家和美长者协会受邀参加 Mississauga Valley 圣诞节社区聚餐

On 2025年12月4日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 走秀、健康讲座、合唱、太极、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队、乒乓球發表留言

今年，我们家和美长者协会再次受 Mississauga Valley 社区中心邀请，参加他们一年一度的圣诞节聚餐活动。能够连续多年获邀，是社区与市政府对我们工作的肯定，也是对我们长者团队的支持与鼓励。

在温暖的灯光与节日装饰中，不同国家、不同文化背景的长者们围坐在一起，共享美食、交流笑声，感受节日带来的温馨与喜悦。对于大家来说，这不仅是一场聚餐，更是一份来自社区的关怀——在寒冷的冬季里，让心更加贴近，让彼此更加连结。

家和美长者协会也会继续努力，为社区长者带来更多健康、有活力、充满温情的活动。

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🎄 Jiahemay Seniors Association Invited to the Mississauga Valley Christmas Community Dinner

This year, the Jiahemay Seniors Association was once again invited by the Mississauga Valley Community Center to attend its annual Christmas community dinner. Being invited year after year is not only a recognition of our work from the community and the city government, but also a gesture of support and encouragement for our seniors’ group.

Amid warm lighting and festive decorations, seniors from different countries and cultural backgrounds gathered to share delicious food, exchange laughter, and enjoy the warmth and joy of the holiday season. For everyone, this was more than just a dinner—it was a heartfelt expression of care from the community, bringing people closer together during the cold winter months.

The Jiahemay Seniors Association will continue to strive to bring more healthy, energetic, and heartwarming activities to seniors in our community.

Jiahemay Golden Melody Series 活动剪影

On 2025年11月28日2025年11月28日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 健康讲座、合唱、主要、乐队發表留言

2025 年，我们举办了 Golden Melody Series 金曲乐龄活动，并得到了市政府的支持。整个为期十周的课程共吸引了超过 50 位长者参与，现场气氛轻松而充满活力。

活动结合音乐、节奏练习、轻松运动和互动交流，让参与的长者们在快乐中提升记忆力、身体灵活度，并结识了许多新朋友。

在课程中段，我们还举办了一场小型汇报演出。长者们非常投入，唱歌、节奏表演都展现了他们的热情与进步。现场掌声不断，氛围温馨感人，是本系列活动最令人难忘的亮点之一。

Golden Melody Series 不只是一个课程，更是一段温暖的社区经历。我们期待继续为长者带来更多健康、有趣、又充满爱的活动。

Jiahemay Golden Melody Series – Event Highlights

In 2025, we hosted the Golden Melody Series for seniors, with support from the municipal government. This ten-week program attracted over 50 seniors, creating a lively and relaxed atmosphere throughout.

The program combined music, rhythm exercises, light physical activity, and interactive social sessions, allowing participants to enhance their memory and physical flexibility while making many new friends.

Midway through the program, we also held a small showcase performance. The seniors enthusiastically participated, demonstrating their progress through singing and rhythm performances. The audience responded with continuous applause, creating a warm and touching atmosphere—one of the most memorable highlights of the series.

The Golden Melody Series is more than just a program; it is a heartwarming community experience. We look forward to bringing more healthful, fun, and meaningful activities to seniors in the future.

Jiahemay Senior Association –2026 Early-year Event Announcement

On 2025年11月5日2025年11月5日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 走秀、健康讲座、合唱、太极、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队、乒乓球發表留言

Dear Members and Community Friends,

To help everyone plan ahead, we are pleased to share our main activity schedule for early 2026 as follows:

Major Events

1. Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date: Friday, January 9, 9:15 a.m.
Venue: Mississauga Valley Community Center – LC Taylor Hall
Content: Presentation of the 2025 annual activity and financial reports and introduction of the 2026 work plan.

2. Spring Festival Gala
Date: Friday, January 16, 9:30 a.m.
Content: The association’s largest annual cultural event featuring a variety of performances.
Special Note: Government officials and community guests will be invited to join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming a new beginning together.

