Getting to know Annie Ng

Annie, one of our passionate volunteers helping out at THK BMV during get free time shares her thoughts.

1.Three words that best describe yourself

Happy, Normal & Simple (She's quite crazy so i truly doubt about her being normal, hahahaha)

2.What is the first thing you do in the morning?

Snoozzz......

3.Are you a Dog or Cat lover?

Dog

4.How would you like to be known?

Annie HOW or Annie THING

5.What keeps you awake at night?

Facebook !!!!

6.How did you get to know about this volunteer activity?

Through my beloved sister, Jq

7.Name three things you like about this activity

Lots of Laughter
Fun
Love having folks around

8.Will you volunteer again?

Yes, because I love to volunteer

9.Which would most likely be your dream?

a)Climbing Mount Everest

b)Be a Victoria Secret Angel

c)Fly to space

d)Be the next President of Singapore

 

10.(Fill in the blank) I cannot live without GOD

Getting to know Evonne Tay

Evonne, who found her passion in Zumba after volunteering with us. She has been helping us to capture the wonderful moments and happy faces during our THK Zumba Gold activities. Seeing the pictures always bring us fond memories and smiles on our faces

Thank you Evonne.

1. Three words that best describe yourself

Cheerful, Jovial, Out-going

2. What is the first thing you do in the morning?

Say a prayer and mediate

3. Are you a Dog or Cat lover?

Dog

4. How would you like to be known?

(UNKNOWN)

5. What keeps you awake at night?

Knowing that I live to survive another day

6. How did you get to know about this volunteer activity?

Jacqueline (JQ)

7. Name three things you like about this activity

This activity is FUN, keeps me fit and engaging with the elderly.

It makes me happy to see elderly smile.

8. Will you volunteer again?

Yes, because it's very engaging

9. Which would most likely be your dream?

a) Climbing Mount Everest

b) Be a Victoria Secret Angel

c) Fly to space

d) Be the next President of Singapore

e)     Others - (But not telling you  if not the dream wont come true)

10. (Fill in the blank) I cannot live without Zumba 

Picture of Jq and Evonne

(The first picture together at IVD 2012) 

 

Getting to know JESLYN LAW

 

Jeslyn, also known as chilli padi instructor by our seniors at THK (BMV), is our power packed instructor !!

She is a mother of 4 adorable and beautiful children but yet looks so much younger everyday. She's full of passion, kindness and energy. She's been helping since Jan '13 and is part of the Zumba Gold J Team!

1.     Three words that best describe yourself

Sporty, Fun-loving, Easy-going

2.     What is the first thing you do in the morning?                             

Food !!!!!

3.     Are you a Dog or Cat lover?

No (but dogs and cats will love her just like how we love her passion and energy)

4.     How would you like to be known?

Unknown (Mmmm.... she wants to be a mystery undiscovered.. )

5.     What keeps you awake at night?

My children and cutting of clothes (must be designing Zumbawear !!!)

6.     How did you get to know about this volunteer activity?

Jacqueline (JQ)

7.     Name three things you like about this activity

This activity is very meaningful.

It's a great sharing session with the elderly and fellow volunteers.

It makes me happy to see elderly smile.

8.     Will you volunteer again?

Yes, because it's enjoyable and it's good to be able to share

9.     Which would most likely be your dream?

a)     Climbing Mount Everest

b)    Be a Victoria Secret Angel

c)     Fly to space

d)    Be the next President of Singapore

e)     None

 
10.  (Fill in the blank) I cannot live without My Family

 

 

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Getting to know JENNY KEE

Jenny Kee, our Zumba Gold Instructor who has been helping out at THK since March '13. 

A lady with a heart of gold but yet down-to-earth and pleasantly mannered.

My THK partner, member of the Zumba Gold J team and my godly sister in Christ who will always be there for the elderly. Blessed to have her and I thank God. 

1.      Three words that best describe yourself 

Simple, Pleasant & Easy-going

2.      What is the first thing you do in the morning?    

Drink Water!   

3.       Are you a Dog or Cat lover?

A Dog Lover 

4.      How would you like to be known?

Jen

5.    What keeps you awake at night?

Unfinished Tasks

6.      How did you get to know about this volunteer activity?

A fellow Zumba Gold instructor 

7.      Name three things you like about this activity

Fun, Happy and Great Workout 

8.      Will you volunteer again?

Yes, because it is my joy to see others happy and a blessing to be able to give.

9.      Which would most likely be your dream?

a.   Climbing Mount Everest

b.   Be a Victoria Secret Angel

c.   Fly to space

d.   Be the next President of Singapore

e. To live life to the fullest and to be with meaningful people coming into my life.

10.  (Fill in the blank) I cannot live without

my mobile phone... Hahahaha

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Getting movin' to know you.....

Some snapshots of the volunteers/instructors filling up our "Getting to know you" surveys. Want to know more about fun facts of our Zumba Gold instructors and volunteers.....

Stay tuned......for more updates......

#Casual# Do you want to know....

From Oct till Dec 2013, we would like to tell you more about us.

Our blog will share about :

Things you know about us

Things you don't know us

Thing you want to know

Or maybe things you better not know (😝haha !! )

Come connect with us and get to know some of our instructors and volunteers who have been helping to make this activity such a FUN, HEALTHY and ENJOYABLE one for the community.

Are you excited ? Hope by knowing us better, will inspire You to join and be part of our TEAM !

Stay tune to find out more about these awesome and kind hearted individuals who have wholeheartedly spent their time every fortnightly to volunteer with us.

Check out our blog regularly for more updates.

www.zumbamovement.blogspot.sg 

❤LOL = lots of love,

Jq

Our V's thoughts and views: Shiming

Shiming is passionate about fitness and this is the first time he came to volunteer at our Zumba Gold activity.

Here's what he got to say:

" It is great to see the elderly at this age, able to do something and in fact to be honest, this is the first time seeing such an effective way to get elderly to exercise. The intensity level of Zumba Gold is really good "



Shiming (in black) posing and having fun with our fellow Zumba instructors



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

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