Young, Fabulous But Not Rich by in2it.sg

SPORTS
The good thing about taking up sports activities is that most sports require only a relatively low investment cost, it is health enhancing and you get to make friends all at the same time! Find out more about our wide range of sports-related communities under Interest Groups right here at in2it.sg and you will be wishing you had more time! Here are but a few suggestions:

SAFRA Running Club
Join their bi-weekly social runs and other major runs like marathons and even the "2nd Link Run" where you get to tone your muscles, release endorphins and make friends!

One upcoming marathon not to be missed is the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon on Aug 16. Get up and running with your family and friends, as visual treats await for your eyes along the Marina Bay area. This one-of-a-kind running route will bring you over the iconic Benjamin Sheares Bridge and through some of Singapore's historical places.

SAFRA Badminton Club
Skills are not required as national champions are on-hand to impart their skills to you. Get tip-offs from them and improve your skills by playing against them! All you need is passion!

If you just want a quick game to catch up with your friends, drop by at SAFRA clubhouses where indoor badminton courts are available!

SAFRA Dragon Boat Club
Want rippling muscles and feel the joy of teamwork? Dragon boating may just be the right kind of activity for you! Paddle away!

VOLUNTEER
Do you have a heart of gold? SAFRA Community Services Club conducts monthly volunteering services where you get to offer some solace to senior citizens, underprivileged children and the physically disabled. Meet up with like-minded selfless individuals. Check their events calendar to find out more!

CULTURAL
Free performances, 7 days a week! ESPLANADE concourse area has become the showcase for up-and-coming local artistes on a daily basis. Check showtime updates at www.esplanade.com and you will never miss a single performance!

Are the prices of tickets to cultural performances putting you off enjoying them?

The much-anticipated annual SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL is back from May 1 - Jun 14, and if you're a SAFRA member, you'll get to appreciate international and local art performances at a lower price. Plus, how about checking out the Outreach programmes lined up for the public for FREE?

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra and The Singapore Chinese Orchestra are bringing art to the masses too! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name and email address, including "Concert Mailing List" on the subject title and you will be duly updated on the regular performances in our beautiful gardens. Now you can also partake in the cultural atmosphere at absolutely no cost!

FREE ENTRIES
Who says living in Singapore is expensive? Did you know many places of interest in Singapore are free? Apart from our lush parks like Botanic Gardens and sandy white beaches like East Coast Park, there are many other fabulous places you can go!

The latest addition of Singapore's first reservoir in the city, MARINA BARRAGE at Marina Bay, is not only an educational experience; it is packed with fun too! Picnic at their Green Roof, Central Courtyard and equip yourself with knowledge on Singapore's efforts towards environmentally sustainable developments. Learn how seawater is separated from freshwater and see how the drainage pumps work.

Similarly, learn about Singapore's water reclamation efforts by making a trip to NEWATER. Aren't you curious how the treated wastewater we drink every day comes about? Entry is completely free. Remember to book your free guided tours at www.pub.gov.sg/newater where the intricacies of this growing trend are explained in detail. You will never scoff at waste water again!

Take the TREE TOP WALK accessible from MacRitchie Reservoir Park via the MacRitchie Nature Trail. The first of its kind in Singapore and the region, the walkway is a free-standing suspension bridge spanning Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalang, the two highest points in MacRitchie. Standing 25m above ground, a panoramic view of Upper Pierce will take your breath away. Admire the magnificence of nature!

Why limit the fun factor when you do not have huge amounts of money? With these tips in mind, you can still be young and fabulous even though you are not rich!

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