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2021
5 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021. Starter Kit is provided free, may incur material fees depending on subsequent projects.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10am-11.30am
Limited to 10 pax.
8 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: Hobbies and Interests
Have a meaningful Cantonese learning on a bi-weekly Friday lunchtime.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm (bi-weekly)
9 Jan
Training Workshops for FDWs:
Core Module – Essentials of Dementia Care
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
9 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Chair Yoga
Begin your day with breathing exercises and simple chair yoga poses suitable for all ages.
Held via Zoom
Time: 10-11am
9 Jan
Caregiver Support Group (Mandarin):
了解失智症对个人的吞食，沟通和进食能力的影响
Understanding how Dementia affects Swallowing, Communication and Meal time
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
9 Jan
Memories Café:
Sing-Along with The Mashed-ups (English, Mandarin, Dialects, Malay)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
11 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: Radio Friendly Hits
You are welcome to make song requests from your favorite radio hits!
Held via Zoom
Time: 7pm-8pm
12 Jan
Courses for the General Public:
Facilitate Meaningful Interaction with Persons with Dementia
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
12 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021. Starter Kit is provided free, may incur material fees depending on subsequent projects.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10am-11.30am
Limited to 10 pax.
15 Jan
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Foundational Module – Nature & Impact
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-12.30pm
15 Jan
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 1 – Person Centred Care
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 2pm-5.30pm
16 Jan
Memories Café:
Sing-Along with Goldies Jukebox (Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
16 Jan
Caregiver Support Group (English):
Medications in Dementia Care
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
18 Jan
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 2 – Behavioural Communication
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
19 Jan
Caregiver Support Network Session: Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021. Starter Kit is provided free, may incur material fees depending on subsequent projects.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10am-11.30am
Limited to 10 pax.
22 Jan
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 3 – Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
22 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: Festive Words
Have a meaningful Cantonese learning on a bi-weekly Friday lunchtime.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm (bi-weekly)
23 Jan
Family Caregiver Training Programme:
Elective Module 2 – A Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviour
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
23 Jan
Caregiver Support Group (English):
Dental Care for Persons with Dementia
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
23 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Taking Portraits
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm
25 Jan
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Elective Module – Palliative Care Approach
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-12.30pm
25 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: Be My Valentine
Valentine’s Day is coming. It’s never too early to start feeling romantic. Donnie will be ready to sing your dedications to your loved ones!
Held via Zoom
Time: 7pm-8pm
26 Jan
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021. Starter Kit is provided free, may incur material fees depending on subsequent projects.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10am-11.30am
Limited to 10 pax.
6 Feb
Caregiver Support Group (Malay):
Mencari Erti dalam Pengasuhan
Find Meaning in Caregiving
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
6 Feb
Memories Café:
Sing-Along with Goldies Jukebox (Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
17 Feb
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
20 Feb
Family Caregiver Training Programme:
Core Module – Living with Dementia
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
20 Feb
Memories Café:
70s Greatest Hits with The Mashed-ups (English, Mandarin, Dialects, Malay)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
20 Feb
Caregiver Support Group (English):
What’s your CNY Resolution?
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
*18 FEB UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
22 Feb
For Care Community Organisations:
Enabling EDIE™
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 2pm-5pm
22 Feb
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: English Evergreens
Be it rock songs or ballads, let us reminisce the English all-time favorites!
Held via Zoom
Time: 7pm-8pm
23 Feb
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
26 Feb
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: All About People
Pick up basic conversational Cantonese on a bi-weekly basis and learn about this beautiful language.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 11am-12pm (bi-weekly)
27 Feb
Training Workshops for FDWs:
Elective Modules – Meaningful Activities
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
27 Feb
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Chair Yoga
Begin your day with breathing exercises and simple chair yoga poses suitable for all ages!
Held via Zoom
Time: 10am-11am
27 Feb
Memories Café:
Cooking with Festive Friends (English, Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
27 Feb
Caregiver Support Group (English):
Self-compassion in Caregiving
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
27 Feb
Rescheduled to 26 Jun 2021
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Photo-editing Tips
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm
1 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
2 Mar
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Foundational Module – Nature & Impact
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-12.30pm
2 Mar
Rescheduled to 1 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
2 Mar
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 1 – Person Centred Care
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 2pm-5.30pm
3 Mar
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 2 – Behavioural Communication
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
6 Mar
Closed Caregiver Support Group (新关护者):
自我介绍 – 谁是关护者*
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
*1 MAR UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
6 Mar
Memories Café:
Sing-Along with Goldies Jukebox (Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
8 Mar
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Core Module 3 – Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
8 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: The Greatest Bands
Songs from Beatles, Bee Gees, Bon Jovi, 草蜢 , Beyond, 五月天, etc… just to name a few!
