On July 1, 2025, the Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists (ACPN) and the Golden Maple Chinese Seniors Association co-hosted a special Canada Day gathering at a sunny park in Mississauga, with partial funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The event brought together new and long-time community members for a joyful celebration featuring hands-on cooking of “soulful mung bean dessert soup,” which was both refreshing and heartwarming. Participants shared festive cheer, enjoyed lively conversations, and received practical nutrition advice from ACPN dietitians, blending professional knowledge with genuine community care. This warm and engaging gathering embodied the theme of “Health, Joy, and Community Connection” and reinforced ACPN’s commitment to continuing health lectures, cooking workshops, and other interactive events to support seniors’ well-being and foster an inclusive, vibrant community.
