留住光明 从“爱眼日”做起 Love Your Eyes

眼睛是心灵的窗户，它流露内心情感，也帮助我们在眼神交流时表现亲善。眼睛的重要性比拟探明灯，要是眼睛失明，眼前便一片黑暗。尤其是步入老年后，眼睛更要细心保养，保持敏锐度才能带动脸上焕发的光彩，让人无时无刻感觉双眼炯炯有神。

假如老人视力不佳，在上下楼梯或步行时特别容易摔倒，后果不堪设想。随着年纪的增长，视觉敏感度会慢慢降低是正常的，加上许多常见眼疾前来缠绕，如：白内障、飞蝇症、青光眼与各种致盲病种等，皆易使老人的双目渐渐失去光彩。

因此，武吉巴督邻里中心在5月发起的“爱眼日”，除了呼吁民众注重眼睛保养，适当控制看书、看电视节目等习惯之外，定期检查眼睛也是呵护眼睛不可缺少的活动，而眼睛检查的目的正是为了测试影响视力障碍的主要原因，并对症下药。

爱护眼睛，从您的眼睛做起。为了传播护眼意识，位于大牌228的武吉巴督邻里中心将在5月9日举办眼睛检查活动，为60岁以上的老年人免费检查眼睛。检查项目包括：眼底镜检查 （Ophthalmoscopy）、眼压测量（IOP）、自动验光机（Auto- Refract）、电脑验光仪检查（V.A.）等，测出眼睛的近视、远视屈光度、散光正常值，让眼球及眼膜得到全面的诊断，以得到及时的眼疾治疗。

让我们一起留住光明，继续看见世界的美好，再次强调保护眼睛的重要性。所谓“预防胜于治疗”，定期检查能帮助我们预防眼疾；视力健康者也可以再次测验眼睛润滑度，促进眼睛健康。

欲知更多关于眼睛检查详情，请致电武吉巴督邻里中心6560-5455询问。

Love Your Eyes

It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Look deep into a person’s eyes and you will see the ‘real’ person. But speaking on a more realistic level, the eyes are of course our organ of sight from which we view the world around us. So, poor eyesight results in a world of blurred images, which is one of the common inflictions suffered by the elderly.

Age-muscular degeneration resulting in eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma is the major cause of visual loss among the elderly. This prevents them from leading active and meaningful lives. Even younger people can be the victims of such eye diseases.

Eye screening helps us spot symptoms of eye problems. Other than the normal eye health care that we should practise in our daily lives, we need to have eye screening which can help us prevent last-stage eye disease. In particular, the elderly are encouraged to go for regular eye screening.

Concern & Care Society will be organizing a free eye screening programme on 9 May, 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon, at their premises at Block 228 Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Link for those aged 60 and above. The screening will include opthalmoscope, air puff (IOP) and auto-refract.

Please register at CCS’ premises at Block 228 before the screening date.

For more information, call us at 6560-5455.

Protect your eyes and enjoy the view !

傳神厚意送温馨 A prosperous year ahead!

文 / 谢翠珊

农历新年无疑是华人一年中最重要，气氛最浓厚的节日之一。傳神居家照顾协会为了与居民同欢共庆，提前进行一系列新春活动，为弱势老人传递温馨，送上佳节祝福。

2月4日这一天，书法不再是个人单独的“独乐乐”活动，它聚集了一家大小与书法爱好者即席挥毫写挥春，好让百名义工能在第二天拎着一幅幅迎新挥春与柑橘到访弱势老人的家中，献上义工们的温情与祝福。

犹如往常，义工们带着满满的关怀抵达老人家中，开口第一句话就是“新年快乐”。接着，义工打开手中挥春，写的尽是人们对新一年的展望，如：福字、虎虎生威、虎年进步、新春大吉等吉祥字样，年长者看了顿时绽放笑脸，喜上眉梢，连声道谢。

金黄色的柑橘象征“大吉大利”、“好事成双”，传上我们愿意的祝福，期望在新的一年里凡事顺心。为了延续赠柑橘这个华人传统习俗，傳神居家照顾协会每年都会举办「新春送柑橘献祝福」活动，把温馨和欢乐带到每个弱势家庭。

除了拜访访视老人，傳神居家照顾协会分别举办了「居民新春聚餐会」及「出游办年货之旅」等活动，齐集了百位居民一起欢庆佳节。参与了这些新春活动的居民个个笑逐颜开，聚会当天就像家庭大团圆一样，居民们亲如一家，新春佳节气氛特别浓厚融洽。

「居民新春聚餐会」上，居民们各显厨艺，每人各备一份美味佳肴与朋友共同分享。除了聚餐之外，居民们还兴高采烈的挥春题字，写下新年吉祥字。有些不识字的老人也有机会在红纸上模仿字模书写一二，心情格外愉快。

趁农历新年将至，多位爱心理发师特地到聚会现场为老人免费义剪。理发师的手艺很好，每个老人经过一番清理后都显得精神奕奕，头发也剪得好看整齐。

为了应节，居民纷纷参加CCS E.A.T乐龄娱乐活动中心举办的「出游办年货之旅」，购买肉干、腊肠、蜜饯、扇贝、海参、年糕等新春食品，更可趁机出外走动，感染一下新春佳节的气氛，可谓一举两得。

新春活动主要是要让老人家在佳节时分迎春接福，感受社会大家庭的关怀与温暖。

A prosperous year ahead!
Concern & Care Society (CCS) ushers in the roaring year of the tiger with a series of activities for volunteers and members to enjoy Lunar New Year (LNY) is undoubtedly one of the more popular festivals in Singapore. It is also this time of the year that we at CCS send our warmest blessings to the elderly around us.

