Dutch Treat Canada (Toronto/GTA)

We keep working on our new website L.
In the meantime, you can reach us at info@dutchtreat.ca

Interested in Dutch Treat, or its events (like Soccer Parties)? Info is on the very bottom of this page.
Sign up for the membership: simply send address info and e-mail to info@dutchtreat.ca (it’s free!)

PS (July 15^th): Thanks for the feedback and membershipt registrations. Please give us some time while we recuperate from the efforts ;-) (and celebrate our holidays): we will get back to you!

Dear members and others, hello everybody!

And so, a beautiful month come to a somewhat sad end. Oranje fought (some would say literally) like lions. Total football it was not, but there is obvisouly no shame in keeping pace until the very end with the reigning European Champions.

It has been a pleasure and an honour to organize occassions for the Dutch and Dutch-Canadian community to come together and celebrate some good-old fun. On behalf of Dutch Treat and our hosts at School Bakery & Café:

Thank you!

for attending the 7 Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Parties,

hosted by School Bakery & Café

Dutch Treat thanks Brad, David, Alison, and all the fabulous staff at School for their hospitality, and their enormous effort to accommodate a Dutch crowd that grew at least tenfold.

More, much more later. All feedback welcome.

If you are interested in anything Dutch or Dutch-Canadian, please consider signing up for the membership of our organization (we’re Dutch and know ourselves: it’s free…). Simply provide your information, your e-mail address, and whether you speak Dutch, to info@dutchtreat.ca.

Have a good day!

Dutch Treat

(previous announcement)

Sunday, July 11th: FINAL Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party!

HOLLAND HOUSE: SCHOOL Bakery & Café
70 Fraser Avenue, Liberty Village, near King/Dufferin

*** BIGGER THAN EVER - BETTER THAN EVER!! ***

Viewing experience hugely enhanced

Dutch Treat salutes the fabulous people at SCHOOL Bakery & Café for the tremendous work they have done since the exciting Dutch win in the Semi-Finals. More news develops every hour, it seems, but this is the current situation, in addition to all arrangements already in place for July 6^th (see below):

* STREET CLOSED FOR THE DUTCH!
Much of Fraser Avenue will be closed by Dutchies.

* LARGE OUTDOOR BEER TENT!
A 60 x 40 foot tent will be erected, and beer (plus other refreshments) will be served inside (more details - $3 charity charge and rules – below.

* NEW 10 x 10 Ft. SCREEN!
In beforementioned tent, the World Cup final will be shown on a 10 x 10 screen!

* FOUR ADDITIONAL MATCH TELEVISIONS!
In addition, four more big-screen televisions will be erected outside, like the one there for the Semi-Final, to accommodate many more viewers.

* DISTINGUISHED GUESTS!
Not only did School strike a cooperation with ‘The Golden Cup’ (www.thegoldencup.ca), it has been confirmed that many of the Mayoral candidates for Toronto (perhaps even Mr. Miller himself) will join the party this Sunday, as well as other notables.

*** JOIN THE DUTCH EXPERIENCE!! ***

1000s of people expected in Liberty Village

Even more than simply watching soccer, this will be a celebration of being Dutch, Dutch-Canadian, or a fan of the Dutch team. This means we expect VERY MANY people - think 1000s.

*** INDOOR SEATING LIMITED ***
School will not (nor have we asked them to) take reservations. The inside room & patio is on a first come, first served basis. We can not advise you (or the other 1200 members of Dutch Treat) when to arrive.
Please be advised that School does open for brunch in the morning, but not until 9:30am.

New: * Support the fabulous people at School! (minimum charge for full-day stay) *
The Dutch Treat Soccer Parties have been a fabulous success at School Bakery & Café. If you have been inside or on the patios for one of the games, you will want to get back there. However, all 500 of us will not fit in those 160 seats.

Many of you will therefore arrive early and stay until the game. Please realize that by doing that, on this great day where School hosts 2000+ people, you occupy a seat that would normally turn over 3, 4, 5 times a day. Dutch Treat therefore fully supports the policy that will be in effect asking people to spend at least $15 per person per 1.5 hours from 9:30am-2pm (meaning your total bill needs to be $45 at the end of the day). This minimum charge is for School Bakery & Café inside (& patio’s) only.

*** OUTDOOR PARTY EXPANDED! ***

See above for the fabulous extra facilities that have been arranged. This will be more than a simple viewing, this will be the largest Dutch celebration in the GTA in recent memory.

Please come prepared:

- The weather is forecasted to be excellent:: dress for the weather, apply sunscreen, perhaps bring some water

- Feel free to bring a folding/camping chair

Please be advised that the outside party is scheduled to start from 11am.

New: * School Bakery & Café supports Right to Play *

Following from the cooperation with The Golden Cup (www.thegoldencup.ca), the FINAL Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party will support the well-known charity Right to Play (www.righttoplay.ca), working with children & sports, much of it in Africa. Please note that entrance to the Beer Tent will cost $3 - money that will be donated to Right to Play. The Beer Tent (also providing vodka and non-alcoholic refreshments) will seat 200 people, with standing room for up to a 1000 people (the organizers reserve the right to limit numbers for safety and other reasons).

Please note that identification is mandatory, a wrist band policy will be in effect, and underage people are not allowed in.

* Location, location, location *
School Bakery & Cafe and Dutch Treat organize these parties to celebrate the game of Soccer, the World Cup, and the Dutch accomplishments. Please join the party for the experience of celebrating together. If you prefer to see each second of the game, hear every word of the commentary, and/or see the screen up close, pick the location that suits you best.

Starting out at School, if the inside capacity has been reached and you need to be inside, be advised that there are several excellent locations nearby (like Brazen Head, Shoeless Joes, and the Liberty Bistro) that have proven to provide a fabulous atmosphere almost as perfect - and in walking distance of Party Central before and after the game.

* Getting to Liberty Village *

School Bakery & Café is very accessible.
- there is a large parking lot across the street;
- GO station Exhibition is w/i walking distance;
- TTC: King Streetcar West (bus from Ossington);
- Dutch Treat advise: ARRIVE BY BIKE! It’s Dutch, free, and fun. Plus: you are ready for the victory parade!

* More Fun *

Game Contest
Add some extra fun and enter the game contest. Sharon Jansen, Michelle Ferreira, Max Kowalski, Luanne Joy, Tim Hogenbirk and 7-year old Luc Coulombe were our previous Dutch Treat Soccer Experts. Please search for Dutch Treat volunteers with sign-in sheets.

NB More contests, and perhaps a raffle are in the works at School.

* Victory Parade *
Preparations are underway to organize a large victory lap after the Dutch win. Being Dutch, bikes need to play a central role, so please bring yours!
All Dutch are of course invite to join the parties in Liberty Village after the game.

NB Further details are not available at this time, but - for logistical reasons - Dutch Treat will likely not be able to communicate via website or e-mail after Saturday morning. So please come prepared to celebrate!

*** ADDITIONAL, AND OUT-OF-TORONTO LOCATIONS ***

Please check below for a list of out-of-town and other locations.

1. Additional locations suggested today for people who can’t make it to the West end of town:

* The Holland Store today suggested Working Dog Saloon (3676 St Clair East, at Midland, Scarborough, 647-347-2339, http://workingdogsaloon.com/).

* Tom & Cynthia (with Dutch inlaws) today suggested Eton House (Danforth Ave, 1 Block east of Pape Ave, 416-466-6161).

2. Additional location in London below.

3. Request: Dutch Treat has members everywhere in the wider GTA, and friends in many places. Dutch fans would really like to share their Soccer Experience. Currently, we have received inquiries about

- Woodbridge/Vaughn

- Ajax/Pickering,

- Brampton

- Hamilton

- Moncton (!!!)

- Vancouver (!)

- New York (!)

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- North York/Richmond Hill/Markham

Please help out and send suggestions to info@dutchtreat.ca. We will try to distribute.

Here is what we already do know*:

OUTSIDE TORONTO*:

1 * Richmond Hill: Niemeyer’s Imports
As always, John van Niekerk hosts his customers in his lunchroom at Niemeyer’s Imports (www.niemeyerimports.com, East Wilmot Street, Leslie & Highway 7).

2 * Oakville: Fogos
Our friends of the Netherlands Luncheon Club also organize a Soccer viewing at Fogos Tapas Bar & Lounge, 1140 Winston Churchill Blvd, Clarkson. For more info see www.luncheon.ca.

