2009 had been a very meaningful year for the team at Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir). Through the year, we have established good rapport and further strengthened our bonds with the elderly residents in the area. Our regular brisk-walking meeting for example, has seen its regular attendance grow to 25 participants.

Commented Mr Goh Lai Soon, a regular brisk-walking participant: “I enjoy the brisk walking very much as it is where I get to know more people. Every week, I look forward to the tea session held after the walk, where I can converse with other residents. It would be better if brisk walking could be held even more regularly! I also enjoy the group outings conducted by Care Corner, as it is a good time for bonding.”

A Basic English Language course organised for Potong Pasir residents has also received overwhelming response. “The enthusiasm displayed by our senior participants in wanting to learn has touched my heart. It is fulfilling to see them picking up the language, while being able to enjoy themselves at the same time,” said Mr Anthony Goh, Social Work Assistant.

On our wish-list for the year 2010 is to be able to attain a more permanent physical premise in Potong Pasir to run our programmes, as we are conducting our ‘mobile’ activities at void-decks and coffee shops.

A sentiment echoed by Mr Goh L.S.: “I hope that Care Corner will have a permanent physical premise in Potong Pasir so that we (seniors) can visit the centre daily to take part in the regular programmes for us. I would like to help teach types of handicrafts, and calligraphy to my fellow residents. I would like to do something meaningful in my old age and contribute to the community.”

Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir) is a programme by Care Corner Singapore Ltd. For more information, please call: 6255 4732 or email: ccs.pp@carecorner.org.sg.

	Basic Language Courses in English are held every Friday
	Mr Goh Lai Soon, an ardent brisk walker