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30/10/2024

Friendship Through Fitness: The Stories of Boon Lay Neighbours Ah Lee and Annie

Meet Ah Lee and Annie, two spirited seniors who met through various exercise activities in the Boon Lay community. After several encounters, they discovered they were neighbors, and over the past two years, their friendship has blossomed. Annie is a fitness enthusiast, regularly participating in Zumba and other exercises, while Ah Lee, though not naturally inclined to exercise, finds herself drawn to these activities whenever she attends community events.

Annie enjoys healthy eating, influenced by the Kampung Senang diet, and finds joy in meals at Samoy Theatre Kopitiam for their healthier options. Annie , who works as a Yakult lady, became more motivated to exercise after a fall at work that injured her knees and wrist. She appreciates how Zumba challenges her memory, helping to keep her mind sharp while also improving her physical health. Their stories highlight the strong bonds and support that define the Boon Lay senior community.

相识于健身，友情长存：阿丽与安妮的故事

认识一下Ah Lee和Annie，这两位充满活力的老人在文礼社区的各种健身活动中相识。几次见面后，她们发现彼此是邻居，并在过去两年中建立了深厚的友谊。Annie是一位健身爱好者，经常参加尊巴舞和其他运动，而Ah Lee虽然不太喜欢运动，但每次参加社区活动时都会积极参与。

Annie受益于甘榜善的健康饮食习惯，并喜欢在三茂戏院咖啡店用餐，因为那里的食物更健康。Annie是一名养乐多送货员，由于工作时摔倒受伤，膝盖和手腕受伤，导致行动不便。这次经历让她更加关注自己的健康和运动，激励她更加积极地锻炼。她特别喜欢尊巴舞，因为它不仅有助于锻炼身体，还能挑战记忆力，保持大脑灵活。她们的故事彰显了文礼社区老年人之间的强大纽带和相互支持。

28/10/2024

Meet the Vice-Chair of Boon Lay Market’s Hawker Association

In the bustling heart of Boon Lay Market, Huat Mei Xiang, as she’s fondly known, has been quietly shaping the community for decades. As the vice-chairwoman of the Hawker Association, she has dedicated her time and effort not just to her own businesses but also to the well-being of fellow hawkers. With two stalls under her care, alongside her children’s stores, she manages more than just daily operations—she helps run the market itself.

Her journey with the hawker association began years ago, when she was first required to join as a stall owner. Soon after, she was asked to take on the role of vice-chairperson, a position she has held for decades. From the beginning, she has seamlessly stepped into the role of being the go-to person for many of the market’s pressing needs. “I’m always happy to help others,” she adds, her passion for the community shining through.

From dealing with broken fans to addressing hygiene concerns, she takes it all in stride. When the streetlights were blocked by trees, it was she who ensured the issue was fixed. “Many hawker owners come to me for help,” she says with a laugh. And when the CDC vouchers were first introduced, she played a key role in helping hawkers exchange them for cash. Though it was a heavy responsibility at first, the introduction of electronic vouchers has lightened the load for her and the rest of the hawkers.

Her presence at the market is hard to miss. With friends always gathered around her stall, the tables in front are often filled with laughter and conversation. Regulars drop by for meals, sharing stories and spending time together. “Everyone knows one another here,” she shares, smiling as she prepares a meal.

It’s this deep sense of community that drives her, whether it’s looking after the hawkers or cooking for friends. She remains a vital part of Boon Lay Market’s beating heart. If you’d like to support her or say hi, we’ve included some photos of her stall below. Please feel free to drop by Boon Lay Market and show her your support!

介绍文礼市场小贩协会的副主席

在繁忙的文礼市场中心，大家亲切称为“王美香”的她，几十年来默默地为社区服务了数十年。作为小贩协会的副主席，她不仅全心全意地投入到自己的生意中，还关心其他小贩的福祉。她自己经营两个摊位，加上孩子们的店铺，除了日常经营，她还承担了许多市场的管理事务。

她加入小贩协会的旅程始于多年前，作为摊位老板的她必须成为协会成员。不久之后，她被邀请担任副主席，并且这一职位她已经担任了数十年。她一直无缝地承担着许多市场急需解决的事务，成为大家的依靠。“我很乐意帮助别人，”她补充道，话语中充满了对社区的热情。

从处理破损的风扇到解决市场的卫生问题，她都轻松应对。曾经有一次，树木挡住了街灯，是她出面解决了问题。“很多小贩老板都会来找我帮忙，”她笑着说道。当CDC代金券首次推出时，她在帮助小贩将代金券兑换成现金的过程中发挥了关键作用。虽然最初责任重大，但电子代金券的推出减轻了她和其他小贩的负担。

