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All Avenidas Chinese Community Center (ACCC) activities will be presented in Chinese and English. FREE. Welcome to ages of 50 and above to join. To register and receive a class Zoom link, please contact us at .
Avenidas 華⼈社區中⼼所有活動和課程將以中英⽂進⾏。歡迎50歲或以上學員報名參加！。敬請各學員預先發電郵給我們報名登記出席！如果您對我們的課程有興趣或疑問，請聯繫
Registration Process
Email with your name, email address and phone number. Please put the name of the class and # in the subject line.
Once you complete registration for your class, you will receive an email confirmation with the new Zoom link information and instructions for joining the class.
New and Free in January
Breathe, Move Your Body and Be Happy – Gentle Yoga Demo + Q&A / 輕柔瑜珈-⽰範課 (#7878)
January 13, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Instructor: Sherry He
It’s time to dust off your yoga mat and come join this Free Yoga demo + Q&A with Teacher Sherry!
This 45-minute gentle yoga flow helps you find ease, joy and relaxation within through breathing and movement.
Sherry has been practicing yoga and meditation for over a decade. Yoga and Meditation helped her transform herself and life completely. Now she is passionate about sharing the gift of yoga and meditation with others, Sherry is a 200-hour registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance.
Beginners welcome.
Participants must complete a waiver prior to class.
Lotus Dance / 蓮花舞 (#7881)
Fridays from 9:00 – 9:45 am from January 14th to March 11th.
Instructor: Corinna Shi
Add the “spice of culture” to your personal fitness program. Lotus Dance is an aerobic dance-fitness program that showcases many of the vibrant cultures of the continent of Asia. Classes will combine different dance styles, music, and cultural props for a fun experience. Enjoy Bollywood, bandari, k-pop, taiko drumming, fan dance, and more!
Participants must complete a waiver prior to class.
Due to a special virtual Lunar New Year event–No class on 2/18.
Ask a Dietitian: Diet for Diabetes Prevention / 請問營養師之如何透過飲⻝和健康作息來 預防糖尿病 線上健康講座 -El Camino 醫院華⼈社區促 進計畫 (#7882)
January 22, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Virtual Health Workshop presented by Chinese Health Initiative, El Camino Hospital with guest speaker Xuan Qin, MS, RD
Asian Americans are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and are more likely to develop the disease even at a lower BMI.
Come learn about how to prevent diabetes through a healthy diet. A professional dietitian will talk about general knowledge of nutrition for diabetics and common misunderstandings about diabetes. Presentation is 30 minutes in Mandarin and another 30 minutes in English.
You are welcome to submit any related questions. Please submit your questions via e-mail prior to the event.
Mandarin Wellness Workshop: “Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care” / 認識安寧緩和療護 (#7883)
January 25, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) Virtual Health & Wellness Educational Series
Guest Speaker: Shirley Pan, Executive Director of CACCC
What is Hospice & Palliative Care? How do you request the services? Are hospice and palliative care covered by insurance? What are the benefits to patients and families?
We are honored to invite the Executive Director of CACCC to explain the latest information about hospice & palliative care.
You are welcome to submit your questions in advance via email prior to the presentation.
This presentation will be offered only in Mandarin.
Announcements
Avenidas will be closed January 1st and January 18th. No Office Hours on January 25th.
Please note: Class schedule may change or be cancelled due to the shelter-in-place order and/or restrictions.
請注意:中⼼課程可能因應居家避疫令或其限制⽽作出課程變動及影響或課程有可能被取消。
New to Zoom? Check out the How to Join a Zoom Meeting tutorial (PDF version available in Chinese).