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。

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。

**The cold winter does not make the heart cold, the activities are warm**

Although the snow is falling, the activity center of the Elderly Association is bustling. In preparation for the charity performance of the nursing home on February 26, more than 70 members devoted themselves to rehearsals, Tai Chi, band, catwalk, and dance, showing their style, and conveying warmth with music, singing and dancing.

**Highlights**

【Tai Chi】Every Friday morning, more than 50 members gathered in the hall, practicing Tai Chi in white clothes. The new version of “Butterfly Lovers" Tai Chi fan, the fan shadows are flying, and the movements are smooth.

【Band】Erhu and electronic piano play “White Haired Girl", saxophone is integrated into “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon", a combination of Chinese and Western. The national anthems of Canada and China were played, and the audience stood up in awe. “Scarborough Fair" accordion with Peking Opera singing, surprise after surprise.

【Catwalk】

– **Cheongsam Show** “Walking on the Road of Life": blue and green silk cheongsam, calm steps.
– **Hanfu Show** “Apple Fragrance": Vermilion horse-faced skirt embroidered with gold thread, showing classical charm.

**Recent Events**

– **February 21** Family Reunion: Evening Dress Show + Family Dinner

– **February 24** Friendship Association Lantern Festival Event: Tibetan Dance “Golden Sunshine"

– **February 26** Nursing Home Performance: An hour-long comprehensive performance, including singing, band, dance, Tai Chi and other programs, and a special interactive session “Sleepless Tonight" Red Silk Dance

**Silver Age Show Style Warm Winter**

From the cultural heritage of Tai Chi fans to the classical beauty of horse-faced skirts, the Elderly Association uses multiple art forms to make the cold winter glow with spring. This enthusiasm is like a red plum in the snow, the colder it is, the more spirited it is.
**寒冬不冷心 活动暖意浓**

虽大雪纷飞，但长者协会活动中心内热火朝天。为筹备2月26日养老院公益演出，七十余位会员全心投入排练，太极、乐队、走秀、舞蹈各展风采，以琴韵歌舞传递温暖。

**精彩瞬间**

【太极】每周五上午，五十余位会员齐聚大厅，白衣翩然练习太极。新编《梁祝》太极扇，扇影翻飞，动作行云流水。

【乐队】二胡与电子琴合奏《白毛女》，萨克斯融入《彩云追月》，中西合璧。演奏加拿大与中国国歌，全场肃然起立。《斯卡布罗集市》手风琴搭配京剧唱腔，惊喜连连。

【走秀】

– **旗袍秀**《漫步人生路》：蓝绿丝绸旗袍，步履从容。
– **汉服秀**《苹果香》：朱红马面裙绣金线，尽显古典韵致。

**近期活动**

– **2月21日** 家庭联欢会：晚礼服走秀+家宴共享
– **2月24日** 友邻协会元宵活动：藏族舞《金色的阳光》
– **2月26日** 养老院演出：长达一小时的综合演出，包括唱歌、乐队、舞蹈、太极等多个节目，并特设互动环节《今夜无眠》红绸舞

**银龄展风采 温暖寒冬**

从太极扇的文化传承，到马面裙的古典之美，长者协会以多元艺术形式，让寒冬焕发春光。这份热忱，恰似雪中红梅，愈冷愈见精神。

家和美长者联谊会举办“迎新春汇演”
傅 波
龙回福地留金彩，蛇跃新春绘锦图。

2025年1月17日（农历腊月18），家和美长者联谊会在加拿大密西沙加市山谷市民活动中心礼堂举办了“迎新春汇演”，有100多位会员和华人朋友喜气洋洋地参加了这次活动。

这是一个难得的好天，在这之前的几天里，密西沙加及周边地区，一直是阴云密布，有时小雪飘飘，有时大雪漫天，气温低到零下十几度，北风劲吹，寒气逼人。今天，天空晴朗，风和日丽，上午8点，气温转到零上，路上冰雪消融，室外空气清新怡人。真是天公作美，在新春来临之际，助力这次华人欢庆佳节活动！

距离9点30分演出开始还有一个多小时的时间，笔者就看到演职人员提早来到演出场地，开始了演出前的准备工作。Jack会长在调试音响并作现场指挥调度，两名男子在精心地挂着会标，几个人在排摆椅子、布置演出场地，更多的人则是在各个休息室换演出服装、化妆。

