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14 WELCOMING NEW RESIDENTS17 SWING AND RELEASE23 MUSIC FOR ALL AGES
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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THE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
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Hi everyone! In this issue we feature determined entrepreneurs who have taken the plunge and made it. We spoke to them on why they want to become their own boss and what are their achievements. Be sure to read our stories on fun events such as the Rolling Good Times, Muar trip and Punggol North Halloween celebration. We also have a line-up of Deepavali, Christmas, and New Year celebrations stories as everyone is in a festive mood this time of the year. Happy reading!
Best wishes, Anthony Joseph I Member, Publicity Committee
SENGKANG OFFICEBlk 156A Rivervale Crescent #01-01 Singapore 541156Tel: 6489 0520 Fax: 6385 0930Email: [email protected]
Adviser Mr Zainal Bin Sapari
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MembersPhuah Gaik Chuan, BBMLoke Choon Wai, PBMMarcus Ng Meng Huat,Anthony Joseph,Abdillah Bin Ali,Haja Nizamudeen,Vincent Lee Tuck Kee
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HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVING
TREE PLANTING CUM MASS CLEANING DAY
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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BRINGING PEOPLE
TOGETHER THROUGH
ART
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Deepavali celebrations were carried out at various divisions to commemorate this traditional Indian festival about good triumphing over evil. Participants came in Indian ethnic garb; everyone was in convivial mood digging into vegetarian food or moving to the beat of Indian festive music. They also had good fun watching dances, enjoying songs and joining in the dance floor.
WHAT & WHERE: Deepavali celebrations at Pasir Ris West, Punggol North, Pasir Ris East, Punggol Central and Punggol East divisions WHO: MPs of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Punggol East SMC – Deputy Prime Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean; Mr Zainal Sapari; Ms Penny Low WHEN: 17 November -15 December 2012
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Mr Zainal lighting the light that signifies good over evil
DPM Teo mingling with residents in a festive mood
Ms Penny Low appearing in traditional indian custume in celebration of Deepavali
Punggol Central residents celebrating Deepavali
Joining in the festivities withDPM Teo at Punggol East
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HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVINGResidents took enthusiastically to a healthy lifestyle carnival happening at Sengkang CC on 28 October. Participants were all ears at an orthopaedic problems talk by Dr Kevin Yip and and a dental talk. And to encourage the matured residents to maintain an active mind, games including Sudoku, Bingo and Rummy-O were played. Participants were also entertained by Indian dance, hip hop dance and folk dance. The health screening and hearing test were the most popular though, drawing throngs of health-conscious residents.
WHAT & WHERE: Healthy lifestyle carnival at Sengkang CC WHEN: 28 October 2012
SUNDAY DOODLINGBeing creative was the order of the day as some 200 children aged 4 to 12 years huddled over their art pieces totally engrossed in composing pictures or adding vibrant colours in an art competition. Moms and dads also had a chance to show off artistic talents in an umbrella design contest. Participants could also learn balloon sculpting, join a Stabilo colouring contest and check out a Stabilo stationery booth. One happy participant was Mr Jamwal Singh from India, bringing his grandchildren to the art competition, he said he would shuttle between Singapore and India to visit his children and grandchildren here.
WHAT & WHERE: Young Artists’ 12 Children’s Drawing Contest at Sengkang CC WHEN: 4 November 2012
An elderly resident participating in the health screening
No one’s going to beat me at stacking cups
Daddy’s helping hand is
everything I need to win
Youngster entertaining
residents with their grooves
Young artist busy at work
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BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH ART Colouring is loved by all. So, Pasir Ris Elias CC used the activity to bind people together. Called the Project Community Heart Programme, this was the first of a series of community art galleries. About 600 people turned up at the event including residents, grassroots leaders, Nanyang Polytechnic students and Mediacorp artistes. The guest of honour DPM Teo Chee Hean also chipped in to colour the murals. These came with the theme to spread the message to care for people and the environment. Nanyang Polytechnic whipped up yummy yet healthy food such as Eggless Kaya and Curry Chicken with Low Fat Milk for participants to foster healthier eating habits.
