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Welcome to Our Clubs & Activities

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Senior Club

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The Senior Club is one of CCLI’s most active and welcoming groups. Thanks to the generosity of the J.T. Tai Foundation and our members, senior programs continue to grow, with participants ranging from newly retired individuals to those in their eighties. Members support one another with friendship, advice, rides, and shared potluck meals featuring delicious home-cooked dishes.

This past spring, several seniors were recognized by Nassau County for their longtime involvement in the Center and community. Throughout the year, members enjoyed learning origami, crafting lanterns and goldfish from red envelopes, and helping judge the children’s art contest. Meetings are filled with energy—there’s always table tennis, karaoke, knitting, crocheting, and plenty of mahjong tables.

The Senior Club also gives back by volunteering at community celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Asian Heritage Month, and by donating to relief efforts for veterans, Sandy victims, Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria. Seniors also contributed generously to the Center’s garage sale.

New members are always welcome. Join us to make friends, enjoy creative projects, and be part of a supportive community.
Meeting dates appear in the CCLI monthly newsletter.

Coordinators: Janice Chew, Sham Gee, and Lily Soo

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Mahjong Club

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On Wednesdays, the Center fills with the lively sound of mahjong tiles and conversations in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Rooted in Chinese tradition, mahjong combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Four players draw and discard tiles in hopes of forming a winning hand.

A standard set includes 144 tiles: Bamboo, Circles, Characters, the four winds, three dragons, plus flowers and seasons.

Mahjong is a wonderful way to meet new friends and reconnect with a beloved pastime. Check the monthly newsletter for scheduled play dates.

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Table Tennis

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Whether you’re playing for fun, staying active, or gearing up for serious competition, table tennis offers a fantastic way to sharpen your skills and get moving. Long celebrated within Chinese culture, the sport provides fast-paced drills and friendly matches that keep your reflexes sharp, your heart pumping, and your energy high.

While table tennis traces its origins to England in the late 1800s, China’s impact on the sport has been unmatched since the 1970s, shaping world-class athletes and global competition.

Meeting dates are posted in the CCLI monthly newsletter.

Free for Members
$50 Fee for Non-Members