New Care Centre Opens
The Simei Care Centre, Singapore's largest purpose-built
psychiatric rehabilitation centre, was recently opened by President
S R Nathan.
Located just behind Changi General Hospital, it is meant for patients
recovering from mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression and
obsessive-compulsive disorders.
The $9.7 million centre was built by the Singapore Anglican Community
and 90 percent funded by the government. It can house 120 residents
(paying from $192 to $500) a month and 150 day care patients (paying
from $100 a month). At present, it has 97 residents and 65 day care
patients.
To help patients in their recovery there is a karaoke room, a gym and
a basketball court, plus facilities and space for art and craft, music
therapy and games. In addition, shops in the centre - including a fl
orist, hairdressing salon, thrift shop, gift shop and picture frame
shop - provide work for some of the patients.
The Action's at Pulau Ubin
Now your PAssion Card goes even further! The next time you're at the
Marina Country Club (MCC) in Pulau Ubin - use your PAssion Card. It
is one of the fi rst places that lets you enjoy country club facilities
and resort lifestyle with your PAssion Card.
The one-step recreational haunt covers over four acres of picturesque
tropical coastline. PAssion members enjoy special privileges at its
F&B outlets, berthing their boats at its marina, fi shing in the
open sea or when using its sea sports centre.
Resort living at the MCC Pulau Ubin Resort is a 25-minute ferry ride
from its Clubhouse in Punggol. PAssion members can stay at one of its
fi ve upgraded PAssion Chalets located in a romantic setting and equipped
with air-conditioning, refrigerator, colour TV, bathroom facilities,
and coffee/tea facilities.
A 2 day/1 night stay for PAssion members is $80 net (UP: $180 net)
for 4 people (2 bedrooms); and $45 net (UP: $120 net) for two people
(1 bedroom chalet).
To support this move, the People's Association will hold a PA &
PAssion Day on July 2 and 3 at the Marina Country Club and MCC Ubin
Resort, where there will be food, games, workshops, health corners,
beauty corners, children art competitions, lucky draws, free ferry rides
to Ubin Resort and more. In addition, there will be the PA's first "Great
Passion Sale" over the two days- where you can, for instance, buy
a stick of satay for 10 cents from City Satay.
For more information, call 6388-8388; email enquiries@marinacountryclub.com.sg
or log on to www.marinacountryclub.com.sg
