The Tweeter (Oct-Dec 2015)

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October - December 2015

GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARDS PG-10

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: KEEP FIT PG-12

Season of Celebration

ICF Event Highlight Illuminate! ICF 2015 celebrates life, ideas and innovation – the building blocks of Singapore’s future. Having just celebrated Singapore’s 50th birthday, we recognize the efforts of our people who stayed true to their vision of making Singapore a great home.

It is important that our present and future generations continue to envision and embrace change, so that we can work towards the nation’s brighter future.

Highlights include: • Outdoor Movie Screening • Light Installations • Large-scale Projections and arts installations • Arts and Crafts, Local Designs Showcase • SG50 time capsule soft launch • SG100 Visual arts

Time Capsule Event in Conjunction with ABC Water Works Project As the year is drawing to an end, we will like to commemorate SG50 with a Time Capsule Launch – which will be uncovered in 25 years time. The contents within the time capsule include artefacts and items that will best represent the K-CC community.

Additionally, Minister Tan will also be gracing the event to unveil the completed ABC Waters Project by PUB. This transformation will enable

Singapore’s water bodies to go beyond their utilitarian purpose into beautiful and clean streams and rivers. It will help create a vibrant city of Gardens and Waters.

Event details: 5 December 2015, Saturday, 2pm.

Event venue: KKCC Join us as we make history on this date!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Flea Market Food Stalls Bouncing Castles Game Stalls

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CONTENTS 3 Adviser’s Note

13 Staycation In Singapore

5 The Kaleidoscope

16 Estate Enhancements

10 National Day Rally Package

17 LTA Bus Service

12 Good Neighbour Award 13 Recipe

14 It’s All About Keeping Fit

18 Facade Art: Blk 32 & 44 19 Glimpse Into The Future

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THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Networking session with Minister Tan Chuan Jin Networking sessions were held once a week over the month of August and residents were able to spend some one-on-one time with Minister Tan, sharing about their daily experiences, stories or struggles. The event proved successful as many residents turned up not only to meet the Minister, but also to bond with their neighbours and spend some quality time catching up over good food.

The elderly were the ones who worry Mr Tan the most but he is glad they are able to open up to him and share their concerns

Smiles across all faces as Minister Tan shares a toast with the residential kids of K-CC

An excellent role model to many as he offers to serve the elderly during dinner sessions

SriVille RC Official Opening Arts & Craft, crime prevention booth, candy floss and popcorn snack booths are just some of the highlights during the official RC opening on 26 July 2015.

This adorable pair of sisters couldn’t be more patriotic! Their matching SG50 shirts were definitely eye-catching even from afar The Guest-of-honours revealing the official opening plague

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THE KALEIDOSCOPE

National Day Rally

The National Day Rally is an annual address made by the Prime Minister of Singapore to address the nation on its key challenges and future directions. National Day Rally 2015 was made on 23 August 2015 at ITE Headquarters and College Central. Here are some key highlights of PM Lee’s speech:

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Opportunities for All Ages • Maximise potential at the workplace: discuss work arrangements with employers for re-employment up to 67 years old • Expand learning horizon: launch of “National Silver Academy”, a network of community organisations to provide 30,000 places for seniors • Volunteer in different ways: The President’s Challenge will champion a national movement of senior volunteerism • Learn how to prolong healthy years: launch of “National Senior’s Health Programme”, empower 400,000 seniors in the workplace and to teach all how to age healthily • Retire adequately: eligible seniors above the age of 65 will receive quarterly “Silver Support income supplement”

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Kampong for All Ages • More supportive communities: expand home visitation programmes in 50 neighbourhoods to support seniors to age in their neighbourhood • Better understanding about ageing among the young: childcare and senior care centres will be co-located in 10 new HDB BTO projects to increase intergenerational bonding •Greater recognition and support: launch of “Passion Silver” card, offer additional senior privileges for seniors aged 60 and above • Greater legal protection: new Vulnerable Adults Act to protect seniors and people with disability who might be of risk to abuse or neglect

GOOD NEIGHBOURS AWARDS

Good neighbours awards Neighbours are very important, especially when we live in such a closely-knitted society and housing. This month, we take a look at some of our good neighbours, who went that extra mile to provide for others and help spread graciousness and kindness within the neighbourhood.

Bonus: Interview with Shariffah Malikah Binte Syed Hussain Aljunied What is your daily routine like?

