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Your community bullet of kembangan - chai chee THE

Jan - Apr 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

FIT & FABULOUS sporting goodness that will get you moving on your feet

10 SGSecure

things you need to know to keep our homeland safe

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Whats Inside!

CNY RECIPE SPECIAL

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02 | Advisor’s Note Welcome Note

04 | Cover Story New Year Resolutions

06 | Fruitful Functions Post Event Reports

10 | Feature Story SGSecure

12 | Feature Story SkillsFuture

14 | Feature Story Money-Savvy Tips

16 | Feature Story

One Community Day 2017

18 | Cook for your loved ones Recipe for CNY 2017

19 | Estate Enhancement

Upgraded works around the neighbourhood

22 | Glimpse into the Future Courses for personal upgrading

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Dear Friends I hope you had a good 2016 and that you are looking forward to the New Year.

2016 has been an eventful year. There were numerous developments in other parts of the world that have impacted Singapore. As the dynamics of international relations change, Singapore and Singaporeans will need to adapt accordingly. As a small country, we need to work closely with countries that want to work with us. This has always been our working model, an openness and willingness to collaborate.

With that being said, countries all over the world are facing economic slowdown. Singapore’s economy is still growing but our growth has slowed.

Unfortunately, this will not be a unique situation but the new norm. As a developed economy, slower growth is inevitable. Nevertheless, rest assured that the Government will continue to work hard to attract new investments and create jobs.

Our Government recognises the need to build a stronger economy for our future. We are helping businesses and supporting our workers to re-skill, re-train and re-educate. The SkillFuture initiatives comprises various components to achieve this goal.

These initiatives include the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy and SkillsFuture study awards.

I encourage everyone to spend some time and look through the SkillsFuture website to familiarise themselves with the courses available at your Community Clubs.

On the community front, we want to promote technology literacy to our elderly. By being techsavvy, our seniors can not only be better connected with their family, but also become more self-reliant.

For instance, the Silver Infocomm Curriculum has courses that cover the use of smart phones and social media. In my interaction with seniors, I noticed that many are using smart phones but not fully utilising them. I hope you would encourage your parents or grandparents to sign up for the courses.

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The Government will continue to work hard to make Singapore an endearing home for all. We are Singaporeans too and we will walk this journey with you.

I wish everyone a great 2017!

亲爱的朋友们 我希望你的2016年过得很好，而正在期待着新的一年 来临。 2016年发生了很多大事。世界其他地区的许多发展深 深影响到新加坡，而我们的国民需要随着国际关系的动 态变化，相应调整。身为一个小国，我们需要与其他国 家密切合作；拥有一个开放和愿意合作的态度一直是新 加坡的竞争战略。 即使如此，世界各国都正在面对经济增长放慢的困难。 新加坡的经济仍在增长，但我们增长的速度放缓了。不 幸的是，经济放慢将不会是一件轻易克服的事。因为新 加坡的经济以发达，增长放缓是无可避免的。不过，请 放心，政府会继续努力吸引新投资，创造就业机会。 我国政府正在协助企业支持新加坡人重新 练，重新教 育，学习新技能。”未来技能”（SkillsFuture）计划 包括实现这一目标的各种组件，包括 SkillsFuture中等 职业增强补贴和 SkillsFuture 学习奖。我鼓励每人花 一些时间，通过SkillsFuture 网站了解你的社区俱乐部 所提供的课程。 在社区方面，我们希望向年长者推广科技知识。通过精 通技术，年长者不仅可以更容易与家人联系，而且可以 变得更自力更生。例如，银发族资信电脑课程有涵盖智 能手机和社交媒体使用的课程。在我与年长者的互动 中，我注意到许多人使用智能手机，但没有充分利用它 们的功能。我希望你们会鼓励你的父母或祖父母注册课 程。 政府将会继续努力，使新加坡成为所有人的宜人之家。 我们也是新加坡人，我们将与您一起走这个旅程。 我祝大家2017年一切顺利！

Rakan-rakan yang dikasihi, Diharapkan bahawa anda sedang menikmati tahun ini dan juga menanti-nantikan tahun baru akan datang.

Pada tahun 2016, kami telah menyaksikan beberapa perkembangan dunia yang telah memberi kesan kepada Singapura. Kami sebagai rakyat Singapura harus menyesuaikan diri sewajar dengan perubahanperubahan hubungan antarabangsa yang semakin dinamik. Sebagai sebuah negara yang kecil, kami perlu berganding bahu dengan negara-negara lain dan ini merupakan model pekerjaan kami selama ini, untuk bekerjasama dengan hati terbuka.