她们（他们）穿上各式各样的、漂亮的演出服装。有的节目组还抓紧时间进行上场前的排练。身着各式演出服装的演员们个个情绪饱满，英姿勃勃，精神焕发，楚楚动人。她们进进出出，说说笑笑，造型拍照，好不热闹！真是一个和和美美的大家庭！虽然演员们大多是长者，但在此时，她们身上却洋溢着青春的活力，就像歌中唱的那样：你看那白发的婆婆，挺起那腰板也像十七、八。

家和美长者联谊会为生活在密西沙加市及周边城镇的华裔长者朋友们提供了这个的活动平台，让大家每个星期都有机会走出家门，唱歌、跳舞、太极，演奏乐器，培养每个人的兴趣、爱好，在异国他乡寻找快乐、幸福的生活品质、构成加拿大和美的多元社会氛围！

演出场地经过精心的布置，三面摆上桌椅，围成观众席，正面挂着“家和美长者联谊会”大幅会标，红底透白字，非常醒目，两边挂着喜庆的红灯笼，几把艳丽的小花伞衬托着节日的氛围。

加拿大各级政府非常重视这次活动，加拿大国会议员、安省议员、密市议员都参加了活动并登台致辞，Happy New Year! 祝福加拿大华人春节快乐！在现场一片掌声中，他们把加拿大各级政府的贺信送给了Jack会长。

Jack会长致辞，祝福各位朋友蛇年吉祥，幸福安康！

汇演开始的第一个节目是开场舞——《欢庆》，18名美女演员分为三拨，6人红衣白裤，蓝边绘金坎肩，红绸扎头，斜跨腰鼓，鼓槌上飘着长长的红绸飘带；6人粉裙白鞋，古装服饰，手舞由黄渐红的彩带；还有6人手拿红灯笼。她们身姿矫健，动作轻盈，随着乐曲翻身跳跃，舞彩绸，抖出气魄；跨箭步，豪迈奔放，伴随着欢快的节奏，舞动天地、气势磅礴！演出效果那叫一个震撼！

太极拳表演，20多人的团队集体亮相，表演者动作流畅自然，刚柔相济，柔中带刚，刚中含柔，既有力量，又有美感，让人感到心旷神怡。配乐《梁祝》，音调悠扬，撼天动地。
模舞《苹果香》，11位演员身穿印花黑色长裙，戴着漂亮的各式项链 ，端庄秀丽，动感时尚的模特步，款款中华民族风！一袭黑色旗袍尽显优雅高贵之气质。
女生小合唱《为了和平》等歌曲，Elsa Hsieh电子琴伴奏兼领指挥，9位演员配合默契，时而高亢激昂，时而深情款款，将歌曲的情感传递给了观众。
乐器联奏《男儿当自强》等曲子，在保留节目中有所创新。乐队阵容扩大，特别是管弦乐突出，气势磅礴、豪迈大气，震动人心。乐队队员娴熟的演技和默契的配合，使得几首经典乐曲自然连接，珠联璧合，给人以听觉上的享受
新疆舞《一杯美酒》，藕荷色裙子，金饰腰带，新疆少数民族特色小帽下留有很多的小辫子。三名演员舞步优美奔放，充满活力，一招一式，美人美舞，维吾尔族风情味十足。
团扇舞《寻遍千山只为你》，多少儿女情，自古伤别离，月光映流溪、君归是何期？《寻遍千山只为你》，柔美抒情的古典团扇舞，风韵优雅,
二胡独奏《赛马》，演奏者熟练运用顿弓、连顿弓等演奏技巧，展现出乐曲的多层次性，将民歌的旋律与现代元素相结合，表现出独特的音乐境地。奔放热烈的旋律，描绘出了蒙古族文化的独特韵味。

双人太极扇《走进新时代》，男女演员伴随悠扬的曲调、用扇子演绎最美的舞蹈，欢快大气。太极与扇，穿越千年，豪情与气势，尽藏舞扇间！这种兼具健身与艺术的运动方式，完全是中国功夫武术魂，一招一式，展示出文化的自信。

乐队演奏《万泉河水清又清》，万泉河水清又清，我编斗笠送红军，军爱民来民拥军，军民团结一家亲、一家亲。乐曲演奏优美动听，伴舞演员手捧斗笠翩翩起舞。笔者注意到伴舞中的男演员（党代表）多次以不同角色出场跳舞，很是辛苦！