I used to be a housewife so I was able to volunteer fulltime, but now I have just started working as a customer service executive and only volunteer part-time.

Why do you think it is good to be a good neighbour?

Your neighbours are your first touch. If anything happens to you or the house, your neighbours will probably be the first ones to help you contact your family or the relevant authorities so it is good to main a positive relationship.

Who is your personal role model to be a good neighbour to others?

My grandmother. I grew up with her and she has been a wonderful neighbour to other. Everyone will grow old someday and it is important to help others when you can now, for you wouldn’t know when you need someone’s help later in life.

Tan Siew Hong, resident at Chai Chee road Shariffah Malikah Binte Syed Hussain Aljunied, resident at Chai Chee Avenue

She has been nominated

by Noraidah Binte Hj Akib for being unconditionally loving and caring towards everyone around her.

She has been nominated

by Teng Ah Tee for being responsive and often going the extra mile to help neighbours. Mdm Tan ensures the safety of all her neighbours and offers to get their groceries if they are unable to do so themselves.

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Mr Tan Choon Kiang, resident at Lengkong Tiga

He has been nominated

by Miss Qiu Li Jun for being an exceptional volunteer. He picks up food prepared by Willing Hearts, a charitable organisation, and delivers them to those who need it within the neighbourhood.

RECIPE

Recipe

Food is often associated with Singapore and eating is known unofficially as the national pastime. As the holiday seasons draw nearer, why not attempt to cook up a feast for your family and loved ones! Here is a recipe kindly shared by Good Neighbours Award Recipient, Shariffah.

It is a dish cooked during celebratory period or for breaking fast during Muslim fasting month.

Dish Name: Sabsuka Ingredients Needed: • 2 Tomatoes • 2 Onions • 1 Tablespoon Ghee • 2 Eggs • 500g Minced beef • 2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder and 2 Teaspoon Five Spices • Salt and Pepper • Coriander Leaves

Steps

1. Sautéed ghee into an equal amount of tomatoes and onions

2. Add salt and pepper to taste

3. Place them into a baking tray and leave some holes

4. Crack the eggs into the holes and bring it to bake for about 15 minutes

5. Fry the minced beef with some spices

6. Add salt and pepper to taste

7. Cover the baking pan with the minced beef

8. Bake for about 15 minutes and top it with coriander leaves

9. Serve with bread

And voila! A heart celebratory meal is served! Bon appétit!

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IT’S ALL ABOUT KEEPING FIT

It’s all about keeping fit

The year is coming to an end and tons of celebrations are drawing nearer. Maybe its time to look back into that New Year’s resolution we did up in January 2015 and see if we have accomplished the fitness goal. If not, fret not! The neighbourhood offers up a series of different activities to keep your heart rate pumping and going. It’s never too late to begin so get moving!

All classes are available at KUCC except for Gymmboxx Standard Gym (located at Kampong Ubi CC) • Solely for the ladies o Aerobics cum yoga classes • Hit the dance floors o Belly dance – elementary o Ballroom Latin – elementary o Zumba fitness o Social dance – intermediate o Ballroom Modern – elementary o Recreational folk dance – advanced • For the little ones o Junior dance fitness (age 7 to 12) o Freestyle bollywood medley (age 6 to 12) • Other fitness trends o Hatha Yoga – elementary o Hatha Yoga – intermediate o Weightlifting and toning @ Gymmboxx

• Martial arts lovers o Taekwondo – advanced o Taekwondo – basic o Taijiquan o Capoeira • A little more: Capoeira is a form of Brazilian Martial Art and incorporates the elements of combat, acrobatics and music.

Classes are available for all levels of fitness and ages so feel free to join a lesson today with our skilled instructor, Contramestre Tucum, who have had 15 years of teaching experience.

BONUS: Check out the Gymmboxx website for promotional rates now! www.gymmboxx.com

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STAYCATION IN SINGAPORE “A holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad” – This is the definition of a staycation.

As the school holidays draw nearer, why not opt for a staycation this holiday season and create different memories with your loved ones! No severely overpriced holiday expenses, just good accommodation within our home country and a unique vacation experience.

1. D’Kranji Farm Resort for the eco-lovers Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and retreat into Kranji countryside, where fresh produce are available for education, picking and eating.

2. D’Resort for endless entertainment Our first nature-inspired resort with an integrated waterpark experience, enjoy quality time with your loved ones while having a splashing good time.