3 * Burlington: QB Sportsbar
We hear that QB Sportsbar in Burlington (4460 Fairview St.) also attracts a fun crowd of many Dutchies.

4 * Burlington II: Plains Bistro
Jannette writes: “Plains Bistro on Plains road East has a big Dutch crowd too and croquetten.”

5 * Grimsby: Boston Pizza
Trish writes: “I would like to let you know that there is a large Dutch community in Grimsby.  There will be a large gathering of Dutch soccer fans at Boston Pizza on Casablanca Blvd, at the Gateway to Niagara Complex, in Grimsby for the semi-finals and I am assuming, the finals, as well.’;

6 * London: Dutch Canadian Club
Johan and Monique suggested: “would you also please list the Dutch Canadian Club in London, Ontario on Gore Road. The bar is open and the big screen is set up for every dutch game! Everyone welcome to a great orange party.” See http://en.video.canoe.tv/video/sports/soccer/1896809994/dutch-celebrate-win-in-london/107185997001.
We assume that is the same Club as the one at 1738 Gore Road, www.dutchcanadiansociety.com.

7 * Hamilton (?): Aout ‘n About
Lukas writes: “I think Aout 'n About is typically a Dutch soccer/cycling venue in Hamilton ! www.livesoccertv.com/pubs/ontario/hamilton/aout-n-about” (unconfirmed);

8 * Montréal:
See http://www.meetup.com/Nederlandstalige-in-Montreal-en-omgeving/calendar/14024535/ (Clydes Restaurant & Pub, Pointe-Claire;Bar Normand, Montréal)

9 * Ottawa (new, bigger location):
See www.dutchinottawa.ca: the “Hol van de Leeuw” Holland House has been moved again, to an even bigger venue, the Westin Hotel!

10 * (New:) Richmond Hill:
Deborah writes: “King Henry Arms. 16th Avenue and Yonge Street. Small Pub. Lots of tvs. English/European clientele. Excellent food. Quinte. Just a suggetion when you were asking for other locations for us Dutchies to go to on Sunday should we not make it downtown. Cheers.”

IN TORONTO*:

* Betty’s
Dutch treat used to hold its parties on 240 King St. East. We know many people still visit our friends/supporters/partners there.

* (New:) Scarborough
The Holland Store suggested: Working Dog Saloon (3676 St Clair East, at Midland, Scarborough, 647-347-2339, http://workingdogsaloon.com/).

* (New:) Eton House
Tom & Cynthia (with Dutch inlaws) today suggested Eton House (Danforth Ave, 1 Block east of Pape Ave, 416-466-6161).

*Please be advised that at this stage, we expect all ‘Dutch’ venues to be crowded, if not beyond capacity. So prepare your trip, arrive early, and make sure to know about alternate locations (like those close to School Bakery & Café, with its additional pre-party, after-party, and of course the Game Contest).

*** REQUESTS ***

Locations:
See above for people looking for Dutch hang-outs in Woodbridge/Vaughn, Ajax/Pickering, North York/Richmond Hill/Markham, Brampton, Hamilton, Vancouver (!), New York (!), Moncton (your editor would really like this one…)

Please help out and send suggestions to info@dutchtreat.ca. We will try to distribute.

Fan Gear:
Karin de Jong mails:

Hi everybody,
I am new to this site but caught up in the soccer mania. Trying desperately to find shirts for this coming Sunday. You know where I can get some. Roots is sold out.
Please help?

NB At least one merchant will be on scene Sunday, selling various material like shirts, flags, and more.

*** WIN A TRIP TO AMSTERDAM ***

Sent to us by Henny Groenendijk, Media relations Canada, Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions:

HUP HOLLAND HUP!
The Dutch National Team have made it to the World Cup final for the third time ever-- and we want to celebrate this amazing moment in history by giving away a trip for two to Amsterdam (big thanks to our head office!) to the soccer fan who can show us that they have the biggest and best team spirit for Holland!

The contest is running on our Facebook http://www.facebook.com/visitholland page and all fans have to do is GO ORANGE FOR HOLLAND and upload a photo of themselves showing us how they plan on displaying their orange spirit for the final match. The most stunning display of orange-hued flair will win two tickets to Amsterdam (from any major international airport).

The contest started today at noon and ends on Tuesday July 14 at noon – the grand prize winner will be chosen by public vote on our Holland Facebook page.

Please share this with your friends on Facebook as the contest is open to all Facebook fans (not just US).

Thanks!

Henny Groenendijk

Media relations Canada

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

E: hennyg@sympatico.ca

www.holland.com/ca

*** MEDIA ***

A few Semi-Final clips that were sent to us:
* CBC, pre-game: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/watch/match61.html (skip to 19m32s)
* CTV news: http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/world-cup/#clip322319
* The Score: http://video.thescore.com/watch/hsr-pub-crawl-netherlands
* CBC 6pm news http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Local_News/Toronto/ID=1538772562 (skip to 16m28s)
* Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0BQ7-cYMc&NR=1 (fans in downtown Toronto @ Betty's)

Holland clips:
* BBC live coverage from Museumplein in Amsterdam: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10533242.stm
* CNN live coverage from Museumplein in Amsterdam: http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/1028191/0da2f9f2/oranje_gaat_voor_wereldheerschappij.html

Final, preview:
* CTV, July 8: http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/world-cup/#clip322912

Pictures

· Michael Willems, a member of Dutch Treat, made beautiful pictures at the Uruguay game: http://www.mvwphoto.com/recent/20100706-Oranje/

· Some more, clearly less professional, pictures: http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/F129nm.

· The Toronto Sun video is a must: http://www.torontosun.com/sports/worldcup/2010/07/06/14629361.html#/sports/worldcup/2010/07/06/pf-14627261.html!

· A few impressions members sent us from elsewhere:
- Ottawa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrKiRoXvOo&feature=youtube_gdata.
- Edmonton: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/World+hopes+soar+flying+Dutchmen/3242059/story.html
- Londen (UK): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXYTYw7eXTs

Se more in the July 6 recap below.

CU ALL SUNDAY!

(if you have a good time, make sure to say Thank You to the people at School!).

Best Regards,

Janny de Bresser, Henriette Afonso-Grootenhuis, Correen DiFlorio, Nancy Kloek, Marjan Lahuis, and Wilmar Kortleever

Dutch Treat Canada

Contact us at: info@dutchtreat.ca

Web: www.dutchtreat.ca (under construction), http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48603067438

OTHER DUTCH-CANADIAN EVENTS!

Our apologies that we have been a bit preoccupied lately ;-). As many people know, Dutch Treat does more than Soccer, Much More. To which we will return some time - after Sunday.

Nevertheless we want to share two upcoming (one indeed imminent) events with you:

1. E-mail us for the invitation to Opening of Huibert Sabelis’ newest exhibition, ‘Evangelina’. At the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery (901 Lawrence West), the exhibition runs July 8 - August 16.

2. Please see www.cnbpa.ca below for the Summer Orange Feest of the CNBPA on July 15.

JULY 8^th: Recap:

HOLLAND IS IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL!!!

Dear members, hello everybody!

Did you watch the Semi-Final of the FIFA 2010 World Cup? We know many of you did, because you joined us for the 6^th Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party at School Bakery & Café!

If you happened to have missed it ;-):

HOLLAND WON!!!

Oranje is in the Final of the World Cup.

We thank everybody for joining us on Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village. Word clearly leaked about our little parties ;-), as up to a 1000 people came to School for their World Cup experience. Those who were really early, as indicated, enjoyed the game inside. Many more others braved the heat and joined us (most organizers as well) for the Outdoor Party that had the great ambiance shown on television screens around the country (courtesy of the CBC, among others). Those who preferred additional indoor seating, found excellent ambiance (thanks for the positive feedback) at very nearby Sports Bars like Shoeless Joe & Brazen Head.

THANK YOU!
Our thanks go out again to Brad, David, and all the other fabulous people at SCHOOL Bakery & Café. They have stood by the Dutch from the start!
* We trust you noticed the brand new big screen television;
* We hope you enjoyed the brand new barbecue and outside bar;
* We hope you had some of the half-time bitterballen.

PICTURES & PRESS
Much has been said, and shown, about the Dutch Treat parties.
* For some (fairly rudimentary) snapshots, surf to http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/F129nm.

* CBC, CTV, CP24, and Global all provided live coverage from Fraser Avenue (feel free to send us the links).
- For more from the CBC, check out their Facebook pictures: http://www.facebook.com/CBCSports?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=186018&id=325135839870.

