Miscellaneous

Talking to seniors

This year’s SoCh event was all about interactions between our senior friends and the schoolchildren, and letting the children experience the games from the past.

A city for all ages

With a new training programme by Centre for Seniors and NTUC LearningHub, businesses can become more understanding towards seniors and those with dementia.

Four faces of artwork

Part of Silver Arts which celebrates seniors and the arts in September, seniors from a senior activity centre got to share their views and stories on a canvas.

Celebrating older persons

Singapore’s International Day of Older Persons focuses on “Communicate. Connect. Celebrate.” with a handbook on interacting with seniors and thank-you cards.

Remembering music of the ’60s

Weish shares the stage with a popular ’60s pop band in an SG50 film, and shares her experience.

Positive & happy ageing

Council for Third Age launches a toolkit for seniors to access their own state of well-being.

A boost to senior volunteerism

A new Silver Volunteer Fund under the President’s Challenge was launched to encourage more seniors to volunteer.

Colour your life with IT!

The annual Silver IT Fest encourages seniors to adopt a digital lifestyle and enjoy the benefits that infocomm technology brings.

New national plan to age successfully

The Ministerial Committee on Ageing shares a glimpse of its new Action Plan which includes a National Silver Academy.

Understanding the law

The Law Society of Singapore has come up with a handbook for the public so they know the various legal issues and where to seek help.

Lost & found … after 50 years

A tale of two pen-pal friends.

Celebrating the achievements of the disabled

SAVH’s Tan Guan Heng launches his fourth book, which highlights those with disabilities as well as supporters of the disabled.

50 years through stamps

This special exhibition at the Singapore Philatelic Museum is the largest showcase of the country’s stamps and other philatelic artefacts.

A sprouting idea

Seniors in Blk 11 Holland Drive have found a common space to enjoy, and be with other seniors and residents.

Celebrating 50 made-in-Singapore products

The National Heritage Board celebrates SG50 with an exhibition commemorating Singapore’s manufacturing history and showcases 50 products.