The Wellness Insider

National Heart Week/ World Heart Day 2022
2022-09-17 10:00 - 2022-09-18 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Our Tampines Hub, Central Plaza, Singapore
Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) will commemorate the National Heart Week/World Heart Day 2022 at Our Tampines Hub on 17 and 18 September this year with a physical event filled with enriching activities that benefit the heart.
The focus of this year’s campaign is on high blood cholesterol, a critical cardiovascular risk factor whose prevalence has risen sharply from 25.2% in 2010 to 39.1% in 2020.
High blood cholesterol is also the second most common risk factor of heart attacks in Singapore, after high blood pressure. It is a silent killer that cannot be detected without a blood test.
Through activities such as exercise workouts, health talks and a collaboration with Shopee Supermarket, the campaign this year encourages members of the public to manage blood cholesterol levels with diet and exercise modification, as well as to go for yearly health screening for early detection and treatment of high blood cholesterol.
For more information on National Heart Week/World Heart Day 2022, please visit this link.
Event details

Date: 17 to 18 September 2022
Time: 10am – 8pm
Venue: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
Cost: Free

See you at the event!

Images: Singapore Heart Foundation

Canberra Art Biennial
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-29 | Canberra, Australia
The 2022 edition sees the festival rebranded as Canberra Art Biennial and sees expansion to the National Arboretum (contour 656), the University of Canberra (contour 606) as well as maintaining and building further on our presence in North and South Canberra, centred on contour 556, the height above sea level of Lake Burley Griffin.

Contour 556 is the water level of Lake Burley Griffin, which links the event in name as well as in purpose to the history of the central Canberra landscape. The artworks and installations selected for the festival respond in some way to Canberra’s history, from 50,000 years to the present day. contour 556 will therefore offer the Canberra, Australian and international community a unique opportunity to engage with and understand the layers of Canberra’s history through art.
The event offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage with and understand the layers of Canberra’s history through art. Artists will be responding to the designed city of Canberra: represented by Australia’s political, cultural, and physical history.
Check out their program schedule here and plan your visit!

Images: Canberra Art Biennial

Celebrate Deepavali with the Indian Heritage Centre
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-23
Bask in the festive atmosphere at Little India this Deepavali! Known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, Deepavali is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. This year, the Indian Heritage Centre’s (IHC) Deepavali Open House welcomes everyone to celebrate the joyous occasion with an exciting array of programmes from 1 to 23 October 2022.

In a first for IHC, visitors will be able to enjoy the annual Little India Deepavali street light-up and decorations on the Deepavali Big Bus Tour, that will run over the Open House weekends. The customised open-top sightseeing bus tour provides the perfect introduction to the Little India precinct during the festive season and excellent photo opportunities from the top deck!

Adding more colour to the precinct, visitors will be able to contribute to a LEGO mural inspired by rangoli designs. The mural is designed in collaboration with LEGO artist Jeffrey Kong. Visitors will help to complete the mural by filling in its white outline with coloured LEGO bricks.

Bringing back a crowd-favourite, a miniature replica of the Little India Deepavali street light-up arch along Campbell Lane beckons the public to join in the festivities at IHC. The decorated arch extends from the institution’s entrance to its stairwell, serving as the perfect backdrop to take a Deepavali #OOTD! Visitors can also upload photos of themselves enjoying the light installations on social media and tag #IHCDeepavali to redeem limited-edition money packets.

Other Deepavali-themed programmes include craft workshops, cooking-demos, heritage trails, and evening trishaw rides. Registration is required for certain programmes at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com. Admission is free for all so be sure to participate!

Images: Indian Heritage Centre

CalmCon 2022
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-09 | Various, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Now in its second run, CalmCon Asia 2022 will feature discussions around workplace wellbeing, and speakers include corporate and community leaders from the Singapore government, such as Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, media influencers such as Adrian Ang (otherwise known as Xiao Ming from SGAG), Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer, Hepmil Media Group, Evy Wee, Head of Financial Planning and Personal Investing, DBS Bank, as well as mental health experts.
Some discussions that might be of interest to you include:

Why Asian Don’t Go to Therapy
#ifeelyoubro: Men Talk About Feelings
Caregivers Need Care Too: Caregiving & Compassion Fatigue

Aside from the virtual talks, there will also be in-person workshops and roundtables that will be happening in-person. Please find the full programme flow for the festival here: www.calmcon.asia/programme
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 8th October 2022 to 9th October 2022
Time: 10am – 5pm

Suicide Intervention Skills Webinar
2022-10-07 - 2022-11-01
Working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or impulses is challenging, which is why a broad and diverse approach is needed to prevent and respond to the issue. This one-hour webinar explores various insights related to suicide intervention, with a key emphasis on life promotion.

Participants will learn how to identify and assist those at risk of suicide and learn how to support people and communities impacted by suicide. From now until 1st November, sign up and take the webinar for free! In addition, after you complete the webinar, you can take the test to receive a certificate.
Do sign up here if you are interested, as your knowledge may help save a life in the future!

Images: Envato

Home Team NS REAL®Run
2022-10-08 | The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 31 Marina Park, Singapore, 019191, Singapore
HomeTeamNS’s annual flagship event, REAL® (Regular Exercise, Active Lifestyle) Run, is back with a return to in-person race, after two years as a virtual run. Established in 1996, REAL® Run started out as an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst Home Team NSmen, by Home Team NSmen. Runners can look forward to the water curtain jet spray flag-off by Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Red Rhino, features that are unique to HomeTeamNS’ REAL® Run.
In commemoration of the NS55 theme this year – Generations of Strength, HomeTeamNS is specially inviting Father-&-Child pairs to participate through a giveaway on their Facebook page. A pair of Father-&-Child REAL® Runners who participated last year in particular has shared that their motivation for joining was to combat their increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and to work towards a common goal of participating in an overseas marathon together; aligned with REAL® Run’s objective of regular exercise, active lifestyle.
Runners can partake in either a 5km or a 10km route starting from Gardens by the Bay, and the event is open to the public. You can refer to the following table for event fees:

Distance Category
Members
SAFRA /
PAssion Card
Public
Open

REAL®Run 2022
5km
S$54
S$59
S$64
S$69

10km
S$64
S$69
S$74
S$79

*Prices shown are NETT
REAL® Run 2022 Details

Registration Period: Now – 18 September 2022
Website: https://www.hometeamns.sg/realrun/
Race Date: Saturday, 08 October 2022
Time: 6am – 10am
Venue: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow

Sign up for the run here today!

Images: Home Team NS

Run for Hope 2022
2022-10-10 00:00 - 2022-10-31 23:30 | Virtual
Join the 2022 Limitless Run for Hope! Organized by Limitless, a non-profit organization founded with the desire to see every youth given the opportunity to live out their potential. Every dollar raised through this run will go towards supporting youth mental health work.
Last year they managed to raise S$48,365 through The Limitless Run 2021. This helped them provide about 744 counselling sessions for youths in need of mental health treatment. This year, they hope to raise even more!

It’s not very hard to your part, just sign up for the run, and since this is a virtual run, all runners can complete it at their own time. They will be encouraged to use a running app to track and record their time and distance. A medal will be sent to them after verifying the distance you have run.
Besides the finisher’s medal, all participants will also be entitled to a race pack, and runners in the 10km and 100km solo categories are entitled to a race tee. Runners will also get access to masterclasses conducted by mental health professionals from 24-28 October 2022.

