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"Am I Old?" by Sharul Channa
2021-04-24 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Blackbox, 42 Waterloo Street, Singapore, 187951, Singapore
Savitri, a 68-year-old, Singaporean retired school teacher, is looking for something exciting to do. So she tries stand-up comedy for the first time.
That is the premise of Am I Old?, a comedic monologue written and performed by local comedy pioneer Sharul Channa. This show was staged four times over the weekend of 6-8 March, 2020, at Drama Centre Black Box at National Library and there were six virtual shows of, ‘Am I old?’ on ZOOM during the lockdown, making it the first virtual theatrical perfomance that took place during the pandemic.
Over the past two years, Channa has proven her ability to use comedy to shed light on important, and sometimes neglected, social issues in Singapore. In 2017, she deconstructed misogyny at Indian weddings with Sharul Weds Sharul, performed to sold-out theatres at The Esplanade and at The Darwin Festival in Australia. In 2018, she cycled through multiple characters in Disco Sheela and Other Indian Superwomen, a show that left “listeners breathless with laughter, and in the next moment, unable to breathe because the truth hurts” (The Straits Times, LIFE!).
Most recently, in a performance that earned her a Best Actress nomination at The Straits Times LIFE! Theatre Awards, Channa highlighted the plight of women living below the poverty line in Singapore, in her landmark solo 2019 piece, Crazy Poor Sita.
Billed as an International Women’s Day 2020 special, Am I Old? presents the same actress-comedian, the same passion and the same razor-sharp truth: this time directed at ageing. Armed with nothing but her PAssion Card and her Pioneer Generation Package, Savitri is ready to hit you with her best punchlines about unrequited love, being a caregiver and, of course, coming to terms with age. After all, her rallying cry is “old woman, new jokes”!
Tickets to Am I Old? are currently available from KLOOK.
There will be a panel discussion after the performance with MP Carrie Tan (Nee Soon South) and others, moderated by Shailey Hingorani of AWARE (whose 2019 eldercare report “Make Care Count” provided foundational research for this show).
Show Details
Date and Timing: Sat, 24th April 2021, 8pm (ONE SHOW ONLY)
*There will be a panel discussion at the end of the show.
Venue: Drama Centre, 100 Victoria Street Level 3, National Library Building, Singapore 188064
Ticket price: (Standard) $40
Tickets from KLOOK : https://www.klook.com/activity/55797-am-i-old-comedy-singapore/

Keep Clean, Singapore!
2021-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join the Public Hygiene Council (PHC) for its launch of “Keep Clean, Singapore!” (KCS) campaign this Sunday, 25 April 2021!
The annual KCS campaign aims to inculcate a higher standard of cleanliness and hygiene amongst Singaporeans to pick up after themselves. An original song will also be launched as part of the campaign to heighten awareness.
The Council will share plans to step up its SG Clean Day efforts to encourage Singaporeans to take ownership of cleanliness at shared public spaces.
Tune in to the launch of Keep Clean, Singapore! on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/keepsgclean/, and expect a fun-filled musical extravaganza!
For more information, please visit https://www.publichygienecouncil.sg/

Image: Public Hygiene Council via Facebook

健康讲座：女性更年期与心血管疾病的关联
2021-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Registration starts on 12 April

Red Bull Wings For Life World Run
2021-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
New runners take note: the Wings For Life World Run is the perfect run for anyone who just wants to try out running. No specified distance, the possibility to run virtually and a great listening experience, all help push you towards a personal best.
Returning to Singapore for its eighth year, the Wings For Life World Run is a truly unique global race that is organised by Red Bull. Taking place on 9 May 2021, the race flags off globally at 7pm (SGT/ GMT +8) and is open to both runners and wheelchair participants.
100% of all entry fees goes to support the Wings For Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation, with the goal to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Just as in 2020, the Wings For Life World Run will be held exclusively via the App. Even if all participants should run individually for themselves, the sense of of community and the fun factor at this run are unique. You run alone, but you’re still connected to the global field of participants via the App and the integrated listening experience.
How it works
To be part of the run, participants need to register for the race at http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ or simply download the Wings For Life World Run App (available in iOS/Android) and commence from wherever they please. The run will flag off globally with runners and wheelchair users starting at exactly the same time of 11:00 UTC (19:00 SGT) for a truly synchronised race.
Instead of a finish line, participants must keep ahead of the virtual Catcher Car within the Wings For Life app. The virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start gun and begins its chase of participants, starting at a speed of 15km/h. The Catcher Car increases its speed steadily until all the participants are caught, for a truly competitive and social marathon. It is game over for the competitor once the Catcher Car overtakes them. Once passed by the Catcher Car, participants have successfully completed the run. Everyone is a finisher in the Wings For Life World Run.
After registration, participants can join the Singapore team on the Wings For Life World Run app or via the link here to be part of the Wings for Life World Run Singapore Community.

Images: Wings For Life World Run

May Sugar and Spice Monthly Talk – Pleasure
2021-05-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Virtual
The Sugar and Spice movement allows a discourse to transform conventional thinking that people raised in traditional societies are unable to express themselves with confidence and purpose when it comes to sex – preferences, attitudes, social discretion and judgement. What are the drivers that compel people to make certain choices in life that have a long lasting impact?
Perhaps it is their conservative upbringing or the fact that sex has often been a taboo topic not to be spoken of at home. We aim to impart positive messages and learning around sex, sexuality and sexual wellness. Empowering participants to listen, observe, learn and find sexual wellness by their own free will.
Throughout our events we will work together with participants to question and refine their mind-set, freeing them from any cultural measures that could have resulted in low sexual self-esteem and a fear of enjoying the pleasures of positive sexual wellness that generates happiness and overall self-positivity. Working closely with participants with care and privacy we aim to help close the gap on their lack of sexual education and positive role models regarding sexual wellness.
The online nature of our events allows participants from all over the world to connect and interact with others who may have a similar or comparable upbringing. To ensure that sessions are dynamic, interactive and helpful, speakers and facilitators are all skilful and empathetic experts in their field.
Come join us and embark on a new positive learning journey!
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Singapore time
Where: Zoom

1. Matters of the Heart: Finding Magic in Mutual Masturbation by Kat Vergara
Relationships are not just about intimacy. In this 15 minute talk, witch, spiritual counselor, and author, Kat also known for her witch handle as Bramblevitch, will walk you through how mutual masturbation served as a gateway for healing, unlearning old beliefs about sex, and self-discovery not only for her but also for her partner.
2. A Man’s Journey to Living a Pleasurable Life One Stroke at a Time by Oliver James Damian
In this 15-minute talk Oliver will share with you what he has learned from all the inner work and social experiments he has done in the last 7 years after he deconstructed his former life based on the fear of missing out towards his new lives oriented on the complex pleasures of being in the joy of the moment.

3. Sexual Healing after Female Genital Cutting: One Khatna Survivor’s experience by Farzana Doctor
In this 15 minute presentation, author, psychotherapist and #endFGM activist, Farzana Doctor, will talk about her experiences of activism, healing and her sex and relationships column for survivors, Dear Maasi.

Curated by Dr. Martha Tara Lee

Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.

She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice for more than 12 years, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore. She is also a Red Tent Women’s Circles Facilitator from Star of Ishtar.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Resident Sexologist for PinkLifestyle.com; as well appointed sex expert for Men’s Health Singapore, and Men’s Health Malaysia. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between, Orgasmic Yoga, From Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.
Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.

Angels of Eros 3: Be Orgasmic!
2021-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Under this third instalment of Angels of Eros virtual sexuality workshops,

Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching Dr. Martha Tara Lee will be offering virtual Orgasmic Accessworkshop alongside
Mistress and Masturbation by Joyen and,
Mutual Desire: Masturbation with A Partner by Nudista.

This series of virtual workshops will be open to all genders. They run Wed 19, 26, 2 June 2021 and the recording will be available for 30 days!

