Townhall Meeting: Tobacco Use and Safety in the Asian Community
2018-09-08 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
You are invited to ACA’s “Tobacco Use and Safety in the Asian Community” Townhall Meeting.
ACA always strives to promote the general welfare of Chinese Americans and the Asian Pacific American community by supporting youth education, enhancing the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities, and reducing health disparities.
From April 2017 to January 2018, ACA partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) and multiple local organizations to conduct a Michigan Asian Tobacco Usage Survey. Now ACA would like to share the survey results with the community.
ACA will go over our findings in a Townhall Meeting on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights. We’ll also discuss as a group the essential question: “As a community, how do we fight against tobacco for our community health, our future, and our next generation? And what is our next step?”
Your attendance is critical to help promote the health of your family, your children, and the community. I hope you can attend our Townhall Meeting on September 8th. Please extend this invitation to your family, friends, school board, doctor or any people who can benefit from this Townhall Meeting or would like to help our community reduce tobacco use.

Townhall Date & Time: September 8th, 2018. 2PM-5PM
Address: 32585 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Further information and registration contact: 248-585-9343 or kchen@acaccc.org

Thanks!

9月18日亚裔社区烟草使用与安全社区讨论会议将在美华协会华人活动中心举行

美华协会诚挚邀请社区所有成员参加亚裔社区烟草使用与安全社区讨论会。
美华协会一直致力于通过支持青年教育，改善老年人和残疾成年人的生活以及减少健康差异来促进华裔美国人和亚太裔美国人的普遍福利。
自2017年四月至2018年一月，美华协会与密西根健康与人口服务部以及其他一些本地社区合作在大底特律区域进行了密西根亚裔烟草使用情况调查。现在，美华协会希望将此次调查结果与广大社区成员们一起分享。
在9月8日礼拜六下午2点至5点期间，美华协会将于大家分享一些此次调查得最新发现。同时，会议上将对讨论作为一个社区，如何在接下来更好得与烟草滥用做斗争，如何促进社区未来以及下一代得健康，如何做好下一步等主题讨论。
您的出席将对促进您家庭，孩子以及社区健康至关重要。我们希望您能在百忙之中于9月8日抽空参加这个对社区，对个人的健康未来十分重要的会议。同时，请将这份邀请与您的家庭，朋友，校区理事会，医生等任何可以从此次会议获益或者任何有意愿帮助促进社区健康，减少烟草使用的人分享。

日期时间: September 8th, 2018. 2PM-5PM
地址: 32585 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
更多详细信息以及注册请联系: 248-585-9343 或 kchen@acaccc.org

APIA-an interactive college leadership training program
2018-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | hatcher graduate library gallery room 100, hatcher graduate library gallery room 100,, United States
APIA U is an interactive college leadership training program that assembles students from each region of the United States and focuses on self-awareness, team-building, and direct action organizing. Participants will be asked to challenge themselves, share their experiences, and develop leadership tools in order to effectively serve as catalysts for change.
Knowing that cultural influences impact how one leads, our mission is to provide Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) student leaders and activists with a unique training opportunity that keeps in mind the viewpoints and experiences of AAPIs and students of color.
For more information and registration, please click here.

Healthy Gardening Fair
2018-09-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Healthy Gardening Fair
9.15.2018 SAT 4 PM – 7 PM
The Healthy Gardening Fair is a free community event presented by the Association of Chinese Americans. It is a “Homegrown, Homemade” themed event with a special focus on Healthy Living! The event includes: Home Garden Product Sharing; Health & Nutrition Workshops; Information Booths; Food and Drink Booths; and Winter Melon Competition. It will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the Chinese Community Center located at 32585 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071.
If you are interested in participating, please register here and if you are interested in a booth, you can register here. For more information, you can visit our website or call 248-585-9343.
健康園藝日是由美华协会颁发的免费社区活动。 这是一个“本土，自制”主题活动，特别关注健康生活！ 活动包括：家庭花园产品分享; 健康与营养讲座; 信息亭; 食品和饮料摊位; 和冬瓜比赛。 该活动将于2018年9月15日星期六在美华中心举行 (32585 Concord Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071)。
如果您有兴趣参加，请在此注册，如果您对展位感兴趣，可以在这里注册。 欲了解更多信息，您可以访问我们的网站或致电 248-585-9343。

Welcoming Week 2018
2018-09-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Spirit Plaza, 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226,, United States
Welcoming Week 2018 in Detroit is set to begin next week from September 17th to 21st with music, arts, and food offered nightly at the Spirit of Detroit Plaza from 5pm to 7pm.
The series of nightly events seeks to present a celebration of Detroit as a welcoming, inclusive, and global city, and is an effort put together by the City of Detroit and the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit. It is also part of a larger initiative, Welcoming Week Michigan, championed by Gov. Snyder to recognize the diverse cultures and perspectives that make Michigan strong.

