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LionsBefriendersConnecting Seniors, Enriching Lives

MCI (P) 175/04/2015 ISSUE 01 - 2016

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06Partnership with DBS Bank to Empower Donors

05Robot Exercise Coaches at our Senior Activity Centres

Inaugural Lions Charity Show 2016: Empowering the community 07 Our major corporate supporters

share insights on how supporting charities fit in to their overall strategies.

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CONTENTS 目录ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lions Befrienders Welcomes our New Colleagues! 3狮协欢迎我们的新同事!

Congratulations to Joan, our longest serving colleague! 4 恭喜我们任职时间最长的同事李贞德!

Robot Exercise Coaches at our Senior Activity Centres 5

Partnership with DBS Bank to Empower Donors 6

FEATURE

Inaugural Lions Charity Show 2016: Empowering the community 7

Benefits of Sunlight 12

PARTNERSHIPS PHOTOGALLERY:

Aries Gold & UFM100.3 13Aries Gold与UFM100.3

Royal Caribbean Cruise 14皇家加勒比游轮

Festive Celebrations Galore 15欢庆各大节日

公告

狮协乐龄活动中心再添机器人教练 16

与星展银行合作，增加捐赠途径 17

专题

2016 年慈善义演《情牵白首爱不息》：社区参与与赋权 18

阳光的益处 23

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

ChairmanLion William Loh (LCS Nanyang)

Immediate Past ChairmanLion Richard Koong (LCS Stamford)

Ex-officioDG Lion Nancy Lim (LCS Khatib Mandarin)

Ex-officio1st VDG Gilbert Tan (LCS North)

Ex-officio2nd VDG Jerrick Tay (LCS Siglap)

1st Vice ChairmanLion Chia Lai Soon (LCS Khatib Mandarin)

2nd Vice ChairmanLion Simon Lim (LCS Raffles City)

Honorary SecretaryLion Adrian Wong (LCS Clarke Quay)

Assistant Honorary SecretaryLion Yeo Siew Yam (LCS Marine Parade)

Honorary TreasurerLion Alex Lim (LCS Tanglin)

Assistant Honorary TreasurerLion Yap Bau Tan (LCS New Central)

DirectorLion Ronald Chua (LCS Ji Yang)

DirectorLion William Chua (LCS Fullerton)

DirectorLion Heng Aee Keon (LCS South)

DirectorLion Shirley Lee (LCS Central)

DirectorLion Joseph Lui (LCS Katong)

DirectorLion David Lim (LCS North)

Co-opted Members

DirectorLion Edward Ma (LCS Bedok)

President, Tampines/Changi SCN Lion Daisy Loh (LCS Ladyhill)

President, Clementi/Bukit Timah SCN Lion Marthyn Ting (LCS Henderson)

President, Ang Mo Kio SACLion Lawrence Sew (LCS Beverly Hills)

President, Queenstown SCNLion Ong Ai King (LCS Host)

ADVISORS

Lion Richard KoongLion Joseph LuiDr Chey Chor Khoon Ms Sheryl Khong Mr Michael Chua Mr Norman Tan

EDITORIAL TEAM

Ms Marianne Tan Ms Justina Teo Ms Grily Chua Mr Daniel Yeo

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LIONS BEFRIENDERS WELCOMES

OUR NEW COLLEAGUES!狮协欢迎我们的新同事！

Befriending Services 友伴计划1. Ms Alegria Faith Mahendran, Executive

执行员2. Mr Anthony Tan, Befriender Executive

陈优通，乐龄之友执行员3. Ms Charlotte Lee, Training Executive

李丽仪，培训执行员4. Mr Jason Ho, Befriender Executive

何毅儒，乐龄之友执行员5. Ms Jas Tan, Befriender Executive

陈爱萍 , 乐龄之友执行员6. Ms Juline Teng, Befriender Executive

邓慧芳，乐龄之友执行员7. Ms Liow Yu Qi, Befriender Executive

廖昱琪，乐龄之友执行员8. Ms Mandy Chong, Befriender Executive

张文烨，乐龄之友执行员9. Ms Wivinia Soo, Befriender Executive

苏珮瑜，乐龄之友执行员10. Mr Nick Kuek, Befriender Executive

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Community Outreach Services 社区伸展计划1. Ms Catherine Sum, Case Assistant

岑妙玲，个案助理2. Mr Chong Peng Kong, Care Coordinator

鐘炳光，护理协调员3. Mr Richard Tan, Case Assistant

陈汉坤，个案助理4. Ms Jenny Kim, Case Assistant

金丽芳，个案助理5. Ms Quan Yuan Li, Case Assistant

管苑利，个案助理6. Mr Wong Tai Wah, Senior Programme

Executive 黄代华 , 高级活动执行员7. Ms Peh Yun Li, Volunteer Executive

白芸莉，义工执行员8. Ms Sunitha D/O Gunasekaran, Volunteer

Executive 义工执行员9. Ms Zhang BeiLin, Programme Assistant

张贝璘 , 活动助理10. Ms Zuraidah Binte Zainuddin, Case Assistant

个案助理11. Mr Sanjiv Singh, Assistant Centre Manager

活动中心副经理12. Ms Mavis Chow, Care Coodinator

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

What inspires you?

