potluck!Please bring a dish to share with everyone. Malaysian favourites are always welcome; nasi lemak, curry dishes, fried rice, char koay teow, roti canai, mee siam, kuih-muih, desserts and more!Based on previous years, we usually get plenty of noodles, so we’d especially appreciate meat dishes, curries and other savoury dishes this year.MAC will also provide a selection of Malaysian delicacies, watermelon and bottled water. Please bring your own containers and utensils if possible to help us reduce waste. |
| Volunteers ndeedWe could use a few extra hands for setup, teardown and cleanup. If you can help, simply reply to this email. We’d greatly appreciate your support! |
| Additional informationDriving directions: Coming from Hwy 404, exit Stouffville Road; go East to Woodbine Ave.; go North (turn left) on Woodbine; about 1 km, you will pass Station Creek Golf Course on your right; further 1 – 2 km, the entrance to the park is on your left (west side); you should see a “Simeon Park” sign high up near the entrance. Look for it! It’s not very prominent and you may miss it. If you have gone all the way to Bethesda Side Rd., you would have missed it. Turn back!Parking: The gate to the Park will open at 10 a.m. Facilities at the Park: Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Fishing and Swimming Pool; a hiking trail in the parkMAC Committee contact info:Henry Lee: 416-618-0966Gopal Simon: 416-495-8024Keith Tan: 416-996-8608Raymond Soon: 416-721-6130David How: 416-318-8308Look forward to seeing everyone! |