What is the Village?
SJSM Village is an inter-generational community that was first envisioned in 2013 by St John’s – St Margaret’s Church. When the opportunity to re-develop the grounds of the church arose, new inter-generational facilities were designed and built with seniors and young children in mind.
The Village builds on the church’s earlier community service offerings in the Dover neighbourhood, which included Heartfriends BASC (now, Heartfriends Student Care Centre) for school children and a community activity centre called “KopiStop” for senior Dover residents.
SJSM Village now also encompasses new entities in the SJSM Nursing Home, Little Seed Preschool (SJSM), St. Andrew’s Senior Care (Dover) and St. Andrew’s Active Ageing Centre (Dover) (aka “KopiStop”) in the Dover neighbourhood.
Today, SJSM Village is one inter-generational village extending hospitality to all on its campus and in the Dover area.
"It takes a Village"
On August 24-27, 2024, Channel NewsAsia released “It Takes a Village”, a 4-part docuseries focusing on inter-generational relationships featuring six residents from SJSM Nursing Home and six preschoolers from Little Seeds Preschool (SJSM). Watch the episodes here again!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Village on Instagram
Let’s Play Together ⛹🏻♂️
Children (P4-P6) jumped up and down to catch the 🏐 in the DIC program outdoor activities. You are warmly invited to join us if you are free on every Friday from 3.30 pm to 5.45 pm. Come⛹️
Let’s Play Together ⛹🏻♂️
Children (P4-P6) jumped up and down to catch the 🏐 in the DIC program outdoor activities. You are warmly invited to join us if you are free on every Friday from 3.30 pm to 5.45 pm. Come⛹️
Heartwarming reunions like these remind us what It Takes a Village is all about. ❤️ The cast of the CNA documentary - 6 seniors and 6 children, met on 28 November to bond over lunch and relive the precious memories from their 10 sessions together. 🥰
From fun-filled moments during filming to heartfelt conversations, the connection between these generations was still evident! The seniors surprised their little partners with thoughtful gifts and imparted words of encouragement as the children graduate from K2 and step into the exciting world of primary school. 🎓
The seniors also enjoyed seeing some of the children’s graduation photos - a sweet reminder of how far their young friends have come. Here’s to the lasting bonds and lessons they’ve shared! 🌟
Heartwarming reunions like these remind us what It Takes a Village is all about. ❤️ The cast of the CNA documentary - 6 seniors and 6 children, met on 28 November to bond over lunch and relive the precious memories from their 10 sessions together. 🥰
From fun-filled moments during filming to heartfelt conversations, the connection between these generations was still evident! The seniors surprised their little partners with thoughtful gifts and imparted words of encouragement as the children graduate from K2 and step into the exciting world of primary school. 🎓
The seniors also enjoyed seeing some of the children’s graduation photos - a sweet reminder of how far their young friends have come. Here’s to the lasting bonds and lessons they’ve shared! 🌟
✴️Christmas in the Village
🗓️ Sat 21 Dec @ 5pm, Tue 24 Dec @ 8pm
Come join us for a retelling of the Christmas Story 🎄
✴️Christmas in the Village
🗓️ Sat 21 Dec @ 5pm, Tue 24 Dec @ 8pm
Come join us for a retelling of the Christmas Story 🎄
We brought our seniors to Sembawang Hot Spring Park. Check out the Reel to see what we got up to that morning!
This outing was jointly organised by Dover Community Centre and St. Andrew’s Active Ageing Centre (Dover).
We brought our seniors to Sembawang Hot Spring Park. Check out the Reel to see what we got up to that morning!
This outing was jointly organised by Dover Community Centre and St. Andrew’s Active Ageing Centre (Dover).
Our nursing home held its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on 11 October 2024. ✨
We celebrated 90 amazing volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our residents each day. The morning was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt moments, highlighted by an appreciation speech from Senior Care Associate, Ms. Lily and resident, Dr. Mary Tay. A special highlight of the event was also a beautiful violin performance by our 89-year-old resident, Mr. Loo Kok Kee who played 2 classic songs entirely from memory. 🎻🎶
A BIG thank you to all our wonderful volunteers – you truly embody the spirit of giving!
