Christmas Cheer at Tampines Active Ageing Center

On a quiet Tuesday (Dec 17) afternoon, excited chatter could be heard from the void deck of an unassuming HDB block along Tampines Street 43.

At 2pm sharp,dozens of seniors dressed in their best outfits started gathering at the Lions Befrienders Active Ageing Centre for its annual Christmas celebration.

The centre was decorated with colourful Christmas decorations. Staff and volunteers had set up tables with wooden nutcracker figures, brushes, and watercolours for the first activity: nutcracker painting.

While some attendees concentrated on the activity, others chatted with one another as popular Christmas tunes filled the room.

Once everyone finished painting their nutcrackers, they showcased their handiwork and outfits to one another during a catwalk segment, met with resounding cheers and applause.

The seniors then voted for those they believed had the best nutcrackers and outfits, with the top three contenders winning prizes.

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While she felt grateful for the possibility, the retiree told AsiaOne she initially had reservations.

“I was worried I wouldn’t have time as I needed to take care of my home… especially my husband,” she said, explaining that he was somewhat of a homebody and did not inter