1. Orgasmic Access
Open to All Genders
In this virtual workshop, we talk about orgasms – how they feel like, what the different types are like and how most men/ women have orgasms. Indeed you will learn how to celebrate pleasure!
And even if you are already orgasmic, we will explore how you can attain bigger, stronger, longer, more intense orgasms through fun and interactive exercises! After the workshop, you will have a clear idea of how you can incorporate breath, sound, touch, fantasy, movement and your pelvic floor muscles to oooh, ahhh, yeah your way to better sexual peaks!
What to Expect

Ways to have bigger, long, stronger, more intense orgasms
All processes are taught and effectively learned fully clothed and without direct sexual contact.
All techniques and processes are shared with warmth and respect.

When/ Where
Date: Wed 19 May 2021

Time: 7:30 – 9p.m. Singapore time GMT 8+ (Latecomers will be locked out of the session. Recording available for 30 days for registered attendees)
Fee: S$35 per person OR S$90 for all three sessions
Venue: Zoom link will be provided
Just this workshop – S$35 only

All three sessions – S$90 only
(this means S$30 each only)

2. Mistress and Masturbation

Happy Masturbation Month! Yes, you have permission to touch yourself this month and beyond. Angels of Eros and the Uncoloured present “Mistress and Masturbation” – the introduction to masturbation class that you did not know you needed. Often, we take for granted self-sexual love when, in fact, this should be as natural to us as eating, drinking, and breathing for sustenance. As complex human beings, our sexual needs are paramount for our holistic growth and ultimately, happiness. In this lesson, we explore another point of view when it comes to touching ourselves, debunk myths surrounding masturbation, gain beginner-level preparatory knowledge in starting our journey in self-pleasure, and conclusively, gain a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Why should I masturbate?

Physical Benefits
Non-Physical Advantages

What are some myths about masturbation?
How and when do I start masturbating?

Self-Exploration
Introduction to Sex Toys and Tools
Masturbating with a Partner

Which type of masturbation experience works best for me?

When/ Where
Date: Wed 26 May 2021

Time: 7:30 – 9p.m. Singapore time GMT 8+ (Latecomers will be locked out of the session. Recording available for 30 days for registered attendees)
Fee: S$35 per person OR S$90 for all three sessions
Venue: Zoom link will be provided
Just this workshop – S$35 only

All three sessions – S$90 only
(this means S$30 each only)

3. Mutual Desire: Masturbation with A Partner
Masturbation is oftentimes a self-love exercise when we want to feel good and just rub one out. It can be daunting to have your significant other around when you masturbate. But mutual masturbation is one of the activities couples can enjoy which can deepen their relationship and even be a pathway for more sensual or sexier activities. In this workshop, Nudista shows tips and tricks for couples to use during their self-love time together or apart.
The workshop will discuss:

Mutual Masturbation

What is it?
Why do it?

Benefits of Mutual Masturbation
Risks of Mutual Masturbation
Setting the Mood
Ways to Do It

From when your partner is away
When you’re together

Techniques to try
Different positions
Toys
Just this workshop – S$35 only

All three sessions – S$90 only
(this means S$30 each only)

About Dr. Martha Tara Lee

Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.

She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice for more than 10 years, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Resident Sexologist for PinkLifestyle.com; as well appointed sex expert for Men’s Health Singapore, and Men’s Health Malaysia. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between, Orgasmic Yoga, From Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.
Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.

About Dani Elle/ Nudista
Danielle Lopez (also known as Nudista) is a model, flow artist and rope switch who dabbles into using rope as a tool for connection and sensation. With experience as a rope bunny, she gives importance on empathy and connection whenever one gets into the wonderful world of Shibari. As a sensualist, she also has a penchant for using flow and the power of touch into her rope practice.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnudista/

About Joyen

JOYEN is a Dominatrix specializing in rope bondage and BDSM performances and is also the Philippines’ first homegrown international burlesque performer. She is an alternative model and avant-garde performer specializing in fetish, erotic, burlesque, and striptease. She is a staunch advocate of enabling female sexuality through movement and performance. JOYEN is most proud of performing her signature Aerial Bondage and burlesque act at the opening act of Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 and high fashion queen, Violet Chachki’s debut in Manila with a tantalizing show that explores sexuality, celebrates a broader spectrum of beauty and promotes self-love.

Website: www.JoyenJoyen.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JoyenJoyen
Facebook: www.facebookcom/JoyenJoyen
IG: www.instagram.com/JoyenJoyen
Fetlife: www.fetlife.com/users/1749164
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JoyenJoyenJoyen

Let's Talk About PCOS & Endometriosis
2021-05-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join our founder, Melissa Fann, this Friday 28 May at 8pm on the Clubhouse app as she talks about PCOS and Endometriosis. This discussion is open to all genders and is meant to be a support system for women who are suffering from these conditions as well as their partners who would like to understand more.
This session is not meant to dispense medical advice but to really talk about the symptoms, how to cope with the conditions and streamlining the tons of advice out there.
We hope to see you there and do share this session with your family or friends!
Psst…Clubhouse is now on Android!

SunNUS 2021
2021-06-05 - 2021-06-13 | Virtual
School is out, and SunNUS is in! registration for SunNUS 2021 is now OPEN! Do YOU have what it takes to find THE HIDDEN TREASURE? SunNUS is featuring its FIRST EVER “phygital” amazing race – the one and only Sentosa Outdoor Adventure Race (SOAR)!
Get your hands on our exclusive event singlet and goodie bag worth $138 of products when you take part in the all-new SOAR segment happening this year at SunNUS 2021!
From 5th to 13th June 2021, various checkpoints will be live across Sentosa and Harbourfront, with attractive prizes worth up to $300 waiting for the best teams! So grab your brainiest and fittest buddies as you embark on an exciting detectives’ journey filled with a myriad of quests to explore hidden trails, decipher codes and piece together clues, racing against time to uncover the hidden gem!
Do you think you have what it takes to unveil the timeless mystery?
Head to and quote SUNNUS10 for 10% off & we’ll SEA you there!
Additionally, head over to to order your limited edition SunNUS summer gear now!
Follow us for more information!
Instagram: @sunnus_official
TikTok: @sunnus_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunnus.official
Telegram: https://t.me/sunnus_official
Website: https://www.sunnus2021.nussportsclub.org

Image: NUS Students’ Sports Club

June Sugar & Spice Monthly Talk – Pride Month
2021-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The Sugar and Spice movement allows a discourse to transform conventional thinking that people raised in traditional societies are unable to express themselves with confidence and purpose when it comes to sex – preferences, attitudes, social discretion and judgement. What are the drivers that compel people to make certain choices in life that have a long lasting impact?

Perhaps it is their conservative upbringing or the fact that sex has often been a taboo topic not to be spoken of at home. We aim to impart positive messages and learning around sex, sexuality and sexual wellness. Empowering participants to listen, observe, learn and find sexual wellness by their own free will.

Throughout our events we will work together with participants to question and refine their mind-set, freeing them from any cultural measures that could have resulted in low sexual self-esteem and a fear of enjoying the pleasures of positive sexual wellness that generates happiness and overall self-positivity. Working closely with participants with care and privacy we aim to help close the gap on their lack of sexual education and positive role models regarding sexual wellness.
The online nature of our events allows participants from all over the world to connect and interact with others who may have a similar or comparable upbringing. To ensure that sessions are dynamic, interactive and helpful, speakers and facilitators are all skilful and empathetic experts in their field.

Come join us and embark on a new positive learning journey!

Date: Friday 18 June 2021
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Singapore time
Where: Zoom

The Intersection of it All

An examination of the different identities they take up as an individual that impacts their existence and activism. As a Fat Non Binary Bisexual South Asian born in Singapore, they share experiences of Fatphobia, Biphobia and of being a minority race. To drive home the fact that no one part of their identity can exist without the championing of the rest of them. Having always been activist at heart but only getting into it in their mid 30s, they delve into the challenges of coming out later in life in the public eye and coming to a place of true self acceptance.

