分類: 太极
[Silverthorn Care Community Performance Brief]
On August 27, 2025, the Jiahemay Senior Association held a successful cultural performance at Silverthorn Care Community. The performers ranged in age from teenagers to seniors over 80, showcasing intergenerational participation and cultural heritage.
The audience at the care home was fully engaged, nodding, applauding, smiling, and even interacting with the performers. This marked the association’s third visit to the facility, and they have been invited again to bring more joy and care during the Lunar New Year.
The smooth execution of the performance was made possible by the hard work behind the scenes. The president personally assisted members with transportation and prepared the sound system; the vice president coordinated overall arrangements and ensured food and refreshments; team leaders guided rehearsals and assisted with costumes; the photographer captured precious moments; the host professionally led the event; and volunteers quietly supported transportation, logistics, and the venue. Everyone played their part, ensuring a successful performance.
This event not only brought warmth and joy to the residents but also demonstrated the Chinese community’s active engagement in society and promotion of multicultural exchange, highlighting the unique value of seniors and youth participating together in community activities.
[Silverthorn Care Community 演出简报】
2025年8月27日，家和美长者联谊会在 Silverthorn Care Community 举办了一场成功的文艺演出。此次演出队伍涵盖了不同年龄层，从十几岁的青少年到年逾八十的长者同台亮相，充分体现了代际融合与文化传承。
老人院的观众们全程投入，频频点头、鼓掌、微笑，甚至与演员们一同互动，现场气氛热烈。这已是协会第三次受邀到该院演出，并再次收到邀请在春节回访，为院友们带来更多欢乐与关怀。
演出的顺利进行，离不开团队背后的辛勤付出。会长亲自接送交通不便的会员，并提前准备音响设备；副会长统筹整体安排，负责饮食保障；组长们带领大家反复排练、协助修改演出服装；摄影师用镜头留下珍贵瞬间，主持人以专业串联引领全场；义工们在交通、后勤、场地等各方面默默支持。大家各司其职，齐心协力，才确保了演出的圆满成功。
这场演出不仅为养老院居民送去温暖和欢乐，更展示了华人社区积极参与社会、推动多元文化交流的实际行动，也凸显了长者与青少年共同参与社区活动的独特价值。
The performance videos have been uploaded. Welcome to watch!
jiahemay senior association July Activity Report
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
＊增强身体协调与平衡
＊缓解孤独、改善情绪
＊增强社交互动
＊提升生活质量
项目已完成前期筹备，即将全面实施，紧扣政府“积极老龄化”“心理健康”“社区互助”等政策方向。
🤝 诚邀热心公益的年轻义工加入家和美，共同关爱长者，促进社区和谐发展。
📹 活动视频与照片将陆续发布，欢迎关注，共享长者活力与精彩！
Jiahemay Senior Association shines at Mississauga summer Kickoff opening performance sets the tone, multicultural spirit wings applause!
On June 20th, the Jiahemay Senior Association organized over 100 members to participate in the City of Mississauga’s summer outdoor kickoff event at Mississauga Valley Park. The event drew approximately 800 attendees and was filled with vibrant energy.
The festivities began with our band performing well-known classics like Jingle Bells, creating a cheerful and lively atmosphere for everyone.
For the official program, Jiahemay had the honor of opening the event. Accompanied by our live band, our dance and Tai Chi teams joined members in a heartfelt group performance of the Canadian national anthem—an emotional and respectful moment. This was followed by a powerful and synchronized Tai Chi demonstration that received enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Our members also actively joined in interactive activities throughout the day, including circle dancing, line dancing, square dancing, and yoga, showcasing their vitality and passion. The park was filled with laughter and joy.
Our performance was so well-received that four different cultural groups invited us on the spot to participate in their upcoming events—further affirming Jiahemay Senior Association’s growing influence in promoting multicultural exchange.
Jiahemay will continue to serve seniors through cultural and wellness activities, spreading warmth and building a harmonious community together.
📸 Check out our event photos and videos!
🎉 家和美长者协会亮相密市夏日活动
暖场演奏开好头，多元文化赢掌声！
6月20日，家和美长者协会组织百余位会员，参加了密西沙加市政府在 Mississauga Valley Park 举办的夏季户外启动仪式，现场约800人参与，气氛热烈。
活动一开始，我们的乐队就用《铃儿响叮当》等中外经典歌曲暖场，为全场带来轻松愉快的氛围。
正式演出时，协会担任开场节目，由乐队现场伴奏，舞蹈队、太极队与会员们一起合唱加拿大国歌，场面庄重感人。紧接着，太极队整齐有力的表演赢得满场掌声。
当天会员们还热情参与了圈圈舞、排舞、广场舞、瑜伽等互动环节，尽情展示健康活力，现场欢声笑语不断。
我们的表现也获得其他社区的高度肯定，当场就有四个不同族裔的团体邀请我们参加他们的活动，充分体现了家和美在多元文化交流中的影响力。
家和美将继续用文化和健康活动服务长者，传递温暖，共建和谐社区！
📸 精彩照片和视频欢迎点击查看！
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 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！
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。
家和美长者联谊会 