Song Genre: Eng/Man/Canto
Held via Zoom
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
9 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
10 Mar
Foundations of Person-Centred Dementia Care:
Elective Module – Palliative Care Approach
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-12.30pm
12 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: Adjectives
Pick up basic conversational Cantonese on a bi-weekly basis and learn about this beautiful language.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 11am-12pm
13 Mar
Training Workshops for FDWs:
Elective Modules – Everyday Care
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
13 Mar
Closed Caregiver Support Group (新关护者):
认识失智症*
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
*1 MAR UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
13 Mar
Memories Café:
Sing-Along with SN Volunteers (Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
13 Mar
Caregiver Support Group (English):
The Role of Speech Therapy Treatment
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
17 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
18 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Hatha Yoga
Get in touch with your mind and body through Hatha Yoga sessions.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Limited to 8 pax.
19 Mar
Courses For General Public:
Facilitate Meaningful Interactions with Persons with Dementia
Venue: ADA Resource & Training Centre
Time: 9am-5pm
20 Mar
Closed Caregiver Support Group (新关护者):
与失智症人士的沟通*
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
*1 MAR UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
20 Mar
Memories Café:
Visual Podcast 《三朵花聊天室》 – 新加坡街名 (Mandarin)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
20 Mar
Caregiver Support Group (English):
Finding Meaning in Caregiving
Held via Zoom
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
22 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: Songs from Taiwan
Bringing you on a musical trip to Taiwan! Open to song requests from your favourite Taiwanese singers.
Song Genre: Man/Hok
Held via Zoom
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
23 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
26 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: The Interesting Slangs Part 1
Pick up basic conversational Cantonese on a bi-weekly basis and learn about this beautiful language.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 11am-12pm
27 Mar
Closed Caregiver Support Group (新关护者):
社区资源*
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
*1 MAR UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
27 Mar
Caregiver Support Group (Mandarin):
走进他的心灵：了解失智症人士的需求
Journeying with him: Understand the Needs of a Person with Dementia
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
27 Mar
Memories Café:
Cooking with Aunty Kat (English)
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Registration: Free! Register online and tune in at ADA’s YouTube Channel.
27 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Light and Angles
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm
30 Mar
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Knits & Knots (Knitting for Beginners)
Learn the basics of knitting while connecting with other caregivers in a fun-filled environment. Join Belinda and Katherine, a mother-daughter duo, on weekly knitting sessions from January 2021.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Limited to 10 pax.
1 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Hatha Yoga
Get in touch with your mind and body through Hatha Yoga sessions.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Limited to 8 pax.
3 Apr
Closed Caregiver Support Group (新关护者):
关护的身心健康*
Held via Zoom
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
*1 MAR UPDATE: This session has been cancelled due to low sign-ups.
5 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: Songs from Hong Kong
Embark on a musical trip to Hong Kong! Open to song requests from your favourite HK singers.
Song Genre: Man/Can
Held via Zoom
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
9 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Basic Canto-Lingo
Theme: The Interesting Slangs Part 2
Pick up basic conversational Cantonese on a bi-weekly basis and learn about this beautiful language.
Held via Zoom (limited to 20 pax)
Time: 11am-12pm
15 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Hatha Yoga
Get in touch with your mind and body through Hatha Yoga sessions.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Limited to 8 pax.
19 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Date With Donnie
Theme: Favourite Female Voices
Too many to name. Let’s pay tribute to the wonderful female singers in our era!
Song Genre: Eng/Man/Can
Held via Zoom
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
24 Apr
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Black and White
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm
13 May
Caregiver Support & Network Session:
Hatha Yoga
Get in touch with your mind and body through Hatha Yoga sessions.
Venue:
#01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339914
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Limited to 8 pax.
22 May
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Landscape Photography
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm
26 Jun
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Making Memories (Photography for Beginners) – Photo-editing Tips
Are you a photography enthusiast or do you simply want to learn tips and tricks on taking photographs? With the guidance of photographer Mr Gan Tsai Wee, you will learn the basic techniques behind taking portraits, landscapes, black and white photos and more, using just a smartphone. Sessions are held every fourth Saturday of the month, from January to May 2021.
Held via Zoom (Limited to 20 pax)
Time: 3pm-4pm