Mark your calendars! Our popular Mandarin Lunch (Queen’s Place – Rexdale) is planned for Wednesday, Match 25, 2026 at noon. Information on cost and how to sign-up will be posted in the coming weeks.
Lunch at Wally’s – Tues Jan 13, 2026
We had a record number of retirees at lunch in December with 16! There is always lots to talk about and you might even meet someone new. Join us for lunch at Wally’s on Tuesday, January 13th at 11:30 am.
We meet for lunch at a restaurant in Rexdale on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at 11:30 am.
Don’t know where Wally’s is? Although Wally’s address is 123 Rexdale Blvd., it’s actually on the east side of Kipling, south of Rexdale. It’s behind (south) of the Royal Bank. It’s accessible from Kipling or through the Shoppers Drug Mart (next to the bank on Rexdale Blvd.) parking lot.
EMBA Upcoming 2026 Events
EMBA has announced a number of events in early 2026. There’s the Ski Trip at Alpine (Collingwood) – Feb 20, the Harlem Globe Trotters at Paramount Centre (Mississauga) – April 16, Monster Jam at TD Coliseum (Hamilton) – April 19 and Stars on Ice at Scotiabank Arena (Toronto) – May 1. Posters with detailed information on each event are available below. Posters are likely best viewed from our website. CSA Retirees Club | Information for retirees of CSA Group
EMBA members are invited to sign-up. CSA Retirees can become EMBA members. If you’re interested in becoming an EMBA member contact Marcus Khan, marcus.khan@csagroup.org or Capton Ghuman, capton.ghuman@csagroup.org.
Bob Cordingly – Jan 1, 2026
Bob Cordingly passed away on January 1, 2026.
Bob was at CSA for 42 years before he retired from the Metrology and Calibration Lab. He was an active member of the Retirees’ Club attending events regularly as seen in the photos taken at the Christmas Lunch 2023, at Wally’s Sept 2024 and the CSA BBQ 2025.
Bob will be missed by his former colleagues and family. Information on funeral arrangements are not yet available. Note there is also a post on the CSA Group Friends Facebook account.
Thane Crozier – Nov 8, 2025
Thane Hartwell Bruce Crozier died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot Lake, Ontario on November 8, 2025 at 88 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen (Jacomb) Crozier. Thane retired in 1999 from his position as Vice President, Corporate Secretary with CSA in Toronto and moved to Elliot Lake with Helen. Click here to see the full obituary.
Guest Appearance!
There was only a small group at Wally’s on November 11, 2025. BUT the Premier made a special appearance!
Willy Parfenuik – Sept 20, 2025 (revised)
Willy Parfenuik passed away on September 20, 2025 at 70 years old after a long stay in hospital.
Willy was a member of the Plumbing group and retired around 2014 after about 30 years at CSA. He’d been a hockey coach, a union leader and a proud Ukrainian. A wine enthusiast, he was also known for sharing “refreshments” on the golf course. Gone too soon, he was a friend to many and will be fondly remembered.
A private funeral will be held, with a ‘Celebration of Life’ at a future date.
Please share your memories of Willy or condolences for the family by leaving a comment below or on his memorial page.
Willy Parfenuik – Sept 20, 2025
See revised post. Note comments from friends and colleagues below.
Mukand Handa – Sept 20, 2025
Mukand Handa passed away on September 20 at the age of 82. He was a true gentleman who was known to many. Click to view his obituary. Share your memories of Mukand by leaving a comment below.
Janice Robertson – Sept. 15, 2025
Janice Robertson passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 69. Janice worked in the Plumbing group and in the west building for many years.
Funeral arrangements are private. Click to view her obituary.
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