Preparing for the 34th Anniversary Gala & Coronation Night

01 August 2016

The Ontario Filipino Women's Club gears for its 34th Anniversary Gala & Coronation Night.  Two of its members, Lily Dungo and Janette Arellano, are raising funds for the charity of their choice and to help the OFWC in its vision of reaching out and helping communities here and in the Philippines.

The event particulars are as follows:

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Calling all members, family and friends.  Don't miss this annual event.  The OFWC ladies are preparing a surprise for everyone!

2016 OFWC Picnic

09 July 2016

The annual picnic of the OFWC was held at Earl Bales Park along Bathurst Street.  The members and guests who attended had a really good time.  Watch the video and enjoy the photos and clips.

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Kalayaan Gala

10 June 2016

Invited by Maria Guiao, the following members represented OFWC at the Kalayaan Gala,  Kudos to the organizers for an amazing event.

• Rebecca Reyes, President
• Marjorie Nartatez, Board Member
• June Javier, Member
• Angeli Hopper, Member
• and
• Amelia Arcillo, Member

Special mention:

• Mike
• Joseph
• Csaba

Thanks, Maria!

Flores de Mayo 2016

21 May 2016

The Ontario Filipino Club celebrates its Flores de Mayo  (Flowers of May) similar to the traditional santacruzan in the Philippines.  The attire was Filipiniana and each lady wore amazing ternos and Ma. Clara gowns.  Here's a look on the fantastic Filipina wardrobe worn that day.

Well done, ladies!  Till next year!

The President Gala

23 April 2016

This gala presented by the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) is held every two years.  This year's attendees from the Ontario Filipino Women's Club (OFWC) are:

• Rebecca Reyes, President
• Evelyn Aquino, Vice-President
• Julie Corpuz, Senior Adviser
• Elsie Maranan, Past President
• and
• June Javier, Member

VP Evelyn Aquino represented the OFWC in the Rigodon de Honor.  You may view the footage using the following link:

https://youtu.be/6aKpNdobEOc

Here's the video clip of the FCT:

https://youtu.be/CKhV-7sQgmg

OFWC Welcomes Spring

16 April 2016

The Ontario Filipino Women's Club celebrates its first spring meeting with a Hawaiian theme.  Awesome food, awesome company!  Happy birthday to the celebrants.

Looking forward to the Flores de Mayo celebration on May 2016.

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In Memoriam

Our sincere condolences to the family of OFWC member Teofila Frondozo.
08 January 1924 to 04 April 2016.
May you rest in peace.

In Recognition of Founding Member Mr. Alex Parucha Sr.

05 April 2016

We, the officers and members of the Ontario Filipino Women's Club (OFWC), present this Certificate of Appreciation to one of our founding members, Mr. Alex Parucha Sr.

This is presented in recognition of unconditional dedication and contributions since 1981 till 2015.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Certificate signed on 20 March 2016 by Rebecca Reyes, OFWC President.

Officers and Members of OFWC, Mr. Alex Parucha Sr. and Family

Officers and Members of OFWC, Mr. Alex Parucha Sr. and Family

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Fundraising Trip To Casino Rama

03 April 2016

The Ontario Filipino Club organized a bus trip to Casino Rama for its fundraising.  Thank you to all the members and their family/friends who supported this event.  More power OFWC!

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Appreciation Night 2016

20 March 2016

President's Appreciation Speech

Fellow Ontario Filipino Women’s Club officers and members, new and auxiliary members, guests, ladies and gentlemen. good evening

Let me first thank all of you in joining us tonight in the commemoration and appreciation of our cumulative efforts in making the Ontario Filipino Women’s Club, OFWC, a successful and productive organization in the year two thousand and fifteen.

The merits and progress of last year’s events would not have materialized without all our efforts. Many a member has shown support, resilience, contributed resources, time, and a part of themselves in each undertaking. Each one of you who volunteered unconditionally, tonight is your night.

I am proud to say that despite our hurdles, we found humour, jubilation, caring and a true sense of community. Because of you, we have given back to community in the most generous way possible. We have benefited from the grace of God and the grace of our officers and members.

OFWC, as an organization, was conceptualized in 1982. Over the years, we have continued to grow strong. Our faith in the organization has always been tested. Last year, 2015, is no different. Yet we prevail and here we are.

So tonight,to the individuals who contributed their time, resources and camaraderie, their Filipiniana culturalism, their efforts in last year’s activities, thank you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being a strong fort that holds the club together. Thank God for guiding us and binding us together.

For our founding members, thank you for being the stronghold of OFWC. For our new and auxiliary members, welcome to OFWC. May your involvement in community through us pave the way to your personal growth and expansion, and provide you with unending opportunities for volunteerism.