Kini, negara-negara di seluruh dunia sedang melalui kelembapan ekonomi. Ekonomi Singapura masih berkembang namun ia agak perlahan. Malangnya, ini bukan situasi yang unik dan ia akan menjadi norma yang baru. Kami tidak dapat mengelak dari perkembangan yang perlahan, meskipun dengan ekonomi yang maju. Yakinlah bahawa pihak kerajaan akan terus bekerja keras untuk mendapatkan pelaburan baru dan membuka lebih peluang bekerja.

Kami turut sedar akan keperluan untuk membina dan memperkukuhkan ekonomi demi masa depan. Kami telah menghulurkan bantuan kepada banyak perniagaan serta menyokong para pekerja untuk mempertingkatkan diri dan menambahkan kemahiran. Inisiatif SkillsFuture terdiri daripada pelbagai komponen yang dapat mencapai matlamat ini. Ini termasuk Skim Subsidi Pertengahan Kerjaya SkillsFuture dan Anugerah Pembelajaran SkillsFuture.

Saya menggalakkan anda sekalian untuk melayari laman web SkillsFuture dan melihat kursus-kursus tersedia di Kelab Masyarakat anda.

Tambahan pula, kami turut menggalakkan kegunaan teknologi kepada warga tua Singapura. Dengan menjadi celik IT, mereka dapat berdikari dan merapatkan hubungan bersama ahli keluarga.

Contohnya, Kurikulum Infokom Perak menawarkan beberapa kursus yang mengajar tentang pengunaan telefon bimbit bijak dan media sosial. Sebelum ini, saya telah berinteraksi bersama warga tua dan mendapati bahawa ramai yang menggunakan telefom bimbit bijak tetapi tidak mengunakkannya sepenuhnya. Saya berharap bahawa anda sekalian dapat menggesa ibu bapa atau datuk nenek untuk menyertai kursus-kursus ini.

Pihak kerajaan akan terus bekerja keras untuk memastikan bahawa Singapura kekal sebagai sebuah negara yang disayangi semua. Kami juga adalah rakyat Singapura dan akan menyertai perjalanan ini bersama-sama.

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According to recent market research, progressive health and wellness consumers are increasing, partly due to redefining food culture.

At the start of each year, we make new year’s resolution in hope that we will maintain the activities and obtain our goals, only to have it fail barely a month into the year. Here, at Kembangan-Chai Chee (K-CC), we aim to build a cohesive and enjoyable environment for all residents to workout regularly, without thinking too much into it.

Here are some current and upcoming programmes that will get you moving and active for 2017! We’ve also thrown in some tips and tricks on how to motivate yourself.

1. Kin-Ball This team sport originated from Quebec, Canada in 1986, but only got popular in Singapore in recent months. Its distinctive characteristics lie in the large ball size, approximately 1.5m in diameter, and matches are payed among three teams concurrently instead of the traditional one-vs-one context.

The game last for three periods lasting between 7 to 15 minutes each, depending on the age group of the participants, with a one-minute intermission between periods.

At the start of each game, the ball is placed in the center of the gym by the team with the fewest points. The team that accumulates the highest number of points wins.

Teams are made up of four players, and each

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team represent a colour (blue, black or grey). The objective of the game is to pass the ball to another team while yelling their colours and ensuring that all members of the team catches and controls the ball. It is a sport that promotes respect, teamwork and inclusion great for team building, be it school or corporate. This community sport is suitable for all ages and fitness level, thus making it perfect for anyone to pick it up.

For more information, log on to www.kinball.sg.

2. Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand up paddle surfing or stand up paddle boarding (SUP) may have been around since the ancient days, but the revival only happened sometime mid-2000 in Hawaii, subsequently progressing to Australia, California, and now other parts of the world.

Unlike traditional surfing where rider sits till a wave comes in, SUP surfers maintain an upright stance on their boards and use a paddle to propel them through the water. With its endless possibilities such as flat water paddling for outdoor recreation, fitness, sightseeing, racing on lakes, surfing on ocean waves and even paddling in river rapids, the sport is slowly but surely flourishing.

For more information, log on to www.supschool.com.sg.