Masterclass Dates – 24 October to 28 October

24 October – Introduction to Mental Health – Megan Tang, Counsellor – Limitless
25 October – Parenting Mentally Resilient Children – Celynn Chang, Sr Counsellor – Boy’s Town
25 October – Supporting a Friend – Asher Low, Sr Social Worker – Limitless
26 October – Healthy Ways To Manage Emotions – Audrey Bay, Psychologist – SKH
27 October – Creating an Ecosystem of Peer Support For All – Cho Mingxiu, Founder – CampusPSY
27 October – MENtal Health – Khoo Yi Feng, Social Worker – Limitless
28 October – Getting Healthy Sleep – Dr Victor Kwok, Psychiatrist – Private Space Medical
28 October – Advocacy: Finding Your Voice in the Digital World – Yanni Ruth Chin – TikTok Content Creator

Register now through this link! Do note that registration closes on 30 October 2022, and you have until 31 October 2022 to complete the run!

Images: Limitless

SpringOUT Pride Festival
2022-10-29 - 2022-11-30 | Canberra, Australia
SpringOUT is Canberra’s only pride festival. Held in November each year, it is a month-long pride festival that celebrates Australia’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly city and its LGBTQIA+ community in all its fabulous diversity.

The objectives of the festival are to:

provide a vehicle for LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups to express, affirm and celebrate their pride and highlight the contribution they make to the cultural fabric of the Canberra region;
promote a broader message of positivity, diversity and acceptance;
integrate the SpringOUT festival into the wider cultural and social profile for residents of the Canberra region, as well as the broader tourism market;
reaffirm a sense of community for individuals and groups who may otherwise be marginalised; and
provide educational, cultural and creative spaces that encourage free expression

Find out more about the event here!

Images: Spring Out

POSB PAssion Run for Kids
2022-10-30 07:30 - 09:00 | East Coast Park, Singapore
Not all heroes wear capes. You can, too, support children in Singapore by participating in the POSB PAssion Run for Kids, Singapore’s longest-running race that raises funds so that kids can have equal opportunity and realise their dreams. This year, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the POSB Passion Kids Fund, participants can look forward to a virtual race and physical event, as well as eco-friendly activities for the young and young at heart.
Sign up now and spend a meaningful and fun-filled Sunday morning at the POSB PAssion Run for Kids event along East Coast Park – but hurry, spots are limited to the first 1,000 sign-ups! Virtual run participants can clock 10km at their own pace and complete eco-missions, collect Nutpoints, and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to S$8,000!
Race information

Physical Event
Virtual Race

Date & Time
Sunday, 30 October
7.30am
30 October to 15 November

Venue
East Coast Park, Angsana Green
Anywhere in Singapore

Activities
Eco-walk, including Plogging, beach clean-up and plenty more activities in store along a 3km route
Accumulate 10km at your own time and pace, as well as complete eco-missions to collect Nutpoints for e-deals and win attractive prizes

Event Entry
S$30 (including virtual race entry)
S$5

Close of registration
10 October 2022, or whenever slots are sold out

Runners Entitlement
Runners participating in the hybrid event will receive an event tee, e-badge, e-certificate and e-deals. Add-on kids capes, tote bags and medals are available for purchase.
Runners participating in the virtual race only will receive an e-badge, e-certificate, and e-deals. Add on event tees, kids capes, tote bags and medals are available for purchase.

For more information and registration, please visit www.posb.com.sg/runforkids.
Make a difference
Supported by POSB PAssion Run For Kids and managed independently by the People’s Association Community Development Fund (PACDF), the POSB PAssion Kids Fund is a registered charity under the Charities Act and has been conferred Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) status. To date, more than 716,000 children have benefitted from the Fund through its 190 curated programmes.
100% of donations go directly towards the Fund and benefitting children in the community. All donations* are entitled to 2.5 times tax deduction.
*Donations made via PayNow will only be eligible for tax deduction upon donor’s email to runforkids@dbs.com with his/her name, NRIC, mailing address, donation amount and donation date.

Image: POSB PAssion Run for Kids

Cosmoprof Asia 2022
2022-11-16 - 2022-11-18 | Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore, 486150, Singapore
Cosmoprof Asia 2022, The Special Edition, is excited to announce the return of Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Asia in-person, taking place in Singapore from 16 to 18 November. The face-to-face event, to be held at Singapore EXPO, will gather the beauty and cosmetics industry’s key players from all over the world, to showcase Asia Pacific’s newest brands, unveil the most recent innovations, and present the ever-evolving daily habits of consumers.
Despite the 2-year hiatus, strong support for the fair has already been proven through the upcoming participation of over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions. Companies will showcase their offerings across 5 halls (from Hall 2 to 6) at the Singapore EXPO, covering an exhibition area of up to 50,000 sqm. The 18 country and regional pavilions include: Australia, California, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, UK and West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo).
Thanks to the strong line-up of exhibitors, more than 15,000 attendees are expected to visit the fair to discover new products and the trends inspiring beauty consumers in the region.
This event is for trade only.
For more information and to register, please visit https://www.cosmoprof-asia.com/.

True Colours Festival Concert 2022
2022-11-19 - 2022-11-20 | Various, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
True Colours Festival (TCF) is a long-running international festival of performing arts that celebrates diversity and inclusion, with the theme of One World, One Family, taking place on 19 – 20 November this year in Tokyo.
This year, the concert will feature a powerhouse line-up of artists, with more than 90 musicians, singers and dancers from 12 countries and one global megastar – Katy Perry – as its special guest in a concert that will celebrate diversity and the power of music to connect people everywhere.
Find out more about the event here!

Images: True Colours Festival

PLAYfiesta SG 2022
2022-11-25 - 2022-12-04 | 37 Emerald Hill, Singapore
Mark your calendars for 10 days of PLAYfiesta SG 2022, a first-in-Singapore event organised by Stellar Ace, Singapore’s largest local Out of Home (OOH) media company. As Orchard Road lights up for Christmas, locals and tourists alike can head into zones of Augmented Reality (AR) games, live performances and a twinkling bazaar of local food and retail products.
With PLAYfiesta SG, the lifestyle precinct will be buzzing with activity, as visitors enjoy the multi-dimensional and immersive experiences. There are integrated and experiential zones at the venue, with live performances by local talents, a food and retail bazaar featuring Made With Passion local lifestyle Brand’s and “The Mirror World”, which features AR games that take one away to eight imaginative game worlds developed by REVEZ Motiona, a local award-winning Creative Tech provider. There will also be nightly performances and movie screenings under the stars.

GAME
Admission: Ticketed
BAZAAR
Admission: Free
MUSIC
Admission: Free

The Mirror World
One ticket to 8 immersive story world. This AR game experience for the young and old will spark the competitive streak in you as it stretches your imagination and transports you into an alternate universe to survive and thrive.
F&B and Retail
Look forward to exciting retail and food and beverage options including Made with Passion brands.
Performances
a non-stop line-up of live performances to take you into the night with local musicians, DJs, stand-up comedians, Christmas Carolling and more.
Movie screenings of Puss in Boots and Shrek, with mascot appearances and prizes to win.

