Editor’s Note

It’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

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SEASON’S GREETINGS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

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“I’m waiting for Santa Paws!”

says Pip the dog.

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FEATURES

30 MAKING A MOVE

Contemplating leaving Singapore for good? Don’t start packing before reading this.

32 1O THINGS DIVORCE LAWYERS WANT YOU TO KNOW

Common reasons why divorce happens, the time of year it takes place, and how you can make the process less painful for all.

36 THINK OUT OF THE BOX

A present is always great, but it’s even better if the gift comes wrapped with thoughtful style. REGULARS 47

42 CHRISTMAS HEALTH HAZARD SAFETY GUIDE

Make the celebrations more ho ho ho than no no no with advice for coping with a festive mishap.

47 ALL IS CALM

Stop the stress with these genius yoga moves that will promote a sense of serenity.

58 FESTIVE FEAST REVOLUTION

Shake up your traditional dinner with these recipe suggestions from Singapore’s top chefs.

01 Editor’s Note 04 President’s Message 06 Post It 08 Partner’s Page 10 Australian High Commission 12 New Zealand High Commission 14 Out & About 16 ANZA Tours 18 What’s On 22 Check Out 26 ANZA Action 46 Ask the Expert 50 ANZA Click Photography 52 Hotspots EAT 55 Hotspots DRINK 56 Tuckerbox 64 ANZA Sports 72 New Members 74 Groups 76 10 Minutes With…

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The ANZA Executive Committee and office team would like to thank the ANZA community for their loyal support throughout another challenging year, and to wish them all a very Happy Christmas. We extend our huge appreciation to the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who have come together in 2021 to ensure that our sports and interest groups, both big and small, could remain active whilst complying with the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Our activities could not have continued without their largely unseen work, which is the very backbone of ANZA’s strong community spirit. ANZA wouldn’t exist without the commitment and passion of our members and volunteers.

Merry

With love

ANZA Office Christmas Closure

Please note, the ANZA office will be closed from Monday 20 December 2021 and will reopen on Monday 3 January 2022. Please check the ANZA website for holiday dates, and changes to our sports groups and regular meetups. We look forward to sharing more good times together in the new year.