8:30am – 9:00am
Welcome and Registration
Arrive, get checked in, and pick up your festival materials. Our team will be on hand to guide you to the day's activities.
9:00am – 10:00am
Move, Play, and Get Checked
Kick off the morning with light physical activities to get the body moving, then explore the activity booths and drop by our free health screening stations.
10:00am – 11:00am
Opening Ceremony
Celebrate the opening of the festival with welcome remarks from our VIP guests, followed by captivating cultural performances, including the Inang Ketipang Payung Dance, Harmonic Drums and U3A Malaysia Drumbeatz team, SCCSJ Chinese Modern Dance, and the traditional Borneo Datun Julud dance.
11:00am – 11:30am
Explore the Festival Floor
Wander through our community booths, capture memories at the photo booth, and take part in a variety of fun, interactive activities and games designed to engage, connect, and inspire active ageing.
11:30am – 12:30pm
Sleeping Less, Forgetting More? The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Dementia
Did you know it's a myth that we need less sleep as we age? Join Ms. Jocelyn Tay from Care Concierge as she explores how quality sleep supports brain health and why poor sleep habits may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Adaptive Clothing Innovation for the Care Economy: Scaling Inclusive Healthcare Solutions with Adaptique
Getting dressed should never feel like a loss of dignity. Adaptique reimagines adaptive clothing for seniors and care recipients. In this session, come learn from Dr Thomas Ong on how inclusive design can scale meaningfully across the care economy.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch Break
Refuel and recharge at Arcadia and Bellevue. Take the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and community members over a shared meal. Don’t forget to collect your goodie bags after completing NINE (9) booth visits/activities.
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Shop Smart, Live Well: Grocery Tips for Seniors
Grocery shopping is a weekly ritual, but it does not have to be overwhelming. In this session, come learn practical tips from Dr Chew Lye Yee on how to shop smarter, stretch your budget, and make choices that support a healthier, more independent lifestyle.
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Wisdom from Those Who Know Best
Hear directly from 2 energetic seniors as Madam Maggie Goh and Madam Karen Loh share their personal stories, life lessons, and perspectives on ageing with purpose, resilience, and dignity.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Closing Ceremony
Stay with us until the very end as we close the festival with remarks from the Chairperson, followed by a Magic Show and Lucky Draw including a 3D2N stay at Cameron Highlands Resort.
