Our programmes and services revolve around our strategic thrusts. Below are some examples:
1. Active Ageing Activities:
a) Dance classes (e.g. Zumba, Line Dance etc)
b) Stretching/Stretch band exercises
c) Walks/hikes
Benefits:
- Lower mortality, coronary heart disease and hypertension rates.
- Improved cardiorespiratory and muscular function An improved body composition and weight was also observed.
- Improved bone health.
- Lower risk of falling.
- Better conserved cognitive functions.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle.
2. Social Bonding Activities:
a) Local and overseas tours
b) Games day (e.g. table tennis, scrabble, Rummikub, Chinese Chess, carrom, etc)
c) Screening of motivational films
d) Bless cafe chit-chats
Benefits:
- Reduced stress. Older adults who are socially active handle stress better.
- Longer lifespan.
- Improved fitness level
- Reduced risk of depression.
- Less anxiety.
- Greater self-esteem.
3. Training and Equipping Programmes
a) Basic IT class
b) Use of mobile devices
c) Culinary classes
d) Floral arrangement classes
e) Handicraft/Sewing/Macrame class
f) Guitar/Ukulele classes
g) Home Gardening classes
h) Elementary Chinese Calligraphy/Painting Classes
i) Health and Wellness Talks
4. Engaging and Empowering (How and Why is it important?)
Many retired seniors were once competent workers and contributors of Singapore. Many are highly skilled, with a large amount of work experience and have corporate leadership skills. However some of them feel that they are no longer valued after their retirement. Their opinions and contributions are no longer sought after and they feel side lined by the society.
We want to re-engage and re-activate these seniors to become active volunteers in the different programmes and services of BCS. We will look out for seniors who are willing to serve and contribute, acknowledge their work and life experiences, upskill them if needed and engage them to serve in various programmes and services of BCS. For e.g.:
- Showing hospitality to the homeless and rough sleepers at our S3Ps.
- Participate in our Community Outreach and Engagement programme.
- Provide Homework coaching and Tuition for students in low-income families.
- Mentoring and training youth at GRIT club.
- Training and Equipping fellow seniors.