* Many newspapers also mentioned the destination for the Dutch Community, like the National Post. Absolutely fabulous was the coverage by the Toronto Sun:
- The July 7 Front page not only featured two fabulous Dutch Fans at School, the headline indeed read ‘Dutch Treat’! Inside was another shot (plus one from Betty’s).
- Online the Sun also had a story about the Dutch experience (even as they seem to have miscounted ;-) - and the video is clearly a must: http://www.torontosun.com/sports/worldcup/2010/07/06/14629361.html#/sports/worldcup/2010/07/06/pf-14627261.html!

* A few impressions members sent us from elsewhere:
- Ottawa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrKiRoXvOo&feature=youtube_gdata.
- Edmonton: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/World+hopes+soar+flying+Dutchmen/3242059/story.html
- Londen (UK): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXYTYw7eXTs

GAME CONTEST
We salute Luc Coulombe, an avid soccer player who - at all of 7 years old! - predicted 3-2, with a half time of 1-1, and missed the opening goal timing by only 2’. Previous winners were Sharon Jansen, Michelle Ferreira, Max Kowalski, Luanne Joy, and Tim Hogenbirk.

JULY 2^nd update:

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SEMI-FINAL, HERE WE ARE!!!

6^th Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party!
Tuesday, July 6^th

Bigger than before, even better than before!

Please all join us for the sixth Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party!

HOLLAND HOUSE: SCHOOL Bakery & Café

70 Fraser Avenue, Liberty Village, near King/Dufferin
King Streetcar West (change to King bus at Ossington)
GO station Exhibition

Never change a winning team!
School (located at 70 Fraser Avenue, Liberty Village, near King & Dufferin) has been a great partner for the first five matches, going to great lengths to support the Dutch community in their Soccer endeavors. Remember that is was Brad, David, Ali, and all their co-workers who were prepared to support the Dutch when the games were on at 7:30am!

New: Even bigger outdoor party!

Just like team Holland, School is ready to take festivities to the next level!

OUTDOOR OFFERINGS:
• BBQ with cook (mini burgers and hot dogs)
• Toronto Dj Nick Holder starting at 1PM-6PM, playing during (half time) as well as before and after the game
• Complimentary Bitterballen @ halftime
• Inside screens in view along with new outdoor screen under 20x20' tent
• Full NON-ALCOHOLIC bar set up with ORANGE spritzers, Lemonade, Iced tea, Pop, Juices, Water. Outdoor Liquor License Coming Soon!!
• Additional outdoor tables & seating, with space for an additional 300 + people.
NB As per July 5, 8pm, through a combination of Permits, heat concerns, crowd control and other safety issues, NO alcohol will be served outside for this game (under consideration for the Sunday Final). For those in ‘need’, such is different of course both inside School and at the alternate locations.
* various additional features (kids play, shading umbrella’s, giveaways) are still being worked on.

Liberty Village will definitely be the place to go for the Dutch (Treat) World Cup parties. Ample overflow locations will be available again as well very nearby. So starting at School is definitely the fun and smart thing to do (not to mention joining the before and after-parties).

*** ATTENDANCE ***
Especially with all these enhancements, and the good time that was had on Friday, we expect more people than ever. Act Dutch, arrive early! No, we can not suggest a time, as it is first come, first served. We do however have the interest of School at heart as well, so please do not crowd out the regular lunch visitors?

A word of caution: if you end up outside - which promises to be fun - make sure you are prepared. Bring a hat (Orange, of course), apply sunscreen, and make sure you drink enough.

IMPORTANT:

*** PLEASE RSVP! ***

We do not take reservations as such, but we do need an indication of expected turn-out. So PLEASE let us know at info@dutchtreat.ca that you are coming! (and with how many people).

We then also expect to provide updates. Those might come via our website, but we communicate more - and more up to date - to members and those who RSVP.

*** Be flexible? ***

In case you are a little late, do not worry! Within 500 metres walking from School there are at least three excellent alternative locations available. Among them is Liberty Street Bistro who graciously hosted 100 Dutchies for the second game. For the Quarter-Final, Shoeless Joes and Brazen Head turned out great as well. Wherever you end up, the Brazil experience proves there will be a good Dutch crowd.

Disclaimer: Attendance is at one’s own responsibility. Dutch Treat is happy to organize and facilitate, but makes no guarantees.

*** Join the GAME CONTEST *** (at School only)

Add some extra fun and enter the game contest. Sharon Jansen, Michelle Ferreira, Max Kowalski, Luanne Joyn, and Tim Hogenbirk were our previous Dutch Treat Soccer Experts - predicting both end result and half-time scores (Michelle predicting the exact minute of the goal against Japan!).
Volunteers needed: If you are coming to the party and are willing to help us organize the Dutch Treat Game Contest, please contact Wilmar a.s.a.p. at info@dutchtreat.ca!

*** Additional, and out-of-Toronto locations ***

Request: Dutch Treat has members everywhere in the wider GTA. Dutch fans would really like to share their Soccer Experience. Annette asked us about Hamilton, Jim about Ajax/Pickering, Jon about North York/Richmond Hill/Markham, and Mark even about New York. Does anybody know good locations with enthusiastic Dutch crowds for people who can’t make it to Toronto??? Mail info@dutchtreat.ca and we’ll try to update.

Here is what we already know*:

1 * Richmond Hill: Niemeyer’s Imports*
As always, John van Niekerk hosts his customers in his lunchroom at Niemeyer’s Imports (www.niemeyerimports.com, East Wilmot Street, Leslie & Highway 7).

2 * Oakville: Fogos
Our friends of the Netherlands Luncheon Club also organize a Soccer viewing at Fogos Tapas Bar & Lounge, 1140 Winston Churchill Blvd, Clarkson. For more info see www.luncheon.ca.

3 * Burlington: QB Sportsbar
We hear that QB Sportsbar in Burlington (4460 Fairview St.) also attracts a fun crowd of many Dutchies.

4 * Burlington II: Plains Bistro
Jannette writes: “Plains Bistro on Plains road East has a big Dutch crowd too and croquetten.”

5 * Grimsby: Trish writes: “I would like to let you know that there is a large Dutch community in Grimsby.  There will be a large gathering of Dutch soccer fans at Boston Pizza on Casablanca Blvd, at the Gateway to Niagara Complex, in Grimsby for the semi-finals and I am assuming, the finals, as well.’;

(New!) 6 * London: Johan and Monique suggested: “would you also please list the Dutch Canadian Club in London, Ontario on Gore Road. The bar is open and the big screen is set up for every dutch game! Everyone welcome to a great orange party.” See http://en.video.canoe.tv/video/sports/soccer/1896809994/dutch-celebrate-win-in-london/107185997001.

7 * Hamilton (?): Lukas writes: “I think Aout 'n About is typically a Dutch soccer/cycling venue in Hamilton ! www.livesoccertv.com/pubs/ontario/hamilton/aout-n-about” (unconfirmed);

8 * Montréal: See www.meetup.com/Nederlandstalige-in-Montreal-en-omgeving/calendar/13983350/?a=nr1c_grp&rv=nr1c (Clydes Restaurant & Pub, Pointe-Claire;Bar Normand, Montréal)

9 * Ottawa (new, bigger location): See www.dutchinottawa.ca: the “Hol van de Leeuw” Holland House has been moved to Sala San Marco in Little Italy, where a special room has been set up.
NB We are still looking for Ajax/Pickering, and North York/Richmond Hill/Markham (other than Niemeyer’s Imports - see below) locations!

10 * Betty’s*
Dutch treat used to hold its parties on 240 King St. East. We know many people still visit our friends/supporters/partners there.

*Please be advised that at this stage, almost all ‘Dutch’ venues will be crowded if not full. So prepare your trip, arrive early, and make sure to know about alternate locations (like those close to School Bakery & Café, with its additional pre-party, after-party, and of course the Game Contest).

*** CBC REQUEST ***
Brendan O’Mahoney asks:
The segment I work on is called Pulse of the Nation. Our mandate is to highlight how people are experiencing the World Cup across Canada. For tomorrow's match we would love to speak with soccer fans who have been cheering on the Netherlands throughout the years, and are so close to finally seeing the Oranje win the World Cup. It would be fantastic to have a visual element that we can show to help illustrate a connection/passion/love for the team. One example could be old photographs or videos that show a fan or family watching the Netherlands in previous tournaments -- anything that can help tell the story of a dedicated Dutch fan.
Do you have a story to tell - and visual material to back it up - contact Wilmar at info@dutchtreat.ca a.s.a.p!

