NE$T – Financial Board Game

Students from Temasek Polytechnic have developed a financial board game called NE$T specially designed for the elderly in Singapore. This financial board game is first of its kind in Singapore and it is based on the “Social Model”.

Besides having fun playing the game, its main objective is to create financial awareness amongst the Seniors. Demonstration by students and lecturers from Temasek Polytechnic was recently held at SAGE on 22 Sept 2010 which engaged Seniors to play the game. They enjoyed the game as it also enhances their knowledge and make them realize the importance of financial planning.

Plans are in the pipeline to commercialise this board game.

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

Date: 17 Sept 2010

Dear SAGE Members,

A) FINANCIAL AWARENESS BOARD GAME

Students from Temasek Polytechnic have developed a financial board game called NEST specially designed for the elderly in Singapore. This financial awareness board game is first of its kind in Singapore and it is based on the “Social Model”.

Lecturers and students from Temasek Polytechnic will hold a demonstration of the game and will engage Seniors to play the game so as to gather feedback on its effectiveness and to ensure that it delivers the desired result – that is it creates financial awareness amongst the Seniors.

Members and non-members of SAGE interested to play the game can approach Ms Anna Leow or Mr Wan Noor at SAGE office to register their interest.

It will be held on 22 Sept 2010 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Training Room,

2nd Level, SAGE.

DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE !!!

REGISTER EARLY AND HAVE FUN !!!

11TH ASEAN GERONTOLOGY COURSE

The 11th ASEAN Gerontology Course which ended on 3 August 2010 attracted a total of 16 participants, of which 8 were from our neighbouring ASEAN countries. Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines nominated 2 participants each while Myanmar and Cambodia sent in one participant each.

The Final Report of the 11th ASEAN Gerontology Course can be viewed at ISACA website at http://www.isaca.sg/

Group photo of invited guests, lecturers and participants at the Welcome Dinner held on 26 July 2010 at Furama City Centre, Singapore

Members of the Final Report Committee working on the report

Discussion in progress in one of the workshop sessions

Dr Aris Ananta delivering his lecture to the class

Presentation of Certificates at the Closing Ceremony

Participants making their site visit to PERTAPIS Senior Citizen’s Fellowship Home

Prof Peter Crome delivering his lecture to the class

Mr Zulkifli Mohammed, 1st Vice-President, SAGE, addressing guests and participants in the Closing Ceremony

Class Representative Dr Wenceslao S Llauderes expressing thanks to sponsors, organizer and lecturers

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

Date: 31 May 2010

Dear SAGE Members,

A) PROJECT CITIBANK-YMCA YOUTH FOR CAUSES 2010

Organised by Citibank and YMCA of Singapore, Citibank – YMCA Youth for Causes offers platform for young Singaporeans to turn their creative ideas for the community into reality through seed funding.

Students from Temasek Polytechnic and Tampines Junior College have designated SAGE to be the beneficiary of this Walkathon project. Calling themselves Silver Savers 10, the highlights of the event are:

Date : 11 July 2010

Time : 9.00am to 3.00pm

Venue : Bedok Reservoir Park

Highlights : Walkathon, Carnival and Performances

Please support the Walkathon to support SAGE. Tickets / Pledge Cards are obtainable at SAGE.

Please call Mdm Anna Leow at 6353 7159 for details.
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B) 11TH ASEAN GERONTOLOGY COURSE

Once again ISACA, INIA and SAGE will be organizing the above course. This 11th ASEAN Gerontology Course will be held at a prestigious hotel in Singapore from 26 July to 3 August 2010. Conducted by prominent lecturers from United Nations – Malta and Singapore, this 8 day Course covers various aspects of Social Gerontology, Geriatrics and Economic Impact of Ageing Population. The mode of training will be through lectures and workshops.

For more details, you can call Mr Wan Noor at Tel No. 6353 7159 or e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg

Members interested to enroll for the Course can download the Registration Form from our website at www.sage.org.sg/whatsnew.htm and mail it to us to reserve your seat.

