Hi Friends,
Ho Ho ho, Merry Christmas to you & your family. Time files and today is Christmas once more. The season for giving and sharing. Thou in the modern world with globalisation going on, all festivals are getting more commercialise. Guess this make sense so as to "witness" the increasing in GDP per capita, economy spending and what have you. Ever wonder why Christmas? Why Log cake? and why do we have stuffed turkey with cranberry sauce on our dinning table this time of the year? Here's wishing all of you a Merry Christmas!!
Please note that there will be a Post Chirstmas gathering at Rimei's house. Details as follows:- Date: 29 Dec (Saturday)Time: After Saturday Service (6pm onwards)Menu: Spaghetti, Pizza, Cheesecake.
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Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. It refers both to the day celebrating the birth; as well as to the season which that day inaugurates, and which concludes with the Feast of the Epiphany (Twelfth Day of Christmas). The date of the celebration is traditional, and is not considered to be his actual date of birth. Although nominally a Christian holiday, it is also observed as a cultural holiday by many non-Christians.
Bûche de Noël ("Yule Log") is a traditional dessert served during the Christmas holidays in France and Quebec. As the name indicates, the cake is generally prepared, presenter and garnished so as to look like a log ready for the fire. Bûches are often served with a portion of one end of the cake cut off and set on top of the cake to resemble chopped off branch andbark like texture is often produced in the buttercream for further realism.
A Yule log, is a large log which is burned in the hearth as a part of traditional Yule or Christmas celebrations in some cultures.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Upcoming Events ~ Note*
Hi all,
guess some of us are feeling moody..just like the weather, rainy & dark.. guess this kind of weather adds a feel of the "coldness in the air" and maybe, just maybe that it is this same element that sets the mood rite to feel the warmness when one hand a gift of thought and concern over to you.
As the Boar is going to sleep for another 12 years, seems like the quiet Rat is making its way up to the table for oil..
But before that, how could we forgot about the joy of togetherness in making Rice Dumpling in ginger soup and the laughter that we always crack during gathering. All these is a form of our customs before the joy of seeing our Fortune of Wealth kicks in..
Also as part of a good practice, we can also review and plan new year resolutions. Also, to mark down on your 2008 calendar for SILRA Home events..=)
Some useful dates to note:
22 Dec: Winter Solace (Please arrive SILRA at 12.30pm for Rice dumpling preparations). Our dear Liyu will be our Chef of the Day
29 Dec: Volunteer Group gathering @ Rimei's house. Be there for a treat! Something special..
26 Jan: Chinese New Year Celebration @ SILRA (Event kick off at 4.30pm) - Pls volunteer your talents and assistance..Shao Rong are we going to hear your golden voice once more??
We will soon be having a committee meeting for review and planning of the events calendar. So do stay tuned and note down more dates.
Lastly, an advanced Merry Christmas to all of you!!
guess some of us are feeling moody..just like the weather, rainy & dark.. guess this kind of weather adds a feel of the "coldness in the air" and maybe, just maybe that it is this same element that sets the mood rite to feel the warmness when one hand a gift of thought and concern over to you.
As the Boar is going to sleep for another 12 years, seems like the quiet Rat is making its way up to the table for oil..
But before that, how could we forgot about the joy of togetherness in making Rice Dumpling in ginger soup and the laughter that we always crack during gathering. All these is a form of our customs before the joy of seeing our Fortune of Wealth kicks in..
Also as part of a good practice, we can also review and plan new year resolutions. Also, to mark down on your 2008 calendar for SILRA Home events..=)
Some useful dates to note:
22 Dec: Winter Solace (Please arrive SILRA at 12.30pm for Rice dumpling preparations). Our dear Liyu will be our Chef of the Day
29 Dec: Volunteer Group gathering @ Rimei's house. Be there for a treat! Something special..
26 Jan: Chinese New Year Celebration @ SILRA (Event kick off at 4.30pm) - Pls volunteer your talents and assistance..Shao Rong are we going to hear your golden voice once more??
