Where are the retired men and what are they doing?

Retired painter Pan Ah Hock (second from right) likes to hang out with his friends at this open space at Touchpoint@AMK 433. ST PHOTO: VENESSA LEE
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SINGAPORE – Mr Eddie Chew is often the only man taking part in activities organised at the centre for seniors in his neighbourhood. Not that he minds.

Four days a week, the 67-year-old bachelor enjoys playing games like Rummy-­O and sing­-along sessions at CareElderly@Circuit active ageing centre in MacPherson.

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