管乐重奏《斯卡布罗集市》，“洋范”白色礼服，一个黑管，一个铜笛，一个吹管，三者默契配合，其旋律优美且凄美婉转，音符简单却组成了触动心灵的曲调，带着淡淡的怅惘，让人沉浸在一种难以言表的凄美感之中。

歌伴舞《画你》，醉人的歌声,优美的舞蹈！男女演员的藏族服饰非常正宗、得体，男演员歌声浑厚嘹亮，表演自然，不时与观众互动，很有亲和力。两位女演员藏族舞蹈跳的那叫一个地道，一招一式，舒展大气，极富感染力！

藏族舞《金色的阳光》，嘎啦亚西诺诺，照到了雪山上， 依啦强吧诺诺！用灵动如风的身姿 释放夏日积蓄的热情，舞蹈动作优美、舞姿婀娜多姿。只是三个戴船型帽的舞蹈演员，笔者没怎么看懂，算作是创新吧？

筷子舞《“筷”乐草原》，这是蒙古族的一大特色舞蹈，舞蹈以筷子为道具展现了独特文化的魅力。上场演员一身蓝色藏族服装，白色长靴，灵活运用手中红穗的筷子，翩翩起舞，展现出舞者优美的身姿和节奏感。

太极剑《我爱你塞北的雪》，伴随着优美的曲调，演员们手舞太极剑，美如清风摆柳，行云流水，流畅之中尽显飘逸，自然之中尽展柔美。果然是动静相兼，刚柔相济。

彝族舞《索玛花》，整台演出的压轴节目，演员服饰与彝族节日盛装相同且豪华靓丽，"索玛花儿开开，索玛花儿落落"，原生态的歌舞表演，给人一种震撼的效果。

两个多小时的演出落下了帷幕，沉浸在欢乐中的人们依依不舍地挥手道别，互道珍重！
《迎新春汇演》之后，在家和美长者联谊会群里，大家纷纷发言，祝贺家和美长者联谊会举办的这次活动圆满成功！还发了很多现场拍摄的视频、照片等等。
大家由衷地感到：加入到家和美长者联谊会大家庭之中，生活一定会更加和美、幸福、充实！

Jiahemay Senior Association held a “New Year Gala"

Fu Bo

The dragon returns to the blessed land and leaves gold, and the snake jumps to draw a brocade picture for the new year.

On January 17, 2025 (the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month), Jiahemay Senior  Association held a “New Year Gala" in the auditorium of the Valley Citizen Activity Center in Mississauga, Canada. More than 100 members and Chinese friends participated in the event happily.

This is a rare good day. In the past few days, Mississauga and surrounding areas have been overcast, sometimes with light snow, sometimes heavy snow, the temperature is as low as minus ten degrees, the north wind is blowing, and the cold is pressing. Today, the sky is clear, the wind is fine, and at 8 o’clock in the morning, the temperature turns above zero, the ice and snow on the road melt, and the outdoor air is fresh and pleasant. It is really a good day. At the coming of the New Year, it helps the Chinese celebrate the festival!
They put on all kinds of beautiful costumes. Some program groups also took the time to rehearse before going on stage. The actors in various costumes were full of emotions, heroic, energetic, and charming. They went in and out, talked and laughed, and took photos. It was so lively! What a harmonious and beautiful family! Although most of the actors are elders, at this time, they are full of youthful vitality, just like the song says: Look at the white-haired grandmother, she looks like seventeen or eighteen when she straightens her back.

Jiahemei Elderly Association provides this activity platform for Chinese elders living in Mississauga and surrounding towns, so that everyone has the opportunity to go out of the house every week, sing, dance, play musical instruments, cultivate everyone’s interests and hobbies, find a happy and happy quality of life in a foreign country, and form a harmonious and beautiful diverse social atmosphere in Canada!

The performance venue has been carefully arranged, with tables and chairs placed on three sides to form an audience seat. A large logo of the “Jiahemay Senior Association" is hung on the front, with white letters on a red background, which is very eye-catching. Festive red lanterns are hung on both sides, and a few bright small flower umbrellas set off the festive atmosphere.
Governments at all levels in Canada attach great importance to this event. Canadian MPs, Ontario MPs, and Mississauga MPs all attended the event and gave speeches on stage. Happy New Year! Wishing Chinese Canadians a Happy Spring Festival! Amid applause, they sent congratulatory letters from governments at all levels in Canada to President Jack.

President Jack gave a speech, wishing all friends a prosperous Year of the Snake, happiness and well-being!

