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Programmes
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Seniors
- Active Aging
- Befriending
Our Active Aging Programme helps seniors 60 and above stay active, connected and engaged through exercise, wellness, creative activities, outings and social programmes.
Currently, we are developing more targeted initiatives for specific groups, such as senior men, creating spaces where they can build friendships, stay active and contribute their skills. We also support seniors who may be isolated or living alone through befriending and practical support.
Our goal is to help seniors age with dignity, purpose and a strong sense of belonging.
- 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 8893 9049 or email Ivan Ho at ivanho@calvary.sg for more details on how to sign-up as a member of our Active Aging 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 $10 for the programme t-shirt to be paid when registering.
Men's Den
Our Befriending Programme supports seniors who may be socially isolated, frail or living alone by providing regular companionship, emotional support and practical help. Through meaningful relationships with volunteers, we aim to reduce loneliness and help seniors remain connected to the community. Where needed, our volunteers may also assist with medical escorts, grocery shopping and simple household support.
Our goal is to help seniors build trusted relationships, stay independent for as long as possible, and age in place with dignity, confidence and a sense of belonging.
- Through a referral from hospitals, family service centres or social service agencies
- Call us at 8893 9049 or email Ivan Ho, at ivanho@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.
You can refer to this link to reach out to other organisations who provide similar Befriending services.
No, the programme is free of charge.
Testimonies
We met the Fong siblings who were in their 80s, during a home visit. We saw how each day passes with them staring at their ceilings, just waiting for time to pass. They suffer from dementia and greatly detest each other. They have no children, no one to care for them – life seemed miserable and they barely get by.
We are thankful that it has been months since our loving befrienders entered their lives. Through our befriending programme, we donated furniture, food, fixed up their TV, brought them out for outings and vaccination too. The Fongs look forward to the weekly visits as our befrienders became the only friends they could talk to.
When we first visited Mr N, he was living alone in a cluttered and dirty living condition.
After getting to know him, he now looks forward to attending physical events so much. Despite his mobility condition due to a stroke which meant that he had to spend thrice as much time getting to a location, he was usually the first one to arrive at our Rummikub sessions!
It’s a great joy to see how C3’s Befriending and Active Aging programmes give him something to look forward to every week.