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SilverStreak is an online community and lifestyle media platform to inspire, connect and enable silvers to live fuller for longer. Whether you’re pursuing a passion head-on, or learning something new, we’re here to empower you with a wealth of collective wisdom.
Steven Yeo, Caregiving Welfare Association executive director, aims to revamp the whole caregiving ecosystem.
Steven Yeo, the executive director of Caregiving Welfare Association, talks shop on what’s holding social service agencies in Singapore back.
Do you love Taiwanese food like Lu Rou Fan, Beef Noodles Soup and Chicken Cutlet? SilverStreak Social is working with Typhoon Café to offer a special set just for our Makan kakis! This special $15 deal includes:
✅ Appetiser,
✅ Main course, and
✅ Drink
3 choices of appetisers, 8 main courses and 6 drinks for you to choose from! Choices include Lu Rou Fan, Chicken Cutlet Fried Rice and Beef Noodles Soup.
If you are keen, sign up via our WhatsApp Community group here: 🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/EkqqqrQE6XVLT6Dm1r1Djx
There has been a lot of discussion about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) recently, and contrary to popular belief, it’s not just something that children suffer from. We seniors can have ADHD too. Read on to find out more about the experiences of two seniors diagnosed in their 50s.
We find out more about ADHD in adults and meet two Singaporeans who were diagnosed in their 50s.
Here are the places for your reward meal after a hike at Bukit Timah Hill!
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/bukit-timah-nature-reserve-hike-replenish-recharge/
Silvers this is your chance to defy stereotypes and be part of something BIG!
To help you ace : One Photo at a Time Contest organised by Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore, we have partnered with Sony Singapore to run a workshop on people photography. Experience how Sony’s Eye AF technology makes taking shots of people a breeze, and learn how to take stunning shots of your friends. You will also get a chance to put what you’ve learnt into practice by taking turns being both the photographer and the subject. This workshop is open to all levels of photography experience.
Date: 3 September, Tuesday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Sony Store at One Holland Village
Sony cameras will be provided, and registration limited to 16 pax only. Workshop is free.
So, sign up now via the SilverStreak Social Photo Kakis WhatsApp community group:
🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDTGWHdKo6nEeUv1WsS0bV or scan the QR code in the image!
We had our first Volunteer Kakis event yesterday as we went to Ignite@RSVP.
It was a great sharing session by different RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers members serving various volunteering opportunities from training to guiding. There's even a mini open house where our kakis could explore more. We left the session with a clearer understanding of the available volunteering options as well as more information on RSVP's training programme for volunteers.
We had our first Volunteer Kakis event on 20 August 2024 as we went to Ignite@RSVP.
It was a great sharing session by different RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers members serving various volunteering opportunities from training to guiding. There's even a mini open house where our kakis can explore further. We left the session with a clearer understanding of the available volunteering options as well as more information on RSVP's training programme for volunteers.
Do you like to read? Consider listening to audiobooks when you are out and about.
Keen to try audiobooks? Retired literature teacher Keith Prince shares why he is loving them as much as the printed book.
Let's all do our part to challenge age stereotypes and !
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Tired of Bangkok? Here are other must-see places in the Land of Smiles.
Discover some possibly lesser-known parts of Thailand with this guide: From the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya to the tranquillity of Chiang Mai, there is a treasure trove of wonders waiting to be discovered.
What are the differences when it comes to work styles between us and the younger generations of Millennials and Gen Zs?
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/dear-silvers-millennials-quiet-quitting-work/
Happy World Senior Citizen's Day! Today, As we enter our Third Age, let's remember to do our part to fight Ageism!
https://silverstreak.sg/fighting-ageism-silver-lining-prejudice-at-workplace/
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo muses on how travel has changed on her first Europe trip since the pandemic.
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo gives her satirical take on the modern travel while being caught in overtourism while on her first European vacation in years.
Don't let cataracts affect your life!
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/cataract-surgery-in-singapore-lens-options/
Is your retirement dream to open an ice cream shop? This silver couple did just that with Freshio Gelato.
The seniors behind Freshio Gelato, a cosy dessert cafe in Bencoolen, give us the scoop on why they’re selling gelato in their silver years.
Planning to invest? Here are some safer options to consider.
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/safe-investment-seniors-ssb-t-bills/
We won't need our passports to take a break from the hustle and bustle by exploring offshore islands like Kusu Island and Lazarus Island.
Fancy a day trip with a difference? Head offshore to the islands around Singapore. And you don’t need a passport!
Interested to explore volunteering? Follow us next Wednesday in our first Volunteer Kakis session as we head down to Ignite@RSVP to learn about being a volunteer and the opportunities to do so.
Sign up via our WhatsApp community group here:
🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/D0mQrNPOXFTDW3wFvUVWBI
Have a sweet tooth? Try any of these to cool you down in the hot weather!
Discover 10 irresistible cold desserts from around the world – from ice kachang to semiya payasam – that will keep you cool in Singapore's sweltering heat.
Are you making the money in your CPF work for you to help fund your retirement?
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/the-latest-cpf-changes-affect-seniors-over-55/
Funnyman Neil Humphreys is amazed by the speedy silvers he sees at Bukit Timah Hill.
Cherish and thank our active Singapore seniors, says author Neil Humphreys, especially those in the fast lane at the Bukit Timah Hill summit.