Being able to bring smiles and happiness to seniors. Introducing them to games and experiences which they may never get to know. Even simple experiences like bringing them to Changi Airport and having tea at the kopitiam can bring pleasure to some seniors who share that they have “not been to the airport for more than 20 years”.

What are the strengths or attributes you have gained through the years of working for Lions Befrienders?

To put into practice what I preach, that is to be adaptable and live without regrets. I have also learnt to worry less and let go of anger and unhappiness which makes me a better person to live with (I will probably have to confirm this with my husband and children, haha). It also helps me give better support to seniors including my own family members through the knowledge acquired.

How is what you do feeding your passion?

I am glad that I have come on board early to work in the elderly sector instead of waiting until I retire as I would have missed out on the fun and added joy to my life.

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Ms Joan Lee, Assistant Divisional Director of the Community Outreach Service received her 15-year long service award last year. She shares her thoughts over the years of serving with and for the seniors!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOAN, OUR LONGEST SERVING COLLEAGUE! 恭喜我们任职时间最长的同事李贞德!

是什么激励着你？

能够带给年长者欢笑和幸福的能力。我可以向他们介绍他们可能永远都不会接触到的游戏和体验。对一些年长者而言，只是参观樟宜机场以及到咖啡店喝杯咖啡就能让他们感到无比快乐。他们向我透露他们已有“二十多年没有到机场”。

在狮协工作了这么多年，你觉得自己累积了哪些长处或特质？

做到言行一致，拥有能屈能伸的适应能力，让生活没有遗憾。我也学会少担心，懂得释怀，放开愤怒和不满，让自己成为一个更容易相处的人（这一点我想我还得与先生和孩子确认一下，哈哈！）。这也让我运用所掌握的知识，向年长者提供更好的支持，这其中包括我自己的家人。

你的工作如何让你的热忱有增无减？

我很高兴能在很早的时候就加入这个行列，为年长者服务，而不是等到退休后才加入，从而错过其中的乐趣以及增添生活中的欢乐。

狮协社区伸展计划助理总监李贞德小姐去年获颁15年长期服务奖。她与我们分享了她这些年为年长者服务并与他们共处的心得。

“A cheerful giver, Joan brightens and

uplifts the spirit of our seniors. Her

sunny disposition coupled with her 15

years of service is definitely an asset

to LB. We are indeed blessed to have

her in our midst.”

PDG David Lee

“贞德性格开朗，乐于奉献。她在狮协年长者的生活中发光放亮。她爽朗的性格以及15年来的奉献对狮协而言绝对是一大资产。我们很幸运有她加入我们的团队。”

- 李平福狮兄

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Seniors having a fit time with the robot exercise coach.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROBOT EXERCISE COACHES AT OUR SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTRES

Having become a familiar and welcomed fixture to our seniors at Mei Ling Senior Activity Centre (SAC) for the past year while it was on trial, we are delighted to officially acquire two sets of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Robot Exercise Coach for our SACs. This was made possible with the Social Innovation grant provided by the Infocomm Development

Authority of Singapore (IDA).

In line with the government’s Smart Nation plan, we hope this would be an innovative way to ease technology into our seniors’ lives in a safe environment with staff guidance. The robotic exercise coach that can teach seniors simple exercise moves also includes real-time gesture recognition and correction in one-on-one exercise mode. Another feature is voice interaction in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Thank you, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development, for partnering with us, to make this project possible.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Singaporeans’ greatest obstacle to social good is often not a lack of heart, but a dearth of

time to make contributions. Lions Befrienders is glad to announce a partnership with DBS Bank to empower donors with cutting-edge and fuss-free platforms to make a difference for the community. These options from DBS are the latest additions to our donation platform, so you can now give in 6 ways:

PARTNERSHIP WITH DBS BANK TO EMPOWER DONORS

Every dollar counts, as your donation will help to support our programmes and services for the seniors!

• As a registered Institution of Public Character (IPC), donations $50 and above are eligible for a 250% tax deduction.

