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Face massage techniques

In this hands-on session, Wellness consultant Stella Goo will demonstrate the proper face massaging techniques and share how face massages help to soften the skin and stimulate blood circulation.

Date: April 5

Time: 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Venue: WINGS, 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 Office Tower #06-05

Fee/Registration: S$13. Registration required. Call 6250 1012. Registration is open for women aged 40 and above only. Sign up as a member and enjoy member's rate immediately.

A lesson for the ladies: Sexually-transmitted diseases

Sexual activity poses the risk of infection, especially for women. This is because most sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in females are asymptomatic. As such, women may carry and transmit STDs unknowingly to their partners and children. Find out how to detect STDs early to avoid more complications and possibly even completely treat it. This event is strictly for ladies.

Date: April 13

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Venue: Health Education Hub at National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Main Building 1, Level 1, Lobby B (next to Reception beside Dental Centre 1).

Fee/Registration: Free admission. Registration required. Call 6772 2184.

Achieving eye health

Join Australian-trained naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and iridologist, Ketki Vinayachandra, in a discussion on the importance of eye health. Learn how to look at the iris to spot potential health challenges and some do-it-yourself eye exercises to help the eye muscles.

Date: April 9

Time: 2pm to 3.30pm

Venue: WINGS, 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 Office Tower #06-05

Fee/Registration: S$18. Registration required. Call 6250 1012. Registration is open for women aged 40 and above only. Sign up as a member and enjoy member's rates immediately.

Go red for women symposium

Find out more about heart disease, the risk factors and what you can do to prevent it. There will be five speakers who will touch on various topics such as what type of exercise is best, what are heart-healthy meals and how your lifestyle can affect your heart. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: April 8

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Venue: National University Health System, NUHS Tower Block Auditorium, level 1, 1E Kent Ridge Road Fee/Registration: S$12 from Sistic and S$15 (door sales). For enquiries, call 6354 9364.

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