Said Mr Tony Heng, President of Stellar Lifestyle, “With PLAYfiesta SG, Stellar Lifestyle is leveraging our core strengths in retail and advertising to support dynamic events and experiences for our local communities that include SMEs, and youths who are entrepreneurs and artists. We are also taking the opportunity to do right and do good, through environmental and social education with Virtual and Augmented Reality games, covering areas such as climate change, food sustainability and common online scams.”
With support from the Singapore Tourism Board, as well as partners such as Singtel, Citibank, United International Pictures, NETS, Endowus, and SISTIC, PLAYfiesta is an attestation of Stellar Ace’s unique role as an Omnichannel Architect that can provide offline and online engagement solutions through dynamic events and experiences.
Ms Guo Teyu, Director, Retail and Dining, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “There is so much to experience in Orchard Road this festive season, and events such as PLAYfiesta SG offer yet another reason for people to explore the precinct. The inaugural event has something for everyone, from augmented reality to live entertainment and a local bazaar, and strengthens Orchard Road’s position as a lifestyle destination beyond retail.”
The concept behind PLAYfiesta SG is anchored on “Play” as one of the key touch points of Stellar Ace’s Home-Travel-Eat-Shop-Play ecosystem, with its WINK+ app and lovable influencers, Gamer Bluey, Chef Reddy, Cashie Greeny and Shopper Pinky who will “host” PLAYfiesta SG.
PLAYfiesta SG will be held at State Property 37 Emerald Hill, previously home to the Singapore Chinese Girls School. Nearest MRT station is Somerset, and parking nearby is at The Heeren (Cairnhill Road), Orchard Building (Grange Road) or 22 Biddeford Road Carpark.
For full event details and ticket sales, please visit www.PLAYfiesta.asia.

Images: Stellar Ace

Experience Body & Spiritual Wellness at Singapore's ACM
2022-11-25 - 2023-03-26 | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) explores wellness and wholeness of body, spirit, and mind with Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Featuring over 100 objects from the National Collection, private collectors, and local communities, the special exhibition presents a stunning display of sacred and ritual art.
Conceptualising the body as a material expression of our mind and spirit, the exhibition surveys the rituals, healing practices, pilgrimage, and divine images of different faith communities. It features a variety of objects – from manuscripts and paintings to medical tools, talismans, prayer furniture, textiles, and more, to contemplate the many ways in which religions in Asia understand the human body.
The full experience of Body & Spirit extends beyond the Special Exhibition Gallery into the rest of the museum. It is complemented by two showcases. Buddha Relics in the Level 2 Foyer features beads and precious offerings that were buried together with bone relics of the Buddha in the Piprahwa Stupa in India. Vel Vel: The Burden Dance, located in the Contemporary Gallery on Level 1, explores the practice of making and bearing kavadi – elaborate structures carried during Thaipusam, a yearly festival celebrated by Singapore’s Tamil Hindu community. Visitors are also encouraged to explore objects on permanent display in the Faith and Belief Galleries along a specially curated museum trail that continues the theme of bodily and spiritual wellness.
Barong mask and costume
Kennie Ting, Director of ACM and Peranakan Museum, shared, “Body & Spirit continues our slate of special exhibitions for #ACM25. It has been a project almost three years in the making, delayed one year due to the pandemic. It carries our response to recent global disruptions and the challenges we’ve all faced at the community and personal level. We are opening Body & Spirit at the close of the year – as a way to celebrate us stepping out slowly but surely into a new normal; but also as a reminder for us all to prioritise health, wellness and the body as we face another year ahead.
Body & Spirit, and our two special showcases from Buddhism and Hinduism, explore the rich cultural and artistic heritage of cultures and faiths across the larger Indian Ocean world. In particular, we explore sacred and traditional wisdom with regards to the human body, holistic healing, and cycles of birth, life and passing. The exhibition encourages the visitor to explore universal themes across cultures and faiths, and to contemplate our place within the Infinite. We invite you to come with family and friends, to be awed and to experience restorative calm, in this space of beauty, spirituality and hope.”
Model of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Conceptualising the relationship between body, mind, and spirit
The human body is the medium through which we experience the world around us. Reaching deep into Singapore’s National Collection, Body & Spirit sheds light on how philosophers across different cultures have created frameworks for understanding our place in the universe – part of a continual search for meaning.
Given the fragility of the body and its connection to spirituality, religions often provide guidance on cleanliness and health. Visitors to the exhibition will encounter not only how various faith communities conceptualise the human body in relation to the spirit, but also different methods of healing and body discipline. This is not limited to the living, but extends to views about the afterlife, in which the body is regarded as the material manifestation of one’s spirit after death.
The exhibition also highlights the significance of the human body in religious rituals and practices. Such rituals may require the assertion of certain postures or movements, conveying a sense of humility on the part of the practitioner. Others require collective assembly, where believers not only reaffirm their faith but also strengthen their sense of community. Highlights in this section include objects on loan from St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street) and Masjid Darul Aman, which provide a glimpse into the material culture of various religions.
Among these sacred and ritual objects, a special meditative alcove bathed in soft light allows visitors to immerse themselves in a cocoon of contemplation.
Illustrations of Buddhist festive occasions
Buddha Relics
On display in the Level 2 Foyer are Buddha relics – carved beads, pearls, flower-shaped gems, gold foil discs, and other precious offerings – which were found together with bone fragments and ashes excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh, India, by British landowner W. C. Peppé in 1898.
These relics are from the portion of the find that Peppé was allowed to keep. The bones and ashes were enshrined in temples in Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, where they are still venerated by Buddhists today. Powerful symbols of belief, they are seen as substitutes for the Buddha himself, animated with his power; able to fly through the air, emit rainbow rays of light, bring rain, and multiply.
In recognition of the significance of these relics to communities today, visitors will be able to leave offerings of fresh and dried flowers at a special station in the gallery.
Vel Vel: The Burden Dance
Located at the Contemporary Gallery is Vel Vel: The Burden Dance – a showcase that spotlights the practice of bearing elaborate structures known as kavadi (“burden” in Tamil) during Thaipusam, one of Singapore’s most important festivals. The different forms of kavadi presented are richly crafted, with a significance and beauty that shows their makers’ creativity.
Produced by the local art collective Sistrum, the showcase includes a sonic experience that highlights the close-knit collaboration of the community, who take part in a constantly evolving tradition and its essential relationship with dance and music.
Interactive spaces, programmes, and tours
Visitors can also destress and reflect at the Level 2 Foyer, part of which will be transformed into an interactive space dedicated to Asian wellness practices. The public is encouraged to employ wellness techniques, learn about practices like yoga and traditional Chinese medicine, and enjoy a sonic mindfulness experience and slow craft activities. In conjunction with the special exhibition and showcases, there will also be curator tours, interactive activities, and workshops focusing on mindfulness and bodily wellness – these will be available online and onsite.
Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice, Buddha Relics, and Vel Vel: The Burden Dance run from 25 November 2022 to 26 March 2023 at ACM. Admission charges apply. For more information, please visit www.acm.org.sg.

Images: Asian Civilisations Museum

Guoco Tower Concert Series
2022-12-02 12:00 - 2022-12-17 20:00 | Guoco Tower Urban Park, 1 Wallich Street Guoco Tower, Level 1, Singapore, 078881, Singapore
Get ready for Christmas with Guoco Tower’s series of events! They’ve lined-up a series of delightful activities for all ages, so be sure to participate. One of the them is the Guoco Tower Concert Series.
Guoco Tower Concert Series
Let music fill the air with an exciting line-up of local performers performing holiday favourites. Children from Mulberry Learning Centre will kick-off the Guoco Tower Concert Series at 12pm on 2 Dec.

