by Ornpapar Limkijcharoen
April 30, 2011

The Care Quest Club field trip was held annually, and members went to different places every year to show love and care for those who are in need. This year, on the Sunday of April 28, 2011, the bus departed from Ekamai International School, carrying about 50 Care Quest Club members and teachers, to the Bangkhae Home for Elders.

Before the anticipated day, members of CQC had already prepared a performance for the grandmas and grandpas to have fun. There were instrumental performances, vocal performances, and more. The highlight of the show was when the elders were invited to join the “Rum Wong”, which is the Thai dance. Care Quest Club members danced and walked around the area in a circle with some elders dancing along and others clapping their hands in their seats.

When the shows were over, members had a little conversation with the grandmas and grandpas, sharing memories and exchanging experiences. They were amazed by how friendly the elders were and on how much knowledge they possessed. Members of CQC helped the staffs in distributing the plates to the elders.

Members were not only happy because they got to help those who are in need, but were also happy when they see the elders smiling and laughing, showing happiness on their faces; they realized that just only one act of random kindness could make a huge difference in another person’s life and bring forth cherished memories that will always stay alive forever.

“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”

-Mark Twain

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, the Care Quest club  Grade 10 went to Nakhonprathom for our fieldtrip to the elder’s house. First we gathered at Ekamai International School at 7.30 a.m. and departure about 8 a.m. It took us about one and a half hour the reach the place.  Every member help in unloading the things we were going to donate to the elderly.  We were given a short orientation by  the staff how to behave and communicate in a proper way with the elderly people.

The fun part was when we started the program.there was a part in which we danced with the elderly.  After playing games and dancing with them, we served them with noodles and we gave them our presents too. While they were having their lunch, some of us opened a karaoke time, we sang the Thai country songs and danced to the rhythm. We saw most of the elderly were having a good time. Around 12.30 we left the place.  From this fieldtrip, we  learned that we should not abandoned our parents when they get older.