Mandarin Lunch – March 25, 2026

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SIGN-UP NOW! Our popular annual Mandarin Lunch is back.  Join us on Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 12 noon at the Mandarin Restaurant at 200 Queen’s Plate Dr., Etobicoke.

This year Chiu Wong is organizing the lunch, and he’s secured a special deal for us.  The cost for lunch for CSA Group Retirees who are seniors (over 65 with ID if requested) is only $27.00 CASH.  The $27 must be paid in CASH and includes the buffet, coffee, taxes and gratuity.  Those who do not pay cash must pay $34.

BUT WAIT! We’ll give you and your guest $12 cash each towards your lunch. That means that your lunch will cost you only $15. You’ll get $12 (a $10 bill and a $2 coin) when you check in with us at lunch. Please note that doors don’t open until noon.

As a CSA Retiree you are allowed to bring 1 guest at this special price.  If you or your guest are under 65, the cost is $34.

How to sign-up for lunch at the Mandarin:  Be sure to include your name and your guest’s name when you indicate your intention to participate by either:

  • sending us an e-mail at csaretirees.info@gmail.com,
  • sending a message through the “Contact Us” page on this website,
  • or by submitting a “Comment” on this post. 

EMBA Upcoming 2026 Events

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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.

2026 EMBA SKI TRIP 26-02-20Download
2026 Harlem Globetrotters 26-04-16Download
2026 Monster Jam 26-04-19Download
2026 Stars on Ice 26-05-01Download

Bob Cordingly – Jan 1, 2026

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Bob Cordingly passed away on January 1, 2026.

Christmas Lunch 2023
Wally's Sept 2024

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

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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.

Willy Parfenuik – Sept 20, 2025 (revised)

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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.