21 February 2008

2/16/2008 CPAD Chinese New Year was a very warm, cozy and fun party. Everyone enjoyed the program and delicious dim sum! What a wonderful way to celebrate the year of Rat!
We sincerely thank our sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lee

Especially we are very happy to see our friends who have been supporting us all these years, also the opportunity to meet with new friends. In particular, at the party our long time friend Lucy Tsay donated $200 and Mr. Sikee Louie from Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California donated $1,000 to support CPAD’s programs. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

Dear Friends,
We enjoyed very much for the CPAD Chinese New Year Celebration. The Dim Sum was excellent. It was very nice to meet with other parents and their children. Many thanks to the hard working ladies of CPAD and Mrs. Tak Lee. The occasion helped to start the New Year with gracious hospitality, good food and conversation and the ubiquitous red packet.. a good omen for the Year of the Mouse. Rachel enjoyed the Dim Sum variety and said it make her day.
- Rachel, Maria and Denis McGrath

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07 January 2008

11/26/2007. Rachel Chen, president, and Shan-Ru Huang, board member, were invited jointly by the American International Education and Culture Foundation and Marina Tse to meet with U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao, who was the Guest of Honor at the dinner held at the San Gabriel Hilton.

Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Huang made use of this opportunity to introduce CPAD to various Asian community leaders that evening. In addition, on behalf of the Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers (of which CPAD is a member), they have invited Secretary Chao to speak at that organization’s up coming 11th Annual Conference to he held in Washington D.C. in February 2008.

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07 January 2008

L.A. Care “Building Connection” – Health Presentation
Parent Support Group Educational Training

“Health Insurance and Disability Special Need Trust for your Children with Disability”

Time: January 19, Saturday 2 - 4:30 pm
Location: First Christian Church
220 S. 5th Street; Alhambra, CA 91801

Marla Kraus, a Special Need Trust attorney and Helen Kim Bass will hold a workshop for “Health Insurance and Disability, Special Need Trust for your Children with Disability”

Marla Kraus, Esq. is the executive director of Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP). One of the organization’s programs, Medical Insurance Empowerment Program is designed to help parents of children with special needs get the most out of their private medical insurance plan. The format of the workshop will be question and answer. Please bring your questions about dealing with your insurance. If you have your insurance plan handbook, bring it too. Ms Kraus will answer them for you.

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17 November 2007

L.A. Care “Building Connection” – Health Presentation
Parent Support Group Educational Training

“The Three R’s of Early Childhood”- Relationships-Resilience-Readiness
DVD sharing By Marie Kanne Poulsen Ph.D Professor of Pediatrics

Time: November 17, 2007, Saturday 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm;

Location: First Christian Church
220 S. 5th Street; Alhambra, CA 91801

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17 November 2007

September and October are the busy months for our children and parents.

First, CPAD children had formed a Chess Club; they meet every Saturday. With the support of Dr. Jang and his students, our 9 club members are learning names and value of the chess pieces; how each of them moves; strategy and what to do to achieve their goals. It is a healthy game that benefits of “Thinking” “Focus” and “Social skills”. Now all the club members are looking forward to the 2008 Spring Champion.

We welcome new members join our chess club, please coming on Saturday 11/17/2007 or call Mrs. Li Lee for information.

While our children are in chess, Tai-chi, Touch of music and art, our parents also have their leisure time to refresh themselves, have some enjoyment and forget their troubles for couple of hours. Ms. Susan Ou’s Aerobic and Pilates exercises and Ms. Linda Lo’s Flower arrangement classes are well received by our parents. We encourage our parents come and join these wonderful programs, please call Mrs. Lee for information.

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