For these senior citizens, home consists of a block of apartments, where residents quite independently manage their own unit and daily needs. A cosy recreational area, complete with a piano, is dedicated to regular activities for the elderly to maintain good physical and mental health. AWWA also offers guidance and counselling on the issues of aging and community living to foster mutual care and support within the home. Our Singapore team entertained the old folks with not one, but two exciting rounds of Bingo! Everyone then gathered to celebrate the birthdays of the October and November babies with an eggless cake, which was made especially for the seniors to enjoy. Afterwards, there was an impromptu sing-along session of the much-loved Malay song, “Chan Mali Chan”. Six of the seniors each sang a song for the crowd, wowing everyone with their talent, energy and enthusiasm. 
The Bingo winners, birthday babies and performers were all given shopping vouchers for a local supermarket chain. Five grocery hampers worth SGD120 in total were also given away during a lucky draw. Lunch was a delicious and healthy vegetarian buffet, which employees gladly served to the elderly at their tables. For the less able-bodied seniors, our staff personally delivered lunch boxes to them in their rooms. At the end of the visit, we received many thanks from the residents. As much as they were touched by our time together that morning, we, too, had been left with a lasting impression. “I truly went there to spend time with these elderly without expecting anything in return. In turn, I was genuinely surprised by the smiles of appreciation that I received from them. It might not sound like much but those five hours spent with the old folks went a long way in brightening up their day,” said Teshwindar Kaur, Media & PR Executive.
