50plus Expo 2015 - Singapore Jubilee Edition
Published on
03 Jun 2015
Published by
Thimbuktu
The 50plus Expo was a long-awaited annual event to embark on an active ageing journey for Singaporeans and non-Singaporean visitors.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 50plus EXPO 2015 (Singapore Jubilee Edition) was postponed. It was originally scheduled to be held from 27 March to 29 March, 2015 at Suntec Singapore.
The event was postponed to 15 May to 17 May, 2015 at the same venue as a mark of respect to the late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew who passed away on 23 March, 2015. The 7-day public mourning period and the state funeral on 29 March, 2015.
The 50plus EXPO 2015 is hosted by Council for Third Age (C3A), supported by Ministry of Health Singapore, organised by Pico in celebration of SG50.
On the journey of L.I.F.E. at the Live, Inspire, Fulfil and Enjoy zones.
At the LIVE zone - the stage area - jazz up your active ageing journey by celebrating and embracing all your life's achievement. Get up close and personal with local celebrities in daily special appearances and join them in the high-energy Singapore Cheers!
At the INSPIRE zone, discover how you can be a source of empowerment and relish in everything that you do. Realise your fullest potential through activities including volunteerism, Vlog making and resistance band training.
At the ENJOY zone, the best prescription for a happy active senior is an active mind, a healthy body and a learning spirit. Check out the Learning Avenue for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Take a putt at the mini golf station and try your hand at food art and vertical gardening for a day of laugh and enjoyment with your family.
At the FULFIL zone, seek out your passions and fulfil your dreams. Pick up new interests like ukulele, palm leaf weaving, calligraphy and batik painting to embark on an exciting and interesting active ageing journey. Learn how to live well with superfoods, herbs and spices workshops and easy cooking demonstration.
At the "beach" to enjoy the sun, sea and sand .....
To learn more about CPF and MediSave Plus
Thimbuktu with Eleanor Yap, Director/Editor of Ageless Online
Official Launch of 50plus Expo 2015 (Singapore Jubilee Edition)
Guest-of-Honour was Dr Amy Khor - Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower.
Mdm Chua Foo Yong, Chairman, Council for Third Age, sang a meaningful and inspirational Mandarin song "Seagull" [海鸥] to invite everyone to sing together.
Forum Talks - "Reviving Memories of Singapore through Blogging" by James Seah
This video clip on YouTube https://youtu.be/BrIdUyAsvRA with courtesy of Lina Catcat, a fellow blogger who posted a related blog "Enjoy Your Life With C3A" for an interesting reading pleasure.
I would like to thank my nostalgia friend, Ms Sim Hui Hwang comments on this blog:
[Thanks, James! Your talk was peppered with humorous anecdotes. Informative and encouraging. I hope it will inspire more senior citizens and retirees to start their own digital stories and keep them connected with their friends n the younger generation.]
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