【2023火凤凰十周年庆典联欢会通告2023 Phoenix 10th Anniversary Celebration Notice】

2023年是我们火凤凰成立的第十个年头！

十年前，我们焦虑无助，惴惴不安

十年前，我们孑孓独行，孤独抗争

十年来，我们相互慰籍，滋养彼此

十年来，我们扶持勇行，相互照亮

火凤凰们，像阻拦风浪的港湾上每一个坚实的磐石，并肩抗击着疾病的折磨；

火凤凰们，像暗夜里一盏盏温馨的小橘灯，相互陪伴着一起迎接康复的曙光；

在这个由我们每一个火凤凰用爱与坚持一砖一瓦搭建的这个温暖家园里，我们并肩同行，为生相守已经十个年头。

2023年12月2日我们迎来了火凤凰十周年庆典！在这个具有重大里程碑意义的日子里，让我们的梦想恣意绽放，为我们的坚韧自豪歌唱，同时，我们仍将坚守在这里，期待着二十年、三十年……

2023年12月2日是我们火凤凰成立十周年庆典的日子！那些在群里闪动的亲切的昵称都将从云端下来变成绝代风华的佳人活灵活现的出现在我们惊喜期待的眼神里，新朋老友们，让我们一起为自己的勇敢与坚持鼓掌，展示重生的精彩，用淋漓尽致的奔放庆贺我们向康健又迈近了一大步！

1.联欢会地点：105 Gibson Dr, Markham, ON L3R 3K7。Google地图搜索“105 Gibson Centre”也可以快速搜到。

Center有南门和北门，我们的会场位于北门进门左边(见附图红色目标处即是)。所以您有大件联欢会物品请将车停靠在北门更方便。如果车停在南门，考虑天冷，您也不用绕道北门了，从南门直穿过来也可以找到会场。尽管场地停车位很多，但是当天同时还有其他庆祝活动，所以万一来晚了没有停车位，面对活动中心的左手边停车场都是可以停车的，注意不要停去右边教堂。

2.联欢会时间：2023年12月2号10:00-15:00。上午9:30开始登记进场！

3.本次活动费用已经由爱心人士赞助。你只需要在火凤凰微信群接龙报名即可，欢迎本群成员及家属参加。

4.为鼓励参与和体现公平，本次联欢会会按桌为组统计每桌得分，并按总分颁发金银铜奖牌。所以登记签到时抽签决定桌号，并将桌号标于发给您的名贴上，方便整个活动中义工统计积分。

5.本次活动历时五小时，请有需要的朋友备齐自己的药物、饮水等。

6.姐妹们可以盛装靓丽出席，也可以休闲舒适参与。现场设有更衣室，欢迎姐妹们带多服装，华丽变身。

7.本次活动自愿报名，发生与本活动相关的任何事故均由个人自行负责。接龙报名既视同认可此条款。

8. 尊重大家的肖像权，有顾虑的朋友可以向摄影师说明避免入镜！参与五人及以上合影视为主动放弃肖像权。

9.本次活动午餐为Potluck，每人准备一份，家属小孩不算。报名接龙请注明所带食物名称，后续报名者请尽量不要重复并平衡主菜、主食、甜品、凉碟的数量。食物过敏的朋友接龙时请注明。本次活动不主张在食材里使用开心果和腰果，如有使用，切记告知食物组义工做好标记和单独放置；由于场地原因，我们这次不提供食物的加热服务，但是会提供热水，请大家准备不需加热的食物！

10.请自带水杯，也欢迎自带餐具，我们也将提供一次性的餐具！

11.需要Carpool的朋友请在接龙里注明可以方便停车接送的区域便于其他朋友接送。有途径的朋友们敬请尽量搭载，在此先行致谢！

12.庆典活动跨午休，请大家这几天好好休息，不要劳累！

联欢会具体进程：

第一场：聚芒成光：

火凤凰各个活动小组的精彩展示介绍；

第二场：生日快乐

第三场：凤舞九天(才艺秀)

第四场：美食美色

集体舞：魔镜带领《明天会更好》

活动结束。

激动人心的难忘日子，我们期待着您的加入，希望未来的美好回忆里有你我的笑靥！来吧，火凤凰们，我们在一起！

2023 Phoenix 10th Anniversary Celebration Notice

2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Fire Phoenix!