• All personal details will be treated with strict confidence. • If you have any questions, please feel free to call 1800 375 8600 or

email to [email protected]. Thank you

1. DBS PayLah! Mobile App

DBS PayLah! is easy to use and available to everyone, even non-DBS/POSB customers. Select Send > Donation and select LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION from the charity organisation list. It is however only available for Android users.

2. DBS / POSB digibank app

Now you can tap into your compassion from the convenience of your smartphone. Select Transfer/Pay > One-time Billing Organisation and select LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION from the list.

3. DBS / POSB iBanking

Select Pay > Pay Bills > Billing Organisation not in my pre-arranged list. Under Billing Organisation, select LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION

4. Donate via credit card or GIRO

Make a donation via our website at http://www.lionsbefrienders.org.sg/donate/

5. Fuel our cause on crowdfunding sites

Find us at:• Giving.sg:

https://www.giving.sg/lions-befrienders-service-association • SimplyGiving:

https://www.simplygiving.com/NonProfit/lionsbefrienders • GIVEasia:

https://give.asia/charity/lions_befrienders_service_association

6. Mail a cheque

Make out your crossed cheque to “Lions Befrienders“ and mail it to us at Executive Director, Blk 130 Bukit Merah View, #01-358, Singapore 150130. Remember to indicate your full name, NRIC number, address & contact number at the back of the cheque!

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INAUGURAL LIONS CHARITY SHOW 2016

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

Too often, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is seen as just another source of pressure or passing fad. But as customers, employees, suppliers—and, indeed, society at large—place increasing importance on CSR,

some leaders have started to look at it as a creative opportunity to fundamentally strengthen their businesses while contributing to society at the same time. They view CSR as central to their overall strategies, helping them to creatively address key business issues.

One of the most direct and effective ways a corporation can support charities in their cause is to make a donation. We caught up with some of the biggest donors of our inaugural Lions Charity Show and asked them for their insights!

The Lions Club of Singapore Nanyang (LCS Nanyang) has always been a strong supporter and partner in the work that Lions Befrienders (LB) does, and their strength in fundraising and organising events for seniors has enabled many to step

out of their homes and remain engaged in the community.

The club’s first foray into philanthropy began with annual donations to Lions Home For The Elders (LHE), which later grew to include LB. For the past 10 years, the club members themselves have enjoyed carrying out the many community projects for the seniors of both LB and LHE.

When asked how they would describe LB to others, LCS Nanyang spokesperson Lion William Loh said, “LB is championing a very honourable cause. Taking care of thousands of vulnerable seniors is a huge challenge. The volunteers have helped to keep our lonely seniors company. We need more volunteers to join us as the population is ageing and more seniors need befrienders to alleviate their loneliness.”

Keen to promote the spirit of volunteerism to future generations, the club hopes to recruit more young members to join them in organising different activities to engage the lonely seniors. Family members and friends are also welcome to join them as volunteers.

Photos by Lion Johnny Chia

PLATINUM SPONSOR: (DONATIONS OF $100,000 - $249,999)

LIONS CLUB OF SINGAPORE NANYANG

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS & SPONSORS

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U9 GOLF is a social group of golfers banded together to play golf and their mission is to promote charitable practices to help the underprivileged

and needy in society through the organization of projects. They are greatly influenced and supported by five of its U9 members who are also members of the Lions Clubs of Singapore Katong & Tanglin. U9 Golf stressed the need to advocate to the future generation and young adults that every ‘ABLE’ individual should give their unconditional commitment and unreserved effort to always help the needy and less fortunate in society for the betterment of mankind.


U9 GOLF


QIAN XI GROUP OF RESTAURANTS

Over the past 20 years, Qian Xi Group of Restaurants has donated to various charity organisations. As LB’s mission is compatible with their CSR

objectives, the group has always supported LB in various events and festive occasions.

Mr Tony Foo, CEO of Qian Xi Group said: “I remember my first few donations went to schools and clan associations. Subsequently, I realised that I would like to help needy students and low income families.” He went on to share that he sincerely hopes that these students grow up to be volunteers and give back to society. “My wish is to see more people caring and sharing with the vulnerable and needy. Everyone should do their little bit to make this world a better place for all. If one is fortunate to have a decent life, then one must give a helping hand to the less fortunate.”

Photos by Lion Johnny Chia

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M&L HOSPITALITY M&L Hospitality is a leading international hospitality real estate investment trust platform. M&L Hospitality trust was established by the Singapore-based Kum

family as a dynamic and flexible platform to invest in hospitality assets across the globe. The way M&L Hospitality is operated strongly reflects the strengths and traditions of a family office that prides itself in preserving and growing wealth through sound investment strategy. Executive Chairman Mr Michael Kum shared that they chose to give to the cause because “Caring for the elderly is our responsibility. We owe part of the success of Singapore to our elder generation. This group of people, generally with less education when Singapore was a third world country, have less savings now and therefore need our help.”