2, 9, 16 Dec: 12pm – 1pm, 7pm – 8pm
3, 10, 17 Dec: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Urban Park, Level 1

Images: GuocoLand

Run for Inclusion 2022
2022-12-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Singapore Turf Club, 1 Turf Club Ave, Singapore, 738078, Singapore
Organised by Runninghour, Run for Inclusion 2022 makes a grand return for its eighth edition as an in-person event. This year’s event will be held at Singapore Turf Club (STC) — Singapore’s oldest social horse racing club and the Corporate Partner for Run for Inclusion 2022. Gracing this year’s event as the Guest-of-Honour is President Halimah Yacob.
Run for Inclusion is one of the largest inclusive mass running events in Singapore where participants run alongside Persons with Special Needs (PWSNs) who are that are hard of hearing, physically, visually and intellectually challenged and persons with autism or on mental recovery. The annual event aims to promote the integration of PWSNs into mainstream society.
The event features cycle, run and walk categories where participants can choose varied distances according to their preference and ability. The categories include the personalised distance of up to 3km, 3km or 5km run or walk, 10km run and the 20km cycling category (which also comprises a tandem cycling category to cater for PWSNs).
Following the tradition of previous years’ runs, Run for Inclusion 2022 will continue to offer complimentary entries to all PWSNs and their caregivers (limited to one caregiver per PWSN) to encourage more PWSNs to participate in this event. These complimentary entries are made possible in partnership with Central Singapore Community Development Council under the ‘SoleMate’ programme.
Participants can also look forward to an exciting line-up of activities, including a 16-metre inflatable obstacle course designed for children with special needs and a carnival.
Race categories & registration

Race Category
Throughout Registration Period
Registration cost

PWSN
Caregiver (Max 1 per PWSN)

Personalised Distance
(Below 3km)
FOC
FOC
S$35

3km Walk or Run
FOC
FOC
S$35

5km Walk or Run
FOC
FOC
S$40

10km Run
FOC
FOC
S$45

20km Cycling
(Using your own bike and helmet)
FOC
FOC
S$45

20km Cycling
(Require rental bike and helmet – provided at a fee of S$8)
FOC
FOC
S$53

*Complimentary slots will be offered to participants with special needs and a caregiver.
Date: Saturday, 3 December 2022
Time: 4.30 to 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore Turf Club
To register, please visit https://www.runninghour.com/event-details/run-for-inclusion-2022. For enquiries, please email raceinfo@runninghour.com.

Holiday Craft Market: Spirit of Giving at Guoco Tower
2022-12-05 11:00 - 2022-12-18 19:00 | Guoco Tower Atrium, Singapore
Get ready for Christmas with Guoco Tower’s series of events! They’ve lined-up a series of delightful activities for all ages, so be sure to participate. One of the them is the Holiday Craft Market.
Holiday Craft Market
Treat yourself or surprise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind gems, trinkets, accessories and handcrafted home holiday décor by local crafters.

5 – 18 Dec; 11am – 7pm
Location: B2 Atrium.

Images: GuocoLand

Work x Rest x Play: Tried-and-tested Strategies that Work for your Best Year in 2023!
2022-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
I’m Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist and one of my passions is helping people get in touch with their emotions so they can make informed decisions about how to take care of themselves. As the 2022 comes to a slow end, I have one last virtual offering for you: Work x Rest x Play. I’d be covering my tried-and-tested tips, tricks, techniques (aka strategies) that has worked for me and brought me to where I am today so that you can have your best Year in 2023!
We all want to prioritise things in our lives. And with today’s hectic environment, it’s so easy to focus just on the urgent things and put everything else into a backlog. How often do we allow ourselves to be so urgent that we don’t listen to our body or pay attention to what we truly need?
I know it can be hard to take care of yourself when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, but it’s important that you do. It will help you feel better overall, and allow you to cope with difficult situations more easily. My goal is that by the end of workshop, you will gain some practical ways that support you to feel safe expressing yourself and know that it’s okay if you’re not perfect all the time.
I will share with you how to:

Make sense of your life – 2 Frameworks
Navigate Your Life – 3 Perspectives
Manage your time
Deal with work stress, stage fright, and other negativity
Ground, release, reframe, self-soothe and self-talk
Sleep better
Overcome depression and burn out – at least from my point of view
Play, why play, and how I play
Set Intentions for 2023

While what works for one person might not work for another – learn what you can, and see what what works best for you! Sometimes we need other people to push us a little bit so that we can get back onto track with our self-care practices.
All sharing and emotions are welcomed. Do note this is not a replacement for psychotherapy or intensive therapy.
Virtual Format:
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.

Inclusive – This session welcomes people of all gender, sexual orientation and abilities.
Safety – 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. You can also turn on an Avatar (probably need latest Zoom version and on laptop for this feature).
Recording – We will be recording the session so as to share it with those who signed up AND we might post extract of this recording publicly but never with identifying information.
Accessibility – Auto captioning will be provided and if you have a specific accessibility request, let us know at contact@eroscoaching.com.

Date: Tues 13 Dec 2022
Time: 7:30 – 9:00p.m. Singapore Time (Latecomers may be locked out of the session. Recording available for 30 days for registered attendees)
Fee: Recommended S$28 here. (Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Pay what you can here.)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Sign up here, https://www.eroscoaching.com/events/work-x-rest-x-play/

Live Screening of 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup Final at CÉ LA VI Singapore
2022-12-18 22:00 - 2022-12-19 01:30 | CÉ LA VI Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Level 57, Singapore
Iconic rooftop destination CÉ LA VI is thrilled to announce that it will be screening the highly anticipated 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup Final live on 18 December, at the venue’s SkyBar and Club Lounge.
Watch the ultimate showdown between the world’s best football teams on the 65-inch television in the Club Lounge and SkyBar with the atmosphere intensified through crowd-moving beats from resident DJs on deck for the night.
From 10 pm, tickets are priced at S$38 Nett per person and include one premium pour at both Club Lounge and SkyBar spaces. Fans arriving to enjoy a premium view of the world’s biggest sporting event wearing their favourite team jersey will receive complimentary entry. CÉ LA VI’s sportsmanship for the football frenzy includes a relaxed dress code exclusively for the event, with guests in shorts and covered footwear welcomed.
Be prepared for a gripping match as you cheer on your favourite team amongst stellar views of Singapore’s iconic city skyline, 57 levels above.

Heart of the Champion – World Cup Qatar 2022 FINALS Match Live Screening
Date: Sunday, 18 December 2022
Opening Hours: SkyBar – 5 pm onwards | Club Lounge – 6 pm onwards
Ticketing Pricing from 10 pm onwards:
Club Lounge | S$38 Nett, with one premium house pour.
SkyBar | S$38 Nett, with one premium house pour.
Complimentary entry for fans clad in their favourite team jersey, applicable for Club Lounge and SkyBar.
Min. spend for tables apply – bookings via reservation enquiry email.
Dress code: Relaxed dress code – includes shorts, no slippers.

