Cheers to a Decade: MWS Charis ACE AAC Celebrates Milestone of Serving Seniors
Flower garlands, ukulele tunes and Hula dancing filled YWCA Fort Canning on 27 April 2024 as over 200 gathered to mark the 10th anniversary of MWS Charis ACE Active Ageing Centre (AAC) – Geylang East with a Hawaii-themed dinner celebration.
Among the attendees were members, volunteers and staff of the Centre, along with guests from Charis Methodist Church (CMC), the AAC’s partner church. VIPs included Rev Lui Yuan Tze, Pastor-in-Charge of CMC; Professor Emeritus Lionel Lee, Charis ACE CGC Chairman; MWS Board of Governance Chairperson Eugene Toh; and MWS CEO Calvin Ngo.
The shindig signalled the return of the annual event post-pandemic, and commemorated a decade of MWS Charis ACE AAC serving seniors in the community.
Guests enjoyed a variety of performances, including ukulele music, a magic show, and Eugene’s ukulele rendition of ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’. Overall, it was a night packed with warmth, laughter and camaraderie, as the aloha spirit shone through.
Lionel remarked, “[10 years ago,] MWS and Charis Methodist Church shared a vision for eldercare community service in Geylang East, encapsulated by the theme “Empowering Elders” – enabling them to help both themselves and the community.
“The hands-on approach of the CGC has been instrumental to the 10-year success of the MWS Charis ACE Active Ageing Centre, as is the symbiotic and cordial relationship between Charis Methodist Church and MWS.”
Eugene added: “The 10th anniversary of MWS Charis ACE Active Ageing Centre is testament to God’s faithfulness; the commitment of Charis Methodist Church’s pastors and senior leaders along with the passion of its volunteers; as well as the hard work and dedication of MWS staff, past and present.”
“MWS remains committed to working with the Methodist community to demonstrate Christ’s love through social action. Our partnership with Charis Methodist Church is a glowing example of a successful collaboration.”
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