NVPC Volunteer Orientation on 27 Sept 2007

The NVPC Volunteer Orientation Talk took place on Sept 27. The day-long rain did not dampen the spirits of the folks who wanted to do their part for society and turned up for the talk. There were as many supporters from ASH to provide moral support to our presenter, Edmund.


Edmund started off with an introduction about volunteering and volunteering at ASH. His 3 C's concept was an interesting introduction to ASH.

1st C - Chalet: Going to ASH every Saturday is like going to a chalet

2nd C - Care: To provide care to all the old folks who are in the home

3rd C - Companionship: Not just for the old folks who eagarly await our arrival every Saturday at 2.30pm, but also companionship among the volunteers, which we see blossom with every activity held.

Edmund's passion towards the old folks, towards volunteering, was infectious and it came through during the talk. People who heard him could "feel" his sincerity and towards the end of the night, there were several potential volunteers hoovering around him trying to find out more about ASH.


Serious looking Edmund


Presentation on the activities in ASH


Animated Edmund


And finally..whoever's interested in signing up, please join us every Saturday at Tampines, St 44, at 2.30 pm at All Saints Home! :)

Mid Autumn Festival 22 Sept 2007

A big THANK YOU to all who have helped out in our Mid Autumn Festival celebration yesterday. It was a GREAT SUCCESS!! Standing ovation for the Committee Chairman, Wei Zhong, all committee members and volunteers.

Despite the fact that there were some last minute changes (Sincere apologies to our ASH director who came up with the wonderful script which we did not manage to put to use this round), we managed to meet the objectives we had earlier set for the event:

1. Bring joy and laughter to the old folks through the celebrations

2. Ensure that all who were present at the celebration left with a gift

F&B pretty women and handsome man

Miss Pomelo contestants..and the winner is ***drum roll**.....

There's a saying that goes..men are most charming when they are hard at work. Looks like we have our own bunch of charming guys in ASH ;p

Lantern man

Equal distribution of 1/8 of a mooncake with egg yolk, 1/8 of a mooncake without yoke and pomelo. It was hard work maintaining equality and quality..

The happy smile made all the work worthwhile :)

Elderly enjoying the mooncake

Sin Hwei, please don’t eat Auntie’s mooncake

All eager and ready for the matching game!!

I know the matching number!

Wow..i got it right!!

Special performance by Hong Hui.

ASH's very own Superstar!!

ASH Superstars

Zhenshen, give the mic back to Handsome uncle

Superstar - Lady's category!!

More games - Passing the lanterns

Winner

Even this cute little boy wants to play too

Another winner

Wah! what a beautiful lantern! May I keep it.

First time, our all men MCs Meng Kwee & Zhenshen

ASH volunteers

Our new kid at ASHome and PA in charge, Ah Xing

On an ending note, it is a joy in itself to be able to bring joy to the elderly and hopefully, there will be many more of such rewarding experiences to come.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Wheel & Walkathon 2007

On 15 Sept, we have all gathered at ASHome at 8.30am for a lovely morning walk with the elderly and here are the photos.

Warm-up exercise time

All except one. Wei Zhong, what are you doing?

Getting ready to move out

Performances time - Songs by residents & volunteers

Philippines Coconut Dance

Magic Show

Myanmar Traditional Dance

Hip Hop Dance