CCS held a Chinese calligraphy event on 28 January 2010 where over hundred pieces of the New Year couplets were written. The volunteers also wrote the Chinese character “FU” on red paper. These were given to the elderly as a gift to display in their homes.

The next day during our weekly home visit, our volunteers presented the elderly with the Chinese calligraphy. Holding the couplet in their hands, our volunteers wished the old folks a happy and prosperous year ahead. The elderly and their families were delighted and touched by this simple gesture.

Oranges are also the most popular fruit during Lunar New Year as it symbolises "good luck". Our volunteers also gave oranges to the home visit clients and elderly as a form of blessings.

Over at CCS Elderly Activity Talent Centre, a CNY shopping spree was also organised for the elderly. Many Chinese New Year goodies such as Lap Cheong (Chinese sausage), preserved fruits, scallops, sea cucumber, Nian Gao (rice cakes) and other Chinese New Year food were bought. Together they went shopping and had a good time mingling and bonding with each other.

A LNY potluck celebration was organized and members of CCS prepared delicious food to share with friends. At the same time, “True Heart Hair Dresser” provided free hair cutting service so that everyone can look their best for the New Year.

We wish everyone a prosperous year ahead!

一群快乐的长者心声 Voices of the Elderly

采访：谢翠珊

一年又过去了，回想去年的生活，其中苦少乐多，武吉巴督228与裕廊东208的居民们津津乐道。乐龄生活里，他们寻得快乐；在平凡的日子里，他们发挥所长，找到生活中莫大的幸福。这一期且听居民许罗妮、刘美田、陈福明、郑莲花、王宝玉、吴雅妹、许养、林悦治分享他们心中的点点滴滴，和一些些维持活跃生活的秘诀，我们肯定受益良多。受访中看见他们个个老当益壮，贤惠活泼的谈论着自己的生活，我深深感受到“走出孤独”的重要性，和心情解放后的无边开阔。所以说，只要我们不放弃，把握生命中的每一天，渺小的生命就不渺小，也能活得更精彩。

健康排第一
许养：青年时期我过得困苦，因此我辛勤工作，没有把健康顾好。后来接触了太极，勤加锻炼后我无须每个月看医生，到现在无需光顾诊所，运动使我赢得健康。如今早晨时间我也参与了音乐氧生操，每个星期一去打乒乓，这些运动不会太激烈，很适合我。
悦治：要有健康的身体，运动是其次，最重要还是保持心情开朗。我们不要老烦恼或发脾气，凡是大事化小，小事化无，做人就会开心，身心也会健康。
林悦治 Lim Yak Tee,66

罗妮：我70岁才学游泳，虽然现在我已84岁，我依然坚持每个星期游泳两天，加上参与氧生操等运动，勤劳运动，才有健康的体魄。
许罗妮 Koh Loh Nee,84

美田：早上起身没事做，我都会去运动。做健身啊!打太极啊，做氧生操啊！我都很勤劳，因为多运动比较健康。现在年纪大了，行动上我会特别谨慎，跌倒就麻烦了。


家庭和谐的重要与愿望
美田：我很重视我的家庭。星期一至五，我负责煮晚饭给家人吃，对于我来说，这一点也不辛苦。我最享受和家人、孙子坐在同一张饭桌吃饭，看见他们吃得开心，我心里就莫名开心起来。一天里面，我和孙子交谈最多，我们的感情也很好。
刘美田 Low Mee Tien,76

莲花：不要对家人要求太多，凡事随便就好。我觉得自己过一天，就像赚到一天一样，每天都应该开开心心。年轻人做事，就由他们去，不要讲他们，就不会产生问题。
许养：有时候不是我想就会心想事成。家庭对我来说很重要，我希望家庭幸福，那最好。
许养 Koh Yeo,76



自由自在的退休生活
悦治：我最喜欢去旅游，出去走走。我的性格比较大胆，常试着到新的地方去探索。我和我的先生也喜欢参加传神举办的活动，有得玩就好，我们就开心了。
宝玉：新加坡人常说“钱不够用”，我说我“时间不够用”。我每天忙工作，做家务，运动，找朋友聊天，与家人一起，生活过得很充实。
雅妹：我对家人像对朋友一样，从不要求家人要为自己做什么，一家人和乐融融。我的孩子也很孝顺，他们帮我理财，帮我选购衣服，常常主动关心我，陪我聊天，我都会开心接受，我感觉很幸福。
吴雅妹 Goh Ah Moi,61

罗妮：我天生有着“想做就做”的个性，也最爱自由。每每看了电视，听了新闻，知道有新的好去处，我都会去走走。尽管偶尔朋友没空，我也会自己出去玩，想唱歌就唱歌，想出去就出去，我的性格很独立。
王宝玉Ong Poo Git,64


朋友
悦治：我在武吉巴督住了30多年，朋友却很少。自参加传神6年以来，我的朋友很多，我也不用只待在家里，在中心里大家有说有笑，我觉得很开心。
雅妹：我的朋友特别多，人家都说我“鸡婆”！（哈哈大笑）不过我的活力可以感染其他朋友，我就像开心果一样，带给朋友欢乐。
福明：我爱交朋友，也帮助别人。我觉得做老人要随和一点，凡事都随便一点，朋友自然多。
莲花：我每天都到活动中心来，这里就像我的第二个家一样。我来这里找到我的兴趣和朋友，他们每一个都很友善。
郑莲花Tay Lian Huay,70



终身学习的态度
罗妮：我有“不轻易放弃”的做人态度。很多朋友都不敢学游泳，但我很有耐心，慢慢学，一定能学会。我觉得应该Open Your Heart! （打开您的心）去学习新的东西。
福明：我是缅甸华侨，在那里社会动荡不安，天灾连连。不像新加坡，生活幸福安宁，也有很多学习机会。我如今学打太极、打桌球、上英文课、玩Rummy-O、写书法、运动等，来传神之后，生活变得更充实。
陈福明Tan Hock Main,66

莲花：我会像小孩一样玩电脑游戏。自孙子们教我上网玩游戏后，我每天都很享受自己开关电脑，下载游戏来玩。去年，因着传神开办的桌球班，我也学会打桌球。活到老，学到老嘛！学习新事物好，不要让自己躲在家想东想西的，也不会那么容易得老人痴呆症。

Recalling life during the past one year, the elderly in Bukit Batok and Jurong East feel that they have really been very happy everyday living an active lifestyle. They have found great joy in little things in their retirement age. Here, they share their thoughts with us.

