New Horizons for Seniors Program
Fostering Active Living, Cultural Continuity & Senior Social Connection | 長者新地平線項目
Program Impact & Mission
Funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), this 3-part event series was specifically designed to empower Hakka seniors across the GTA. The program promotes active healthy aging, combats social isolation, facilitates intergenerational knowledge sharing, and celebrates the rich oral histories of elder diaspora members.
The 3-Part Event Series
Senior Health, Wellness & Active Living
Interactive health workshops covering gentle movement, nutrition, mental well-being, and preventive health strategies tailored for elderly community members.
Hakka Oral History & Storytelling
Intergenerational gathering where elder participants shared migration memoirs, ancestral proverbs, traditional recipes, and recorded oral stories for youth preservation.
Cultural Arts & Musical Fellowship
Folk music appreciation, Shan Ge choir workshops, traditional craft sessions, and festive social gatherings celebrating community friendship.