About Aarti Olivia Dubey

Aarti Olivia Dubey is a former mental health therapist who took a leap of faith at 30 and started a plus size fashion blog known as Curves Become Her. Today, they exist both as a plus size fashion blogger and activist. Their activism spans across various intersections of their identity – from Fat Liberation to Human Rights and their Queer Identity. They have worked with local, regional and international publications, organisations, media outlets to advocate for marginalised bodies.

It’s not a Culture War – It’s a Proxy War

By definition, a proxy war is a war instigated by a major power which does not itself become involved. Growing up in a sheltered environment, they used to be ignorant and close-minded, but acknowledging their queerness helped them to open their eyes, mind and heart. Their introspection enabled their extrospection. Through this ongoing journey, they have come to learn of how the personal is political – and the lack of substantive action from the top is harming the lives of fellow LGBTQ+ folks. In this presentation, Elijah (they/them) shares about everything about and surrounding their queerness – coming out, facing discrimination, getting involved in advocacy, activism and politics, and simply being and becoming.

About Elijah Tay

Elijah Tay (they/them) is a passionate youth activist who has been involved in advocacy work since they were in secondary school. At the age of 16, they founded initiatives like @QueersOfLH and @MyQueerStorySG to uplift the voices of the LGBTQ+ community in school and in Singapore respectively. They have also shared extensively in live discussions and podcasts, such as on New Naratif’s Political Agenda, Sayoni’s webinars, SPEQ:TRUM podcast, Lesbeheard’s Instagram Live and Ferne Health’s online workshop. They believe in the importance of creating safe spaces while moving society towards becoming a safe space for all.

In My Utopia, Queer is the Default

Many of the stories we see in the media about “coming out” as LGBTQ highlight stories of people who knew very early on in their childhood that they were Queer, and thus searching for validation and support for their identity. Some young people do have an inkling early on, but what gets left out of the narrative of queerness are folks who don’t unlearn their hetersexuality until their adult years. In her journey of unlearning heterosexuality, Jayda shares her journey of feeling “queer enough” for the LGBTQ community, as a pansexual femme, and how our current culture of compulsory monogamy doesn’t leave enough room for many of us to explore our queerness or gender.

About Jayda Shuavarnnnasri

Jayda Shuavarnnnasri is a queer Southeast Asian sexuality & relationship educator. Also known as Sex Positive Asian Auntie, she works to liberate folks from sexual shame by creating space for authentic conversations about sexuality, relationships, identity and healing. The topics that excite her most are sexual exploration, identity, transformative justice, and non-conventional relationships. She is also the co-producer of Don’t Say Sorry podcast, which centers the experience of Southeast Asian women navigating relationships, mental health and sexuality.

Sponsored by: PinkLifestyle

PinkLifestyle offers a wide range of lingerie, personal massage equipment, lubricants and aromatic body oil. We carry top brands around the world — Japan, UK and USA, each with their own distinctive culture and definition of design and innovation. Our mission is simply based on careful selection of products with the best quality, at the most affordable prices. We aim to bring couples closer together in the most direct manner. It is our goal to help you feel good about yourself and to draw out your inner beauty.

ONE: BATTLEGROUND!
2021-07-30 20:30 - 22:00 | Virtual
ONE Championship™ (ONE) has announced the full card for ONE: BATTLEGROUND, which will broadcast live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 30 July.
In the main event, reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao defends his World Title against Thai phenom Prajanchai PK. Saenchai Muaythaigym. In the co-main event, former two-division ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang takes on Leandro Ataides in a pivotal middleweight clash.
Also featured on the card is a battle of top-ranked featherweight kickboxers, as Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (#4) faces the debuting Tayfun Ozcan (#5). Indian star Ritu Phogat and Singaporean-American prodigy Victoria Lee will also be in action.
ONE: BATTLEGROUND
30 July 2021
Singapore Indoor Stadium

ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship

(C) Sam-A Gaiyanghadao
VS
Prajanchai PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym

Mixed Martial Arts
Middleweight

Aung La N Sang
VS
Leandro Ataides

Featherweight Kickboxing

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong
VS
Tayfun Ozcan

Mixed Martial Arts
Atomweight

Ritu Phoga
VS
Lin Heqin

Mixed Martial Arts
Bantamweight

Chen Rui
VS
Jeremy Pacatiw

Mixed Martial Arts
Atomweight

Victoria Lee
VS
Wang Luping

ONE is working closely with the relevant government agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of health and safety for the closed-door event. There will be no live audience at this closed-door production.
ONE: BATTLEGROUND II and ONE: BATTLEGROUND III will also take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, airing on 13 August and 27 August, respectively.
ONE: BATTLEGROUND II features a main event showdown between former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang and Chinese mixed martial arts star Zhang Lipeng, who will be making his ONE debut. In the co-main event, #5-ranked strawweight contender and former ONE Strawweight World Champion Alex Silva takes on Miao Li Tao.
ONE: BATTLEGROUND III is headlined by an explosive bantamweight Muay Thai battle between #1-ranked contender Saemapetch Fairtex and Thai superstar Tawanchai PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym. In the co-main event, former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke faces Chinese phenom Banma Duoji.
For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com.

Images: ONE Championship™

3M Moves @ South East 2021
2021-08-02 - 2021-10-11 | Virtual
Are you a fitness addict or looking for motivation to work out? From August 2 to October 11, 2021, take part in the 3M Moves @ South East 2021 campaign and give back to the community by keeping fit.
Organised by global science company 3M and the South East Community Development Council, 3M Moves aims to clock 7,000 exercise hours to raise more than S$102,000 worth of 3M stationery for 3,000 underprivileged students in the South East District.
The exercise-to-product mechanism is simple. For every 20 minutes of exercise, 3M will donate a product. Since 2013, 3M Moves has encouraged more than 227,000 people to raise over S$1.3M worth of 3M products for 25,700 beneficiaries.
Do good for yourself and others today! Simply contribute through your favourite exercises or follow workout programs hosted by ActiveSG and Health Promotion Board. You can also join free virtual fitness classes by gym partners ImPAct @ Hong Lim Green and F45@Paya Lebar or Wushu/Tai Ji classes by Martial House.
Besides working out, you can also help distribute product hampers to our beneficiaries. To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Koh_Jia_Yi@pa.gov.sg.
Event Details
From 2 August to 11 October 2021, share videos of yourself exercising on your public Instagram or Facebook account. Please state the number of minutes of exercise, along with the hashtag #3MMoves and tag the respective organisations (IG: @3MSingapore and @southeastcdc; FB: @3MSingapore and www.facebook.com/secdc).
Participants are reminded to follow the tightened safe management measures for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity.
Submit your exercises through this form or by scanning the QR code on the left.
Workout Classes

Partners
Registration links

Physical & Virtual Workouts

ImPAct @ Hong Lim Green Virtual Yoga Classes (For all ages)
F45 @ Paya Lebar Physical Classes (For all ages)
Martial House – Intro to Wushu/Tai Ji Classes (For all ages)

ActiveSG

ActiveSG Programs (For All Levels)
ActiveSG Circle – Classes
ActiveSG Virtual Programs
Free YouthLed WorkOuts

Health Promotion Board (HPB)

Free Virtual Workout (MOVE IT!)
HPB Workout Videos (MOVE IT!) (For All Ages)
HPB 20mins Home Workout
HPB Office Workout

Your exercise will count towards raising 3M stationery packs worth S$34 for the underprivileged students.

