Eldercare Programme
Keeping Seniors Engaged, Connected and Independent
SIWEC’s Active Ageing initiatives promote social connection, mental stimulation, and physical activity among seniors. Through regular group sessions such as chair yoga, outings, and light exercises, we support older adults in staying active, confident, and involved in the community, helping them enjoy a better quality of life in their golden years.
About the Programme
SIWEC’s Eldercare Programme was launched in 2014 to support the social, mental, and emotional well-being of seniors in the Sikh community. The initiative began with a simple but meaningful goal, to encourage older adults to stay engaged through recreational and educational group activities.
The programme began with the formation of two main groups:
Sunehri Sahelian (Golden Girls), a women’s group; and Sunehray Pal (Golden Friends), a mixed group for both men and women. Each group meets regularly at designated Gurdwaras, where seniors gather for activities that promote connection, learning, and active living.
Over the years, the programme has expanded to include multiple groups held at different Gurdwaras, growing steadily in participation. Today, it offers a regular calendar of activities including health talks, Chair Yoga, cooking demonstrations, craft sessions, and outings to places of interest in Singapore and nearby regions.
These group sessions promote connection, learning, and active living. Participants have enjoyed learning new skills, making crafts, and even contributing to fundraising efforts and national initiatives. The programme continues to be supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who help plan and run the activities.
Through this initiative, SIWEC aims to help seniors age well, with dignity, community, and purpose
Eldercare & Active Ageing Activities
We organise several weekly activities for our Sunehri Sahelian and Sunehray Pal members to promote healthy ageing and improve their quality of life. Our activities include learning trips, overseas trips, talks and workshops ranging from lifestyle to legal issues.
Regular Activities
- Chair yoga
- Cooking demonstrations
- Flower arrangement classes
- Arts and crafts
- Health talks (e.g. diabetes)
- Talks on Sikhi
- Talks on national schemes
- Movie screenings
- Talks by healthcare pros
- Volunteer-led workshops
Outings (Local/Overseas)
- Gardens by the Bay
- Indian Heritage Centre
- Madame Tussauds
- Universal Studios Singapore
- Batam and Bintan
- Various locations in Malaysia
Community Participation
- Recycled craft projects (e.g. plastic flowers for Chingay)
- Fundraising through handmade crafts and pedees, with proceeds donated to SIWEC and other social service agencies
I would like to thank Mr. Harjindar Singh, Ms. Guchi, their dedicated team and all volunteers for the wonderful afternoon celebrating Diwali/Bandi Chhor Divas. Their ingenuity, enthusiasm, and endless energy made the event a success. The decorations were original, and the food was delicious. Many thanks for the fantastic afternoon.
Join Us or Lend a Hand
If you’re a senior looking for meaningful ways to stay active and connected, or if you’d like to volunteer your time to support our activities, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re participating or helping to run the sessions, there’s always a place for you in the SIWEC Active Ageing family.
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