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Embracing the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans
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Celebrating 40 Years of ACA
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Copies of the commemorative book Celebrating 40 Years of ACA are still available.
ACA Members can obtain one free copy of the book (one copy per household) at the Chinese Community Center (32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071) during office hours. Members can purchase additional copies of the book for $12 per book. Non-Members can purchase a copy of the commemorative book for $20. We thank the authors who contributed stories and photos for the book. We are especially grateful to the editors Chelsea Zuzindlak, Roland Hwang, and Robert Rothman for all their hard work. Please call us at the Chinese Community Center (248-585-9343) during office hours for more information or to reserve your copy for pick up.
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Our Sponsors
for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
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DTE Energy
Chrysler
Comcast
AARP
ACCESS
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Program Sponsors
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Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency
Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1A
Area Agency on Aging 1B
AARP
Comcast
Confucius Institute at Wayne State University
Luella Hannan
Memorial Foundation
General Motors Company OCA
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ACA Services in Macomb County
| | The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) has received a grant to assist seniors living in Macomb County.
Assistance in Macomb County will be provided at:
Location: 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 6
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Hours: 9am-2pm Monday - Thursday
Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Phone: (586) 307-8984
You can go to the Dunham address for help enrolling in the following programs offered in Macomb County:
Head Start 0-5
Weatherization Services
Macomb Food Program
Transportation
Adult Day Service
Chore Service
Dining Senir Style
Home Injury Control
Meals on Wheels
Resource Advocacy
(Medicare and Medicaid Assistance, food stamps)
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Assistance
| | The March 31st deadline to sign up for health insurance coverage through a health exchange is quickly approaching and the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) can provide help you with the enrollment process.
The Association of Chinese Americans has two trained Navigators who have assisted more than 150 families enroll in healthcare coverage through the government website.
There is still time to enroll. If you need help enrolling, please contact our Detroit Service Center at 313-831-1790 or our Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights at 248-585-9343 to set up an appointment with one of our Navigators.
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Recap of ACA's Lunar New Year Events
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ACA's Lantern Festival Community Fair held on February 15th drew over 300 people to the Chinese Community Center. The Year of the Horse was celebrated with a lion dance performance, Yuanxiao (sweet rice dumpling) making demonstration, Chinese knotting, lantern painting, Chinese calligraphy, cultural performances, Chinese New Year food sales, and kid-friendly games and activities. Several community organizations also participated with informational booths.  Chinese calligraphy
 Angelina Chin, Ken Chan, Asher Meisner, Sara Meisner,
Andy Meisner (Oakland County Treasurer), Sue Sung,
Bernard Wong, and Shenlin Chen**************************
About 170 people attended ACA's Lunar New Year Banquet on February 8th at the Golden Harvest Restaurant in Warren, Michigan. Guests enjoyed a gourmet 10-course dinner plus dessert, entertainment and raffle prizes.  Aillen and Connie You performing on pipa
ACA Board and Staff
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Upcoming Events and Programs
| | Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Class
Saturdays and Sundays March 8-May 31 10am-11:30am
Come learn this style of kung fu which is one of the most prominent traditional northern styles of Chinese martial arts.
Who is Eligible for Medicare? Tues., March 18
Learn about Medicare eligibility at this workshop being held at the Detroit Service Center.
Improving the Immune System Through a Healthy Diet
Thurs., April 17
Learn how eating properly can help your immune system at this workshop at the Detroit Service Center.
Several midwestern attractions will be visited.
You can call 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790 for more information or check our website homepage and calendar for updated information on these and other activities and events. Dates, details and pricing are subject to change.
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Recaps on Other Recent Events
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APA Y-Advocate
On March 2nd, 26 high school students attended our APA Y-Advocate workshop. During this free, half-day workshop, students were given a chance to better understand what it means to be an advocate in the community through games, activities, and short seminars led by the two facilitators, Mary Dynne and Sara Furr. State Farm supported the workshop and a representative from State Farm gave a brief financial introduction.
APA Y-Advocate groups
APA Y-Advocate participants working together
ACA hosted this free workshop on February 23rd to provide information on the Act and its impact on Americans trying to obtain health insurance coverage. The guest speaker was Dr. Othelia W. Pryor, a distinguished public health expert. The workshop was held at the Michigan New Century Chinese School at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
You can find recaps of other ACA events along with recaps from previous years on the Recap pages on ACA's website.
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Member Spotlight
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Congratulations to ACA member and Board Executive Vice President Ken Chan for placing 1st in five dance styles at the Michigan Senior Olympics (MSO) in Ballroom Dancing held Feb. 9th at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan. He competed in the Pro/Am category at the Advanced Level in five International Standard style dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quick Step. As an amateur, he danced with his professional partner Pamela Preczewski (a certified professional dance teacher and owner of Dance Sport Academy of Michigan in Dearborn.) More than 70 dancers competed at this event with over 350 attendees and more than 100 dance heat events. The MSO is a nonprofit organization which promotes health and lifestyle for citizens 50+ years old and includes a variety of other sports besides dancing. Ken Chan and Pamela Preczewski
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We'd like to welcome the following new members
who joined recently:
Mei-Ling Krabbe, Andy Meisner, Yizhan Xu
We'd like to thank the following members for their
recent membership renewals and extensions:
Barry Berk, Yiming Chang, Yuan Ren Chen, Carol Dong,
Yen Dong, Nancy Heinzmann & Jeffrey Pearson,
Chin Hao Lee Juan, Yihong Li, Bill & Tish Lee Moses, Katherine Simpson, Edward & Helen Sing, Xueshu Wan, Bernard Wong, Parker Woo, Hequn Yang
If you've been considering joining ACA, we encourage you to do so. Not only is it a good way to support ACA, but you can also benefit. Members can receive discounts on designated programs, services, events, and some classes.
Click here for information and a membership form. If you have news on a member that you'd like considered for inclusion in our e-newsletter, please email the information to our Executive Director at schen@acaccc.org.
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Do you have a passion for volunteer work? Do you have experience or knowledge that you'd like to share with the APA community?
If you would like to volunteer at ACA, please contact our Executive Director, Ms. Shenlin Chen, at 313-831-1790 or schen@acaccc.org.
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Our Mission Statement
ACA is dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Chinese Community Center address:32585 Concord Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: 248-585-9343 Fax: 1-888-708-2739 Office hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM, Saturday-Sunday Closed
Detroit Service Center address:4750 Woodward Ave., Suite 211 Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: 313-831-1790 Fax: 313-831-3613 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-4:00PM, Friday 10AM-4PM, Saturday-Sunday Closed Macomb County Center address:21885 Dunham Road, Suite 6 Clinton Township, MI 48036 Phone: 586-307-8984 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-2PM, Friday-Sunday Closed www.acadetroit.orgACA is the Detroit Chapter of the OCA -Asian Pacific American Advocates ( www.ocanational.org).
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