On a typical morning in the community, Alyxandra Xu, 30, makes her way to a senior’s home. She’s not in scrubs, but she carries something just as vital: deep clinical insight, empathy, and a quiet determination to serve. Alyxandra, known affectionately as Aly, is not your typical nurse anymore. Today, she walks a different path, one rooted in presence, understanding, and holistic care as a Social Worker with the Community Case Management Service (CCMS) at Lions Befrienders (LB).
At 77 years old, Mdm Ong Say Eng, affectionately known as Auntie Helen, is lighting up lives one meal at a time. A beloved face at Lions Befrienders Active Ageing Centre, she brings not just food, but warmth, wisdom, and unwavering generosity. From teaching mooncake-making to hosting impromptu feast at her home, she shows us what it means to live meaningfully — and give wholeheartedly.
Step into Lions Befrienders Active Ageing Centre at 420A Clementi, and you’ll be greeted not by silence, but by laughter. Seniors gather around tables—so many that some spill out into the lobby area. There’s rummikub being played in one corner, mahjong tiles clacking in another, and the unmistakable buzz of happy chatter filling the air. It feels less like a community centre and more like a family reunion in full swing.
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Angeline “Angie” Ang doesn’t come across like someone who’s been a nurse for nearly four decades. She has the energy of someone half her age, a sharp wit, and a laugh that erupts without warning — the kind that fills a room and softens even the toughest people.
For many seniors, loneliness isn’t just an occasional feeling—it’s a daily reality. At Lions Befrienders, we see first-hand how a friendly face and a listening ear can make all the difference.
To Mr. Chong Yoon Soong, better known as Tony, life is like a garden—a delicate balance of growth and decay. After losing his wife and facing a cancer diagnosis, he could have chosen isolation. Instead, he found purpose through volunteering at Lions Befrienders (Active Ageing Centre @ Clementi 366), where he nurtures friendships as naturally as he nurtures plants.
For Mr. Leong Chong Fye, retirement became his most rewarding chapter yet. What began as a search for peaceful days transformed into something far richer at Lions Befrienders (Active Ageing Centre @ Clementi 366).
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