Exercise for Health
Koh Yeo: I had a difficult time in the past, working without proper health care. But after having practised tai chi for than 20 years I am now stronger and able to enjoy life more. I am now participating in the Music Therapy Exercise and playing ping pong every Monday; these exercises are not too strenuous for me.

Yak Tee: The way to stay healthy is to be always cheerful. One should not worry unnecessarily or get angry easily because such negative thoughts affect our health.

Loh Nee: I learned to swim at 70. Although I am now 84 years old, I still swim twice a week, and take part in Music Therapy Exercise. I believe that exercise helps my body and mind to work better.

Mee Tien: Exercise is the first thing I think of when I wake up because I have nothing better to do in the mornings. I exercise a few times a week because I believe that maintaining good health requires exercise. But, in old age, one does have to be careful not to overstrain.

Harmony within the Family
Mee Tien: I value my family very much. I cook dinner for my family on weekdays.. It is not difficult or tiring when this is done with love in my heart. I enjoy having the whole family eating together, especially seeing the smiles on my grandchildren as they enjoy my simple home-cooked meal.
This is the moment of my day when I feel inexplicably happy. I have a wonderful relationship with my grandchildren with whom I can chat the whole day.

Lian Huay: I do not have high expectations from my family members. They do what they can for me, but they have their own problems trying to make a living. One should not waste precious moments of one’s life by criticising the younger generation. Wish them well. I feel lucky every minute of the day just to be alive and well.

Koh Yeo: Family harmony is very important to me. It is sometimes difficult, with disagreements, differences of opinion, different priorities in life, but I try to maintain a happy, united and harmonious family atmosphere at all times.

Fun in Retirement
Yak Tee: I love to travel and to explore new places. My husband and I sometimes join outings with Concern & Care Society (CCS) and it is always fun to be outdoors.

Poh Git: Singaporeans always say "Money not enough" but I always say. “Time not enough.” I love to fill up my life with work, sports, socialising with friends, family gatherings and housework. A busy schedule always makes me feel good. Of course having more money would be great but to me, an active life in old age is more important. I enjoy a good meal, give my best in everything I do, am easygoing and get along with everyone.


Ah Moi: My family members are also my friends. Just as we never ask our friends for more than they can give, I never need to impose my needs on my children. They are very attentive; they know my needs and always ensure that I am well taken care of.

Loh Nee: I believe in the advice "just do it" and I love freedom. I keep myself updated with the latest news and information, so that I know where in the city I can go to for new experiences. I believe in being independent and I can be quite happy ‘doing my own thing’ at times when family and friends are busy with their own lives and are unable to keep me company

Friends of the Elderly
Yak Tee: I did not have many friends even though I had lived in Bukit Batok for more than 30 years until I found Concern & Care Society. I do not just stay at home now, I come to the centre and make friends. We chat, play games, take part in various activities and generally have a good time.

Ah Moi: I have many friends. They do seem to enjoy having me around because I am always cheerful and I like to bring joy to everyone.

Hock Main: I love to make friends. I am helpful, easy-going and friends and I enjoy each other’s company.

Lian Huay: CCS is my second home, a place I am at every day . I have made a lot of friends here, and we are all like one big happy family.


Learning at Old Age
Loh Nee: I never give up easily. Even at my age, I learned to swim, so I believe that learning at any age is not impossible. As an elderly person, one must continue to open one’s heart and mind to learning new things.

Hock Main: I am from Myanmar which is a country with natural disasters and an unstable political environment. Here in Singapore, I have found that the elderly are very lucky. They live in a safe environment and are able to get involved in most activities. At CCS, I am able to learn English, play Rummy-O games, write Chinese calligraphy and do so much more, all of which I thoroughly enjoy.

Lian Huay: My grandchildren taught me to play online games and now I switch on the computer everyday to play these games! I joined a snooker class last year and I have come to love this game. Learning is not only fun, but also beneficial to our mental health.

From these conversations with the elderly, we have learnt that there is so much more life to live even in old age, so much more to learn and so many things to do. As the Nike advertisement says, and as all of us agree, ‘Just Do It.’.

听新闻 长知识 Sharing the Joy

在每个风和日丽的早晨，武吉巴督邻里中心里都会聚集一群快乐长者，围坐在咖啡座上一边高谈阔论，一边喝茶。自《轻松听新闻》这个新活动推出后，年长者也透过吸取新资讯，以及认识新朋友而变得精神洋溢，中心气氛也因此变得生气勃勃，欢乐连连。

70岁的Jafaat伯伯就是其中一位受惠的居民。他和太太（Kak Sampah）也是傳神居家照顾协会每个星期五都会访视的个案，如今他不只在家期待义工们的探访，早上还会主动走到邻里中心来听新闻。Jafaat虽然是马来人，但能说上几句简单的华语和方言，因此更容易与其他居民熟络起来。