3. Punggol Ranch Resort for a novelty experience Punggol Ranch Resort is a 3-star hotel aimed to provide travellers with a unique experience such as horse riding and gardening.

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ESTATE ENHANCEMENT

Estate Enhancements

On 30 August 2015, a completion ceremony was held for the ROH & ROS @ Chai Chee.

The event was jointly organised by Ansar RC, Chai Chee’s Merchant Association, HDB & MPTC through a Getai event during 8-10pm that day. The following images display the completion works.

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Precinct Marker/ Accessible Ramp and Staircase After

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Central Courtyard After

Low Linkway After

Accessible Ramp and Staircase After

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Shop Awning At Blk 27A After

High Linkway

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Precinct Marker

Community Plaza

LTA BUS SERVICE

LTA Bus Services

New Supplementary Bus Service, 53M, will be available from 16 August 2015.

The bus service will form a loop around Hougang Avenue 1 – Lorong Ah Soo – Serangoon Central This service supplements the existing Bus Service 53 by providing a connection between Hougang Avenue 1 and Serangoon Central. It will enhance the connectivity to Serangoon MRT, Seragoon Interchange and local amenities.

Operating Hours From bus stop opposite Blk 232 (Bus stop 63261) Along Hougang Ave 1 Road Name HOUGANG AVE 1

LOR AH SOO

UPPER PAYA LEBAR RD BOUNDARY RD SERANGOON CENTRAL

• Bus 7* • Bus 25* • Bus 33* • Bus 69* • Bus 222* • Bus 401

Daily 6.ooam – 11.oopm

Bus Stop Description

Bus Stop No.

Road Name

Bus Stop Description

Bus Stop No.

OPP BLK 232

63261

SERANGOON CENTRAL

S’GOON STN

66359

BLK 239

63271

BOUNDARY RD

OPP BLK 1

62141

BLK 205 MKT/ FC

63281

UPPER PAYA LEBAR RD

BLK 161

62059

OPP BLK 115

63291

THE MINTON

62229

PAYA LEBAR GIRLS’ SCH

63301

OPP PAYA LEBAR GIRLS’ SCH

63309

OPP THE MINTON

62221

BLK 115

63299

PAYA LEBAR CAMP

62051

ALJUNIED CC

63289

NON-STOP

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OPP YUYING SEC SCHOOL

63279

BLK 206

66379

BLK 232

63269

LOR AH SOO

HOUGANG AVE 1

Bus Services in Bedok Interchange at a glance (those marked with * are wheelchair friendly) • Bus 9* • Bus 14* • Bus 16* • Bus 17* • Bus 26* • Bus 30* • Bus 30e • Bus 32* • Bus 38* • Bus 40* • Bus 60* • Bus 66* • Bus 87* • Bus 168* • Bus 196* • Bus 197* • Bus 225G* • Bus 225W* • Bus 228* • Bus 229* • Bus 854* • Bus 854E • Bus EW5 THE TWEETER OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2015 17

CHAI CHEE BLK 32 AND 44

Façade ART; one united K-CC “Big” was the theme explored by the committee leading up to the SG50 celebration. Big ideas, big concepts and big budgets were set in since last year to celebrate the nation’s birthday with a big bang. Also, a giant Singapore flag was painted and showcased at Singapore’s first HDB estate situated on the well-known reclaimed land at Marine Parade.

This year, the façade art project was carried into Kembangan-Chai Chee to celebrate SG50. It is one of the major projects for SG50 PassionArts Month themed “We Love Singapore”. Both Ansar RC and Ping An Green RC collaborated with CCAC to produce the 2 art pieces, currently situated at Blk 32 Chai Chee Avenue and Blk 44 Chai Chee Street.

The artwork at Blk 32 was created by the volunteers at Ansar RC and 100 residents, over a period of 4 weekends within the RC centre in July. The theme was “Singapore Our Homeland” and showcases the major attractions in Singapore after 50 years of independence. Some iconic buildings include the Changi Airport Control Tower, 18 THE TWEETER OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2015

Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore Flyer and of course, the Singapore Merlion.

On the other hand, the artwork at Blk 44 was created by the volunteers at Ping An Green RC and 100 residents, over a period of 3 weekends at Blk 43 Chai Chee Street, also in the month of July. The theme was “Hopes & Dreams” and showcases sky lanterns with hearts within them, representing the well wishes of every resident towards the nation.