在市场中，她的存在让人无法忽视。她的摊位前总是围满了朋友，桌子上常常充满了欢声笑语。老顾客们常常来吃饭，分享故事，彼此相伴。“这里的每个人都认识对方，”她一边微笑着准备食物，一边分享道。

正是这种深厚的社区感推动着她，无论是照顾小贩，还是为朋友烹饪美食。她始终是文礼市场不可或缺的一部分。如果您想支持她或与她打招呼，我们在下方附上了她摊位的照片，欢迎大家前往文礼市场支持她！

12/10/2024

Happening now!

We are learning how to engage seniors who are homebound due to frailty or lack confidence to venture out of their homes

If you are interested in such programs, reach out to us!

10/10/2024

**Meet Celvin: A Leader Who Balances Community Service with His Role as a Bus Captain**

At RN Zone A, we caught up with Celvin and his wife, Irene, while they were selling tickets for an upcoming carnival. Amid their busy day, Celvin took a moment to share his journey of balancing two roles as a bus captain and Residents' Network (RN) chairman.

Celvin has been serving as RN chairman for over eight years, working tirelessly to support his community. When he first moved into Boon Lay 13 years ago, Celvin’s involvement with the RN began by chance, but it has since blossomed into a deep commitment to helping residents, especially seniors. His experience driving buses aligns well with his RN work, as he often starts his mornings behind the wheel and spends his evenings attending community meetings or organizing events.

During our visit, Celvin proudly showed us photos of the newly opened garden, where he had spent hours with the community, helping with the landscaping. This hands-on approach reflects his dedication—whether it’s leading large-scale events or quietly assisting residents, Celvin is always ready to serve. He believes in giving his best, not for recognition, but to truly make a difference in the lives of those he serves.

Despite the long hours of bus driving, Celvin stays focused on his health and wellbeing. His time working in a physically demanding job has given him a strong work ethic and resilience, which he carries into both his professional and volunteer roles. Celvin often shares his experiences with other bus captains, encouraging them to stay active and engaged, even after long shifts.

Through his work in the RN, Celvin has encountered all kinds of challenges, from helping with hoarding issues to resolving disputes between neighbors. Yet, he remains humble, focused on his goal of ensuring every resident feels supported. For Celvin, it's not about titles or accolades—it's about the everyday connections and being there for the community.

If you ever attend a Boon Lay event, you’ll likely see the booths and activities that Celvin works on tirelessly behind the scenes. His commitment to his residents, especially seniors, is unwavering, and it’s clear that for him, service is a way of life.

If you would like to support him, please look out for more events that are happening through RN Zone A!

15/08/2024

Meet Madam Zheng, a beloved figure in the Boon Lay community. She is affectionately known as “大姐” or older sister in Chinese. She had arrived in Singapore from China in 1996 with her husband and two sons. After settling into her new life, she worked tirelessly before retiring to care for her grandchildren. But retirement didn’t slow her down— Every Saturday, Madam Zheng, accompanied by her husband, can be found at Block 190, where she volunteers her time to distribute donations such as bread and other food items to seniors in need.

Madam Zheng's passion for giving back is deeply rooted in her gratitude for the opportunities her family has received in Singapore. Known by many in the area, she carries a notebook filled with the contact details of seniors she personally reaches out to, ensuring they never miss out on community gatherings. When she's not volunteering, she enjoys crafting bags and blankets, a hobby that brings her peace and joy.

Her story is a testament to the power of community spirit and the difference one person can make. We’re lucky to have her as a part of our Boon Lay family!

在文礼社区，郑女士是深受大家喜爱的成员。1996年，她与丈夫和两个儿子从中国来到新加坡，在这里开始了新的生活。郑女士在退休前一直辛勤工作，随后她便全心照顾起了孙子们。然而，退休并未让她停下脚步——每个星期六，她都会在190座义务发放捐赠品，并帮助接送老人参加社区活动。

郑女士对回馈社会的热情源于她对家人在新加坡所获得机会的感激。她在社区中广为人知，随身携带一本记满老人联系方式的笔记本，确保他们不会错过任何社区活动。空闲时，她还喜欢制作手袋和毯子，这是她感到平静和快乐的爱好。

郑女士的故事展现了社区精神的力量，以及一个人如何带来巨大改变。我们为她成为文礼社区的一部分而感到自豪！

15/08/2024

On a bright, sunny Thursday morning, you could catch a glimpse of a large group of seniors dancing at a coffee shop. Passersby would turn their heads, curious about the lively action they were missing. Empower Ageing organized a delightful "Sing and Stretch" event at the Kopitiam Food Shop, located at 90 Boon Lay Place, Savoy Theatre, alongside the Boon Lay Community Club. The event saw over 60 seniors, aged 55 and above, coming together for a morning of music, movement, and merriment.