NTUC FAIRPRICE FOUNDATION

FairPrice is a retailer with a heart, and aims to do good by giving back to the community through various initiatives. This includes supporting like-minded

organisations that serve various segments of society. FairPrice has supported Lions Befrienders and Lions Home for the Elders (LHE) since 2012, as the Lions’ focus on enriching the lives of seniors matches FairPrice’s own commitment to meeting the needs of elderly Singaporeans. FairPrice’s donation to LB and LHE through the inaugural Lions Charity Show 2016 marks a landmark year in this long-time partnership. Through its continued support for philanthropy and community service, FairPrice aims to inspire people of all ages and walks of life to work together to create a caring, giving, and socially responsible Singapore for generations to come.


OVERSEAS ACADEMIC LINK PTE LTD (OAL)

Established since 1990, OAL is a one-stop centre for students who wish to pursue an overseas education in accredited universities and academic institutions. When asked why

she chose to contribute to LB and LHE, Director of OAL, Ms Serene Yong, said she believes that both organisations will make full use of the donation to empower the beneficiaries. She has been donating to both charities for 25 years and wishes to enable the vulnerable seniors in our community to have a comfortable place to stay and live out their golden years with as much dignity as possible.

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GOLD SPONSOR: (DONATIONS OF $50,000 - $99,999)

GIM TIM GROUP OF RESTAURANTS

Gim Tim started as a humble restaurant in a cosy little cul-de-sac in Ang Mo Kio Ave 4. Today, it has grown into a group of three

restaurants, achieving phenomenal growth in business development and brand recognition in Singapore. Gim Tim takes pride in teamwork and commitment from all departments within the company to provide high quality and delicious food selection, from production to quality assurance, customer service and delivery. When asked what their family slogan would be if they had one, spokesperson Mr Oh Cheng Kiat, said, “Be honest, sincere, trustworthy and live in harmony as Family.”

GOLD SPONSOR:(DONATIONS OF $50,000 - $99,999)

TOTE BOARD AND SINGAPORE POOLS

Tote Board channels the operating surplus from Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club towards worthy social causes with the vision of Giving

Hope and Improving Lives. Mrs Boon-Ngee Sebastian, Director (Grant Management) of Tote Board said, “Our seniors desire to age gracefully and continue contributing to the community. Tote Board shares our seniors’ admirable passion and we do our part by supporting comprehensive programmes that help them remain active and engaged in the community. We are pleased to support the Lions Charity Show 2016, to help to raise funds for worthy causes to benefit the community.”

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Photos by Mediacorp

SILVER SPONSORS:(DONATIONS OF $30,000 - $49,999)

HI-P INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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One can feel the social responsibility and the need for looking after our seniors living amongst us in this nation we call home. No matter how big or small the monetary donation, it is within each individual or company to give back to society what we have taken and not leave anyone behind. With their actions, many seniors will be able to have a place called home. Expressions of gratitude cannot be written in mere words to all our donors and sponsors. Thank you to all who have contributed, thank you for responding to the call of social responsibility.

*Information correct as of 31 March 2016. While care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all entries, we apologise if there are any omissions

BRONZE SPONSORS:(DONATIONS OF $10,000 - $29,999)

THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS:• BUGIS+• DBS BANK LTD• FOCUS ADVENTURE PTE LTD• GOLDEN WATCH GOLD &

JEWELLERY• JJ DESIGN• MAGAZINES INTEGRATED PTE LTD • S.A.M CREATIVE

• SBS TRANSIT LIMITED• UNIQUE COLOUR SEPARATION

PTE LTD• USUAL MEDIA• WEE NAM KEE HAINANESE

CHICKEN RICE RESTAURANT• WOODLANDS TRANSPORT

SERVICE PTE LTD

• HONG LEONG FOUNDATION

• KWAM IM THONG HOOD CHO TEMPLE

• LEE FOUNDATION

• LEONG AUTO PTE LTD• MDM SEE RUI QI

• MR BON WEEN FOONG

• MR & MRS RICHARD ANG

• MS LOW YAE FOONG

• PROSPER MARINE PTE LTD

• SUPER STEEL PTE LTD

• PLATINUM FUNDRAISERS: Lions Club of Singapore Katong, Ladyhill, Nanyang, Vanda

• GOLD FUNDRAISERS: Lions Club of Singapore Evergreen, Khatib Mandarin, Meyer, Nee Soon Mandarin, Tanah Merah