WHAT & WHERE: Project Community Heart Programme at Pasir Ris Elias CC MP: MP - DPM Teo Chee Hean WHEN: 10 November 2012
Everyone practise the healthy moves now
All ready to draw the their thoughs in murals
Nanyang Polytechic student dished out healthy yet yummy bites
DPM Teo adding his part for the murals
KINDNESS GOES AROUNDThe Punggol North Division organized a carnival with the objective to spread kindness and to raise money for the welfare community fund. Free food was given to some 300 Punggol North residents who earned less than $1700 in household income. Needy families received oil, rice, soya sauce, maggi mee, salt, sugar and Milo. Some 800 residents participated in the carnival where exciting programmes abound. Elderly residents participated in a fashion parade, youths danced a Gangnam style number, and an interest group performed a classical Chinese dance. Adelyn, a blind girl played on the piano to raise funds for her operation.
WHAT & WHERE: Punggol North 21 CC Welfare Carnival MP: MP - Ms Penny Low WHEN: 2 December 2012
Saying ‘hi’ to Singa the Lion
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HEART TO HEART
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Residents turned up packing in at Punggol East Division’s Harmony Square New Year Countdown cheek to jowl at an overwhelming number of 5000. Youngsters either had a rousing time proving that they had what it takes at the “So You Think You Can Jam” band competition or were entertained by performing band groups, Catalogue and D’fusion as well as Sunsilk Academy Fantasia Finalists Celyn, Winnie and Irwin. Skies were lit by spectacular fireworks at midnight pushing the event to its climax at this last countdown at Harmony Square. Elsewhere at other divisions’ countdown celebrations, exciting performances were also lined up, residents cheered as fireworks came on, ushering in a brand new year.
WHAT & WHERE: Punggol East Last Year End Countdown at Harmony Square, Punggol North Countdown at amphitheatre cum multi-purpose hardcourt along Punggol East Road and Punggol Central Year End Countdown Party at Sengkang CC MP: MPs- DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Teo Ser Luck, Mayor North East District Advisor to Punggol Central GRO, Minister of State for Trade and Industry; Ms Penny Low WHEN: 31 December 2012
Spectacular way of welcoming 2013
Jammin’ it up forthe new year
Great gifts to lucky draw winner
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PASSING WITH FLYING COLOURS
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For employment assistance, please contact Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at 6388 1742 or email: [email protected]. Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is located at Sengkang Community Club, c/o 2 Sengkang Square #01-01, Sengkang Community Hub, Singapore 545025. Project “S.U.C.C.E.S.S.”, the acronym of “SINGAPOREANS UNITED AS A COMMUNITY TO CARE AND TO ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY”, is a collaboration by the Pasir Ris - Punggol GRC’s Citizens’ Consultative Committees (CCCs), the North East Community Development Council (CDC), the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and the Pasir Ris - Punggol Town Council. Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. aims to provide holistic assistance to unemployed residents to help them towards employment and self-sufficiency and is supported by the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple.
project success
TREE PLANTING CUM MASS CLEANING DAYThe annual tree planting event took place near block 696 Hougang Street 61 this year. MPs from our Pasir Ris-Punggol town took up shovels to plant trees to contribute to the lush greenery surroundings. The MPs then joined volunteers across the town to help pick up litter in the estates. As they turned the residential areas spick and span, it drives home one important message: we can all help to keep the estate clean.
WHAT & WHERE: Tree Planting cum Mass Cleaning Day at block 696 Hougang Street 61 MP: MPs - DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Teo Ser Luck; Mr Zainal Sapari; Mr Gan Thiam Poh; Ms Penny Low; Dr Janil Puthacheary WHEN: 4 November 2012
Mayor Teo with volunteer students
DPM Teo slogging away
Mr Gan beaming next to a newly planted tree
Mr Zainal watering
the plants
Dr Janil finishing the last part of the tree planting procedure
Ms Penny Low doing her part for the tree planting
Possess the positive mindset and always say “YES” to the first job which knocks on you...even though that is a temporary job.
Madam Tay, left her former job as a Jackpot Officer in June 2012 due to shift work and the long journey. She approached the Community Development Council for Employment Assistance in end July 2012 and was given several job referrals but in vain till September 2012, she came to know about Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a Job Placement Centre within the North East District is also providing Employment Assistance to unemployed Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.
In view of Madam Tay had not been working in clerical line for several years, she encountered difficulty in preparing resume, she approached Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for assistance. In deed after the resume was sent out, she was offered a Temporary Clerical job at Serangoon Community Club. This job required her to perform shift duties plus work on weekends. She made no complaints and accepted it.
