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t’s been quite bizarre penning a welcome letter to a new community I am yet to meet after producing a magazine under socially distanced circumstances, but here we all are! Hi everyone – I’m Jo, and it’s a pleasure and a privilege to join the ANZA family. With almost nine years of Singaporeliving under my (Covid-expanded) belt, 2021 has definitely been a year of years. I look back with incredulity that we continue to find ourselves in these uncertain and strange times, as well as relief that there has been medical progress, a continued sense of unison, and signs that we’re slowly starting to move forward with renewed positivity. My introduction to ANZA a few weeks back was learning about the changes and challenges that ANZA’s sub-group volunteers and participants have endured over the past twelve months. I was blown away hearing about how so many volunteers have stepped up in times of trouble, fundraising has continued on a smaller scale, and Ladies’ Nights have involved a socially distanced table for two (cosy!). All of our members of every age have made the best of the situation. Indeed, there has been fun, success, and accomplishments along the way! Read about them throughout these pages. Also in this issue is a little sprinkling of festive joy. Discover those spreading year-round kindness on p26, get crafty with our gift wrapping tips on p36, find out how to best protect your health over the holiday season on p42, and shake up your traditional celebration recipes with our alternative suggestions from local top chefs on p58. Whatever you have planned for the remaining months of 2021, remember that ANZA is always here for you. We
remain undeterred and fiercely committed to supporting our members and keeping our ANZA community together. Call on us any time! I wish you all a peaceful and restful Christmas period. I look forward to a new year that sees Singapore continuing to forge ahead with confidence against the pandemic, and one where we can all be reunited with loved ones both near and far. I can’t wait to meet all of you, too!
Jo Upcraft, Editor editor@anza.org.sg
GENERAL MANAGER & SPONSORSHIP Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg
ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg
WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg
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