• SILVER FUNDRAISERS: Lions Club of Singapore North, Yuan Mandarin

• BRONZE FUNDRAISERS: Lions Club of Singapore Arcadia, Clarke Quay, Enterprise, Henderson, Katong Mandarin, Marine Parade, Oriental, Paterson, Royal, Seletar, Stamford, Sunshine, Tanglin

• OTHERS: Lions Club of Singapore Aces, Amber, Astrid, Beverly Hills, Cherish, Compassvale, Goodlink, Island, Ji Yang, Lotus, Mandarin, Metropolitan, Nee Soon, Phoenix, Serangoon Gardens, Siglap, South, Venture, Whampoa

EFFORTS RECOGNIZED AND FUNDS RAISED BY THE LIONS CLUBS OF SINGAPORE:

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BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT

What is light to us? What comes to our mind when we hear of or see light? Have

we taken light for granted? Do we know how light can impact our life and affect our future?

All of us probably know that physical light has always been an important part of our life, no matter where it comes from. It may come from various forms or sources, such as the Sun, fluorescent lamp, candle, bulb, firefly, etc. We all need light, even ‘no light’ at times, is important.

Light in the form of direct sunlight absorbed through our skin produces Vitamin D and has proved to be more important to our health than previous findings

help with the Circadian Rhythm – Diurnal Cycle of a person. Circadian Rhythm is important to our health and especially so to the older adults. Disturbance of the Circadian Rhythm, i.e. resulting in sleep disorder or disturbance, can cause immune dysfunction, cognitive and functional deterioration, depression, increase mortality and cardiovascular issues. (Brawley, 2006)

Evidence has been found that there are many benefits of being exposed to safe early morning or late afternoon sunlight. A short exposure period between 15 to 20 minutes a day will provide sufficient Vitamin D for an elderly. Darkness also plays an important part in an elderly’s daily life. During their sleeping hours at night, it should be pitch dark. Such exposure to natural light in the day and total darkness in the night when elderly sleep will lead to improvements in their sleep and reduce the impact of depression if they suffer from it. (Brawley, 2006)

by scientists. Vitamin D not only assists in absorbing calcium in our body to strengthen our bones but also protects us against other illnesses such as rheumotoid arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and reduces the risk of cancers of the breast, prostate, colon and skin (melatonin), just to name some. It lowers blood pressure through production of nitric oxide. (Brawley, 2006; Mercola, 2013; Mercola, 2015)

As sunlight stimulates, enhances and regulates our physical health, a safe amount of morning sun exposure over a short period will assist to reset our biological clocks – Circadian Rhythm. Research findings show that sunlight is a mood enhancer, and the presence of daylight does

References:

Brawley, E. C., (2006), Design Innovations for Aging and Alzheimer’s: Creating Caring Environments, United States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Dr Mercola, (2015) Retrieved on June, 2015, from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/05/25/vitamin-d-b3-skin-cancer.aspx?x_cid=20150525_lead_vitamin-d-b3-skin-cancer_facebookdoc

Dr Mercola, (2013) Retrieved on June, 2015, from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/01/vitamin-d-benefits.aspx

Text by Norman Tan, Gerontologist, Divisional Director of Community Outreach Services

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PHOTOGALLERY 相册

ARIES GOLD & UFM100.3 ARIES GOLD与UFM100.3

We would like to give thanks to Aries Gold Watches for raising over $23,000 for Lions Befrienders! Special thanks too to radio station UFM100.3 as well as DJs Xiaozhu and Cheng Yao.

感谢Aries Gold Watches为狮协筹得了23，000元的善款！也特别感谢 UFM100.3广播电台以及 DJ 小猪和张承尧。

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE 皇家加勒比游轮

Royal Caribbean International invited our seniors on board the “Mariner of the Seas” for a magical show and lunch, and even donated $10,000 to Lions Befrienders. Thank you!

应皇家加勒比游轮的邀请，狮协的年长者登上海洋水手号观赏魔术表演并享用午餐。皇家加勒比游轮更捐赠一万元予狮协。感谢皇家加勒比游轮！

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FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS GALORE 欢庆各大节日

‘Tis the season to be jolly as our seniors and volunteers celebrated Deepavali, Christmas and Chinese New Year with so much joy and warmth.