Images: 3M Singapore

ONE: EMPOWER
2021-09-03 19:00 - 22:30 | Virtual
ONE Championship™ (ONE) is set to broadcast ONE: EMPOWER on Friday, 3 September 2021 and this marks the first all-women’s fight card hosted by a major global martial arts organisation.
ONE Championship’s greatest female athletes are ready to shine under the spotlight and the event will also kickstart the long-awaited ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix series.
In the main event, reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan defends her World Title against #2-ranked strawweight contender Michelle Nicolini. All four quarterfinal matchups for the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix were also announced, as well as three additional bouts on the lead card.
Please refer to the above poster for the fight details.
You can watch the matches live on the ONE Super App or via YouTube.

Image: ONE Championship

Mindful Meditation at The Big Sit @ Guoco Tower
2021-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Guoco Tower Urban Park, 1 Wallich Street Guoco Tower, Level 1, Singapore, 078881, Singapore
Mindfulness Day on 12 September 2021 is a timely reminder for us to reflect on our state of wellbeing and recommit to being more intentional in caring for our own emotional, physical and mental wellness. With the global pandemic disrupting lives and livelihoods, taking care of oneself is especially crucial to cope with the stresses brought on by social isolation and juggling multiple commitments within the confines of the home.
To commemorate this day, GuocoLand has partnered with The Big Sit – a dedicated community that meets regularly in urban spaces to practice the skills of mindfulness for mental wellbeing in shared social meditation.
Led by experienced instructors, The Big Sit will be held at Guoco Tower’s City Room, a sheltered, open space ​catered for recreational and lifestyle events. Its glass canopy shelter and beautifully landscaped gardens is a perfect space to slow down and simply sit and rest in moments of stillness and silence. The 60-minute session will involve simple mindfulness movements and culminate with sitting to still the mind.

The Big Sit x Guoco Tower Event Details:

Location:
Guoco Tower Urban Park, City Room Level 1 (1 Wallich Street, S078881)

Date/ Time:
12 September 2021 (Saturday), 6.00pm-7.00pm

Dress Code & Items to have:
Workout clothes, yoga mat/large towel, drinking water

Fees & Public Registration:
Free-$8*. Limited spaces are available. Sign up here.

*Paid and Donation Tickets will be given priority in seating and space setup.

National Heart Week/ World Heart Day 2021 Virtual
2021-09-18 08:00 - 2021-10-03 17:00 | Virtual
Held in commemoration of National Heart Week/World Heart Day (NHW/WHD), the annual event organised by the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) returns virtually this year!
As the championing voice advocating heart health for five decades, SHF has been at the forefront in the battle against heart disease. In a bid to promote healthier lifestyles, the virtual event aims to educate and empower Singaporeans to use ❤️(heart) and connect with one another as we care for our own and our families’ heart health. The event this year will shine the spotlight on hidden sodium content in our everyday meals that can lead to hypertension.
Over the span of three weeks from 18 September to 3 October 2021, the virtual event will feature health talks where healthcare experts share on topics such as hypertension and salt intake, gestational hypertension and other cardiovascular disease. From heart-pumping workouts by fitness instructors to delectable heart-healthy recipes demonstrated by Nutritionist Charlotte Mei, the virtual event will feature an exciting line-up of programmes for all participants to enjoy from home!
Other highlights include the launch of the Down with Hypertension Programme that educates the public on blood pressure (BP) monitoring, with 500 complimentary BP monitors to be given to participants of the programme; and Hugopoly, an interactive online board game featuring SHF’s lovable mascot Hugo, where participants can stand to win attractive prizes!
Key event highlights

18 September
Launch of Hugopoly interactive game with attractive prizes to be won!

19 September, 2pm
Down with Hypertension Programme (English session)

23 September, 8pm
Cooking Demonstration by Charlotte Mei

25 September, 2pm
Shake the Salt Habit to Lower Hypertension

26 September
Pregnancy and Heart Disease

29 September
3 Highs of CVD (中文 Chinese health talk)

2 October, 2pm
Down with Hypertension Programme (Malay session)

Event microsite: www.myheart.org.sg/world-heart-day
For more information, please refer to Singapore Heart Foundation’s website and Facebook page.

Image: Singapore Heart Foundation

The Limitless Run 2021 - I Run For Hope
2021-10-03 - 2021-10-10 | Virtual
The Limitless Run (TLR) is back and last year saw the funds raised to S$60,015 which helped to provide about 1,090 counselling sessions for youths in need of mental health treatment.
This year, things have changed and your help is needed once more. With the recent incidents that have been happening, Limitless is seeing more and more youths reaching out for help. Last year saw a total of 373 youths but as of the end of August 2021, that number has risen to 650.
That’s staggering. It’s beyond anything that could’ve been planned for. And Limitless hasn’t been able to provide every one of them the help they deserve due to the lack of mental health professionals to meet the need. The numbers are expected to rise and there is a need to expand the clinical team to provide for that increase.
By participating in TLR 2021, you will be helping to fund the increased costs required to meet the growing need for Limitless’ services and enable them to expand their clinical team. This will in turn allow them to help more youths who need mental health therapy.
Virtual Run
All runners will be encouraged to use a running app to track and record their time and distance, and the finisher’s medal will be sent after verification. Besides the finisher’s medal, all participants will also be entitled to a race pack, and runners in the 10km solo category are entitled to a race tee (which can also be purchased separately).
Runners will also get access to masterclasses conducted by mental health professionals from 11-15 October 2021.
Runners are also encouraged to help multiply their impact and will be given a toolkit to help fundraise within their own communities and on social media through giving.sg.

Those who do not wish to run but would still like to support the cause, they can choose to give at www.giving.sg/limitless/tlr2021 and all donations done there will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the government!
To sign up for the run, please register at https://connect.justrunlah.com/virtual-challenge/the-limitless-run-2021/.
For more details about The Limitless Run 2021, please visit www.limitless.sg/run.

Images: Limitless

AIA Live in Singapore 2021
2021-10-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Local influencers Benjamin Kheng and Andrew Marko, together with special guests AIA Global Ambassador David Beckham and footballers from the Singapore Premier League, invite Singaporeans to join them for the very first AIA Live in Singapore on Thursday, 7 October, 5.00pm-6.00pm SGT.
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, this first event will feature a Tai Chi masterclass to sharpen focus, build emotional resilience, sleep better and most importantly, enhance overall well-being to combat the languish we feel due to the pandemic.
In addition to learning this age-old Chinese martial art together, fans will also get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their questions answered by David Beckham during the event on how he keeps himself healthy and happy in challenging times.
David Beckham, AIA’s Global Ambassador, shared: “It’s great that AIA Live’s online health and wellness event is back as we are all still adapting to the world we are now living in. It’s so important to keep discussing the different ways we can all stay positive and share tips on the little changes we can make to improve our health and wellness. I’m excited to be joined by so many great speakers and be a part of this event.”
To register for the first AIA Live in Singapore event and stand a chance to have your questions answered by the mega star and win exclusive signed merchandise, please visit: . Question submission and event registration will close on 4 October 2021 (2359 hrs).
More details on the second AIA Live in Singapore event will be announced within the coming weeks. #AIALiveinSG #AIASG #HealthierLongerBetterLives

Images: AIA Singapore

A Dialogue: Daughters on Loss of their Mothers Due to Breast Cancer
2021-10-17 21:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. My friend @zai.miztiq and I @drmarthalee are holding a virtual Instagram live to share about our experiences as daughters and caregivers of mothers who lost their battle with breast cancer. This will be a heartfelt and honest sharing with practical advice. Please join us!
Sun 17 Oct 9-10pm Singapore time on IG Live via @drmarthalee
#breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #motherdaughter #caregiving #caregiver #iglive #freeevent #hearttoheart #realstories #sglife #sgcancer #Sexuality #death #grieving
About Dr. Martha Tara Lee
A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Dr. Martha Tara Lee is Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching. She has a doctorate in human sexuality, masters in counselling and two other degrees. In practice for 12 years, Dr. Lee is also the appointed Resident Sexologist for sexual wellness boutique PinkLifestyle.com and Clinical Sexologist of Singapore Cancer Society.
Website: www.ErosCoaching.com
About Zai Miztiq
Zai Miztiq, also known as the walking and talking miracle, is a global speaker, author, trainer, model and life coach. Her works have reached out to thousands across Asia, UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Zai stands today to share her story today, empowering others on how she managed to overcome her fears and doubts and the framework she used to turn any obstacles or pain into power.
Website: www.StepUpJourney.com