Confirmation will be based upon receipt of payment.

For more details and updates, you may want to visit our

website at http://www.sage.org.sg/ or visit our

blog at http://www.singsage.blogspot.com/

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

Date: 11 May 2010

Dear SAGE Members,

A) PUBLIC HEALTH SEMINAR – TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE TREATMENTS FOR WORKPLACE INJURIES (MANDARIN)

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, together with Hong Hua TCM Medical Centre will be hosting the above on 22 May 2010. This is part of their efforts in reaching out to the community and mobilizing them to play a proactive role in adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Details of the talk as below:

Date : 22 May 2010

Time : 10.00am to 11.00am

Venue : Lecture Theatre, Level 3

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital

17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9

Singapore 569766

Speaker : Dr Lee Ai Kok

Head Physician, Hong Hua TCM Medical Centre

Lecturer & Clinical Tutor

Singapore College of TCM

This seminar is free and seats are limited. Register early to reserve your seat.

Please call the following personnel for more details:

i) Mr Jayakumar P.

DID: 6450 6155

E-mail: jayakumar@amkh.org.sg

ii) Ms Sabrina Chew

DID: 6450 6162

E-mail: sabrina@amkh.org.sg

B) PUBLIC TALK ON MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (MANDARIN)

With the recent introduction of the Mental Capacity Act which came into effect on 1 Mar 2010, members may wish to know more details as this Act sets out a clear legislative framework to empower Singaporeans to appoint trusted persons to make decisions on their behalf in the event they lose their mental capacity due to conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain damage or stroke. It also sets out safeguards to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

From feedback gathered from participants, there are requests that the same talk should also be held in Mandarin. To ensure that more Singaporeans benefit, we will be holding another session of this forum in Mandarin

Details of the talk as below:

Date : 25 May 2010

Time : 12.00noon to 2.00pm

Venue : SAGE Training Room

2nd Level

19 Toa Payoh West

Speaker : Ms Grace Soh, Executive

Office of the Public Guardian

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

As seats are limited on first-come-first-serve basis, please register early to reserve your seat.

Please call us at Tel No. 63537159 or Fax No. 63537148 or e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg for registration.

C) 11TH ASEAN GERONTOLOGY COURSE

Once again ISACA, INIA and SAGE will be organizing the above course. This 11th ASEAN Gerontology Course will be held at a prestigious hotel in Singapore from 26 July to 3 August 2010. Conducted by prominent lecturers from United Nations – Malta and Singapore, this 8 day Course covers various aspects on Social Gerontology, Geriatrics and Economic Impact of Ageing Population. The mode of training will be through lectures and workshops.

For more details, you can call Mr Wan Noor at Tel No. 6353 7159 or e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg

Members interested to enroll for the Course can download the Registration Form from our website at www.sage.org.sg/whatsnew.htm and mail it to us to reserve your seat.

Confirmation will be based upon receipt of payment.

For more details and updates, you may want to

visit ourwebsite at http://www.sage.org.sg/

or visit our blog at www.singsage.blogspot.com

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

Date: 19 April 2010

Dear SAGE Members,

A) PUBLIC TALK ON MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (MANDARIN)

With the recent introduction of the Mental Capacity Act which came into effect on 1 Mar 2010, members may wish to know more details as this Act sets out a clear legislative framework to empower Singaporeans to appoint trusted persons to make decisions on their behalf in the event they lose their mental capacity due to conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain damage or stroke. It also sets out safeguards to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

From feedback gathered from participants, there are requests that the same talk should also be held in Mandarin. To ensure that more Singaporeans benefit, we will be holding another session of this forum in Mandarin

Details of the talk as below:

Date : 25 May 2010

Time : 12.00noon to 2.00pm

Venue : SAGE Training Room

2nd Level

19 Toa Payoh West

Speaker : Ms Grace Soh, Executive

Office of the Public Guardian

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

As seats are limited on first-come-first-serve basis, please register early to reserve your seat.