Luck seemed to shine on Madam Tay after she started the Temporary Clerical job, she managed to secure a Permanent Full Time job as an Admin Assistant with Evershine Services Pte Ltd in November 2102 through Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Team’s assistance. She was very glad and contented because she had finally found a job of what she wants at age of 56.
Follow by, Madam Tok, 35 years old, was another successful applicant with Evershine Services Pte Ltd. She used to be a Studio Assistant Manager and already prepared to lower down her expectation in terms of salary, still found it very hard to secure a normal office hour job in clerical line. By chance, she approached Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for assistance and managed to secure the Admin Assistant job.
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THE JOY IS TO SEE PEOPLE BUILD A KITE“
Patrick Tan, resident of Punggol East ditched a general manager post to start his own online kite making business.
Why did you start your own business, in particular kite making?I saw the need for customised kite services because a lot of kites that are available in supermarkets are not well built and won’t last long anyway.
What are the joys you get out of your kite making business?When I hold kite workshops for schools or for events, the joy is to see people build a kite, decorate and fly it-it is different when you make your own kite and fly it. You see a smile on people’s faces.
What prompted you to start your own 3D animation business?A nightmare. I dreamt of myself waking up, in my 40s, still getting my same pay, without any major progress in my life or career. The feeling was horrendous enough to make me start. Coupled with my intentions to start my own games development company, I eventually resigned from my decently well-paid job to set up this company.
What kind of products do you do? Could you tell me more about your business, such as how many people you employ etc.We work on video games. Primarily on PC-based games based on the Windows platform. Video games, depending on its scope, can cover a wide range of sub-industries, such as art, sound, music, video, motion-capture and many others. Currently, we hire freelancers and our team size is roughly around 10 persons.
How old are you and what advantages do you think as a young person you have to become an entrepreneur?I’m currently 32 years old. The foremost advantage as a young person is energy. Being an entrepreneur requires a lot of energy and focus. On top of that, young people have the drive and the guts to dream of the impossible. Though, I do not really believe that having a family as well as kids would seriously affect one being an entrepreneur.
Describe a typical working day for yourself?I wake up around 8am, sending my kids to their respective childcare and infant care centres, then I’ll drive to work. I’ll work till 8pm. Thereafter, I’ll go home, help my wife put my kids to bed; play with them with the little time I have. Then I’ll continue working until 2am. I’ll continue to work on Saturdays and even Sundays if time permits. No gaming, no soccer matches, no EPL, no TV series, no cinemas, no shopping and no dating with my wife.
Who’s the Boss?Jeremy Lee from Punggol West, 32, spills the beans on why he started his own business and the ups and downs of doing it.
A LOT OF ENERGY
AND FOCUS
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Jeremy Lee
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Why did you start your own business?I used to live in a 3 room HDB flat in Bedok. My dad was a hawker and my mum worked in a factory as a production worker. Things did not add to my advantage when my dad’s business had a cash flow issue and he started borrowing from loan sharks. One day as I was about to leave home for school, I opened the door and to my horror, the door was locked from the outside with a padlock and paint was splashed on my door. Over the next few days, the fear lingered as the debtors would come pounding on our doors. My dad eventually wound down his business and my parents were separated. Till today, I could never figure out, how my mother managed to bring up both my brother and I with a $600 pay cheque. So I started my own business as I want to be in control of my destiny.
Why do you want to start a web developing company?Application programming and multimedia know-how were probably the only skills I have been equipped with when I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic. Being a low barrier business to start, it was the path of least resistance for me.
What were some hardships your company or you went through when you first started Edifice?I remembered telling my then, girlfriend that I want to start my own business. She asked me, “How much do you have?” I replied: “$2,000.” With an unsupportive tone, she replied, “What can you do with that?” I incorporated my company officially one week before I completed my national service, providing web design services for companies. I worked from home using a second hand laptop. I also decided to pay myself $500 per month. And I told
myself that if I can survive with $190 a month from my NS (National Service) allowances, $500 a month is more than a 100% pay increment! The fact was I only withdrew $500 in three months because I had everything I want from home. I travel in buses.
