Training for Family Caregivers by the Alzheimer's Disease Association

17-18 May 2013

9am-6pm

ADA’s Resource & Training Centre (Bendemeer)

70 Bendemeer Road

#06-02, Luzerne Building

Singapore 339940

The training programme is designed for family caregivers who wish to learn more about dementia and develop caregiving skills and coping strategies. The core modules of the programme will commence in May 2013. The training programme is interactive and participative with group discussions, experiential learning and role play. The Core Level is a 4 module, 16-hour course (4hrs per module). Registration fees quoted are at a subsidised rate which includes a Learner’s Guidebook and refreshments.

>> For more details and schedule of the event, please visit the Alzheimer's Disease Association website.

Cake Making Class by the Young Women’s Christian Association

18 May 2013

2pm-5pm (Registration starts at 1.30pm)

YWCA National Office

No. 254 Outram Road

Youth Centre (Level 1)

Singapore 169051

Public - $25 per person

Always dreaming of the buttery aroma or the sweet and fluffy melt in your mouth feeling of cakes? Dream no further, learning to make a cake is a simple and fun project that is easy to master. The next time you dream about a cake, make it instead!

This is a beginner’s class on cake making. It will be conducted by our YWCA volunteers who enjoy baking and cooking as their passion and hobby. You will learn to master two recipes:

1) Pandan Chiffon Cake

2) Chilled Cheese Cake

There will also be opportunities for food tasting after the class. All proceeds from the cake making lesson will be used to support the YWCA’s community projects such as the Meals On Wheels, Sustenance for Families and the Youth Centre.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation

26 May 2013

8am-10am

Singapore Zoo

80 Mandai Lake

Singapore 729826

Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation started its operations in 2004 to assist needy Singapore residents financially. It is an IPC registered under the Ministry of Health. All donations to the Foundation qualify for tax-exemption (250%). During 2012, the foundation has given out direct financial assistance of more than $1.1 million dollars and has approved more than $1.3 million out of $1.8 million it has raised in 2012 for its patients. Total charitable expenses were 77% of the total expenses for that period. Fund raising expenses have been negligible. Our centre is supported by a senior counselling professional to provide the much needed emotional support to patients and their families to cope with anxiety, distress, loss, bereavement and grief. We have a number of programs and activities for our patients that include quarterly outings with our patients and caregivers.

The Foundation is organizing its 2^nd Charity Walkathon on 26 May 2013 at the Singapore Zoo.

Our objectives of this Walkathon event:

	To increase awareness of blood cancer and blood disorder in Singapore
	To increase awareness of Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation
	To raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation to help more patients in need

REGISTRATION IS now OPEN! All information is available on the 2^nd Charity Walkathon website.

“When Walking has a Meaning”. This will be a walk, different from any other.

When you WALK, you can SAVE A LIFE!

TOUCH Young Arrows

(a service of TOUCH Community Services)

6 Jul 2013

7.30am-7pm

Silver Garden, Gardens by the Bay

18 Marina Gardens Drive

Singapore 018953

$50/pax for 10km Competitive Run

$40/pax for 5km Fun Run

$50/pair for 2.2km Family Run

Group discounts are available.

TOUCH Young Arrows (TYA) is a service of TOUCH Community Services. TOUCH is a not-for-profit organisation officially registered in 1992 and a member of the National Council of Social Service.

TYA is committed to caring for children aged six to 12 years old from single-parent and low-income families. On Saturdays, children who lack family support and are struggling academically are given tuition at the 17 TYA clubs island-wide. TYA aims to build positive character traits and leadership qualities in the children who may otherwise be vulnerable to negative influences around them. Through games, competitive sports and recreational activities, TYA also helps these children learn to build rapport and interact harmoniously with their families and friends to help them strengthen parent-child and social relationships.

Started in 2011, Run & Raisin' is the annual charity event organised by TYA. It includes a charity run, along with a carnival where the net proceeds raised will benefit TYA clients and their families. It aims to raise funds to meet the needs of TYA children and families, increase public awareness of TYA's work in the community, as well as promote family bonding and a healthy lifestyle. The funds raised will go a long way in helping maintain year-round activities and weekly programmes with the children.

