Lifestyle

Issue no. 108 (30 October 2018)

News highlights

	Annual dinner
	Book your seat at the Institute's annual dinner on 3 Dec for a great evening of networking with fellow members and special guests, great performances, and delicious food. Support the event by becoming a sponsor or donating lucky draw / table prizes. Hurry, early bird discounts expire on 31 Oct.

Recruiting football team members

Take pride in representing the Institute in the cross border football competition in Guangzhou on 2 Dec. Shortlisted members will play against accounting professionals from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Submit your name before 9 Nov for selection.

	Oxfam Trailwalker
	Seven teams led by Albert Au (team number 8031), Ellen Cheng (8032), Juni Ngai (8033), Pearl Chau (8086), Francis Yuen (0065), Percy Poon (0066) and Frenda So (0067), will represent the Institute in Oxfam Trailwalker this year. Support them (click on their team numbers above) by making donations to Oxfam or sign up to join the support team over the weekend.

Upcoming events

Singing technique classes

Improve your vocal skill for singing pop songs by enrolling in a singing technique classes starting in November.

Dance events

Join the intermediate level rumba and elementary level waltz classes beginning on 1 Nov, or the beginner jazz class on 17 Nov.

Dance and dine at the monthly dance dinner on 16 Nov at百樂門宴會廳 in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Merry monday – Discover the beauty of Bordeaux wine

Bordeaux wine is popular for reasons including its unique taste, character and the different styles found between the left and right banks of the region. Join the Merry Monday on 5 Nov to find out more about Bordeaux wine and enjoy a relaxing evening with fellow members.

Tennis training courses

Join the tennis training course beginning on 13 Nov and learn from a professional coach. Elementary and intermediate sessions are available.

Golf day

Come join the golf day and tee off with your fellow members at Phoenix Hill Golf Club in Dongguan on 17 Nov.

Snooker training courses

Sign up for the 4-sesson beginner or intermediate weekly snooker training course starting on 18 Nov to brush up your snooker skills.

Bowling winter league

The bowling winter league will run for 12 weeks from December to March. Form your own team or join a registered team in the league now.

CPA marathon team

Join us as a CPA running team member for the Standard Chartered Marathon 2019 to give the Institute a better chance to win the "Most Supportive Group Award" and get a booth on the day. With the booth we will be able to provide various on-site supports, including storage for 10km runners, hot food, physiotherapy treatment and more! Register now and also invite your family and friends to join our team.

Bridge team tournament

Form your own team and compete in the bridge tournament team event on 9 Dec.

Competitions and Awards

	RSCP snooker tournament
	Congratulations to the Institute's snooker team for winning the silver cup champion and highest break record at the joint professional friendly match on 2 Sep in addition to finishing second at the tournament on 30 Sep against Hong Kong Bar Association, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Hong Kong Medical Association and Law Society of Hong Kong. Click to see results and photos.

CPA tennis tournament

The CPA tennis tournament and fun day were held on 21 Oct for members to gain more experience in match play and enjoy this popular racquet sport with their families and friends. Click to see results and photos.

CPA golf tournament

Congratulations to Anthony Cheng and Raymond Chin for winning the Wong Tan Cup and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Trophy respectively at the CPA Golf Tournament on 25 Oct. Click to see results and photos.

Other events

Group Insurance programme update

The group medical and life insurance programmes for individual members and member practices have been renewed for 2018-19. Click here for details.

Click here for more event photos.

Click here to see the at-a-glance calendar for more member activities.

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