Please call us at Tel No. 63537159 or Fax No. 63537148

or e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg for registration.

B) STORYTELLING COMPETITION AND WIN $100.00

In conjunction with its upcoming 40th Anniversary, Queenstown Public Library is organizing a Digital Storytelling Competition on 25th April 2010 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Registration close on 24th April 2010.

Let’s walk down the memory lane to share your story and be able to have a chance to win $100.00 worth of voucher.

Please download the brochure from our website for more details.

ACT FAST AND DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE!!!

C) 11TH ASEAN GERONTOLOGY COURSE

Once again ISACA, INIA and SAGE will be organizing the above course. This 11th ASEAN Gerontology Course will be held at a prestigious hotel in Singapore from 26 July to 3 August 2010. Conducted by prominent lecturers from United Nations – Malta and Singapore, this 8 day Course covers various aspects on Social Gerontology, Geriatrics and Economic Impact of Ageing Population. The mode of training will be through lectures and workshops.

For more details, you can call Mr Wan Noor at Tel No. 6353 7159 or e-mail to

publiceducation@sage.org.sg

Members interested to enroll for the Course can download the Registration Form from our website at www.sage.org.sg/whatsnew.htm and mail it to us to reserve your seat.

Confirmation will be based upon receipt of payment.

For more details and updates, you may want to visit our

website at http://www.sage.org.sg/

or visit our blog at http://www.singsage.blogspot.com/

PUBLIC TALK ON MENTAL CAPACITY ACT

With the recent introduction of the Mental Capacity Act which will come into effect on 1 Mar 2010, members may wish to know more details as this Act sets out a clear legislative framework to empower Singaporeans to appoint trusted persons to make decisions on their behalf in the event they lose their mental capacity due to conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain damage or stroke. It also sets out safeguards to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

In view of the above, SAGE will hold a Public Talk. Details:

Date : 30 March 2010

Time : 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Venue : SAGE Training Room

2nd Level

19 Toa Payoh West

Speaker : Ms Grace Soh

Office of the Public Guardian

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

As seats are limited on first-come-first-serve basis, please register early to reserve your seat.

Please call us at Tel No. 63537159 or

Fax No. 63537148 or

e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg for registration.

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS

Dear SAGE Members,

A) CHARITY DINNER-cum-SILVER VOICES CONTEST 2010

Members may wish to know that SAGE will be holding the above this coming April 2010. Details as below:

Date : 9 April 2010

Time : 7.00pm to 10.30pm

Venue : Dragon Gate Restaurant

No 1 Maritime Square

#04-01 Harbourfront Centre

Tickets : $450.00 per table

$1000.00 per table

$5000.00 per table

$10000.00 per table

SAGE is honoured to have Mr Abdullah Bin Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament, to grace the occasion as Guest of Honour.

Please let us have your confirmation on the number of tickets required before the closing date on 30 March 2010.

You may call us for confirmation at Tel No. 63537159 or Fax No. 63537148.

ACT FAST AND DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE !!!!

B) DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS

We are proud to announce that we have secured distribution rights for the following 2 products.

1) iNo Mobile Phone CP09

Smartly designed to suit senior citizens, iNo Mobile Phone comes in 3 attractive colours. Its candybar design carry with it the following features.

i) Super big key design

ii) Electric torchlight

iii) SOS emergency call

iv) Digital time announcer

v) Build-in speaker

vi) Shortcut dialing

vii) SMS facility

Retailed at $88.00 per piece, SAGE members will enjoy a discounted price of $82.00.

Please call Mdm Anna Leow at Tel No. 63537159 for more details.

2) URAH Transdermal Glucosamine Creme

The URAH TGC is non-greasy, odourless and smooth on the skin. URAH Proprietary Transdermal Technology has made it possible to deliver high concentration of Glucosamine using micelle structures directly to the body at the point of need without any side effects. Developed by Dr Obaje, it was patented in USA (USA Patent No 6846916) and now selling in Japan and Germany.