Each night will feature performers from different cultures of the world that have a presence in Detroit, as well as local vendors and organizations focused on promoting minority and immigrant cultures.
On Thursday, the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is organizing the night devoted to Chinese culture, and will have Chinese displays booths and put on Taiji Sword and Taiji Fan performances. We encourage you to come join ACA in this celebration of Chinese culture, as we look to build friendship with other minority groups and introduce Chinese culture to the mainstream community.
The other nights will feature a variety of diverse cultures from the city’s varied ethnic backgrounds, including: Mexican, Arab-American, Caribbean, and Bengali.
Date: Monday, 9/17 – Friday, 9/21
Time: 5-7pm
Chinese culture night: Thursday, 9/20
Place: Spirit of Detroit Plaza, 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Health Screenings
2018-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Heights, John R and 12 Mile, Madison Heights, Parking Lot (Old-Kmart), United States
For this year, we hold full health screenings(BP, Glucose, Lipid Panal, A1C) at Hannan House and Madison Heights at the below dates.

Hannan House (*10:00am-12:00pm)
Thurs, 8/16
Fri 10/12
Fri 1/4

Madison Heights – Saturday (*9:00am-12:00pm)
8/18
9/22
10/13
12/1
1/19

2018 Detroit China Festival
2018-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Grand Circus Park, 1998 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48226,, United States
The 2018 Detroit China Festival presented by Detroit Chinatown LLC is a gathering of all things Chinese related in Grand Circus Park on Sat, September 22, 2018, at 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The event includes Authentic Chinese Food, Live Music, Games, Raffle Draw, Keynote Speeches and more! ACA is one partner of this event and will have a booth onsite. Please join us to celebrate the festival!
See more information, and purchase tickets, $5 or $10 each, please refer to Eventbrite website or DCT website.

B3 Leadership Summit
2018-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakland University, 156 North Foundation Hall, 318 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester MI 48309 ,, United States
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is proud to announce the third edition of B3 Leadership Summit: “Explore, Engage, and Execute – the Ingredients for Professional and Personal Success“ which will be held on Saturday, September 22nd from 12pm to 4pm at Oakland University. The program is co-hosted by OCA National and its Detroit Chapter-Association of Chinese Americans (ACA). The OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national non-profit organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) in the United States. We are also honored to invite Oakland University to become a part of our 2018 B3 Leadership Summit through the China Club and Chinese Honor Society.
Launched in 2009, B3: Build, Breakthrough & Believe is a professional and leadership development program for aspiring Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals interested in taking their personal and professional goals to the next level through leadership development and networking. The goal of this program is to provide relevant information to the APA community, professional development, peer networking and mentoring to aspiring APA professionals.
The format of the workshop includes an inspirational presentation with two thought-starters, a panel with four speakers and a moderator, and a guided group discussions followed by a question and answer session by members of the audience. We are proud to introduce you to our theme and esteemed speakers’ team for the workshop:
Theme:
“Explore, Engage, and Execute – the ingredients for Professional and Personal Success”
Speakers:

Henry Tanaka (Moderator): Former Academic Dean for the Division of Art, Design and Humanities of Oakland Community College
Stephanie Chang: State Representative
Erwin Cruz: Executive Vice President of OCA Chicago and Executive of W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Julie Xiong: Global Diversity ERG Manager and Global Manufacturing HRBP of General Motors
Laurie VanPelt: Director of Management and Budget of Oakland County
Chris Lin: CEO and Founder of Mandy and Pandy

– Meet Our Speakers
Description:
What are the “ingredients” for professional and personal success?

First, explore passions and strengths to determine career goals, and through analysis of the supply and demand of the marketplace, design a strong career plan.
Second, engage a network of human resources, such as mentors and collaborators who will help to break through the hurdles of identifying supportive and necessary resources.
Third, execute a career plan through utilization of product and market research, procurement of resources, and effective networking.

This year’s event information is as follows:
Saturday, September 22nd
12pm – 4pm
Oakland University(OU Campus Map)
156 North Foundation Hall
318 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309
Admission FREE
Lunch will be served
Limited seating
Advance registration is required
Register today at: www.ocanational.org/b3-detroit2018
Learn more information on facebook

Proud Sponsors:
Southwest Airlines
China Club of Oakland University
Chinese Honor Society of Oakland University
Community Partners:
Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC)
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC)
National Association of Asian American Professionals-Detroit (NAAAP Detroit)
Chinese Association of Greater Detroit (CAGD)
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Korean American Cultural Center of Michigan (KACCM)
Filipino American Community Council of Michigan (FACCM)
Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA)
Vietnamese American Association of Michigan (CDNVQG Michigan)
APIAVote-Michigan

Please extend a special invitation to your members and friends to join us for the B3 Leadership Summit. Feel free to contact (313) 831-1790 or (248) 585-9343 for further questions. We look forward to meeting you at the event.

