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LIFE&FAMILY
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Lifelong Learning
1 Launched last month, Laneway Learning hosts cheap, fun
evening classes in anything and everything. It was started in
Australia two years ago in the belief that people have a desire
to keep learning, but often find traditional courses too expensive,
too long, or too much like their day job. Here’s what’s on offer
in October:
“Laugh your worries away”: fun, interactive “laughter
yoga” exercises mixed with relaxation, stretching
and breathing exercises.
“Let’s uke”: an introduction to ukulele.
“Landscape in a bottle”: create and learn
the basics of terrariums.
Classes are generally $20 each.
To check dates and register, visit
singapore.lanewaylearning.com,
or call 8660 8960.
6 M a n y c o u n t r y
associations offer tours
a n d c l a s s e s f o r
members and non-members.
The ScandinavianWomen’s
Association is a rallying point
for Norwegian, Swedish,
Danish and Finnish women.
Check out what’s on offer,
including a feng shui tour
and a spirit medium tour, at
.
7 Kranji Farmers’ Market is a chance
to really go local: find out what food is
grown in Singapore, buy freshly
harvested veggies, eggs, fruit and herbs,
plus handmade crafts. There’s kids activities
too. 2pm to 7pm. 4 to 5 October. Nyee Phoe
(Gardenasia), 240 Neo Tiew Crescent. Stay
up to date at
farmersmarketsg.
2 The People’s Association is a
Singapore institution that offers low-cost
community learning across a mind-
boggling array of subjects. It’s cheap and easy
to join (you’ll also get a PAssion Card) and
opens up a whole world of learning at venues
across the island. Just one example, from
literally hundreds of options is learning how to
whip up local hawker favourites. Dishes vary,
and can include Hokkien prawn mee, mee
siam and chilli crab. 21 October,
7pm to 9.30pm at
Tampines West
Community
C e n t r e . 9
November, 2pm
t o 5 p m a t
H o u g a n g
C o m m u n i t y
Centre. For more
details and to sign
up, visit
gov.sg or call into your local Community Centre.
3 Hit the streets with Baobab
Photography for a photo walk. Get
tips on what to shoot and how to get
more creative with your photography while
e x p l o r i n g S i n g a p o r e ’ s d i v e r s e
neighbourhoods.
Discover Geylang on 15 October,
9.30am to 11am
Deepavali in Little India on 21 October,
6.30pm
No experience necessary; just bring a
digital camera. $50. baobabphoto.com.
4 Immerse yourself in all things
literary at the Singapore
WritersFestival.Workshops,
author talks and literary walks will
be held from 31 October to 9
November. Check out the full
programme and buy tickets at
.
5 The Academy of Literary Arts
and Publishing Singapore
runs short courses, workshops
and master classes in publishing,
writing, reading and storytelling. Local
and international trainers are
established professionals from the
literary arts and publishing fields.
Upcoming courses include:
Impressive marketing plans:
capture the value of marketing
activity and present it positively
and professionally, even with limited
resources. 6 November, 9.30am to
5.30pm, $320.
Register at
Bogdan Carstina, Kitsen, Steve Allen, Natalyka | Dreamstime.com
Want a chang of scenery, a breath of fresh air and a chance to
learn something new? We’ve rounded up a selection of activities
with no ongoing commitments, that won’t break the bank, and
that offer a chance for you to expand your mind and skill set.