Jan 2020: I Have A Dream!

By Katong TMC -

We started off 2020 with a bang as we shared about our dreams and aspirations for the new year.
Do join us for our next meeting on 20th Feb 2020 7pm @Katong Community Centre. We will be having our speech contest!

 Remember, dreams don't work unless we do!

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