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Thursday, August 30, 1973

"It is a place where they can chat with friends over a cup of

tea or spend their time just watching television.

The staff and volunteers

also help the members with many of their problems, providing advice and

assistance where necessary."

Besides outdoor and indoor recreational activities, a social

gathering for members is held every Sunday. The Centre was established

in May this year and at the moment has 205 members.

in groups or individually help to run the Centre.

Volunteers either

The British Forces have donated a large amount of furniture including

sofas, chairs and tables and the Lion Club of Happy Valley has donated

$1,000 worth of electrical appliances such as fans and heaters.

Hrs. Chen said the formation of this club for elderly people has

been a joint effort of many public-spirited organisations, groups and

individuals. However, she would like to see more involvement by those

in the Wong Tai Sin district to foster the spirit of community care for the

aged.

Note to Editors:

You are invited to cover the opening ceremony

of the Ki Lin Centre tomorrow, Friday. The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. The club is situated at 13, Muk Lun St., behind the Wong Tai Sin Divisional Police

Station.

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