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Programmes
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Seniors
- Active Aging
- Befriending
Our Active Aging programme encourages seniors to stay healthy and active, both physically and mentally. Through a wide array of activities, we seek to engage the seniors and enrich their life experiences. Join us for a variety of exciting activities, from low impact aerobics, to rummikub and outings to various locations in Singapore.
- aged 60 years and above
- able to move around independently
- interested in being active and engaged in the community
- resident of the Potong Pasir Constituency
Give us a call at 6281 1866 or email Aileen at aileenwang@calvary.sg for more details on how to sign-up as a member of our Active Ageing Programme
No, it is only for seniors residing in the Potong Pasir Constituency.
Most of our programmes are free, with the exception of a few ad-hoc events which may require a small fee.
Additionally, there is a compulsory fee of $8 for the programme t-shirt to be paid when registering.
Our Befriending programme provides friendship and psycho-emotional support to seniors who are lonely. Without intervention, these seniors are at risk of being socially isolated.
Our befriending programme reaches out to less mobile and/or socially isolated seniors, over 60 years old through weekly home visits.
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- Reading of letters
- Escorting seniors to medical appointments
- Accompanying frail seniors to do grocery shopping
We hope that over time, our seniors will develop meaningful friendships with their befrienders and age gracefully in place.
- Through a referral from hospitals, family service centres or social service agencies
- Call us at 6281 1866 or email Aileen, at aileenwang@calvary.sg to arrange for a home assessment. Other than the senior themselves, we encourage the senior’s family to be present during the home assessment.
Currently, our programme is only for seniors staying in the Potong Pasir constituency.
No, the programme is free of charge.
Testimonies
Alice and Daisy are happy with and always looking forward to our visits. Daisy is grateful as she gets to run errands. They are happy to be able to get out at least once a week. The SMU student volunteers are warm and friendly, personal and helpful. Their concern and efforts in making time for these ladies have touched Alice and Daisy. Despite language being a problem for a few initially, that did not prove to hinder the communication barrier to be broken soon enough for the ladies to enjoy chatting away. Outings and activities organised by C3 have led to less boredom. Daisy cannot stop praising Abigail for her efforts. Alice shows her gratitude by her joy whenever she sees Abigail.
Alice and Daisy are happy with and always looking forward to our visits. Daisy is grateful as she gets to run errands. They are happy to be able to get out at least once a week. The SMU student volunteers are warm and friendly, personal and helpful. Their concern and efforts in making time for these ladies have touched Alice and Daisy. Despite language being a problem for a few initially, that did not prove to hinder the communication barrier to be broken soon enough for the ladies to enjoy chatting away. Outings and activities organised by C3 have led to less boredom. Daisy cannot stop praising Abigail for her efforts. Alice shows her gratitude by her joy whenever she sees Abigail.