RCI TREE PLANTING PROJECT

 

IPOH: The Rotary Club of Greentown (RCG) members had a tree planting ceremony in commemoration of K. Balasubramaniam held at St. Michael’s Institution, here.

 

 

Project organizing chairman Francis Vije said the gathering was to honour an Excellent Educator & Great Humanitarian K. Balasubramaniam who was one of the founding members of the RCG and the first president of the club.

 

 

“Being a very proud Principal of SMI Ipoh and the Charter President of RCI, this tree planting project encompasses him.

 

 

“During the project, there was a call for a donation of Covid-19 Test Kits whereby an old boy of SMI T. Kirthi contributed 100 sets to his alma mater,” he said.

 

 

Also present were – RCI president Dr Monesh, SMI Prinicipal Sit Wai Yin and S. Sanjeevi (wife of Balasubramaniam).

 

VIRTUAL FOREST & MOTOR STIMULATION FACILITY FOR DEMENTIA USERS

 

IPOH: The Rotary Club of Greentown (RCG) launched its Virtual Forest & Multisensory & Motor Stimulation Facility via a zoom meet, here.

Sponsored by The Rotary Foundation’s Global Grant program, the Multisensory & Motor Stimulation outdoor facility using horticulture therapy at BebeLEC Day Centre is the first of its kind in Malaysia, initiated by RCG in 2018/2019.

The event was launched by District Governor Teoh Kwan Swee.

 

 

Project organizing chairman Francis Vijeyaselvan said that the design-scape of this facility caters for people with dementia at each stage of their ailment.

“It provides therapy ranging from physical exercise to mental equilibrium. The atmosphere triggers happy past memories thus minimizing bouts of frustration and agitation.

“Potting and planting activities help regulate body movement and perpetuate muscle strength. The quintessence of the horticulture concept-design invokes, stimulates and sensitises the five senses.

 

 

“The fence-encapsulated facility is an obstruction free quasicircular path designed to prevent digression, reduce confusion and curtail apprehension.

“There are the Hanging Garden, Bamboo Grove, Water Fountain, Potting Beds and Vegetable Patches and Koi Pond, whereby each feature will assist the dementia patient to improve their memory.

“Lastly, the Virtual Forest is a virtual environment designed to give back control to users. Engaging with The Virtual Forest is empowering for the person with dementia as it gives them an element of control at a time in their life when so many choices are beyond their control,” he said.

 

ROTARY GREENTOWN, A1 CASH AND CARRY BUNTONG’S FOOD BANK & BLESSING BOX

 

IPOH: The Rotary Club of Greentown (RCG) is organizing a “Food Bank & Blessing Box” project from 2pm to 8pm, June 18 until 20 held at A1 Cash and Carry Buntong.

The project is funded by RCG in collaboration with A1 Cash and Carry Buntong.

 

 

Food donation including perishable food items (meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables), semi-perishable food items (onions and potatoes) and non-perishable food items (dried beans, canned soups and spices).

 

 

RCG president Rita Olikh said the goal of the project themed ‘Take What You Really Need, Give What You Can, No One should Sleep Hungry’, was to ensure the needy people around Ipoh, especially Buntong area get adequate food items during this Covid pandemic and change the people’s life for a better tomorrow.

 

 

  “We are providing food (essential items) worth or RM20 per head to feed the hungry, destitute, and poor with the hope to ease their burden.

“On the other hand, we have placed “Blessing Box” in A1 Cash and Carry for those interested in donating essential items into the box which will support the needy people during their difficult household situation.

 

 

“The project also acts as a platform for members of the public who are interested in food donation charity project to participate along as volunteers and donors,” she said.

Project organizing chairman Jiva Kandasamy said each family was entitled to five items, and A1 Cash & Carry donated RM10,000 and another RM5,000 by suppliers.

 

 

“Those who are interested in participating for food and household donation for charity can contribute to noble cause, can bank into RHB Bank (Rotary Club of Greentown) – 20801640129339.  Send receipt via whatsapp to 019-9999014, as a proof of transaction,” he said.

 

Also present was 1A Cash and Carry Buntong director Vignes Phillai.