/online-learning/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-teaching-facilitation-module-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills related to teaching and facilitation of the AWE Programme. It is a necessary module to certify volunteers with the training…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-e-learning-full-suite-blended-learning
This is a course for anyone who wants to age well. Participants who are interested to volunteer with the Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme will be required to complete this course. It comprises 6…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/online-learning/reminiscing-popular-foods-abel-gan-nathania-generations-connect-ep-4
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/reliving-music-rahimah-rahim-danial-generations-connect-ep-3
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/keep-updated-cybersecurity-scams-brian-richmond-gizane-generations-connect-ep-2
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/exploring-lingo-yvonne-quan-koe-generations-connect-ep-1
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/my-smart-ahma-top-picks-dementia-friends-app
The Dementia Friends app aims to build a network of community volunteers that will provide assistance for persons with dementia. The app also allows the public to report cases of missing loved ones…
/online-learning/be-effective-volunteer-asynchronous-online
This course provides an orientation for new volunteers to kickstart their volunteering journey. It offers a general understanding of the importance, purpose and benefits of volunteering in our…
/online-learning/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-teaching-facilitation-module-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills related to teaching and facilitation of the AWE Programme. It is a necessary module to certify volunteers with the training…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-e-learning-full-suite-blended-learning
This is a course for anyone who wants to age well. Participants who are interested to volunteer with the Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme will be required to complete this course. It comprises 6…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/online-learning/reminiscing-popular-foods-abel-gan-nathania-generations-connect-ep-4
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/reliving-music-rahimah-rahim-danial-generations-connect-ep-3
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/keep-updated-cybersecurity-scams-brian-richmond-gizane-generations-connect-ep-2
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/exploring-lingo-yvonne-quan-koe-generations-connect-ep-1
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/my-smart-ahma-top-picks-dementia-friends-app
The Dementia Friends app aims to build a network of community volunteers that will provide assistance for persons with dementia. The app also allows the public to report cases of missing loved ones…
/online-learning/be-effective-volunteer-asynchronous-online
This course provides an orientation for new volunteers to kickstart their volunteering journey. It offers a general understanding of the importance, purpose and benefits of volunteering in our…
/volunteerism/joyful-singers
Formed by participants of WINGS vocal technique workshops, this group of senior volunteers each play a musical instrument and come together to perform live gigs in the community, bringing joy to…
/volunteerism/engaging-residents-nursing-homes
Senior volunteers from different interest groups come together to provide entertainment and companionship to residents of nursing homes through song, birthday celebrations, and gifting.
/volunteerism/forest-therapy-general
Senior Volunteers undergo specialised training and lead participants in mindful practices to help them connect with the natural environment around Singapore to enhance their mental well-being.
/volunteerism/sugar-club
Keeping physically and mentally fit while having fun in the process is the goal of this group. Volunteer leaders will design scenic walking routes of 8-10 km at various locations around Singapore,…
/volunteerism/plarning
Plarning is helmed by senior volunteers with a heart for recycling. This group comes together to recycle plastic bags using crochet techniques into items like handbags, coasters, pouches and more.…
/volunteerism/fun-sudoku
Senior volunteers lead other WINGS women in weekly Sudoku sessions, sharing vital techniques in solving puzzles that stimulate the cognitive function. WINGS Sudoku group is a closely knit and yet…
/volunteerism/uplifters
This programme showcases the communication, design and marketing skills of senior women to WINGS stakeholders. Volunteers in this programme play a vital role in helping the Society share its…
/volunteerism/wings-content-creators
This programme encourages senior women volunteers to apply their digital skills by creating uplifting and informative video content. Shared on WINGS' social media platforms, these videos aim to offer…
/volunteerism/legacies-love
This program allows senior women to support beneficiaries in nursing homes and hospices by helping them leave behind a personal legacy for posterity. Volunteers conduct interviews, capture narratives…
/volunteerism/your-digital-tutor
This program empowers senior women to share their digital knowledge with their peers, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed by digital technology. Our senior volunteers provide patient, one-to-…
/articles/74suiyigongjiaolelingzhechangge-lehuorenshenggengchongshi
无论是福建歌、粤语歌还是华文歌，都难不倒74岁的乐龄义工周秀珍。她一周四天开班教乐龄人士唱歌，希望借此让年长者保持活跃，自己的生活也因此变得更充实。
周秀珍接受《联合早报》访问时说，由于两个弟妹10多年前先后离世，让她感慨人生难料，因此决定开始当义工。
“一开始我是去帮忙打扫年长者的住家，后来有人知道我曾学过唱歌，便鼓励我去教其他年长者，…
/articles/more-organisations-join-awwa-project-engage-seniors-dementia
SINGAPORE – Mr Remus Tan, a 72-year-old retired product planner, has visited Faith Music Centre in Stadium Walk over six sessions to learn how to play instruments like the drums and guitar.
