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!
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 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。
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
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!
**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**
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!
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!
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.
The Jiahemay senior Association brings warmth and laughter to the nursing home
At 9:15 am on November 20, the Jiahemay senior Association Art Troupe walked into AgeCare Wenleigh Nursing Home (Mississauga) and presented a wonderful art performance for the elderly.
Careful preparation, passionate presentation To ensure the smooth progress of the performance, the members arrived at the scene early and were busy with the set, rehearsal and makeup. The photographer also set up the equipment and prepared to record the wonderful moments. The association thoughtfully prepared fruits, snacks and water to ensure that everyone was energetic.
Rich programs and continuous applause The performance included more than ten programs, including instrumental performances, dances and songs, integrating Chinese culture and diverse characteristics. The graceful dance and beautiful music made the elderly feel happy. The head of the nursing home said: “The performance of the Jiahemei Art Troupe today was very wonderful! The music was beautiful and the dance was moving. We old people were very happy to watch it, and even felt excited to tears. Many elderly people were exposed to the music and performances of Chinese culture for the first time, and they expressed their deep love!"
Promote culture and convey warmth The Jiahemay Senior Association has always been committed to promoting culture and caring for the elderly through art. This performance showed the unity and dedication of the team, which not only made the elderly feel warm, but also made the team participants feel proud.
In the future, the association will continue to connect the elderly with love and culture, and bring joy and comfort to more people.