YMCA 2022 January Perspective
24-01-2022
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“YM eConnect” Creates Convenience for All
The COVID-19 omicron variant has created another uncertain holiday season for the pandemic-weary citizens of Hong Kong. Once again, various anti-epidemic measures are creating a host of inconveniences in our daily lives. That said, having the luxury of a mobile phone allows us to stay safe while taking care of many tasks remotely and conveniently.
To help make things more convenient for our members, volunteers and service users during this difficult time, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong has launched an online system called “YM eConnect” which allows our members and volunteers to connect with the YMCA without leaving home.
YM eConnect offers a number of powerful features
Join us
Those who have never been the Association members or volunteers can now apply for membership or register as a volunteer by filling out an online form and paying the membership fee electronically through the system.
Membership renewal
Existing members or volunteers, or those who have previously been members of the Association, can set up and register an online account using the system. This account allows you to renew your memberships and take care of some membership- or volunteer-related matters using the system.
Service record access
The system allows registered volunteers who have participated in any Association volunteer service activities will be able to view their service hours, awards received and any events in which they have participated.
Event registration
Members and volunteers can search for their favourite activities through the system, and, if applicable, register online and make instant online payments.
Click here to enter the YM eConnect portal
Offer to new members
Now you can experience the powerful features of YM eConnect first hand! From now until 24 February 2022, anyone who joins or renews a membership through YM eConnect and registers as a volunteer will receive a cash coupon worth HK$30 or $50. The coupon can be used towards paying the registration fee for programme activities organised by the Association, or for catering services offered at The Cityview and The Harbourview.
Volunteers who apply for membership or who renew their membership through YM eConnect can also enjoy this offer. For details, please visit the YM eConnect website now!
Or for enquiries, please call 2783 3470.
Chinese New Year goody specials!
Delectable a la carte offerings from The Balcony at The Cityview
Lunar New Year puddings
Chinese New Year is quickly approaching and to celebrate the festival ahead, The Balcony, the Chinese restaurant at The Cityview, is delighted to introduce a selection of auspicious and delicious traditional goodies, including white turnip cake with preserved meat an
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poy, gold pineapple and red bean pudding and ginger and pomelo pudding.
To order or to make an enquiry, please click here
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All-you-can-eat 10% off
The Balcony also presents our all-you-can-eat dim sum menu (with unlimited servings for two hours), featuring over 40 types of delectable dim sum, starters, rice, noodles, and desserts. The price is only HK$298 per person, with 10% off when you make a reservation.
All you can eat dim sum served daily 11am to 3pm from now till 28 Feb 2022 (offer is not applicable on 31 Jan - 3 Feb 2022)
Location: 1/F, 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon
For reservations and enquiries, call 2783 3286
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The Harbourview special offers
Brunch at the Harbour Restaurant
You can have it all at the Harbour Restaurant! In addition to the assorted fresh seafood, salads and cold cuts, sashimi and sushi, different kind of hot dishes, desserts, and drinks at our lunch buffet, there are two additional types of sashimi available at our brunch. You can also enjoy a 6-piece oyster set at the special price of HK$98+10% (first-come, first-served).
Brunch is offered at a special price, which includes a 10% service charge
Adults HK$378 / Seniors HK$358 / Children HK$338
(Subject to T&C)
Serving period: 11:30am to 3:00pm every Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays.
For reservations and enquiries, call 3909 9088
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“Joyous Feast” party catering service
Do you want to enjoy a “Joyous Feast” but are reluctant to go out? The Harbourview is proud to present our “Joyous Feast” Party Catering Service, which features both western cuisine and our Chinese New Year Special “Fortune Poon Choi" and “Tossed Fresh Salmon with Jellyfish” dishes! Enjoy 10% discount for order of Fortune Poon Choi made by 31 January 2022.
The service will be available until 18 February 2022
“Fortune Poon Choi” will be available from 24 January to 6 February 2022
Reservations and enquiries: 3909 9088
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Course selection
During this long-running pandemic, we have noticed that many people find it difficult to cope with physical and emotional pressures they are under. Knowing how to regulate one’s mindset is not only helpful to ourselves but also to others. The Association is offering several courses that help address these pressures – feel free to check out the course list below, you may find something that will help you or someone you love!
Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate Programme
Taught by registered physiotherapists, this course is designed for those interested in rehabilitative services or physiotherapy.
Dates: 15 February to 3 May 2022 (Tuesdays) – a total of 10 sessions
Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: YM Motion Specialised Treatment Centre (1/F, Lai Kee Mansion, 523 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei)
Target: Members with a secondary education level or above and who are 18 years of age or older
Fee: HK$3,250
Enquiries: 2783 3616 (the Association’s Health Care Professions Department)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Taught by registered social workers and psychological counsellors, this course focuses on the mental health of young people – understanding their physical and psychological needs and learning how to offer them support in challenging times.
Dates: 26 February and 5 March 2022 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Location: 8/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, No. 47-51, Shantung Street, Mongkok
Target: Everyone in the community who cares about youth. Participants must be 18 years old or above.
Fee: HK$850 (register or join the Association as a member on or before 28 January and you can enjoy a special price of HK$750)
Enquiries: 2332 4899 (the Association’s Counselling Unit)
For details, click here: http://cou.ymca.org.hk
Certificate in the Basic Concepts and Skills of Psychodynamic Therapy
Starting from the theoretical level and continuing through to case analysis, this course aims to introduce the clinical application of psychodynamic therapy.
Dates: 22 February 2022; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March; and 12 April 2022 (Tuesdays)
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: 8/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, No. 47-51, Shantung Street, Mongkok
Instructor background: Dr Stephen Mann (Registered Clinical Psychologist (AUS & NZ) and Certified Supervision, HKPS, DCoP
(He is a Hong Kong-registered counselling psychologist.)
Fees: HK$3,000 (regular price), HK$2,800 (register or join the Association as a member on or before 11 February to enjoy this special price), or $2,500 (conducted remotely on Zoom only).
Enquiries: 2332 4899 (the Association’s Counselling Unit)
For details, click here: http://cou.ymca.org.hk
Highlights of Our Activities
The Kowloon Centre Sports Trial Day was a success!
On New Year’s Day 2022, our Kowloon Centre held a sports trial day. Participants got to experience a wide variety of sports including walking football, badminton, taspony, floor curling, dodgebee, flyball, sports climbing, Mölkky, and others.
Jointly organised with the Association along with the Island Worship Assembly and the HKCNP, the day also featured health talks, physical examinations and gospel sharing sessions.
To encourage members to keep exercising during the suspension of recreational services and facilities, our Kowloon Centre will also produce a series of home-based sports and hobby teaching videos for the public to enjoy.
To view these, please visit the Kowloon Centre Facebook page here.
Internet Governance Forum webinar
Organised and hosted by the YMCA Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Expansion Group, an IGF webinar called “Technological Assistance Emphasis on Teenagers During the Pandemic – Is it Fair to Distribute Resources in Such a Way?” was held online on 6 December 2021. The workshop allowed people from different countries to understand the current status of digital inclusion in Hong Kong and learn about how the Association has been working to promote digital inclusion during the pandemic.
A video from the webinar can be viewed on the IGF YouTube channel here.
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