Remain
active in the family and community,
and enjoy your golden years. That was the message sent out to
seniors during the annual Senior Citizens' Week (SCW).
Last year's SCW was held from 16 to 23
November 2003. Kicking off SCW was the Senior Citizens
Awards 2003. Held at Raffles Town Club on 13 November, the Awards
for Active Senior Citizen of the Year and Grandparent of the
Year were presented together with the Intergenerational Bonding
Programme Award.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim recently led a six-member delegation
on a study trip to Australia at the invitation of the
Australian Government. The delegation visited three cities
- Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, during the six-day trip
from 30 November to 5 December 2003.
They had bonded through the sewing of the Fabric
of the Nation patchwork tapestry. On 13 October 2003,
more than 90 volunteers came together to enjoy an
appreciation dinner at the MCDS.
The ATF provides financial assistance to help needy
persons with disabilities pursue mainstream education
or gain employment so as to be self-reliant.
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Division,
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