他的出现为邻里中心带来无限欢乐。 Jafaat伯伯说：“我和太太步入退休生活已久。平时我们会看顾孙子、做家务等，偶尔闲空时我们就会到邻里中心去听新闻、喝咖啡或和朋友聊天，因此朋友群中也有不少华裔同胞。”

Jafaat伯伯其中一位好朋友- 侯大哥也是中心里一位活跃的年长者。侯大哥是《轻松听新闻》的读报义工之一，83岁的他还精神奕奕的一面讲新闻一面说笑，还能讲几种方言和唱歌。侯大哥表示：“有时在居民们的要求下，我也唱一两首老歌，他们都拍手叫好。”

邻里中心是交友的好地方。Kak Sampah 笑说：“邻里中心给我们的感觉越来越亲切。这几年来，传神居家照顾协会的义工们都会时常登门拜访我们两老，我们感到很满足。”

Sharing the Joy

As the clock strikes ten every morning, a group of elderly folks would gather together at our Corner Coffee enjoying a cup of piping hot drink. You can easily catch snips of conversation amidst laughter among the elderly folks as they wait eagerly for their daily news listening session to begin.

Volunteers of Concern & Care Society (CCS) hold a daily news listening session for the elderly folks. Yes, these folks may be elderly but they come with such enthusiasm.

Uncle Jafaat, aged 70, has been enjoying such sessions with his wife, Aunty Sampah. Aunty Sampah is one of CCS’s home visit clients. Both of them love and enjoy the activities organised by CCS. They are always on the lookout for updates from the centre. Uncle Jafaat enjoys making new friends. He understands simple Chinese dialects which enables him to mingle with other members easily.

He said, “My wife and I have reached our retirement age. And we usually look after our grandchildren, do household chores, and so forth. Occasionally when time permits, we would join CCS activities and chit chat with our friends.”

One of Uncle Jafaat’s good friends is Uncle How. Uncle How is a volunteer with CCS. Aged 83, he is very active and is one of the volunteers who share the news in our news listening session. As he speaks several dialects and is keen in singing, Uncle How always gets requests from the residents to sing them oldies.

Uncle How said with a laugh, “I am always happy to sing to them, and I love it when they applaud and enjoy themselves.”

Aunty Sampah feels very grateful to CCS and she shared, “The people in Concern & Care Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Link are very approachable and nice to the elderly. We are very grateful and appreciative of the volunteers’ friendship.”

传播爱心照银发 神赐福恩增笑颜

文/傅金环

回想本人在这不算短的数年中，经历了傳神从无到有，从各地区原本不相识的乐龄人士到如今大家已成了无所不谈的好朋友。

新加坡一年无四季之分，常年都是绿意盎然。没天灾，少人祸，有个家长似的执政团，让国人平稳过日子，生活素质日益提升，精英年年增加。但是，人口老化的脚步却也越快，因此现今的年老者及未来的老人都得珍惜生命，有生之日要自重自爱！由老人去影响老人，让一个走出孤独的老人去感动、去支持、去鼓励及关爱他人，去滋润老化干枯的心灵，成为真正的乐龄一族！

以前有句俗语“人老心不老”，那是很负面的形容词，让人想歪了，但是如今世态改变了，人们心态也跟着改变，老人应该是“健康的心不老”才对。医学上也已经证明，许多生理上的病痛是源自心理上的失调。

身为一个年长者，这些年来自己才得到一个浅悟：老人心理上是常背负着许多不同的包袱。每一天，把不愉快的“舍”去，就会从另一方面取得“得”，古人说有舍就有得，您说呢？

老人的美不在外表而在于内涵，时髦性感的外表不是需的，要的是内在的感悟，如此通情达理才会令人感觉舒服。你有没有见过一个赶时髦，尖酸刻薄，口不饶人的年长者能讨人喜欢而受人爱戴呢？我们是恰当的装扮，以整齐干净为主而已。

新的一年，让我们开始觉习人与人相处之道，常常看看别人，想想自己，吸取别人之长，舍去别人之短。大家一起加油！祝大家年年是好年，日日是好日。

爱上桌球 与友同乐 Pool Game – For the Young at Heart

年轻时没机会接触桌球，对桌球一窍不通？现在是时候让您爱上桌球了！

最近，撞球班和桌球兴趣小组分别设立，这项活动除了能让全身协调之外，也能达到训练耐力、分析力以及提升专注力等多方好处。

在享受打桌球的同时，您可能也发现它是一种与友同乐的活动，在桌球桌上交到三两个知心好友，从此欢喜连连。

友缘桌球，年迈的张先生在桌球游戏中找到无限乐趣。他说：“以前常看别人玩，自己却没有机会玩。现在能参与中心开办的桌球班，又能认识到新朋友，真是很开心。”

70岁的莲花婆婆也说：“上了桌球课后，我爱上打桌球这个游戏。每天我都会来中心练习，我觉得很好玩。”

Pool Game – For the Young at Heart

It is a norm for young people to unwind over a few rounds of pool with friends after work. However, pool is not just for the young. This interesting game is also for those young at heart. Regardless of age, everyone can easily enjoy this game and make new friends.

Concern & Care Society started the pool interest group last year for the elderly folks. Pool is not just a game, in addition to enhancing one’s level of concentration; it also strengthens one’s motor skills such as hand-eye co-ordination.

Mr Chong, a member of the interest group said, “I used to see other people play on the pool table. As I did not have the chance to play when I was young, now my opportunity has come. I am happy that I can join the interest group and pick up some basic cueing skills. At the same time, I have made new friends.”

Another member of the interest group, Aunty Lian Huay enjoys playing pool very much. Her eyes lit up whenever she shares her pool experience. The 70-year-old said, “After attending the basic course for ten weeks at CCS Elderly Activity Talent Centre at Toh Guan, I fell in love with this game. I would come to the centre to practice my cueing skill everyday. It’s so fun!”

