Martha Baker Social Centre for the Elderly
Contact Us and Service Objectives
Contact Us
Address: G/F, Sheung Yat House, Upper Ngau Tau Kok Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Tel:2750 6428
Fax:2305 9722
E-mail:mbec@naac.org.hk
Service Type:
Social Centre for the Elderly
Service Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays – closed
Service Objectives
To organise social and recreational activities for elders in the community to help them make constructive use of their leisure time, organise volunteering work training and service, give information in the community and provide referral service, develop their potentials through learning and build social network so that they can enjoy their golden age in the community.
Target Group and Scopes of Service
Target Group
Membership: people aged 60 or above in the community.
Community University for the Elderly: people aged 55 or above in the community.
Scopes of Service
Drop-in Service: to provide space for elders to take rest and have gathering, watch TV, read newspapers and magazine, use recreational and gym equipment, and self-help to measure blood pressure.
Social and Recreational Activities: to hold birthday parties, celebrate festivals and organise tour.
Educational and Developmental Services: to organise educational and developmental groups, interactive groups, interest groups, talks and seminars.
Volunteering Service: to organise training, volunteer groups and volunteer services.
Community Networking: to liaise with the local community and participate in community activities.
Other Services: tuck shop, purchase of nutritional milk and so on.
Facilities and Fees
Facilities
Activity room, pantry, meeting room, gym equipment, audio and visual equipment, newspapers and magazine, chesses and so on
Fees
Membership fee for the centre: HK$21/year.
Community University for the Elderly: HK$10/year (people aged 60 or above) or HK$20 (people aged 55-59).
There may be charges for individual services or activities depending on their nature.
Application Procedures and Withdrawal Procedures
Application Procedures
Visit the centre in person for application.
Withdrawal Procedures
Submit your request to the centre in person, by phone or in writing.