AIA Live in SG - Game On with Spurs!
2021-10-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
This October, join a star-studded line-up of players for an hour-long virtual event focusing on the theme of mental wellbeing. With the help of local influencer Amanda Chaang and Singapore Premier League side Young Lions, the Tottenham Hotspur footballers will be taking on AIA Singapore’s challenge of football drills.
After successfully getting David Beckham to try out Tai Chi for greater mental resilience, the leading life insurer will be challenging Son Heung-Min, Ben Davies, Joe Rodon and Oliver Skipp from Tottemham Hotspur Football Club next on 21 October 2021, Thursday – as part of the event series’ mission to inspire individuals and families in Singapore to try something new for healthier, longer, better lives.
The event will be filmed at Hotspur Way in London, with a delayed telecast exclusively for Singapore the same week on Thursday, 21 October 2021, 5.00pm to 6.30pm (SGT).
Fans will also get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their questions answered by Son Heung-Min Ben Davies, Joe Rodon and Oliver Skipp during the event on how they have been managing their mental health professionally and personally. In doing so, they hope to share tips on the little changes that everyone – whether a football player or not – can make to strengthen mental resilience and improve overall health.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min added, “It is an honour to play a vital role in encouraging people to live healthier lifestyles through sports. We are grateful for the opportunity to inspire great positivity among our fans and supporters in Singapore through this series with AIA. Let’s set new health goals and keep moving forward together.”
To register for the event, stand a chance to have your questions answered by the stars of Tottenham Hotspur and win exclusive signed merchandise, please visit: .
Question submission will close on 10 October 2021, (2359hrs) and the last day of event registration is 19 October 2021, (2359hrs).

Image: AIA Singapore

Evolve Festival: Cord Cutting Ceremony – Release with Love, Take Back Your Power
2021-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Cord cutting is a well known spiritual practice.
The practice of cord cutting helps to release energetic ties we have with people/ behavior, take back energy that has been lost, and gain a stronger a sense of self and restablish healthy boundaries.
Come with a curious, open mind and heart, and an intention to release a person/ people/ behaviour. All emotions are welcomed.
You are free to participate to the level you feel comfortable with and will never be forced to do anything you don’t want to.
When/ Where
Date: Saturday October 23, 2021
Time: 3:00am – 5:00am PDT / 6:00 – 8:00pm Singapore Time
Register here.
What is EVOLVE FEST?
EVOLVE FEST is a 5-day GLOBAL online Festival. Bringing together relationship enthusiasts from all over the world, to embark on a journey of love, transformation and togetherness.
Come, discover what’s possible when we gather the world’s leading minds, open hearts and adventurous souls in an active inquiry for what’s on the leading edge of evolution through human connection.
Get your ticket now https://evolvefest.online/doctor25
Join us October 22-26 from anywhere in the world alongside more than 50 of the world’s top Relationship guides, coaches, teachers and facilitators. Take part in over 150+ hours of live workshops, inspiring thoughts and relational upgrades!
For one incredibly low ticket price you will receive all of this:
A 5 day 24/7 journey fitting to all time zones.
Full Access to the entire live program of 100+ workshops and lectures
Quality teachings of top facilitators from all over the world
Full Access to the Festival community group to meet, connect and share with others just like you!
30 days of access to the recorded workshops.
+ This is the second edition of this online Festival of it’s only getting better!
Get your ticket now
https://evolvefest.online/doctor25
Presenters, Performers & Guides
We have over 50 leaders (and more being added daily!) who will share their insights on a range of topics from Monogamy/Non-Monogamy, Communication, Sexuality, BDSM/Kink, Trauma Awareness, Tantra, Embodiment, Shadow work , Conscious Community, Parenting, Conscious Dating and Marriage, Conflict resolution and triggers, Attachment theory, Relationship Endings, Passion/Attraction/Desire, Non-Binary, Gender fluid and LBGTQ relating, The Science of relating (biology) and more…
Visit our presenters page to see the entire list and watch it grow!
Tickets
***EVOLVE FEST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!***
We are offering partial and significant discounts to honor the reality of this current economy and the spirit of inclusion, while also supporting our artists and facilitators who have also been deeply impacted by loss of events and work at this time.
Any price option you choose gives you full access to the entire festival including all 150 + live workshops and 30 days access to the recorded workshop library.
*Purchase tickets below -All prices USD
Get your ticket now
www.EvolveFest.online/doctor25
Regular Ticket Price: $199 – Just that, our full ticket price for full festival access – For those who are in financial ease with little to no impact from the restrictions
Partial Discount Ticket: $149 – For those who have had some impact and could use support but are otherwise in a reasonable flow.
Deep Discount Ticket: $99 – A 50% reduction for those who have low to no income, due to the current restrictions
This pricing format is an opportunity for all of us to tune in and receive the gift of asking for support when we need it or to receive the gift of offering support generously when we have extra to share, so we may all gather in love and ease.
Get your ticket now
https://evolvefest.online/doctor25
What inspired EVOLVE FEST into being?
All life on earth shares a universal common ancestor. For the past 3.5+ billion years, that one life has continued to evolve as patterns of our biodiversity have been shaped and reshaped, forming variations of new species, changes within our species, and loss of species throughout the evolutionary history of earth.
As we shift and change biologically we are also going through massive changes relationally. We are adapting to our new and constantly changing environment through the way we relate to one another as an ever-evolving species. We are simply not designed to stay the same or maintain some sort of status quo. As humanity continues to move through it’s latest shift as a global culture we would like to create a time to make space to not only acknowledge but encourage this process of becoming better human beings through our capacity to evolve relationally.
It’s not a surprise to any of us that if we want to continue to not only survive, but also thrive, as a species in harmony with this planet we must come together in love and solidarity. In order to do that, we need to look at the ways we relate, our relationship to trauma, fear and violence and what we can do to coexist in cooperation and unity with one another– not despite but in celebration of the way our species has and will continue to evolve forming new variations to our original one life. Just like the butterfly mutates and adapts to form new colors and varieties, so do we.
EvolveFest is an online festival bringing you the leading teachers, facilitators and role models for a new paradigm of relating. Join us and world renowned presenters with freshly inspired ideas, concepts and practices on how we can consciously continue to come together to use that which is at the heart of everything we do – love, relationships and family- to inspire our evolutionary process as relational beings.
https://evolvefest.online/doctor25

tokidoki X AIA Better Lives Charity Run
2021-11-06 | Virtual
In support of AIA Better Lives Fund, AIA Singapore will host South East Asia’s first tokidoki-themed run – tokidoki X AIA Better Lives Charity Run – from 17 December 2021 to 31 January 2022.
AIA Singapore is partnering with tokidoki, a global pop-culture and lifestyle brand that has amassed a huge following since its debut in 2005, to rally individuals and families to collectively create a far-reaching impact for the Fund’s beneficiaries. Inspired by tokidoki’s characters, the charity run will feature unique tokidoki’s Better Lives stories to reach and engage the fanbase in relevant and meaningful ways.
Themed “Better World, Better You”, the immersive and interactive charity run aims to encourage participants to instill positive habits that contribute to a healthier future not just for themselves, but also the wider community. The run will feature a hybrid format combining in-person and virtual elements:
Virtual Run
Participants will be able to clock distances at their own pace and convenience, anytime and anywhere during the event period, by tracking their progress on 42Race’s app. tokidoki character badges and rewards can be unlocked and collected at each milestone.
Three hundred tokidoki fans will also get a chance to meet iconic tokidoki mascots in person and receive additional exclusive tokidoki gifts simply by purchasing the S$55.00 meet and greet experience package[1].
Offline Engagement
Complete curated tokidoki-themed routes anytime during the 46 days event period. These curated routes around Singapore will also feature checkpoints with QR codes for participants to stand a chance to win exclusive prizes when they complete missions along the way.
All sign-ups during the early-bird period from today to 15 November will enjoy a discounted registration fee of S$35.90 per participant (U.P. S$45.00)1. Each registration will include a limited-edition tokidoki goodie bag worth over S$100.00. Registration for the charity run will end on 20 January 2022 (2359 hrs).
Proceeds from the sale of registration tickets and limited-edition merchandise will go toward AIA Better Lives Fund[2]. Additionally, participants can also purchase and donate their goodie bag to AIA Singapore’s adopted beneficiaries as a gift to spread the love this festive season.