走出孤独 才有希望 A Journey to Remember

1月31日清晨，傳神乐龄单车家族的成员们神采飞扬的踏着自信步伐骑往20公里的铁马之途。看着年长者眼神中流露的喜悦，以及脸上洋溢着的年轻时一样的风发意气，我们更加确定“走出孤独就有希望！”能真实地鼓励着长者活得更有充实与自信满满。

自乐龄单车家族成立至今，已有多位老人渐渐摆脱疑惑和不信任，勇敢地踏上铁马往活跃里走去。骑在单车上，年长者不但感觉自己更有活力、更有体力，也因此觉悟拥有健康体魄的重要性。

单车家族的高龄成员一边乘风骑车，一边欣赏郊外风光，心里总觉得万分幸福。反观同龄朋友因膝盖疼痛，或长期坐在轮椅上而无法出外活动，他们心里虽难过，也借此警惕自己要多活动以保持身体机能灵活。

两个小时的骑程，旁人看见一群白发苍苍的年长者不畏惧的骑在单车上，豪气十足的样子，个个不禁啧啧称羡，并竖起拇指对着老人呼喊“你们真的很棒！”加注单车家族的士气。充满朝气的单车队感染着身边的路人，骑程中尽管汗水不停的流，气喘吁吁都遮盖不住愿意付出与勇往直前的精神。

不但如此，成员们很有默契的一个跟一个后头，淋漓地发挥了团队该有的团体精神，注重安全而不讲求速度，才能使整个过程流畅而不费力。完成了这个月的壮举后，单车家族成员都带着满满的成就感回家去，同时他们心里也坚信，唯有“动”人生才有希望。

A Journey to Remember

Wow!!! What a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. That’s how the cyclists of CCS Cycling Superstar felt after completing the 20 kilometres cycling expedition on 31 January 2010 early morning.

This activity encourages many elderly to step out of their comfort zone and cycle together with the CCS Cycling Superstar cyclists. Indeed it was very courageous of them to take this challenge as for some, 20 kilometres cycling is not an easy feat. Yet they completed it with a big smile and also a knowledge that being mentally and physically fit at all times is highly important.

As they cycled along the route, they enjoyed the morning breeze and the beautiful scenery along the way. They encouraged one another to press on during the journey and challenged each other to reach the finishing line. Pedestrians seem surprised seeing this group of old folks cycling happily under the morning sun. They screamed words of encouragement to them and cheered them on, “You are doing great!”

End of the day, the cyclists learnt about teamwork and made new friends.

自然公园健步走

清晨，背着轻便的背囊，悠闲步走向武吉巴督自然公园，寻找尘嚣中的一片宁静。暖身一番，我们走进幽静的大自然里，让树荫把我们暂时埋藏。这一个星期六，约15位爱好大自然的朋友一起迈开脚步，与大自然结下不解之缘。

没有比赛终点，没有规则约定，只需完成步行任务。活动的主题很简单，那就是往大自然健走！

风吹凉人们心中的温暖，大伙儿谈笑风生，大口呼吸新鲜空气。站在高岗上，一边远眺迷人风景，一边聆听鸟儿的啼唱，这何尝不是一趟有趣的观鸟之旅啊!

武吉巴督自然公园里，有高耸入云的百年古树，有开拓宽广的石铺山路。幸运的您可能会看见跳跃的小松鼠，也许草丛中跳出一只齿尾四脚蛇吓您一跳，也许几只觅食的小猴向您眨眼。哟，这就是大自然给你的惊喜。走尽泊油马路的后端，您眼前一亮，那像小桂林一样的山水，荡漾的水波，鱼儿自由自在的成群结队，远处游来了一只水龟，你不禁住足欣赏赞叹，要是手中有相机，多想捕捉这一刹那。

园里有公厕，有凉亭，有设备完善的健身角落。路旁有长石凳可让您歇歇脚，有赏心悦目的不知名的白花红花。蔡老师一边欣赏，一边擦着汗笑说：“健走的感觉真好。下次我也会参加。”高龄80岁的夏先生说：“对于我来说每天健走2至3个小时问题并不大，走路是很好的运动。”

两个小时的健走，我们这次参加的会员都能完成挑战。我们在健走的行程中设有几个休息站，大家可以歇一歇脚，和缓气息再继续往前走。这也是一个集体运动，大家发挥了团体精神，扶持走得较慢的队友，大伙儿一块完成乐行。

同步健走可以达到维系彼此感情的效果。在健走的过程中，队友们相互鼓励与扶持，帮助某些队友完成了平时不可能完成的远程徒步。队友们也认同，多走路可促进心血管系统，提高协调能力，让身体机能保持年青。如果能定期往大自然快走，效果更佳。

寻找健走同伴
如果您也想参与健走活动，爱好大自然，那么您就是傳神要找的健走同伴了！只要身体健康，能参与远程健走者即可参加。请联络CCS武吉巴督邻里中心6560-5455询问详情。

Nature Park Health Walk

A beautiful Saturday morning awaken us to carry our light backpacks and gear up for a walk at Bukit Batok Nature Park. Fifteenth of us, friends of the Brisk Walking Club participated in this simple walk along the nature trail.

Bukit Batok Nature Park was the chosen venue as there are many century old trees towering the park offering a nice canopy over our head. There are also sheltered pavilions and well-equipped fitness corners for those who do not want to walk the trail.

As we set off on the trail, we noticed the different plants, trees and an occasion sighting of squirrels jumping up trees. There are monkeys in the depths of the forest. As we continued on our peaceful walk, we can hear the delightful chirping of birds echoing around us. Indeed the serene feeling for all of us on this morning was very captivating and we were simply captivated by the beauty of nature. It motivated us to take out our cameras and capture as many photos as we possible could.

