Kids Take Uptown Architectural Walk on Broadway
The purpose of this activity was to give local kids an appreciation of the art and architecture around them. It’s hoped that they will walk away from this experience understanding Read More …
Category: Activities & Celebrations
Showcase of activities and celebrations at South-East Asia Center.
Mothers Day Luncheon Celebration 2025
Video highlights of Golden Diners and senior services celebration for Mothers Day. Children prepared special handmade cards to share with guests.
Highlights of Lunar New Year 2025 Year of the Snake Celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration—Year of the Snake Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:30 AM Furama Restaurant, 4936 N. Broadway, Chicago Masters of Ceremonies: Mr. Mike Blasi, Dr. Jili Sun and Ms. Read More …
Winter Solstice Celebration 2024
Winter solstice celebrations have a rich history that spans thousands of years and various cultures around the world. The winter solstice is an astronomical event marking the shortest day and Read More …
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon 2024
Local seniors gathered with Alderpersons Leni Mania-Hoppenworth and Matt Martin as well as representatives from the offices of State Senator Simmons and State Rep Kelly Cassidy to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving Read More …
Jewel-Osco Assists SEAC with COVID Shots
South-East Asia Center (SEAC) hosted a vaccine clinic at the end of September that served about 95 community and team members. The number of people coming in for vaccines was Read More …
Coalition for Limited English Speaking Elderly Celebrates 35 Years
In 1989 Peter Porr and San O were co-founders, along with several other leaders of ethnic organizations, who created The Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE). The founders realized Read More …
Father’s Day Luncheon
Our Golden Diners and senior daycare luncheon celebration of fathers included a delicious hot meal. Several songs were performed by friends and staff sung in Mandarin, Vietnamese and Mongolian. Visits Read More …
Neighborhood Lunar New Year Parade
This year’s 2024 Lunar New Year Parade on Argyle celebrating the Year of the Dragon was fun. The day was sunny and beautiful and the South-East Asia Center was well Read More …
Lunar New Year 2024 Highlights
Highlight video from SEAC Lunar New Year Celebration.
Winter Solstice Luncheon – December 2023
Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of the 48th Ward joined our seniors to celebrate a special winter solstice luncheon at the South-East Asia Center Golden Diners Program. Attendees with birthdays in December were Read More …
Thanksgiving Luncheon & November Birthday Celebration 2023
Executive Director, San O acted as master of ceremonies as the South-East Asia Center Golden Diners Club and senior daycare participants gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving and those individuals with November Read More …
Summer Fun and Learning at Millennium Park
Children ages 6 to 12 from our Bridge International School summer program enjoyed a full day trip to Chicago’s downtown Millennium Park escorted by SEAC staff, parents and volunteers. This Read More …
Father’s Day Celebration 2023
The Father’s Day celebration at South-East Asia Center was indeed a cross-cultural celebration that included a delicious meal prepared and served by the SEAC kitchen staff and volunteers. Tai Nam Read More …
Mother’s Day Celebration 2023
South-East Asia Center Golden Diners gathered for a special Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday, May 12, 2023. Each of the women attending were given flowers presented by Daniel Yilung Huan, Read More …
Fun Family Reading Event
Encouraging KINDNESS through READING at a Fun Family Reading Event Parents brought their children ages 2 through 12 years old to read and enjoy Cross-Cultural GAMES & ACTIVITIES. The event Read More …
Understand About Saving Money
Understand and become aware of the importance of saving. Recognize different money personalities related to spending. Understand that regularly saving even small amounts can add up quickly. There will be Read More …
Chicago 48th Ward Aldermanic Forum
Ten candidates competing to replace Harry Osterman as Chicago Alderman for the 48th Ward, which includes parts of the Andersonville, Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods, gathered to provide their point-of-view regarding Read More …
Golden Diners Celebrate Lunar New Year
Local seniors visiting V.I.P. guests, staff and volunteers celebrate the Lunar New Year Friday, February 3, 2023 at South-East Asia Center. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago is sponsor Read More …
Lunar New Year Parade Highlights 2023
South-East Asia Center joined other community groups, friends and family to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (for Chinese) and the Cat (for Vietnamese) in the 2023 Argyle Street Lunar Read More …