4. Health Qigong “5-Animal” Exercise

Fret not for the less adventurous! We have slow yet steady

activities for those who seek a milder form of sporting

experience, generally ideal for elderly. Qigong is a form of

3. Traditional Boat Race (more commonly known as Dragon Boating) Dragon boating for K-CC CSC Dragonboat Sports Interest Group have come a long way. The team that took part in its first race back in 2005 emerged second at the SAVA Sprints invitation race category. Since then, the interest group has been collaborating with REACH Community Services to train a group of youth at risk to participate in these sporting events.

2016 may seem like an ordinary year for many, but it was a memorable year for the interest group as they started a new programme with REACH Community Services and Pertapis Halfway House. The participants specially trained for the 34th Singapore River Regatta 2016, and came in second in the first heats with an impressive timing, allowing them to qualify for repechage. Though they did not qualify for semi-finals eventually, it will be a timeless experience for them.

ancient Chinese healing energy exercise and technique.

Combining simple movements with good thoughts and intentions, the body becomes healthier and gets rid of toxins to relax the physical and mental state of mind.

This exercise is complimentary, and will take place every Saturday at 7am, starting 7 January 2017. Held at Kampong Ubi CC Hard Court and organised by the Kg Ubi CC Health Qigong Interest Group, the morning exercise will be the perfect way to begin your relaxing weekend.

For enquiries, please contact: Kampong Ubi Community Centre 10 JalanUbi, S (409075) 6745 9919, 6742 3564 Daily, 9am to 10pm

5. Walking Yes, you heard us right! Something as simple as daily brisk walking can help you live a healthier life, maintain a healthy weight and strengthen bones and muscles.The faster, further, and more frequently the walks are, the greater benefits reaped.

Health Promotion Board have came up with the National Steps Challenge Season 2, lasting from 1 October 2016 to 30 April 2017. Anyone above the age of 18 years old may register for the challenge. Simply do the following and gain the rewards!

Step 1: Download the Healthy 365 mobile app, create a profile and sign up for the challenge under the challenge tab.

2016 also saw an increase in members, as tertiary students, working adults and army NSFs formed up crews to take part in various races.

Rowers were rewarded with a Gold for PA GRO men’s opens for Singapore Dragonboat Festival 2016, Gold for the Bukit Batok East CSC Dragonboat Challenge, and Gold for Water Venture Committee Race. The team welcomes new blood to join in the competitive yet enriching experience, and hopes to carry on the tradition of the sport for many more years to come.

Step 2: Use the free HPB steps tracker or any compatible mobile apps and trackers to calculate your daily steps.

Step 3: Sync your step tracker at least once every week to update your step count and earn points. The more steps taken, the more points you earn.

Step 4: Redeem sure-win rewards worth up to S$35 cash vouchers.

For more information, log on to www.healthhub.sg/programmes/37/nsc.

For more information, log on to sdba.org.sg.

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Celebrations 2016 On 9 August annually, Singapore roars to life as she celebrates her rise to independence and beyond.

The whole island starts turning into a particular shade of red and white, usually from national flags fluttering from buildings, houses and cars.

Though small, Singapore is an internationally-renowned country, having achieved its independence in 1965 amid undesired conditions. Yet, the island thrive against all odds and navigated its way into a world class city.

For K-CC, the celebration kicked off with a mass community walk within the constituency on the morning of 9 August 2016, with more than 1,000 residents and 150 people with disabilities. It was followed by our own National Day Observance Ceremony, with combined marching contingent formed by students from MINDS and Ping Yi Secondary School. Over 23 Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), social enterprises and agencies also participated in the K-CC National Day festivities. Food and beverages served during the celebrations were prepared by these very beneficiaries.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual event that takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month within the lunar calendar. This year, the auspicious day fell on 15 September 2016. It is the second grandest festival after the Spring Festival in China and takes its name from the fact that it was always celebrated during the middle of the autumn season.

The festival is also commonly known as the “mooncake festival�.

A mooncake is a Chinese bakery product, typically a round baked pastry filled with red bean or lotus seed paste and may contain yolks from salted duck eggs.

Mooncakes are usually eaten in small wedges accompanied by tea, under the full moon on this day. It signifies strong yearnings toward family members and friends who live afar, and for those at home, it represents the happiness and well wishes of

the family. Additionally, other customs on this day include lighting up lanterns and dragon or lion dances in other regions.

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of Lights 2016 Deepavali, popular known as the festival of lights, is an ancient festival in the Hindu almanac and a major event in Singapore’s festive calendar.

The day fell on 30 October this year, and many Hindus will don on new costumes and light up oil lamps outside their homes to ward off evil. The celebration is usually filled with vibrant light and colours as these lights will illuminate the homes and hearts of the all.