这是一个充满喜悦的时期，我们的义工和年长者济济一堂，欢庆屠妖节、圣诞节和农历新年。

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狮协乐龄活动中心再添机器人教练义安理工学院的机器人教练在过去一年的试验期间成为美岭乐龄活动中心年长者所熟悉并深受欢迎的设备，而我们很高兴为我们的其他乐龄活动中心正式增添两个机器人教练。这有赖于新加坡资讯通信发展管理局（IDA）的社会创新津贴。

此举与政府的智能国家计划相一致，我们希望藉这个创新的方式，在职员的指导下以及在一个安全的环境中，让我们的年长者逐渐将科技融入生活中。可教导年长者进行简单运动的机器人教练还可在一对一指导模式中提供实时手势识别和纠正。其另一个特点是可用英语、华语和广东话进行语音互动。

年长者在机器人教练的

带领下锻炼身体。

感谢义安理工学院、新加坡资讯通信发

展管理局以及社会及家庭发展部与我们

合作，促成这个项目。

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与星展银行合作，增加捐赠途径在新加坡，公益的最大障碍往往不是因为我们缺乏有心之士，而是人们无暇做出贡献。狮协很高兴在此宣布与星展银行建立合作关系，推出数个先进、便利的平台，帮助有心捐助者向社区施以援手。星展银行所提供的这些选项让我们现有的捐赠平台锦上添花，所以，现在您共可通过六个方法进行捐赠：

公告

1. DBS PayLah! DBS PayLah! 易于使用，而且人人可用，即使不是新展银行（DBS）或储蓄银行（POSB）的客户也可使用。你只需选择 Send > Donation，并在慈善团体列表中选择 LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION。这个应用程序目前仅适用于 Android 用户。

2. DBS / POSB digibank

现在，只要有智能手机在手，就可做善事。选择 Transfer/Pay > One-time Billing Organisation，接着从列表中选择 LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION。

3. DBS / POSB iBanking

选择 Pay > Pay Bills > Billing Organisation not in my pre-arranged list。在 Billing Organisation 中，选择 LIONS BEFRIENDERS DONATION。

4. 通过信用卡或财路转帐服务 (GIRO) 捐赠

于我们的网站 http://www.lionsbefrienders.org.sg/donate/ 进行捐赠。

5. 透过线上捐赠门户网站捐赠筹款你可直接向狮协捐赠善款：• Giving.sg:

https://www.giving.sg/lions-befrienders-service-association • SimplyGiving:

https://www.simplygiving.com/NonProfit/lionsbefrienders • GIVEasia:

https://give.asia/charity/lions_befrienders_service_association

6. 邮寄支票

在划线支票上将 “Lions Befrienders” 列为收款人，将支票寄至：Executive Director, Blk 130 Bukit Merah View, #01-358, Singapore 150130。请记得在支票背面注明你的全名、身份证号码、地址和联络号码。

不论多寡，你所捐赠的善款都十分重要，有助我们为年长者提供各种计划和服务！

• 狮协为注册公益机构（Institution of Public Character，简称IPC），所以凡向狮协捐赠50元或以上者均有资格获得250%税项扣减。

• 所有个人资料将严格保密。• 如有任何疑问，请拨打1800 375 8600或将电邮发送至

[email protected]。谢谢！

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2016 年慈善义演《情牵白首爱不息》：社区参与与赋权企业社会责任(CSR)总是被视为又一种压力的来源或短暂的热潮。然而，随着客户、员工和供应商，乃至整个社会越来越看重企业社会责任，一些领袖已经开始将其视为既能从根本上巩固业务，又能为社会做出贡献的创新机遇。他们将企业社会责任看作是整体战略的中心，其能够帮助他们创造性地解决重要商业难题。

对于一家企业来说，支持慈善事业的一种最直接而有效的方式就是进行捐助。我们采访了我们首届慈善义演《情牵白首爱不息》的一些主要捐助者，以了解其深入见解！

一直以来，新加坡南洋狮子会都是狮子乐龄之友协会（狮协）工作中的坚定支持者和合作伙伴，他们在年长者募捐和活动组织方面付出的努力让很多人走出家门，并持续参与到社区活动中。

该狮子会首次参与慈善事业从为狮子乐龄之家（LHE)提供捐赠开始，然后增加到包含狮协在内。在过去 10 年间，会员们为狮协和LHE的年长者实施了很多社区项目，在此过程中他们都很享受。

当被问到他们会如何向其他人介绍狮协时，南洋狮子会发言人罗永发狮兄表示：“狮协正在从事一项非常值得表扬的事。照顾数以千计的弱势年长者是一个巨大的挑战。义工们一直坚持让我们孤独的老人们得到陪伴。随着人口老龄化，更多老人需要陪护者来缓解孤独感，因此我们需要更多的义工参与进来。”

该狮子会热心于向新生代推广义工精神，希望能够招募更多年轻成员，为孤独年长者组织各种各样的活动。同时也欢迎家人和朋友作为义工参与这项有意义的行列。

Lion Johnny Chia 摄影

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

新加坡南洋狮子会

捐助者与赞助商荣誉榜

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U9 Golf 是由一群喜爱打高尔夫球员组织起来的社交球队。这支球队的使命就是通过实施不同项目来促进慈善活动，为贫困人群提供帮助。

