Cycling Without Age Singapore

27/09/2026

27/09/2026

What begins as a routine cycling session at Gardens by the Bay turns into an unexpected calling for Edward. A chance encounter with Cycling Without Age Singapore introduces him to a simple yet powerful idea, a trishaw ride can bring joy, dignity, and connection to frail or lonely seniors.

Moved by the charity's mission, Edward becomes a volunteer trishaw pilot. As he pedals seniors through the outdoors, he discovers that the rides offer far more than fresh air, they open doors to stories, laughter, and moments of genuine human connection. For many of the seniors he serves, these rides become a lifeline of mental wellness, offering respite from loneliness and a renewed sense of being seen and valued.

But Edward's journey holds an unexpected gift. Through volunteering, he rekindles a long-lost friendship with his former army colleague, Chris Gan who now also a volunteer with us. Their reunion is a poignant reminder that Cycling Without Age Singapore is more than a service for seniors; it is a community where active seniors and volunteers alike find purpose, connection, and the joy of giving back.

This nearly four-minute film invites viewers into Edward's world, a world where every pedal stroke carries a story, every ride bridges generations, and every volunteer discovers that the greatest gift is the one we give to others.

Support us with a donation (https://give.asia/charity/cycling-without-age-singapore) so that we can serve more seniors to age with joy, purpose and sense of belonging.

21/09/2026

Some volunteer shifts give you more than you expect. For Chris, one ordinary day volunteering with Cycling Without Age Singapore (CWAS) turned into an unexpected reunion with a long-lost friend Mr Edward after more than 40 years.

In this video, Chris shares his journey on coming out of his house to find more meaningful activities after his retirement. Instead of just staying at home and be a couch potato, he eventually becomes a CWAS volunteer. Watch what it's like serving the elderly in our community, and the moment he walked into an event and came face to face with someone he hadn't seen since their SAF days. What followed was a rekindled friendship, and a new chapter volunteering side by side and this time with the same teamwork and camaraderie they shared all those years ago.

From adjusting equipment and preparing bikes and trishaws to greeting our seniors, this is a story about how volunteering doesn't just serve the community, it connects people, old friends and new.

Watch till the end to hear Chris's encouragement for seniors thinking of coming out of the house and do something meaningful.

Some volunteer shifts give you more than you expect. For Chris, one...

18/09/2026

We're transforming how we solve senior loneliness. Here's how. 💙

Singapore has 270,000 seniors aged 62 and above who experience loneliness. We've been thinking: what if the solution isn't just about what we give seniors, but about what they can contribute?

That's why Cycling Without Age Singapore is moving to an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Social Prescribing approach. In simple terms: we're helping communities uncover their own strengths, like seniors who can be trishaw pilots, mechanics, or arts workshop reminiscence facilitators to build a more connected and caring neighbourhood.

This is a more sustainable way forward. It improves neighbourliness, strengthens social cohesion, and creates a system where no senior has to face loneliness alone.

Want to be part of the journey? Your support powers our senior engagement programmes.

To donate - https://cares.axs.com.sg/cycling-without-age-singapore-ltd/campaigns/step-outside-again

15/09/2026

🍽️ Food is about companionship. 🎶 Music is about connection. 🤝 Community is about belonging.

We are building a Multi-Generational Hub at Katong Community, and we need your help to set the table for our seniors.

Our mission is to serve daily communal dining and heritage festival dinners for seniors living alone in Jalan Batu estate. For them, eating with friends brings joy, motivation, and a sense of belonging.

To make this happen, we are seeking in-kind sponsorship for the heart of our community kitchen:

🔊 Audio Equipment (Amplifier & Portable Speaker) — $874.65
→ Music reduces loneliness and provides comfort. Live music is part of our dining program.

🪑 6 Sets of Old School Fibreglass Tables & Benches — $2,092
→ A nostalgic gathering place for shared meals and stories.

🎨 Peranakan-Inspired Wallpaper (Kitchen Wall & 4 Pillars) — $3,000
→ Brightening our space with heritage and warmth.

Can you help us furnish the heart of our hub?

Every contribution—big or small—helps us create a space where no senior eats alone.

👉 DM us to sponsor an item or learn more.

13/09/2026

Purpose Doesn't Retire — Meet Uncle Johan

What does retirement look like to you? For Uncle Johan, it looks like purpose, connection, and staying active.

We're proud to share this story from, featuring one of our dedicated volunteers, Uncle Johan. Even after retirement, he continues to give back — not just by riding the trishaw, but by creating moments of joy and dignity for seniors in our community together with his son Soo Han.

His active aging spirit reminds us all that purpose doesn't have an expiry date. 🌟

🎥 Watch his story:

A Cycling Without Age (CWAS) Story about Uncle Johan who still choo...

11/09/2026

One of the work that Cycling Without Age Singapore as a charity does is to enable and empower seniors to find purpose through volunteerism as volunteering as a group can open the door to connection, contribution and a more active life.