If you are interested in volunteering and lighting up the lives of our residents, we encourage you to find out more and sign up with us at https://www.sjsmnh.org.sg/volunteer/. 🤗
Our nursing home held its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on 11 October 2024. ✨
We celebrated 90 amazing volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our residents each day. The morning was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt moments, highlighted by an appreciation speech from Senior Care Associate, Ms. Lily and resident, Dr. Mary Tay. A special highlight of the event was also a beautiful violin performance by our 89-year-old resident, Mr. Loo Kok Kee who played 2 classic songs entirely from memory. 🎻🎶
A BIG thank you to all our wonderful volunteers – you truly embody the spirit of giving!
If you are interested in volunteering and lighting up the lives of our residents, we encourage you to find out more and sign up with us at https://www.sjsmnh.org.sg/volunteer/. 🤗
Have you ever wondered what some of our nursing home nurses and care staff do when they’re off the clock?
On 14 September, a team of 16 volunteered and joined forces with Lions Befrienders AAC @lionsbefrienders and Covenant Evangelical Free Church (Community Blessings) @covenant.efc to transform a one-room apartment that was severely infested with cockroaches. 🪳😱🪳
Through sheer determination and teamwork, they spent half a day cleaning and sorting through hundreds of boxes and bags that filled the unit from wall to wall. By the end of the day, their hard work paid off – what was once an extremely cluttered space was transformed into a clean and inviting living room, giving the homeowner a fresh start! ✨🏠
#sjsmvillage #standrewsnursinghome
Have you ever wondered what some of our nursing home nurses and care staff do when they’re off the clock?
On 14 September, a team of 16 volunteered and joined forces with Lions Befrienders AAC @lionsbefrienders and Covenant Evangelical Free Church (Community Blessings) @covenant.efc to transform a one-room apartment that was severely infested with cockroaches. 🪳😱🪳
Through sheer determination and teamwork, they spent half a day cleaning and sorting through hundreds of boxes and bags that filled the unit from wall to wall. By the end of the day, their hard work paid off – what was once an extremely cluttered space was transformed into a clean and inviting living room, giving the homeowner a fresh start! ✨🏠
#sjsmvillage #standrewsnursinghome
You know it’s the Mid-Autumn Festival when you see our nursing home wards decked out with lanterns! 🏮🏮
Our nursing home residents began celebrating the festival on 10 September. Apart from enjoying mooncakes paired with Chinese tea, residents in one of the wards also had a fun and engaging time participating in a reminiscence activity co-organised by the Allied Health and Medical Social Work teams. Residents from other wards also had a hand in making mooncakes and decorating their own lanterns, facilitated by our Cooking & Baking and Sensory Arts & Craft volunteers. 🥮🍵
Here’s wishing all a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival, filled with love, laughter and togetherness wherever you are! ✨🫶
#sjsmvillage #standrewsnursinghome
You know it’s the Mid-Autumn Festival when you see our nursing home wards decked out with lanterns! 🏮🏮
Our nursing home residents began celebrating the festival on 10 September. Apart from enjoying mooncakes paired with Chinese tea, residents in one of the wards also had a fun and engaging time participating in a reminiscence activity co-organised by the Allied Health and Medical Social Work teams. Residents from other wards also had a hand in making mooncakes and decorating their own lanterns, facilitated by our Cooking & Baking and Sensory Arts & Craft volunteers. 🥮🍵
Here’s wishing all a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival, filled with love, laughter and togetherness wherever you are! ✨🫶
#sjsmvillage #standrewsnursinghome
Generations Together 💖🌱👨👩👧👦
Every day, brothers Nathanael (5) and Daniel (3) head to Little Seeds Preschool @littleseedspreschool, while grandma Chwee Im (83) enjoys her time at St Andrew’s Senior Care @standrewsseniorcare twice a week. Moments like these are filled with joy, wisdom, and love as young and old come together, creating a deep bond that spans the ages. The Village is more than just a place; it is a community where connections are nurtured, and generations thrive together. ❤️
#sjsmvillage #intergenerational #intergeneration
Generations Together 💖🌱👨👩👧👦
Every day, brothers Nathanael (5) and Daniel (3) head to Little Seeds Preschool @littleseedspreschool, while grandma Chwee Im (83) enjoys her time at St Andrew’s Senior Care @standrewsseniorcare twice a week. Moments like these are filled with joy, wisdom, and love as young and old come together, creating a deep bond that spans the ages. The Village is more than just a place; it is a community where connections are nurtured, and generations thrive together. ❤️
#sjsmvillage #intergenerational #intergeneration