We will soon be having a committee meeting for review and planning of the events calendar. So do stay tuned and note down more dates.
Lastly, an advanced Merry Christmas to all of you!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
ESN Carnival & Concert 2007 - Elderly, Volunteers & Friends
Hi all,
How are you guys doing?? You must have heard by now that Elderly Sector Network (ESN) is organising a Carnival & Concert this year! Yes, you’ve heard them correctly – CARNIVAL & CONCERT. The carnival theme is “Elderly, Volunteers & Friends”.
The main rationale behind this event is to promote a sense of togetherness as a community of volunteers and elderly in the eldercare sector, such that we can all support one another's efforts in the services we provide for the elderly and improve, sustain these efforts for many years to come.
In addition, this will also be a form of “talent spotting” event, not exactly like Star Search with judges or facilitators. ESN committee would like to use this opportunity as a channel for showcasing the hidden talents such as singing, handicrafts and dancing from different Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWOs). This will promote active lifestyle for the residents and an opportunity for volunteers to bring back ideas of how to engage their residents with other handicraft sessions.
This event will be held on 15 Dec 2007 (Saturday) @ Yishun Junior College Hall from 2.00 to 4.30pm. (Address: 3 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 768675). Programme includes not mentioning Carnival = Food = Games = Fun, elderly/volunteer performances and lucky draw.
How is SILRA involved??
- We will be manning a handicraft booth showcasing, Ah Lim’s drawing, Salt bottles made by Uncles & Aunties, Ah Kow’s rattan handicraft and tissue paper carrier sow by Aunties.
How we would like you to be involved?? (please revert okie..)
- B4 carnival: Handicrafts preparations do join us for our upcoming Saturdays to engage the residents to continue our Salt Bottle.
- During carnival: 1) Bringing our residents out to/fro YJC; 2) Holding the fort @ SILRA; or 3) setting up either food or game stall (Closing date for proposal: 17 Nov)
Other information that you should be aware of??
This is not a fund raising event, non-profitable, but the coupon sales earned from handicraft booths will be returned to the respective agencies.
Lastly, we are also in the midst of sourcing for sponsors to cover the costs involved.
Alternatively, if you have a great idea and its bursting or burning to share, do drop us a few liners. We look forward to hear from you soon!
How are you guys doing?? You must have heard by now that Elderly Sector Network (ESN) is organising a Carnival & Concert this year! Yes, you’ve heard them correctly – CARNIVAL & CONCERT. The carnival theme is “Elderly, Volunteers & Friends”.
The main rationale behind this event is to promote a sense of togetherness as a community of volunteers and elderly in the eldercare sector, such that we can all support one another's efforts in the services we provide for the elderly and improve, sustain these efforts for many years to come.
In addition, this will also be a form of “talent spotting” event, not exactly like Star Search with judges or facilitators. ESN committee would like to use this opportunity as a channel for showcasing the hidden talents such as singing, handicrafts and dancing from different Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWOs). This will promote active lifestyle for the residents and an opportunity for volunteers to bring back ideas of how to engage their residents with other handicraft sessions.
This event will be held on 15 Dec 2007 (Saturday) @ Yishun Junior College Hall from 2.00 to 4.30pm. (Address: 3 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 768675). Programme includes not mentioning Carnival = Food = Games = Fun, elderly/volunteer performances and lucky draw.
How is SILRA involved??
- We will be manning a handicraft booth showcasing, Ah Lim’s drawing, Salt bottles made by Uncles & Aunties, Ah Kow’s rattan handicraft and tissue paper carrier sow by Aunties.
How we would like you to be involved?? (please revert okie..)
- B4 carnival: Handicrafts preparations do join us for our upcoming Saturdays to engage the residents to continue our Salt Bottle.
- During carnival: 1) Bringing our residents out to/fro YJC; 2) Holding the fort @ SILRA; or 3) setting up either food or game stall (Closing date for proposal: 17 Nov)
Other information that you should be aware of??
