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The work of St. Hilda's Community Services Centre is encapsulated in a simple phrase -
"reaching out, touching lives".
Instead, the strategy of knocking on each and every door to discover the real needs of the
residents has resulted in programmes, as varied as the needs are.
Touching lives that are lonely, touching lives of those whose nests are empty, touching
lives of those whose days are long, through social activities.
Activities were introduced when we met with many residents who said that it was difficult
for them to pass the day.
They either lived along or family members were too busy.
- Coffee Bin
- Interest Groups
- Community Events
» Coffee Bin
A daily gathering over coffee at the Coffee Bin help make days more interesting and
enjoyable for the elderly and have resulted in turning strangers into friends.
Coffee Bin operates daily from 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. with different activities to keep
the minds of the elderly active:
| Monday |
Games Day |
| Tuesday |
Art & Craft; Fortnightly Health Checks; Monthly Cooking Demo |
| Wednesday |
Conversational English Class |
| Thursday |
Conversational Mandarin Class |
| Friday |
Games Day |
| Social Outings (even for the wheelchair bound) |
» Interest Groups
Golden Oldies
An exercise intervention programme to help seniors attain fitness and lower the risks of falls.
Line Dancing
The programme serves an opportunity for social interaction and a meaningful and enjoyable form
of exercise.
Gardening
A simple form of exercise that brings the seniors out into the sun, with a dash of fresh
air -
the satisfaction of harvesting their own crops makes a good conversation piece that enhances the
social interaction of the participants.
» Community Events
Christmas High Tea and Chinese New Year celebrations - these are signature events that have helped
to bridge the gaps between neighbours as they look forward and come together for such occasions.
New friendships have bloomed as a result.
» Ready, Steady, Go!
Ready, Steady, Go! Programme started in March 2007 and it aims to help the wheelchair bound and
physically impaired elderly residents gain functional fitness and improve their emotional and
mental well being.
» iReconnect
Started in January 2007, iReconnect is a programme for clients recovering or suffering from mental
illness.
The programme provides professional counseling and weekly group therapy sessions to monitor the
recovery and transition of the clients' into mainstream life in the community.
» I CAN Club
I CAN Club was started in 1 July 2004. It aims to inculcate values, skills and knowledge;
which are beneficial to their growth as an all-rounder.
There are four core components that make up the I CAN Club:
- Saturday Specials
- School Holidays Programme
- Tuition Programme
- I CAN Read Programme
» Saturday Specials
Programmes are planned based on a quarterly theme to cover the different aspects of learning
that will further enhance a child's growth both mentally and physically.
» School Holidays Programme
Varied and enjoyable to ensure that children's free time are well spent. These range from educational
and creative workshops to day camps and outings.
» Tuition Programme
The guiding principle of the programme is that children will be helped to achieve their full
potential academically and set goals for themselves.
» I CAN Read Programme
An one-hour reading programme for pre-schoolers (K1 and K2) based on Joy Cowley's Reading Series. The
objective is to improve the reading capabilities of the children before they start their Primary school education.
Bringing out the best in you
Bringing homemakers, below the age of 55 years old, together and offering them a holistic approach
in life through better parenting, family life skills, cooking, crafts and healthy living.
» 2 Mile Walk
A walking exercise to burn off calories equivalent to walking 2 miles after you finished
half an hour of exercise.
» Speak English Class
A weekly class - that is opened to all residents – that equips participants with more confidence
to communicate in English with family members and friends, on a daily basis.
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