Social Service Facilities of Macau
Name"Fai Chi Kei" Recreational Centre for the Elderly    
AddressRua do General Ivens Ferraz, habitação social do Fai Chi Kei, Edf. Fai Tat, Bloco II, 2.º andar B
Telephone28261491
Fax28261766
Date of Establishment10/1984
Person-in-ChargeChoi Iok Wa - Coordenador
Entity of OwnershipUnião Geral das Associações dos Moradores de Macau
License NoImmunity
Type of AssistanceSubsidized Facility:Technical assistance, financial assistance.
Service TargetAged 55 years or above, Macao residents
CapacityNo. of Persons Per License:65
Covered Area (m2)95
No of Staffnull
Opening HoursMonday to Saturday 9:00-13:00,14:30-18:00;
DescriptionBackground:
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Objectives:
The Centre aims to improve the communication between elderly individuals to reduce their sense of loneliness and provides them with a comfortable place for recreational activities. It strives to help them to explore their potentials through the activities it organized for them.

Targets:
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Contents and Area:
Of the variety of activities, ranging from recreational, sports to educational, emphasis is placed on group activities (e.g. dancing, drama and handicrafts) as it fosters interaction between the elderly and develops a sense of togetherness and mutual support amongst them. Volunteer services targeted to the seniors began in 1985. The Centre is improving the task content for volunteer teams and the Elderly Visit Program to benefit a wider population of elderly people.