Ten years ago, we were anxious and helpless, Ten years ago, we were solitary and struggling, Over the past decade, we have comforted and nurtured each other, Over the past decade, we have supported and illuminated each other.

Fire Phoenix members, like solid rocks in a harbor resisting the stormy waves, we have fought against the torment of illness side by side; Fire Phoenix members, like warm little orange lamps in the dark night, we have accompanied each other in welcoming the dawn of recovery.

In this warm home built by every Fire Phoenix with love and perseverance, we have walked together, steadfast in life, for ten years.

On December 2, 2023, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Fire Phoenix! On this milestone day, let our dreams blossom freely, sing praises for our resilience, and we will remain here, looking forward to twenty years, thirty years...

December 2, 2023, is the day of our Fire Phoenix 10th Anniversary Celebration! The familiar nicknames in the group will come to life as elegant individuals in our anticipated gazes. New and old friends, let us applaud our bravery and perseverance, showcase our renewed brilliance, and celebrate the significant progress we’ve made towards health!

1. Venue: 105 Gibson Dr, Markham, ON L3R 3K7. You can also quickly find it by searching “105 Gibson Centre” on Google Maps.

The Center has both a south and north entrance. Our event will be at the north entrance on the left (see the attached map for the red target). If you have large items for the event, please park near the north entrance for convenience. If you park at the south entrance, considering the cold weather, you can still find the venue by walking through to the north entrance. Although there are many parking spaces, there will be other celebrations on the same day, so if you arrive late and there are no parking spots, you may park in the parking lot to the left of the event center but avoid parking in the church area on the right.

2. Time: December 2, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration starts at 9:30 AM!

3. Costs: The event is sponsored by caring individuals. You only need to sign up in the Fire Phoenix WeChat group. Family members and friends are welcome to join.

4. Participation and Fairness: To encourage participation and fairness, scores will be tallied by table, and gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded based on total points. Table numbers will be drawn during registration, and your table number will be on your name tag for volunteer scoring.

5. Duration: The event lasts five hours. Please bring any necessary medications, water, etc.

6. Attire: Sisters can dress elegantly or casually. There will be changing rooms available, so feel free to bring extra outfits and transform your look.

7. Voluntary Participation: Participation is voluntary, and any incidents related to the event are the individual's responsibility. Signing up in the thread indicates acceptance of these terms.

8. Privacy: Respecting everyone’s privacy rights, those with concerns can inform the photographer to avoid being in the shots. Participants in groups of five or more are considered to have voluntarily waived their privacy rights.

9. Potluck Lunch: Please bring one dish per person, excluding family and children. When signing up, specify the food you are bringing. Subsequent sign-ups should aim for balance in main dishes, staples, desserts, and cold dishes. If you have food allergies, please note them. We advise against using pistachios and cashews in the food; if used, please inform the food team volunteers to mark and place them separately. Due to venue limitations, we will not provide food heating services but will provide hot water. Please prepare food that does not require heating.

10. Bring Your Own Cup: Please bring your own cup and, if possible, your own utensils. Disposable utensils will also be provided.

11. Carpooling: If you need a carpool, please indicate in the sign-up thread the areas where parking and pick-up are convenient. Friends with available rides are encouraged to help, and we thank you in advance!

12. Rest: The celebration crosses lunchtime, so please rest well in the days leading up to the event and avoid overexertion!

Event Schedule:

• First Session: Light Gathering
  Exciting presentations from various Fire Phoenix activity groups.

• Second Session: Happy Birthday

• Third Session: Phoenix Dancing in the Sky (Talent Show)

• Fourth Session: Food and Beauty
  Group dance led by Mo Jing’s "Tomorrow Will Be Better."

The event will conclude.

On this exciting and unforgettable day, we look forward to your participation and hope that future beautiful memories will include our smiles! Come, Fire Phoenix members, let’s be together!