It was a Sunday afternoon well-spent in June as members of the SUSS Age Well Alumni Network (AWAN) brought rhythm and cheer to the Kallang CC TCM Roadshow. With upbeat music and energetic applause filling the air, more than 30 seniors, including AWAN members and participants from Peacehaven Bedok Arena AAC and Aspire 55, took the stage to showcase the Drums-Up for Active Ageing programme.

Caption: Infectious energy and smiles from the cardio drumming performance.

This fun and low-impact workout involves drumming on fitness balls to music with a pair of drumsticks. The movement helps promote agility, cognitive ability, and social interaction, supporting seniors in staying active and connected in their communities. Since its introduction, the programme has been gaining popularity across 38 Active Ageing Centres (AACs) and Community Clubs, with more joining in every month.

The performance at the roadshow featured crowd favourites like YMCA and Rasa Sayang, filling the space with infectious energy. Our seniors didn’t stop at drumming. They also took turns showing off their Healthy Dance Sport Moves, trading drumsticks for dance steps and cheering each other throughout.

The atmosphere reached a high when Mr Shawn Loh, CFA, Advisor to Jalan Besar GRC (Whampoa), enthusiastically joined in both the drumming and dancing segments. Attendees also had the chance to learn practical wellness tips during a talk on managing lower back pain through TCM.

Caption: AWAN members, performers, and Mr Shawn Loh (CFA, Whampoa)

Here’s to more joy, more wellness and more meaningful moments for our seniors to thrive.

Interested in giving back through the SUSS Age Well Alumni Network (AWAN)? Email us at alumni@suss.edu.sg