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One of America’s favourite holidays is gaining popularity in home ground - Halloween, a time of celebration and superstition. Straddling between the line of fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is thought to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, and people wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. Trickor-treating also date back to the early All Souls’ Day parades in England. Poor citizens would go around begging for food and families will give them pastries known as “soul cakes”, in return for their promise to pray for the families’s dead relatives. This was later transformed into the act of children visiting houses in the neighbourhood. For Singaporeans, many of us do not know the real meaning of Halloween, but it serves as the perfect excuse for a weekend of partying and dressing up as our favourite characters.

and Town Days 2016 More often than not, you can pick your friends,

but you cannot pick your neighbours.

Neighbours play a vital role within the community and our lives, especially when we all live within mere metres from one another in neat blocks of apartments. A good neighbour is one who is friendly, considerate, respects, and gives adequate privacy to one another. Humans are all born to be social creatures, and sometimes we just need that little push to open up to our neighbours. For that, K-CC came up with an array of fun activities for families and neighbours to bond with one another through eventful town days and other personalisedneighbourhood events. These events help neighbours, schools, NPC, town council workers and event agencies to get to know each and every resident in depth, allowing everyone to form a cohesive and enjoyable living space to grow in. You know what they say‌ A good neighbour is a priceless treasure.

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In this year’s national day message, Prime Minister Lee highlighted that Singapore’s national unity is under threat from global forces. Despite everything, he remained confident that Singaporeans will “hold together and succeed”. With Singapore facing the threat of terrorism following the attacks at a nightclub in Orlando, a restaurant in Dhaka, and on crowds at a promenade in nice; the government hopes to strengthen and enhance the vigilance and readiness

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of local citizens in times of emergencies.

Therefore, SGSecure was born. SGSecure is the community’s response to terror threats and involves every individual. This national movement aims to sensitise, train and mobilise the community to play a part to prevent and deal with a terrorist attack. It is a call of action for everyone to unite and safeguard our way of life. The intent of terrorists is to use fear as a control

strategy and weaken the psychological resilience and social fabric of any society.

This is why the fundamental of our counter-terrorism strategy lies in strengthening community vigilance, cohesion and resilience.

The SGSecure response is built on 3 core pillars: Vigilance, Cohesion and Resilience. The movement is supported by the Home Team (blue strip), people (red strip) and community (grey strip).

The Fallacies of ISIS Islamic Caliphate: A Brief Explanation

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist militant group, has grabbed world headlines in recent months and even years. Their brutal and violent actions include mass executions of captives and ethnic minorities, sexual enslavement of women and girls and beheadings of soldiers and journalists, have sparked fear and outrage across the world.

ISIS has corrupted the Muslim ideology and distorted the principles of Islam. Islam promotes peace, moderation and mercy. ISIS have committed ‘grand theft’ in the name of Islam, and tarnished its image and message of peace and tolerance around the world.

Thousands of innocent lives have perished under ISIS’ rule and they do not seem to care that this is forbidden under Islamic Law. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) had mentioned in his hadiths the coming of such extremists: - From Abu Hurairah, the Prophet said, “ ...there shall come men who swindle the world with religion, deceiving

the people in soft skins of sheep, their tongues are sweeter than sugar and their hearts are the hearts of wolves. Allah [Mighty and Sublime is He] says: ‘Is it me you try to delude or is it against me whom you conspire? By Me, I swear to send upon these people, among them, a Fitnah that leaves them utterly devoid of reason.” [Tirmidhi].

The Singapore Muslim community does not take a passive stance in the events happening in Iraq and Syria but there are organisations such as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), Simply Islam and Religious & Educational League of Radin Mass (BAPA) that have organized various humanitarian and donation collection efforts to assist those affected in Syria.

Stop Terrorism

Terrorists plan their attacks by exploring the area and a good opportunity to spot them is when they are conducting these surveillance. Here are some possible indicators of Terrorist Activities: - Surveillance: Look out for prolonged loitering in the vicinity of restricted and/or sensitive sites

- Video and/or photo-taking: Perpetrators might disguise as a tourist or a member of the public and attempt to record sensitive locations and information from a stationary position or while travelling in a slow-moving vehicle - Interest in security: Anyone with an unusual agenda or prolonged interested in the security measures. They might try to figure out the security routines, procedures and personnel - Obtaining information and test: To gather information, perpetrators might attempt to penetrate the physical security and response procedures A single indicator may be harmless but if you spot more than one suspicious indicator, do not hesitate to contact any security personnel and/or the Police.

