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SINDA Lions Hungry for Success They may be only a year old, but the SINDA Lions Football Team are ready to pounce! The Lions’ confidence is not misplaced. Last year, the newly-formed team participated in an amateur league, and despite the odds, avoided relegation. Player S.R. Vinod proudly recalls, “We were kids playing against adults, but we ‘kids’ were able to match up to our older and more experienced opponents. We really exceeded all expectations last season.” SINDA Lions is made up of former participants of our GAME Football programme, who were encouraged to return as peer leaders to support their younger peers. Through these external tournaments, these 17- to 20-year-olds continue to be engaged and inspired. “We started as a team of seven,” Vinod tells us. “We are now a good team of over 20 players.” The players have such strong camaraderie, that more boys will eagerly join in this year! Thanking SINDA for having faith in the team, Vinod asserts, “This is a legacy that is yet to reach its pinnacle!”
Where did Your Money Go? It’s a question many of us find ourselves wondering at some point of time. On 21 March, 21 adults aged above 40 from low income families, got some help with planning and managing their finances. The Basics of Money Management Workshop, held in collaboration with the Institute of Financial Literacy, hit all the key elements that affect our wallet, from budgeting to saving and cash flow problems. Participants learnt what to do in various financial scenarios, and were given practical tips. There was also a useful exposition of the various CPF Insurance Schemes, which helped them understand which would be more suited to their individual needs. Try this at home! Here’s a tip from the workshop: Prepare an envelope and label it with the word ‘SAVINGS’. Decide on an amount to save, and make sure you put that sum into the envelope every time. Make it a regular habit, and you’ll see your savings grow in no time!