In this video, we shares a journey of one of our volunteer, Terence Tan, where from lonely caregiving to finding purpose through cycling and volunteering purposefully with us.

Watch the video to learn more, and we hope this can inspire more seniors or caregivers to age actively.

Caregiving can be a very lonely journey. Tis microfilm tells how we...

19/06/2026

🌟 What does joyful ageing mean to you?

Joyful ageing is more than just growing older—it’s about living each day with purpose, connection, and happiness.

From staying active and finding meaning in our passions to sharing laughter and spending quality time with loved ones, the small choices we make each day can have a big impact on our well-being.

At Cycling Without Age Singapore, we see firsthand how meaningful connections, purposeful activities, and active lifestyles help seniors live fuller, happier lives.

Here are 9 simple tips for joyful ageing. Which one resonates with you the most?

👇 Share your favourite tip in the comments and tell us: What’s your secret to ageing joyfully?

Together, let’s build a community where every senior can age with dignity, purpose, and joy.

💛 Connecting Hearts. Empowering Seniors. Ending Loneliness.

11/06/2026

Many of us would not know that there used to have an amusement park in Kallang. Opened in 1969, it sat on reclaimed land right next to the site where the old National Stadium used to be. It was eventually demolished in 1988 to make way for the Singapore Indoor Stadium car park.

Key Highlights of the Park:

Iconic Rides: The park was famous for its Lion Head roller coaster, the Ghost Train, bumper cars, and unique Ovaltine-branded spinning teacup rides.

Family Destination: It was a popular spot for weekend outings, Chinese New Year gatherings, and corporate Family Day events.

The "Kallang" Era: The park thrived in the 1970s before a decline in business led to its closure.

These stories was made possible by Aunty Abibah when she sat atop the trishaw during our Active Generations Programme (AGP) @ Gardens by the Bay.

The morning had begun with art reminiscence activities, where the seniors chatted about old-school delicacies such as the famous Ice Ball and many other things that reminded them of the good old days, but it was the trishaw ride that acted as a true time machine. As the wind swept across the bay, Aunty Abibah was transported back to the days of the old Wonderland theme park at Kallang. Long before the National Stadium became a landmark of steel and glass, it was a place of magic, carousels, and bright lights for a young girl growing up in Kampung Arang.

Reminiscing about those "Wonderland days" brought a radiant glow to her face. For Aunty Abibah, these weren't just old stories; they were moments of pure, unadulterated joy that felt as fresh as the breeze on the promontory.

“You have to stay happy,” she laughed when asked about her youthful energy. Her secret to aging gracefully is simple: a positive heart and a refusal to let stress take root. It’s a philosophy she lives out every day. Today, she is a vibrant spark at NTUC Health @ Limbang Green,participating in various activities and continues staying active and engaged with her community.

Stepping off the trishaw at Gardens by the Bay, Aunty Abibah carried that "Wonderland" joy back home with her, as a reminder that while our kampungs may vanish, the memories of the people who lived in them are a treasure we must help preserve.

It warms our hearts when beneficiaries provide us with such wonderful positive memories. We want to proliferate our programmes into more neighbourhoods and we need funding.

Do contact us on how we may work together to create space for seniors to reconnect with the good old days, share their experiences with the younger generations, and in doing so, connect hearts, make new friends and reduce loneliness.

08/06/2026

From worry & stress to an Active Contributor:

Years ago, Aunty Jia Xin was consumed by stress and worry. Every health check-up at the AAC was a source of stress; she lived in constant worry over her results and her health.

The AAC staff, Joyce’s advice was always the same: "Stay active, eat well, and stop the negative thoughts."

Through neighbour's recommendation, Aunty Jia Xin joined Cycling Without Age Singapore (CWAS), combining her passion for cycling and a desire to help others, she raised money for CWAS and also regularly bring other seniors out on a trishaw ride.

The transformation from a woman who had replaced stress to one who is more positive and socially connected, Aunty Jia Xin’s life no longer revolves around negative thoughts; it revolves around her "cycling kakis" and trips to places like Coney Island.

Aunty Jia Xin’s journey represents the core of what we do at CWAS. Our "senior-for-senior" approach transforms beneficiaries into contributors. By providing opportunities for seniors to become trishaw pilots, safety marshals, or arts reminiscence facilitators, we give them a renewed sense of purpose and a healthy social circle.

Aunty Jia Xin is a living proof that staying active and serving others is the best way to maintain both physical health and socioemotional health.

Senior volunteering is the heartbeat of our mission to reduce senior loneliness. We are currently expanding our "seniors for seniors" trishaw programme in Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Marine Parade, and Mountbatten, and we need more volunteers like Aunty Jia Xin.

Together, we can uplift the emotional well-being and mood of lonely seniors in nursing homes and day care centres. A trishaw ride is more than just an escape from the confines of four walls; it creates moments of joy and connection for lonely seniors while empowering and inspiring the volunteers themselves.

Ping us if you know someone like Aunty Jia Xin and is keen to volunteer with us.