3. Lunar New Year Community Outreach Performances
Date: February
Content: The association will organize a volunteer performance team to visit local senior residences and long-term care homes, bringing festive greetings and warm wishes to the elderly.
Remarks: This is a volunteer-based activity. Participants will be coordinated by the association.

Cultural and Educational Programs

In addition to cultural performances, our association regularly hosts lectures and cultural-education activities.
For example, Currently, we are presenting the “ “Jiahemay Golden Melody Series” used music and rhythm to enrich seniors’ lives, promote physical and mental well-being, and strengthen social interaction and community engagement.

We sincerely thank all our members for their continued support and active participation.

Jiahemay Senior Association is committed to organizing a wide range of activities to help seniors stay active, enjoy life, maintain good health, and engage positively in the community — building a warm, harmonious, and caring environment for all.

家和美长者联谊会 — 2026年初活动公告

亲爱的会员与社区朋友们：

为便于大家提前安排时间，现将 2026年初主要活动计划公布如下：

主要活动

1. 会员大会（AGM）

时间：1月9日（星期五）上午 9:15

-地点：Mississauga Valley Community Centre – LC Taylor Hall

-内容：汇报2025年度活动与财务情况，并介绍2026年度工作计划

2. 迎春联欢会

-时间：1月16日（星期五）上午 9:30

-内容：协会年度最大型文艺活动，包含丰富表演

-特别说明：邀请政府官员及社区嘉宾共同参与，共庆春节，迎接新的一年。

3. 春节慰问演出

-时间：2月

-内容：协会组织部分会员前往本地长者公寓和老人院进行慰问表演，向长者送上新春祝福与关怀

-备注：活动为志愿性质，参与成员由协会统筹安排

文化教育活动

协会除了文艺演出，还定期举办各类讲座和文化教育活动，例如最近举办的 “Jiahemay Golden Melody Series（金曲回忆）”讲座
通过音乐与节奏带动，丰富长者生活，促进身心健康，并增强社交互动和社区参与感。感谢各位会员一直以来的支持与参与。

家和美长者联谊会致力于组织丰富多样的活动，让长者老有所为，乐享生活，健康快乐、积极参与社会，与社区互动，共建温馨和谐的生活环境。

家和美长者联谊会
Jiahemay Senior Association

Jiahemay Golden Melody series (金曲乐宴)

On 2025年10月30日2025年11月11日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 健康讲座、合唱、主要、乐队發表留言

“.Jiahemay Golden Melody Series（金曲乐宴）”项目目前已顺利完成四分之三的进程。为展示阶段成果，我们于10月29日在 Erindale Community Hall 举行了一场小型汇报演出。

活动共有四十多位成员参加，节目包括声乐、器乐、打击乐和歌舞等。现场气氛热烈，长者们积极参与，充分展现了学习成果与艺术热情。

多位义工也积极参与活动筹备和现场协助，为活动的顺利进行提供了有力支持。本项目有效促进了长者的身心健康与社区融合。

接下来，我们将继续推进项目的最后阶段，巩固成果，迎接最终汇演。
音乐让生活更有色彩，也让社区更加温暖有爱。

Jiahemay Golden Melody Series Project Progress Report
The “Jiahemay Golden Melody Series” project has successfully completed three-quarters of its planned activities. To showcase the progress achieved so far, we held a mini performance on October 29 at the Erindale Community Hall.
More than forty members participated in the event, featuring a diverse range of performances including vocal, instrumental, percussion, and song-and-dance numbers. The atmosphere was lively, with seniors actively engaging and demonstrating their artistic achievements and enthusiasm.
Several volunteers also took part in the event preparation and on-site coordination, providing strong support to ensure the smooth running of the program. The project has effectively promoted seniors’ physical and mental well-being while enhancing community connection.
Moving forward, we will continue to advance into the final stage of the project, consolidating our achievements and preparing for the concluding performance.
Music adds color to life and warmth to our community.

