Hi Fellow Volunteers,
 
It was 14th day of CNY we visited BHID ... sorry, no fire crackers nor lanterns but warm greetings we received from the residents were loud enough to bring in the joy and happiness of the year of the tiger. Our big head dolls added in more funs especially the sporting residents took turns to dance around with the big head dolls. A big thank you to the volunteers for being our big head dolls. Truly appreciate the CNY spirit of our helping hands who made the visit a memorable one. Traditionally, goodies bsgs of mandarin oranges, chocolates and snacks were distributed to the residents.
 
My heartfelt thanks to the following volunteers as your visit really brought joy and happiness to the residents.
Marjory Yeoh & sister-in-law Wai Mun with Snowball / Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Samantha Yue with Yakuza / Shih Tzu
Elaine Lui and mum Soo Fen & dad Tuck Yew - Helping Hands - Polar: absence with apologies
Fiona Yeo with JJ & Mei Mei / JKR
Helen Lea & hubby Barry with Rosie / Labrador
Lok Tin Chan & hubby Syeven with Bobby / Shih Tzu 
Say Hoon - Helping Hand
Mabel Ho with Silky / Golden Retriever
Charlie Ho with Stallion / GSDW
We warmly welcome the following visitors who came as an observer. We hope they will share the unconditional love of their dogs in the very near future.
Lyn Loh
Lee Ping
Justin Wee
Ryan Lim
Gwendoline Nar
I wish to acknowledge my thanks to my wife, Mabel and grand-daughter, Sarah, who faithfully did the shopping for the goodies and packed them respectively.
 
Once again, I wish to thank all volunteers for their support in one way or another and making the CNY visit a great one.
 
Have a happy and blessed week ahead.
 
Warmest regards
Charlie Ho
 

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Visit on 26 February 2010 - MINDSville

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Visit on 21 February 2010 - Ward 66A Institute of Mental Health (IMH) 

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Visit on 19 February 2010 - Sunshine Welfare Action Mission Home (SWAMI)

Hi Fellow Volunteers,
 
A wonderful team of 11 Volunteers - human and canine, excluding 3 guests, made PAT visit to SWAMI Home on the 5th day of Chinese Luna New Year . Our "big head dolls" Shana & Ashton led the team to the 3rd Floor of the dementia ward. Big heart Alicia Israel donated 50+ CNY red bags containing 2 mandarins and ang pow of chocolates ... a traditional way of giving to the elderly during CNY visit.  Once again, many thanks to Alicia.
 
I noted Helen was helping a dementia resident who had difficulty in peeling the mandarin orange and eating it .... Helen you are a pro in feeding the dementia resident who gave you a sweet smile.
 
We had indeed a wonderful one happy hour of good time interacting with the dementia residents. As usual, our PAT session focussed very much on physiotherapy - walking exercise with the dogs, and communication - interacted firstly with the dogs and then started to communicate with the handlers. Our therapeutic goals could be achieved through your presence, including:

Alicia Isreal with Diva & Magic / Labrador
Helen Lea with Rosie / labrador
Gwen Wong with Chou Chou / Chow Chow
Rachel Foo with Haru / Yorkshire Terrier
Melinda Ann Michael with Chewy / Catacan Sheepdog and Cleo / Dachshund
Lille Tien with Ollie / Poodle
Lilian Quek with Hollix / Mini Pincher X Shih Tzu
Radha Nagesh - Helping Hand
Qinghui with friends, Ashton, Shana & Kyn - Helping Hand
Mabel Ho with Silky / Golden Retriever
Charlie Ho with Stallion / GSD
I hope that we will and always have a big team to come forward to serve the community. The Chinese New Year tradition is a great way to wish peace and happiness for everyone.
 
Have a happy and warm CNY with your family.
 
Gong Xi Fa Cia
 
Charlie Ho
 

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