In conjunction with the run, a carnival will be held at the same location. It is aims to hype up the run while at the same time, adding another fundraising platform. The carnival will feature a wide array of food and game stalls suitable for all age groups and ideal for a time of family bonding. Stage programmes will also be held at intervals. The closing date for registration is on 31 May 2013.

>> For more details, please visit the Run & Raisin' 2013 website.

Clarity Singapore Limited

Every 1^st Wednesday of the month (conducted in English) and 3^rd Wednesday of the month (conducted in Mandarin)

10am-11am

Blk 854

#01-3511

Yishun Ring Road

Singapore 760854

Planned regular relaxation can prevent the development of anxiety and stress, and usher one to a restful sleep at the end of the day.

Therapeutic breathing and guided imagery exercises will be taught to release tension, boost energy and mood to help one stay calm and stable in midst of the stresses of life.

>> For more details, please visit the Clarity Singapore Limited website.

Every last Thursday of the month

3pm-5pm

Blk 854

#01-3511

Yishun Ring Road

Singapore 760854

Feeling down, lost and confused? Let your creative energy guide you to tap into your wisdom and expand your insights to your life.

Come join the open studio at CLARITY and let the healing qualities of art awaken you.

The open studio is a conducive, safe and creative space for you to be in touch withyour inner being and to express yourself through art. All are welcome. No prior art xperience is necessary - just an open mind and open heart conducted by Art Therapist.

>> For more details, please visit the Clarity Singapore Limited website.

20, 27 May and 3, 10 June 2013

7pm-8.30pm

Blk 854

#01-3511

Yishun Ring Road

Singapore 760854

Depression can make you feel isolated. Many people with depression find it helpful to meet other people in a support group who understand what it is like. The support group is designed to help persons share common experiences, exchange information, learn new information, develop appropriate coping skills and develop natural support systems.

>> For more details, please visit the Clarity Singapore Limited website.

17, 24 June and 1, 8 July 2013

7pm-8.30pm

Blk 854

#01-3511

Yishun Ring Road

Singapore 760854

After the loss of a loved one, we experience a wide variety of feelings and emotions. The ever-changing emotions we experience with grief can catch us off guard, causing us to act out of character. We need a support group to help as we move through our grief journey. The support group is designed to help persons share common experiences, exchange information, learn new information, develop appropriate coping skills and develop natural support systems.

>> For more details, please visit the Clarity Singapore Limited website.

Caregiver Support Group

Last Thursday of every month

7pm-9pm

Seminar Room

Toa Payoh Central Community Club

93 Toa Payoh Central

#05-05

Singapore 319194

The Caregiver Support Group (CSG) is open to family members of persons with mental illness to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for their loved ones with mental illness. The group provides an avenue for members to get together to share experiences and to give and receive support from one another. It is an open group and sessions are conducted in both English and Mandarin.

>> For more details, please visit the Singapore Association for Mental Health.

Sunshinepath - A Support Group for Depression (including Bipolar Disorder) and Anxiety

7.30pm-9.30pm

SAFRA Toa Payoh

293 Toa Payoh Lorong 6

Singapore 319387

Mental Health Interactive Group for Schizophrenia

Second and fourth Fridays of every month

2pm-3.30pm

Central Singapore Club 3R

Blk 69 Toa Payoh Lorong 4

#01-365

Singapore 310069

A one-time registration fee of $10 to join the group

YMCA English Programme

Every Tuesday

6.30pm-8.30pm

YMCA of Singapore

Level 2 YMCA School

Free

Free lessons to improve your conversational English. In line with the government's focus on promoting closer social integration between locals and foreigners, the YMCA Toastmasters Club has been organising a complimentary structured conversational English programme every Tuesday. Locals who are keen to improve their English or help out as facilitators are also welcome to join.

Family Court: Divorce Information Sessions

1pm-2pm

The Family Court of Singapore

Free

6435 5485

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