Empower Ageing is a local charity with a mission to “Make Ageing Well Possible”. They created the Kopitiam Pop Up initiative because they believe many seniors don’t visit community centers or places "made for seniors," and hence, the team brings their activities to where the seniors are — kopitiams, our “centers without walls”.

The "Sing and Stretch" event ran from 10 am to 11:30 am and was designed to be easily accessible for seniors, with a first-come, first-served registration system. Irene, the enthusiastic volunteer instructor, led the seniors through a series of engaging stretches and joyful songs. Her warmth and energy were infectious, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun. The seniors actively participated, following Irene’s lead, singing along to familiar tunes, and stretching their bodies in gentle, rhythmic movements.

The kopitiam was buzzed with laughter, music, and lively interactions among the participants. The setting provided a nostalgic and comfortable environment, reminiscent of traditional coffee shops that hold a special place in the hearts of many Singaporeans.

Empower Ageing’s initiative to host this event in Boon Lay is part of their broader mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors through meaningful engagement and activities. By participating in Empower Ageing’s events, senior residents foster a sense of community and support.

We’re excited to share that Empower Ageing will be hosting more events like this and we warmly invite you all to join in the fun! Stay tuned for updates on their future activities and find out how you can get involved in bringing joy and vitality to our senior community.

在一个阳光明媚的星期四早晨，你可以在一家咖啡店看到一大群老人在跳舞。路过的人会好奇地转过头，想知道他们错过了什么热闹的活动。Empower Ageing在位于文礼坊90号Savoy剧院旁的文礼社区俱乐部的Kopitiam餐厅组织了一场愉快的“唱歌和拉伸”活动。活动吸引了60多位55岁及以上的老人，共同度过了一个充满音乐、运动和欢乐的早晨。

Empower Ageing是一家本地慈善机构，致力于“让老龄生活更美好”。他们发起了Kopitiam Pop-Up计划，因为他们相信许多老年人不会去社区中心或“为老年人设计的地方”，因此，他们将活动带到老年人常去的地方——咖啡店，我们的“无墙中心”。

“唱歌与伸展”活动从上午10点持续到11点30分，设计上便于老年人参与，采用了先到先得的注册系统。热情的志愿者教练艾琳带领老人们进行了一系列有趣的伸展运动和愉快的歌曲。她的热情和活力感染了每一个人，营造了一个充满友爱和乐趣的氛围。老人们积极参与，跟随艾琳的节奏，唱着熟悉的歌曲，进行轻柔有节奏的伸展运动。

咖啡店里回荡着笑声、音乐和参与者之间热烈的互动。这个环境充满了怀旧和舒适感，让人想起许多新加坡人心中珍贵的传统咖啡店。

Empower Ageing在文礼举办这次活动是其更广泛使命的一部分，旨在通过有意义的互动和活动提升老年人的生活质量。通过参与Empower Ageing的活动，老年居民感受到了社区和支持的力量。

我们很高兴地分享，Empower Ageing将会举办更多这样的活动，热烈邀请大家一起来享受这份乐趣！敬请关注他们未来的活动更新，了解如何参与其中，为我们的老年社区带来欢乐与活力。

15/08/2024

Irene’s Heartwarming Volunteer Journey

We met Irene at Empower Ageing’s recent event, where she was volunteering as an instructor, leading seniors through simple stretches and dance moves. After the event, we caught up with Irene to hear her story and learned that she is part of a larger volunteer group called 快乐 ("Happiness" in Chinese). This group started as a choir at a Meditation Centre and has since explored different avenues for volunteering.

We saw Irene in action again at Fu Hui Link nursing home, where they performed for the Sunshine Ward, which serves female residents with dementia. The 快乐 volunteer group sang both Chinese and English songs and danced enthusiastically, engaging the seniors in dancing and conversations. After each performance, they distributed snacks, this time seedless prunes, as a token of their affection. Their bright orange outfits reminded the seniors of festive New Year colors, adding to the joy. During one of the songs, with lyrics "谢谢你感谢有你世界更美丽我要谢谢你因为有你爱常在心底" ("Thank you, because of you the world is more beautiful. I want to thank you, because of you love stays in my heart"), both the elderly and the volunteers expressed mutual appreciation, creating a beautiful moment.