*** More Media ***
* CBC has confirmed its presence at the 6^th Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party! We also expect many other media checking it out.
* Submissions: Do you like the Dutch Treat Parties? Are you proud of your Dutch-Canadians? Don’t forget to submit your pictures, video, Twitters, or what-not to your website of choice. This can be in The Netherlands (like the Dutch team website, or even its iPhone app.), or of course in Canada (many media website have self-submission pages).
* CBC (II): Feel free to check out CBC Radio tomorrow morning at 6:40am, and CBC Televiaion tomorrow morning at 7:30am. Some weird Dutch Superfan ;-) seems to be debating the president of the Uruguayan soccer club about who is going to win in the afternoon...

*** MISCELLANEOUS ***
* Wereldomroep Radio: Wereldomroep zendt halve finale Oranje wereldwijd uit! See: http://www.rnw.nl/nederlands/press/wereldomroep-zendt-halve-finale-oranje-wereldwijd-uit (Worldwide radio Broadcast of the Semi-Final in Dutch). See www.wereldomroep.nl for the Dutch (language) Wereldomroep, www.rnw.nl/english for English language, and www.wereldomroep.nl/wk for the World Cup special (also available in English).
* Typically Dutch? Het Oranje Klutslied van het Shantykoor De Hoeksche Waard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UPCpZWalVc.
* Merchandise: Following up on an earlier request, Darryl reported: “Roots has some great dutch tshirts and jackets-jersey style--good price too.”

All feedback is very welcome, please send us Dutch-centred viewing locations, stories, pictures, or links to fun websites!

MARK IN YOUR CALENDARS - the next party :-):

- the Final on Sunday, July 11th (2:30 - the Bronze Medal game would be Saturday, July 10th)

SEE YOU ALL ON TUESDAY!!!

JULY 2^nd recap:

2-1 vs BRAZIL!!!

SEMI-FINAL, HERE WE COME!!!

What a SUPER Soccer match! With their backs against the wall, The Orange Lions came through. And how!

Dutch Treat is grateful and elated with everybody’s enthusiasm. THANK YOU so much for coming. Really, everybody had a great time – inside School, on the patio’s, or out at the Street Party. As we had said – there was ample room at great Sports Bars nearby: 100-150 people (each) reported to have had a great time at Shoeless Joes and Brazen Head.

For some pictures – and a few celebratory video clips – surf to http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/58nFRC.

Our thanks goes out to the Fabulous people at SCHOOL Bakery & Café. They have stood by the Dutch from the start!

After Sharon Jansen, Michelle Ferreira, Max Kowalski, and Luanne Joy, we salute Tim Hogenbirk (a.k.a. president of our ‘cousin’ , the Netherlands Luncheon Club – www.luncheon.ca) as our resident expert: winner of the Dutch Treat Game Contest - predicting 2-1, 0-1 half time and missing the time of the first goal by only 3’.

June 29 recap:

ANOTHER GREAT PARTY!

Dear members (there are now 1100+ of us!), hello everybody,

Quarter-finals, here we come!
Brazil, maak je borst maar nat! (‘ready yourselves’)

*** THE ORANGE LIONS HAVE REACHED THE WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS!! ***

Four wins, four great parties at SCHOOL Bakery & Café, with an enthusiastic Dutch crowd celebrating the Round of 16 win over Slovakia yesterday.
Hasn’t Dutch Treat been fortunate to partner with SCHOOL? Think about it: The Germans have their parties at Fraser Avenue, and the Mannschaft wins all their games. Our crowd comes out - and the Dutch have won all games as well!

Thanks to all (150+ of us) who came out on the ‘Monday after’. Everybody, please enjoy some snapshots at flickr.com/gp/wilmar/88n478.

After Sharon Jansen, Michelle Ferreira, and Max Kowalski, we salute Luanne Joy as winner of the Dutch Treat Game Contest - predicting 2-1, 1-0 half time and picking 14’ for the time of the first goal (Joost Dessing was tantalizingly close with 2-0, 1-0 and dead on 18’...).

June 24 recap:

Vs. Cameroon: ANOTHER GREAT PARTY!

A great crowd gathered on Thursday June 24th, celebrating the third Dutch win in the World Cup of Soccer. Only four more victories needed!
Over 200 people (99% Dutch) came to SCHOOL Bakery & Café - and we’re told ‘our’ Eastern G20 location (Betty’s) was also packed (many Dutch, lots of others on the bandwagon).

Thanks everybody for coming!
* Enjoy some snapshots at http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilmar/sets/72157624229913909/.
* We acknowledge Max Kowalski as Dutch Treat Expert of the Day: he predicted 2-1, a half-time score of 1-0, and the first goal at 40’.

June 19 recap:

Vs. Japan: WHAT A GREAT PARTY

WHAT A GREAT PARTY did we have last Saturday, celebrating the Dutch win over Japan in the World Cup of Soccer!

Oranje is de Kleur van Gekte - Orange is the colour of Insanity was the title of a banner made by owners and staff at SCHOOL Bakery and Café. True insanity may wait for the elimination stage, but great fun was surely had in Liberty Village.
* The first two cars full of people – all the way from Milton and Burlington! – even beat Dutch Treat to Fraser Av. at 5:55am...
* A 100+ people were lined up by 6:30am.
* Inside and outside up to 300 people cheered Wesley Sneijder’s goal at School;
* over a 100 more enjoyed the game at Liberty Bistro up the street!

Thanks everybody for coming!
* Enjoy some snapshots at http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/466zM4 (the first party pictures were here: http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/6S61C5).
* Check the CTV report: http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100523/toronto_videovault_June_1000601/20100615/?hub=TorontoVideo (“CTV news at 6 for Saturday, June 19”, 4+minutes in).

June 19 (noon) recap/update:

WHAT A GREAT PARTY!!!

ORANJE IS DE KLEUR VAN GEKTE – Orange is the colour of Insanity

That was the text of a great banner provided this morning by owners and staff at School Bakery and Café in Liberty Village.

True insanity will wait for the elimination stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup of Soccer, but Extreme Fun was definitely had at the 2^nd Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party on June 19^th.

· The first two cars full of people – from Milton and Burlington! – even beat Dutch Treat to Fraser Av.

· A 100+ people were lined up by 6:30am.

· Inside and outside up to 300 people cheered Wesley Sneijder’s goal at School

· Over a 100 more enjoyed the game at Liberty Bistro up the street!

Thanks everybody for coming!

Check back at this website later for further updates, but feel free to enjoy the first pictures - http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/466zM4.

Some additional, big THANK YOU’s:

* to Brad Moore, David van der Poel, Alison Hamilton, Chad Moldon and all the other staff at School (www.sbcto.com, 70 Fraser Avenue) - for taking such good care of us; likewise to Nazeem and the staff at Liberty Bistro (25 Liberty Street) for graciously hosting additional guests.

* to Sandra Vernooy, Laurence Kuysten, and Joost Dessing & friends - for helping to organize the Game contest;

* to Leanne van Zwieten - for coming up with the idea of going to School (hard to believe - that was only two weeks ago!);

GAME CONTEST

We salute MICHELLE FERREIRA for being the Dutch Treat Soccer EXPERT today. Among the 120 participants in the Game contest, quite a few predicted the 1-0 game score. Michelle and seven others people also had the correct half time score (0-0). But it takes real skill to be dead on guessing the tie-braking minute of the first goal scored (53’)!
Honour roll: SHARON JANSEN won the first Contest (74 participants)

June 18 update:
MANY People expected for

The 2^nd Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party on June 19^th

Wow. Wow. WOW. WOW!

What a response! Dutch Treat is impressed, thank you so much!

We are expecting to have a GREAT 2nd Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party. If you plan to attend: please realize we are expecting A LOT of people.

NB Monday, 100+ people RSVP’d and a great crowd of 200 showed up. As of June 18^th, the interest is evern larger!

SCHOOL Bakery & Café remains a great partner. They are located at 70 Fraser Avenue (Fraser AV & Liberty St., near King & Dufferin).

Owners, management, and staff have been working hard to accommodate as many people as possible. However, be advised that naturally, Seating will be limited. Nevertheless, we have learned full beverages (NO alcohol before 10am), bakery items, and likely more will be available for those in the standing area.

If needed, we hope to work with alternative locations nearby.

JUNE 19 ADVISORIES:

* Times: Kick-off is 7:30am. SCHOOL opens 7am (not earlier).

* Be early: We expect an early line-up.

* No Reservations (!): First come - first served.

