The festive season is a time for joy, togetherness, and giving back to the community. With this in mind, SIM-UOB Student Council partnered with Marsiling SunLove Active Aging Centre (AAC) to bring an early Chinese New Year celebration to the elderly on 25th January 2025. Our Student Council members dedicated their time to creating a meaningful and engaging experience for the elderly, ensuring they felt appreciated and valued during this special time of the year.

This initiative was not just about celebrating a single event but about fostering a culture of community service and meaningful engagement with the elderly. By building relationships with Marsiling SunLove AAC, we hope to continue similar collaborations in the future, ensuring that we can bring joy and companionship to the elderly beyond festive occasions.

Bringing Smiles to the Elderly

Through this event, we connected with the elderly in meaningful ways, engaging in various activities that sparked joy and warmth. The celebration was more than just a festive gathering—it was an opportunity for the elderly to feel appreciated, included, and uplifted. The interactions not only brought smiles and laughter but also fostered a sense of belonging and happiness within the community.

Encouragement for the Student Council

One of the most touching moments of the event was seeing the genuine smiles and heartfelt gratitude from the elderly as they participated in our planned activities. The time spent planning for the activities such as lantern-making, and for preparing the festive goodie bags truly did not go to waste! We are honoured to play a part in making this Chinese New Year a special one for them.

A simple gesture of spending time with them made a huge impact, reminding us of the power of community and human connection.

Waking up early on a Friday morning to volunteer was not easy, but our Student Council members were eager and committed to making the event a success. The biggest challenge was ensuring that all elderly participants felt engaged and included, but through teamwork, enthusiasm, and genuine conversations, we managed to create a warm and lively atmosphere.

Making Future Events Even Better

While the event was a success, there is always room to improve. We found that early planning and teamwork helped make the celebration smooth and enjoyable. One area for improvement could be increasing the variety of activities to better cater to different interests among the elderly. We also hope to involve more student volunteers in future events to create an even bigger impact. (Yes, we are on a lookout for more student volunteers- Join us!)

Moving forward, we aim to continue working with Marsiling SunLove AAC and explore other opportunities to give back to the elderly community. Whether through festive celebrations, regular visits, or interactive workshops, we want to keep spreading kindness and making a difference as a student body.

The festive season is a time for joy, togetherness, and giving back to the community. With this in mind, SIM-UOB Student Council partnered with Marsiling SunLove Active Aging Centre (AAC) to bring an early Chinese New Year celebration to the elderly on 25th January 2025. Our Student Council members dedicated their time to creating a meaningful and engaging experience for the elderly, ensuring they felt appreciated and valued during this special time of the year.

This initiative was not just about celebrating a single event but about fostering a culture of community service and meaningful engagement with the elderly. By building relationships with Marsiling SunLove AAC, we hope to continue similar collaborations in the future, ensuring that we can bring joy and companionship to the elderly beyond festive occasions.

Bringing Smiles to the Elderly

 Through this event, we connected with the elderly in meaningful ways, engaging in various activities that sparked joy and warmth. The celebration was more than just a festive gathering—it was an opportunity for the elderly to feel appreciated, included, and uplifted. The interactions not only brought smiles and laughter but also fostered a sense of belonging and happiness within the community.

Encouragement for the Student Council

One of the most touching moments of the event was seeing the genuine smiles and heartfelt gratitude from the elderly as they participated in our planned activities. The time spent planning for the activities such as lantern-making, and for preparing the festive goodie bags truly did not go to waste! We are honoured to play a part in making this Chinese New Year a special one for them.

A simple gesture of spending time with them made a huge impact, reminding us of the power of community and human connection.

Waking up early on a Friday morning to volunteer was not easy, but our Student Council members were eager and committed to making the event a success. The biggest challenge was ensuring that all elderly participants felt engaged and included, but through teamwork, enthusiasm, and genuine conversations, we managed to create a warm and lively atmosphere.

Making Future Events Even Better

While the event was a success, there is always room to improve. We found that early planning and teamwork helped make the celebration smooth and enjoyable. One area for improvement could be increasing the variety of activities to better cater to different interests among the elderly. We also hope to involve more student volunteers in future events to create an even bigger impact. (Yes, we are on a lookout for more student volunteers- Join us!)

Moving forward, we aim to continue working with Marsiling SunLove AAC and explore other opportunities to give back to the elderly community. Whether through festive celebrations, regular visits, or interactive workshops, we want to keep spreading kindness and making a difference as a student body.