Irene recalled a practice session for Sunday’s performance that brought her to tears of joy as her group members laughed intensively. She shared that volunteering with the group has brought her much joy, not only from interacting with different groups of people but also from the camaraderie and laughter shared with other volunteers. Many practice sessions end in joyful tears as the group laughs together.

Despite their age, the volunteers put in their best effort to perform and have fun. Even though it was tiring and the weather was hot, they remained extremely engaging and cheerful. After the performance, while resting and sweating, they continued to interact warmly with the seniors waiting for them outside. The warmth they created fueled their passion and enthusiasm. All the members are extremely humble and friendly to everyone they meet. They plan to share their experiences on Facebook and TikTok soon, hoping to spread more joy and awareness about their work.

Irene hopes to continue sharing these joys with more seniors and demonstrating how movement can create environments of laughter and community. If you are interested in inviting the group to your space or know any communities who would love to meet them, please reach out to us!

我们在最近的Empower Ageing活动中遇到了Irene，当时她作为一名志愿者，带领老人们做简单的拉伸运动和舞蹈动作。活动结束后，我们与Irene交流，听到了她的故事，并了解到她是一个名为“快乐”志愿者团体的一员。这个团体最初是禅修中心的一个合唱团，后来开始探索不同的志愿服务方式。

我们在福慧连接疗养院再次看到了Irene的表现，她们为阳光病房的女痴呆症居民表演。快乐志愿者团体演唱了中文和英文歌曲，热情地跳舞，与老人们互动和交流。每次演出后，她们都会分发小吃，这次是无核梅子，作为她们的心意。她们明亮的橙色服装让老人们想起了喜庆的新年颜色，增加了欢乐。在其中一首歌的演唱中，歌词是“谢谢你感谢有你世界更美丽我要谢谢你因为有你爱常在心底”，老人和志愿者们互相表达了感激之情，创造了一个美好的时刻。

Irene回忆起为周日演出练习时的情景，当时她的团队成员笑得不可开交，令她感动得流下了喜悦的泪水。她分享说，与团队志愿服务不仅让她与不同的人互动带来了很多快乐，还在于与其他志愿者一起分享的友情和欢笑。许多练习课在大家的笑声中结束，带着喜悦的泪水。

尽管年龄不小，志愿者们依然全力以赴地表演和享受乐趣。虽然疲惫且天气炎热，她们仍然非常投入和愉快。演出结束后，在休息和流汗的同时，她们继续与在外等候的老人们热情互动。她们创造的温暖激发了她们的热情和活力。所有成员都非常谦逊和友善。她们计划很快在Facebook和TikTok上分享她们的经历，希望传播更多的快乐和对她们工作的关注。

Irene希望继续与更多的老人分享这些快乐，展示如何通过运动创造欢笑和社区氛围。如果您有兴趣邀请这个团体到您的场所，或知道任何喜欢见到他们的社区，请联系我们！

28/06/2024

Over the weekend, we were at for the launch of Movements For Health together with and other partners like Green Nudge, Beyond Social Services, Hatch, Bold At Work, 3Pumpkins and alongside other agencies like The Majurity Trust, Tote Board Silver Generation Office, etc. Had a chance to host a simple fireside chat with Prof Reshma and Brian Richmond on which is a concern when it comes to . Our thanks to Advisor for West Coast GRC GROs Desmond Lee for dropping by our booth and for his support of VintageRadioSG.

27/06/2024

🌟 Meet Shereen and C.T.! 🌟

These incredible women have dedicated their lives to caring for the community cats in Boon Lay. Shereen, inspired by her mother’s love for animals, finds joy and purpose in feeding and cleaning up after the cats, ensuring harmony in our neighbourhood. C.T. believes education is key to better care for our feline friends and hopes to increase awareness and education amongst residents on the care for community cats. Together with other cat caretakers, they form a strong support network, making a significant impact through their compassion and teamwork. 🐱💖

Let’s celebrate their efforts and support the community cat caretakers! If you would like to help, please contact Mr. J***y at +65 6268 5949 via WhatsApp (Text-Only). Community cat caretakers require donations in cash or kind for the following areas:
- Kibbles and food
- Fees for vet visits (especially for abused/abandoned cats) and sterilisation

Your contribution can make a big difference! 🌟✨

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