National Day Celebration at Ren Ci Community Hospital
On 2 August, the Singapore Women’s Association collaborated with volunteers to bring National Day celebrations to Ren Ci Community Hospital. 60 volunteers joined together to celebrate with 27 residents in a heartwarming display of community spirit and national pride.
Volunteers and SWA members at the National Day celebration
The hall was decorated with red, white, and festive flags to create a National Day atmosphere. Angeline Yang coordinated the decorations for the event.
Event Coordination
The celebration was organised by several volunteer leaders:
- Cecilia Tan, Kim Goek, and Janet Lum handled registration and logistics
- Kyla Tan (MSI 2010) and her husband Ian Tan served as emcees, conducting bilingual hosting and singalong sessions
- The SWA Laughter Yoga Wellness Club led residents and volunteers in an NDP-themed laughter yoga session
SWA Laughter Yoga Wellness Club leading residents in NDP-themed laughter yoga session
Performances and Activities
Volunteer singers Carmen and Seah Chin Aik performed songs in Chinese, Hokkien, and English. The musical segment concluded with the Malay song “Rasa Sayang Hey”.
Residents enjoying the laughter yoga session
Sing-along session bringing everyone together
Engaging performances creating a festive National Day atmosphere
Residents participated in five game booths coordinated by Adeline Teow, who sourced materials from a local Active Ageing Centre. Volunteers assisted residents with the games, took NDP-themed photos, and shared traditional ice cream treats.
Residents participating in interactive game booths
Volunteers assisting residents with games
Fun and engaging activities bringing joy to the celebration
Interactive game stations creating memorable experiences for all
Photo booth capturing special moments
Sharing traditional ice cream treats, bringing back nostalgic memories
Special Guests
The celebration was made even more special with the presence of beauty queens who joined in spreading joy and National Day cheer.
Miss Singapore Pageant International 2025 finalist Ella Wong joining the National Day celebration
Miss Singapore International 2025 Tanisha Tan bringing smiles to residents
Community Participation
A special shoutout goes to Michelle Tan, who rallied 10 colleagues from her workplace to volunteer for the first time—making it a powerful team bonding experience with purpose. Some befrienders returned for the second year, and we’re thrilled to hear many of them are already looking forward to the next one!
We thank Xiao Yun and Rachel Ho from Ren Ci for their support and collaboration. Photos and videos were captured by volunteer photographers Angeline Yang and Nicholas Soh.
Get Involved
This event highlighted the importance of community connection and shared celebration. We welcome volunteers to join our upcoming events and activities.