“…
/articles/hello-uncle-students-help-elderly-coffee-shops-plug-social-care-system
SINGAPORE – Like many other elderly men, 77-year-old Foo Hwee Wan frequents coffee shops near his home to pass the time.
The retired timber worker, who lives with 16 pet birds in a…
/articles/st-lukes-eldercare-aims-raise-30m-serve-over-45000-beneficiaries
SINGAPORE – St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) aims to raise $30 million over the next five years to serve more than 45,000 beneficiaries, as Singapore moves towards becoming a super-aged society.
…
/articles/seniors-swallowing-difficulties-try-special-dim-sum-pilot-project-singapore
SINGAPORE – Most days, Madam Elizabeth Loh, 85, is given pureed food or a milk supplement for her meals at the nursing home she stays in.
But on Oct 23, for the first time she could remember,…
/articles/over-230000-older-sporeans-have-chosen-someone-act-their-behalf-if-they-lose-mental
Over 230,000 older S’poreans have chosen someone to act on their behalf if they lose mental capacity
SINGAPORE – About 56,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and older have drawn up a lasting power of attorney (LPA) since the Government launched a campaign in July 2023 to encourage legacy planning.
In…
/articles/securing-her-wishes-why-mother-62-being-proactive-about-legacy-planning
By stating her intentions early, she wants to spare her children the burden of making tough decisions later
When Madam S Amutha, 62, drafted her will in 2021, she thought her affairs were in…
/articles/new-repair-clinic-tampines-bus-interchange-teaches-people-fix-damaged-household-items
SINGAPORE – A longstanding repair clinic where people can learn to fix their damaged household items will be located at a busy transport hub for the first time, when it begins operations on Oct 27 at…
/articles/new-fall-risk-screening-process-more-easily-accessible-seniors
SINGAPORE – Madam Tan Yok So, 78, has a history of falls and has developed a fear of falling, which has kept her from leaving home.
In 2016, the retiree slipped on a puddle of water at home…
/articles/8-10-older-adults-singapore-prefer-age-their-current-homes-smu-study
SINGAPORE – Eight in 10, or 82.8 per cent, of older adults in Singapore prefer to age in their current homes, a study has found.
This indicates a desire for continuity and stability, supported…
/whats-on/activities/c3a-learning-volunteering-pop
We’re back with our next pop-up!
This May, we’re showcasing exciting ways you can:
Grow your own food as an urban farmer
Volunteer as caregiving and positive ageing ambassadors
Improve…
/whats-on/activities/st-johns-island-monthly-guided-walk
A free 90-minute guided tour (capped at 20 participants) will be held on the first Sunday of every month. National Parks Board volunteers will introduce you to the key features along the St John’s…
/whats-on/activities/go-easy-cpf-cpf-nomination-financial-wellness
Uncover the importance of making your CPF nominations and get to make it on the spot!
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.
Important Notice…
/whats-on/activities/sun-yat-sen-nanyang-memorial-hall-permanent-galleries-guided-tour
Join us for a guided tour of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and hear the stories behind this century-old villa that trace Dr Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Gain valuable…
/whats-on/activities/fundamentals-urban-farming-session-5-swap-share
Pick up some fundamentals of urban farming and meet other green enthusiasts!
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please…
/whats-on/activities/line-dancing-communitieslibraries
Join our 5 Sessions of beginner-friendly Line Dancing sessions for seniors, promoting healthy living.
Be engaged with healthy living and join us for five sessions of Line Dancing!
As…
/whats-on/activities/digital-cafe-harbourfront-time-your-life
Learn about IT trends with other seniors!
About the Programme/Event
Keeping up with the latest digital trends does not have to be daunting when you’re part of a supportive community!…
/whats-on/activities/what-if-my-family-or-i-have-dementia-caregiving
Join us to learn more about dementia and how to cope with it.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.
Important Notice
This programme/…
/whats-on/activities/forest-therapy-matters-life
THIS IS A 1-SESSION ONSITE COURSE.
Join us for a slow and peaceful forest therapy workshop within Hort Park. Led by experienced Forest Therapy Guides and assisted by youth volunteers, this…
/whats-on/activities/make-mobile-digital-art-absolute-beginners-learnx-communities
A beginner-level online workshop on using your mobile phone or tablet to create art. No art experience required.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.…
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You can find the bookmarked course/article/activity/volunteering programme at Profile > My Bookmarks.
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Council for Third Age
The Council for Third Age, C3A, set up in May 2007, is an agency which promotes active ageing in Singapore through public education, outreach and partnerships. As an umbrella…
