Jiahemay Dance Team Invited to Perform at Xin Tiandi Seniors Association Christmas Tea Gathering
On December 22, 2024, the Jiahemay Dance Team was invited by the Xin Tiandi Seniors Association to attend its Christmas Tea Gathering and present a cultural performance for seniors at the event. The team performed the ethnic dance “Soma Flower”, adding color and vitality to the holiday celebration.
The atmosphere at the event was warm and cheerful. The graceful and expressive dance performance enriched the program, brought joy and meaningful festive moments to the seniors, and further promoted cultural exchange and emotional connection between community organizations.
🎄 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.
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。
Date: October 11, 2025 Location: Brampton Food Festival, Brampton
On October 11, Jiahemay Senior Association was invited by the Brampton Chinese Association to perform at the Brampton Food Festival. Our team presented five wonderful programs, bringing joy and energy to the event. The lively performances received warm applause from the audience. Local councillors and community leaders attended the event and highly praised our performances. We sincerely thank the Brampton Chinese Association for their kind invitation and strong support.
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。
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。
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!
On June 28, 2025, the Jiahemay Senior Association was invited by Ontario MPP Sheref Sabawy to perform at a multicultural community event held at Erin Meadows Community Centre in Mississauga.
The association presented two performances: the fan dance Apple Crates and the ethnic dance The Suo Ma Flower, showcasing traditional Chinese arts and the vibrant, active spirit of seniors. The performances drew enthusiastic applause from a diverse audience, and several community organizations expressed interest in future collaborations on the spot. This event fostered cultural exchange and mutual understanding among different communities, and highlighted the important role seniors play in building an inclusive, diverse, and engaged society.
Check out the video of our performance that day!
家和美长者协会参加安省议员多元文化活动演出
2025年6月28日，家和美长者协会应安省议员 Sheref Sabawy 邀请，前往 Mississauga 的 Erin Meadows Community Centre，参加多元文化社区活动演出。
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".
家和美长者联谊会 