The best way to guard against terrorism is to be involved.

Find out more and test your knowledge by downloading Police@SG application or log on to www.police.gov. sg. There are also various volunteer schemes that you may participate in, visit www.sgsecure.sg for more information.

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A national movement

to enable all Singaporeans to develop to their fullest potential From January 2016, Singaporeans aged 25 and above were given $500 worth of SkillsFuture credits to be used for course fees. These courses range from financial literary to photography and even cooking classes. The amount does not expire and the Government will provide periodic top-ups for Singaporeans to save up for the expensive courses.

There are more than 10,000 courses available island wide, and some are even right here within Kembangan-Chai Chee precincts.

But do you know what SkillsFuture is all about?

- Singaporeans should have skill sets relevant to the future job markets - SkillsFuture aims to provide opportunity for every citizen to develop new skills through life - Allow citizens to enhance and master a new or existing skill - Skills refer to knowledge, application and experience - Includes hard mechanical and soft skills - Skills are essential for individuals, businesses and the economy

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- Long-term national effort - Involves the whole society - Government will provide integral resources and support to individuals, employers, educational training institutions and more - SkillsFuture aims to build a better future for Singapore and all Singaporeans

Four Key Thrusts

1. Help individuals make well-informed choices in education, training and careers 2. Develop and integrated high-quality system of education and training that responds to constantly evolving needs 3. Promote employer recognition and career development based on skills and mastery 4. Foster a culture that supports and celebrates lifelong learning

Who is the Council for Skills, Innovation and Productivity?

- A tripartite Council for Skills, Innovation and Productivity (CSIP) aims to develop skills

for the future, to support economic growth - Developed through education, training and career progression - The council is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies Tharman Shanmugaratnam - Also includes members from government, industry, unions, education and training institutions - Established with effect from 20 May 2016

Speech by Mr Ong Ye Kung Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) at the Adult Learning Symposium 2016 (extracts) Key Tenets of Training and Adult Education Sector (TAE)

Singapore has a strong Training and Adult Education sector, which comprises a diverse landscape of public and private providers, supported by a community of training and adult educators. Our providers include post-secondary education institutions such as ITE and Polytechnics, and 450 private providers offering training across many sectors.

What we have today took many years to build, and is based on a few underlying tenets.

Staying the Course – Pushing for Excellence

The TAE sector has to continue to be responsive to the changing needs of the economy and industries. How do we stay the course and push for excellence? The TAE Skills Council, which is led by SSG and involves key industry stakeholders, has been working together over the last few months to develop a comprehensive TAE Sector Transformation Plan to chart the way for the sector going forward. The following are the key thrusts of the Plan.

Focusing on Outcomes

Third, SSG will increase information transparency by requiring training providers that receive direct funding to participate in a trainee outcomes survey. Results obtained will be published, which will enable businesses and individuals to make more informed choices on which training provider to partner and which courses to enrol for.

At the same time, SSG will also enable qualitative feedback from learners. The information will help the TAE sector improve its products and services to meet the needs of its customers. SSG will start doing so from October 2017.

Higher Professionalism

Last but not least, TAE providers must play your part to help training professionals develop new and emerging skills, deepen their existing knowledge in their fields, and further professionalise the trade. The Adult Educators’ Professionalisation (AEP) initiative sets the standards and accredits established practitioners to recognise them for their contributions and professional and pedagogical excellence.

Strategic Partner to Businesses and Individuals

First, the sector will need to take steps to transform from being a service provider to becoming a strategic partner to businesses and individuals.

Leveraging Technology

Second, SSG will continue to support the TAE community in its push for excellence.

There are several initiatives under the Transformation Plan to achieve this.

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the tap and showerhead’s flow rates. Water Wally stickers with PUB, the national water agency specific messages are also has revamped the packaging of its included in the kit to act as popular water saving kit, featuring reminders of good water saving its cute mascot Water Wally. A habits at home. set of thimbles with three or four K-CC residents may head holes allows residents to have to the nearest CCs or RCs to greater flexibility in regulating collect the kit.

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this means that risk remains as they work together with global giants such as China and the United States. For the rest of us, it is simply a time to budget well and though we need not necessarily tighten our belts, it will be good to increase our rainy day funds while we can.

Here are some simply money saving tips that might allow you to save without making major changes to your current lifestyle.

