NEE SOON SOUTH – PRIVATE ESTATES RESIDENTS HONOUR PARENTS
June 22nd 2008 may be the eve of another new school term after the long school holiday break but that did not deter the residents of Springside, Hong Heng, Thong Soon and Springleaf Estates to treat their parents to a sumptuous 9-course dinner at the Galley by the Straits Waterfront Restaurant at a northern corner of Singapore.
PARENTS’ NITE, the signature & popular event, organized by the Nee Soon South Springleaf NC brought together some 260 residents, young and old, to honor and show appreciation to parents. The beautiful and serene seaside venue provided an atmosphere of freshness and calm as the diners were entertained by the 16 piece Thomson Big Band Jazz Group as they feast through the night that was intermittently surprised by table games & draws that kept everyone intensely involved & excited.
A jubilant Guest-of Honor Er LEE BEE WAH, who had just returned from a trip abroad, was overjoyed by the reception of all the guests present. She later handed out each parent a carnation stalk and each guest received hand-gift as well. She also presented tokens of appreciation to donors from these estates for providing hot meals to the needy in Nee Soon South. Twenty poor and needy residents were also invited to join in the celebration. Judging from the response and feedback – IT WAS A GREAT EVENING
Happy Parents’ Day
 
Guests arriving Er Lee chats with three NC Chairmen
   
Some members of the Thomson Big Band Jazz Group at work The JAZZ SINGER
Early Birds entertained by the 16 strong Jazz Band and you have to be there for the sound
  
Wow, Great View Is everything alright? I didn’t know there was such a place
 
Youngsters Praising and honoring their parents – guests enjoying the scenery before dark
 
Freshness by the sea and warm gathering of families - beholding respect & gratitude
  
Appreciation for the kind Springleaf NC Chairman watches and presents
 
Oh Hi, Koong Koong, I’m seated here…. A Carnation for you…
 
And you too,Happy Parent’s Day! Er LEE meanders through to present flowers & gifts
 
Graciousness exudes even after many decades of toiling as parents – younger parents too
  
In awe In amazement In deep reflection
  
In appreciation In discussion In exhilaration  
The VIPs captured in a moment with Er LEE and so too did members of the Org. committee
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