Images: CÉ LA VI Singapore

Skechers Sundown Live Countdown Party
2022-12-31 16:00 - 2023-01-01 01:00 | Sentosa Palawan Green, Singapore, Singapore
The first-ever Skechers Sundown Live Countdown Party, a one-night-only satellite music event of the Skechers Sundown Festival, will take place at Palawan Green, Sentosa, on 31 December 2022, from 4pm to 1am.
This countdown party will be headlined by internationally-acclaimed DJ Soda from South Korea, known for her blend of hard dance and hip-hop and bubbly stage persona, as well as a stellar lineup of Asian acts, including DJ PIN and DJ Inquisitive.
The first 500 people to purchase tickets at S$58 for Happy Hour (4pm-6pm) will be entitled to free flow of Chang Beer.
Get yourself ready to party in a pair of stylish and comfortable footwear from Skechers. Choose from a wide range in stores or online, including the latest Skechers California Pack that comes in bold, solid colours and clean lines that will make you hard to miss in the crowd.
And for those who seek comfort with no compromise in their footwear, the Skechers Max Cushioning line is perfect as they offer total comfort and support for the feet, thanks to Skechers’ famed HYPER BURST® cushioning technology built into the footwear.
For families with kids, the Skechers Foamies for adults and the cute Skechers’ Pokémon Foamies for Children collection will let mom and dad be in comfortable style while the children can play dress up and usher in the new year in popular anime style!

Images: Skechers Singapore

i12 Katong Ushers Year of the Rabbit with Chinese Zodiac Sculptures Made from Upcycled Flip-flops
2023-01-02 10:00 - 2023-01-05 22:00 | i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Rd, Singapore, XX, 428802, Singapore
Singapore, 27 December 2022 – i12 Katong welcomes the auspicious Year of the Rabbit with a plethora of attractive promotions, rewards, and exciting events, as well as an Art Exhibition of the world’s first sculptures of Chinese Zodiac Animals made from upcycled flip-flops.
Art Exhibition of the World’s First Sculptures of Chinese Zodiac Animals made from upcycled flip-flops
Date: 2 to 31 January 2023
Location: Level 1 Atrium and around the mall
i12 Katong welcomes the auspicious Year of the Rabbit with a plethora of attractive promotions, rewards, and exciting events, as well as an Art Exhibition of the world’s first sculptures of Chinese Zodiac Animals made from upcycled flip-flops.
Commissioned and handcrafted by six talented Kenyan artists from OCEAN Sole Africa, a non-profit and social enterprise with a mission to clean polluted beaches and provide careers to artisans in high-impact communities; the spectacular displays are inspired by the legacy and tale of the Chinese New Year zodiac animals and will be unveiled to shoppers on 2 January 2023.

To usher in the Year of the Rabbit, a 3-metre-tall rabbit sculpture will take centre stage at the mall’s atrium on Level 1. Made over 21 days from 2,875 pairs of worn-out and discarded flip-flops, the impressive sculpture depicts the rabbit’s abundance and longevity, while raising awareness of the tangible impact that our lifestyles can have on the environment. The vibrant colours further add to the art’s overall cheerfulness and complement the festive celebrations of Chinese New Year.

From left to right: Handcrafted dragon, horse, tiger and snake sculptures made from used flip-flops
The zodiac sculptures are a part of i12 Katong’s drive to spotlight novel art collaborations driven by sustainable practices, in line with Keppel Land’s commitment to sustainability. To raise awareness of the importance of sustainable living, the artists behind these exhibits aim to not only create beautiful works of art, but to also promote conversations about environmental issues.
i12 Katong invites shoppers to embark on a hunt to find the 12 Chinese zodiac animal sculptures around the mall. Follow the trail and submit the correct answers to 12 simple questions at the Level 3 Concierge Counter to redeem up to S$20 worth of vouchers from participating retailers. Redemption is limited to the first 100 shoppers.
Jolly Activities for Every-bunny In The Family!
To herald new beginnings, i12 Katong will host a variety of exciting performances and activities every weekend for the entire month of January 2023.
Chinese Poem Recitals and Pipa Performances by Fang Cao Yuan: Learn about Chinese culture and enjoy Chinese poem recitals and pipa performances by the students of Fang Cao Yuan.
Date: 7, 8, 14 & 15 January 2023
Time: 2pm
Location: Level 1 Atrium
Chinese Calligraphy Decor: Redeem an auspicious handwritten Chinese calligraphy décor piece when you spend a min. of $20.
Date: 7, 8, 14 & 15 January 2023
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: Level 1 Atrium
Kids CNY Craft Workshops: Kids can have a fun time making Chinese New Year crafts. Redeem a workshop pass by presenting a same-day receipt at the Level 3 Concierge Counter.
Date: 7, 8, 14, 15, 28 and 29 January 2023
Location: Level 2 Kids Corner at Pop Palette
Lion Dance Performance: Get into the festive mood and usher in the Lunar New Year in an auspicious way with i12 Katong’s lion dance performance
Date: 27 January 2023
Time: 12pm
Location: Main entrance and Level 1 Atrium
Hop-hop Hooray – Rewards Up For Grabs for KLIK Members!
Redemptions for spending S$80 and above ($120 for supermarket and enrichment centres) include a sure-win lucky dip with vouchers worth S$20 and above, $2 parking credits, and a packet of i12 Katong’s limited-edition red packets; while spending of S$250 ($375 for supermarket and enrichment centres) and above will allow shoppers to redeem the above-mentioned rewards and an additional complimentary can of abalone.
*T&Cs apply.
All redemptions are limited to 3 same-day receipts and must be made at the Level 3 Concierge Desk. Limited to 1 redemption per KLIK member per day. Redemptions for spend of S$80 and above are limited to 100 per day, while redemptions for spend of S$250 and above are limited to 50 per day. Red packets and cans of abalones are available while stocks last.
Feast in 兔 the Year of the Rabbit with Bistro Bytes
Ring in the new year with good food from Bistro Bytes (#02-12/14), i12 Katong’s F&B curated concept that allows shoppers to order a wide variety of cuisines in a single order for self pick-up or delivery.
From 2 to 31 January, the first 1,000 orders can enjoy 8% off with the promo code with a minimum spending of S$30 in a single receipt via the KLIK app. T&Cs apply. ^
Ride Is On Us at Pop Palette
Shop for your new Chinese New Year outfits at Pop Palette (#02-19) and receive a complimentary S$10 Grab voucher! To redeem, shoppers will simply have to spend a minimum of S$50 and present a maximum of 2 same-day receipts (from Pop Palette only), at the Level 3 Concierge Desk to be eligible. Limited to the first 50 members daily and 1 redemption per member per day. T&Cs apply. ^
^All redemptions are exclusive to KLIK members and must be made at the Level 3 Concierge Desk. Redemptions are limited to 1 per KLIK member per day, while stocks last.
For more information on i12 Katong’s Chinese New Year activities and promotions, please visit www.i12katong.com.sg, or check for real-time updates via Facebook and Instagram.

Bay Spring Carnival
2023-01-13 - 2023-01-29 | The Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore, 018970, Singapore
Continuing their impressive feat from The Great Bay Fiesta, The Show Master transformed the Bayfront Event Space into yet another festive hot spot with Bay Spring Carnival for you and your loved ones to celebrate this coming Lunar New Year.

