Key words Search–Toy Library Online Reservation
| Date & Time: |
2024/11/17 (Sunday) 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
The increase in migration overseas in recent years resulted in a new social phenomenon of “Left Behind” parents. The feeling of abandonment and loneliness can lead to depression and physical deterioration. Are there steps that the children can take before migrating to assist their parents to adapt better and improve their quality of life? And what support and services our society can provide to address the helplessness of this group of elderlies? |
| Date & Time: |
2024/10/27 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
The importance of forward financial planning, often overlooked, is an issue that needs to be addressed while the elders are still in a sound state of mind. Their lack of knowledge in these matters compounds the problem – what can be done to ensure timely planning so that their assets will be used according to their wishes and in their best interests? |
| Date & Time: |
2024/9/8 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
Children are at all times precious gifts for parents, even if they are the ones with special needs and/or disabilities. Parents have to bear tremendous burdens to take care of them and have been worrying about how long they could sustain to be the carers, especially when their age creeps on. How would the parents face the issues of life and death? |
| Date & Time: |
2024/8/10 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
In my old age and increasing frailty, the heavy demands on me to take care of a physically dependant spouse is getting more difficult day by day. Helplessness overwhelms me - who can I turn to for help?
Our speakers, including professionals and carer, will share their knowledge and experience on this issue. |
| Date: |
2023/11/5 (Sunday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Shek Tong Tsui Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
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| Description: |
The speaker will showcase a precious collection of photographs that portrays the reclamation of land, development of streets, construction of public facilities, and various types of buildings including banks, commercial buildings, government offices, and residences of people from different sectors in the Central and Western district over the past century or so. Participants will also be taken on a journey through time to the heyday of the red light district in Shek Tong Tsui West a century ago. |
| Date: |
2023/10/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
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| Description: |
The speaker will choose some unique postcards from his collection to showcase the history of the Central and Western District to participants. Through these postcards, participants can witness the evolution of the streets in the Central and Western District and learn about the stories and history behind these streets.
While the buildings and scenes in the Central and Western District have continuously changed, the spirit of preserving the historical heritage remains timeless. These historic buildings and streets are significant cultural legacies that require protection and preservation so that everyone can continue to appreciate and understand the history and culture of Hong Kong. |
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