* Disclaimer (!): Attendance is at one’s own responsibility. Dutch Treat has been happy to organize and facilitate, but makes no guarantees.

* RSVPs: If you come with more people, or fewer, we still appreciate a heads-up. Please forward this message if you earlier RSVPd for/with a group.

* Bring Cash: With the number of people expected, speed of service is greatly assisted by people paying cash

VOLUNTEERS WANTED:

If you are able to help us organize the Dutch Treat Game Contest (predict the result), please contact Wilmar a.s.a.p. at info@dutchtreat.ca!

See you at the game – HUP HOLLAND!

June 14 recap:

The 1st Dutch Treat World Cup Soccer Party!!!

WOW!

More than 200 people came out for the first Dutch Treat Soccer Party at School Bakery & Café this morning!

Some big THANK YOU’s:

* to Brad Moore, David van der Poel, Alison Hamilton, Chad Moldon and all the other staff at School (www.sbcto.com, 70 Fraser Avenue) - for taking such good care of us;

* to Leanne van Zwieten - for coming up with the idea of going to School (hard to believe - that was less than two weeks ago!);

* to Board Member Marjan, Joost Dessing, Luanne Cunningham, and Yoani Kuiper - for organizing the Game contest;

* to David van der Poel - for providing much of the Dutch ‘couleur locale’ at School;

* to John van Niekerk (www.niemeyerimports.ca) for providing party essentials free or discounted. Loved the bitterballen

GAME CONTEST

We salute SHARON JANSEN for being the Dutch Treat Soccer EXPERT today. Among the 74 participants in the Game contest, no fewer than twelve predicted the right game score of 2-0. But Sharon was unique in being the only one also correctly picking 0-0 as the half time tie-breaker.

PICTURES

To re-live some of the fun moments: a few quick snapshots can be found here: http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/6S61C5. Feel free to add comments...

MEDIA

As you were on the scene, you may not have seen it - but CBC Television (Mr. Mihira Lakshman and his great crew) reported from School no fewer than four times! We hope to welcome them again at some future matches. FYI: not only will the match be rebroadcast tonight, you can also watch the entire game at www.cbc.ca!

NEW in SOCCER (Early June 2010):

Dutch Treat & SCHOOL Bakery & Café jointly present:

2010 SOCCER PARTIES

Monday, June 14, 7:30 am – Holland vs Denmark

Saturday, June 19, 7:30 am – Holland vs Japan

*

Get that Orange gear out,

rehearse the songs,

release the lion,

and spread the word that unites us all: Aaaanvalllllluuuhhhhh!!!!!!!

These two breakfast parties will be held at the 2010 TORONTO HOLLAND HOUSE: SCHOOL Bakery & Café on 70 Fraser Avenue in Toronto (Liberty Village, King & Dufferin). Doors open 7am.

RSVP NOW: Let us know you’re coming – for both dates - at info@dutchtreat.ca, so we can plan accordingly. Further updates will follow.

MENU: SCHOOL has a great menu and a superb Bakery. Please check it out at sbcto.com. A special Dutch Treat menu is in the works, so stay tuned.

NB Note that as per Toronto bylaws, NO alcohol will be served at breakfast viewings.

* NB info on further games (including Holland-Cameroon on June 24) will follow.

For more info: info@dutchtreat.ca

Toronto, June 7^th:

Dear Dutch Soccer Fans,

ARE YOU EXCITED YET?!
SINGING THE WILHELMUS IN THE SHOWER?
SUDDENLY WORRIED ABOUT PHYSICAL FITNESS OF PEOPLE NAMED VAN PERSIE SNEIJDER, ROBBEN OR KLAAS-JAN?

Only 7 days remaining to the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The Netherlands - Holland, the Dutch Lions - is one of the favourite teams this year! They won almost all qualifiers, and reportedly played excellent in their last test match (one more tomorrow, Saturday).
The Dutch team will play its first game in 10 days time, on Monday June 14^th, 7:30am Toronto time against Denmark in Johannesburg (which is where South Africa and Mexico kick off the tournament next Friday). Further Dutch matches in Group E are June 19^th (7:30am, Durban, against Japan), and June 24^th (2:30pm,Cape Town, against Cameroon). Any true fan will of course note all the next games: June 28/29, July 2/3, July 6/7, and the Final on July 11^th (Bronze medal game July 10^th).

June 14 & 19: Orange Soccer Parties at SCHOOL Bakery & Cafe!
Game schedules & time difference posed some organizational challenges, as does venue size (given Dutch Treat’s substantial growth). However, with thanks to Leanne Van Zwieten for the suggestion, Dutch Treat is happy to confirm SCHOOL Bakery & Café will be hosting our first two Orange Soccer Parties on June 14^th and June 19^th! . SCHOOL - otherwise known next week as 2010 TORONTO HOLLAND HOUSE - is located at 70 Fraser Avenue (Liberty Village, King W. & Dufferin). The Exhibition GO station is nearby, buses run along King St. in addition to the streetcar, and a parking is right in front on Fraser.

SCHOOL has a great menu and a superb Bakery. Please check it out at sbcto.com. A special Dutch Treat menu is in the works, so stay tuned.
Note that per Toronto bylaws, NO alcohol will be served at breakfast viewings.

It promises to be a big, exciting event, with dozens of people confirming their presence already! See attached for our official announcement/flyer.
NB Rest assured Dutch Treat has been (and remains) in touch with our friends at Betty’s on King St. East. Please be advised that Betty’s will NOT be open for the early Dutch games on June 14 and June 19!

Please RSVP a.s.a.p
Make sure to RSVP for either or both dates if you plan to attend June 14 and/or June 19, as this is essential for the organization! Note that SCHOOL sits 160 people, with additional spots on the patio and standing room. Initial response suggests that might be enough for the first two dates (although the Saturday promises to be VERY busy). However, first come - first served, and further updates will follow if needed. We know Dutch(wo)men are rarely late for anything anyway, but be advised doors do not open until 7am.

Please stay tuned for further updates, as we are working on various exciting initiatives. Make sure that you are on the Dutch Treat membership/distribution list if you want to stay up to date - mail info@dutchtreat.ca!

We hope to see many of you at the SCHOOL 2010 Holland House! We know most people will arrive dressed (up) in Orange or Red-White-Blue, and feel free to bring that whistle, horn or cowbell!

Let's go Orange, AAANVALLLUUUHHH!**
NB For the non-Dutch: this is a good phrase to practice this week, it means 'ATTACK!'

DUTCH TREAT NEWSLETTER * 2010-2+

April, 2010 – updated June 4^th

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 * Upcoming Dutch Treat events

- SATURDAY, JUNE 19^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 7:30am: Netherlands – Japan
- THURSDAY, JUNE 24^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 2:30pm: Cameroon – Netherlands (TO BE DECIDED)

- JUNE 28^th or 29^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 10:00am: round of 16 with Netherlands*
- JULY 2^nd or 3^rd: WORLD CUP SOCCER - Quarter final with Netherlands* (July 2^nd at 10am, 3^rd at 12:30pm)
- JULY 6^th or 7^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 12:30pm: Semi-final with Netherlands*

- JULY 11^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER – 2:30pm Final with Netherlands* (bronze medal game July 10^th)
* NB games dependent on the Dutch qualifying.

- Stay tuned for more events.

2 * More upcoming Dutch-Canadian events

- Saturday, June 19^th: August 15, 1945 Foundation - Picnic Kumpulan

- Saturday, June 26^th: Andre Rieu at the Air Canada Centre

- July 6^th-31^st: Dutch Summer Camp in Burlington

- Saturday, August 14^th: August 15, 1945 Foundation: Special 65^th Commemoration

3 * Dutch Treat recap

* Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike – a fabulous success NEW – with picture link!

* THANK YOU LIBERATORS - 65^th Anniversary of the Liberation event (May 8^th) NB – with picture link!

* DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Annual General Meeting (April 7^th)

4 * Current Dutch Canadian News

* Looking for: Short Stay Accommodation - Amsterdam (optional house exchange)

* Albin van Bronkhorst looks for: short stay accommodation (in Dutch)

* New programming and frequencies Wereldomroep (in Dutch)

* Ruud Verhagen looks for: Maria Arnolda Johanna van HOEIJ & Adrianus Johannes van der WEIJDEN (or descendants)

* Call for WWII witness experiences

* Looking for: tax advice

* Looking for: Dutch Billiards

5 * Previous Dutch Canadian News

* A care facility looks for: a senior visitor

* In Memoriam Marten A. Mol

* Dutch Treat organizational news (March)

* John van Niekerk opens Dutch Deli/Cafe in Pickering

* Follow-up: Honour our Past Celebrate the Future

* “The Dutch in Wartime”, commemorative publication

* Toronto Police Service Newcomer Outreach Program

* From the Consulate-General: Honorary Consul in Montreal, appointment system

1 * UPCOMING DUTCH TREAT EVENTS

MONDAY, JUNE 14^th: FIRST DUTCH GAME IN THE 2010 FIFA World Cup of Soccer
SATURDAY, JUNE 19^th: SECOND DUTCH GAME

See above this page for more information about the first two Dutch Treat Soccer parties.

The Dutch schedule:

- MONDAY, JUNE 14^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER – 7:30am: Netherlands – Denmark
- SATURDAY, JUNE 19^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 7:30am: Netherlands – Japan
- THURSDAY, JUNE 24^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 2:30pm: Cameroon – Netherlands

- JUNE 28^th or 29^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 10:00am: round of 16 with Netherlands*
- JULY 2^nd or 3^rd: WORLD CUP SOCCER - Quarter final with Netherlands* (July 2^nd at 10am, 3^rd at 12:30pm)
- JULY 6^th or 7^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER - 12:30pm: Semi-final with Netherlands*

- JULY 11^th: WORLD CUP SOCCER – 2:30pm Final with Netherlands* (bronze medal game July 10^th)
* NB games dependent on the Dutch qualifying.

2 * More upcoming Dutch-Canadian Events

Saturday, June 5^th: Farewell Party for Johan & Titia Kramer at Port Credit Yacht Club

A prominent, enthusiastic cyclist in Toronto is Johan Kramer, Consul-General of the Netherlands. Mr. Kramer and his wife Titia will leave Canada in a few months to be posted in Milan, Italy. The Annual BBQ of the Netherlands Luncheon Club - appropriately renamed as NLC Farewell Party - is an excellent opportunity to say goodbye. Surf to www.luncheon.ca for more information, including registration.

NB Stay tuned and check the Dutch Treat website for more news. On occasion of Mr. Kramer’s departure there are also preparation underway for a ‘Go Niagara’ bike tour on June 19th! 

Monday-Thursday, June 14-17^th: 4day Evening Walk/Avondvierdaagse

Please read about the 20th Avond Vierdaagse (4day evening walk) in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton/Burlington on June 14, 15, 16 & 17.

 A group of volunteers is putting on this non-profit event. Please check out their website at www.4DEW.com

Monday, June 14^th: First Dutch game in the 2010 FIFA World Cup of Soccer

Stay tuned for more information? If you are interested in helping us organize this, please let us know!

Saturday, June 19^th: August 15, 1945 Foundation - Picnic Kumpulan

More information later.

Saturday, June 26^th: Andre Rieu at the Air Canada Centre

World Famous performar Andre Rieu returns to Toronto. For more information see www.andrerieu.com. Tickets are sold via www.Ticketmaster.ca.
NB On the 25^th, Andre Rieu will be in Montreal.

July 6^th-31^st: Dutch Summer Camp in Burlington

Are you interested in a half-day Dutch Summer Camp? Check out http://dutchsummercamp.org/index.html

Saturday, August 14^th: August 15, 1945 Foundation: Special 65^th Commemoration

More information later.

3 * DUTCH TREAT RECAP

Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike – a fabulous success!

For the record: the faboulous Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike event is not organized by Dutch Treat, but by the Consulate-General of The Netherlands in Toronto. Three years after the inaugural version, the initiative has gone nation-wide, even reaching the United States!
However, very many members of Dutch Treat were indeed present this Sunday to participate. Up to 300 people in total rode the 12k bike tour from Etienne Brulé Park, along the Lakeshore, to Nathan Phillips Square. Dutch Treat is also very happy to support this event in its fourth edition.

The best news was that participants and sponsor ING Direct raised close to $10.000 dollors to provide Toronto Community Housing with bikes for youth. That money came for registration fees, and the fabulous raffle – with Dutch Treat member Jan Dekker the proud winner of the Batavus Bike (provided by Curbside). And didn’t those kroketten and poffertjes taste great?

Dutch Treat participated in in the GO BIKE event for the fourth time. If you rode along as well, you might be interested to see the following set of pictures, courtesy of a Dutch Treat Board Member: http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/064Nr9. All feedback welcome, feel free to e-mail info@dutchtreat.ca.

NB the website of the event itself: www.gogreengodutchgobike.com.

Saturday, May 8th: THANK YOU LIBERATORS - 65th Anniversary of the Liberation event

Many members of Dutch Treat attended the THANK YOU LIBERATORS Conference and Celebration on Saturday, May 8^th. What a great turnout, and so well organized!

The veterans were great and it was an honour being in their presence, to show them a little of the admiration and gratitude so many people feel for them. The 65th Anniversary Youth Choir from Copetown was delightful and the hospitality of the Denison Armoury fabulous. We read the program booklet, including the great interviews, with much interest.

On behalf of the Board of Directors for Dutch Treat, and for our members, we congratulate the organizing committee (Martin van Denzen, Ada Wynston, Theo Luykenaar, Ans van den Heuvel, and Evert Akkerman) with their successful event.

Let’s hope many of the Liberators will be around for the celebration of the 70th Anniversary in 2015. If the contribution of 90+ year old Captain Mitch Lutczyk show us something, it’s almost unlimited strength and resilience of these men and women.

THANK YOU! Both to the veterans and to the Committee.

Dutch Treat

NB In honour of this event, several pictures were uploaded here: http://flickr.com/gp/wilmar/2iy2b4.

The original announcement of the Conference:

To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland by the Canadian and Allied Forces, the Denison Armoury in Downsview is hosting a ‘THANK YOU LIBERATORS’ WWII Conference on Saturday, May 8, organized by the Dutch Canadian Association of Greater Toronto.  The objective of the Conference is to invite some 250 war veterans who participated in the Liberation of Holland as well as members of the Dutch-Canadian community who experienced the Liberation.

“We are most pleased to host this Conference, which is not only an opportunity for WWII veterans to share their experiences during the Liberation of Holland with each other but also with members of the Dutch Canadian community, who were there in 1944/45!” said Major James DeBruin, Commanding Officer of the Denison Armoury, himself of Dutch descent.

The 250 war veterans and their guests will be honoured with a varied program. A special ‘65th Anniversary Youth Choir’, with 120 grade 3 to 6 students from the Rehoboth Christian School in Copetown, has been created to sing WWII songs, including an adaptation of Vera Lynn’s ‘I’ll be seeing you...’ especially written for this occasion. Also world-renowned violinist Moshe Hammer, accompanied by pianist Robert Kortgaard, is on the program. A number of war veterans and Dutch-Canadians are to share their experiences with the expected 1,100 conference participants. Film footage of the Liberation of Holland will be shown, and in the afternoon there will be a more humorous presentation on how the Dutch perceived the Canadian military following the liberation in 1945. A buffet lunch will be served around noon and the Conference will conclude with a reception for the veterans hosted by the Consul General of The Netherlands. All participants will receive the ‘Keep The Flame Alive’ commemorative conference pin and the Veterans will receive a gift package with typical Dutch delicacies and goods.

Wednesday, April 7^th: DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Annual General Meeting

We were delighted to meet many members of Dutch Treat at the DUCA AGM last night in Thornhill. Naturally, lots of exciting numbers were presented (exciting because DUCA continues to do exceptionally well). We also learned about the course the DUCA has charted for the future (the $1 billion in assets is in sight).

DUCA Chairman Ralph Kikkert presented a moving tribute to Marten Mol, the long-time director, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of DUCA (and much, much more).

In regular business, three new directors were elected and we congratulate Dutch Treat members Henry Buikema (re-elected), Martin van Denzen (re-elected after a year’s hiatus), and Marijke Kanters on their election.

For more information on DUCA (among other things, sponsor of the Dutch Treat Sinterklaas Party), see www.duca.com.

4 * Current Dutch Canadian News

Looking for: Short Stay Accommodation - Amsterdam (optional house exchange)

Ineke Limbertie mailed us the following request. She is looking for a place to stay (2-3 people) in July and August 2010 in Amsterdam. In exchange she can offer a downtown Toronto townhouse near St. Lawrence Market.

Subject: short stay accommodation -Amsterdam

Dag Treaters!