The first program at the beginning of the show was the opening dance – “Celebration". 18 beautiful actresses were divided into three groups. Six of them wore red shirts and white pants, blue-edged gold waistcoats, red silk tied their heads, and waist drums were worn diagonally. Long red silk ribbons floated on the drumsticks; six of them wore pink skirts and white shoes, ancient costumes, and danced with ribbons that gradually changed from yellow to red; and six of them held red lanterns. They were agile and light-footed. They jumped and turned with the music, danced with colorful silk, and shook out their spirit; they took arrow steps, were bold and unrestrained, and danced with the cheerful rhythm, moving the world with great momentum! The performance was so shocking!

Tai Chi performance, a team of more than 20 people appeared together, the performers’ movements were smooth and natural, hard and soft, soft with hard, hard with soft, both powerful and beautiful, making people feel relaxed and happy. The background music “Butterfly Lovers" was melodious and earth-shaking.

Model dance “Apple Fragrance", 11 actors wearing printed black long skirts, wearing beautiful necklaces of various styles, dignified and beautiful, dynamic and fashionable model steps, all in the style of the Chinese nation! A black cheongsam shows the elegant and noble temperament.

The female chorus sang songs such as “For Peace", accompanied by Elsa Hsieh’s electronic piano and led the conductor. The 9 actors cooperated tacitly, sometimes high-pitched and passionate, sometimes affectionate, and conveyed the emotions of the song to the audience.

The instrumental ensemble “Men Should Be Self-reliant" and other songs have been innovated in the reserved programs. The band lineup has been expanded, especially the orchestral music is outstanding, magnificent, heroic and atmospheric, and shocking. The band members’ skilled acting skills and tacit cooperation make several classic songs naturally connected, perfect, and give people auditory enjoyment

Xinjiang dance “A Cup of Wine", lotus-colored skirt, gold belt, and many small braids under the Xinjiang ethnic minority hat.  The three performers danced gracefully and unrestrainedly, full of vitality, and every move was beautiful and full of Uyghur style.

The round fan dance “Searching for you in the mountains" shows how many young men and women have been sad about separation since ancient times. When will you return home when the moonlight shines on the stream? “Searching for you in the mountains" is a soft and lyrical classical round fan dance with elegant charm.
Erhu solo “Horse Racing", the performer skillfully uses the playing techniques such as staccato and continuous staccato to show the multi-layered nature of the music, combining the melody of folk songs with modern elements, showing a unique musical realm. The unrestrained and passionate melody depicts the unique charm of Mongolian culture.

Double Tai Chi Fan “Entering the New Era", male and female actors perform the most beautiful dance with fans accompanied by melodious tunes, cheerful and grand. Tai Chi and fans, across thousands of years, passion and momentum, are all hidden in the dancing fans! This kind of exercise that combines fitness and art is completely the soul of Chinese Kung Fu martial arts, and every move shows cultural confidence.

The band played “The Water of Wanquan River is Clear and Clear", the water of Wanquan River is clear and clear, I weave a hat to send to the Red Army, the army loves the people and the people support the army, the army and the people are united as one family, one family. The music is beautiful and pleasant, and the dancers dance with hats in their hands. The author noticed that the male actors (party representatives) in the dance accompaniment danced many times in different roles, which was very hard!

The brass ensemble “Scarborough Fair" was performed in a “foreign" white dress. A clarinet, a brass flute, and a blowpipe were played in perfect harmony. The melody was beautiful and poignant. The simple notes formed a tune that touched the soul, with a touch of melancholy, making people immersed in an indescribable poignancy.

The song and dance “Painting You" was performed with intoxicating singing and beautiful dancing! The Tibetan costumes of the male and female actors were very authentic and decent. The male actor had a deep and loud singing voice, performed naturally, interacted with the audience from time to time, and was very friendly. The two female actors performed Tibetan dances in an authentic way. Every move was relaxed and full of appeal!
Tibetan dance “Golden Sunshine", Gala Yasino Nono, shines on the snow-capped mountains, Yila Qiangba Nono! Use the agile posture like the wind to release the passion accumulated in summer, the dance moves are beautiful and the dance posture is graceful. It’s just three dancers wearing boat-shaped hats. The author didn’t understand it very well. Is it considered innovation?

Chopstick dance “Chopsticks Enjoy the Grassland" is a special dance of the Mongolian people. The dance uses chopsticks as props to show the charm of unique culture. The actors on stage are dressed in blue Tibetan costumes and white boots. They flexibly use the chopsticks with red tassels in their hands to dance gracefully, showing the dancers’ graceful posture and sense of rhythm.

