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🧐Our seniors can name the the top 10 scams in Singapore? 😉😉How many can you name?

🥰First time learning the ukelele and look how good the students! They created a group to continue learning together even after their last lesson today! 🥳🥳

😞Know a senior facing any mental challenges? 😔Is there something you are dealing with alone? 🙂Our partner Tsao Foundation is carrying out their next run of C3A's Mental Wellbeing curriculum starting on the 27th Sept! For Singaporeans/PR above the age of 50, it is up to 100% Fully Subsidised with National Silver Academy's support! 👇👇Sign up in the link below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf.../viewform Read about Tsao's Learning Room in the Zaobao article below: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230812-1423122

😞Know a senior facing any mental challenges? 😔Is there something you are dealing with alone? 🙂Our partner Tsao Foundation is carrying out their next run of C3A's Mental Wellbeing curriculum starting on the 27th Sept! For Singaporeans/PR above the age of 50, it is up to 100% Fully Subsidised with National Silver Academy's support! 👇👇Sign up in the link below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf.../viewform Check out Tsao's Learning Room in the Zaobao article below: https://tsaofoundation.org/.../learning.../self-care-courses

#throwback to our feature on CNA last Friday evening, where we shared about the new national standard we launch to elevate senior learning experiences in Singapore!🥳 👉Interested in how you can start your learning and volunteering journey with our 1000+ over opportunities? Send us a message or call our hotline 64785029 !👈 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIXocKqtAak

🥳We have something for every senior!🥳 Check out our partnership feature today! https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singapore-s-council-for-third-age-empowers-seniors-to-lead-fulfilling-lives

If you have missed it, catch the rerun at 10pm! 🥳🥳

Catch us LIVE on air later!🥳 We will be on CNA938 very soon this morning to catch up with Susan Ng from CNA about the latest in senior learning these days. 👇🏼👇🏼Different ways to listen 👇🏼👇🏼 1. on radio at 93.8FM 2. on the meLISTEN app (free to download) 3. https://www.melisten.sg/radio/cna938/ 4. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen

From the poll, it seems like many of you need help getting started with your ACP and LPA! This weekend from the 22nd – 23rd July, plan your visit the Plan Today! roadshow to learn more about Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Care Planning (ACP). You can look forward to free LPA certification and ACP facilitation sessions (sign up today to get your slot!), free talks and booth activities. Stand a chance to win a $5 NTUC voucher upon completing our roadshow activities, while stocks last! 😉

Do you stay at Chinatown or nearby? Join us next week in our NSA Mini-Roadshow at library@Chinatown! We will be there from 10 - 14 July 2023 (1pm to 5pm), where you can learn more information from our staff on any NSA courses at our helpdesk near the entrance! Our NSA partner, Project Dignity Singapore is participating in this mini-roadshow. Check out our NSA courses: https://www.c3a.org.sg/short-courses See you there! 😊 #NSAminiroadshow #miniroadshow #CouncilForThirdAge #C3A #NationalSilverAcademy #NSA

Are you a senior aged 50 and above with questions about improving your well-being or in need of additional support? Join our exclusive intergenerational session of Growth Circles. Organized by Sg Assist and supported by C3A, this special edition begins on Friday, July 7th! To register, click here: https://tinyurl.com/25jmauzr

We are searching for ground breaking ideas to improve how we can help our seniors in Singapore meet their needs and aspirations! This 5th of August, we want you to join our Forward SG Conversations on Ageing in the Community to envision together a better tomorrow for our seniors and caregivers alike. Sessions will be held in English, Mandarin and Malay. Registration closes on 21st July! 🎉Sign up through the QR code, or the link below: 🎉http://survey.soclab.sg/ageing 😍Event Details:😍 🎯A 2 Hour in-person focus group discussion on topics related to ageing in the community. 🎯Singapore Resident aged 65 and above, or caregiver of a senior. 🎯5th August 2023 🎯0900 to 1200H 🎯Refreshments provided 🎯Venue TBC 🎯Token of appreciation of $20 cash/pax

📰 How’s your week so far? Check out these articles! Singapore Creative Ideas for Indoor Gardens https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/creative-ideas-indoor-gardens Health The Bottom Line: Do you need to drink eight glasses of water a day? https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/bottom-line-do-you-need-drink-eight-glasses-water-day Recipe Spicy Crispy Tofu https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/spicy-crispy-tofu Join C3A’s Telegram channel @councilforthirdage or t.me/councilforthirdage to discover activities, courses and resources related to active ageing!

Singapore and South Korea have made remarkable strides in their endeavors to become age-inclusive cities, driven by the mutual challenges posed by their ageing populations. Today, C3A is delighted to welcome the Gyeongnam Institute Delegation from South Korea, as we come together to share insights on our respective initiatives and programs promoting active ageing and intergenerational learning. It is truly inspiring to witness the shared aspirations between our two nations in empowering our seniors!

📰 Check out these articles! Health Over 24,000 people sign up with GPs under Healthier SG https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/over-24000-people-sign-gps-under-healthier-sg Travel Highlights of 10 days in Spain, from city streets to sunny seaside https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/highlights-10-days-spain-city-streets-sunny-seaside Recipe Nasi Lemak https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/nasi-lemak Join C3A’s Telegram channel @councilforthirdage or t.me/councilforthirdage to discover activities, courses and resources related to active ageing!

📰 Happy Friday! Here are some useful articles!     Tech Facebook Marketplace, Carousell bottom in e-commerce safety ratings; Amazon, Lazada on top https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/facebook-marketplace-carousell-bottom-e-commerce-safety-ratings-amazon-lazada-top    Health       Group activities can lower prevalence of dementia, depression among seniors: Study https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/group-activities-can-lower-prevalence-dementia-depression-among-seniors-study Recipe Chicken Briyani https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/chicken-briyani     Join C3A’s Telegram channel @councilforthirdage or t.me/councilforthirdage to discover activities, courses and resources related to active ageing!

Do you stay at Jurong or nearby? Join us next week in our NSA Mini-Roadshow at Jurong Regional Library! We will be there from 8 to 12 May 2023 (1pm to 5pm), where you can learn more information from our staff on any NSA courses at our helpdesk near the entrance! Our NSA partner, Edible Garden City is participating in this mini-roadshow. Check out our NSA courses: https://www.c3a.org.sg/short-courses See you there! 😊 #NSAminiroadshow #miniroadshow #CouncilForThirdAge #C3A #NationalSilverAcademy #NSA

📰 How’s your week so far? Here are some articles worth reading! Inspiration Singapore’s centenarians still enjoying life past 100th birthday https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/singapores-centenarians-still-enjoying-life-past-100th-birthday Recipe Baked Salmon with Organic Mixed Rice https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/baked-salmon-organic-mixed-rice Travel Food and folklore: A journey deep into Japan’s countryside https://www.c3a.org.sg/articles/food-and-folklore-journey-deep-japans-countryside Join C3A’s Telegram channel @councilforthirdage or t.me/councilforthirdage to discover activities, courses and resources related to active ageing!

Join us this week in our NSA Mini-Roadshow at Cheng San Public Library (located at Hougang Mall)! We will be there from 10 to 14 April 2023 (1pm to 5pm), where you can learn more information from our staff on any NSA courses at our helpdesk near the entrance! Our NSA partner, Musical Theatre Ltd is participating in this mini-roadshow. Check out our NSA courses: https://www.c3a.org.sg/short-courses If you stay nearby, do visit us! See you there! 😊 #NSAminiroadshow #miniroadshow #CouncilForThirdAge #C3A #NationalSilverAcademy #NSA