We completed our walk in two hours. None of us were tired at all. Instead we felt rejuvenated. Throughout the two hours, we encourage each other to complete the trail.

Our English tutor, Mr Choa said with a cheerful grin, "It is really fun and enjoyable. I will definitely take part in the next walking activity.” Eighty years old Xia said, “Brisk walking for two to three hours a day is not a problem for me. I always walk in the mornings. It is good exercise.”

Brisk Walking is a healthy form of exercise. Medical evidence confirms walking improve our cardiovascular system and our coordination.

Concern & Care Society conducts regular morning nature walks through nature parks, or along the scenic routes of various reservoirs.

Anyone interested to join us and make walking a fun and joyful hobby, give us a call today at 6560-5455.

乐龄音乐教室——实用的一课

来到傳神你就会发现这里的每一位乐龄义工都在创造着神话。身为退休的长者，他们并没有闲空地呆在家里享清福，而是积极奉献社会，为社会上的弱势群体带来更多帮助与方便。即便这样，他们仍认为自己付出的不够多，积极上课进修，汲取知识。

上周（1月15日）在乐龄教室上课现场请来了物理智能师-Felicia为义工们讲解轮椅的推行技巧，希望通过这样的学习，义工们能更专业和安全地帮助坐轮椅的老人。

教授活动当天，义工们显得兴致勃勃，在户外演练中更是专心听讲，一丝不苟地观察和练习讲师讲解的每一个专业的步骤。这是富有实用性的一课，教授的技巧包括：如何正确协助轮椅跨越门槛；如何控制轮椅上下斜坡等等……都使得大家受益匪浅。

物理智能师-Felicia积极说明正确动作的重要性，除了亲身示范演示之外，Felicia也同时纠正同学的错误步骤，现场有学有笑，气氛融洽轻松。Felicia说“在帮助推行轮椅的时候要注意自己的姿势，姿势错了，我们不但帮助不了别人，还伤及自己，所以一切都要量力而为。”

义工们脸上洋溢的笑脸点缀了整个活动中心，也使得这份健康的活力蔓延着，永不散去……

My Experience in Concern and Care Society

By Teh

I am from the Bukit Batok Hostel, run by Pertapis. As part of a Community Service Order, I was assigned by MCYS to Concern and Care Society for three weeks.

On my first day there, I was given a blank note book and asked to draw columns on all of 304 pages. It was very boring. After that, for the period I was there, I helped with cleaning – washing floors, toilets, wiping tables and doing the dishes.

It was very tedious work. However, during the time I was there, I had the opportunity to interact with the elderly whom the Society serves. By playing Rummy-O games with them and talking to them, I found that the elderly do have very alert minds and are very friendly (contrary to what I had believed) . They are also a happy and active lot, and they really appreciate what the Society does for them by providing a place where they can mingle, and by organising various activities.

I have now come to understand what volunteerism is all about, and more importantly, I have learned to understand and admire the elderly, where age, to them, is no barrier to enjoying life.

I wish to thank all the staff of CCS who have helped and guided me throughout these few weeks. They do not let my past hinder them from treating me as an equal, and from giving me valuable advice.

Best wishes for 2010. May the New Year and all the following years bring happiness and peace to all.

最有意义的两个星期 Fruitful Experience in Two Weeks

对我们来自南洋女子中学校的全体十三名同学来说，在傳神居家照顾协会做社区服务的这两个星期真的是一个富有成效，同时也富有意义的新体验。

两个星期前，我们在对傳神一无所知的情况下来到了这里。记得刚得知传神是一个‘乐龄人士活动中心’时，我们以为这项社区服务会是又一次漫长的过程，毕竟我们与老人相差几十岁，在沟通上可能会遇上障碍。但当我们开始服务社区，让我们意想不到的是，这里的乐龄人士对我们的态度完全超越了我们的想象。他们一个个都面带笑容，特别友善地欢迎我们的到来。这马上就使我们产生了一种宾至如归的感觉。

来到傳神参与活动的乐龄人士个个精神抖擞，兴致勃勃地邀请我们与他们一同玩游戏。我们大家一起度过了很多快乐的时光，无论是做早操、读报，或者是在帮助中风人士做舒展身心的运动时，我们的心情都是愉快的。年长者参与我们所组织的游戏时，他们的脸上都会展现灿烂的笑容。这就是让我们继续的动力，也是我们的快乐所在。

在帮助中风老人做舒展身心的运动时，他们虽然行动不太方便，可是，他们认真做运动的决心则是旁人有目共睹的。他们非常努力地用自己比较弱的那只手来投环，非常认真地做着每一个动作。这些动作，这些游戏，对我们来说可能完全不需要多少力气，可是对他们来说，这则是一项大挑战。从这些老人身上，我们可以看到他们笑容背后坚韧不拔的精神。这种精神特别的让我们钦佩。为此，我们学到了生活中特别重要的一课：我们走在人生的旅途上，一定会有挑战的事出现在眼前。可是，只要我们坚强地走下去，成功早晚会出现的。

我们在这两个星期中所经历过的一切都是赋有意义的。我们学到了如何与老人家相处、如何讨他们欢笑。最重要的是，我们从新认识到我们祖父母的重要性。我们了解老人家虽然平日没有任何的怨言，不过他们一个人呆在家里总是会孤独的，会寂寞的。有了这次的经验，我们不禁要让我们身边的每一个人知道，其实老人家不一定很多怨言，凡事都不愿意合作。其实，听他们分享他们宝贵的经验，从他们的经历中学习也可以是非常愉快的。

我们在傳神居家照顾协服务期间，学到以乐观态度来过生活。只要乐观地生活，我们就能让生活变得更加有意义。

Text by Lee Puay Ling & Huang Bao Xian

Two weeks just flew by and it has indeed been a very fruitful and meaningful experience for all thirteen of us student volunteers from Nanyang Girls’ High School. As part of our education, we are required to fulfil service learning and we chose Concern and Care Society (CCS).