1. PUB Water Saving Kit

3. Top Up Ez-Link Cards In the long run, it is actually cheaper to pay for bus and train fares with the stored value cards. Concession passes for children and elderly also has fare discounts.

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6. Senior Citizen’s Day Make use of grocery discounts at various supermarkets. For senior citizens 60 years and above, a 3% discount is given to all purchases every Tuesday (excluding Tobacco and cigarettes and infant milk powder) at Giant and 2% discount at all NTUC FairPrice and Homemart Stores. There are also weekly promotions at various supermarkets, so look out for these updates in the local newspapers.

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Millions of people around the world have found meaningful ways to give back to the society through volunteering. The benefits are simple and pretty much endless but here some examples: - Gain new skills and knowledge - Boost personal job and career prospects - Enjoy a sense of achievement and fulfilment - Develop personal character and boost self esteem - Enjoy a better physical and mental health - Connect to and better understand the community - Meet new people and make new like-minded friends At K-CC, we do our part by giving back to the community in little ways, hoping to make a big change if we do it together. One Community Day is an annual event, created to spread the positive message of volunteering and helping out neighbours in need. In 2016, the event was held in collaboration with Geylang Serai (Division) on a grander scale. More low-income neighbours received goodie bags and acts of love (in the form of household services) from all the volunteers and it was worth seeing the smiles on their faces even after a day of hard work. As with previous events, many contributions were put forward by neighbours or companies. Items such as rice, sugar and household cleaning products

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may seem like small items to each of us, but it means a lot to these neighbours in need.

Wait no more and come join us this coming One Community Day 2017. The purposeful event will be held on 15 January 2017, Sunday, from 8.30am to 2.00pm. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Alternatively, if you are unable to contribute physical time and effort, you may also translate your thoughts into actions by donating cereal, canned food, biscuits, 3 in 1 beverages and rice to Kg Kembangan CC, Kg Ubi CC and Senior Activity Centre (Blk 22 Chai Chee Road) from now till 13 January 2016.

A little goes a long way, and we hope you’ll get into the spirit of giving, kindness and vlove this season.

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The Lunar New Year is around the corner and since it is the start of the year, why not herald in new beginnings with a healthy yet scrumptious dish.

Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps Ingredients serve 4pax • ½ cup water • ½ cup instant brown rice • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 500g lean ground turkey • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger • 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced • 500g can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped • ½ cup chicken broth • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated • ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, mint, chives) • 1 large carrot, shredded

Preparation • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute • To serve, divide lettuce leaves among plates, spoon some of the turkey mixture into each leaf, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps

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Estate

Enhancement

A REFRESHING CHANGE Estate Upgrading Project (EUP) was created to revitalise the private residential estate by improving facilities and amenities.

These included new fitness equipments, lightings, granolithic footpaths, BFA ramps, benches, rain shelters and other landscaping works.

Construction commenced on 15 October 2013 till 2016.

The official EUP opening was held on 12 November 2016 at Kampong Kembangan CC. With the completion of Lorong Melayu Estate Upgrading in November 2016, residents can now enjoy the new shared amenities and facilities in the neighbourhood for personal exercise time or neighbour bonding sessions. Five new parks were also created to provide more space for residents to relax in, with the added benefit of fresh tracks and trees. Pavilions provide temporary shelter against scorching sun or sudden downpour, and these can be seen around the estate for increased convenience.

Long-time resident Mr Johnny Chan remarked that the value of properties have been enhanced by these striking and integral improvements within the neighbourhood. Needless to say, he is ecstatic with the changes and hopes that the improved area will help bring up the moral and spirit of the neighbourhood too.

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SkillsFuture@PA

Chinese

Restaurant Cooking (Elementary)

Course Code: C25233408 Language / Medium: English & Chinese Date: 3-Mar-17 to 24-Mar-17 Time: 7PM to 10PM Trainer / Operator: Mr Teo Hock Lye

Course Code: C25233336 Language / Medium: English & Chinese Date: 3-Feb-17 to 24-Feb-17 Time: 7PM to 10PM Trainer / Operator: Mr Teo Hock Lye

Course Code: C25238823 Language / Medium: English Date: 7-Apr-17 to 28-Apr-17 Time: 7PM to 10PM Trainer / Operator: Mr Teo Hock Lye

Language Courses Conversational Mandarin Course Code: C25078522 Language / Medium: Englishe Date: 8-Jan-17 to 02-Apr-17 Time: 10.30AM to 12PM Trainer / Operator: Mr Tan Swee Liang