Presented by its official ticketing partner Trip.com, The Show Master invites you to this rejuvenated festive playground with an enchanting Cherry Blossom Garden blooming with fairy lights and complemented by illuminated inflatables to usher in the Year of the Rabbit.
Bay Spring Carnival is also set to be one of the largest carnivals this Lunar New Year, with over 30 Uncle Ringo carnival rides and games, in addition to Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy On Ice, and scrumptious fairground treats that will leave you craving for more.
Happening daily from 13 January to 29 January 2023, the Bay Spring Carnival opens its doors from 4 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and 1 PM to 10.30 PM on weekends. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, Day 1 and Day 2 (Chu-yi and Chu-er), play to your heart’s content with the carnival’s extended hours from 1 PM to 1 AM.
Wait no longer and head down to Bay Spring Carnival, a carnival wonderland with the largest selection of carnival rides and games available at your fingertips this Lunar New Year!
Cherry Blossom Garden
Symbolising a renewal of life, immerse yourself in the refreshed beauty of the carnival wonderland as the cherry blossom garden provides the perfect picturesque setting for visitors to capture their memories and appreciate the beauty of nature. A white carousel is also strategically located in the garden, adding its own rustic charm to the vibrant space. As the night falls, get ready to be swept off your feet as you witness the magical light-up of the garden every evening.
Carnival
(Left to Right) Carnival game, Meteorite, Prime Kong Planet Inflatable
Enjoy the thrills of the carnival with its latest additions such as the Meteorite — Uncle Ringo’s signature ride that will satisfy the adrenaline rush that thrillseekers crave. Younger carnival-goers can look forward to a great time on the balloon Samba and Red Swing.
For more action-packed activities, spot the three life-sized inflatable playlands on the festive ground! Following the successful collaboration with Prime Ape Planet on an NFT-inspired inflatable playground, Uncle Ringo is now adding a new Prime Kong Planet inflatable to their repertoire. Beloved by the children, let them spend their boundless energy at the inflatables for an unforgettable evening!
No admission tickets needed, skip the queue and get your hands on the carnival credits on Trip.com! As Bay Spring Carnival’s official ticketing partner, enjoy a 10% discount when you purchase your carnival credits on Trip.com via this link.
For more information, kindly visit https://the-showmaster.com/BSC/.
Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice

Extended till 29 January 2023, this is your final chance to experience this magical snowy wonderland if you have yet to get the chance to do so! Featuring its iconic 4.5m high figure-8 Ice Slide constructed purely out of ice and complemented by intricate ice sculptures.
For those interested in skiing and snowboarding, try your hand at these well-loved winter activities with classes available for first-timers. Head down to the attraction for a one-day getaway during the weekends and get back to work more energised than ever!
Performances
(Left to Right) Jeff Ng and Jason Yu
With daily performances scheduled, catch these rising local talents – Jeff Ng, Jason Yu, and veteran guzheng artist, Neo Sek Koon – at the Bay Spring Carnival! Needless to mention, Jeff and Jason will be sure to wow the audience with their heavenly vocals as they perform their rendition of recognisable English pop and Mandopop tunes. Diversifying its lineup specially for 2023’s Lunar New Year celebrations, immerse yourself in a harmonious string ensemble featuring harp, violin, gu zheng, and erhu performances!
Finally after years of virtual celebrations, join The Show Master and revel in the boisterous Lunar New Year festivities live and in the flesh with lion dance performances at 6 PM on selected dates – 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29 January.
On Lunar New Year Eve, the fun extends till midnight, so pop by the Bay Spring Carnival for your post-reunion dinner activities from 8pm onwards for a lineup of exciting live performances such as the customary lion dance performances to keep the whole family entertained as we welcome the year of the rabbit!
Food and Retail

There’s no way you can leave a carnival without indulging yourself in mouthwatering festive treats! Among the six curated food vendors at Bay Spring Carnival, seafood enthusiasts will be ecstatic to find their seafood fix at Kin Hoi’s booth! From their signature spicy chilli half-shelled cockles to gong gong and tiger clams, the fresh seafood tossed in their uniquely blended spices will leave you salivating for more.
Besides Kin Hoi, Karubi also whipped up a storm of scrumptious donburis, with the crowds’ favourite being the Wagyu Beef Bowl. Filled with generous portions of perfectly flame-grilled Wagyu beef cuts, top off your donburi with a creamy truffle sauce or an umami-rich mentaiko sauce that will enhance the flavour of the fatty, premium beef cuts.
Retail booths fronted by recognised brands – White Rabbit, Magnum and Ben and Jerry’s – are sure to satiate your sweet tooth and mark a sweet start to your new year!
The Show Master is excited to be back with live, in-person celebrations this Lunar New Year with over 30 carnival rides and games catered for the whole family. Gather your loved ones and join us at Bay Spring Carnival to usher in the Year of Rabbit from 13 January till 29 January!

Images: The Show Master

#HUATRUN is back!
2023-01-22 - 2023-02-05 | Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore
If you’re looking for something fun to do, or want to sweat off some of your Chinese New Year “gains”, there’s no better way to usher in the new year than a healthy start! From 22 Jan to 5 Feb, our annual #HUATRUN makes a return. Participate in an auspicious run on our instagrammable 888-metre red track at the 100PLUS Promenade and snap a photo at the booths along the route. Post it, tag our socials and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. The participant with the post that has the most “likes” stands to win a pair of tickets to a concert or event of their choice.
Alternatively, if you are game for an adventure, make a date with us on 5 February. Pair up with friends or loved ones and challenge yourself to our Prosperity Race! After putting on your thinking caps to solve missions at selected landmarks, participants can also look forward to rewards for completing the race. Be sure to make your way down and welcome the new year with a big bang!
For those who prefer a slightly more relaxing way of celebrations, grab a bite and a drink, and stroll along the Stadium Waterfront to catch live performances including Singapore Sports Hub’s first-ever LED Lion and Dragon Dance performance.
For more information, please refer to the link here.

Images: Singapore Sports Hub

The Art of Consciousness Wellness Festival 2023
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-05 | The Peninsula Bangkok, 333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok, 10600, Thailand
After the successful launch of the Wellness Festival in the year 2022, The Peninsula Bangkok is enhancing its ‘health and well-being’ initiative by announcing the first Wellness Festival for 2023 under the theme of ‘The Art of Consciousness’. From 3 – 5 February 2023, the festival will present guests with an array of holistic wellness-related activities, classes, and workshops designed to enhance their bodily, mind, and nutritional well-being by many acclaimed practitioners.
The Art of Consciousness is all about maximizing well-being and learning the benefit of meditation. Together, these elements contribute to improving overall physical fitness and consciousness. The three-day celebration of health and well-being features an array of resources to help guests pursue their fitness, mindfulness, and nutritional goals. The 2023 Wellness Festival also aligns with The Peninsula Hotels’ Life Lived Best programme. Guests at the festival can enjoy exercise classes with renowned fitness coaches, practice meditation guided by an esteemed mindfulness practitioner, or join the healthy cooking classes. The highlight classes and practitioners include:

MMA Workout Class by Khun Rika Ishige
Nutrition for Cognitive Performance by Dr Alisa Nana
Run and Tone Workshop by Dr Chonlachai Arnamnart
Zumba Class by Khun Chotinut Karamontreewong
Boot Camp by Khun Hayden Rhodes
Hits Burn by Khun Nattapat Punnaew
Healthy Cooking Class by Khun Yatawee Likidsomboon
Crystal Sound Therapy by Khun Rannaphan Yungyuenpoonchai (known as Khun Pat, Klear Band)
EnqerQi Detox and Qigong for Emotional Healing by Khun Thana Jindashotinun (or Kru Pang)

