Upcoming Zumba Gold Activity on 06 July 2013

Please take note of the details of the coming Zumba Gold activity:

Activity

Programme Description This is an activity planned by a group of ZINs for the elderly under the care of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View). Zumba Gold will be conducted twice a month, on a Saturday and hence volunteers are invited to join in the fun by engaging/assisting the elderly in the exercise. We hope to spread joy and cheer through this one-hour programme, relieving them of social isolation and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Date/Time

6 July 2013, 10 - 11 am

Venue

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View) Blk 118 Bukit Merah View #02-101 Singapore 150118

 

Zumba Instructors

Jenny and Jacqueline (J & J)

Free feel to join us as volunteers to bring fun, joy and fitness to the elderly. 

Our senior's thoughts and views: Neo Yue Lang

Here's what the senior Neo Yue Lang:

"It's so fun doing Zumba Gold. There are other activities organised in the centre but Zumba Gold is one of the most enjoyable activity hence I am here again each time there is Zumba Gold activity"

Mdm Neo started doing Zumba Gold routine on the chair but now she is standing strong, dancing throughout the whole one- hr Zumba Gold activity.

Mdm Neo, being interviewed by Jacqueline. Mdm Neo is sharing her thoughts and feedback about the fitness program in THK senior activity centre. She has been participating in the Zumba Gold program since we first started.

Upcoming Zumba Gold Activity on 29 June 2013 (suspended)

Hi all

We will be suspending all June 2013's fitness activities held outdoor due to the haze till further notice.

Meawhile please take care, stay hydrated and boost up your immunity.

Activity

Programme Description This is an activity planned by a group of ZINs for the elderly under the care of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View). Zumba Gold will be conducted out twice a month, on a Saturday and hence volunteers are invited to join in the fun by engaging/assisting the elderly in the exercise. We hope to spread joy and cheer through this one-hour programme, relieving them of social isolation and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Date/Time

29 June 2013, 10 - 11 am (Suspended till further notice)

Venue

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View) Blk 118 Bukit Merah View #02-101 Singapore 150118

Follow us on Get Movin' for Charity facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/GetMovinForCharity

Our V's thoughts and views: Audrey

Audrey is a volunteer with THK (BMV).

Here's what she got to say:

"I can see that the elderly truly enjoyed the Zumba gold session. They are smiling so happily and dancing away. The Zumba Gold activities not only make them healthy but also feel young at heart "

Audrey (in orange top) - Interacting and having fun with the elders in a Zumba Gold activity

The volunteer group in THK

Completed Activity - THK (BMV) Zumba Gold 15 June 2013's Photos

A wonderful Saturday morning

with the elderly 

Bringing JOY and CHEER

FOR EVERYONE!!

Love for the community by our Zumba Instructors.

Thanks Jq, Mona, Isabel, Emily, Jenny, Joanna and Xueru

*find out what the elderly and volunteer share about this activity in the next few posts.

Stay Tune to find out when will be the next Zumba Gold activity 

Our V's thoughts and views: JQ

Zumba Gold activity was first introduced to THK (BMV Branch) in Nov 2012 by volunteer Jacqueline Tan.

Here's what she's got to say.

Jacqueline Tan:

"In late 2012, I started the initiative - Get Movin' for Charity to conduct the Zumba Gold program in one of THK's senior activity centre. Zumba Gold is designed primarily for the elderly, including those who have not been physically active in a while or individuals who may face physical limitations. It's also meant to be a relatively easy fitness session to get people moving and to build up their self-confidence.

 

 

 

Thanks to the enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers, this program has been very well-received by the elderly folks at THK (BMV Branch). Due to the overwhelming response, this activity has recently increased the sessions to twice per month, starting from June.

 

Through this movement, I was hoping to gather like-minded people to spread fun fitness to the less fortunate or needy people especially in the elderly sector (and maybe to the special needs or physically challenged in future).

 

My pure intention is to improve the general fitness of the ageing population in Singapore, by encouraging our elderly folks to GET MOVIN' and while we as the instructors can GET ourselves MOVIN' to help them. More importantly, it is also to convey the idea that these elderly can have FUN and JOY while keeping fit, even in their advanced years.

 

This may sound tough and ambitious to many. Just like in the olden days, many didn't believe in the Wright Brothers when they wanted to build an airplane so that they can fly like a bird but now aeroplane became such a great invention isn't it? Many great things started out being silly or outrageous. Some may wonder: "Who am I...  to think I can improve their quality of life?"  In fact, I do not know. But exercising indeed benefits me, it makes me feel stronger and fitter, it improves my appetite and my appearance and also build my confidence. I feel good about myself after a good workout and I want others to feel the same way too.

I am determined to contribute my little efforts to help the elders/needy/sick by improving their fitness whenever I can and also bring fun and cheer to them through exercising. I want the elders/needy to feel that they are not getting old and useless. I want the sick to feel strong and be confident when they exercise.

 

I have created a facebook page and a blog so that we can share our volunteering experiences with the public. This is a platform whereby I want to spread awareness of such volunteering activities and also for more volunteers to join our team. I urge that I can reach out to more fitness people to join me to make the difference too.

 

In time to come, I wish make this voluntary movement a success in Singapore or even other parts of the world"

God Bless

Love,

Jacqueline

http://www.facebook.com/GetMovinForCharity

http://zumbamovement.blogspot.sg/

http://jacquelinetan.zumba.com

Upcoming Zumba Gold Activity on 15 June 2013

Activity

Programme Description This is an activity planned by a group of ZINs for the elderly under the care of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View). Zumba Gold will be conducted out twice a month, on a Saturday and hence volunteers are invited to join in the fun by engaging/assisting the elderly in the exercise. We hope to spread joy and cheer through this one-hour programme, relieving them of social isolation and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Date/Time

15 June 2013, 10 - 11 am

Venue

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Bukit Merah View) Blk 118 Bukit Merah View #02-101 Singapore 150118

Free feel to join us as volunteers to bring fun, joy and fitness to the elderly. 

Follow us on Get Movin' for Charity facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/GetMovinForCharity

Get Movin' for Charity - A voluntary initiative to gather like minded individuals to bring fitness to the less fortunate and needy people

Get Movin' for Charity - Zumba Gold Movement is started by a group of enthusiatic and passionate ZIN members.

The Zumba Gold Movement team is currently running Zumba Gold activity on a regular basis in one of the senior activity centres in THK, a non profit organisation since Nov 2012. Zumba Gold is designed primarily for the elderly, including those who have not been physically active in a while or individuals who may face physical limitations. It's also meant to be a relatively easy fitness session to get people moving and enjoy a fun time together. Thanks to the enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers, this program has been very well-received by the elderly folks at THK (BMV Branch). From June 2013 onwards, the frequency of this activity has increased to twice per month due to the overwelming requests from the elderly to have more fun fitness.

With the Zumba Gold Movement team making a difference in the elderly sector by getting them movin' and groovin' in the Zumba Gold program, we believe that in the long run, the fun yet simple work-out will get them healthier, happier and also build up their self-confidence over time. The idea is to improve the general fitness of the aging population in Singapore, by encouraging our elderly folks to exercise more. More importantly, it is to convey the idea that they can have FUN and JOY while keeping fit, even in their advanced years.
 

It is my hope that more people can join our team of volunteers in bringing the joy of fitness to the elderly, while helping them age gracefully at the same time.

Three cheers to great health and fitness for our elderly!!!!!

Contact zumbamovement@yahoo.com for more information

Zumba love,
Jq

Jacqueline aka Jq, a regular volunteer and also a Zumba instructor, hoping to spread Zumba Fitness in the non-profit organisations in Singapore.