Initially when we came to CCS, we had no idea what to expect. The knowing that CCS is an elderly activity centre made us wary of the generation and communication gap. We were worried we could not be able to relate to the elderly or even communicate well with them. However, just five minutes mingling with them proved us wrong. The elderly were very friendly and cheerful group of people. They welcome us with open arms and make us feel at home. Their warmth melt our wariness and we just open up to them.

The enthusiasm and alertness of these elderly are an eye-opener. We played RUMI-O game with them and joined them in other activities. We enjoyed every single activity from morning exercise, reading the news, to helping out in the Body and Mind Renewal Exercises. We also organised games such as “Bowling”, “Guess What Is In The Bag?” and “Pin The Man’s Facial Features” for the elderly which they thoroughly enjoyed. Every single minute spent with the elderly and seeing the smile and hearing their laughter brought much joy to us.

During the Body & Mind Renewal Exercises, we were extremely touched to see some of the elderly who suffers from some form of disability preserve throughout the whole exercise programme. Imagine trying to lift up a very weak hand to throw hula-hoop is not an easy task especially for the elderly. Yet they preserved on without giving up. That in itself alone shows us the value of perseverance and to have a strong determination and will-power to move on regardless of the challenges we are facing.

At the end of our two weeks, we felt it has been a very meaningful learning experience for us, something we may not have gained if we had not come to CCS. We also learn to treasure our grandparents and understand that just because they are not voicing out to us does not mean they are happy being alone and cope up at home. We first step into CCS with a set mind that elderly people are grouchy, uncooperative and difficult to be with. However, today we step out of CCS with an open-mind. An open-mind that elderly are wonderful and fun people to be with and also the wealth of experience they have to share with us.

In conclusion, we learn to be optimistic, always thinking on the bright side of life and knowing life can be meaningful.

武吉巴督圣诞节联欢会 （Christmas Cheer）

傳神居家照顾协会于12月19日（星期六）动员30位乐龄义工参与「武吉巴督圣诞节联欢会」表演工作。当晚我们不但换装打扮成亲切的“圣诞老人”，还表演手语（拥抱每一天）以及在节目结束前带动全场观众唱圣诞歌。（We wish you a Merry Christmas，伴唱形式），和乐气氛浓。

傳神居家照顾协会主席，黄美云BBM也在「武吉巴督圣诞节联欢会」致欢迎词时表示，“圣诞是朋友、家人相聚的好日子。我们能在这里与友族同胞们一起欢庆佳节，实在是非常难得，非常珍贵。因此，我鼓励大家要记住这一刻和谐气氛，一起打造美好的社区生活。”

希望义工们真正享受欢庆佳节的气氛，感谢你们的参与，也祝愿各位圣诞快乐!














（若需个人照，请在此留言告知，并写下电邮地址。谢！）

阿公阿嫲当义工 When Old is Gold

高 龄82岁的老先生振兴和77岁的老太太凤过三年前加入傳神居家照顾协会当义工，经过了六个月的 [ 乐龄音乐教室 ] 训练后，如今每个星期五都会走出家门，到武吉巴督来协助访视弱势长者。阿公说“我们平时很少走出家门，虽然如此，在家里我们心里总会惦记着星期五这一天， 因为这一天我们有一个责任，有一件有意义的事要做，那就是和老人谈天。”

说起三年来的访视经历，两人更是兴致勃勃。 “我们见过超过一百岁仍然健康的老人，也访视过比我们年轻的朋友。我们也是老年人，对于老人所面对的问题和心态非常熟悉，比如我们有时会比较啰嗦、担心 等，但我们心里明白老人的处境，所以不介意付出更多耐心来与老人沟通。”阿公继续说。

有些人对于阿公阿嫲年龄这么大了还当义工，实在百思 不得其解。对此阿嫲说道：“朋友有时候夸奖我们厉害，不过有些人却觉得当义工很委屈，怕别人看不起或怕接触老人家。事实上能出来走走、多活动不但能磨炼头 脑，延迟衰老，还可以从其他老人的身上学习，和他们交朋友，那是一件美事。”

阿公阿嫲服务社区的精神真可嘉，他们融洽的婚姻关系也同样羡煞旁人，可说是现代夫妻的榜样。“夫妻之间要互相配合、忍耐和谅解，两人一起付出时间参与活动，那就会有凝聚力相守到老。”两人娓娓道出几十年的相处之道。

Three years has passed since 82 years old Ching Hing and his 77 years old wife, Hong Ker fully completed the six-month training of CCS “Music Academy for the Elderly”. They are walking proof of age not being an issue or hindrance to voluntary work. Being senior citizens themselves, this loving couple continues to do their bit to spend time with the less fortunate older folks.

“We always look forward to Fridays because every time it is a different experience for us. We are eager and excited to talk to the folks we visit and keep them company.” said Grandpa Ching Hing as he is commonly known.

With enthusiasm, Grandpa Ching Hing who has been volunteering with his wife known lovingly as Grandma Hong Ker shared, "We’ve met a woman who is more than 100 years of age and a bunch of young friends during home visit. That is inspiring to us. Since we are senior citizens ourselves, we have a greater understanding for the old folks and we know how to communicate with them better.”

Many people are impressed by these loving couple who share a part of their daily life contributing to community through voluntary work.

