Miscellaneous

Timeout with pioneers

Two movements/campaigns on social media are encouraging people to spent time with seniors and to celebrate their “pioneering spirit”.

Forward a cup

An SG50 social initiative appreciates pioneers by giving them a cup of coffee or tea.

Vanishing trades

Four Ngee Ann Polytechnic students come up with a way to highlight these trades to the young through a mobile game application and website.

A celebration of the past & present

Royston Tan’s short film brings pairs of people down memory lane.

Honouring Pioneer Generation women

WINGS celebrates the women pioneers from the community and introduces its WAGSLite programme.

Let’s talk

At this year’s SoCh event, seniors shared their past with the students from various schools at the Ageless Online booth.

A bridge of opportunities

The game of bridge has become popular with seniors as it tests their memory and they get to meet like-minded seniors.

Discounts for pioneers

A ‘thank you’ to the pioneers for their contributions to nation-building.

Having Silver Friends

A programme that started in January this year at Tampines is allowing seniors to bond with each other and give them meaning. 

Have ‘the time of your life’

The National Library Board and the Council for Third Age encourage lifelong learning in a month-long festival.

Appreciating seniors

A month-long celebration focusing on communicating effectively with seniors.

Plan your travel journey

Use the new handy TransitLink Guide to check your routes and calculate fares.

Silver volunteering

RSVP Singapore started Senior Volunteer Week with its Open House to further encourage seniors to volunteer, and it continues this year.

Celebrating seniors & arts

Silver Arts is back and has a new component – a showcase of short films that explore and engage with seniors.

LPA is now simpler

To encourage more Singaporeans to plan ahead, the Lasting Power of Attorney application form now has less legal and technical jargon, and the application fee is being waived.