Tai Chi sword “I love the snow in the north of the Great Wall", accompanied by beautiful tunes, the actors dance Tai Chi swords, beautiful like the breeze swaying willows, flowing like clouds and water, showing elegance in the smoothness, and showing softness in the nature. It is indeed a combination of movement and stillness, and hardness and softness.

The Yi dance “Soma Flower" is the finale of the whole performance. The actors’ costumes are the same as the Yi festival costumes and are luxurious and beautiful. “Soma flowers bloom, Soma flowers fall", the original song and dance performance gives people a shocking effect.

The more than two-hour performance came to an end. People immersed in joy waved goodbye reluctantly and said goodbye to each other!

After the “New Year’s Gala", everyone in the Jiahemay Senior Association group spoke and congratulated the Jiahemay Senior Association for the success of this event! Many videos and photos taken on the spot were also posted.

Everyone sincerely felt that joining the Jiahemay Senior Association family will make life more harmonious, happy and fulfilling!

家和美长者联谊会：2024年度总结与2025年展望

2024年，家和美长者联谊会始终秉持“服务社区长者，丰富晚年生活”的宗旨，通过一系列多元化的文体活动，为长者们搭建了一个欢乐、温馨的交流平台。太极、舞蹈、乐队和社区义演等活动让每一次相聚都充满欢声笑语，成为长者们生活中的美好回忆。

2024年度亮点

太极队：健康与文化的完美结合
太极队全年吸引了超过2000人次参与，包括太极拳、太极剑、太极扇等练习。这不仅提升了长者们的身体素质，还成为跨文化交流的纽带，增进了华裔、其它族裔等社区长者间的友谊。

舞蹈队：多元与活力的绽放
舞蹈队以民族舞和走秀舞为主线，全年参与人数超过2400人次：

＊民族舞蹈：通过《索玛花》《金色的阳光》《一杯美酒》等表演，生动展示了中华文化的丰富与魅力。
＊走秀舞蹈：结合旗袍、汉服和复古港风等主题，将传统与时尚完美融合，成为协会活动的亮点之一，广受观众好评。

乐队活动：音乐带来的欢乐时光
乐队通过长笛，口琴,二胡、电子琴、萨克斯，电吹管等器乐表演，以及合唱与舞蹈的巧妙结合，吸引了近2000人次参与。在各类文艺晚会上的出色表现赢得了热烈掌声，成为协会文化活动的重要组成部分。

社区义演：传递爱与关怀
协会今年参与了十多场社区活动和养老院义演，包括多元文化节、美食节、警民联欢会等。这些活动不仅传播了中华文化，也为社区和长者们带去了温暖与欢乐。

义工支持：感恩每一份奉献
感谢每一位义工和协会领导者的无私付出，他们在活动策划、组织和后勤保障中起到了关键作用，是每次活动顺利开展的坚实后盾。

展望2025
在新的一年，家和美长者联谊会将继续努力，丰富活动形式，提升活动质量，并拓展更多有意义的社区服务和义演项目。同时，我们期待更多志愿者加入，共同为社区长者传递更多关爱与温暖。

家和美长者联谊会已经成为一个充满爱与归属感的大家庭。让我们携手迈向2025，共同创造更多美好的瞬间！

注：请点击观看2024年活动精彩视频，回顾这一年的感动与欢乐！

Jiahemay Senior Association: 2024 Annual Summary and 2025 Outlook

In 2024, the Jiahemay Senior Association has always adhered to the purpose of “serving the elderly in the community and enriching their later life". Through a series of diversified cultural and sports activities, it has built a joyful and warm communication platform for the elderly. Tai Chi, dance, band, and community charity performances make every gathering full of laughter and become a beautiful memory in the lives of the elderly.

Highlights of 2024

Tai Chi Team: The perfect combination of health and culture
The Tai Chi team attracted more than 2,000 participants throughout the year, including Tai Chi, Tai Chi sword, Tai Chi fan, and other exercises. This not only improves the physical fitness of the elderly, but also becomes a link for cross-cultural exchanges and enhances the friendship between the elderly in the Chinese and Vietnamese communities.