"Not everyone is willing to be a volunteer, especially at our age. It can be challenging so I guess we inspire the younger people, which is great. Volunteering keeps us occupied and away from negative feelings such as loneliness because we actually feel grateful every time we volunteer. It also makes us socially active and happy as we are always surrounded with people with positive energy,” said Grandpa Ching Hing.

At the same time, volunteering has also helped the couple to grow closer to each other. They now feel a sense of renewed love and appreciation.

Grandpa advised, "Patience and understanding is a virtue in life, especially in a marriage. A couple should spend time participating in meaningful activities like volunteering to appreciate each other better.”

脑筋加油站

文 / 傅金环

什么是智慧呢？智慧就是懂得下一步该怎么走。

有言道：“智慧加生活经验能为老年加许多分、许多享受，智慧是年长者的特质之一。”事实上智慧是个人生命价值的升华，这样的人生必然有意义多了。

不少人天生聪明，但聪明不表示智慧高人一等。聪明而没智慧有时候还可能显露出“假会”（肤浅），尤其是年长者往往会陷入倚老卖老的状况。

年长者几十年的岁月中可说是经历了风风雨雨、起起伏伏与甜酸苦辣，遭遇幸运的人自当多方享受，不幸的则被现实磨练得苦不堪言。不管您之前过的是什么生活，如果您察觉自己不再精神抖数，记忆大不如前，不时把往事的爱呀、恨呀、苦呀等成年往事都搬出来诉说，这种加上埋怨的心态将让我们的人际关系好不到哪里去。这时的你是否在这有限的夕阳中还原地自艾自怨？不如想一想该如何动用智慧去面对您的下半段的人生路。

一部老机器用久了可能不再顺畅，甚至卡在一角不能运作。如果及时给它添加所需要的润滑剂，它可能还是可以照常运作而不必马上报废的。

一些研究家认为大多数人只运用了大脑的5%左右，其余95%的脑细胞都蕴藏在大脑的潜意识中，因此不要认为我们不够聪明，只是我们运用了错误的方法，结果埋没了大脑的智慧。

请为自己的脑袋瓜加一点油，一天多一点智慧。有了智慧，体内的气质将自然地呈现出来。所谓“相由心生”嘛，您的明白事理、平易近人、和蔼可亲，把“有的”分给“没有的”，把“知道的”告诉“不知道的”，施于爱心与关怀，生命的夕阳便有了黄金的光环，到临终之日就会觉得死而无憾了！

岁月不待人，及时为脑筋加加油，让您的脑筋灵活灵活，何乐而不为！如果您也想为脑筋加加油，请参与傳神居家照顾协会举办的第六期义工训练（乐龄音乐教室）。

News & Broadcast - Cycling Club Superstar- Inaugural Ride

Broascast Date：29 Nov 2009
Channel：Channel 5 Mediacorp

《乐龄单车家族》首次出发——媒体报导

播报日期：29日11月2009年
播报频道：Channel 8 Mediacorp 中文新闻播报时段

派苹果日 & 圣诞庆祝会

12月11日是一个特别的日子，因为这天是传神一年一度的“派苹果日”，即到老人家派送苹果，祝他们来年平安。这么有意义的日子，集合了义工们一起发动爱心参与此活动。收到苹果的老人立刻展开笑脸，心花顿开。

歌声伴随圣诞庆祝会。我们尊敬的庄姐把大家团结起来欢庆佳节，那温馨的场面，我们又怎能忘记呢？

感谢庄姐带给我们的礼物、薄饼和一切一切。义工们亲手包薄饼，满嘴留香，为庆祝会画上完美句号。

各位，过了平安圣诞夜就是2010年了。怀念过去一年义工们的付出，以及我们并肩走过的点点滴滴。

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甘榜之夜 温暖我心 Embracing the Kampung Spirit

CCS武吉巴督邻里中心每年都会定期举办「甘榜之夜」以联系居民的感情。这次的「甘榜之夜」更是空前成功。一群围坐的居民齐聚一堂，专注地看着台上表演的马来舞和扇子舞，台下不时响起如雷掌声，如此热闹的场面就出现在CCS武吉巴督邻里中心上个月最后一个星期六举办的「甘榜之夜——开斋屠妖欢庆佳节」里。

「甘榜之夜」的舞台是属于我们的。当晚的表演是由义工、武吉巴督的当地居民和友族同胞来参与演出，并亲自演绎本地多元文化与各大种族色彩。虽然他们的演出未必专业，却是最具感染力的。每每观众看见自己熟悉的朋友在台上献声或舞蹈时，台下都会唤起共鸣，喊好之声此起彼落，热闹得很。

您有看过马来人唱华语歌曲吗？在我们的「甘榜之夜」就有。晚会当天的压轴表演就是马来同胞边唱华语歌曲，边做手语的演出以及「传统服装秀」这个精彩的节目。11位打扮亮丽的居民和义工们在台上走秀，为当晚的节目留下美好的回忆。

「甘榜之夜」晚会大约集合了250位居民与义工，也让群众切实地感受到社区团结的可贵。这项活动丰富了我们的周末，也建立了居民与CCS武吉巴督邻里中心不可分割的友好关系。

Saturday 28 November 2009, CCS welcome residents from all walks of life to an evening filled with laughter and performance at the “Kampung Night : Deepa-Raya Celebration”. Everyone present was happy and delighted catching up with old friends and at the same time making new friends.

Weeks of practice by CCS volunteers and residents brought forth many wonderful ethnic performances. Loud applause and cheers were heard from families and friends obviously enjoying the performances.

Highlight of the evening was witnessing the Chinese volunteers presenting a Malay dance item; and the Malay residents presenting Chinese sign languages.

We also see a fashion parade where colourful traditional costumes were being showcased.

With 250 residents and volunteers coming together as one, "Kampung Night” was truly an evening to remember.