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。 

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！

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。