/articles/powerlifting-shes-66-has-osteopenia-and-can-deadlift-115kg
SINGAPORE - Patricia Lynn Meyer never expected herself to become a powerlifter, especially when she first walked into Hygieia Strength & Conditioning gym along Haig Road in April 2017.
She…
/articles/community-care-supporting-people-dementia-singapore
SINGAPORE - As caregiver to a parent with dementia, Mr Yeo Seng Sit spends hours with his 83-year-old mother Chew Cheng Phong, encouraging her to do simple chores, mental exercises and colouring.…
/articles/grandpa-keeps-forgetting-how-explain-dementia-kids
SINGAPORE - As a little girl, Alexis Kho used to spin her late grandfather around in circles whenever he sat in his wheelchair. She was good at making him laugh, although the two of them did not…
/articles/cant-fly-aviation-enthusiasts-say-plane-spotting-next-best-thing
SINGAPORE - Under the palm trees and blue skies at Changi Beach Park, a group of people, armed with long camera lenses, gather and wait.
There is a rumble in the distance and they point their lenses…
/articles/top-places-shoot-sunrise-and-sunset-singapore
SINGAPORE - Shutterbugs have embraced a pandemic pastime: Chasing sunrises and sunsets.
Capturing the dreamy colours of dawn and dusk has an evergreen appeal. But some have found that Covid-19 curbs…
/articles/retiree-donated-more-500-items-national-collection
SINGAPORE - Retired lawyer and banker John Koh's home is unusual for its focus away from its living spaces.
Packed tightly in a 1,200 sq ft space over two floors in the terrace house near Orchard…
/inspiration/finding-calmness-rush-everyday-life
I feel that volunteering gives one the opportunity to bring joy, hope, cheers to those in need and in return, we get a sense of achievement, satisfaction, calmness.
/articles/life-after-40-grandma-reinvents-herself-private-dining-host-cookbook-author
SINGAPORE - Mrs Indra Iswaran is focused on swirling fermented rice and coconut milk batter in a frying pan, coaxing the mixture into a delicate, bowl-shaped South Indian pancake called appam.
Sunday…
/articles/3-tips-gain-most-wfh
Bosses can set tangible targets to identify the top independent operators in their teams
Imagine you are a general about to order a final charge to take the enemy's fort but you begin to have doubts…
/articles/are-you-control-your-digital-footprint
Exercising caution when using the Internet can make a difference in your life
It is easy to think that e-commerce scams and hacking attempts are less of a concern today among digital natives who have…
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/articles/lives-they-live-storyteller-who-brings-history-life
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about one such person in the series, The Lives They Live.
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/articles/gallery-showcase-kreta-ayers-heritage
It will be first gallery to focus on the Chinese community when it opens early next year
With their own share of fanatics, Chinese opera stars of yesteryear were as in demand as the Hollywood and K-…
/articles/does-life-get-better-after-50
Adulthood happiness may be U-shaped, hitting a trough in late 40s before rising till 80s
When Mr Jonathan Rauch fell into the doldrums in his 40s, he had no idea why. He had a successful…
/articles/soak-cny-spirit-11-day-river-hongbao
Visitors to this year's River Hongbao at The Float@Marina Bay will get to enjoy fireworks and laser light shows on 11 consecutive nights, one more than last year.
Click here for the full programme…
/articles/chic-cambodia-travellers
SIEM REAP - I admire the gorgeously plated minced chicken invigorated with tender local herbs and topped with parmesan cheese and a blue-hued butterfly pea flower.
But are those fire ants…
/articles/ipoh-and-chill-what-do-your-next-weekend-getaway
IPOH - Ipoh has all the ingredients for an ideal weekend getaway. Street food is cheap and delicious, the flight is just over an hour long, and the pace is laid back enough to come back feeling…
/articles/causes-week-2016-helping-write-story-ages
Over this month and next, 500 elderly people in Singapore will be writing stories - without knowing how they end.
Each of them will be given a blank book and asked to fill its first five pages…
/articles/aloha-alternatives-discover-different-side-hawaii
Discover a different side of Hawaii, which is more than just beaches, volcanoes and tiki huts
Hypothetically speaking, you do not like sand, sunning yourself on the beach or the thundering surf. Let…
/articles/hes-70-and-still-pushing-his-limits
Former Grand Prix racer Lee Chiu San may be 70, but he still rides a motorcycle.
The retired car dealer and former motoring journalist scoots around in a 30-year-old Yamaha RD350 despite stares from…
/articles/scientist-teacher-and-eternal-optimist
Professor Leo Tan, 71, has dedicated his life to science and education. But what the marine biologist considers his greatest success is not the work he has done, but what his students have achieved…
/whats-on/activities/histories-biodiversity-and-conservation-singapores-fresh-waters
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
About this Event
Singapore is home to a surprising variety of freshwater animal and plant species that can be found in habitats ranging from natural forest…
/whats-on/activities/my-life-stories-people-my-life-time-your-life
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Get valuable tips on healthy eating at this online talk.
About this Event
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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/whats-on/activities/now-boarding
Time: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Dreaming of travelling once again? Music can be your mode of transport! At Now Boarding, relive classic stories of adventure like Snow White and Around The World…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-through-eyes-conservator
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Step into the Archives Conservation Lab with Sanira Beevi and get an exclusive sneak peek into a conservator’s life.
About the Programme
Ever wondered…
/whats-on/activities/histories-investigating-land-use-history
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Join Tony as he discusses how NAS collections are used and shares anecdotes and research about some interesting artefacts found in his work.
About the…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-james-seah-my-memories-bukit-ho-swee
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
James shares his memories of Bukit Ho Swee, the infamous fire that broke out when he was just 11 years old and what the place means to him.
About the…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-dr-ang-eiselt-chin-siew
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
About this Event
The Raffles Museum, Singapore, 1823-1960 –
A Reading of British Colonialism, Raffles’s Politics, and Singapore’s Colonised Experience
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/whats-on/activities/tales-old-singapore
Time: 10:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Tales of Old Singapore Multi-generational Craft Workshop
19 Mar (Fri) | 10.30am − 12pm | The Salon, Level 1 | $30 per trio or $22.50 per grandparent-…
/whats-on/activities/video-creators-club-planning-better-impact
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The most important part of the video production workflow happens before the camera starts rolling.
About the Programme/Event
Videos can be a great tool to…
/whats-on/activities/home-truly-senior-friendly-zoom-tours
6 February 2021, Saturday | 10:30am to 11:30am
6 March 2021, Saturday | 10:30am to 11:30am
3 April 2021, Saturday | 10:30am to 11:30am
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