What are some things we should not do during the 7th month?
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/other-hungry-ghost-festival/
With the English Premier League starting this weekend, our silver soccer fan Leon Pereira muses its evolution from his childhood.
For most senior football fans, the love for football starts from young, and results to a lifelong loyalty to the EPL (English Premier League). How has EPL and its fandom evolve over the past decades through the good, the bad and the ugly?
Have you ever visited the Wallace Trail at Dairy Farm Nature Park? Come jalan-jalan with us in September as we explore this beautiful, shady and easy walk through a rustic setting allows you to get close to nature and check out many common fruit trees and animals. We will also explore Singapore Quarry, and if time permits, a portion of the Rail Corridor.
📍Meeting point: Hillview MRT Station, Exit A
Join via our WhatsApp kaki group here:
🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/EugKTfQspDiE1YroGWehh1
How has slowing down allowed ex-army officer and clinical psychologist Dr Titus Foo to shift his focus in his 70s to furthering the research of positive psychology at The School of Positive Psychology?
Dr Titus Foo, founding board member at The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP), reflects on the hidden benefits of taking things more reflectively in retirement.
Congratulations to Max Maeder, our Olympics 2024 medallist!
See other Singaporeans who had made their mark in past Olympics.
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/singapore-olympians-in-search-of-sporting-glory/
As we celebrate National Day tomorrow, three expats share why they chose to call Singapore home.
Uncover why expats from other parts of the world have chosen retirement in Singapore.
Olympics season is in full swing, but that there are also Special Olympics to be held next year? Read on to see how this Singaporean couple cultivated their Special Olympics athlete in Yukon, Canada.
🔗https://silverstreak.sg/couple-immigrated-autistic-son-special-olympics/
Before championing clean toilets with the World Toilet Organization, Jack Sim, aka Mr Toilet, took an unconventional road in life.
Find out more about Mr Toilet Jack Sim's unique insight into life.
How can you join the SKI (Spending Kids’ Inheritance) Club? Here are some popular ways.
🔗 https://silverstreak.sg/ski-spending-kids-inheritance-club/
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Gorgeous tranquil greenery, artistic sculptures and historical buildings: We saw it all this morning as we explored Fort Canning Park together. We completed 2.5km together as we chatted and walked with new friends at this park within a city.
Such a joy today learning some basic photo taking skills while discovering the hidden spots at Holland Village with Sony. We ended the session feeling more confident in handling camera equipment and taking nicer photos.
Cockles, steak, coffee, beer and snacks – fantastic first teatime makan session at Margaret Market, made even sweeter with the extra 10% discount for our kakis.
Time to change perceptions - we can parkour too! 🔗https://silverstreak.sg/senior-parkour-agility-fitness/ #silverstreaksg #sslifestyle
Tan Kheng Hua's biking tour of Laos is more than just a fun adventure with her new partner, it's affirmation of their mutual love for outdoors. 🔗https://silverstreak.sg/later-life-relationships-laos-bike-touring/ #silverstreaksg #sslove
What is it like having a spy chief for a father? How has that shaped his world view and inspire him in his work? Here's a sneak peek at our Silver Spotlight on author Prof Simon Tay, dropping next week. #silverstreaksg #silverspotlight
Our kakis ditched the DSLRs in favour of the powerful little phone cameras hiding in everyone's pockets, proving that photography is not just about the equipment. Let's keep practicing! #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssphotokakis
We con-kueh-ered 3 heritage kueh stalls, had yummy wanton noodles and zi char at our last Makan Kakis session. Join us! #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssmakankakis
From Outram to Everton Park, we explored and immersed ourselves in the Peranakan heritage. #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssjalanjalankakis
Visit the OG kueh shops in Alexandra - Poh Cheu for traditional Chinese kuehs, and Lina Confectionery for authentic Indonesian kueh. Followed by a sumptious wanton mee lunch - not just any ordinary wanton mee, mind you! #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssmakankakis
Visit the OG kueh shops in Alexandra - Poh Cheu for traditional Chinese kuehs, and Lina Confectionery for authentic Indonesian kueh. Followed by a sumptious wanton mee lunch - not just any ordinary wanton mee, mind you! #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssmakankakis
Visit the OG kueh shops in Alexandra - Poh Cheu for traditional Chinese kuehs, and Lina Confectionery for authentic Indonesian kueh. Followed by a sumptious wanton mee lunch - not just any ordinary wanton mee, mind you! #silverstreaksg #sssocial #ssmakankakis
It's a cultural morning at our next Jalan-Jalan Kakis, beginning with a mural tour at Tiong Bahru, followed by a heritage tour at NUS Baba House, an ancestral Peranakan Chinese family home. Join us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EugKTfQspDiE1YroGWehh1
It's a cultural morning at our next Jalan-Jalan Kakis, beginning with a mural tour at Tiong Bahru, followed by a heritage tour at NUS Baba House, an ancestral Peranakan Chinese family home. Join us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EugKTfQspDiE1YroGWehh1
It's a cultural morning at our next Jalan-Jalan Kakis, beginning with a mural tour at Tiong Bahru, followed by a heritage tour at NUS Baba House, an ancestral Peranakan Chinese family home. Join us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EugKTfQspDiE1YroGWehh1
