November 2019 Digital Moose Lounge Newsletter

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A newsletter from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area.  We thank the Digital Moose Lounge for promoting our events this remembrance season.
It was a busy month in October. We celebrated Thanksgiving in Berkeley and saw the Liberals win the federal election and form a minority government. We will look back on these events, and show you what you can look forward to in the Bay Area.
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Enjoy all the event details below (and always available on our website).
Got some Canadian news to share? Share your news tips on Facebook (@digitalmoose) or Twitter (@fromthemoose).
Complete Our Member Survey for a Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
 We want to hear from you! Help us help you by completing this easy 10-minute survey. We want to learn more about our members and how we can better serve you. The survey closes on December 1st, 2019. After completing the survey, you can be entered to win two tickets for a future DML event or a $100 gift card.
Ask A Canadian: There are Two Seasons in California
While our friends up north are experiencing the changing colours of the trees and even a blanket of snow, we get green and brown. Board member Dorin Greenwood takes us through the seasons in the latest Ask A Canadian.

Ask A Canadian: There are two seasons in California: Green and Brown
Cross Border Wealth Management Panel 
Saturday, November 2

The Digital Moose Lounge and One Capital Management are teaming up to host a panel discussion to answer all your cross-border finance questions.Whether you have recently arrived in the Bay Area or you have lived here a long time, managing your cross-border finances can be complicated.

Experts in taxes, insurance, investments and retirement will be available to answer all your questions–from the simplest to the most complicated.

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3rd Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Last month we hosted our 3rd Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving. Thank you to all that were able to celebrate with us in Berkeley and congratulations to our prize winners! Also a big thank you and best wishes to Elliott Smith who after four years leaves UC Berkeley for Seattle, Washington. Elliott has been key in organizing our events with UC Berkeley as the Program Manager of the Canadian Studies Program.
The winners of our Thanksgiving prizes were:

  • Simon Guo- Tickets to DML Leafs Game
  • Bryn Jedlic- OCM Event with a free consultation
  • Irene Ambrose- Air Canada ticket giveaway
2019 Federal Election Results Watch Party
Canada made it’s choice last month! While Andrew Scheer was Canada’s popular choice, Trudeau was re-elected as Prime Minister and formed a Liberal Minority government This was the first election since 1993 that any Canadian living outside the country could vote. The Canadian Studies Program at UC Berkeley hosted a watch party for those of us in the Bay Area. Did you vote? What were your reactions to the results? Let us know on Facebook!
Fire Watch: Stay Safe
The winds have picked up and the fire is roaring throughout much of the North Bay with many others experiencing power outages from PG&E. Visit PG&E’s website to see if you will be impacted with outages and check your local police departments’ social media feeds for more information and community resources. We will post any resources we have on our Facebook page and offer the comment section to allow all our Bay Area Moose to connect.
Tell Us a DML Story to Celebrate 20 Years!
In September 1999, a small group of Canadians in the Bay Area formed what is the Digital Moose Lounge today. This year, we are celebrating our 20th birthday! We are looking for original members and Board of Directors to help tell the story of DML in celebration. If you were part of the DML from 1999 to 2015 – like Helen, Mike and the Moose in the photo –  please send us an email at programs@digitalmooselounge.com

Other upcoming events in the community…
Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna
November 3rd – The sensational Canadian act will be calling San Francisco home for a couple of months. Their Amaluna act will be at Oracle Park until early January. The mysterious Island is ruled by goddesses and after a group of young men wash up on the isle from a large storm, it triggers an epic love story. Find your dates and tickets on their website.
CELS Forum: Practical Guide for Investing in Canadian Life Sciences Companies
November 19th:  Are you a U.S.-based investor seeking exceptional life science therapeutics and technologies?  Canada’s life science community features world-class technologies and technical professionals, that are important contributors to the U.S. and global markets. However, you may be reluctant to invest directly outside the U.S. because of various uncertainties. To address these concerns, this session brings together a panel of experts from key disciplines to highlight paths/options to tap into attractive investments across the US/Canada border.

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Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Events
November 10/11/12 – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (serving the Bay Area) will host two events this month for Remembrance Day. More information can be found on their website.
  • Festival of Remembrance – Nov 10th at 3 pm, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
  • Remembrance Day Ceremony – Nov 11th at 10:45 am, Liberty Cemetery in Petaluma.
  • Veterans Day Parade – Nov 11th at 1:00 pm, Walnut Park in Petaluma
  • Veterans Day Commemoration – Nov 12th at 11:00 am, Liberty Elementary School in Petaluma

Canada on Sharks Ice

Multiple Dates: Canadian hockey hits the SAP Center this month. Winnipeg and Vancouver will be making their first stops of the season this month. Edmonton, on the other hand, will play both of their games against the Sharks just a week apart.  Get your tickets here.

Also, circle the dates of Jan 29 (vs. Vancouver Canucks) and March 3 (vs. Toronto Maple Leafs) as they will be DML special events.
Raptors/ Warriors Rematch
March 5th– Looking to plan ahead? The Raptors will be in San Francisco for a rematch against the Golden State Warriors (sadly without the indomitable Kawhi Leonard) after winning last year’s NBA Final. Get your tickets here.

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