Dance team: the bloom of diversity and vitality
The dance team focuses on folk dance and catwalk dance, with more than 2,400 participants throughout the year:

—Folk dance: Through performances such as “Soma Flower", “Golden Sunshine" and “A Glass of Wine," the richness and charm of Chinese culture are vividly demonstrated.
—Catwalk dance: Combining themes such as cheongsam, Hanfu and retro Hong Kong style, it perfectly integrates tradition and fashion, becoming one of the highlights of the association’s activities and widely praised by the audience.

Band activities: Happy time brought by music
The band attracted nearly 2,000 people to participate through instrumental performances such as flute, harmonica, erhu, electronic keyboard, saxophone, electric wind instrument, and the clever combination of chorus and dance. The outstanding performance at various literary and artistic evenings won warm applause and became an important part of the association’s cultural activities.

Community charity performances: conveying love and care
This year, the association participated in more than ten community activities and nursing home charity performances, including multicultural festivals, food festivals, police-civilian parties, etc. These activities not only spread Chinese culture, but also brought warmth and joy to the community and the elderly.

Volunteer support: grateful for every contribution
Thanks to every volunteer and association leader for their selfless contribution. They played a key role in event planning, organization, and logistics support and are a solid backing for the smooth development of each event.

Looking forward to 2025
In the new year, the Jiahemay senior  association will continue to work hard to enrich the form of activities, improve the quality of activities, and expand more meaningful community services and charity performances. A

亲爱的会员们：

以下是协会近期重要活动安排：

1. AGM会员年度大会

时间：2025年1月10日
地点: mississauga valley community center (L C Taylor room )
内容：总结过去一年的工作，财务，规划新的一年活动。欢迎您提出宝贵建议，共同发展协会！

2. 迎春汇演

时间：2025年1月17日上午9:30
地点：Mississauga Valley Community Center
L C Taylor Room
内容：新春庆祝活动，包括文艺表演与联欢。欢迎报名参与或协助筹备，共度欢乐时光！

3. 中国新年养老院公益演出

时间：2025年1月28日
地点：Cathraw Garden 长期护理中心

内容：带去充满气氛的文艺汇演，为长者送上家的温暖与关怀。欢迎加入节日，为社会贡献力量！
具体安排另行通知。

未注册或未缴纳会员费的会员请加快办理，便利参与活动。感谢您的支持，期待与您共度美好时光！

家和美长者联谊会

Event Notice
Dear members:
The following are the important activities of the association in the near future:

1. AGM   (Members’ meeting)

Time: January 10, 2025
Location: Mississauga Valley Community Center (L C Taylor room)
Content: Summarize the work and finance of the past year and plan the activities of the new year. You are welcome to make valuable suggestions and develop the association together!

2. Spring Festival Gala

Time: 9:30 am, January 17, 2025
Location: Mississauga Valley Community Center
L C Taylor Room
Content: New Year celebrations, including cultural performances and parties. Welcome to sign up to participate or assist in the preparations and spend a happy time together!

3. Chinese New Year
Nursing Home Charity Performance

Time: January 28, 2025
Location: Cathraw Garden Long-term Care Center
Content: Bring an atmospheric cultural performance ， bring the warmth and care of home to the elderly.  Welcome to join the festival and contribute to society!
Specific arrangements will be notified separately. Members who have not registered or paid membership fees please speed up the process to facilitate participation in activities. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to having a good time with you!

Jiahemay Senior Association

今天12月4日，家和美长者协会应邀参加了社区举办的圣诞午餐会，现场充满了节日的喜悦与温暖。

圣诞老人的到来让气氛更加热烈，他与大家合影互动，送上美好的祝福。随后，熟悉的圣诞旋律响起，大家不约而同地唱起歌，歌声会在场中回荡。

丰富的美食和欢乐的氛围让人倍感满足。会员们用镜头记录了无数美好的瞬间，每一张照片都写下了充满的喜悦，定格了真挚的情感。

感谢社区的精心准备，让我们在笑声与歌声中度过了一个难忘的一天

Christmas lunch: smiles and songs warm

Today, December 4, the jiahemay senior Association was invited to participate in the Christmas lunch held by the community. The scene was full of festive joy and warmth.

The arrival of Santa Claus made the atmosphere even more lively. He took photos with everyone and sent good wishes. Then, the familiar Christmas melody sounded, and everyone sang songs spontaneously, and the songs echoed in the venue.

The rich food and joyful atmosphere made people feel satisfied. Members used the camera to record countless beautiful moments. Every photo was full of joy and captured sincere emotions.

Thanks to the community’s careful preparation, we spent an unforgettable day in laughter and singing.