To register for tokidoki X AIA Better Lives Charity Run, please visit: www.aia.com.sg/tokidokirun
For more information about AIA Better Lives Fund, please visit: www.aia.com.sg/betterlivesfund

[1] Purchases made to AIA Better Lives Charity Fund will not be entitled to tax deductions.
[2] All proceeds from race registrations will be donated to the AIA Better Lives Fund. Proceeds (less the cost of production) from additional merchandise will also be donated to the AIA Better Lives Fund.
Image: tokidoki X AIA Singapore

Run for Inclusion 2021
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-18 | Virtual
Run for Inclusion is the largest inclusive running event in Singapore where participants run alongside runners with special needs, including the hearing, intellectually, physically and visually challenged. This year, it will feature a virtual event where participants can race at their own pace and comfort. Participants can choose to take part in either of the two event categories: the 0-10km running or 0-20km cycling.

To date, over 1,000 participants including 824 persons with special needs have registered for the virtual event. The event aims to reach out to 2,000 participants, including 1,000 special needs participants and their caregivers.
Following the tradition of previous years’ runs, Runninghour will offer complimentary entries to all PWSN and their caregivers for the event, limited to one caregiver per PWSN, to encourage more PWSN to participate in the event and to promote inclusivity and an active lifestyle within the community. This is made possible in partnership with Central Singapore Community Development Council under the ‘Solvate’ programme.
Participants will be required to upload proof of their attempted distance and date upon completion of their race on JustRunLah’s website to receive the race medal.
Unique to this year’s RFI, used horseshoes from Singapore Turf Club, the oldest existing and only horse-racing club in Singapore, will be given a new shine and upcycled as race medals. Participants will receive the limited-edition commemorative medal, making it a meaningful and lucky memento for all. Singapore Turf Club is Run for Inclusion 2021’s official Event Partner.
Registration is at https://www.runninghour.com/registration and closes on 14 Dec 2021.
For more information, please email raceinfo@runninghour.com.

Images: Runninghour

ONE: HEAVY HITTERS
2022-01-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore, 397691, Singapore
ONE Championship™ (ONE) today announced the full card for ONE: HEAVY HITTERS, which broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 14 January.
In the main event, reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan returns to defend her World Title against #4-ranked strawweight contender Ayaka Miura.
[ONE: HEAVY HITTERS pre-sale tickets available now]
In the co-main event, reigning ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman Kryklia defends his crown against top contender Murat Aygun.
Also on the card is an explosive bantamweight Muay Thai showdown between #1-ranked Saemapetch and fellow Thai phenom Tawanchai, as well as the highly anticipated debut of Khabib Nurmagomedov protege Saygid Izagakhmaev, who takes on James Nakashima in a lightweight mixed martial arts contest.
In addition, ONE: HEAVY HITTERS will open with a six-bout lead card featuring Japanese legend Yushin Okami, Singapore’s own Tiffany Teo, and many more.
ONE: HEAVY HITTERS
Friday, 14 January 2022
MAIN CARD
ONE Women’s Strawweight World Championship
(C) Xiong Jing Nan vs. (4) Ayaka Miura
Strawweight: 52.3 KG – 56.7 KG
ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship
(C) Roman Kryklia vs. Murat Aygun
Light Heavyweight: 93.1 KG – 102.1 KG
Muay Thai
(1) Saemapetch vs. Tawanchai
Bantamweight: 61.3 KG – 65.8 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
James Nakashima vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev
Lightweight: 70.4 KG – 77.1 KG
Muay Thai
Supergirl vs. Ekaterina Vandaryeva
Strawweight: 52.3 KG – 56.7 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
Senzo Ikeda vs. Jeremy Miado
Strawweight: 52.3 KG – 56.7 KG
LEAD CARD
Muay Thai
(5) Elias Mahmoudi vs. Walter Goncalves
Flyweight: 56.8 KG – 61.2 KG
Kickboxing
Beybulat Isaev vs. Giannis Stoforidis
Light Heavyweight: 93.1 KG – 102.1 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
Yushin Okami vs. Leandro Ataides
Middleweight: 84.0 KG – 93.0 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
Shuya Kamikubo vs. Troy Worthen
Bantamweight: 61.3 KG – 65.8 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
(1) Tiffany Teo vs. Meng Bo
Strawweight: 52.3 KG – 56.7 KG
Mixed Martial Arts
Robin Catalan vs. Elipitua Siregar
Strawweight: 52.3 KG – 56.7 KG
The lead card begins 6 PM Singapore Standard Time (SGT). The main card begins 8:30 PM SGT. Check your local listings for the global broadcast in 150+ countries. Also available on the ONE Super App (some regions excluded).
For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com.

Image: ONE Championship

Maybank's Walk for Humanity
2022-02-20 - 2022-03-20 | Virtual
From February 20 to March 20, Maybank Singapore will organise ‘Walk for Humanity’, a virtual charity walk that aims to raise funds in support of the Singapore Red Cross’ local and regional humanitarian efforts, and invites members of the public to clock steps and do good for humanity, one step at a time.
Registration for the walk opens today, and members of the public are invited to sign up for free on the 42Race website and join the Walk for Humanity – all in the name of charity. Users can submit their distance clocked over the period of February 20 to March 20 by connecting Strava or Garmin on both Android and iOS devices to the 42Race apps. Each completion comes with an e-certification and an e-badge.
In total, Maybank hopes to raise S$300,000 in support of Singapore Red Cross’ local and regional humanitarian efforts. Maybank will donate S$10 for every kilometre clocked by participants of the Virtual Walk, pledging up to S$150,000 in donations for humanitarian aid for communities affected by the floods in Malaysia and Typhoon Rai in the Philippines. This is in addition to Maybank’s earlier donation to the Singapore Red Cross to aid COVID-19 relief in Indonesia.

Image: Maybank’s Walk for Humanity

NKF Race Inspired 2022
2022-03-18 - 2022-04-07 | Virtual
To register, please visit the website https://www.nkfraceinspired.com/.

Cordlife 'We are Family' Charity Virtual Walkathon
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-21 | Virtual
Building on the momentum to strengthen its familial ties with the community, consumer healthcare company catering to families, Cordlife Group Limited (“Cordlife” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) will be putting their best foot forward as they mark their 21 year milestone anniversary. By kickstarting their ‘We are Family’ Charity Virtual Walkathon in May 2022, Cordlife will be cementing yet another collaboration within the community on this momentous occasion.
Taking place from 1 to 21 May 2022, Cordlife will be rallying families to come together to participate in a symbolic and meaningful Virtual Walkathon. In an ode to the spirit of family and togetherness, all proceeds raise through the Virtual Walkathon will support Metta School, whose curriculum offers special education for students aged 7 to 21 with mild intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Cordlife has also pledged a donation that comprises of all the proceeds from the fund-raising initiative.
How to participate?

