Completed Events

TCM HEALTH TALK -

The monthly TCM Health Talk organized by Kebun Baru CC SCEC and supported by Kebun Baru Active Ageing Committee was held on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at Kebun Baru CC Room 104. The Topic being "TCM Physiques and TCM Lifestyle" attracted more than 50 people, the best turnout since the first Talk being organized in March 2011. Participants paid $1.00 each for the 2 hour talk starting at 3.00p.m. with Q & A after each talk. Based on the interests shown on Sunday we expect a good turnout for the next talk which we would be announcing soon. We do look forward to your participation!

Social Dance Nite 2011 - A Father's Day Celebration

Kebun Baru CC SCEC held its Social Dance Nite 2011 - A Father's Day Celebration on Saturday, 18th June 2011 at Broadway @ AMK, Ang Mo Kio CC (Aircon.). Guest of Honour, Mr. Von Lee, Kebun Baru CCC Vice-Chairman. Event commenced at 6.00p.m. with a 1 1/2 hours of non-stop Line Dancing. From 7.30p.m. - social and ballroom dancing with Raymond Lee at the keyboard till 8.30p.m. when the Latin segment started with dances such as Pacada Tango, Pase Doble, Samba, Salsa, and Cha Cha, for a good half hour. Ballroom and social dancing then continued. A Chinese 9-course dinner was served from 8.00p.m. The programme ended at 10.15p.m. preceded by a LUCKY DRAW. Some 250 people attended the event.

Kebun Baru Emergency Preparedness Day

Health Promotion Board Fair

Health Promotion Board Fair will be held on Saturday, 2nd July 2011 at Kebun Baru CC. Time: 8.45a.m. to 11.00a.m. Admission: FREE.

Refer to attached poster for details

Community Functional Screening Programme

Kebun Baru Active Ageing Committee in conjunction with Health Promotion Board is organizing a Community Functional Screening Programme on Sunday, 26th June 2011 at Kebun Baru CC. Time; 8.00a.m. to 12 noon. Price at $5.00 per person the screening programme is a series of simple tests and questionaires administered by healthcare professionals in the following six areas, namely,

PHYSICAL FITNESS - Good physical fitness is important in performing daily activities. The tests used helps detect the risk of functional decline such as disability as well as the risks for falls. Seniors with low physical function will be referred to the family doctor for medical follow up.

CONTINENCE STATUS - Urinary incontinence is associated with a low quality of life in seniors. Screening can help detect the risk of urinary incontinence. Seniors with urinary incontinence will be referred to the family doctors for medical follow up.

MOOD STATUS - Certain changes in life such as retirement, loss of a loved one and health conditions that affect one's independence and mobility, can cause some people to feel 'blue' or 'sad'. Depresssion could become an illness if it stays for too long and could obstruct the daily functioning, including work and interest in activities of seniors. Screening provides early detection of depressive symptons.

VISION - Good vision is an integral part of everyday life. Regular monitoring of eyesight for changes can help seniors increase their level of independence.

HEARING - Good hearing is important to keep seniors connected to the world. Difficulties with communication may result in decreased social activity. Screening can help detect hearing problems.

ORAL HEALTH - Oral health is important for overall health because it helps senior enjoy their food and maintain good nutrition. Seniors will be screened for oral cleanliness, number and condition of teeth, condition of dentures, as well as signs and symptons of dental pain.

After the screening, participants will receive their results on the same day on-site. A nurse counsellor will interpret the results and advise each participant on the appropriate medical follow-up and healthy lifestyle practices.

Completed Events

Kebun Baru CC SCEC - Folk Dance Night @ Kebun Baru CC on 12th June 2011. Total turnout of 100 dancers.

Completed Activities

Kebun Baru CC SCEC's Dumpling Festival Celebration Festival cum Karaoke Nite on Saturday, 4th June 2011 at Kebun Baru CC, 5.30p.m. to 10.30p.m. Guest of Honour, Kebun Baru CCC Chairman, Mr. Tan Ah Pek BBM(L). Total turnout of 230 participants