May tonight be an expression of this gratitude. May we move on stronger than ever. I look forward to having us all behind the OFWC banner as ambassadors of goodwill. I am satisfied with the way we as an organization performed in 2015.

Let’s all work together as one unit to strive for consistency and good standing, for ourselves, our community, and our God.

Thank you. Mabuhay ang Ontario Filipino Women’s Club. Mabuhay tayong lahat!


Rebecca Reyes
OFWC President

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OFWC Valentine Meeting

20 February 2016
Meeting presided by VP Evelyn Aquino

The Ontario Filipino Women's Club celebrated Valentine's Day 2016 by having a special meeting filled with fun and surprises.  These are the Ms. Valentine's Day competition, games Trip to Jerusalem, Balloon Race, Group Yourselves Into and of course, Find Your Valentine.  Ms. Anne Yamoto garnered the Ms. Valentine's Day sash and crown.

The program was conducted by Arceli Ordona and Mary Grace Enciso.  It was a fantastic way to celebrate.  Congratulations to OFWC for another productive meeting!

Video Clip

Photos

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OFWC Appreciation Night 2016

You are cordially invited to the Ontario Filipino Women's Club Appreciation Night on Sunday 20 March 2016 to be held at 1686 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2P6 from 5 pm till 10 pm. Please RSVP. Limited seats. See you there!

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A Message From Our President

January 16, 2016

To the members of the Ontario Filipino Women's Club/OFWC:

Welcome and good afternoon to you all.

First and foremost I wish you all a Happy 2016.

I am pleased to say that we did a lot of activities during the year 2015, from Breakfast Club, Terry Fox, Fund raising to falls view Niagara and Casino Rama. Daily food bank.  All of these became possible with all your support and help.  Let us all welcome the new year 2016.  It will be bigger and more positive for all Ontario Filipino Women's Club officers and members.

OFWC’s monthly meetings are always held here at Wellesley Community Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Please attend the monthly meetings to keep you updated of all activities and your presence here is always appreciated

A copy of our Financial Summary for January.2015 to November 2015 has been furnished.  It shows a marginal growth of 60 % from April 2015 to November 2015.  I am happy to inform you that we are in a strong position to foster volunteerism and charity.

For the past 8 months our membership growth is approximately 7%.  The final figure will be presented after the deadline of membership renewal at the end of February 2016.

As you all know we are focusing more on community activitiesand participation.  I am proud to say our Club is able to continue to support the Sick Kids Foundation, Red door and Run for Terry Fox Foundations, We volunteered at Good Shepherd, Daily Food Banks.  We have visited a few elderly members with the participation of our young Princess Sarah-Jane Canlas.

We have received Donations from some of our Officers and Members, Luminus Financial Institute and BOS. Thank you for your generosity and continuing support.

Our Constitution and By-laws is still in review.  The draft for amendments shall be presented to the membership for approval and ratification upon completion of the review.

The upcoming event is Valentine "" event scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This will be a special occasion for everyone to enjoy. Our dear Vice President Evelyn Reyes shall preside over this meeting.

The Appreciation Dinner: This is scheduled on Sunday 20 March, 2016.  Detail as follows: Paid members with RSVP will pay $5.00 and guests will each pay $25.00.  Venue is at 1686 Ellesmere Rd. JC Banquet Hall.

The Celebrations of Birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Our Picnic on Saturday July 09, 2016 Area 3 Earl Bales Park.

Pilgrimages, Tentative dates, August .06 2016 September, our Anniversary Gala, October Thanks giving Halloween party, on November and of course December Annual Christmas Party. For sure we can squeeze a trip to Casino for fundraising for our Club.

Those are the activities that are lined up for our Club.

I would like to remind everybody to renew your membership FEE for only $10.00/year. You may see our Treasurer and submit your cash payment and she will be issuing you a receipt.

Thank you once again to those who participated during our recent successful OFWC major events – OFWC 33rd Anniversary and 2015 Christmas Party. Thank you for your unconditional support and we are counting on your continued support as always.


Rebecca Reyes

President
Ontario Filipino Women’s Club

OFWC at Mike and Angeli Hopper's Residence - 11 January 2016

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First Meeting in 2016

OFWC starts 2016 by giving back to the community - 09 January 2016

Ontario Filipino Women's Club List of Officers as of January 2016

President-Rebecca D Reyes

Vice-President-: Evelyn Reyes Aquino

Secretary- Rosie Lazaro

Asst.Secretary- Corazon Canlas

Treasurer- Noime Toniutti

Auditor- Teresita Primero

Liaison/ P.R.O -Araceli Ordona

Board Members

Marilyn Rasie- Chairman

Purisima Robertson

Virginia Soriano

Marjorie Nartatez

Chona Stinson

MaryGrace Enciso

Arsenia Reyes

Club Advisers
Julie Corpuz
Annabelle Migalbin