Organised over two days from 9 to 10 November 2017 at Toa
Payoh HDB Hub, the YMCA Silver Fiesta 2017 saw over 1,500 elderly folks from 34
Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and the public come together for two
days of fun.
Some 700 youths and corporate volunteers provided
companionship and served as volunteers as they interacted with the elderly and
assisted with the event.
The youth volunteers were not only exposed to
intergenerational bonding, they were also empowered to become advocates in
serving the Silver Community and promote active ageing among the elderly
through sports, fitness and dance activities. Mr Amrin Amin, Parliamentary
Secretary for Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health graced the event
as the guest-of-honour.
Highlights of the event include:
• Chair workout
• Diabolo performance
• Chinese opera
• Kpop dance
The chair workout sessions incorporated functional exercises
which improved the seniors’ ability to complete daily activities. By working
out together in the company of youth volunteers, the elderly bonded with both
the young, their friends and met other like-minded individuals, all while
motivating one another in a fun environment.
We would like to thank the following partners for supporting
us in this event:
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