Additionally, this wellness festival at The Peninsula Bangkok, an urban luxury resort by the river, also include invigorating fitness and mindfulness classes, such as Singing Bowl Meditation, Sound of Stillness class, Consciousness Art Workshop, Yoga, Pilates, tennis, and HIIT.
Entry to the Wellness Festival between 3 – 5 February is priced at:
THB 1,500 for a one-day pass (offering entry to 3 sessions)
THB 2,500 for a three-day pass (offering entry to 3 pre-selected sessions, plus additional sessions depending on availability)
Wellness Festival Stay Package
Guests are invited to experience more of the 2023 Wellness Festival with a special stay offer. The 2023 Wellness Festival Stay Package enables guests to enjoy a relaxing one-night stay in a Deluxe Room, with breakfast for two at the River Café and Terrace. Guests benefit from a two-day festival pass for two persons. Flexible check-in (from 6:00 am) and check-out (until 10:00 pm) times meet each guest’s own schedule. The Wellness Festival Stay Package is priced at THB 16,000 net for 2 Days / 1 Night, and THB 25,000 for 3 Days / 2 Nights. For an additional of THB 883 net per person guests can experience a Healthy Set Lunch at the River Café and Terrace.
Advance reservation and prepayment are required. For more information or to reserve your place, please visit our online store at https://www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/special-offers/spa/wellness-festival, call the hotel on 02 020 2888, or email spapbk@peninsula.com

Images: The Peninsula Bangkok

Moon Bathing – Bi-monthly Gathering on Full Moon
2023-02-06 19:15 - 21:00 | Eros Coaching, 23 Kelantan Lane, #03-01A Kim Hoe Centre, Singapore, 208642, Singapore
The full moon is known for its ability to manifest desires, so if you feel like treating yourself to some self-care, consider a moon bath.
Moon bathing is a great way to get in tune with your body and connect with the cosmos—and it can also help you relax, meditate, and feel more connected to nature.
How Does Moon Bathing Work?
When you are exposed to the light from the moon, it can help to release melatonin, which will help you get a good night’s sleep. The best way to do this is by going outside and basking in the moonlight— all while meditating or practicing yoga.
What Can You Expect From Moon Bathing?
While there are many benefits that come with doing this type of meditation, including better hormonal health, there are also some things that you should expect when engaging in this practice. Some people may experience feelings of peace, euphoria, and even heightened creativity when they go out into nature and take in all that the night has to offer. If you’re looking for something new in your life then this could be exactly what you need!
What Can You Expect During Our Session
We will first gather at Eros Coaching office before heading off to a outdoor location. We will picnic (share food/ drinks), lie down outdoors, share about ourselves and lives, then meditate under the moon. There will be an invite to journal about what we would like to manifest in our lives being a full moon, and a good time to gain more clarity about our life intentions. In case of rain, we will modify the event and do it indoors at Eros Coaching office. Since we need to move outdoors , please be on time!
Inclusion Statement
This is open to everyone who identifies as male or female, straight or gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ queer/ pansexual/ asexual — everyone! Come with an open mind, an attitude to make friends rather than to impress! You can participate however much or little you feel comfortable with. All emotions are welcomed.
Date: Mon 6 Feb 2023
Time: 7:15 – 9p.m. (Please be on time, and be prepared stay till the end as it can be disruptive to the group)
Venue: Eros Coaching. 23 Kelantan Lane, #03-01A Kim Hoe Centre, Singapore 208642 (We will leave for outdoors from 6:50p.m.).
Fee: S$25 per person (includes some light nibbles and refreshment)

Women in Charge ( Sexual health talk with Dr. Martha Tara Lee and Sharul Channa)
2023-02-07 08:00 - 21:30 | Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore, 189848, Singapore
Dr Martha Lee and Sharul Channa will discuss a range of topics such as the importance of knowing our own bodies, women’s sexual health, and a riveting discussion on how women and men can please themselves with toys (or otherwise) to take the performance pressure off their partners.

Date: Tue Feb 7, 2023

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SGT
Venue: Blu Jaz Café (2nd Floor), 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Fee: Free
About Sharul Channa
Sharul Channa is formally trained in theatre from Lasalle, College of the Arts, and has been a full-time stand-up comedian for the last 13 years. She has performed to packed houses all over Asia and Australia.
Over the past few years, Channa has used comedy to shed light on important, and sometimes neglected social issues in Singapore. She has created and starred in many works like Crazy Poor Sita and Am I Old?, earning her critical acclaim from the likes of The Straits Times. Most recently, Channa flexed her comic muscle by returning as one of the Queens in a rerun of live comedy stand-up show Kings and Queens of Comedy Asia.
About Dr Martha Tara Lee
A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Dr Martha Tara Lee is a Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist from Eros Coaching. She has a doctorate in human sexuality, master’s in counselling and two other degrees. In practice for 13 years, Lee is also the appointed Resident Sexologist of Singapore Cancer Society and healthcare start-ups OfNoah and OfZoey.
She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40’ by Her World magazine in July 2010, and one of the ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She is the author of Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhibited (2019).

PEDALFEST Singapore 2023: Bicycle Art, Films, Performances & More
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-12 | Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore
With cycling now Singapore’s third most popular sport behind running and walking*, it’s timely that the Republic hosts the first cycling lifestyle festival in Southeast Asia.
Happening over the weekend of 11 and 12 February, PEDALFEST SINGAPORE 2023 is dedicated to cyclists of all genres; allowing to them connect and meet over bicycle films, sporting programmes, spin activities and challenges, health and wellness talks, upcycling workshops and much more.

“Through PEDALFEST, we hope to celebrate our bicycle culture with the support of the community whilst learning and sharing each other cycling experiences,” explained Lyndon Yeo, Managing Director of Firefly Connections, the festival organiser. “Singapore has an extremely vibrant cycling scene. Aside from on-road or PCN cycling, there is still a lot more like bicycle-related art, upcycling or vintage movements, fund-raisers and more. Cycling is more than a sport. For some, it’s a lifestyle and we intend to celebrate that.”
Extreme athlete turned record-breaking Artist ME set to ‘W.O.A’ audiences

Headlining the packed programme is Azmi Hussin, more popularly known as ME, a famous cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and muralist hailing from Penang, Malaysia.
Known online for his inspirational TED talk ‘Art makes ME Fly’ and his Youtube video ‘W.O.A – Wheel of Art’, Azmi will deliver a ‘live’ performance at Kallang using his BMX flatland skills to create a new abstract art piece. Those lucky enough will also get their caricatures drawn by him over the weekend.
MAMIL, a must-watch film for those who love road cycling

Local road cyclists, affectionally known as ‘roadies’, will probably want to bring their Significant Other to catch the screening of MAMIL (Middle Age Men in Lycra) – a documentary about why white-collar professionals transform into lycra-clad road warriors every weekend.
Narrated by legendary Tour de France and cycling commentator Phil Liggett, the film – which premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival – tries to uncover why middle-aged men are so passionate about riding expensive carbon bikes.
Don’t miss Aunt Lotus & Her Dream Bicycle

Starring veteran theatre practitioner Jalyn Han, the Mandarin and Teochew language short film follows the story of Aunt Lotus, a blind grandma who dreams of riding a bicycle again. Determined to fulfil her desire, she constructs an unusual cycling simulation, using nothing but common household items.
This local film written and directed by Kew Lin examines the theme of living with a sense of adventure and fearlessness in order to chase one’s dreams and is a must-watch for festival attendees.
The first rule of CycleFightClub is everyone talks about it
If action is what you need, festive-goers can also sign up for CycleFightClub – a daily eCycling tournament – where riders compete one-on-one using smart trainers. Each day, 32 shortlisted riders will compete in a single-elimination tournament with the last person standing winning $500 cash and an expenses-paid trip to an overseas cycling event.
Upcycling makes a Green Impact at PEDALFEST
In support of the SG Green Plan, eco-friendly practices such as water canisters to allow participants to fill their water bottles will be introduced, while festive goers can also sign up for an Upcycling Workshops to reuse old bicycle rims and parts to create Bicycle Lamp Art to decorate their homes.
Community Engagement and Fun for All Ages