The main purpose of these façade art is to celebrate SG50 by bonding the residents together through a shared painting activity.

In return of their hardwork, they are also able to admire them as it is put up within the neighbourhood, keeping the area unique and lively. As people walk past these paintings, they will be reminded of that special bond within them.

GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

THE FOLLOWING LIST IS A SNAPSHOT OF EVENTS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME/COURSES FOR CHILDREN DATE START & END

DAY

DURATION/TIME

COURSES

VENUE

DETAILS/ COURSE FEE

15 Oct 15 to 17 Dec 15

Thursday

7.25pm - 9.00pm

Children’s Art

Kg Kembangan CC #03-05

10 Sessions $55 (M), $60 (NM)

26 Nov 15

Thursday

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Freestyle Bollywood Medley (Age 6-12)

Kg Ubi CC

1 Session $15 (M), $20 (NM)

8 and 25 Nov 15 4 and 5 Dec 15

Friday & Saturday

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Batik Painting (Age 5-12)

Kg Ubi CC #01-04

4 Sessions $70 (M), $80 (NM)

2 Dec 15

Wednesday

2.00pm -4.00pm

Junior Dance Fitness (Age 7-12)

Kg Ubi CC #01-04

1 Session $15 (M), $20 (NM)

Kg Ubi CC #02-01

1 Session $20 (M), $28 (NM)

#01-04

2 Dec 15

Wednesday

11.00am -12.00pm

Christmas Mini Mixed Media Canvas Art Materials fee: $8 Suitable for Adults and Children 1.Acrylic Paint 2.Small canvas (7.5cm x 7.5cm ) 3.Easels 4.Brushes

10 Dec 15

Thursday

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Freestyle Bollywood Medley (Age 6-12)

10 Dec 15

Thursday

7.30pm – 9.30pm

Egg Mosaic (Age 9-13)

Kg Ubi CC #02-02

1 Session $15 (M), $20 (NM)

11 Dec 15

Friday

10.30am – 12.00pm

Strawbees Eco Workshop (Aged 6- 14)

Kg Ubi CC #02-01

1 Session $15 (M), $20 (NM)

Kg Ubi CC

#01-04

1 Session $15 (M), $20 (NM)

COURSES FOR ADULTS: DATE START & END

DAY

DURATION/TIME

COURSES

VENUE

DETAILS/ COURSE FEE

4 Oct 15 to 20 Dec 15

Sunday

415pm - 6.15pm

Folk Dance (Elementary)

Kg Ubi CC #02-06

12 Sessions $30 (Member & NM)

6 Oct 15 to 15 Dec 15

Tuesday

8pm – 9.45pm

Ballroom Latin(Adult) - Elementary (With Prof T.Certs)

Kg Ubi CC #02-06

10 Sessions $160 (M), $170 (NM)

6 Oct 15 to 29 Dec 15

Tuesday

7.30pm - 9.00pm

Basic Bahasa Indonesia

Kg Ubi CC #02-02

12 Sessions $95 (M), $100 (NM)

3 Nov 15 to 12 Jan 16

Tuesday

11.00am - 1.00pm

Chinese Dance

Kg Kembangan CC #03-01A

10 Sessions $70 (M), $80 (NM)

4 Nov 15 to 6 Jan 16

Wednesday

10.00am - 11.15am

Aerobics Dance

Kg Kembangan CC #03-07

10 Sessions $55 (M), $60 (NM)

7.15pm - 9.15pm

Chinese Restaurant Cooking ~ Stage 4 Menu~1.Steamed Duck with Stuffing,2.Fried Prawns w Cereal 3.Fried Noodles w Assorted Ingridients 4.Steamed Fish w Mushrooms & Ham, 5.Crispy Seafood Rolls 6.Steamed Chicken w Yam 7.Crispy Fish Slices w Prawns etc.Ingredients- $5 per session

Kg Ubi CC #02-04 NON HALAL KITCHEN

8 Sessions $90 (M), $95 (NM) Ingredient fees: $5

6 Nov 15 to 08 Jan 16

Friday

*Details are updated at time of print. Residents are strongly encouraged to confirm event details nearer to date.

For enquiries, please call: Kg Kembangan CC: 6449 6022, Kg Ubi CC: 6745 9919 THE TWEETER OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2015 19