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Visit lincolnasiancenter.org to learn more about the Asian Center's work in Lincoln.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Immigrant elders are an important and valued group in our community, but navigating aging in a different country comes with many challenges. In this episode of Cultural Tapestry, Lisa and Rebecca visit with Nyabuoy Chan, manager of the Asian Center’s Elders Programs, who shares about the immense value of community building and health education, as well as the joy experienced every time our elders gather.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mahjong is a growing trend in Lincoln and beyond, and the Asian Center is here for it! Join us for a conversation about mahjong - its history and its appeal. From cultivated strategy to traditions around good luck, mahjong is a fun and engaging game that invites people across cultures to learn and play.</p><p>Catch the Asian Center's monthly Mahjong Club - details at lincolnasiancenter.org.</p>]]>
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