講座及工作坊: 透過西洋畫探索歐洲藝術的演變 Talk & Workshop: Tracing the Evolution of European Art Through Western Paintings

透過認識著名的畫家及其畫作,對歐洲的藝術發展、及其盛載的思潮有所瞭解,作為讓其融入英國社會的另一渠道。By getting to know famous painters and their works, gaining an understanding of the development of European art and the ideas it embodies, this serves as another avenue for them to integrate into British society. Part 1 講座 Talk講座將介紹4個時期、約14至15位畫家,要介紹的畫家,畫作都取材自 National Gallery,讓聽眾之後自行前往欣賞更有一番體會 。The talk will introduce four periods in the history of Western painting and approximately 14 to 15 painters in each period.…

漫遊西倫敦富勒姆區 Exploring Fulham, West London

倫敦的美在於新舊結合,自然風光與人文風景共冶一爐。今次選取的遊覽地方正符合這兩個特點。上午遊覽建於1840年並列為二級保護建築物的布朗普頓墓園 (Brompton Cemetery) 。春夏之間繁花盛放、綠樹成蔭,參加者亦可在咖啡館休息,享受一個寧靜的早上。自費午餐可選擇一間位於普特尼橋 (Putney bridge) 南岸並設有露天座位的餐廳。自備食物者可在泰晤士河邊用膳,同時可欣賞水道風光。下午遊覽的富勒姆宮 (Fulham Palace),前身為英國歷任主教的居所及教會接待貴賓的地方,現已改為博物館,免費開放供遊人參觀。另有佔地13英畝的花園,種植各種樹木花卉。館內設有咖啡館,與花園相連,是享用下午茶的好地方。這樣閒適的遊覧路線,不論你是古舊歷史建築、大自然或是慢活的愛好者,總能讓你洗滌心靈。 The beauty of London lies in the combination of old and new, where natural landscapes and cultural scenery come together harmoniously. The selected tour destinations for this occasion perfectly embody these two features. In the morning, we will visit Brompton Cemetery, which was built in 1840 and…

太極功夫扇 (2024年5月及6月) Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan (May-Jun 2024)

靈活結合扇子的揮舞和太極的運動技巧,使中國功夫和歌曲旋律巧妙揉合地在一起,當中包含不同流派的太極拳、太極劍​動作,以及快速有力的長拳、南拳等武術動作和京劇舞蹈,載歌載 “武”,易學易練,是中老年朋友陶冶情操、强身健體的首選 Kung Fu Fan has 52 movements, divided into six sections corresponding to six sections in the music. Most of the movements in Kung Fu Fan are based on traditional tai chi forms, especially sword forms, with the fan substituting for the sword. Kung Fu Fan is an entertaining piece to watch, fun to…

二十四式簡化太極拳 (2024年5月及6月) Simplified 24-Form Tai Chi Chuan (May-Jun 2024)

24式簡化太極拳也叫簡化太極拳,是太極拳專家汲取楊氏太極拳之精華編串而成。儘管它只有24個動作,但相比傳統的太極拳套路來講,其內容更顯精練,動作更顯規範,並且也能充分體現太極拳的運動特點 The Simplified 24-Form TAI Chi Chuan was created in 1956 based upon the traditional Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. It is an easy-to-follow and slow-moving, yet powerful, workout. 日期 Date:2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5, 30/5; 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 27/6 (星期四 Thu) 時間 Time:11:30am - 12:30pm 費用 Fee : 5月 May: 5堂/sessions - 會員 Members…

活力健體操 (2024年5月) Vitality Fitness Exercise (May 2024)

活力健體操好處多多,不但可強身健體,擴展社交網絡,且對精神健康甚有裨益 - 增強記憶力、改善抑鬱、延緩腦退化。寒冬即將過去,快來鍛鍊健康身心,迎接和暖陽光! Vitality fitness exercise is great for your health in many ways! Not only does it make your body stronger and help you make new friends, but it is also really good for your mind. 日期 Date: 1/5, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 29/5 (星期三 Wednesday) 時間 Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm 費用 Fee: 5月份 May:…