U9 Golf强调了向未来一代的年轻人进行宣传的重要性。他认为每一个有能力的个人都应该尽量付出无条件、无保留的努力，持续帮助社会中的贫困人群和不幸人群，以打造更美好的將來。

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

U9 GOLF

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

千禧集团在过去 20 年间，千禧餐饮集团一直向各种慈善组织提供捐助。狮协的使命和千禧集团的企业社会责任目标是一致的，而千禧集团则始终在各种活动和喜庆中为狮协的年长者提供支持。

千禧集团主席符祥安先生表示：“我记得我的前几笔捐赠都给了学校和宗乡会馆。后来，我意识到我应该帮助贫困学生和低收入家庭。” 他继续说道，他真诚地希望这些学生在长大后能够成为义工，回报社会。“我的愿望是看到更多人照顾并帮助弱势和贫困人群。每个人都应该做出自己的一点贡献，让这个世界变得更加美好。如果一个人足够幸运拥有体面的生活，那么这个人必须向那些不那么幸运的人伸出援手。” Lion Johnny Chia 摄影

20 专题

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

M&L HOSPITALITY

M&L Hospitality 是一个领先的国际酒店房地产投资信托平台。M&L Hospitality 由新加坡甘家族创建，是一个富有活力和灵活性的平台，在全球范围内对酒店资产进行投资。M&L Hospitality 的运营方式强烈体现了一个家族公司的力量和传统，其自豪于通过健全的投资策略保持并增加财产。执行官甘烈明先生表示，他们选择向慈善事业进行捐赠的原因是“照顾年长者是我们的责任。新加坡的成功部分归功于我们的老一辈人。那时新加坡还是第三世界国家，这个群体总体上得到的教育较少，现在的存款也较少，因此需要我们的帮助。”

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

职总平价基金会

职总平价是一家从心出发、关怀备至的零售商，其致力于通过各项计划回馈社区。其中包括支持那些志趣相投并为社会不同领域提供服务的组织。自 2012 年以来，职总平价就一直支持着狮协和狮子乐龄之家。新加坡狮子会关注如何充实老年人生活，这与职总平价致力于对满足新加坡老年人需求的承诺非常契合。职总平价通过 2016 年慈善义演《情牵白首爱不息》对狮协和狮子乐龄之家的捐赠，成为了长期合作关系中具有标志性的一年。通过不断支持慈善事业和社区服务，职总平价旨在鼓励不同年龄和各行各业的人们共同努力，为下一代创造一个充满关怀、奉献精神和社会责任感的新加坡。

白金赞助商:100,000到249,999元捐款

OVERSEAS ACADEMIC LINK PTE LTD (OAL)

自 1990 年创建以来，OAL 一直为那些希望去海外留学的学生提供一站式服务，这些学生想在受到认可的国外大学和学术机构求学。在被问到为什么选择向狮协和LHE提供捐助时，OAL 董事 Serene Yong 女士表示，她相信这两家组织会充分利用这笔捐助，为受益者带来好处。在过去 25 年间，她一直进行慈善捐助，她希望让我们的弱势老年人拥有舒适的居住环境，在退休的日子里尽可能有尊严地活着。

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黄金赞助商:50,000到99,999元捐款

锦珍饮食机构

锦珍饮食机构起初只是宏茂桥 4 号一个安逸的小胡同里的一家不起眼的餐馆。如今，它已成为一个拥有三家餐厅的机构，在新加坡实现了业务拓展和品牌认可上的显著增长。锦珍以公司内部所有部门的团队合作和担当精神为傲，他们在从食物制作到质量保证、客户服务和配送的方方面面付出努力，力求提供高品质的可口食物。在被问到他们是否有家庭格言时，代言人胡清杰先生表示：“作为一个大家庭，要诚实、真诚、可靠、和睦相处。”

黄金赞助商:50,000到99,999元捐款

赛马博彩管理局和新加坡博彩公司

赛马博彩管理局将新加坡博彩公司和新加坡赛马会的营业盈余用于有价值的社会事业, 以实现“给予希望和改善生活”的愿景。新加坡赛马博彩管理局总监（拨款管理司），林文儀夫人表示: “我们的年长者都希望能优雅老去并继续对社会做出贡献。我们非常支持他们的热忱及那些能够帮助我们的年长者保持积极,让他们融入社区, 过得充实、健康而快乐的综合性项目。我们很乐意支持《情牵白首爱不息》，为有意义的善举尽一份力。