The charity Virtual Walkathon will take place from 1 to 21 May 2022 and comprises of a 2.1 kilometre walk that can be carried out via their preferred fitness app.
To verify the completion of the Virtual Walkathon, participants will have to take a screenshot of the distance covered and upload it to their social media profile page.
All participants will stand a chance to win attractive prizes when they post a photo with the tags @cordlifesg #happybirthday. Participants must ensure that the photo posted is set to “Public” setting to be eligible.
Participants can register for the Virtual Walkathon at https://www.cordlife.com/sg/csr2022/ from 30 March to 30 April 2022.
Registration costs S$10/person and is limited to the first 500 registrations.

To recognise the efforts of participants and to honour the community’s contributions throughout the years, Cordlife will also be organising a Virtual Birthday Party on 22 May 2022. Highlights of the virtual bash include games and attractive prizes, with a Grand Prize of $2,100 cash to be won, and $210 cash for 21 lucky winners.

Image: Cordlife

FREE Virtual Zumba Class
2022-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
FIT Summit has arranged a special free virtual class for the health, fitness and wellness community to enjoy. The 60-minute class, hosted by our partners at Zumba® and Strong Nation™ with their top instructors running the class. We invite you (your colleagues and even your family members) to join us for a great way to start your weekend.
The workout will be held live on 6th May (1pm-2pm SG/HK). You can register your free tickets here now: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/tradeshow/thefitsummit-zumbastrong-class1
We hope, your colleagues and families can join us online for a fun workout. All the team at FIT Summit will be taking part too and look forward to seeing you online then!

Image: FIT Summit, Zumba® and Strong Nation™

ItaliAE in Singapore: A photographic journey through Italy from Alinari to the Masters of Contemporary Photography
2022-05-18 - 2022-06-17
From 18 May to 17 June 2022, Singapore residents have the opportunity to do a photographic journey in Italy through the images of Alinari Foundation, the oldest photographic agency in the world.
The photography exhibition ItaliAE, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and with Alinari and Fondazione Alinari as partners, will take place in two venues: Visual Arts Centre (18 May – 15 June 2022, 3-9 pm, 10 Penang Road #01-02, Dhoby Ghaut Green, S238469) and National Library (20 May – 17 June 2022, 12-7pm, Level 9 Promenade, 100 Victoria Street S188064). Entrance will be free.
Italy’s Ambassador to Singapore, Mr Mario Andrea Vattani, says: “ItaliAE is an exhibition conceived to convey the beauty and variety of Italy, its landscapes, its creativity and its people through photography. Singaporeans, who are increasingly showing an appreciation of Italy and its art and culture, will have the opportunity to discover a plural Italy, on which over time of the gaze of photographers with very different tones, techniques and styles has fallen, careful to capture the country’s mobile and complex identities, its traditions as well as its subtlest lines of evolution. We invite all the communities in Singapore to visit ItaliAE”.

A composite anthology of shots – over 160 images taken from historical and contemporary archives – retraces a century and a half of history, recreating an ideal gallery of portraits and memories, witnessing the extraordinary vitality of Italian photography. From the Alinari brothers, pioneers and protagonists of an approach to art and communication through images that accompanied the construction of the national identity, to the great masters of twentieth-century Italian photography and contemporary photography. Through the works of over 75 authors, an original visual narrative of our country is built: a story that is at the same time a small compendium of the history of photography, its techniques and its aims and aesthetic assumptions.
‘ItaliAE’ presents itself as a never-seen-before exhibition project, capable of bringing together, in a sometimes surprising way, the photography of yesterday and today, and techniques very distant in time, from calotype to I-photography, from autochrome of the early twentieth century to very modern Virtual Photography.
The exhibition is divided into three sections – Landscapes, Works and Faces -, each providing an ideal historical, artistic and documentary journey through the modes and genres of photography: a structure that is both simple – of great impact and immediate communicative power – and complex, able as it is to illuminate scenarios that are very different in origin and tone.
The exhibition, created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with Fratelli Alinari IDEA Spa, curated by Rita Scartoni and Luca Criscenti, will be presented abroad from 2021 in collaboration with the diplomatic-consular network and with the Italian Institutes of Culture. The images on display largely come from the Alinari Collections, declared by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, in December 2018, “of particularly important historical interest”; These are flanked by a selection of materials taken from archives and studies of the main Italian photographers of the twentieth century – already established authors as well as young protagonists of ultra-contemporary photography.
When and Where?
18 May – 15 June 2022 / 3-9pm
Visual Arts Centre
10 Penang Road, #01-02
Dhoby Ghaut Green
Singapore 238469
&
20 May – 17 June 2022 /12-7pm
National Library
Level 9 Promenade
100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064

For more information, contact segr2.singapore@esteri.it .

Image and Video: Alinari Archives

NParks-AIA Explore a Route Challenge
2022-05-20 - 2022-07-20 | Virtual
The challenge is conducted using the NParks Explore A Route (NEAR) app, an updated version of the Coast-to-Coast (C2C) application that was first launched in 2019. The app continues to use interactive augmented reality (AR) elements to provide users with a curated walking experience, as well as an online trail guide. The revamped app allows users to map their own trail and share it with others.
The goal is to encourage individuals to explore our green spaces with their family and friends and lead a healthier lifestyle. The challenge encourages park visitors to enjoy nature in a new way through the revamped app. AIA Singapore is NParks’ first partner that has come onboard to create a challenge on the revamped app. This is part of the life insurer’s commitment to support Singapore’s City in Nature vision for a more sustainable society and for families to live healthier, longer and better lives together.
Take part in the challenge and stand to win Decathlon e-vouchers (worth S$50 each) in the monthly lucky draw, with three 13″ MacBook Air laptops and 10 Fitbit Sense smartwatches up for grabs in the grand lucky draw at the end of the Challenge!

About the Challenge
The “NParks – AIA Explore a Route Challenge” will commence on 20 May 2022 in conjunction with the release of the NEAR app and will run till 20 July 2022. It is open to all to participate. Participants must play the in-app game Tic Tac Toe Board on the NEAR app which requires them to physically complete various trails ranging from 5 km to 15 km per trail. They will have a chance to win rewards at the end of each month within the challenge period or in the Grand Lucky Draw at the end of the challenge. There are nine starting points across eight proposed trails including the Coast-to-Coast (Central) Trail and various Park Connector Loops. AIA Singapore has contributed close to S$14,000 worth of prizes, which include shopping vouchers and a laptop, towards the challenge.
The challenge encourages users to experience the newly added NParks-curated trails and try out the new “Phyll My Trail” feature, which allows users to customise their own recreational trails in the revamped NEAR app. It empowers users to design routes to suit their interests and discover unique biodiversity and interesting features along the trail. In doing so, it seeks to improve their physical and mental well-being through the positive effects of nature.
The NEAR Application
Since its initial launch in 2019, the C2C mobile application has been well received with close to 100,000 downloads. It features interactive AR elements such as 3D-animated characters. These characters provide interesting information about native flora and fauna, and surrounding points of interest that users will encounter along our park trails and park connectors. The revamped app now allows users to curate their own trails and share the mapped trails with their in-app friends or on social media for them to experience and enjoy. This will encourage the community to exchange experiences with others and explore a wider variety of trails. In doing so, Singaporeans will get to appreciate nature more while forging closer bonds. This is in line with our efforts to make Singapore into a City in Nature– a key pillar in the Singapore Green Plan, which is a national movement to advance sustainable development – to create a green, liveable and sustainable home for all Singaporeans.

More information about the NEAR app and challenge can be found here.