Would you say you have improved your standard of living since you became a businessman? In what ways?Over the years the one-man show (my company) grew into a 10-men team with some of the best designers and reliable programmers. I have also started two other new businesses, in mortgage brokering and in property investment. Just three months ago, I was also awarded the promising SME 500 award at Marina Bay Sands and my latest milestone at 32 years of age was the recent purchase of a commercial office in Orchard Road.
To sum it up, although there are certain things we can’t choose such as our financial situation or family, all you need is the right mindset and when you mix it with hard work, miracles happen.
Eddie Lee, Punggol Central resident and chief architect of web branding company, Edifice is a clear example, growing from a one man company owner to a SME 500 Platinium Award winner.
THEY SAY ENTREPRENEURS CREATE MIRACLES
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Compared to what you were doing previously how do you feel?When I am conducting kite workshops, it is an extension of my passion. Before this, I was a general manager, I had to travel often and I found it stressful.
What are your plans for your business?I designed a light weight kite that flies indoors, in big hallways. I called it iFlite. I hope to improve the production system of iFlite kites so that they can be made more efficiently and manufacture more of them.
Who’s the Boss?Ever dreamt of becoming your own boss? Vibes talks to three residents to find out what why they started their own business and what keeps them going.
Patrick Tan
Eddie Lee
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WELCOMING NEW RESIDENTSOrganized jointly by the Punggol Coris RC and HDB, the event aimed to welcome new residents and let them get to know their neighbourhood. Guest-of-honour DPM Teo Chee Hean unveiled a neighbourhood watch group which has residents acting as cops on bicycles patrolling the precinct. HDB also conducted a tour for new residents taking them on a bus ride to familiarise themselves with nearby amenities, schools and parks.
WHAT & WHERE: Familiarisation and bonding party at the Coris precinct. MP: MPs - DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Gan Thiam Poh WHEN: 18 November 2012
LIVE WELL, AGE WELLBlending health screening and karaoke together, the Pasir Ris Division organized a fun yet well meaning event at Loyang Primary School on 18 November. For just three dollars, residents could go through a basic health screening including blood test and blood pressure test. Participant Yap Mok Lan thought it was value for money: “There’s breakfast, health screening, lucky draw and also lunch.” After a rowdy karaoke session, there was a health talk by a doctor from a chiropractic clinic, a medical system based on the relationship between musculoskeletal structures and functions of the body and the nervous system.
WHAT & WHERE: Health screening and karaoke session at Loyang Primary School MP: MP - Mr Zainal Sapari WHEN: 18 November 2012
DPM Teo and Mr Gan launching the neighbourhood watch group
Children checking out the
electronic display
Participating in an exciting competition Putting together a jigsaw
Checking one’s blood preassure Getting the goodie bag
Everyone practise the healthy moves now
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HEART TO HEART
MY MP IS MY TOUR GUIDESome 480 residents participated in a refreshing one-day trip to Maur and Batu Pahat on 10 November with their MP, Mr Gan Thiam Poh as the tour guide. Through grouping participants living in the same block to go on the trip together, it is hoped that their sense of belonging will increase. This could also help to tighten security in the neighbourhood. The trip was organized by grassroots organizations of Punggol South Division. Mdm Rosalind Ang, 60, shared:”It is very well organized and everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the food and shopping. “A mass birthday was also celebrated for those born in the month of November,” she added.
WHAT & WHERE: One day trip to Muar and Batu Pahat MP: MP - Mr Gan Thiam Poh WHEN: 10 November 2012
SWING AND RELEASEThe much awaited Punggol West Bowling Cup 2012 was held on 18 November at Safra Tampines Orchid Bowl. Some 70 enthusiastic participants comprising of adults and young children took part in the event. Guest-of-honour, adviser to Punggol West, Dr Janil Puthucheary also came to the fun-filled event. Residents had a great time, bonding over food and drinks, besides the game. The event concluded with the annoucement of the top three bowlers in both the male and female categories, and eight lucky draw prizes given out to lucky residents.
WHAT & WHERE: Punggol West Bowling Cup 2012 at Safra Tampines Orchid Bowl MP: MP - Dr Janil Puthucheary WHEN: 18 November 2012
A group for the Muar and Batu Pahat trip
They keep touching me to get longevity
Washing with lucky
water from the well
Fire crackers going up in smoke
Beside the competition we also cherrish camaraderie
Making a perfect throw
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Boxes for flyersHere is a new idea to help us keep our corridors clean and tidy. Inspired by some residents who have been collecting flyers in a basket at their front gate; the Town Council is giving out a handy flyer-collection box where residents can keep and then remove flyers from one place. A pilot project has started at several blocks, and we heard that they are rather popular! Some creative residents even drew on their boxes to give it a personal touch. We can look forward to receiving the box this year as the project rolls out gradually to every household in town.