This is not a fund raising event, non-profitable, but the coupon sales earned from handicraft booths will be returned to the respective agencies.
Lastly, we are also in the midst of sourcing for sponsors to cover the costs involved.
Alternatively, if you have a great idea and its bursting or burning to share, do drop us a few liners. We look forward to hear from you soon!
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Check out our photos
Harlow everyone, check out our yoga photos and the video. It really help in relaxation, try it out at home. Be careful, not to be ignored by your spouse, parents or neighbors.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Wat a week to go
Hi Folks,
whoa!! Wat a week..its so hot & humid..the weather turning again in Singapore..Gosh..breaking out in persipiration all the time..So do remember to hydrate our bodies okie..we are losing lots of fluid.. Finally, today (sunday) there's raindrop falling not on my head but on the rooftop its such a relief to hear raindrops gently tapping on the windows..
Also felt a sense of relief as there are almost 15 volunteers down at SILRA home after many weeks of low turnout..Yeah!! Thanks folks!! (heard the stone drop??) Hope we will still see more volunteers back the coming Saturday. Normal activities as usual, okie..thou its a public holiday..Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
The coming events @ SILRA / for volunteers:-
14 October (Sunday): The Beginning Volunteer Workshop @ NVPC (Organised by Elderly Sector Network)Details found: http://esnworkshops.blogspot.com/Interested parties, please drop a tinker to Rimei either rimei08@yahoo.com.sg or 8181 8716. Cost of workshop: SGD5.00 (payable on Sat or on actual day). This is for Lunch & materials cost. Thanks.
20 October (Saturday): Food Festival..Guess whats cooking in the kitchen?? Do you have a sweeth tooth?? Yes, too bad its for the residents..hold a bowl for your drooling saliva..=)
27 October (Saturday): Its food again..heard that Sashi and friends are making "Hokkien Popiah".. its a live performance so do be there to "catch" the performance and assist. More details to be followed in our next email.
That's all folks..so catch up with you all next round..
whoa!! Wat a week..its so hot & humid..the weather turning again in Singapore..Gosh..breaking out in persipiration all the time..So do remember to hydrate our bodies okie..we are losing lots of fluid.. Finally, today (sunday) there's raindrop falling not on my head but on the rooftop its such a relief to hear raindrops gently tapping on the windows..
Also felt a sense of relief as there are almost 15 volunteers down at SILRA home after many weeks of low turnout..Yeah!! Thanks folks!! (heard the stone drop??) Hope we will still see more volunteers back the coming Saturday. Normal activities as usual, okie..thou its a public holiday..Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
The coming events @ SILRA / for volunteers:-
14 October (Sunday): The Beginning Volunteer Workshop @ NVPC (Organised by Elderly Sector Network)Details found: http://esnworkshops.blogspot.com/Interested parties, please drop a tinker to Rimei either rimei08@yahoo.com.sg or 8181 8716. Cost of workshop: SGD5.00 (payable on Sat or on actual day). This is for Lunch & materials cost. Thanks.
20 October (Saturday): Food Festival..Guess whats cooking in the kitchen?? Do you have a sweeth tooth?? Yes, too bad its for the residents..hold a bowl for your drooling saliva..=)
27 October (Saturday): Its food again..heard that Sashi and friends are making "Hokkien Popiah".. its a live performance so do be there to "catch" the performance and assist. More details to be followed in our next email.
That's all folks..so catch up with you all next round..
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
7th Mth Getai Celebration Part I
Sorry to keep all folks waiting.
This year, we had a dance performance by some of the volunteers. This dance is cheorographed by Sophia.
Let's take a peek at the rehearsal for the dance.
The rehearsal for the mass singing
"auction" item
The preparation
The Wait
The "Healthy" Dance Performance
The auction starts
New Game... Matching Game.
Look out for part II.....
This year, we had a dance performance by some of the volunteers. This dance is cheorographed by Sophia.
Let's take a peek at the rehearsal for the dance.
