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PUBLIC TALK ON MENTAL CAPACITY ACT

With the recent introduction of the Mental Capacity Act which will come into effect on 1 Mar 2010, members may wish to know more details as this Act sets out a clear legislative framework to empower Singaporeans to appoint trusted persons to make decisions on their behalf in the event they lose their mental capacity due to conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain damage or stroke. It also sets out safeguards to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

 

In view of the above, SAGE will hold a Public Talk. Details:

Date          :           30 March 2010

Time          :           1.00pm to 3.00pm

Venue        :           SAGE Training Room

                              2nd Level

                              19 Toa Payoh West

Speaker     :           Ms Grace Soh

                              Office of the Public Guardian

                              Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

 

As seats are limited on first-come-first-serve basis, please register early to reserve your seat.

Please call us at Tel No. 63537159 or Fax No. 63537148 or e-mail to publiceducation@sage.org.sg for registration.

 

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CHARITY DINNER-cum-SILVER VOICES CONTEST

SAGE will be holding the above this coming April 2010. Details as below:

 

Date          :           9 April 2010

Time          :           7.00pm to 10.30pm

Venue        :           Dragon Gate Restaurant

                              No 1 Maritime Square

                              #04-01 Harbourfront Centre

Tickets      :           $450.00 per table

$1000.00 per table

                              $5000.00 per table

                              $10000.00 per table   

 

SAGE is honoured to have Mr Abdullah Bin Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament, to grace the occasion as Guest of Honour.

 

Please let us have your confirmation on the number of tickets required before the closing date on 30 March 2010.

 

You may call us for confirmation at Tel No. 63537159 or Fax No. 63537148.

 

ACT FAST AND DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE !!!!

 

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SAGE SECOND-HALF SEMINAR

Members may wish to know that SAGE is currently organizing the SAGE SECOND-HALF SEMINAR. Funded by Council for Third Age, it is targeted to equip Singaporeans with proper and realistic financial plan so that they can enjoy retirement that they deserve.

 

This one day seminar covers both aspects of psycho-social issues as well as financial planning. Facilitated by experienced and well known speakers in this field, participants will be shown how to set realistic goals, put plans in place and monitor its progress.

 

Participants will be able to understand the psycho-social issues of retirement and learn about financial considerations in retirement. Besides being able to clarify life and financial goals, participants will be shown how to deal with banks and financial advisers and pre-retirement preparation with family and employer.

 

For more details, please call us at Tel No. 6353 7150 or you can e-mail us at publiceducation@sage.org.sg 

 

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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR

We are proud to announce that SAGE was appointed as distributor of URAH Transdermal Glucosamine Crème. The URAH TGC is non-greasy, odourless and smooth on the skin. URAH Proprietary Transdermal Technology has made it possible to deliver high concentration of Glucosamine using micelle structures directly to the body at the point of need without any side effects. Developed by Dr Obaje, it was patented in USA (USA Patent No 6846916) and now selling in Japan and Germany.

 

Retailed at $30.00 per tube, SAGE members will enjoy a discounted price of $25.00 per tube or $45.00 per 2 tubes.

 

 

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iNo Mobile Phone CP09 – Another product where SAGE was appointed as a licensed distributor.

 

Smartly designed to suit senior citizens, iNo Mobile Phone comes in 3 attractive colours. Its candybar design carry with it the following features.

i)                     Super big key design

ii)                   Electric torchlight

iii)                  SOS emergency call

iv)                  Digital time announcer

v)                    Build-in speaker

vi)                  Shortcut dialing

vii)                 SMS facility

 

Retailed at $88.00 per piece, SAGE members will enjoy a discounted price of $82.00.

 

 

For more details, please call Mdm Anna Leow at Tel No. 6353 7159

 

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CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY  中国书法

Learn to write and appreciate Chinese calligraphy as a hobby and a way to relax the mind. Participants will be introduced to the brush strokes technique used in Chinese calligraphy and the different styles of Chinese calligraphy.

 

Our Instructor    : Mr Wong Joon Tai

Date                 : Every Thursday

Time                 : 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue               : SAGE Training Room, 19 Toa Payoh West

Fee                   : $80.00 for 10 lessons (Members)

                          $100.00 for 10 lessons (Non-Members)

                          $20.00 one-time materials cost

To register         : Tel: 6258 8789 or Fax: 6353 7148

E-mail to           : annaleow@sage.org.sg

 

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YOGA CLASS (Ongoing)

A project jointly organized by SAGE and Singapore Charitable Acupuncture Association.

Our Instructor    : Mr David Lee, Certified Yoga Instructor (Japan, India & Singapore)

Date                 : Every Wednesday (ongoing)

Time                 : 2.00pm – 3.00pm or 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Venue               : SAGE Training Room, 19 Toa Payoh West

Fee                   : $120.00 for 8 lessons (Non Members)

                          $100.00 for 8 lessons (Members)

To register         : Tel: 6258 8789 or Fax: 6353 7148

E-mail to           : annaleow@sage.org.sg

 

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BASIC ENGLISH CONVERSATIONAL COURSE (Ongoing)

Date                 : Every Thursday and Saturday (ongoing)

Time                 : Thursday (11.00am – 12.30pm), Saturday (9.30am to 11.00am)

Venue               : SAGE, 19 Toa Payoh West

Fee                   : $35.00 for 6 lessons (Non Members)

                          $30.00 for 6 lessons (Members)

To register         : Tel: 6258 8789 or Fax: 6353 7148

E-mail to           : annaleow@sage.org.sg

 

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SAGE-CDAC IT CENTRE FOR SENIORS (Ongoing)

(In Mandarin and English)

Please come down for registration.

Schedule would be informed upon registration.

Venue               : SAGE, 19 Toa Payoh West

 

Criteria for registration:

1)                   Applicants must be Singaporean / PRs

2)                   Applicants must be above the age of 50 years old

3)                   Applicants with a monthly salary of below $1500.00 and a monthly household income of $2500.00 or less will pay a fee of $3.50. Otherwise it is $55.00 for the Basic Computer and Internet course.

4)                   Documentary evidence of monthly salary and household income are required.

5)                   Photocopy of I/C is required.

6)                   Participants below the age of 50 years old will have to pay the full course fee of $55.00

 

HURRY!! REGISTER NOW.

NEXT CLASS IN ENGLISH STARTING ON 17 MARCH 2010

 

To register         : Tel: 6258 8789 or Fax: 6353 7148

Terms and Conditions apply.

E-mail to           : annaleow@sage.org.sg 

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