ACA Detroit

Medicare Open Enrollment
2018-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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

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

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

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.

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.

Health Screenings
2018-09-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-18 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

Welcoming Week 2018
2018-09-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-17 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

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。

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.

Townhall Meeting: Tobacco Use and Safety in the Asian Community
2018-09-08 14:00 - 17:00 | 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

UniverSoul Circus Preview Show
2018-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
The UniverSoul Circus is coming to Southeast Michigan in September. ACA has cooperated with the group to offer a special FREE Preview Show for the Asian American community and general public to happen at the Chinese Community Center on September 4 at 7pm. Make sure you take hold of this unique opportunity to see UniverSoul up close and in person. Additionally, discounted tickets are available to see their regular show (contact us for access).
More info about the Circus:
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of its founding in 2018, UniverSoul Circus will challenge the traditional definition of the urban entertainment show, in the form of impressive joyful music and breathtaking performance.
The UniverSoul Circus, along with Cirque du Soleil, is one of the two largest American circuses. As one of Ticketmaster’s top 10 most popular home events, UniverSoul’s new family-friendly live entertainment approach, as well as other shows including “sesame street “, “ice Disney” and “wireless city Christmas spectacular” have also become a place of fascination. The actors in the UniverSoul Circus come from all over the world, including China, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Mongolia, Chile, Cuba, Russia, Guinea and the United States, showing that we are a multicultural performing group.
For more detail, please click here, the WeChat article.
协办推广
社区免费预演将于9月4日晚7点
在Chinese Community Center

地址：32585 Concord Dr. Madison Heights, MI
预演当晚会有精彩的杂技及特技表演
幸运观众还有机会获得马戏团入场券哦，请大家不要错过!

ESL at Detroit
2018-09-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-08-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-08-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-07-17 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?(ĪÀÏʦ) 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.

Health Screenings
2018-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States

CCC Cleanup Day
2018-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Next Wednesday, August 15th we will be having our annual cleanup day at the Chinese Community Center starting at 6 pm and we will be focusing on the landscaping of the center. We have a limited supply of gloves and tools so it would be greatly appreciated if you would be able to bring your own (i.e. gloves, shovels, trowels). If you are interested in participating, please sign up here and if you have any questions, you can contact David at dliou@acaccc.org.
美華中心將在下周三, 8/15/2018, 舉辦一年一度的清潔日. 時間定在下午6 點. 這次我們將著重在中心室外的美化. 但因為我們沒有足夠的工具, 所以要請大家把家中有的手套, 小鏟子之類的工具帶來. 歡迎有興趣參加此次活動的朋友, 在此報名 , 如您有任何問題, 請聯繫David dliou@acaccc.org.

Canton Family Fun Day
2018-07-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Park in Canton, 46202 Heritage Park Road, Canton, MI 48188,, United States
Canton Family Fun Day
A fun summer fair is coming! Don’t hesitate, just tell your friends and bring your family to join us!
一个有趣的夏日家庭聚会来了！别犹豫，赶快告诉你的朋友和家人，快来加入我们吧！你们会在其中找到很多乐趣的！
RSVP Link (free!)
Booth Registration Link

Cost: $50 (nonprofit price: $40)

Volunteer Sign-Up Link
Event Info:
7.21.2018 SAT 4 PM – 8 PM
Canton Heritage Park-North North North Pavilions#1 & #2
46202 Heritage Park Rd., Canton, MI 48188 (next to fire station)
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) will hold its annual Canton Family Fun Day this summer on Saturday, July 21 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Heritage Park in Canton. We welcome families of all kinds to participate in this day of fun-filled activities and food.
This event draws families for a day of fun including grilled food, games, lawn activities, and health-promoting activities.
For Chinese American families, it is a day to come together for a fun purpose, get to know others in the community, and promote healthy community growth. For families from the general population, it is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Asian American community and be introduced to Chinese culture in a festive way.
Delicious food, cultural performances, and friends and fun await you for a great afternoon and evening at the park! And of course, the ever-popular Watermelon Eating Competition returns again this year to the delight of participants and competition watchers.
The event is free and open to the community. Please help us spread the word!
To reserve a Booth for your organization at the event, call us at 313-831-1790 (price: $50)
ACA is also looking for volunteers to help at the event. If you’re interested in contributing your time and energy to serving the community, please let us know.
For more information, please contact our offices at 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790, visit us online at www.acadetroit.org, or follow our official account on WeChat @acadetroit.

Canton/Plymouth Camp
2018-07-16 00:00 - 2018-08-03 21:11
At our Youth Cultural Summer Camps, children learn about Asian culture and engage in activities that encourage an appreciation of diverse cultures.

Registration for the 2018 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camps in Canton/Plymouth and Madison Heights is now open! Please use the links to below to register online. We are also seeking student Counselors to assist in running the camps. For a detailed description of each camp, please click here.

Canton/Plymouth Camp registration:
July 16 to August 3, Monday-Friday, 3 weeks

ONLINE Registration Form
Flyer
More Info and Mail-in Registration

Madison Heights Camp
2018-07-16 00:00 - 2018-07-27 21:33 | ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp in Madison Heights, Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071,, United States
At our Youth Cultural Summer Camps, children learn about Asian culture and engage in activities that encourage an appreciation of diverse cultures.

Registration for the 2018 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camps in Canton/Plymouth and Madison Heights is now open! Please use the links to below to register online. We are also seeking student Counselors to assist in running the camps. For a detailed description of each camp, please click here.

Madison Heights Camp registration:
July 16 to 27, Monday-Friday, 2 weeks

ONLINE Registration Form
Flyer
More Info and Mail-in Registration
