Jiahemay Senior Association Perform at multiculture festival Ansai waist drum and yi dance amaze the audience

**Jiahemay Senior Association  performs at the Multicultural Festival, Ansai Waist Drum and Yi Dance amaze the audience**

On May 25, at the grand local Multicultural Festival, 14 actors from Jiahemay Senior Association brought two wonderful performances with Chinese characteristics to the audience, and the applause lasted for a long time.

**"Ansai Waist Drum" is magnificent**
The Shaanxi waist drum performed by 4 male team members in white and 4 female team members in red shocked the audience with its sonorous drum beats and uniform dance steps. It is worth mentioning that the male team members mastered this difficult dance in just three weeks. At the end of the performance, 6 pink-clad team members appeared on the stage holding long silks, and the soft dance posture formed a wonderful contrast with the strong waist drum. The perfect cooperation of the 14 actors pushed the performance to a climax.

**"Soma Flower Blooms" has a long lasting charm**
After four months of careful rehearsal, the Yi dance “Soma Flower Blooms" brought by the team members is also intoxicating.  The gorgeous ethnic costumes and graceful dances vividly demonstrated the unique charm of Yi culture.

**Grateful for the efforts and creating brilliance**
The success of this performance is inseparable from the hard work of all team members. Special thanks to the silently dedicated volunteer team, from costumes and props to logistical support, providing solid support for the performance. The Jiahemei Elderly Association will continue to use art as a bridge to contribute to the promotion of multicultural exchanges in the community.

**家和美长者联谊会多元文化节献艺 安塞腰鼓与彝族舞惊艳全场**

5月25日,在本地盛大的多元文化节上,家和美长者联谊会的14位演员为观众带来了两场极具中华特色的精彩表演,现场掌声经久不息。

**《安塞腰鼓》气势磅礴**
由4位白衣男队员和4位红衣女队员联袂献演的陕北腰鼓,以铿锵有力的鼓点和整齐划一的舞步震撼全场。值得一提的是,男队员们仅用三周时间就掌握了这一高难度舞蹈。表演尾声,6位粉衣队员手持长绸翩然登场,柔美舞姿与刚劲腰鼓形成绝妙对比,14位演员的完美配合将演出推向高潮。

**《索玛花》韵味悠长**
经过四个月的精心排练,队员们带来的彝族舞蹈《索玛花》同样令人陶醉。绚丽的民族服饰、优美的舞姿,生动展现了彝族文化的独特魅力。

**感恩付出共创精彩**
此次演出的成功离不开全体队员的辛勤付出。特别感谢默默奉献的义工团队,从服装道具到后勤保障,为演出提供了坚实后盾。家和美长者协会将继续以艺术为桥,为促进社区多元文化交流贡献力量。

March event review——- Blooming of happiness and passion

In the past March, our community activities were in full swing! The choir and the band used notes to connect laughter and joy; in the rehearsal of the Multicultural Festival, everyone used dance and music to weave a cultural bridge; the members of the dance team and the waist drum team were fully committed, and every movement was full of power; Tai Chi enthusiasts started a beautiful day with morning exercises, and chess friends enjoyed their skills on the chessboard.

Weekly gatherings are not only rehearsals and exercises, but also the transmission of friendship and warmth. Thank you to every participant for your enthusiasm, making our community as warm as home! Looking forward to continuing to work together in April to create more excitement!

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**【三月活动回顾】—— 快乐与热情的绽放** 

在刚刚过去的三月,我们的社区活动如火如荼!合唱队和乐队用音符串联起欢声笑语;多元文化节的排练中,大家用舞蹈和音乐编织出文化的桥梁;舞蹈队和腰鼓队的成员们全心投入,每一个动作都充满力量;太极拳爱好者们以晨练开启美好的一天,而棋友们则在棋盘上切磋技艺,乐在其中。 

每周的相聚,不仅是排练和练习,更是友谊与温暖的传递。感谢每一位参与者的热情,让我们的社区像家一样温馨!期待四月继续携手,创造更多精彩! 

Jiahemay Senior Association Delivers Heartwarming Charity Performance at Nursing Home" 

On April 18th, the Jiahemay Senior Association presented a charity performance at Cathraw Garden Nursing Home. President Quanquan Zhang (jack) served as both sound engineer and performer, with Wuping hosting. The 11 wonderful programs brought joy to seniors, praised by staff as “the best show this year". 

