Kin On Seniors’ Day

2023 Event Recap 活動後記

On August 19, Kin On successfully hosted its annual Seniors’ Day event at the Evangelical Chinese Church of Seattle in Redmond. This cherished event, now in its 7th year, was dedicated to honoring the wisdom, experience, and contributions of seniors within the community. With a variety of engaging activities, heartfelt speeches, and connections forged, the day was a beautiful tribute to the elder members of the Asian community. Including staff/volunteers, sponsors/speakers, performers, and all friends who attended, there were more than 350 people participating in the event. Conrad Lee, councilmember/ former mayor of City of Bellevue, also attended the grand occasion. The event received high praise.

Promoting senior well-being was a significant focus of the event. A series of health and wellness workshops were conducted, covering topics such as long-term care and caregiver self-care. Experts in geriatric health provided valuable insights, encouraging seniors to prioritize their physical, emotional, and mental health as they continued to age gracefully. In addition, there are more than fifteen community service organizations setting up information booths to provide attendees with social and health service information.

Another highlight of the Kin On Seniors’ Day is to showcase the talents and achievements of members of the Kin On Healthy Living Program and other community artists. In our interactive activity area, instructors from the Kin On Community Center teach everyone Chinese calligraphy and guide them in creating imaginative watercolor paintings. In the afternoon of the event, more than two hundred people gathered in the auditorium to enjoy and participate in the singing, dancing, and interactive activities on stage. The vibrant cultural diversity of the Kin On community was celebrated through an array of cultural activities and exhibits. Seniors showcased traditional dances, music, and crafts from their respective backgrounds, sharing the beauty of their heritage with younger generations.

Thanks to everyone’s collective effort and enthusiasm for community service, Kin On was able to organize this grand event for the community to participate in together. A special thank you goes to the hardworking staff and volunteers, as well as the assistance and support from various organizations that ensured the smooth execution of the event.

2023 Kin On Seniors’ Day was a resounding success, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of appreciation for seniors’ wisdom, an enriched understanding of cultural diversity, and a deeper commitment to fostering inter-generational connections.

8月19日,健安在瑞德蒙西雅圖證道堂(東區分堂)成功舉辦一年一度的敬老節活動。健安敬老節已進入第七個年頭,致力於表彰及感謝社區內長者的智慧、經驗和貢獻。通過各種互動活動、健康演講和資源展覽會,對亞裔社區長者的美好致敬。此次活動共有工作人員/志願者、參展商/演講者、表演者以及所有到場朋友等350餘人參與,貝爾維尤市議員、前市長李瑞麟先生也到場參加盛事,活動大獲參加者的好評。

促進長者健康生活是敬老節的一個重點。一系列健康和保健研討會涵蓋長期護理和護理人員自我護理等主題。老年健康專家提供了寶貴的建議,鼓勵長者在步入老年時優先考慮他們的身體、情感和心理健康。除此之外,還有十餘個社區服務機構來設置資訊站,為來們提供社康服務資訊。

健安敬老節的另一個重頭戲就是讓健安康健樂頤計劃的會員們及其他社區藝術家展現才藝與成果。我們的互動活動區有健安社區中心的老師帶大家學習中國書法,製作創意水彩畫。活動的下午,有超過二百人在禮堂一起欣賞和參與舞台上的歌唱,舞蹈和帶動跳。通過一系列文化活動和展覽展現健安社區充滿活力的文化多樣性。老人們展示了各自背景的傳統舞蹈、音樂和手工藝,與年輕一代分享了他們的文化遺產。

鑒於大家的共同努力以及對社區服務的熱情,健安才能夠舉辦此盛會讓社區人們共同參與。特別感謝辛勤的工作人員和志願者,以及各機構的協助和支持使活動順利進行。

2023 年健安敬老節取得了巨大成功,讓與會者重新認識了長者的智慧,豐富了對文化多樣性的理解,並促進不同年代人的緊密聯繫。

Seniors’ Day Recap Video 活動回顧視頻
YouTube Recording 

Sponsors 贊助單位

Health Champion

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Health Leader

ICHS

International Community Health Services 國際社區健康中心

Health Partner

AARP

AARP Washington

Sponsors:

Organization of Chinese Americans Greater Seattle, OCA