Retailed at $30.00 per tube, SAGE members will enjoy a discounted price of $25.00 per tube or $45.00 per 2 tubes.

To All SAGE Members,

We wish to share with all Members of upcoming events below:

1) CARNIVAL-CUM-FUNFAIR

“Uncle Ringo”. Carnival and Funfair Operator will be holding a carnival-cumfunfair in conjunction with the Lunar New Year River Hong Bao. It will be from Feb 12 to Feb 20, 1.00pm to 11.00pm, next to the floating stage at Marina Bay.

For more information, please visit http://www.riverhongbao.sg/

Experience the spinner/space shot/bumper cars/skyrider and many more. Its food galore to satisfy your taste buds with many local food delights.

SAGE has been invited to help sell tickets and the amount SAGE receives from Uncle Ringo will depend on the number of tickets sold. The tickets sold by SAGE are in $10.00 and $25.00 denominated booklets respectively.

As SAGE depends on fund-raising and donations to sustain its programmes, this participation accords SAGE an opportunity to generate income.

We look forward to your support in this event by purchasing the tickets from us and look forward to seeing you, your friends and loved ones at the Carnival-cum-Funfair from Feb 12 to Feb 20.

Call us at Tel. 6353 7159 or Fax. 6353 7148 should you need further information.

2) CHARITY DINNER-cum-SILVER VOICES CONTEST

SAGE will be organizing Charity Dinner-cum-Silver Voices Contest on 9 April 2010 from 7.00pm to 11.00pm.

More details will be provided soon.

Be on the lookout for this upcoming event!!

3) SAGE SECOND-HALF SEMINAR

Members may wish to know that SAGE is currently organizing the SAGE SECOND-HALF SEMINAR. Funded by Council for Third Age, it is targeted to equip Singaporeans with proper and realistic financial plan so that they can enjoy retirement that they deserve.

This one day seminar covers both aspects of psycho-social issues as well as financial planning. Facilitated by experienced and well known speakers in this field, participants will be shown how to set realistic goals, put plans in place and monitor its progress.

Participants will be able to understand the psycho-social issues of retirement and learn about financial considerations in retirement. Besides being able to clarify life and financial goals, participants will be shown how to deal with banks and financial advisers and pre-retirement preparation with family and employer.

For more details, please call us at Tel No. 6353 7159 or you can e-mail us at

publiceducation@sage.org.sg

4) PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR

We are proud to announce that SAGE was appointed as distributor of URAH Transdermal Glucosamine Crème. The URAH TGC is non-greasy, odourless and smooth on the skin. URAH Proprietary Transdermal Technology has made it possible to deliver high concentration of Glucosamine using micelle structures directly to the body at the point of need without any side effects.

Developed by Dr Obaje, it was patented in USA (US Patent No 6846916) and now selling in Japan and Germany.

Be on a lookout for new elderly-friendly product coming up soon!!

For more details, please call Mdm Anna Leow at Tel No. 6353 7159

For more details and updates, you may want to visit our

website at http://www.sage.org.sg/ or visit our

blog at http://www.singsage.blogspot.com/

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Updates and Happenings

SAGE Cantonese Opera Night

On Saturday, 28 November 2009, in conjunction with the Active Ageing Festival 2009, SAGE organised the Cantonese Opera Night which was held at Jalan Besar Community Club Hall.

The hall was filled with avid fans of Cantonese Opera who came with their families and friends. Some of the audience even brought their young grandchildren along!

The Cantonese Opera troupe, entertaining performance lasted 3 hours. They performed eight attention-grabbing items and received a roaring round of applause every time they end each item.

The banner for the Cantonese Opera Night, placed just outside the community cub.

The attentive audience enjoying the performance.

The view from the back of the hall.

One of the items that was performed during the night.

The lively band that accompanied the orchestra during their performance.

Part of the Opera troupe.