Clearing the flyers regularly keeps our front
door tidy
TOWN COUNCIL
DPM Teo giving the flyer box to a happy resident
传单收集箱这新点子可帮助你保持走廊清洁整齐。市镇理事会效仿了一些居民在铁门前挂收集传单篮子的习惯, 为居民送上传单收集箱。这箱子方便居民集中收集和丢掉传单。这个崭新的计划已在几座组屋推行,我们听说这箱子很受欢迎! 有些有创意的居民还在传单收集箱上绘画以增添个人色彩。这个计划将渐渐被推行到每家每户,居民可望在今年收到这传单收集箱。
Kotak RisalahBerikut adalah idea baru untuk bantu memastikan koridor kami bersih dan kemas. Diilhamkan oleh beberapa penduduk yang telah mengumpul risalah di dalam bakul di depan pintu mereka; Majlis Bandar telah menyediakan kotak di mana penduduk boleh mengumpulkan dan kemudian membuang risalah dari satu tempat. Satu projek perintis telah dimulakan di beberapa blok dan kami mendengar ia agak popular! Beberapa penduduk kreatif juga telah melukis di kotak mereka untuk memberikannya sentuhan peribadi. Kami tidak sabar untuk menerima kotak tahun ini setelah projek ini dilaksanakan secara beransur-ansur kepada setiap rumah di bandar ini.
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SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUTThe Senior Citizens’ Executive Committee Classical Singing Concert saw the congregation of like-minded members who have a forte in crooning folk songs. Hailing as far as Malaysia, they had honed painstakingly capabilities on opera singing and vocal music and the concert was the opportunity for them to show off the results of their hard work. SCEC Chairman Patricia Lai said the 40 member strong interest group meets up one to two times a week. “This is one platform where senior citizens can come together to bond, mingle and age actively,” she said.
WHAT & WHERE: SCEC Classical Singing Concert at Pasir Ris East CC Multi-purpose hall. MP: MP - Mr Zainal Sapari WHEN: 16 December 2012
CHRISTMASY GET-TOGETHERSSeveral divisions got into the Christmas mood by throwing Christmas parties. Santa Claus came with a ho ho ho distributing sweets to delightful children. There were also mingling games for residents with children naturally the happiest, what with the opportunity to strut around in a best dressed competition, watching magic shows and clawing into goodie bags with glee. At a Christmas celebration with a difference held at Pasir Ris Elias CC, MPs and grassroots leaders belted out songs that hit the chords of residents such as “Oh Carol”. The Good Morning Singapore crew also treated residents to a song medley with songs including童年, 小人物的心声, and Top of the World.
WHAT & WHERE: Rivervale Horizon X’mas Party at Blk 159 Multi-Purpose Hall; Punggol West Christmas Party at Blk 303 Multi-Purpose Hall; Enchanted Christmas@PassionArts Singing Festival at Pasir Ris Elias CC MP: MPs- DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Zainal Sapari and Mr Gan Thiam Poh WHEN: 16-22 December 2012Everyone had a jolly good time at the Punggol East
Rivervale Horizon Christmas celebration
Plenty of songs and dance to get residents into the Christmas mood
Take a bow ladies and gentlemen
Singing it all out with heart and soul!
One more time... with
feeling
What a classy act for a young performer
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Come join us at the Chingay Procession @ Pasir Ris
Date: 24 Feb 2013 Time: 7pmExciting line up at 3 stations: West Plaza, Open Area at Blk 440 Pasir Ris Dr 4 and Elias CCFind out more at www.chingay.org.sg
West Plaza
Open area @ Blk440
Elias CC
Students shared a moment of proud joy on stage receiving scholarships and bursaries from MPs at presentation ceremonies held at various divisions. Edusave scholarship awardees topped the 10 % of their cohort while Edusave scholarship awardees were the first 25% of their cohort.