Ik zoek een onderkomen in Amsterdam voor juli en augustus 2010 in Amsterdam geschikt voor 2-3 personen.  In ruil kan ik een townhouse in downtown Toronto aanbieden vlak bij St Lawrence Market.  Weten jullie iemand?

met dank

Ineke Limbertie
(inekelim@sympatico.ca)

Albin van Bronkhorst looks for: short stay accommodation (in Dutch)

Albin schreef ons vandaag:

Beste Dutch Treat leden,

Van nov 2007 tot maart 2009 hebben wij in Toronto gewoond; enkelen van jullie zullen ons nog wel herinneren.

Inmiddels zijn we ruim een jaar terug, en dat bevalt behoorlijk goed – al blijven Nederlanders gekke mensen. Maar we missen Toronto en Canada toch ook. Dat is de reden dat ik (solo) eind mei/begin juni een paar dagen terug ga naar de plek waar we hebben gewoond, en wat oude contacten zal opzoeken.

Dutch Treat bood mij de gelegenheid (DT bedankt!) om een oproep te doen voor short stay accomodation: ik zoek voor een dag of 10 onderdak, van circa 1-10 juni. Ik zoek feitelijk een huis of appartement om op te passen tijdens de afwezigheid van de eigen bewoners. Of een basement die tijdelijk wordt verhuurd. Het is juist zo leuk om met de locals te mengen. Een hotel kan altijd, maar vind ik altijd zo kil.

Dus mocht iemand zelf weg zijn in deze periode, of buren hebben die misschien een tijdelijke ‘oppas’ zoeken, of anderszins iets voor me weten, zou ik het zeer waarderen als je aan me denkt. Ik kan als ruil een prachtige logeerkamer aanbieden aan de Amsterdamse gracht 

Dank je wel en misschien tot ziens in juni.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Albin Bronkhorst

New programming and frequencies Wereldomroep (in Dutch)

Persbericht 

25 maart 2010

Nieuwe programmering en frequenties Wereldomroep

HILVERSUM- Radio Nederland Wereldomroep verandert met ingang van de zomertijd op zondag 28 maart 2010 zijn radioprogrammering via kortegolf, satelliet en internet. Bovendien gaat de Wereldomroep met een vernieuwd zomerschema uitzenden. De zomerfrequenties zijn geldig van 28 maart tot 31 oktober 2010 en zijn te vinden op www.wereldomroep.nl/gids en in de nieuwe Zomergids.

In de maanden juni, juli en augustus zendt de Wereldomroep zes dagen per week Café van Zomeren uit voor vakantiegangers in Europa. Het radioprogramma wordt afwisselend gepresenteerd door Karin van den Boogaert en Govert van Brakel. Met onder meer het nieuws, weer en verkeer in Europa, recepten en elk dag tips over evenementen in vakantiegebieden.

Ook de vertrouwde programma’s als Nieuwslijn, Klare Taal, Langs de Lijn, Cabaret en Met het Oog op Morgen worden deze zomer uitgezonden. Daarnaast doet de Wereldomroep tijdens het WK Voetbal in Zuid-Afrika live verslag van alle wedstrijden van Oranje en wordt in juli het NOS-programma Radio Tour de France uitgezonden.

Met ingang van de zomerprogrammering beginnen alle Nederlandstalige radio-uitzendingen van de Wereldomroep met het NOS journaal. In het programma Nieuwslijn volgt daarna een overzicht van de actualiteiten, weer en verkeer in Europa, sportnieuws en financieel nieuws.

Mobiel
Www.rnwnieuws.nl is een snelle, goedkope en complete informatiedienst op de mobiele telefoon. Met het laatste nieuws, een wereldwijde weersverwachting, actuele Europese verkeersinformatie en dagelijks tips over evenementen in vakantiegebieden.

Internet
De nieuwe zomerprogrammering en frequenties van de Wereldomroep zijn te vinden op www.wereldomroep.nl/gids. Voor kortegolffrequenties op maat kunnen luisteraars hier ook de frequentiezoekmachine raadplegen. De actuele frequenties voor Europa zijn tevens dagelijks te vinden in de WereldKrant, een digitale krant van de Wereldomroep waar men zich gratis op kan abonneren via www.wereldkrant.nl.

Zomergids
Meer informatie over de Nederlandstalige uitzendingen staat in de Zomergids, die gratis te verkrijgen is bij de ANWB winkels, bibliotheken, een groot aantal reisbureaus en enkele elektronicazaken. Op Schiphol is de gids verkrijgbaar bij audio/video winkels. Daarnaast is er een digitale versie, Vakantienieuwsbrief, waarvoor luisteraars zich gratis kunnen aanmelden via www.wereldomroep.nl/vakantienieuwsbrief. Twee maal per jaar wordt deze nieuwsbrief met informatie over onder meer frequenties en programma’s toe gemaild.

De internationale omroep past elk half jaar de kortegolffrequenties aan om een zo  optimaal mogelijke ontvangst te kunnen blijven garanderen. Niet alleen voor de Nederlandse uitzendingen, maar ook voor de radio-uitzendingen in het Engels, Spaans, Arabisch en Indonesisch. De radioprogramma’s zijn ook wereldwijd 24 uur per dag te beluisteren via satelliet, internet (www.wereldomroep.nl) en ruim 3000 partner radiostations.

Ruud Verhagen looks for: Maria Arnolda Johanna van HOEIJ & Adrianus Johannes van der WEIJDEN (or descendants)

Ruud wrote us:

Hello,

my name is Ruud Verhagen and I'm writing a book. Therefore I'm looking for the follwing person(s) or relatives from:

Maria Arnolda Johanna van HOEIJ, geboren op 09 01 1924 te Geffen, gedoopt (RK) op 09 01 1924 te Geffen (getuige(n): Wilhelmus van Hoeij en Allegonda van Hoeij). Gehuwd op 28 jarige leeftijd op 09 10 1952 te Canada, gehuwd voor de kerk op 09 10 1952 te Canada met Adrianus Johannes van der WEIJDEN.

I've got your e-mailadress from the Dutch ambassy. They couldn't help me because they aren't allowed to give personal information. Could you help me or do you know who I can ask my questions?

Greetings Ruud Verhagen

NB Ruud Verhagen’s address is ruud-verhagen@hetnet.nl

Call for more WWII witness experiences

Building on the success of the ‘Honour our Past - Celebrate the Future’ initiative, a further request comes to us from the Dutch ‘Comité 4 en 5 mei Wageningen. See below for a message about this from Sabira Tejani from the Netherlands Consulate-General:

Subject: request from Comite 4 en 5 mei in Wageningen/personal WWII stories for historical purposes/65th anniversary of the liberation

Dear friends,

Many of you were present at our Honour our Past Celebrate the Future event on February 19th , 2010 in Toronto, which marked the 65th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

Veterans, war victims and civilians and many organisations within Canada and from the Netherlands attended this successful event, where many contacts were made amongst the attendees. 

Recently, Mrs Irma Beerdsen, a member of 'Comité 4 en 5 mei Wageningen', has approached the Consulate-General in Toronto with the following request.

Similar to the accounts in the "Personal Histories, War memories of a Dutch Canadian generation" book, the 'Comité 4 en 5 mei Wageningen' wants to record the experiences of veterans and war victims, so these testimonies and WWII will not be forgotten, as we honour our past and celebrate the future.

For this purpose 'Comite 4 en 5 mei Wageningen' is calling up veterans, war victims and civilians to share and submit their stories. Attached the notice which you may distribute to individuals and organisations, post on your website and publish in your paper/magazine.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Kind regards,

Ms Sabira Tejani

National Coordinator/Deputy Head

War Victims Department

Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

1 Dundas Street West, suite 2106; Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1Z3

Phone:416-5982534 ext. 230 - Fax:416-598 8064 www.honourourpast.com www.4en5meiwageningen.nl

Looking for: tax advice

One of our newer members asks:

Hi there, goedenmiddag,
My wife and I are members of your lovely club and since it is our second year in Canada, we were wondering whether you would have tips on go to people with regard to handling of our income tax, both in CA and NL.
Thanks for your quick response.
Groet, Maurice van Dort

Maurice van Dort

mvandort@rogers.com; ph. 647 248 9602

Looking for: Dutch Billiards

We have looked for it ourselves before, but Denis repeats the question, so we thought we would ask everybody:

“Is there a place to find pocketless (dutch billiards) in the city because I strongly miss it. Thanks”

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A care facility looks for: a senior visitor

An intern at a long term care facility for elderly writes us:

Hello,

I am an intern at XXX (a long term care facility for the elderly in downtown Toronto). We have a resident here that was born in Holland and speaks both Dutch and English and would benefit greatly from a being able to have a visitor or sitter that can come occasionally and speak in Dutch with her. Is there anyone through Dutch Treat who might be interested in this or have any further information about who we might be able to contact?