Jiahemay Golden Melody series project progress Report

On 2025年10月18日2025年10月18日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 健康讲座、合唱、广场舞、主要、乐队發表留言

家和美《金曲暖心系列》项目进展汇报

家和美《金曲暖心系列》在政府支持下顺利开展多次课堂活动。课堂氛围热烈，长者们积极参与打鼓、拍手、用脚打拍子，各种乐器齐齐上阵，笑声、歌声和掌声交织在一起。

活动帮助长者锻炼身体协调性和平衡能力，同时动脑记节奏和歌词，有助于认知功能提升和预防老年痴呆症，也增强了自信心和社交参与度。

感谢政府的支持，让我们通过音乐为社区长者带来健康、快乐与温暖。

Jiahemay Senior Association – Golden Melody Series Project Progress Report

With the support of the government, the Jiahemay Golden Melody Series project has successfully held multiple class sessions. Each session was filled with energy and joy as seniors enthusiastically participated by drumming, clapping, and tapping their feet to the rhythm. Various instruments joined in, creating a lively atmosphere of laughter, singing, and applause.

The activities have helped seniors improve physical coordination and balance while engaging their minds to remember rhythms and lyrics — enhancing cognitive function and helping to prevent dementia. The project has also strengthened participants’ confidence and social connections.

We sincerely thank the government for its support, which allows us to bring health, happiness, and warmth to our community’s seniors through the power of music.

👉 Please check out our wonderful video to see the highlights!

Jiahemay Senior Association weekly schedule

On 2025年9月24日2025年9月26日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 走秀、健康讲座、合唱、太极、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队、乒乓球發表留言

Jiahemay Senior Association shines at Mississauga Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival

On 2025年9月22日2025年9月22日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 走秀、合唱、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队發表留言

This summer, Jiahemay Seniors Association actively participated in community events, from nursing home visits to local cultural festivals. On September 21, we joined the Mississauga Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival at Square One Shopping Centre, one of the city’s largest annual celebrations attracting thousands of visitors.

Our association presented four dance performances and two band pieces, showcasing the talents of our senior members. A special highlight came from two young performers, aged 10 and 13, who played SexPhone and clarinet alongside their grandparents. Their lively presence added youthful energy to the stage and beautifully reflected our mission of connecting generations and strengthening community bonds.

家和美协会精彩亮相密西沙加中秋美食灯会

这个夏天，家和美协会积极参与社区活动，从养老院慰问到本地文化节演出都有我们的身影。9月21日，我们参加了在密西沙加最大购物中心 Square One 举行的年度中秋美食灯会，该活动吸引了数千名观众。

协会为大家带来了4个舞蹈和2个乐队节目，充分展现了长者们的艺术才华。特别亮点是两位年仅10岁和13岁的小朋友，他们在乐队中演奏萨克斯和单簧管，与爷爷奶奶同台合作，舞台上洋溢着青春与温情，也生动诠释了我们促进代际交流、凝聚社区的宗旨。

“Golden Melody Series" lesson 2 Successfully Held

On 2025年9月10日2025年9月10日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 健康讲座、合唱、民族舞、主要、乐队發表留言

On September 10, the Jiahemay Senior Association held the second session of the “Golden Melody series “. The class took place in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Under the guidance of the instructor, participants not only sang familiar classic songs but also engaged in rhythm exercises using hand claps, foot taps, drumming, and vocal cues. The session was lively, with members actively participating, which helped improve their memory and coordination while fostering interaction and enjoyment through music.

This series consists of ten lessons in total, aiming to provide seniors with both physical and mental enjoyment as well as a strengthened sense of community.