家和美联谊会养老院义演 歌舞传情暖人心

4月18日,家和美长者联谊会为Cathraw Garden养老院带来温馨义演。张会长身兼音响师与演员,吴平担任主持。11个精彩节目令长者们开怀互动,院方称赞"今年最棒的演出"。 

The Heartwarming  visit to the Nursing Home by the Jiahemay Senior Association Concluded



On March 25, more than 30 volunteers and actors from the Family Harmony Association visited the Silverthorn Nursing Home to deliver the warmth of spring with a theatrical performance.

The volunteers arrived early to set up the venue, and the actors carefully polished the program. The opening dance “Celebration" was full of passionate drum beats, and the Chinese red waist drum and long silk danced, instantly igniting the whole audience; the Tai Chi fan dance was both hard and soft, and the harmonica solo “Ah, Friend" made the elderly hum with a smile. Planner qiquan Zhang (Jack) said: “This year, we added song and instrument accompaniment, continuing the touching Mongolian dance “Blue Sky" last year."

After the performance, the nursing home invited us to visit again in the summer, praising them for “building a bridge of hearts with art." The association prepared snacks for the actors and volunteers. Photographers Patrick and Sun Jianping took pictures of the people sitting around and talking, reflecting the spring sun, and the warmth flowed.

Using art to convey warmth, Family Harmony is always on the road.

**家和美协会养老院慰问暖心落幕** 

3月25日,家和美协会30余名义工及演员走进Silverthorn养老院,以文艺演出传递春日温情。 

义工提前到场布置,演员精心打磨节目。开场舞《欢庆》鼓点激昂,中国红腰鼓与长绸翩跹,瞬间点燃全场;太极扇舞刚柔并济,口琴独奏《啊,朋友,》引得老人含笑哼唱。策划人qiquan Zhang( jack) 表示:"今年新增歌伴舞与乐器伴舞,延续去年蒙古舞《蓝色的天》的感动。" 

演出后,养老院邀约暑期再访,赞其"以艺术架起心桥"。协会为演员及义工备好点心补给,摄影师Patrick与孙建平镜头下,众人围坐畅谈的身影与春阳相映,暖意流淌。 

用艺术传递温暖,家和美始终在路上。 

Visit to the  nursing home

The warmth of February ends

On the last day of February, the Jiahemay Senior Association was very lively! Tai Chi students had gathered in the hall before nine o’clock. More than 50 people punched and lowered their shoulders, and the shadows of their punches were full of wind, and the charm was long.

The dance room was also in full swing. Four men joined the dance team and danced seriously. The music added more vitality to everyone!

Three hours passed in a flash. We danced to our heart’s content and laughed heartily. The most beautiful time is spent in laughter and joy.

🎥Wonderful moments
Watch the video and review the gorgeous gathering!

二月暖意收尾

二月的最后一个活动日,家和美长者联谊会热闹非凡!太极学员九点前已齐聚大厅,五十多人挥拳沉肩,拳影生风,气韵悠长。

舞蹈房里同样热火朝天,四位男士新加入舞队,跳得认真,音乐在其中,为大家增添更多活力!

三个小时转瞬即逝,舞尽兴,笑开怀。最美的时光,就是这样欢声笑语中度过的!

🎥精彩瞬间
观看视频,回顾绚丽相聚!

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Three levels of politicians send New Year’s greetings! Provincial legislator Peter Fonseca and President Qiquan Zhang(jack) of the Jiahemay Seniors Association jointly awarded honorary certificates, and the government and society work together to protect the happiness of the elderlyJiahemay Senior Association

Provincial legislator Peter Fonseca celebrated the Chinese New Year with the Jiahemay   Seniors Association, interacted cordially, and presented honorary certificates – witnessing our sincere commitment to serving the elderly

The consolation performance at Jiahemay Senior Association Nursery home was successfully

家和美养老院慰问演出圆满成功

*The consolation performance at Jiahemay Senior Association Nursing Home was successfully held
——February 26, 2025**

On the afternoon of February 26, more than 20 members of Jiahemei Elderly Association (average age over 70, the oldest over 80) went to    Erin Mill Lodge, Long Term Care
Nursing Home to perform consolation performances. Despite their advanced age, all members arrived at the scene three hours in advance to prepare and bring warmth and laughter to the elderly.

**Fully dedicated leader**
As the general planner of the event, President  qiquan Zhang was responsible for important matters throughout the process: carrying more than 100 kilograms of audio equipment alone, driving to pick up and drop off 4 members without cars; and personally directing the layout of the venue.  Vice President haimeng luk coordinated the program process with the nursing home for two consecutive weeks, purchased 40 bottles of “mineral water and snacks in advance, and provided supplies for the actors throughout the day.