Mid Autumn Healthy Lifestyle Celebration
2018-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Wing Wah Restaurant, 15138 E. 13 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48088,, United States
Topics: Happy Birthday 65! Preparation for people turning 65 and need medicare. Help them to compare drug plan. Talk about new medicare card and medicare scam.
Language: Cantonese
Lunch is self-paid.
Macomb County residents who are 60 years or older may attend.
Registration: Please contact Eleana Loy (呂鄭儀華) at (586) 307-8984

Mental Health Awareness Promotion
2018-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
ACA is holding Mental Health Seminar at the Detroit Service Center.
The Association of Chinese Americans will hold a mental health seminar with Detroit Wayne County Mental Health Bureau in the Detroit Service Center on October 4, and the seminar will invite local psychologists to introduce the relevant knowledge of mental health care. Mental health has been a major health threat to Asian communities, and because of language and cultural barriers, the mental health of Asian-American communities has long been neglected. Therefore, the Association of Chinese Americans invites local psychological counseling experts, psychological counseling doctor, registered psychological tutor Dr. Song Meiqi to the Association of Chinese Americans for the community to provide free mental health care lectures, lectures will focus on the promotion of mental health, how to find the symptoms of mental illness and so on.
Interested community friends are invited to participate.
The lecture time is from 10:30 to 12 o’clock noon.
Detroit Service Center address: 4750 Woodward AVE., #211, Detroit, MI 48201
Registration Contact number is: 313-831-1790

Medicare Open Enrollment
2018-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
On October 5, 10, and 11, ACA will be holding free Medicare enrollment workshops in Canton, Madison Heights, and Detroit.
If you have any questions about Medicare sign up or enrollment options, come to one of these workshops for help.
Admission is free, no need to sign up, just walk in!
美华协会将于近期于在Canton，Madison Heights以及底特律举行医疗保险专题讲座。第一场将于10月5日礼拜五早10点在Canton Summit举行，欢迎参加。
地址为 46000 Summit Pkwy., Room PDC, Canton, MI 48188

Health Screenings
2018-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States

ESL Classes at the Detroit Service Center
2018-10-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-10-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-10-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-11-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
ACA’s Detroit Service Center offers a free ESL class every Tuesday from 10:30am-12:00pm.
Stanley Mosley, a long time ACA volunteer, known as Mo Lao-shi (莫老师) to his students, teaches the class using Chinese and English. The class emphasizes basic, conversational English and employs a variety of fun and varied topics to stimulate discussion and encourage in-class practice. Topics covered thus far in 2018 have included visiting the doctor, international travel, and dreams! Mr. Mosley gears his teaching especially to the seniors who frequent the center, but any and all age groups are welcome! The class goal is to expose students to new words and phrases that are useful for every-day life.
No registration required, but feel free to call and let us at 313.871.1790 to let us know you’re coming.
Additionally, Chinese hot lunch is available after class each week. Over 60 years old: $3 ; Under 60 years old: $4.

Acrylic Painting Class
2018-10-17 12:30 - 15:30, 2018-10-24 12:30 - 15:30, 2018-10-31 12:30 - 15:30, 2018-11-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
ACA will be having an acrylic painting class starting on Wednesday, October 10th 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the CCC taught by Yvonne Chen. Yvonne has been participating in the Michigan Fine Art Competition since 2011 and in 2013 her artwork was selected to be displayed at the Lawrence St Gallery in which she earned second place last year. The class will have a total of 5 sessions ending on Wednesday, November 7th and no experience is needed. The class fee is $100 which includes painting materials and canvases will be $5 extra.
If you are interested, please register here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdGFrwBRyjs1clpB…/viewform…
If you have any questions you can call us at 248-585-9343.

