BIG LOVE FOR THE KEBAYA

The National Heritage Board (NHB) has launched Love, Kebaya, a new travelling exhibition showcasing the iconic kebaya and the community stories behind them. The exhibition, which features contributed items, photographs and a selection of kebaya, follows the multinational nomination of the kebaya by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to Unesco’s heritage list in March. nhb.gov.sg

Birds In Paradise

Following the ‘great migration’ from Jurong Bird Park to Mandai, our avian friends are ready to welcome guests to Bird Paradise from 8 May. Over 100 staff members helped with the transition of around 3,500 birds from over 400 species to their new home, and we hear inhabitants are settling in well. Indeed, their new dwelling is quite an upgrade with eight walkthrough aviaries and better environments intentionally designed to mimic different ecologies from around the world. Highlights include Penguin Cove with its cold salt-water habitat, a Bee Eater’s Cliff where you can observe bee-eater birds, and the Amazon jungle at Amazonian Jewels. The Sky Amphitheatre will host live avian presentations in an upgraded format that will feature the amazing talents of the birds alongside their trainers.

20 Mandai Lake Rd, 729825 mandai.com

CANDLELIGHT & CLASSICS

To celebrate a century of iconic classics, entertainment studio Warner Bros is bringing ‘Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros’ to Singapore. The event on 8 May takes place at CHIJMES Hall and will showcase music from the likes of The Wizard of Oz and Batman, as well as television shows such as Friends. 7 and 9pm, 8 May feverup.com

Lighten Up

The island brightens up from 2 - 25 June as i Light Singapore returns with the theme ‘A New Wave’. Highlighting art and sustainability, the festival will turn Marina Bay into a visual extravaganza with luminous works by international and local artists alongside fringe activities.

Marina Bay ilightsingapore.gov.sg

Casual Coffee

Our caffeine-loving members have been out in force these past few months at our regular ANZA Casual Coffee mornings. It’s been great to welcome new members to the group for rocket fuel and fun times.

Tennis

ANZA is now participating in the Teloon Tennis Balls Recycling Programme, which is endorsed by NEA Singapore. There’s a collection bin at Savitar so it’s very easy.

KILL-O-METRES

From am to pm, you can’t stop our walking group from gadding about. They’ve started their days traversing parkland and beachside pavements, and hit their stride after dark to explore the city when the lights get sparkly. Last month Kill-O-Metres also bid farewell to one of their founding members, Janice Burns, who heads back home. We’ll keep stomping SG for you Janice!

Scouts

Our Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers embarked on a camping weekend on Pulau Ubin. Activities included pitching tents, setting up campfires, teamwork and cycling, alongside learning to love the great outdoors.

Mahjong

ANZA Mahjong is more than going strong as members gather for a game several times a week. While participants’ game faces can look serious, they’re always ready to break for a smile!

Golf

ANZA Golf were up early and gracing the green at Mandai Golf Club last month. Rain didn’t stop play and the Par Dream Team kept up their usual impressive standards. This time, it was Annelene (above) who got a birdie on the 6th.

Stitches

Taking a break from creating incredible artistic pieces (see p48), ANZA Stitches took a trip into Chinatown to hunt down fabric and accessories for their next creative projects. Where they located them is a group secret!