Weekly Activities
Ukulele Sessions
The ukulele is a member of the lute family of instruments; it generally employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. Some strings may be paired in courses, giving the instrument a total of six or eight strings.
When:
Mondays
12:30pm-3:30pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Beginner Mandarin Class
Expert teacher Ms Li Du. Enjoyable relaxed beginner class. Learn Pinyin (System used to translate Mandarin sounds to Roman alphabet) and also recognize characters.
When:
TBA
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Carol Chen - (647) 556-4957
Tai Chi Wednesdays
Expert teacher Sam Chan. Gentle way to exercise and improve your health - both mental and physical. Class size limited but space available at present.
When:
Wednesdays
10:15am-11:30am
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Peggy Ray - peggyray1@gmail.com
When:
Monday
1:00pm-3:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Table Tennis
Come for exercise, camaraderie, or plain relaxation as a member of the Tsung Tsin Table Tennis Club.
There are 3 regulation size tables with nets and balls, racquets available unless you prefer your own.
All playing levels accommodated from beginners to the more experienced in a cordial, non-competitive atmosphere, with non-players socializing, or watching TV/DVDs. Darts and board are even available on the sidelines.
When:
Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fridays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contacts:
Sydney Hoo Fung - hoofie47@gmail.com or Wayne Look Kam - wlookkam@yahoo.ca
Bridge Club
Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. It is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table.
Millions of people play bridge worldwide in clubs, tournaments, online and with friends at home, making it one of the world's most popular card games, particularly among seniors.
When:
Thursdays
1:00pm-4:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Peggy Ray - peggyray1@gmail.com
Cycling Club
Bring along your bike, helmet and accessories, Water, drinks and snacks to keep you happy, and dress according to weather conditions.
There's a TTA fee of $5:00 per person or $10:00 per family, and you are ask to sign a waiver of liability before starting. Outdoor activities for members, family and friends with lots of fun and it's good for you.
When:
TBA
Where:
Various GTA Locations
Contact:
Gladstone Lue Sang - (905) 831-1805
Barry Chung - (416) 457-9764
Be Fit
A comprehensive fitness program tailored to an individual typically focuses on one or more specific skills, and on age or health-related needs such as bone health.
Physical fitness can also prevent or treat many chronic health conditions brought on by unhealthy lifestyle or aging. Working out can also help some people sleep better and possibly alleviate some mood disorders in certain individuals.
When:
Wed. 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Beginner's Mahjong
How to play the game of Mahjong-playing etiquettes and Scoring points the ‘old style’ way. Learn how to strategize, and count. Lessons offered at Tsung Tsin every Monday from 12 noon to 3 pm.
For beginners and advanced players. Donation to Tsung Tsin is only $5.00 per session for members. Non-members $6.00.
Classes will start depending on how many sign up.
When:
Mondays
11:00pm-3:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Pickleball for Beginners
Interested in the latest sport? There will be a TTA PickleBall Beginner Clinic in May run by a certified Markham instructor. The limit will be 12 players, so it's first come, first served.
When:
Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Saturdays 11am-2pm
Where:
Cornell C.C.
3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham, ON
L6B 0T2
Contact:
Pauline Ling - (647) 774-0705
paulineling58@gmail.com
Line Dancing
Not just limited to country line dancing, there are also line dances to popular music. Many people don't think of the Bunny Hop as a line dance, but they are. Learning more complicated line dances is really no more difficult than learning these popular favorites if you have good visuals to guide you through the steps.
When:
Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Valerie Chung - valc156@yahoo.ca
Chair Yoga
Over 5,000 years old, yoga has been known to improve overall health when practiced regularly. The oldest total health discipline known to man, no equipment is required to achieve maximum benefits.
When:
TBA
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Marjorie Lue Sang (905-831-1805)
Monthly Activities
Majong Get-Together
Mahjong has long been popular with elderly people in China and other Asian countries. Now, it is becoming a popular pastime all over the world. In addition to being a fun way to pass the time and socialize, mahjong is also a great way to support healthy aging.
When:
First Sunday of Month
begins at11:00am
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Denise Yap Sam - dyapsam@gmail.com
Chat Room Series
Growing older isn’t easy. There are physical changes — achy joints and graying hair — and key moments — such as your adult child hitting a milestone birthday — that remind us life has an expiration date. We explore various issues that impact our daily lives as we all grow older.
When:
TBA
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Marjorie Lue Sang - (905) 831-1805
Fun Time Karaoke
Whether you sing professionally or are just amateurs in the shower, come and test your vocals on our stage in front of your peers for a fun night out of singing.
When:
Every Third Saturday
beginning @ 6:00pm
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Clive Yap Sam - pys13@hotmail.com
Tuesday Matinee
Join us for a fun evening and meet the rest of the members of the association. Throughout the year, we will be showing a varied selection of films.
When:
TBA
Where:
Tsung Tsin Association
3880 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1V 5K4
Contact:
Rudy Chen - (416) 332-4939