ACA in Michigan Announces its 46th Anniversary Gala
2018-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 48334, United States
We invite you to join us to commemorate our 46th year of serving the local Asian Pacific American (APA) community in Michigan.
Madison Heights, MI – The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is proud to announce the organization’s 46th Anniversary Gala to be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 5:30pm to 9pm, at the Glen Oaks Country Club located at 30500 West Thirteen Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:00 p.m.
Founded in 1972, Association of Chinese American is the Detroit Chapter of OCA-Advocates which has a long-standing reputation for providing vital community, civil and social services. With four service centers in Metro Detroit, ACA provides quality, year-around services, including youth leadership and education, social services, immigrant services, and much more.
To mark this year’s the 46th Anniversary, the event will feature keynote speaker Paul Chang, the Co-Chair of the Regional Network and on behalf of the Executive Director, Holly Ham, of White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Mr. Chang will deliver the theme and message: “Passion, Power, Persuasion: Building on the Best.” The evening begins with cocktails, dinner and culminates with exciting entertainment at this prestigious venue.
The Anniversary Gala is ACA’s signature annual gathering to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and refuel to strive for future success. It is a celebratory evening featuring state and city officials, cultural performances, and recognition of our outstanding community partners and sponsors. It is also an opportunity for the community, supporters and friends with an interest in working together to give back to our community in the areas of education, healthcare and cultural development. ACA demonstrates the power of collaboration and support to help engage people from our communities in Metro Detroit area, and the annual Galas have attracted a diverse and aware audience of friends of our community.
As a group, we are committed to help Asian Pacific Americans community in need with opportunities to promote and develop our fullest potential.
Join us for an evening of networking, dinner, fun and celebration. Friday, October 26, 2018, 5:30 pm at Glen Oaks Country Club. Please extend a special invitation to your members and friends to join us for the 46th Anniversary Gala. Please register online at https://acadetroit-2018-gala.eventbrite.sg and feel free to contact (313) 831-1790 or (248) 585-9343 for further questions. Event information is also available on website: www.acadetroit.org. We look forward to meeting you at the event.
美華協會隆重舉辦46週年慶晚會
美華協會謹訂於10月26日（星期五）下午5時30分，假Farmington Hills市的Glen Oaks Country Club舉辦46週年慶晚會。Glen Oaks Country Club會場美侖美奐，座落於30500 West Thirteen Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan。雞尾酒招待會將於下午5時30分開始，6時整開始晚會活動。
美華協會成立於1972年，是OCA-Advocates的底特律分會，在提供重要的社區，公民和社會服務方面享有盛譽。 美華協會在底特律地區有四個服務中心，提供優質的全年服務，包括青年領導和教育，社會服務，移民服務等等。
為紀念今年的46週年，美華協會特別邀請來自加州，代表白宫亞太裔行動計劃（White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders）執行董事Holly Ham，出席本次晚會的該會區域聯合主席Paul Chang，擔任專題主講，闡述主題和信息：“激情，力量，勸說：建立在最佳狀態。” 晚會將以雞尾酒開場，隨後即進行晚餐及晚會高潮節目。
週年慶晚會是美華協會的標誌性年度盛會，旨在慶祝這一年的成就，並為未來的成功而努力。 週年慶晚會，邀請州和市政府官員與會，節目包括多項文化表演，以及對我們傑出的社區合作夥伴和贊助商們致謝。 對於有興趣在教育，醫療保健和文化發展領域，回饋社區的支持者和朋友而言，這將是一個很好的交流機會。 美華協全力支持，並且號召願意為社區服務貢獻一己之力的社區朋友們，一齊踴躍參與，歷年來週年慶晚會吸引了我們社區的各種各樣的知名觀眾。
誠摯邀請亞太裔社區朋友們踴躍參加，美華協會46週年慶晚會。報名註冊請登https://acadetroit-2018-gala.eventbrite.sg ，活動相關問題，請逕上活動網站查詢www.acadetroit.org，或洽詢 (313) 831-1790 或 (248) 585-9343。
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ACA’s Digital Inclusion Program Update
2018-10-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is partnering with Comcast to offer the Digital Inclusion program to students ages 14-21 who have an interest in digital technology. This will be the seventh year ACA has worked with Comcast and the curriculum will also include courses from EverFi.
There will be one class this year that will meet every Sunday for 3 hours at the Chinese Community Center in which the tentative start date and time is Sunday, October 28th from 1-4 pm.
The program will run throughout the school year and will end in May 2019 with the tentative graduation day on Saturday, June 8th. The program is limited to 20 students and participants need to also provide a minimum of 50 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program.
The program will focus on:
– Leadership and diversity
– Personal development
– Workforce development
– Financial literacy
– Digital literacy and responsibility
– Hardware and networks
– Media production
– Teaching and facilitation
– Entrepreneurship
Participants who complete and graduate from the program will receive their own personal computer and program certificate along with EverFi certificates.
To register or for more information, please contact David Liou at dliou@acaccc.org.

A Tribute to Caregivers
2018-11-01 11:00 - 13:30 | Shriners Silver Garden Events Center, 24350 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075,, United States
ACA will be sponsoring an AARP event to honor caregivers Thursday, November 1 from 11-1:30 at the Shriners Silver Garden Events Center in Southfield. There will be vendor booths, lunch with dance performance, and a keynote speaker and program. The speaker will be Major General Antonio Taguba.

If you or someone you know is a caregiver and would like to be a part of this event, please contact us or the AARP to get involved.

Or you can visit this link to register: https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-mi-tribute-to-caregivers-southfield-mi-11118-5dny7dg6bcw.html?usetown

ACA Detroit Service Center
4750 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
(313) 831-1790
info@acadetroit.org

Detroit AARP
The Globe Building, 407 E. Fort St Ste 401,
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-4821