新传媒摄影

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赫比国际

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我们感到，对于居住在这个我们称之为家的国度里的年长者们，我们有责任和义务照顾他们。无论资金捐助多少，我们每个个人和公司都应以自己的所得回馈社会，不让任何人掉队。他们的努力将为很多年长者带来能够称之为家的住处。对于我们的所有捐助者和赞助商，感激之情无以言表。谢谢你们所做的贡献，谢谢你们回应社会责任的呼吁。

*所有资料至三月三十一号属实。我们已尽心确保所有条目的准确性，如有任何遗漏深感抱歉。

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感谢所有的合作伙伴:• BUGIS+• 星展银行• FOCUS ADVENTURE PTE LTD• 黄金金庄珠宝行 • JJ DESIGN• MAGAZINES INTEGRATED

PTE LTD

• S.A.M CREATIVE• 新捷运• UNIQUE COLOUR SEPARATION

PTE LTD• 优势传媒• 威南记• 兀兰运输

• 丰隆基金• 观音堂佛祖庙• 李氏基金 • LEONG AUTO PTE LTD• MDM SEE RUI QI

• MR BON WEEN FOONG• MR & MRS RICHARD ANG • MS LOW YAE FOONG• PROSPER MARINE PTE LTD• 飞黄腾达钢铁有限公司

• 白金筹款者: Lions Club of Singapore Katong, Ladyhill, Nanyang, Vanda

• 黄金筹款者: Lions Club of Singapore Evergreen, Khatib Mandarin, Meyer, Nee Soon Mandarin, Tanah Merah

• 银筹款者: Lions Club of Singapore North, Yuan Mandarin

• 铜筹款者: Lions Club of Singapore Arcadia, Clarke Quay, Enterprise, Henderson, Katong Mandarin, Marine Parade, Oriental, Paterson, Royal, Seletar, Stamford, Sunshine, Tanglin

• 其他: Lions Club of Singapore Aces, Amber, Astrid, Beverly Hills, Cherish, Compassvale, Goodlink, Island, Ji Yang, Lotus, Mandarin, Metropolitan, Nee Soon, Phoenix, Serangoon Gardens, Siglap, South, Venture, Whampoa

新加坡狮子会的贡献:

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并降低我们罹患乳腺癌、前列腺癌、结肠癌、皮肤癌（褪黑素）等癌症的风险。它通过产生一氧化氮降低我们的血压。（Brawley，2006; Mercola，2013; Mercola， 2015）

阳光刺激、增强和调节我们的身体健康，因此，早晨接受适量、短时间的阳光照射有助重设我们的生物钟 — 昼夜节律。研究结果显示，阳光可增强情绪，对我们的昼夜节律和昼夜循环有所裨益。昼夜节律对我们的健康，特别是年长者的健康十分重要。干扰昼夜节律会导致睡眠紊乱或睡眠障碍，可引发免疫功能低下、认知和身体功能恶化、抑郁，增加死亡率和心血管问题。（Brawley，2006）

对我们而言，什么是光？当我们听到或看见光时会想到什么？我们是否把光视为理所当然？我们是否知道光可如何影响我们的生活和未来？

我们都知道：不管它来自何方，物理光是我们生活中的重要部分。它可以有各种形式和来源，如太阳、荧光灯、蜡烛、电灯泡，萤火虫等。我们都需要光，甚至“无光”有时也很重要。

阳光被我们的皮肤吸收后会产生维生素D，而维生素D对人体健康的重要性已被证明更甚于之前科学研究所确定的程度。维生素D不仅有助我们身体对钙的吸收，加强我们骨骼，也有助预防类风湿性关节炎、心脏疾病、中风等疾病，

阳光的益处

参考文献：

Brawley, E. C., (2006), Design

Innovations for Aging and Alzheimer’s:

Creating Caring Environments, United

States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Dr Mercola, (2015)于2015年6月摘录

自 http://articles.mercola.com/sites/

articles/archive/2015/05/25/vitamin-d-

b3-skin-cancer.aspx?x_cid=20150525_

lead_vitamin-d-b3-skin-cancer_

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Dr Mercola, (2013) 于2015年6月摘录

自http://articles.mercola.com/sites/

articles/archive/2013/07/01/vitamin-d-

benefits.aspx

有证据显示，在清晨或下午较晚时候接受适量、安全的阳光照射有诸多好处。每天接受15至20分钟的短时间照射可为年长者提供足够的维生素D。黑暗也在年长者的日常生活中扮演重要的角色。在晚上睡觉时，其环境应该是漆黑、伸手不见五指的。年长者在白天接受自然光的照射，晚上睡眠时确保四周黑暗将可提升他们的睡眠品质，如果他们患有抑郁症，这也有纾缓的作用。（Brawley, 2006)

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