Hi everyone,

I believed everyone has great experiences at the elderly home as I could see the happy faces of the elderly.It was an enriching experience as we can to interact with them. Even though not many elderly could speak in English,they are glad that we are there to accompany them. Intitally, we encountered problems communicating with them as some of them were either can't be bothered or they find it hard to interact with us. Some of the students were first-timers helping out at an old folks home, therefore they are quite scared at first. But eventually as the elderly began to share theirfeelings, we began to listen to their life stories.

We are also engaged in some arts and crafts such as colouring of animals and nature. We then allow the elderly to colour the pictures they like themselves. As some of them have weak hands, we help them by colouring their favourite animals for them. It was both an enjoyable experience for both elderly and the international students.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone for offering their time to help out in this meaningful event. And see you guys around soon!

Cheers,
Dennis Loo

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IFG Engaging the Elderly

Dear International Students,

I am pleased to inform you that SIM-International Friendship Group (IFG) is presenting a first community service initiative by organising activities for the elderly. It will be an elderly home located at Bukit Panjang and it is a good opportunity for us to understand these elderly by talking to them.

Our activities include making some handicrafts such as cutting, tracing, pasting various artworks together with the elderly and presenting it to them. These senior citizens need our love and care, and by being there, they cherish the company and warmth we give them.

I would sincerely encourage and challenge you to make a difference in the society by first stepping out of your comfort zone and helping the needy. Ultimately, some things are not learnt in a classroom.

Event: IFG Engaging the Elderly

Place: Bright Hill Evergreen Home
21 Senja Road Singapore 677736
Date: 23 October 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8.30am-11.30am

Meeting place: 8.30am SHARP at SIM HQ Atrium, please do not be late

*Please do confirm your attendance by 21 October 2010, 12pm so that we can cater food for you. It may be a little early in the morning on Saturday but it is worth it!

PS: Do email or sms me if you have any queries or YOU HAVE CONFIRMED COMING!

Yours Sincerely,
Dennis
SIM-IFG President.

HP:8133 8158
Email: internationalfriendshipgroup@gmail.com

Erichment Cafe

We will be teaching the basics of how to use a windows movie maker and it will be very useful for your future presentations and school work.

Title: Basics of Windows Movie Maker
Date: 12 October 2010 (Tuesday)
Place: SIM HQ Rm 3.01
Time: 6.15pm to 7.30pm

Bring your own stationary, and your laptop (Windows Operating Systems ONLY) with a fully charged battery as there will not be enough power sockets.
You can invite your friends and classmates from SIM and it will be free of charge.

For more information, do contact Dennis @
internationalfriendshipgroup@gmail.com