金曲回忆 · 第二课顺利开展

9月10日，家和美协会“金曲回忆”系列活动举行了第二堂课。活动在轻松愉快的氛围中进行，长者们在老师的带领下，不仅演唱了熟悉的经典歌曲，还通过手拍、脚踩、打鼓和口令等多种方式参与节奏训练。课堂气氛热烈，成员们积极投入，既锻炼了记忆力与协调力，又在音乐中增进了交流与欢乐。

本系列共十堂课程，将持续为长者们带来身心愉悦与社区凝聚力的双重收获。

Golden Melody series successfully Launched

On 2025年9月5日2025年9月10日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 健康讲座、合唱、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队發表留言

Golden Melody Series Successfully Launched

On September 3, with the support of the City of Mississauga, the Jiahemay Senior Association successfully launched the Golden Melody series (10 sessions in total). The first session attracted nearly 50 seniors to participate enthusiastically, with 9 volunteers providing full support to ensure that every participant could join smoothly.

Through interactive music and rhythm activities, seniors enjoyed a joyful atmosphere while experiencing the fun of music. The program also helps to enhance cognitive abilities, physical coordination, and flexibility, while fostering social interaction and a sense of belonging. Laughter filled the room, and participants expressed their eagerness to join the remaining 9 sessions.

This project aims to encourage seniors to actively participate in community life, make new friends, strengthen their sense of belonging, and improve both physical and mental well-being. The successful launch of the first session laid a solid foundation for the series and demonstrated the project’s value in supporting active aging and community integration.

jiahemay senior association July Activity Report

On 2025年7月11日2025年7月11日由Jiahemay senior association撰寫In 走秀、健康讲座、合唱、太极、广场舞、民族舞、主要、乐队發表留言

Starting in July, due to summer camps occupying indoor venues, Jiahemay Senior Association relocated its dance, Tai Chi, and fashion teams to the outdoor plaza under the City Hall clock tower. Meanwhile, the choir and karaoke and band continued rehearsing indoors. We held five regular activities each week, with steadily growing participation:

＊Tai Chi Team: ~60 participants
＊Choir: 30+ participants

＊Band: 20+ participants

＊Dance Team: Nearly 20 participants

＊Karaoke: Over 10 participants

We actively participated in various cultural and civic events, including:

✅ Cultural performance at the Pakistan Association
✅ Performance at a city councillor’s community exchange event
✅ Participation in the local Multicultural Festival
✅ Attendance at the City’s Bicycle Use and Safety seminar
✅ Scheduled senior home performance in August
✅ Performances at the Food Festival and Nanjing Chamber of Commerce celebration
✅ Invitation to the Police-Community Friendship Day in September

This month, we were thrilled to receive city funding for our new project:
“Jiahemay Golden Melody series “

Through nostalgic melodies and rhythmic movement, the project aims to help seniors:

＊Prevent cognitive decline
＊Enhance balance and coordination
＊Relieve loneliness and boost emotional well-being
＊Increase social interaction
＊Improve quality of life

With the preparation phase complete, the project is set to launch, aligning closely with government priorities on active aging, mental health, and community support.

🤝 We warmly invite young volunteers who are passionate about community service to join Jiahemay, bringing care and connection to our seniors while building a more harmonious society.

📹 Event videos and photos will be shared soon—stay tuned to witness the vitality and joy of our senior members!

家和美长者联谊会｜七月活动简报】

七月起，因夏令营占用室内场地，家和美长者联谊会将舞蹈队、太极队、模特队转至市政府大钟下广场开展户外活动，合唱队与乐队继续在室内排练。每周开展5次活动，参与人数稳步增长：

-太极队：约60人

-合唱队：30余人

-乐队：20余人

-舞蹈队：近20人

-卡拉OK活动：10余人

我们积极参与社区文化与市政活动，包括：

✅ 七月参加巴基斯坦协会文化演出
✅ 为市议员交流活动演出
✅ 参与本地多元文化节
✅ 出席城市“自行车使用与安全维护”讲座
✅ 八月将赴养老院慰问演出
✅ 参加美食节与南京商会庆典演出
✅ 九月受邀参与社区警民联欢会

近期，我们成功获得市政府资助，启动“音乐温暖人心：怀旧金曲唱起来”项目。该项目通过怀旧歌曲与律动，帮助长者：

＊预防认知退化