ACA Detroit

Outing to Eastern Canada
2013-09-08 05:00 - 2013-09-11 20:00 UTC | Multiple Locations, United States
During this four-day, three-night outing, participants will experience the rich culture of several Eastern Canadian cities: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Mississauga, and Markham.

The trip will include visits to: the Toronto Union Station/Market, CN Tower, 1000 Islands, Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Mount Royal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Basilique Notre-Dame, Old Port, Chinatowns, Olympic Park, the Biodome, T&T Supermarket, and the Pacific Mall.

Fee:
$465 ACA Members
$485 Non-member

Included in the fee are: motor coach transportation, hotel, breakfasts and dinners, admission fees (except for CN Tower).

Space is limited.

To register, please call 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790.

Click here to see the outing flyer.

Hot Lunch
2013-09-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2013-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 and 4 more dates | ACA Service Centers, United States
Our Hot Lunch program is provided at both our Detroit Service Center and Chinese Community Center.
The Hot Lunch Program at our Detroit Service Center is offered Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm.
To help us order enough meals, please call 313-831-1790 at least two days before you plan to come to the Detroit Service Center for lunch.

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Nutritionally balanced meals provided Monday through Friday 11:30AM-12:30PM at our Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights. Program sponsored by Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1A and Area Agency on Aging 1B.

To help us order enough meals, please call 248-585-9343 at least two days before you plan to come to the Chinese Community Center for lunch.
Chinese Community Center Hot Lunch Menu: (menu subject to change)

Health Screenings at DSC
2013-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
Doctors from the Wayne State University chapter of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) will be providing the following free screenings:

Blood pressure
Glucose
Cholesterol

Date and screenings are subject to change.

Tai Chi Qigong
2013-09-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2013-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join this gathering on Tuesday evenings to learn and practice Tai Chi Qigong (18 movements style) and clinical health exercises.

Tai Chi is easy to learn and can offer health benefits such as:
– increased energy, agility, and flexibility
– loosening and strengthening of joints and muscles
– weight control
– rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul
– stress reduction
– improved concentration and intuitive abilities

ACA Folk Dance Class
2013-09-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
This 10-week class will be taught by Ms. Tsailing Chou. The dances taught this session will be “The Welcome Dance” and “Chopsticks” dance.

Fee: Free for ACA Members, $10 for non-members

Register by calling 248-585-9343.

Click here to see the class flyer.

Thursday Night Line Dance Class
2013-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Whether you are looking for exercise or just want to learn some dance techniques, our popular Thursday Night Line Dance class has something for you. The Line Dance Class meets every second and fourth Thursday.

Line Dance Class dates for 2013:
Jan. 10, Jan. 24, Feb 14, Feb. 28, March 14, March 28, April 112, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug 89, Aug 22, Sept 12, Sept 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 26.

(Schedule subject to change)

Class registration fee is $30 per person for this class and $50 per person if registering for both the Thursday Night Line Dance and Thursday Night Ballroom Dance classes.

You may register at a class or call the Center during office hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm at 248-585-9343.
Click on this link for the Line Dance Class Registration Form.

Senior Club Line Dance
2013-09-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join the ACA Senior Club for line dancing every 2nd and 4th Friday each month. This activity is free and open to everyone.

The line dancing is followed by a lunch of delicious Chinese food.

Lunch fees:
Seniors 60 years and older Free (suggested donation of $2.50)
Under 60 yrs. old $3.50

Call Ms. Shauching Tang at 248-585-9343 for more information. Click here to see the program flyer.

Dates and times are subject to change.

Tai Chi Qigong (Fri)
2013-09-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2013-09-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join this gathering to learn and practice Tai Chi Qigong (18 movements style) and clinical health exercises.

Tai Chi is easy to learn and can offer health benefits such as:
– increased energy, agility, and flexibility
– loosening and strengthening of joints and muscles
– weight control
– rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul
– stress reduction
– improved concentration and intuitive abilities

Taiji Class
2013-09-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2013-09-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
The Asian Center-Southeast Michigan is partnering with ACA to offer this free Taiji class. Funding for this program comes from the Michigan Dept. of Community Health.

Everyone is welcome.The classes will be taught by members of the Taiji Star Club who have over 10 years of experience.

For more information, contact:
248-227-4374 Asian Center – SE MI
248-585-9343 Associaion of Chinese Americans (ACA)

Click here to see the class flyer.

ACA Moon Festival Celebration at CCC
2013-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join us in celebration of the Moon Festival.

The program will include mooncake making & tasting, and fundraising.
Pre-registered participants will receive 3 moon cakes (one of each kind).

Tickets:
Seniors (60 years and older) and Children (10yrs. old and under) $4
General $6

Please call 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790 to register.

Click here to see the event flyer.

Health Screenings at DSC
2013-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2013-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
Doctors from the Wayne State University chapter of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) will be providing free blood pressure screenings.

Date and screenings are subject to change.

Venture for America Town Hall Mixer
2013-09-18 16:30 - 20:00 | Grand Circus Detroit, 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48226, United States
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) proudly presents Venture for America (VFA) Town Hall Mixer to deliver an audience of start-up companies, young professionals, as well as college undergrads, entrepreneurial opportunities through the VFA program. This event highlights a keynote speech of VFA’s story by its Founder & CEO Andrew Yang, followed by a panel discussion, a Q&A session, and a social mixer to allow the start-up companies to network with the attendees while spreading awareness of ACA and its young professionals development initiatives.

This post-Techonomy town hall meeting will take place at Grand Circus Detroit, the newest startup inside Detroit Venture Partners portfolio.

Schedule:
5:30pm Registration, Meet and Greet
6:00pm Keynote by VFA Founder & CEO, Andrew Yang and Panel Discussion
7:00pm Q&A
7:15pm Social Mixer (cocktails & hors d’oeuvres)

This event is made possible by the following sponsors:

Association of Chinese Americans (Detroit Chapter of OCA), Grand Circus Detroit, The Front Door for business connections with Wayne State University, Bamboo Detroit, Valentine Distilling Co., Bizdom, Detroit Venture Partners, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Detroit Young Professionals.

Admission: $5
Tickets available online at www.vfatownhall.eventbrite.com

For event information, please contact:
Eric Chau at 734-620-8166 or echau@acaccc.org
Mayer Trenh at 248-688-1070 or maytrenh@umich.edu

Click here to see the event flyer.

ACA Mid-Autumn Festival at DSC
2013-09-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
Join us in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The program will include a presentation on the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival and lunch.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. If you plan to attend, please register by Mon., Sept. 16, 2013.

Please see the ACA staff in Room 211 at the Detroit Service Center or call 313-831-1790 or 248-585-9343 to register.

Click here to see the event flyer.

Thursday Night Ballroom Dance Class
2013-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Whether you are looking for exercise or just want to learn some dance techniques, our popular Thursday Night Ballroom Dance class has something for you. The Ballroom Dance Class meets every first and third Thursday.

Ballroom Dance Class dates for 2013:
Jan 3, Jan. 17, Feb 7, Feb 121, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20, July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sept 5, Sept 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19.

(Schedule subject to change)

Class registration fee is $30 per person for this class and $50 per person if registering for both the Thursday Night Ballroom and Thursday Night Line Dance classes.

You may register at a class or call the Center during office hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm at 248-585-9343.
Click on this link for the Ballroom Dance Class Registration Form.

Ping-Pong (TC Sun)
2013-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join a ping-pong club for some fun and exercise.
Dates and times subject to change.
