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People's Association

Senior Befriending Programme

Join our senior befriending programme to combat depression and dementia through community engagement.

Last updated 19 January 2026

Senior Befriending Programme

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Programme Details

Programme Title: Senior Befriending Programme

Organiser: SPARKS@Bukit Canberra & Sembawang GRC

Commitment: Every Tuesday, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue: Sembawang Town & Woodlands Town

Background: With the increase in dementia and depression amongst seniors, our volunteers are reaching out to seniors in Sembawang GRC and getting them to engage in community events. This creates opportunities for seniors to make friends within the community and reduce social isolation and hence, reduce the risk of depression and dementia.

Briefing will be conducted before the session.

Min age: 15

Skills required: NA

Scan to register: Registration link

QR code registration at https://go.gov.sg/zp85hw

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