Vintage bike lovers should make a beeline to the Ciclo e Caffe Community Corner to mingle and chat with former champion cyclists and fellow bike collectors.
The PEDALFEST SG Bicycle Photo Booth will also capture all festive goers in their cycling attire over two days. All photos – together with future photos of local cyclists taken all over the island in the next few months – will be compiled into a coffee book that will be launched at PEDALFEST 2024.
Parents with young children aged 6 or older can participate onsite to learn about road safety through Safe Cycling Academy clinics, while adults can enjoy the spin activities using pedal-power stationary bikes to ‘light up the planets’ at the Pedal to the Stars zone.
A day-pass cost S$38 and comes with a complimentary pack worth over S$50 including a limited edition PEDALFEST t-shirt. The first 500 festive goers each day gets to enjoy a cup of artisanal coffee. Tickets are going fast at https://pedalfest.peatix.com/
Visit http://fireflyconnections.org/events/pedalfest-singapore/ for more details

*2020 National Sports Participation Survey by Sport Singapore
Images: PEDALFEST Singapore

Cupid’s Arrow – Get a Valentine for Valentine’s Day!
2023-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Aphrodite Waffles & Gelato, 106 Desker Rd, Singapore, 209628, Singapore
Are you ready to get all the love you deserve on Valentine’s Day, but don’t have time to date?

Then Cupid’s Arrow is the event for you!
Calling all single people in Singapore: Do you want to find your Valentine? Do you need a little help getting over that ex? Or do you just want to meet new people and have fun?
Then come join us for Cupid’s Arrow—Get a Valentine for Valentine’s Day, a two-hour interactive event hosted by Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist Dr Martha Tara Lee of Eros Coaching.
In this event, we’ll be facilitating ice breakers and laughter yoga, as well as other fun interactive activities to help you mingle with other singles and make friends. This is open to everyone who identifies as male or female, straight or gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ queer/ pansexual/ asexual —everyone!
Come with an open mind, an attitude to make friends rather than to impress! You can participate however much or little you feel comfortable with — there will always be someone who feels just like you do.
Your ticket includes free-flow of gelato (excluding Pistachio), free-flow of waffles, and a complimentary drink — overload on sweetness, and give us your corny puns!

Date: Mon 13 Feb 2023

Time: 7:30 – 9:30p.m. SG Time
Venue: Aphrodite Waffles & Gelato, 106 Desker Rd, Singapore 209628
Directions: Nearest MRT Jalan Besar/ Rochor/ Little India
Fee: S$30 per person (inclusive of free-flow of waffles + gelato excluding Pistachio; and one complimentary drink)

Cupid Works Out at First Fitness
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | AIBI Maxwell, 30 Maxwell Road, Singapore, 069114, Singapore
AIBI International, a household name in health, beauty and fitness, believes that Cupid just might strike for some lucky singles at its special Valentine’s Day event – Fitness Speed Dating – at AIBI Maxwell on 14th February.
Open to singles between 18 to 34 years old, Fitness Speed Dating will be an opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to meet new people over a 45min HIIT workout session. There will be an equal ratio of male to females and during the session, participants will get to do cupid exercises with different partners.
Following the session, every participant will get to select which member of the opposite sex that they would like to go out on a date with. If two participants of the opposite sex happen to choose each other, they will win a romantic dinner date.
If more than two ‘couples’ selected each other, then the rest of the participants will select the winning ‘couple’. All other participants will also win attractive prizes from AIBI Maxwell.
“At AIBI Maxwell, we believe that fitness should be a social experience,” explained AIBI’s Chief Executive Pauline Kwek. “We hope that Fitness Speed Dating will be a fun and engaging way to break the ice while literally breaking a sweat to form connections with like-minded individuals. With the popularity of dating reality shows like Singles’ Inferno, we added a little gamified segment to make things interesting and hopefully sparks will fly. In future, we hope to make Fitness Speeding Dating a regular event with different thematic workouts at AIBI Maxwell catering to singles from different age-groups and backgrounds.”
Located at the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), AIBI Maxwell houses six different concepts under one roof – an AIBI showroom, Dr.Well, RE:GYM, Huggs, ONE Physio and an outdoor MW Space that hosts regular sports, wellness and lifestyle events.
Designed to serve as a lifestyle destination for all ages and a vibrant communal space for the Tanjong Pagar residents and business community, the exterior’s fitness corner, dog gym, playground, swings and seating are also open for public use both day and night.
Fitness Speed Dating is limited to just 10 couples and will cost S$28 per participant. To sign up, simply head to www.aibimaxwell.com.

Images: AIBI Maxwell

Women's Wellness Festival 2023
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | AIBI Maxwell, 30 Maxwell Road, Singapore, 069114, Singapore
In conjunction with International Women’s Day (8th March), our Women’s Wellness Festival is a 3-day event dedicated to empowering and uplifting women through a variety of wellness activities, talks and vendors. With a focus on self-care and personal growth, this festival offers a safe space to connect, learn, and rejuvenate.
Join us on 3-5 March as we celebrate and promote the importance of womanhood, wellness, self-improvement and embrace equity.

Dress for your body shape fashion show
It’s time to celebrate our curves and embrace every woman’s unique body shape! In this exciting fashion show featuring volunteers and amateur models from The Fashion And Beyond (FAB), we will showcase how to dress for your body type and bring out the best in your silhouette.
Student stylists from Raffles Design Institute will guide the audience through the latest trends and show how to choose pieces that flatter one’s figure and make you feel confident and beautiful. Whether you have an hourglass shape, apple, pear or any other body type, this show will give one the tools and inspiration needed to dress for success. Join us for a fun and empowering celebration of body diversity and style!
The Wellness Bazaar
We are bringing in brands that are women-led or have products and services that help women lead a better life.
The bazaar is open to the public.
Planned workshops
There are lots of workshops, yoga, panel discussions and mother-child activities to take part in!
For more information and ticket sales, please visit our microsite https://womensfest.thewellnessinsider.asia/

Future Food Ingredients Marketplace
2023-05-24 11:00 - 2023-05-25 15:00 | Hive by Stellar Lifestyle, 90 Bras Basah Road, Esplanade MRT Station, B1-30 to 43, Singapore, 189562, Singapore
Stellar Lifestyle presents the Future Food Hive brings together food entrepreneurs, corporate partners, government stakeholders, and ecosystem partners to discuss the latest food innovations, building a vibrant food innovation community, and creating business connections. The Future Food Ingredients Marketplace food startups using new, alternative ingredients, and innovative products using these ingredients. We hope to create conversations around their emerging contributions to the food industry and their potential impact on sustainability and health.

The “Future Food Ingredients Marketplace” details as follows:

Date:
24 May 2023, Wednesday
25 May 2023, Thursday

Time:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Venue:
Hive by Stellar Lifestyle (Map Link)
Esplanade Xchange, Esplanade MRT Station (Near Exit F)
90 Bras Basah Road, Esplanade MRT Station, B1-30 to 43, Singapore 189562

Admission:
This event is open to members of the public.
Admission is free, RSVP here.

Images: Stellar Lifestyle