**Wonderful programs warm the heart**
The performance started on time at 14:30:
– The opening waist drum team ignited the audience with passionate rhythm
– Teacher Zhu led the Tai Chi team to perform “Tai Chi Fan", and the white clothes and red fans won rounds of applause
– The dance “Wanquan River Water" caused many elderly people to hum along
– William , Hu Xue and Zhou Keqin cooperated in instrumental ensemble, which led the audience to beat the rhythm and interact

We performed a total of 13 programs.  
– Ms. Wu Ping provided on-site translation for bilingual programs in Chinese and English

The photographer took pictures of our style in time.

**The silently dedicated behind-the-scenes team**
– Celia: Coordinate the venue three months in advance and confirm the health precautions for the elderly
–  Xu Minghua, Yingzi, and Jean from the logistics team: set out to pick up members at 12:30 that day.

– Chen Jiafang and haimeng luk from the publicity team: completed video editing and uploaded to the Internet within 5 hours after the performance

**Special touching moment**
When all the actors sang “Goodbye, Friends", 97-year-old Grandma Li held President Zhang’s hand and choked up: “It’s not easy for you to still care about us at your age."

President  qiquan Zhang gave special thanks in his summary: “From insisting on rehearsing in the severe winter to Hu Ping insisting on being a bilingual host every time, it is everyone’s full commitment that allows love to continue to be passed on." It is reported that this is the fourth nursing home consolation performance held by the Jiahemay Senior Association in half a year.

*家和美养老院慰问演出圆满举行 
——2025年2月26日纪实**

2月26日下午,家和美长者联谊会近30名成员(平均年龄70岁以上,最高龄80余岁)前往Erin Mill Lodge, Long Term Care 养老院开展慰问演出。尽管年事已高,全体成员仍提前一小时抵达现场筹备,为老人们带来温暖与欢笑。

**全心投入的领航者** 
张会长作为活动总策划,全程负责重要事务:独自搬运百余斤音响设备,驱车接送4位无车会员往返;并亲自指挥布置会场。副会长wendy luk 连续两周与养老院对接节目流程,提前采购40份"矿泉水和点心,为演员提供补给。

**精彩节目暖人心** 
14:30演出准时开始: 
– 开场腰鼓队以热情节奏点燃全场 
– 朱老师带领太极队表演《太极扇》,白衣红扇赢得阵阵掌声 
– 舞蹈《万泉河水》引发多位老人跟着哼唱 
– William,户学与周克芹老师合作的器乐合奏,带动全场打节拍互动 

我们共演出了13个节目。  
– 吴萍女士为中英文双语节目提供现场翻译

摄影师摄影师及时拍下了我们的风采。

**默默奉献的幕后团队** 
– celia :提前三个月协调场地、确认老人健康注意事项 
– 后勤组徐明华、英子,Jean:当日12点半出发接送会员。

– 宣传组陈家芳、Wendy luk :演出结束后3小时内完成视频剪辑并上传网络

**特别的感动时刻** 
当全体演员合唱《再见朋友》时,97岁的李奶奶握着张会长的手哽咽:"你们这把年纪还惦记着我们,太不容易了"。

张会长在总结时特别致谢:"从严冬坚持排练,到胡平每次坚持做双语主持,正是每个人的全情投入,才让爱心得以持续传递。"据悉,这是家和美联谊会半年内开展的第4场养老院慰问演出。

President qiquan Zhang( jack) Delivered a speech

Love Delivery | Gather strength to make the association warmer

During the public welfare activities of the nursing home, President Qiquan Zhang ( jack ) delivered a speech and especially praised every elite of the association who silently contributed. It is everyone’s efforts and unity that have allowed the association to continue to grow and be full of warmth and strength. He encouraged everyone to move forward, gather more love, make the association more prosperous, and let this love donation go further. –
爱心配送 | 凝聚力量,让协会更温暖

在养老院的公益活动中,张会长发表讲话,特别表扬了每一位默默奉献的协会精英。正是大家的努力和团结,让协会不断成长,充满了温暖和力量。他鼓励大家并进,凝聚更多爱心,把协会经营得更加红火,让这份关爱捐赠得更远。

Dancing in the spring, welcoming the new year—the wonderful appearance of the Jiahemay Dance Troupe

On February 24, the Jiahemay Dance Team participated in the New World Association’s Spring Festival performance, welcoming spring with a fresh and happy dance, which won unanimous praise from the audience! Welcome everyone to enjoy the wonderful moments!

2月24日,家和美舞蹈队参与新天地协会迎春演出,用一支清新快乐的舞蹈迎接春天,赢得了观众的一致好评!欢迎大家欣赏精彩瞬间!