Stories
Get to Know Our Inspiring Seniors
Not All Angels Wear Scrubs
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).
Single, Strong, and Connected
Mdm. Yew Poh Chue may be single, but she’s far from being alone. At 68, she’s rewriting what it means to age on your own terms—with purpose, humour, and heart. From quiet independence to discovering connection and joy through Lions Befrienders, Her journey shows that aging isn’t about winding down—it’s about widening your world.
One Friendship, Two Cultures
They came for the activities but stayed for the friendship. At Lions Befrienders Active Ageing Centre in Clementi, Mr. Yoganathan and Mr. Tan—two seniors from different worlds—found something rare and enduring: a bond rooted in humour, empathy, and mutual respect. Through simple acts like sharing meals, supporting newcomers, and checking in on rainy days, their story reflects the true spirit of community and connection across cultures.
From Four Walls to Open Arms
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.
Retirement Remixed
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).
Cultivating Joy
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.
