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.

From Orphan to Advocate

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.

Reigniting his Passion after 20 Years

Firmly grasping the microphone, a deep voice escapes the lips and envelops the onlookers during the regular karaoke session at the LB AAC @ Bendemeer 32.

Endless Giving

“I’ll keep volunteering, until I am no longer able to do so!” Those were the resolute words of Mdm Teow Swee Cheow back in 2021 during a media interview with CNA, which featured her as LB’s oldest-serving Senior Volunteer.