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STORYTELLING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Why Tell to the Silver Agers?

Senior Citizens have led active and vital lives. Sometimes impairments take away independence. Often they have feelings of isolation, loneliness and some may even have depression.  In our storytelling workshops, we don't “talk at” or talk to” them but we “talked with” them.   They learn to tell and learn to listen. In the class, we bond and build the community spirit. 

2022 TELLING YOUR STORIES, SHARING YOUR MEMORIES 说出我的故事,讲讲我的

Elderly participants at 3 Anglican Senior Centres were led through a process of reminiscence by storyteller Wong Swee Yean using exhibits from SCCC's SINGAPO⼈ exhibition as well as folktales from the oral tradition. This project wasnitiated by National Arts Council in partnership with Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre,

Interview on CNA

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

Susan Ng of Weekend Life interviewed Swee Yean on the Silver Arts programme " Telling Your Stories, Sharing Your Memories"  说出你的故事,讲讲你的回忆。

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

For Mdm Chua Kim Keng, it’s her mother’s strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.  Mdm Chua recounted how her mother used to wake up in the middle of the night to prepare soybeans to sell at the market in the morning.

What was life in Singapore like in the olden days?

What are some of your fondest memories of your parents?

What was life in Singapore like in the olden days?

Click through to learn what one of the participants, Mdm Ng Ah Hoi, shared about her childhood memories with her large family of 12! 

Showcase on 18th November 2022

Showcase on 18th November 2022

What was life in Singapore like in the olden days?

Witness the presentation of stories by elderly participants at Anglican Senior Centre (Tampines).

Showcase on 23rd November 2022

Showcase on 18th November 2022

Showcase on 23rd November 2022

Witness the presentation of stories by elderly participants at Anglican Senior Centre (Yishun). 

Showcase on 2nd December 2022

Showcase on 18th November 2022

Showcase on 23rd November 2022

Witness the presentation of stories by elderly participants at Anglican Senior Centre (Havelock).

2021 & 2022 MY WEALTH OF STORIES

This is part of The Time Of Your Life (TOYL) programme series organized by National Library Baord

 As you age, you accumulate a wealth of stories through various life experiences and people that you meet. Participants in a 4-part workshop led by professional storytellers turn these experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies, and share life lessons and values with others. The final product is an audio recording of a personal story.

The long corridor of Patrick's old home where he 'skated'.

Childhood by Patrick Loke

The long corridor of Patrick's old home where he 'skated'. 

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The railway track that Vijay imagined it to be when he was a child.

Shortcut on Railway Tracker by Vijay Gupta

The railway track that Vijay imagined it to be when he was a child. 

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A bowl of pig's liver

Not Enough Iron by Christina Goh

The unforgettable image of a bowl of pig's liver from Christina's childhood memories.

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My Trip to Medjugorje by Ruby

Medjugorje has a special place in Ruby's heart. 

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Memories by Helen Tan

An old photograph of Helen's mother captures the joy of life.

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An Unnerving Ski Lift Ride by Pearl Tan

Pearl stands in front of the ski lift that gave her unforgettable memories. 

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Book, Makeup and My Sister-in-law by Linn Ang

Linn with her tomboy looks stands next to her sister-in-law.

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Abacus by Steven

The abacus that offers Steven alternative uses. 

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The First Time I Received a Book Prize by Alfred Tan CH

The First Time I Received a Book Prize by Alfred Tan CH

A young Alfred posing for a photograph.

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My Family's Experience in the 1942 Japanese Occupation by Leong Sam Lui

Sam Lui keeps a photo of two special ladies whose words she cannot forget -- her mother (lady in the centre with a bun) and Yi Po (lady at the right hand corner). 

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mushroom remedy for a rusty nail wound

An Interesting Remedy for a Rusty Nail Wound by Cheah Yin Mee

Whenever Yin Mee see mushrooms, they remind her of an unusual remedy from her childhood days. 

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2019 STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS AT ST LUKE'S ELDERCARE@Clementi

This is the first session in a series of 6 sessions that engages senior citizens with storytelling, both listening and creating as well as drawing rhymes, stories and songs from their younger days.  After the 6 sessions, the seniors go through 4 sessions to prepare for a presentation of their special memories.  Those presentations were given to the families of the senior citizens.  

Session 2 starts with the group of senior citizens at St Luke's ElderCare Clementi Centre warming up with a cloth and ball game. Then they heard the story of the 12 Zodiac Animals, talked about different Chinese dialect terminology to remember the years and time. After that, they all retold the story together. 

 In session 3 we brought spices and old objects for a multi-sensory approach to help our seniors recall memories. 

Session 4 coincides with Duan Wu Jie on 7th June 2019. The seniors talked about how they celebrated the festival and different types of dumplings.

The 5th session was on the 14th of June 2019. The seniors warmed up with interactive storytelling by Karen and Dolly. After that, the seniors themselves told a chain story. We tapped into their creativity and their excellent observation skills as they crafted an original story from a simple game of Story Cubes. 

In the 6th session, participants enjoy the process of looking at pictures to get inspiration to create stories or as triggers to memories of their youth. 

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