Thank you very much for your time, I look forward to hearing back from you!

Sincerely,

NB Please contact info@dutchtreat.ca if you are interested or might know somebody who might be.

In Memoriam Marten A. Mol

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our former member Marten A. Mol on March 22, 2010 at the age of 66. Since the founding of Dutch Treat in 1999, Marten attended many meetings and events. Through his association with our organization, the Netherlands Luncheon Club and the CNBPA, he was instrumental in the development of Dutch-Canadian business networks in Toronto.

Marten arrived from Holland with his parents when he was a young boy. He adjusted to life in Canada quickly, developing into a fabulous networker, mentor, corporate trainer and motivational speaker who opened many doors for many people. Among his numerous board functions, his proudest achievement was 32 years with DUCA Financial Services, leading the credit union as Chairman for 18 years and serving as Vice Chairman for 11.

On April 30, 2004 he was Knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau by Her Majesty, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands to honour him for his many years of leadership in the Dutch community.

Marten was dedicated to his family and friends, always encouraging them and removing roadblocks on their way to success, which he kept doing into his final days. He had been looking forward to his younger daughter’s wedding, planned for July of this year.

In November of last year, Marten was diagnosed with cancer and, in spite of aggressive treatments, the effects of the disease were irreversible. In the past months, he received many visitors and his focus continued to be on the people around him, rather than himself. He was a man of great dignity and, as in life, he died with dignity. We will miss him at our events and extend our condolences to his wife Anne, his children and grandchildren.

with thanks to Evert Akkerman

Dutch Treat organizational news

We start with the good news: Dutch Treat has reached yet another milestone!

As of this month (March 2010) our membership/distribution list counts over 950 members. This means we have had continued growth not only in activities but also in membership since at least 2006:

Oct. 2006      212 (179 Dutch language, 22 English)

Apr. 2007      310 (232 + 67)

Apr. 2008      445 (271 + 174)

Apr. 2009      733 (371 + 362)

Mar 2010       950 (458 + 492, and counting)

At the same time this is of course the last Newsletter we will publish with Board Member Nicole still in Canada. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank her for all she has done for Dutch Treat, and wish her and her family the very best in far away Australia. Please don’t be a stranger, check in every once in a while? On this end, we’ll try to do you and all your work proud.

The best way of showing your appreciation to Nicole’s Board Membership is of course by volunteering to take over part of her work! Which is to say: Dutch Treat is still in need for more Board Members - at least three of them! Please contact us at info@dutchtreat.ca or call Wilmar 416 467 7006 if you think you might be able to contribute.

John van Niekerk opens Dutch Deli/Cafe in Pickering

To our surprise and delight, we received the following News Release this week:

John van Niekerk, of Niemeyer's Dutch Imports would proudly like the announce the opening of a new Dutch Deli/Cafe in Pickering Ontario. 

On Saturday March 20th, 2010,   John Van Niekerk opened a new Dutch Deli/Cafe at the Pickering Flea Market. The Market is open on Saturday's and Sunday's -  From 9am - 5pm

Come and visit John !

The Pickering Markets & Trade Centre

www.pickeringmarkets.com

1400 Squires Beach Road
Pickering, ON L1W 4B9
(905) 426-3387

The new store is located in the Food Court and is called " THE GOLDEN NUGGET" - come and enjoy a great cup of Dutch Coffee with a freshly made Sandwich, or a " Broodje Haring or Kroket"  

About Niemeyers: 

Niemeyers Imports is a well-known Dutch store in Toronto for over 40  years. John van Niekerk took the store over in 2002.
They offer the best variety of products and best prices. They carry over 3500 different products, food and non-food. With our friendly staff, we love to serve you.
It's always GEZELLIG to visit our store, de koffie staat klaar, en we hebben altijd tijd voor een praatje in het Hollands. 

Visit Niemeyer's web site for more info: http://www.niemeyerimports.com/

Follow-up: Honour our Past Celebrate the Future

Many members of Dutch Treat - a number of them as volunteers - attended the great February 19^th Honour our Past Celebrate the Future event on February 19th, which showcased the second, revised edition of the book with the same name. Among the guests of honour (together with Members of Provincial Parliament, as well as of course many veterans) was Dutch Minister Jet Bussemaker. Please see here for a news article on the website of her Ministry about that visit: http://www.minvws.nl/nieuwsberichten/ohw/2010/oorlogsverleden.asp (in Dutch). More information about the project, the book, and the Conferences is at www.honourourpast.com.

“The Dutch in Wartime”, commemorative publication

As received from Tom Bijvoet, Publishing Editor of Maandblad De Krant:

"The Dutch in Wartime" is an English commemorative edition of DE KRANT (monthly magazine for Americans and Canadians of Dutch decent). It contains the personal wartime memories of Dutch immigrants to the USA and to Canada, who lived through the Nazi-German occupation of the Netherlands, from 1940 to 1945. Something to pass on to the next generation? The publication is only available by pre-order and make sure your order is received before April 1, 2010 by:

De Krant, Box 929, Penticton, B.C.  V2A 6J9

Single copy $5.00; Single copy outside USA or Canada $10.00.

Cheque to be made out to "De Krant". For more info and reduced prices per bundle: email: editor@dekrant.ca

Please note the deadline for ordering is April 1^st.

Toronto Police Service Newcomer Outreach Program

As received by the Netherlands Consulate-General in Toronto, with the request to distribute in the Dutch(-Canadian) community:

The Toronto Police Service has set up a Newcomer Outreach Program which is designed to inform new immigrants about the services offered by the Toronto Police Service and to help people feel more comfortable accessing those services. It also provides information about some of the rights and responsibilities people have in Canada and what to expect when dealing with the Police.

The Newcomers Outreach Program includes the following resources:
- Newcomers Outreach website
- "Guide to Police Services in Toronto" Booklet
- "Guide to Police Services in Toronto" DVD
- Lesson Plans
- Translated Pamphlet List

All of this information can be accessed through the Toronto Police Service website at www.torontopolice.on.ca and clicking on the "Newcomers Outreach" link (under Community Safety)

The contact at the Toronto Police Service is:

Police Constable Kenny  LORD
Badge # 6655
Newcomer Outreach Program
Community Mobilization Unit
(416) 808 7026
e-mail: kenneth.lord@torontopolice.on.ca

From the Embassy/Consulate-General: New Honorary Consul in Montreal

This message we send you courtesy of the Netherlands Embassy/Consulate-General, as well as the Ottawa Postbode

New Honorary Consul in Montreal, Québec

On 1 November 2009, Mr. Michael P. Polak was appointed Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Montreal, Québec. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade accorded official recognition to Mr. Polak on Janaury 26, 2010.

The Consulate is located at:

1 Westmount Square

Suite 1500

Montreal, QC H3Z 2P9

Tel: (514) 935 6226

Fax. (514) 935 2314

E-mail: pdlaw@sympatico.ca

Please call or email for an appointment.

The Consulate is not equipped to handle applications for Dutch passports and/or visa. For more information (including how and where to apply for travel documents and visa) please see: www.dutchmissions.com

Dutch Treat Canada is a (free) social and cultural club for the Dutch-Canadian community in Toronto and the GTA. We organize a number of activities for various people: young and old; families, couples and singles; in or outside the city. We communicate in both Dutch and English.

Dutch Treat has more than 950 members (June 2010) and reaches an estimated 2000+ Dutch-Canadians on a regular basis.

It goes without saying we celebrate national holidays like Queen's Day, Sinterklaas, and others. We also organize monthly borrels ('drinks', 'pubnights') in the evening (second Friday of the month) and regular daytime coffee mornings. We have Winter Sports Days, Easter Parties, Picnics, Billiard Evenings, a number of cultural outings and much, much more. In relevant years we try to organize ‘Soccer Parties’ to watch Euro - or (like in 2010 World Cup games together.

In our newsletters we try to keep our members informed, also about activities of other Dutch-Canadian events and activities in Toronto and the GTA. Currently, the membership is free of cost.

If you want information, or are interested in becoming a member (we are Dutch, it is free!), please e-mail info@dutchtreat.ca (and indicate your preference for Dutch or English newsletters).

Dutch Treat is a client of OYOP