8:00pm on November 15, 2025 ET
Home is the harbor we dream of.
A piece of land, a house, an offering of love—
with time and companionship, they slowly take shape
and become a home.
Quote
“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built of love and dreams.” – William Arthur Ward
Purpose and Requirements
– Imagination: What does your dream house look like? Describe its appearance and interior space.
– Observation: What home do you hope your parents create? What home would you build for your own family?
– Reading: Is there a “home” in any book you’ve read that you love most? What makes it special?
– Reflection: What changes must a house go through before it truly becomes a home?
Highlights/Important Information
Five participants share what a house and home mean to them.
Additional Topic
Guest Speaker, Mr. Zack (Zhengda) Li, President of Vitalite Construction, who is also an active member from York Region Caring Lions Club.
(1) From Land to Blueprint
- Land ownership and zoning regulations in Canada
- Government approval process: Why do you need a “permit” to build a house?
- The relationship between urban planning and residential community design
(2) From Drawings to Reality
- The design process of a house: from concept to structure
- Key steps and timeline of home construction
- What are the most challenging parts during the construction process?
(3) Home Styles Across Eras
- Architectural trends in different decades
- How home layout reflects the lifestyle of its era
- Future trends in residential design (smart homes, energy-efficient and eco-friendly designs, etc.)
(4) Maintenance and Responsibility
- What kind of regular maintenance does a home require?
- Why should every family member learn basic home maintenance skills?
- How should we respond and find solutions when issues arise in a house?
We look forward to sharing from our participants!
Remarks
On November 15, 2025, A2ZLiteracy Reading and Writing Club members shared their unique understanding on the connection between house and home.
Some like soft and peaceful environments.
Some prefer comfortable study rooms and enjoy reading during rainy days.
Some dream of multifunctional houses, which are modern and convenient.
Some hope that their house is not too big, which will need more time for cleaning.
Some connect the building in a novel to the home they expect or want to build…
Even though the club members have various preferences, they still have things in common: Neat, organized with natural light, and full of love and peace.
The guest speaker, Zack Li, President of Vitalite Construction, who is also an active member from York Region Caring Lions Club, explained the processes involved in the construction of a house. The pages of licence lists and project examples made the participants curious what he would bring to the meeting. From land to blueprint, from drawings to reality, Mr. Li revealed the full picture of house building with the logical steps and passion: How do you differeniate the zoning? What type of house construction needs permission? Which software is generally used for house design? How the project is proressed step by step? Which tool is used to monitor project progress? How home layout reflects the lifestyle of its era?…
Along with the photos and videos, the participants have a better understanding on how to build a house in a tangible way. Mr. Li ended the presentation with a beautiful quote “A house is a structure, a home is a story.”