Images: National Parks Board

Sugar & Spice Community Sharing: Our LGBTQIA Stories
2022-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
June is Pride Month.
This session welcomes people of all gender, sexual orientation and abilities. Conducted using Zoom, you can always turn your video and audio off, rename self, and private message the presenter so you can participate to the extent you’re comfortable with. Auto captioning will be provided and if you have a specific accessibility request, let us know at contact@eroscoaching.com. Recording will be made available for 30 days.
More about Sugar & Spice
The Sugar and Spice movement allows a discourse to transform conventional thinking that people raised in traditional societies are unable to express themselves with confidence and purpose when it comes to sex – preferences, attitudes, social discretion and judgement. What are the drivers that compel people to make certain choices in life that have a long lasting impact?
Perhaps it is their conservative upbringing or the fact that sex has often been a taboo topic not to be spoken of at home. We aim to impart positive messages and learning around sex, sexuality and sexual wellness. Empowering participants to listen, observe, learn and find sexual wellness by their own free will.
Throughout our events we will work together with participants to question and refine their mind-set, freeing them from any cultural measures that could have resulted in low sexual self-esteem and a fear of enjoying the pleasures of positive sexual wellness that generates happiness and overall self-positivity. Working closely with participants with care and privacy we aim to help close the gap on their lack of sexual education and positive role models regarding sexual wellness.
The online nature of our events allows participants from all over the world to connect and interact with others who may have a similar or comparable upbringing. To ensure that sessions are dynamic, interactive and helpful, speakers and facilitators are all skillful and empathetic experts in their field.
Date: Thursday 2 June 2022

Time: 7:00 – 8:00p.m. Singapore Time
Platform: Online via Zoom
Fee: Donation of S$10 recommended. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
Sign up at www.ErosCoaching.com/Events.
For enquiries, please email info@eroscoaching.com.

Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS)
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-12
Join a meditation masterclass at an art gallery, do Pilates onboard a luxury tall ship, or join a wellness tour to discover hidden gems in local neighbourhoods. These are some of the offerings that will be part of the Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) that will run from 3 to 12 June 2022.
Organised by Singapore Tourism Board in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG), Health Promotion Board (HPB), National Arts Council (NAC), Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), and Sport Singapore (SportSG).
Participants can look forward to a 10-day line-up of over 120 physical and virtual wellness offerings from fitness studios, attractions, hotels, shopping malls, artists and arts groups and other wellness and lifestyle businesses. There will also be a symposium and networking opportunities for businesses to connect and expand their wellness offerings.
Please refer to this page for the most updated listing and details of WFS programming. More information can also be found at the WFS website at www.wellnessfest.sg.

There will be several large-scale activations in popular locations across Singapore, including:
The Wellness Sensorium
A multi-sensory pop-up at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay that will have six zones offering innovative and instagrammable experiences. These include the Stone Ritual, which engages visitors in the mindful and collaborative exercise of stone-stacking to heighten their spatial awareness, and the Light and Sound Bath, a darkened environment filled with slow-moving coloured lights and ambient sound to induce a state of calm.
Visitors can also take part in free daily programmes at the Masterclass Studio. For example, participants can learn the practice of slow-stitching meditation from textile artist Agatha Lee, or join a cooking demo and nutrition workshop that celebrates health and Singapore’s local flavours with Charlotte Mei and Sarah Huang Benjamin. Other activities include fitness workouts, wellness talks and mental health circles.
Zentosa Fest
A play on Sentosa’s name, Singapore’s iconic leisure destination will be transformed into a wellness island retreat, leveraging on Sentosa’s scenic environment and island charm to help guests escape, rejuvenate and recharge – away from the stresses of urban living and grind. Organised as part of Sentosa’s 50th anniversary celebrations, specially curated wellness-themed stay over programmes, beach activities and a diverse pipeline of lifestyle offerings would be held across Sentosa throughout the month of June, helping guests discover the art of living well.
The Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, for instance, will be transformed into an escapade called “Stress Stop”, which will feature meditations, breath work, and sound bathing sessions; while Palawan Green will be transformed into a tentpole Zentosa Festival Village, featuring masterclasses, sports workshops, and outdoor performances.
Merli Wellness Trails
Three trails will be launched by 42Race, a hybrid race platform, across the Singapore Botanic Gardens, HortPark-Harbourfront and Fort Canning Park, where participants can explore the parks and garden, and answer questions in exchange for exclusive Merli and Friends virtual badges.

Please refer to this page for the most updated listing and details of WFS programming. More information can also be found at the WFS website at www.wellnessfest.sg.

Invigorate the senses with unique retail and food-themed experiences
A pop-up activation at Crane (Arab Street) will feature up to seven Made with Passion (a national marketing initiative that promotes our local lifestyle brands which embody the Singapore spirit of turning possibilities into reality) wellness brands on 4 and 5 June. There will also be brand-led workshops including Herbology Talks by FoodCulture, Scent by Six Perfume Workshops, and a Kombucha workshop with Starter Culture. Herbal Pharm will be collaborating with Cantina to provide smoothies for the breakfast crowd using a special smoothie bike.
Foodies can also indulge in a special ‘six-hands’ collaboration at 1-Arden, Singapore’s latest sky-high dining destination. The experience brings chefs and farmers together to prepare a wholesome meal, chosen from over 130 edible plant varieties and over 2,000 plants for their traditional healing properties, incorporated into contemporary culinary creations.
Festivalgoers can sign up for Wellness food tours such as the ‘TCM in Food’ Tour by Let’s Go Tour Singapore, where participants can discover how traditional Chinese medicine is applied into food preparation. They can also go on a ‘Family Farm Adventure’, an outdoor tour of Kampung Kampus by Earth Adventures that includes a farm-to-table plant-based organic lunch on the farm.
CapitaLand will hold its first wellness and community festival called Live It Up! across its malls and workspace properties. Participants can look forward to activities such as art therapy workshops and tea making classes, to embrace good health and wellness practices as part of their daily lives.

Re-energise with fitness classes and lifestyle offerings
From 11-12 June, visitors to Jewel Changi Airport can enjoy complimentary fitness and health classes at the Shiseido Forest Valley, set against the backdrop of the HSBC Rain Vortex. These classes are organised by Jewel Changi Airport Devt, Changi Airport Group, SportSG and STB. Participants can expect K-Kardio, Spin classes and a mass Taichi workout that promotes serenity through gentle movements, led by 2015 SEA Games Wushu gold medallist Lee Tze Yuan.
ClassPass will also conduct free virtual fitness/wellness classes at Gardens by the Bay and the scenic Civic District. These will be coupled with a mini virtual tour of each location so that everyone can experience Singapore and our wellness offerings from afar.
Locals and visitors can also boost their physical health through fitness and lifestyle activities such as Pilates followed by a curated meal and sail aboard Luxury Tall Ship Royal Albatross at Sentosa, a healthy Thai cooking class taught by Chef Donnapa of Greenhouse at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, and a guided walking tour around Little India by VegThisCity that introduces participants to Ayurvedic practices.
Rest and rejuvenate your mind
The arts play an important role in nurturing social, emotional and mental wellbeing, with the power to uplift spirits and improve wellness. From 3 – 12 June, look forward to islandwide arts offerings in the heartlands and city centres. In the Civic District, National Gallery Singapore will offer experiences including Somatic Movement workshops that allow participants to express themselves through qi gong, silat and other movements accompanied by traditional instruments and an eclectic playlist; a Slow Art programme that encourages mindful art appreciation and an immersive Sound Bath Experience specially designed for 10-14 year olds to enjoy soothing sounds that will relax the body and mind. Programmes by NAC’s Arts and Culture Nodes, an islandwide network of arts touchpoints also include visual arts workshops to enhance self-discovery and mindfulness; Chinese percussion and Latin dance workshops as well as a 10-metre art mural accompanied by a meditative soundscape.
COMO Shambhala Urban Escape will host a full-day open house on 12 June to inspire individuals, couples, young families and children to embrace fun and curiosity in their journey towards lifelong wellness. Guests can experience mindfulness-based art and movement for children, partner yoga, Pilates classes as well as nutrition and fertility talks.

Please refer to this page for the most updated listing and details of WFS programming. More information can also be found at the WFS website at www.wellnessfest.sg.

Images: Wellness Festival Singapore and Envato