The rehearsal for the mass singing
"auction" item
The preparation
The Wait
The "Healthy" Dance Performance
The auction starts
New Game... Matching Game.
Look out for part II.....
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Another week...
hi all..missing on our posts?? yah we are still waiting for our getai photos to be posted..keep tuning in okie..we promise once we have will upload for every1 to see...
anw time seems to pass us pretty fast..we are already into the 3rd quarter eating mooncake soon. In no time, bet we are eating our hearts out for turkey with cranberry sauce, rice dumpling balls again..so looking back for the year have we done what we had planned in the begining???
This coming saturday besides our normal activities, we will encourage our residents to do up the Salt bottles..If you are thinking why we are so into Salt Bottle..its mainly that we are encouraging them on Hand-eye movement plus this year end we are having a inter-agency carnival at Yishun JC. Its one of the way for showing our residents' talents. =)
So do join us if you are able to make it..See u @ SILRA.=)
anw time seems to pass us pretty fast..we are already into the 3rd quarter eating mooncake soon. In no time, bet we are eating our hearts out for turkey with cranberry sauce, rice dumpling balls again..so looking back for the year have we done what we had planned in the begining???
This coming saturday besides our normal activities, we will encourage our residents to do up the Salt bottles..If you are thinking why we are so into Salt Bottle..its mainly that we are encouraging them on Hand-eye movement plus this year end we are having a inter-agency carnival at Yishun JC. Its one of the way for showing our residents' talents. =)
So do join us if you are able to make it..See u @ SILRA.=)
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Getai Performance
Hi folks,
are you missing out anymore fun actitivites these few weeks in SILRA..I BET you are..These few weeks we are all so busy with the preparations on the upcoming "Getai" @ SILRA. Thinking of what to buy for auction, what is the 4-characters to use for auction items, do backdrop, practise dancing..
Where were you when we needed you most...*.*
We hope that you can join the residents together this coming Saturday (25 August) for the fun-filled event which we have prepared.. Our MC for the night will be Lawrence Junior & Yueping.
are you missing out anymore fun actitivites these few weeks in SILRA..I BET you are..These few weeks we are all so busy with the preparations on the upcoming "Getai" @ SILRA. Thinking of what to buy for auction, what is the 4-characters to use for auction items, do backdrop, practise dancing..
Where were you when we needed you most...*.*
We hope that you can join the residents together this coming Saturday (25 August) for the fun-filled event which we have prepared.. Our MC for the night will be Lawrence Junior & Yueping.
Things to note:
- Please come in Blue T-shirt. No specific shade of blue, just blue.
- Arrival Time: 1.30pm.
- Also a BIG thank you to the following volunteers for their "participation" (ps: or was it being arrowed??) in advance...
Auction MC: Chan and Chua
Backdrop Designers – Zack and Jack
Auction Items Display & our 2 Long-time purchaser - Sophia, Shuyi and Carol
Game ICs – Bee Khim, Yanting and Yean Choo
Residents' Refreshment – Rimei and Veronica
MC of the Night...
Our Fun-Filled programe:
Time Event
5:00pm Dance Performance (SILRA Volunteers)
5.05pm Song Performance (SILRA caregiver)
5.15pm Auction - Part 1
5.35pm Game Session: Matching Game
5.50pm Song Performance (Junior Lawrence)
5.55pm Line dancing (TBC: Yueping)
6.00pm Auction – Part 2
6.20pm Guitar Performance (Shaorong & Friends)
6.35pm Singing (SILRA Volunteers)
6.45pm Home Sweet Home
See you @ SILRA 1.30pm ^.^
Friday, August 10, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Salt Bottles-Limited Edition
Wow... Look at our enthusiastic elderly. We had very good response from the elderly on last Saturday. Thanks to Bee Kim who had called out for elderly to join us. Yeah...
Bravo to the elderly for making those colourful salt bottles. If you want to view those salt bottles, please make your way down to Silra Home on this Saturday. The elderly are waiting...
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