Thai Language Course Code: C25166941 Language / Medium: Englishe Date: 6-Jan-17 to 31-Mar 17 Time: 10.30AM to 12PM Trainer / Operator: Mdm Sivaporn Trirattanakittikul

Elementary Korean Language (Stage I) Course Code: C25139646 Language / Medium: English Date: 8-Jan-17 to 05-Mar-17 Time: 7PM to 9PM Trainer / Operator: Ms Cho Young Mi

Basic Bahasa Indonesia Course Code: C25139646 Language / Medium: English Date: 10-Jan-17 to 28-Mar-17 Time: 7.30PM to 9:30PM Trainer / Operator: Rickieno Bajuri

Connecting with Smartphones Date: 17-Mar-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Pebble Craft Date: 8-Mar-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Palm Therapy Date: 28-Feb-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm

Train Your Memory Skills!

Date: 16-Mar-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

You can Age Well Part 2 Date: 11-Jan-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Superfood 101 date: 22-Feb-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Enhance Your Health through Music Date: 7-Feb-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Learn.Bond.Cook Date: 21-Jan-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Caricature Drawing Date: 16-Jan-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Golden Home Chef - Forgotten Food Date: 6-Feb-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Chair Yoga Date: 16-Feb-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Mosaic Art Date: 18-Jan-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

Golden Home Chef - Traditional Dessert Date: 28-March-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

You Can Age Well Part 1 Date: 10-Jan-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

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Functional Home Fitness Date: 24-Mar-17 Time: 1pm to 4pm Language / Medium: English

SKILLS FUTURE @ Kampong Ubi CC

KAMPONG KEMBANGAN CC A Spire to Perspire Fitness 8 Sessions

Japanese Flowers Arrangement 8 Sessions

Course Code: C25293017 Date: 9-Jan-17 to 27-Feb-17 Time: 7PM to 8.15PM Fee: $115 (M) / $125 (NM) Venue: Hall Trainer: Ms Antoinette Chang Mei Choo

Course Code: C25326360 Date: 9-Jan-17 to 6-Mar-17 Time: 7.30PM to 9.30PM Fee: $70 (M) / $80 (NM) $5-$8 (MF) Venue: #02-02 Trainer: Ms Josephine Tan

Ballet (Children)-Grade 7 10 Sessions

Korean Language (Elementary) Stage I 10 Sessions

Course Code: C25228957 Date: 7-Jan-17 to 18-Mar-17 Time: 9.45AM to 11AM Fee: $145 (M) / $150 (NM) Venue: #02-01 Trainer: Ms Lan Min Li

Course Code: C25272578 Date: 3-Jan-17 to -Mar-17 Time: 8.30PM to 10PM Fee: $140 (M) / $150 (NM) $20 (MF) Venue: #03-02 Ballet (Majors) – Intermediate Trainer: Ms Cho Young Mi 10 Sessions Yamaha Children’s Course Code: C25229030 Electone Course (Level 8A) Date: 22-Jan-17 to 02-Apr-17 11 Sessions Time: 9.30AM to 10.45AM Course Code: C25328184 Fee: $160 (M) / $165 (NM) Date: 6-Jan-17 to 31-Mar-17 Venue: #02-01 Trainer: Ms Lan Min Li Time:7.30PM to 8.30PM Fee: $354 (M) / $354 (NM) Children’s Art Venue: #03-03 10 Sessions Trainer: Ms Winnie Neo Course Code: C25280427 Date: 08-Jan-17 to 19-Mar-17 Time: 9.30AM to 11AM Fee: $60 (M) / $65 (NM) Venue: #03-05 Trainer: Ms Ho Pui Lai

Modern Barbering Module 1 Course Code: C25268869 Language / Medium: English Date: 04-Mar-17 to 25-Mar-17 Time: 7PM to 9PM Trainer: Ann Tan Beng Guat Module 2 Course Code: C25269015 Language / Medium: English Date: 01-Apr-17 to 29-Apr-17 Time: 9.30PM to 11.30PM Trainer: Goh Chew Hoong

Yamaha Children Electone Course (Level 4) 11 Sessions Course Code: C25328130 Date: 06-Jan-17 to 31-Mar-17 Time: 8.30PM to 9.30PM Fee: $273 (M) / $273 (NM) Venue: #03-03 Trainer: Ms Winnie Neo Zumba Gold 4 Sessions Course Code: C25293075 Date: 16-Feb-17 to 9-Mar-17 Time: 11.30AM to 12.30M Fee: $45 (M) / $50 (NM) Venue: #03-01A Trainer: Ms Antoinette Chang