WHAT & WHERE: Edusave Scholarship and Merit Bursary Awards Presentation Ceremony at Pasir Ris West, Punggol Central, Punggol North, Punggol East and Punggol West MP: MPs - DPM Teo Chee Hean; Mr Teo Ser Luck; Mr Zainal Sapari; Mr Gan Thiam Poh; Ms Penny Low; Dr Janil Puthacheary WHEN: January 2013
Passing with Flying ColoursThere is nothing better than after slogging to do well in the exams, that you emerge jubilant with good grades
Loving dad preparing son for the occasion
Well done fellas for your hard work!
EMB recipient
with his Proud
parents
Anxiously waiting for their names to be call out
Let’s Boogie!Let’s Boogie!
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MUSIC FOR ALL AGESRolling Good Times was a stage performance gig involving youngsters and middle aged performers strumming guitars and exercising their vocal chords to entertain residents with both music and songs. 2 Halfs, a group comprising of NTU students crooned pop songs and originals including “Secrets” and “Release Me Reverie”. Hi Lites, another group that featured more matured singers played instrumental music by The Shadows and Elvis Presley’s ‘Blue Suede Shoes’. The event was part of Pasir Ris Elias CC’s efforts to promote its noisy corner, an amphitheatre where residents can sit around to listen to live music and appreciate arts and culture.
WHAT & WHERE: Rolling Good Times at Pasir Ris Ellias CC MP: MP - DPM Teo Chee Hean WHEN: 13 October 2012
ZOMBIES OUT FOR PLAYResidents had a creepy crawly time at the Halloween Carnival organized by the Punggol 21 CC YEC and Punggol North RCs. Once night fell, participants came in disguises the likes of pumpkins, pirates and devils. They chomped on bloody popcorn, sucked red popsicles and slurped blood floss. For play, they tried their hands on games including Ring the Hat, The Witch and Flying Hand; trawled the flea market and intermingled with other scary beings at the “Magic World”. There were also enthralling dance and magic show performances, pushing the night to a high note.
WHAT & WHERE: Halloween party at Meridian Precinct MP: MP - Ms Penny Low WHEN: 27 October 2012
2 Halfs perfoming on stage
Crooming to an appreciative audience
Joining the parties in their Halloween best
A flea market before night falls
Watching a spooky Halloween a performances
Ms Penny Low decked out in gothic black
Don’t try this at home, kids!
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CONSOLATIONS
A new neighbourhood watch group is started in which precinct?
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What is the message behind Project Community Heart Programme’s murals?
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Pasir Ris Elias CC’s Rolling Good Times event serves to promote what facility at the CC?
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What are Patrick Tan’s plans for his business?
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My friends and I went to Hong Kong in September with food and shopping uppermost on our minds but came back with more adventures to tell than we expected.
On the first day, we visited Lantau Island to gawk at the majestic Tian Tan Buddha statue, climbing 268 steps just to scrutinize the Buddha statue. When we hobbled to the top, the mountain and sea vistas took our breath away.
We also took the opportunity to visit old time favourite, Ocean Park. The latest attraction, Polar adventure made our heart beats quicken with a bob sled ride, the meeting of long-tusked Pacific walruses and the amusing sight of more than 70 penguins frolicking on ice. We also screamed ourselves hoarse on roller coaster rides, and stuck
RESIDENT’S CORNER
Dazzling Hong Kong
our eyes in front of aquariums of diverse species of gold fish.
Leaving the main island, we went to Cheung Chau to experience laidback country life and for a slurp of tang zai congee, an amalgamation of pig intestines, and seafood, of “slide down your throat“ consistency. Then we went to Lan Kwai Fong to immerse in the modern night convivial lifestyle, soaking up the pub scene and tucking into international fare. For a taste of fresh seafood, we also ventured to Stanley Market which gives a beautiful view of the South China seas.
Finally, we took deep breaths and plunged into shopping at Causeway Bay checking out Times Square and SOGO Department Store. For dried seafood, we trawled Wing Lok Street and Bonham Strand West.
On food sampling, we made it a point to go to a Hong Kong style Teahouse to sip Stocking Milk Tea, warm pineapple bun with a lump of butter slipped into it. At Dai Pai Dongs (Hong Kong’s open air street stalls) we ate chao mien, stir fries
and sizzling plates. Lastly, we also went yum cha eating snack sized portions of dim sums the likes of cheung fan, barbecued pork bun and shaomai.
Wong Mei Fong I Edgedale Plains