KAMPONG UBI CC Hatha Yoga (Elementary) 8 Classes Course Code: C25040214 Date: 02/01/17 to 20/02/17 Time: 8:15pm to 9:30pm Fee: $65 (M) / $70 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Ang Choo Eng Yin Yang Yoga 8 Classes Course Code: C25040225 Date: 02/01/17 to 20/02/17 Time: 7:00pm to 8:15pm Fee: $90 (M) / $95 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Ang Choo Eng Hatha Yoga (Elementary) 8 Classes Course Code: C20929236 Date: 06/01/17 to 03/03/17 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Fee: $75 (M) / $80 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Dolly Gwee Hatha Yoga (Intermediate) 8 Classes Course Code: C25141924 Date: 06/01/17 to 03/03/17 Time: 8:30pm to 10:00pm Fee: $75 (M) / $80 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Dolly Gwee Yin Yang Yoga 8 Classes Course Code: C25040280 Date: 08/01/17 to 26/02/17 Time: 9:15am to 10:30am Fee: $90 (M) / $95 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Ang Choo Eng Yin Yang Yoga 8 Classes Course Code: C25138748 Date: 05/01/17 to 23/02/17 Time: 7:00pm to 08:15pm Fee: $90 (M) / $95 (Nm) Venue: #01-04 Trainer: Ang Choo Eng Folk Dance (Elementary) 12 Classes Course Code: C25315079 Date: 22/01/17 to 16/04/17 Time: 04:15pm to 06:15pm Fee: $30 (M) / $30 (Nm) Venue: #02-06 Trainer: Koh Mui Quee

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Akan Datang Up and Coming Events

Jan - April 2017

Rang De Holi

Multi cultural and multi racial celebration

One Community Day Date: 15 JAN 2017 Time: 8.30AM - 2.00PM Venue: Blk 22 Chai Chee Road SPRING CLEANING | FOOD DONATION | FOOD DISTRIBUTION

CARING IN ACTION

Our Community, Our Home

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CUITS

Pre-registration or on site ticketing available, while stocks last.

Holi is celebrated at a time of the year when the fields are in full bloom and people are expecting a good harvest–a very good reason to rejoice and make merry and submerge themselves in the spirit of Holi thereby remembering also our fore fathers and their farming trditions.

KCC Blue Valentine 2017

Celebration of Love for married and dating couples 19 February 2017; Sunday

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Please bring your donation to - Kg Kembangan CC - Kg Ubi CC - Senior Activity Centre (Blk 22 Chai Chee Road)

Date: 18 March 2017 Time : 4:00PM to 9:30PM Venue : Kembangan CC Open Field Price of Ticket : $10.00 / ticket

GE 1 B EV E R A

Pre-registration required

We Care at One Community

www.tinyurl.com/onecommunityday2017 R IC E

FOOD DONATION WANTED! Please bring your donation to - Kg Kembangan CC - Kg Ubi CC - Senior Activity Centre (Blk 22 Chai Chee Road) BY 13TH JANUARY 2017

Married couples attending this event will have their wedding vow renewal at a mass ceremony.For couples who mare dating, they will get a chance to learn from the married couples on how to move forward in the next phase of their life together as a couple.

K-CC Lunar New Year 2017 Dinner Annual Lunar New Dinner Celebration with Residents

22nd Jan 2017, Sunday

Pre-registration required

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KCC

Eat Breakfast

A successful new initiative for Ping Yi Garden residents Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Eating a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for the day and promotes weight maintenance and weight loss by maintaining blood glucose levels and your metabolism. But, we all know it may be a little difficult to prepare a hearty breakfast in the morning before work.

With the help of Ping Yi Garden Residents’ Committee, the residents were given a pleasant surprise on 30 August 2016. Four volunteers and two staff distributed 150 breakfast packs, including a sunshine vanilla flavour roll and a packet of marigold milk, together with an upcoming event list of RC programmes to residents. This breakfast giveaway is an initiative aimed to connect the residents with the RC presence and activities, as well as to cater for working residents who may not have time to grab a proper breakfast before work. Since it proved successful on the first round, the RC will be planning to roll out this more frequently moving forward.

Date: 30 July Time: 7.15pm - 10.30pm Venue: Kg Kembangan CC For more information on please call Kg Kembangan CC @64496022 Main Organiser: K-CC GROs

“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope has everything.” Always remember that the key to healthy living lies in exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.

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